Chevrolet 2003 Impala Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Impala

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Page 2: ...a r IU IIIUICALUIS 3 27 Message Center 3 40 AI A I vvinuuvtS 2 13 1111 I_ _I L L n A 1 1 1 Driver Information Center DIC 3 48 Trip Computer 3 51 Audio System s 3 52 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 31 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 CheckingThingsUnder the Hood 5 10 Head amp Aiming 5 54 Bulb Replacement 5 55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 59 Tires 5 60 Appearance Care 5 83 Vehicle Id...

Page 3: ...ease leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10325249 A First Edition Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you lear...

Page 4: ...warning I These meal lere is sorr hin that c h u you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen II ...

Page 5: ...ifferent words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle 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 n...

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Page 8: ...ldRestraints 1 31 Older Children 1 31 lnfants and Yomg Children 1 3 3 Child Restraint Systems 1 37 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 42 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 45 Securing a Child Restraint in aRearSeat Position 1 45 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Positio...

Page 9: ...rtle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving If your vehicle has the manual seat lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...ont seats toward the front of the seat cushion To adjust the seat do any of the following Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the Raise or lower the seat by sliding the control control to the front or the rear up or down Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature the knob is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lum...

Page 11: ...ress LO to warm the seat to a lower temperature Press HI to warm the seat to a higher temperature To turn this feature off move the switch to the center position Lift the lever to release the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward I 4 ...

Page 12: ...The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go intoit receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The k i t forces woerEd be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicleis in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and w...

Page 13: ...Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 1 6 ...

Page 14: ...s thisfeature you can fold either side of the seatback down in your vehicle for more cargo space Make sure the front seat isn t reclined If it is the rear seatback won t fold down all the way To lower the rear seatback follow these steps 1 Remove the rear center lap shoulder belt latch by pressing the release button 3 This wi a owyou direct accsss to the trunk 1 7 ...

Page 15: ... Con rued After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached andare not twisted I Make sure the safety belt label is pointing to the release button and that both are facing the front of the vehicle Make sure the belt is not twisted Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it is secure If the seatback isr lockec t c J d move forward in ...

Page 16: ...hicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might notbe if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and Check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to e 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 allo...

Page 17: ...crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most 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 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the fac...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 11 ...

Page 19: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 12 ...

Page 20: ... 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 air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of saf...

Page 21: ...rious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h 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 1 31 or lnfants and Young Children on page ...

Page 22: ...Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back 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 isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Make sure the release butt...

Page 23: ...strong pelvic bones And you d 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 safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the bel...

Page 24: ...juster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has locked into position 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 fall...

Page 25: ...lt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way I You can be seriol hurt if ur shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit againstyour body 1 18 ...

Page 26: ...be seriously injured if your beltis buckled in the wrong place likethis In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 19 ...

Page 27: ... would move toofar forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver orspleen A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 20 ...

Page 28: ...elt is twisted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impactforces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 21 ...

Page 29: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 22 ...

Page 30: ...ar the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 15 The right front passenger ssafety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way p i will engage the child restrair lozkhg feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Center Front Passenger...

Page 31: ... belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page1 30 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 24 ...

Page 32: ...le in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 25 ...

Page 33: ...il it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extenderon page 1 30 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so that you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make th...

Page 34: ...der and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Iess p y to g xe ilrrder iZlpbe f yo under i 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...

Page 35: ...comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one comfort guide available for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety b...

Page 36: ...ic 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 1 29 ...

Page 37: ...one else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 7 25 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Pull the guide upwa...

Page 38: ...ps just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other peop e who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts p...

Page 39: ...e safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that the belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 28 Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread ...

Page 40: ...the child s pelvic bones in a crash infants and Yoting Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young chil...

Page 41: ...sn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will becomeso heavy it is not possible tohold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 kmlh a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force ona person s arms A baby should be secured inan appropriate restraint 1 34 ...

Page 42: ...ir bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 35 ...

Page 43: ...traint 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 addition7 there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs Newborn infants need complete support including supportfor the head andneck This ...

Page 44: ...crash the belt would apply force on a bodyarea that s 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 to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the cent...

Page 45: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 38 ...

Page 46: ...hild restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraii it s hamess system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of th...

Page 47: ...anufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat General Motors therefore recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Never put a rear fac...

Page 48: ...re to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it XGV Z arsznd in i esllisizz s szddzn stsp and in z Z Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without th...

Page 49: ... points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed f...

Page 50: ...acing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points B as shown here To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system will have a dot on the seatback directly above theanchor A Vehicle anchor B LATCH system attachment points C Top stra...

Page 51: ...e In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that aLATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position or Securing a Child Restraintin a Center Rear Seat Position in the Ind...

Page 52: ...hild restraint is forward facing attach the top strap to the top strap anchor See Top Strap on page 1 41 Tighten the top strap according to the chifd restraint instructions 5 Pushand pull the child restraint in different directionsto be sure it is secure Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see lower Anchorages and Top Tethers...

Page 53: ...to secure the child restraintin a rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See Top Strap on page 1 41if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Putthe restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety...

Page 54: ...feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 4r izt yes p yfikd it fG e yr88 h c e t 1 47 ...

Page 55: ...ight front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the Top Strap on page...

Page 56: ...or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 49 ...

Page 57: ...nee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 7 Pushand pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 50 ...

Page 58: ...so have a side impact air bag for the driver If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver it will say AIR BAG on the air bag covering on the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal r...

Page 59: ...moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designedto inflate at all CAUTION Continued in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal air bagsmay provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bagshave provided in the past The side impact air bag for the driver is designed to inflate only in ...

Page 60: ... be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but CAUTION Continued I I not for younc hildren and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system i s designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see...

Page 61: ...Where Are the Air Bags I The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 54 ...

Page 62: ... inflating air bag must be keptclear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach orput anything on the steering wheel hub or on ornear any other air bag covering Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag If your vehicle has one the driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 55 ...

Page 63: ...ch as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are not designedto inflate in rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant Your vehicle may or may not have a driver side air bag See Air Bag Systems in the Index A driver s side impact air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe s...

Page 64: ... belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupant...

Page 65: ...inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates thereis dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a historyof asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get outas soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems b...

Page 66: ... equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readinessof the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records speed engine RPM brake and throttle data 0 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper ...

Page 67: ...ee Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 9 For up to10 seconds after the ignitionkey is turned off and the batteryi s disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the pers...

Page 68: ...or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep asafety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need reg...

Page 69: ...a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replacethem Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repairedor rep...

Page 70: ... Y Y v G I IIWG u l u n 1 1 I L I u 0 4 0 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Shifting into Park pi rL n n r Shifting Out of Park P 2 30 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 31 Engine Exhaust 2 31 Mirrors 2 33 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 33 Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar 2 33 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 34 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstat 2 35 Outside Power Mirrors 2 36 Heated Outside Mirr...

Page 71: ...he ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Page 72: ...nStaP may be abie 0 send a command Remote Keyless Entry System The remote keyless entry 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 FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference rec...

Page 73: ...eplacement or resynchronization is necessary See Battery Replacement and Resynchronization under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 4 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Using the remote keyless entry transmitter you can lock and unlock your doors or release your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 3...

Page 74: ...content theft deterrent system if your vehicle has this option See Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 16 Transmitter Verification This feature provides feedback that a command has been received by the keyless entry receiver The headlamps and back up lamps will flash on every lock and on the first unlock command The horn will also sound once for every lock and twice for the first unlock command Sile...

Page 75: ...icle Each remote keyless entry 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 Rememberto bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle anyremainingtransmitters must also be matched Once your...

Page 76: ...Insert a flat object like a coin into the slot on the back of the transmitter Gently pry apart the front and back 2 Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter Do not use a metal object 3 Put the new battery into the transmitter as shown on the transmitter Use type CR2032 battery or equivalent 4 Put the two haives back together Make sure the halves are together tightly so water won t get in 5 Re...

Page 77: ...whenever you leave it unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening Young children who get into unlocked Outsiders can easily enter through an There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or remote keyless entry transmitter From the inside use the manual or power door locks To unlock the driver ...

Page 78: ...ced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking doors Programmable Modes Mode 1 No automatic door lock or unlock Mode 2 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P no automatic door unlock Mode 3 Automatic aii door iock when the transaxie is shifted out of PARK P automatic unlock for the driver s door only when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P Mode 4...

Page 79: ...cle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Trunk It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the se...

Page 80: ... to work Trunk Assist Handle There is an assist handle located on the inside of the trunk lid toward the driver s side of the vehicle Notice The trunk assist handle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in thetrunk Improper use of the trunk assist handle could damage it Pull down on the handle to lower the trunk lid Then close the trunk with...

Page 81: ...d or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the emergency trunk release handle could damage it There is a glow in the darktrunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside 2 13 ...

Page 82: ... the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 13 ...

Page 83: ...s that door s window To operate each window press the switch forward to close the window and rearward to open it Express Down Window The driver s window switch has an express down feature This switch is labeled AUTO Tap the rear of the switch and the driver s window will open a small amount If the rear of the switch is fully pressed the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it i...

Page 84: ... on Press the left side of the WINDOW LOCK button to return to normal window operation Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also move them from side to side The visors also have extenders that you can pull out for added coverage Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover on the top of the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror If your vehicle has the lighted vanity mirrors t...

Page 85: ...trunk may be opened with the remote keyless entry transmitter If you use the key to open the trunk the alarm will sound The power door lock switches are also disabled You must use your remote keyless entry transmitteror your key to unlock the doors when the system is armed Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will arm when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors while any...

Page 86: ...ck cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled and the engine will not start During normal operation the SECURITY message will be displayed after the key is turned to the ON ignition position See Security Message on page 3 45 If the engine stalls and the SECURITY message flashes wait until the light stops flashing...

Page 87: ...line every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition you can turn the switch to four positions The ignition switch is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column OFF This is the only position from which you can remove the key Removing the key locks...

Page 88: ...iving When the engine is not running ACC and ON allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio Retained Accessory Power RAP With Retained Accessory Power RAP your power windows audio system and sunroof option will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF and none of the doors is opened Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUT...

Page 89: ... this until the engine starts As soon as it does let go of the key 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your acceleratorpedal all theway to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If the engine still won t start or starts brief...

Page 90: ...tarts Wait about 15 seconds between each try 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing This time keep the pedal down for five or six sec...

Page 91: ...gine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is attached to the undersideof the diagonal brace which is located above the engine air cleaner filter assembly 3 P I L It into a normal grounded 110 voltAC outlet I Plugging the cord intoan ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and caus...

Page 92: ...er plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Console Shift Lever Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the steering column or on the ...

Page 93: ...Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Yourvehicle has an automatic transaxle shift l...

Page 94: ...is racing vm mm l v m n n n m d k m k e nnrl e rlm rrrrn luulluy UlllllllY u r lllylll q ccccujIJ uallysaW U J Notice Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal abo...

Page 95: ... 40 km or at speeds over 55 mph 90 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is in ...

Page 96: ...your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill see Towinga Trailer onpage 4 34 That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into Park P C t Is dangerous to get out of your vehicle id the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlys...

Page 97: ... the shift lever into PARK P like this set the parking brake Pull the lever toward you Move the lever upas far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to OFF 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 28 ...

Page 98: ...denly if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it...

Page 99: ... so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in ON See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2 23 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK P while keepi...

Page 100: ...ness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris different Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into you...

Page 101: ...running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you haveto If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could beinjured To be sure y...

Page 102: ...e bottom of the mirror between the two position To reduce glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night pull the lever toward you To return the mirror to the day position return the lever to its original position I n m m n I e vnnnA rr n h n m m r r thrr m rrrrr F c m m An trr mh t u 1 I t p I L 13 U G U t u w t a t iyG LI IG t I III t VI I I VI I I uuy LV I tlyl IL There are two map lamp...

Page 103: ...n whenever you shift to REVERSE R There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the button next to the lamp One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell facing rearward senses headlamps behind you To turn the automatic dimming feature off press the button in the center of the mirror again To ...

Page 104: ...econds While turned on this mirror functions exactly like the automatic dimming mirror described previously There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the button next to the lamp There are also three Onstar buttons located at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to Onstar See OnStap ...

Page 105: ... vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle Heated Outside Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature the surface of both outside mirrors will heat when you activate the rear window defogger Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror canmakettgs likeother vehicles look farther aw...

Page 106: ...n your venicie s giove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue Onstar button to speak to an Onstar 24 hours a day 7 days a week Onstar Services Onstar provides a number of service plans Some of the services currently provided by Onstar are Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assi...

Page 107: ...icle s glove box or call Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 Onstar Virtual Advisor With Onstar Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news entertainment and informativetopics such as traffic and weather reports You are able to listen and reply to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers A completed SubscriptionService Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar services and prepaid ca...

Page 108: ...nada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use t...

Page 109: ...r openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section 4 The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand heldtransmitter Release both buttons 5 Press and hold the newly trainedHomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the ...

Page 110: ...the Programming HomeLinke procedures regardless of where you live replace Step 3 under Programming HomeLink with the following Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by HomeLink The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with ...

Page 111: ...While still holding the HomeLink button proceed with Step 2 under Programming HomeLink Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink to default settings do the following 1 Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to flash 2 Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light turns off 3 Release both buttons For questions or comments contact HomeLi...

Page 112: ...f the console lid Rear Storage Area If your vehicle has the split folding rear seat there will be two cupholders in the rear seat armrest To access them pull down on the cloth strap located toward the top of your center back seat cushion Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it on the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind or inside the net It ...

Page 113: ...y open by pushing the switch forward Vent Your sunroof also has a vent feature It can be activated from the closed sunroof position by pressing the switch once rearward To close push and hold the sunroof switch forward When using this feature the sunshade should be fully opened in the rear position The sunshade can be opened manually by sliding it rearward or automatically by opening the power sun...

Page 114: ...eKeyless Entry Transmitter Programming T I Z l P I I IGll J y 3 l G l I I Keyless Entry Availablewith Remote Keyless Entry 0 Return to Original Factory Settings Exit Vehicle Customization Mode Available for All Programmable Modes To reset or customize the features you must first enter the vehicle customization main menu To enter the main menu do the following 1 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON The r...

Page 115: ...t is now reset You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle TIRE MON Tire Inflation Monitor Reset This feature allows you to reset the tire pressure monitor after checking all tire pressures see Tires on page 5 60 To clear the LOW TIRE PRESSURE light from the instrument panel cluster and reset the...

Page 116: ...n this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Scroll using the PREV or NEXT buttons through the modes to change the current mode 4 With your preference displayed press the TUNE DISP button to select A chime will be heard to verify the new setting The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk for one second The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the progr...

Page 117: ...e mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle FOB LIGHT Remote Visual Verification This feature allows the exterior lights to flash when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock the vehicle Programmable Modes Mode 1 OFF Turns feature off Mode 2 O...

Page 118: ...is used to lock or unlock the vehicle Programmable Modes Mode 1 OFF Turns feature off Mode 2 PARTIAL One chirp for each remote LOCK command no chirp for remote UNLOCK command Mode 3 FULL One chirp for each remote LOCK command two chirps for the first remote UNLOCK command Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 1 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may h...

Page 119: ...ory it was programmed to Mode 2 The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Scroll using the SEEWPSCAN up ordown arrows until ALARM appears on the display 2 Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the submenu The current select...

Page 120: ... your vehicle 3 Scroll using the PREV or NEXT buttons through the modes to change the current mode 4 With your preference displayed press the TUNE DISP button to select A chime will be heard to verify the new setting The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk for one second The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in th...

Page 121: ...gramming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle ORIG SET Return to the Original Settings This feature allows you to return all feature customization settings back to their original factory settings To reset do the following 1 Scroll using the SEEWPSCANup ordown arrows until ORIG SET appears on the display 2 Press the PREV or N...

Page 122: ...hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for 15 seconds A chime will be heard to verify the transmitter is learned 4 Repeat Step 3 for each additional transmitter The transmitter is programmed now You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle EXIT Exit Feature Cust...

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Page 124: ...Brake System Warning Light 3 33 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 34 Traction Control System TCS Warning Light 3 34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 35 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 36 Cruise Control Light 3 38 Fuel Gage 3 39 Message Center 3 40 Service Traction SystemWarningMessage 3 40 Traction Active Message 3 40 Battery Warning Message 3 41 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message 3 41 Low...

Page 125: ...h Cassette and CD 3 73 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios 3 86 Audio Steering Wheel Controls Understanding Radio Reception Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your CDs Care of Your CD Player BackglassAntenna XMTMSatellite RadioAntennaSystem DAB RadioAntennaSystem Vehicle Customization Settings Chime Level Adjustment 3 86 3 87 3 88 3 89 3 89 3 89 3 90 3 90 3 90 3 90 3 2 ...

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Page 128: ...ifunctionLever D AudioSteeringWheelControls Option E HazardWarningFlasher Button F AudioSystem G AirVent L1 ExteriorLampsControl I Remote TrunkRelease Button J Tilt Steering Wheel Lever K Hood Release L Steering Wheel Cruise Control If Equipped M Ignition Switch N Center Console Shift Lever If Equipped 0 Climate Controls P Glove Box 3 5 ...

Page 129: ... instrument panel cluster The hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at...

Page 130: ... side of the steering column To adjust the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel into place Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn Signal andLane Change Indicator HeadlampHigh Low BeamChanger Flash to Pass Windshield Wipers Windshi...

Page 131: ...ne change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 93 3 8 Turn Signal On Chime If you leave either one of your turn signals on and drive more than 3 4 mile...

Page 132: ... LO Low Speed Turn the band up to LO for a steady wiping at a low speed HI High Speed Turn the band up to HI for a steady wiping at a high speed MIST Turn the band downward to MIST for a single wiping cycle Hold the band at this setting until the windshield wipers start then release it The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe If additional cycles are needed hold the band on MIST longer Be su...

Page 133: ...d is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision LOW WASHER FLUID I I Canada When you are low on washer fluid the LOW WASHER FLUID message will be illuminated in the message center for 60 seconds After 60 seconds it will go out When the ignition is turned off this message will appear again for three seconds to remind you that the fluid level is low Until t...

Page 134: ... conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control Cruisecontrol canbe dangerous 1 ere you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roadsor in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinninu and you could lose...

Page 135: ...r cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed 3 12 ...

Page 136: ...le will go about 1 mph 1 6 km hj fasterj The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pressing the SET button on the steering wheel Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Press the COAST button on the steering wheel until you reach the lower speed you want then release it 0 To slow down in very...

Page 137: ...ouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control is located on the instrumentpanel to the left of the steering wheel There are three ways to cancel the cruise control Step lightly onthe brake pedal Slide the lever on the turn signal lever to the left to the OFF position Press the COAST and ACCEL buttons at the same time Erasing Speed...

Page 138: ...lly helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional first sold in Canada daytime running an psare required on a vehic es A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system s automatic headlamp control will make your high beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met 0 The igni...

Page 139: ...ps position the delayed headlamps cycle will not occur To disable the delayed headlamps feature or change the time of delay see Vehicle CustornizationSettings on page 3 90 If your vehicle is equipped with fog lamps the button is located on the instrument panel next to the exterior lamps control wheel to the left of the steering column Your ignition must be in ON for the fog lamps to illuminate To ...

Page 140: ... 25 seconds after you close it If you press UNLOCK and don t open a door the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds Entry lighting includes a feature called theater dimming With theater dimming the lamps don t just turn off at the end of the delay time Instead they slowly dim after the delay time until they go out The delay time is canceled if you turn the ignition key to ON or press the power...

Page 141: ...is opened Press the lens to turn them on Press it again to turn them off 3 18 Dome Lamp If your vehicle has this feature the dome lamp will come on when you open a door You can also turn this lamp on by turning the exterior lamps control clockwise as far as it will go Vehicles that have the optional sunroof do not have a dome lamp Battery Rundown Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help preve...

Page 142: ...r battery Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the power accessory plugs Notice Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damageit or keep other things from working as they should This wouldn t be covered by your warran...

Page 143: ... labeled with a wire function and fuse rating Notice Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should This wouldn t be covered by your warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating For information on accessing the connection and electrical hookup please refer ...

Page 144: ... The ashtray will then turn to the right for usage You can only access the ashtray by pushing on the door s right side To remove the ashtray push down on the snuffer located in the middle of the ashtray and lift it out Notice Don t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire To use the lighter just push ...

Page 145: ...an also be used to select defog or defrost mode For more information see Defogging and Defrosting later in this section Fan Turn the leftknob clockwise or counterclockwiseto increase or decrease the fan speed If theairflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting the passenger compartment air filter if equipped may needto be replaced For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filte...

Page 146: ...I U L U I G VI I L I I G U t I V G I J JIUI V I A nw nm h rrm wn llwrr Ln A nwlp An a A C Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioningsystem on or off When A C is pxssed art HxlkaWw 4l comeOR 0let you know that air conditioning is activated You may have to set the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting during the day to see the indicator light On hot days ope...

Page 147: ...d run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature 40 F 4 C Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window REAR The rear defogger will turn off approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed An indicator light on the button will come on If turned on again the def...

Page 148: ...y affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside your vehicle more effectively If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting the passenger compartment air filter if equipped may need to replaced For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3 26 and Part A Scheduled Maintenance Service...

Page 149: ...ntenance on page 6 5 To change the passenger compartment air filter use the following steps 1 Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position 2 Raise the hood 3 Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from 4 Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the the fender rail and air inlet grille passenger s side of the vehicle halfway to center 5 Remove the air inlet grille retaine...

Page 150: ...you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one o f the gages s...

Page 151: ...ce how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically APPLY BRAKETO SHIFT FROMPARK 3400 V6 Engine Cluster United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown Canada similar 3 28 ...

Page 152: ...3800 V6 Engine Cluster United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown Canada similar 3 29 ...

Page 153: ...n that will be done But if it can t then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it Your tripkelect reset switch will go back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed and released wit...

Page 154: ...ter in the shaded warning area or engine damage may occur Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON a chime will come on for about several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds then it will flash for several more 3 31 ...

Page 155: ...ystem is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you startthe vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right a a If the air bag readiness light stays onafter you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate...

Page 156: ...me on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the ...

Page 157: ...t doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System TCS Warning Light TRAC OFF Your vehicle may have the traction control system If it does this warning light may come on for the following reasons If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC OFF button located on the instrument panel a chime will sound and the warning light will com...

Page 158: ...w hard your vehicle is working During the majority of the operation the gage will read 21 0 F 100 C or less If you are pulling a load or going up hills it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250 F 122 C mark When the gage reads greater than 250 F 122 C the HOT COOLANT TEMP light will be illuminated in the message center and a chime will sound continuously If the gage reache...

Page 159: ...omymay not be as good and your engine may not runas smoothly This could leadto costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transaxle exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than thoseof the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause this li...

Page 160: ...ssion system malfunction by considering the following Bid you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See filling Your Tank on page 5 7 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the ca...

Page 161: ...nments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD on board diagnostic system determines that critical emission control ...

Page 162: ...n as possible Here are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank...

Page 163: ... message is displayed the system will not limit wheel spin The message will stay on for 60 seconds and then go out Four chimeswill also be heard Adjust your driving accordingly When the ignition is turned off this message will be displayed again for three seconds to remind you that your traction control system is not working properly Be sure to have your vehicle serviced right away Traction Active...

Page 164: ...tes Canada This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets hot A chime will sound continuously also Check the coolant temDerature gage and the coolant If themessagestayson after starting the engine it could level See EngineCoojanton pige5 26 Engine Coolant indicate a problem with the generator drive belt or Temperature Gage on page 3 35 and Engine someother charging system probl...

Page 165: ...le and have your vehicle serviced Notice Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly andis not covered by your warranty Low Engine Oil Level Message LOW ENG OIL LEVEL United States This message is displayedfor 60 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle when the engine oil level is low Four chimes will also sound When the ignition is turned off this message will be displayed...

Page 166: ...ystem see How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message under Engine Oil on page 5 15 LOW TIRE PRESSURE United States Canada Your vehicle may be equipped with the tire pressure system which monitors the inflation pressure of the tires After the system has learned the tire pressure with properly inflated tires the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will be displayed and four warning chimes will sound if the ti...

Page 167: ...ely closed and the ignition is in ON If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will also hear four chimes Trunk Ajar Warning Message 7 7 TRUNK OPEN United States I Canada This message will appear if the trunk is not completely closed and the ignition is in ON If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will also hear four chimes 3 44 ...

Page 168: ...by Passlock and you should see your dealer for service See Pass ocP on page 2 I 7 for more information United States Canada This message is displayed when the vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid The message is only displayed for 60 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle For more information see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 43 When the ignition is turned off this message will be dis...

Page 169: ...n of the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank LOW BRAKE FLUID United States Warning Message 1 I Canada This message will be displayed when your vehicle has a brake problem The brake system warning light will also be illuminated If this message appears the brakes aren t working properly You should have your vehicle serviced immediately See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 33for more inform...

Page 170: ...necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance HIGHBEAM OUT I United States Canada If this message appears you may have a problem with your high beam headlamps The message will stay on approximately 60 seconds When the ignition is turned off this message will be displayed again for three seconds to remind you that you may have a problem with your highbeam headlamps Be sure to check your bul...

Page 171: ...to a metric or English reading press the RESET and MODE buttons at the same time Hold them down for three seconds and the display will change A chime will be heard to confirm the new selection The reset button can also be used to manually calibrate the compass See Manual Compass Calibration later in this section The reset button can be used to set the compass zone variation See Compass Variance la...

Page 172: ...Computerdisplay to return the DIC to the OFF mode Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north In some areas of the country the difference is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings If this occurs the compass variance mustbe set Setting the Variance Turn the iunition on and cycle the DIC to the Compassfiemperature mode Press the R...

Page 173: ...s Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the Compass Temperature mode Press the RESET button for at least 10 seconds until the calibration symbol appears and all segments of the compass display are illuminated A chime will sound to confirm that the ca...

Page 174: ... be traveled with the remaining fuel The fuel economy used tocalculate range is based on the last few hours of driving When in a low fuel condition LO is displayed FUEL USED Trip Fuel Used This shows the accumulated fuel used since the last reset AVG SPEED Average Speed This shows the average speed since the last reset Resetting the Trip Computer Press and hold the RESET button for at least three ...

Page 175: ...can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 18 Setting theTime Press and hold the HR or MN buttons locat...

Page 176: ... that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XMTMRadio Satellite Service USA Only XMTMis...

Page 177: ...automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed 3 54 The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DlSP Display Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time Time display is availab...

Page 178: ... ns 4 SEEK b Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek only to stations that are in the SGTeZ EdbaM i7id FnFjt TLoT t Ta SiEni3Qiial 4 PSCAN Preset Scan b Press and hold one of the arrows for more than two seconds and the radio will produce one beep The radio will scan to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons p...

Page 179: ... The bass and the treble will be adjusted to the middle position AUTO TONE Automatic Tone Press this button to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for country western jazz talk pop rock and classical stations To return the bass and treble to the manual mode push and release the AUDIO knob until MANUAL is displayed Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance be...

Page 180: ... Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This func...

Page 181: ...ffic announcement comes on the current station or on a related network station you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing The traffic symbol and TRAF will appear on the display while the announcement plays If the compact disc player was being used play will stop during the announcement For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB when the TRAF button is pre...

Page 182: ...a the signal should return Loading Off Air Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Channel not in service Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl No Info No Info Channel no longer I This previoIsIy assiyed channel is no Ionpr assigned av...

Page 183: ...orking properly There are no channels availablefor the category you selected Your system is working properly The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility If you tune to channel 0 you will see this messa...

Page 184: ... tc the previc L s SEEK and a negative number will appear on the display while the cassette player is in the previous mode Pressing this pushbutton multiple times will increase the number of selections to be searched back up to 9 2 NEXT Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work Press this pushbutton to go to the next selection onthe tape If you p...

Page 185: ...the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly The tape is broken Try a new tape The tape is wrapped around the tape head Attempt to get the cassette out Try a new tape CLEAN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you shoul...

Page 186: ... to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XMTMRadio Satellite Service USA Only XMTM is a continental US based satellite ...

Page 187: ...e automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the displayif the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DlSP Display Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time Time display is available w...

Page 188: ...r refers to a frequency and there can be multiple stations contained in one frequency It may also take a few seconds once you have tuned to a frequency for that frequency to gather all of the stations Depending on how many stations are within a frequency with every tune up or down you may be tuning to another station or to another frequency The display will show your selections 4 SEEK b Press the ...

Page 189: ... the radio will display ALL The bass andthe treble will be adjusted to the middle position AUTO TONE AutomaticTone Press this button to choose bass andtreble equalization settings designed for country western jazz talk pop rock and classical stations To return the bass and treble to the manual mode push and release the AUDIO knob until MANUAL is displayed Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO ...

Page 190: ...cy Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This fu...

Page 191: ... INFO will be displayed TRAF Traffic Press this button to receive traffic announcements If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop TRAF will appear onthe display and when a traffic announcement comes on you will hear it If no station is found NO TR...

Page 192: ...d you will hear it When the traffic announcement is over the radio will resume play of the CD or XMTM or DAB station If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle You must return to the dealership for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTL...

Page 193: ...ted and no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds Your system is functioning correctly but you are in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Your radio system is acquiring and processingaudio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly This channel is not currently in service Tune...

Page 194: ... Not Found XM Lock Radio ID Unknown Check XM XMTMRadio Messages cont d having your vehicle serviced check with the If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message channel 0 alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This 3 71 ...

Page 195: ...wo seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the track The display will show ET and the elapsedtime 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two secondsto advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17times the normal playin...

Page 196: ...emperature returns to The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and becomes smoother the disc should play normal the disc should play try again If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD Radio with Cassejte and CD Radio Data System RDS Your audio system is equipped with aRadio Data System RDS RDS features are avai...

Page 197: ...tal quality audio and text information including song title artist name traffic weather emergency announcements and more Digital Audio Broadcast transmission services are currently available in Toronto Montreal Vancouver Ottawa and Windsor In fringe areas signals may be interrupted by buildings trees and other obstructions Additional services will be added in the future For current DAB coverage an...

Page 198: ... The ratdin vi prnd Icennp hepp Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between AM FM FM2 or XM1 XM2 USA only if your radio is equipped with XMTMSatellite Radio Service or DABI DAB2 Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB the TUNE knob allows yo...

Page 199: ...DABl DAB2 3 76 5 Press and hold oneof the six numbered pushbuttons The radio will produce one beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the bass and treble equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bassnreble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BAS...

Page 200: ...elect and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the P TYPE LIST knob TYPE and a P T will appear on the display 2 Select a category by turning the P TYPE 3 Once the desired category is displayed press the LIST knob SEEK TYPE button to take you to the category s first station 4 If you want to go to another station within that category and the category is displayed press the SEEK TYPE butt...

Page 201: ...e information symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The old message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to When a message is not available from a station NO INFO will be displayed TRAF Traffic Press this button to receive traffic announcements If the current tuned station does not broadc...

Page 202: ...uncement comes on the station that was found you will hear it When the traffic announcement is over the radio will resume play of the cassette CD or XMTM or DAB station If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle You must return to the dealership for serv...

Page 203: ... the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processingaudio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavl Channel no longer available No Info Artist Name Feature not available No Info Song Program Title not available This channel is not currently in service Tune t...

Page 204: ...channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate your service Unknown I Radio ID not known I If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0 Check XM ardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time eiver may have a fault Consult with your retail 3 8 1 ...

Page 205: ...econds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending upon the position on the tape If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than 13seconds it will go to the beginning of the current selection SEEK and a negative number will appear on the display while the cassette player is in the previous mode Pressing this pushbut...

Page 206: ... first h A L L A W P A L UG a b u v a L c u v v l u I 1 1 I C aulu ull uaaacuc rapca 111ayUG Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE Check Tape If this message appears on the radio display the tape won t play because of one of the following errors The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise wi...

Page 207: ...he current track has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRACK The track number will appearon the display If you hold this pushbut...

Page 208: ... The radio will produce one beep and selected display will nowbe the default TAPE CD Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio Press TAPE CD to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening A EJT Eject Press this button located to the right of the CD slot to eject a CD Eject may be activ...

Page 209: ...king red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel A SEEK Press the up or the downarrowtoseek to the next or to the previous radio station If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing the player...

Page 210: ...up or the down arrow to increase or to decreasevolume Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the bes...

Page 211: ...ailable through your dealership The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape in error To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE CD button for five seconds READY will appear on the display and a cassette symbol will flash for ...

Page 212: ...er of the rear window need3 to be properly attached to the post on the glass _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Notice Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razorblade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Because this antenna is bu...

Page 213: ...n Vehicle Customization Settings Your audio system can be used to control vehicle customization settings using the DISP button when the radio is off See Vehicle Personalizationon page 2 45 for more information Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle chime producer To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The chime volume level will ...

Page 214: ...ing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 14 Driving at Night 4 16 3800 V6 Engine 4 9 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 City Driving 4 20 Freeway Driving 4 21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 22 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 Winter Driving 4 25 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 30 Towing 4 31 Towing Your Vehicle 4 31 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 31 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 Towi...

Page 215: ...the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniqu...

Page 216: ...ng depends upon four things Theamountofalcohol consumed Thedrinker sbodyweight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking wrlsume tile aiconoi The length of time it has taken the drinker to According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would ...

Page 217: ...t BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times gr...

Page 218: ...me in acab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink You havethree systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to askmore of those con ol systemthanA h tires and cad can...

Page 219: ...ng rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driv...

Page 220: ...nd you re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here s what A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work thebrakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels L L n n c I l a y p l a VYILI I A U As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on whe...

Page 221: ...ave anti lock your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrongthing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carryit in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you don t have anti lock us...

Page 222: ...ions allow you to safely use it again you may re engagethe cruise control See Cruise Control in Turn SignaVMuItifunction Lever on page 3 7 The traction control system operates in all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high asthe shift lever position you ve chosen so you should use the lower gears only when necessary See Automatic Transaxle Operation on...

Page 223: ...ut it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentionedon the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each ofus 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 ...

Page 224: ...auce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to acceierate untii you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking F...

Page 225: ...s possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re 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 vehicle...

Page 226: ... s 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 approachingtraffic e e e Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won ...

Page 227: ... time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road ...

Page 228: ... water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by ...

Page 229: ...tween you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at...

Page 230: ...ss makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked reqularly for proper aim so should vour eves Rain and wet roads can mean drivi...

Page 231: ...hey show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Tryto avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well i na quic...

Page 232: ... you cirive io0 quickiy irnrougn deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbodyof your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly I Flowi or I dshing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as...

Page 233: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleare...

Page 234: ...ur turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Milefor mile7 freeways alsocalledthruways parkways3 Expect to move nlizhtly slnww at n h h t expessways iurrrpikes or supernignwaysj are ine safest of all roads Butthevha...

Page 235: ...ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washerfluid Is the reservior full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine O...

Page 236: ...e road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a re...

Page 237: ...ower gear when you go down a steep or long hill If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of sl...

Page 238: ...u stay in your own lane could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident 0 As you go over the top of a hill be alert There Youmay see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving 0 ...

Page 239: ...include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow o r Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less tra...

Page 240: ...ability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Whether you havethe anti lock braking svstem or not vou ll want to begin stoppin sonnet than you would on dry pavement Without anti lock brakes if you feel your vehicle begin to slide let up on the brakes a little Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can Remember unless you have anti lock if you brake so hard that your...

Page 241: ...ummon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turnon your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blanketsor extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep wa...

Page 242: ...you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little Caster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window...

Page 243: ...nsaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle See Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 70 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control Sys...

Page 244: ...s 9 AnlI u UVllY j With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your d...

Page 245: ...L A Ls n n n n r OT ADD 28KPA 4PSI S MANUALFOR MORE INFORMATION L Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information labelis on the inside of the trunk lid The label tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in...

Page 246: ...to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed theGVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axie Vveig...

Page 247: ...rect equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer Forexample if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer for advi...

Page 248: ...ring Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this informationcan be state or provincial police 0 Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the f...

Page 249: ...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 And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying th...

Page 250: ...ge 2 37 in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s ...

Page 251: ...ctrical 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 whendriving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situationsthat require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more pas...

Page 252: ...long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If you have overdrive you may want to drive in TI I nlRu I I n a Q Irtstmd of AUTOrvjATiC GvERDRiVE Parking on Hills Yo...

Page 253: ... trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this informationbefore you start your trip Check peri...

Page 254: ...ing 5 29 Cooling System 5 32 Power Steering Fluid 5 42 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 43 Brakes 5 44 1 Battery 5 47 Jump Starting 5 48 Headlamp Aiming 5 54 Bulb Replacement 5 55 Halogen Bulbs 5 55 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 55 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps 5 57 Back up Lamps 5 58 Replacement Bulbs 5 58 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 59 Tires 5 60 Inflat...

Page 255: ...ehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 83 5 83 5 86 5 86 5 86 5 88 5 88 5 89 5 89 5 89 Electrical System Add on Electrical Equipment Headlamp Wiring Windshield WiperFuses PowerWindowsandOtherPowerOptions Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts 5 92 5 92 5 92 5 92 5 93 5 93 5 101 5 103 Vehicle Identification 5 91 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 9...

Page 256: ...ts you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trainedand supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 5 3 ...

Page 257: ...enance Record on page 6 17 I You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough aboutit Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused...

Page 258: ...is considered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octanefuel is necessary If you are using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needs service It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developedby the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle ManufacturersAssociation for better v...

Page 259: ...n air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier 5 6 Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plasticand rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Some gasolines tha...

Page 260: ...nd that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Turn your vehicle off to refuel The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the passenger s side of your vehicle 5 7 ...

Page 261: ...he fuel cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise Be careful not to spill fuel Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicleon page 5 86 When filling the tank do not overfill by squeezing in much more fuel after the pump shuts off When you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you full...

Page 262: ...e it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container whileit is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bedo r on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle i...

Page 263: ...d Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull thehandlelocated inside the vehicle near s that burn can get on hot en te parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine the parking brake pedal I I 5 10 ...

Page 264: ...d release the secondary hood latch located near the center of the hood front by pushing the latch to the right 3 Liftthehood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Page 265: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 Code E engine you ll see the following 5 12 ...

Page 266: ...werUnderhoodFuse Block F RadiatorPressureCap G Engine Coolant RecoveryTank H Power Steering Fluid Reservoir I Electric Cooling Fan J Engine Oil Fill Cap K Engine Oil Dipstick L Bleed Valves underneath engine shield M Transaxle Fluid Dipstick N BrakeMaster Cylinder Reservoir 0 EngineAir CleanedFilter 5 13 ...

Page 267: ...When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Code K engine you ll see the following I 5 14 ...

Page 268: ...stick K Engine Oil Fill Cap L BleedValve underneathengine shield M Transaxle Fluid Dipstick N BrakeMasterCylinder Reservoir 0 EnqineAir CleanedFilter Engine Oil LOW ENG OIL LEVEL United States I Canada If the LOW ENG OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Low Engine Oil ievei Message on page 3 42 You ...

Page 269: ...w loop located near the front of the engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 72for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down ...

Page 270: ...that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged A 1 SAE5W 30 m L A 1 I SAE 10W 3r m L 3400 Code E V6 Engine 3800 Code K V6 Engine The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front cf the engine near the yellow looped engine oil dipstick handle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for more information on location Be su...

Page 271: ...e oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American for gasoline engines Petroleum Institute certified You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER SA 5W 30 RECOMMENDED I SAE I1OW 30 ACCEP...

Page 272: ...AE 1OW 30 is the viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder than 60 F 1 6 C before your nextoil change When it s very cold colder than0 F 18 C you should use an SAE 5W 30 oil These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE IOW 40 or SAE 20W 50 under any conditions RECOMMEN...

Page 273: ...tthe system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculatedthat oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is ...

Page 274: ...oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into sirearns or bodies oi waier insieaa recycie ii by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON w...

Page 275: ...er cover will indicatethe correct engagement Reinstall the two clips on the top of the housing when you are finished Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 5 1 Loosen the two clips on the top of the engine air cleaner filter housing and lift the filter cover tabs out of the housing 2 Push the filter cover housing toward the ...

Page 276: ...an be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Nofice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too littl...

Page 277: ...he shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 3400 Code E V6 Engine 3800 Code K V6 Engine The transaxle fluid dipstick handle is the black loop near the rear of the engine compartment toward the center See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 72 for more informationon location 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe ...

Page 278: ...ing the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill Notices We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON Ill because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage ...

Page 279: ...n drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the properenginetemperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use onlyDEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other thanDEX COOL is added to the system p...

Page 280: ...times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your and crack theengine radiator heater core and other parts warrz...

Page 281: ...alding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine partsare hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hotengine...

Page 282: ...age on page 3 41 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation If an overheated engine condition exists an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance The low coola...

Page 283: ...ine isoverheated 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 Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged...

Page 284: ...f the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If th...

Page 285: ...o lift the hood here s what you ll see 3800 V6 Engine A Engine Coolant RecoveryTank B Electric Engine Cooling Fans 3400 V6 Engine C Radiator Pressure Cap A Engine Coolant RecoveryTank B Electric Engine Cooling Fans C Radiator Pressure Cap 5 32 ...

Page 286: ...gine If the coolant level is not at or above the COLD mark If it isn t 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 Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t ron the engine if there is a eak f you run theengine it could lose all cool...

Page 287: ...ot covered by your new vehicle warranty How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 for more information Adding only plainwater to your coollllg system can be dangerous Plainwater or...

Page 288: ...olant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it The coolant recoverytank is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the...

Page 289: ...under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressurecap 5 36 ...

Page 290: ...re could Compartment Overview on page 5 12for more cause your engine to overheat and be severely information on location You can remove the radiator damaged pressure cap when the cooling system including P the radiator pressurecap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot 1 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear...

Page 291: ...e 3800 V6 engine remove the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve 3 1 Clean the area around the engine oil fill tube and cap before removing Twist the oil fill tube with cap attached counterclockwise and remove it 3 2 Lift the engine cover shield at the front slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield 3 3 Put the oil fill tube with cap attac...

Page 292: ...ED VALVE I 3400 V6 BLEED VALVE 2 3400 V6 engine There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 3800 Series II V6 Bleed Valve 3800 V6 engine There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing 5 39 ...

Page 293: ... coolant from the engine and the compartment 7 If you have the 3800 V6 engine replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield 7 1 Remove the oil fill tube with cap attached from the valve cover 7 2 Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine 7 3 Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in the valve cover Install oil fill tube and cap by twisting clockwise 8 T...

Page 294: ...the filler neck h n c A n c nrv P n n I 8 I A I I I V I G V I LI I G P IW P G I ULA WUVL b u w l a l t I I IlAlUl r 12 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this 13 Check the coolant in the recovery tank The level in the coolant recoverv tank sho...

Page 295: ...gine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for reservoir location How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the 3400 V6 engine compart...

Page 296: ...s Canada When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read When this message is displayed it means the vehicle is the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will low on windshield washer fluid You should add more be operating your vehicle in an area where the windshield washer fluid soon temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Open...

Page 297: ...s well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank ifit is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver s side of the engine compartm...

Page 298: ... when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light onpage 3 33 What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 16 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the a...

Page 299: ...eded The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced Notice Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brakerepair Some d...

Page 300: ...roved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts c cu llpc 1 1 DUI I IGUI I C put3 1 1 I ulanc I I I III lya 11l a 1 ale nln 4 _ 4 i 1 I L L ...

Page 301: ...ul n you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting next for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios on page 3 86 Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that ca...

Page 302: ...d in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEU IHAL betore setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or in the accessory power outlets Turn off the rad...

Page 303: ...e People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to addwater to the ACDelco battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid isthere If it is low addwater to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid...

Page 304: ...e positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks I LI 1 I A 1 I 1 1 rlrayut ULII I J J I L S LUU I I U UUII L...

Page 305: ...other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move Theelectrical connection is just as good the...

Page 306: ... disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the remote positive terminal cove...

Page 307: ...ams at you for vertical aim If you believe your headlamps need to be re aimed we recommend that you take your vehicle to the dealer for service However it is possible for you to re aim your headlamps by following the procedure in the service manual for your vehicle Notice To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions ...

Page 308: ... section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package A Parkingnurn Signal Lamp B Low Beam Headlamp C High Beam Headlamp 5 55 ...

Page 309: ...move the electrical connector Remove the round dust caps to gain access to the bulbs Turn the old bulb counterclockwiseand remove it from the retaining ring by gently pulling it away from the headlamp Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the bulb s base Install the electrical connector to the bulb 5 56 ...

Page 310: ...e trunk Remove the convenience net if your vehicle has one Unhook the net from the upper wing nut wing nuts 2 Remove the two upper convenience net 3 Pull the carpet away from the rear of the vehicle 4 Unscrew the two remaining wing nuts a r u I I L I I I I U I Y IIUIII L I I uuuy a r e l u l l y r n I I IL I I x I _ I _ r I I 6 To remove a socket press the tab turn the socket counterclockwise and ...

Page 311: ...e 4 To remove a socket press the tab turn the socket counterclockwiseand pull it out 5 Pull the old bulb out Do not twist it 6 Push the new bulb into the socket 7 Reinstall the socket in the assembly Tighten the 8 Reinstall the applique and the nine wing nuts socket by turning it clockwise Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp I Bulb Number IBack up I 921 Front Parkingnurn Signal 3357NAK or 3457NAK IHea...

Page 312: ...move the wiper blades 1 Turn on the wipers to the low wipe setting 2 Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wiper pattern The blades are more accessible for removal replacement while in this position windshield 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the 4 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass push the release clip from under the blade connecting point...

Page 313: ... serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued I 0 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 shouldbe checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as...

Page 314: ...heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling 0 Bad fueleconomy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusual wear 0 Bad handling 0 Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Cheek Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire press...

Page 315: ...stem can alert you about a low tire but it doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires on page 5 60 When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message comes on you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5 70 Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can See lnflation Tire Pressure on page5 61 The LOW TIRE PRESS...

Page 316: ...nce the monitor has been reset scroll until EXIT appears on the display Press the TUNE DlSP button to exit programming A chime will be heard to verify exit The system completes the calibration process during driving The system normally takes 15 to 20 minutes of driving in each of three speed ranges to learn tire pressures The speed ranges are 15 to 4 mph 25 to 65 km h 40 to 65 mph 65 to 105 km h a...

Page 317: ... compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Reset the Tire Inflation Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page5 62 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 IO1 Rust or dirt on a w...

Page 318: ...tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location o...

Page 319: ... tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tiresof different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tiresof different sizes...

Page 320: ...iren ents2nd 2ddltien2 Gener2 Ann nnrs Tire Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions o...

Page 321: ...oaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice ...

Page 322: ...learance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 71 for more information Used Replacement Wheels Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others...

Page 323: ... it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your footoff the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A...

Page 324: ...be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move vou can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end Th...

Page 325: ...cle are listed below 1 Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it Then remove the cover 3 Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench 2 Remove the compact spare tire from the trunk See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 82for more information about the compact spare 5 72 ...

Page 326: ...Removing the Wheel Covers and the Wheel Nut Caps Removing the Center Wheel Cap I Your vehicle may have center caps if equipped with aluminum wheels To remove a center cap use the wheel wrench to pry gently at the notch in the wheel cap Don t use a notch x 2i is R2K 2 SE Y th2R t k hZZ ZXh c p 2 thc 5 73 ...

Page 327: ...d you can finish loosening them with your fingers Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp so don t try to remove it with your bare hands Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 5 74 ...

Page 328: ...edamage be sureto fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raisina the vehicle Jack Placement for a Front Tire The diagram shows you where you should place your jack to change a front tire Use the bolts A as a guide when positioning the jack lift head C near the rear edge of the front wheel opening B FuIj d d 4 l i y ai t i t vt ilic ie s irurli iucaiiurl pui iile jack iiii about 8 5...

Page 329: ...ing at the vehicle s rear location put the jack lift head about 4 inches 10 cm from the front edge of the rear wheel opening in the cutout of the rocker panel molding 2 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well of the vehicle Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire Put theco...

Page 330: ...n accident Whenyou change a wheel remove any rust ordirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towelto do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brushlater if you need to to get all the rust or dirtoff Never use oil or greaseon studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 4...

Page 331: ...l nuts can cause thewheel to come loose and even come off This could lead toan accident Be sure to use the correctwheel nuts If you have to replacethem be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index forwheel nut torque specificati...

Page 332: ...il you have theflat tire repaired or replaced Notice Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storinq the Flat Tire and Tools l 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 Sto...

Page 333: ...alve stem facing down with the protector guidethrough a wheel bolt hole Remove the protector guideand attach the retainer securely The cover will not fit over afull size tire so be sure to store the cover as far forward as possible When you put the compact spare tire back in the trunk place the protector guideback in the foam holder Put the cover back over the compact spare tire and tighten the ce...

Page 334: ...hese in the proper place The compact sparetire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 82 See the storage instructions label to return your compact spare tire to your trunk properly D E H A Retainer B Cover C Compact Spare Tire D Nut E Jack F Wheel Wrench G Extension and H Bolt Screw I Foam Holder Protective...

Page 335: ... Pressure Monitor System on page 5 62 The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle throughan automatic car wash with guide rails The co...

Page 336: ...tone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail PolishRemover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol 0 LaundrySoap Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wip...

Page 337: ...ub it roughly sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the 2 If a stain remains foll...

Page 338: ...I G 1 1 1 1 1 J 1 1 it can harm the leather Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft clo...

Page 339: ...vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning productsfrom your dealer See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 89 Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents shoul...

Page 340: ...ossible If necessary use non abrasivecleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not...

Page 341: ...applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum basedproducts may damage the paint finish and tires Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore ...

Page 342: ...ur vehicle This damage discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehic es damaged by this fa out condition itk kin 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first cdl l t e tvvu uIl i is ij ut ly jil lyi si ap GM Vehicle Care Appearan...

Page 343: ...rotects finish Cleans shines and no wiping necessary Foaming Tire Shine Gloss protects in one easy step GM Vehicle Care A C Description Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator Dpearance Materials Int d l Usage Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable and phosphate free Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odorless spray o...

Page 344: ... options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle This is the legal identifierfor your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title ...

Page 345: ...ttempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 60 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp circuit is protected by individual fuses in the underhood fuse block An electrical overload will cause the fuse to blow If this happens have your headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit brea...

Page 346: ...rcuit breaker in the driver s side instrument panel fuseblock protects the powerwindowsand other power problems accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the circuit until the problem is fixed band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the iden...

Page 347: ...the end of the instrument panel on the driver s side of the vehicle Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Outside Devices I Inside Devices n e l H HTDST BCM n CIWAUX U E 5 r l BCM 00 0N B AClCRUlSE NC FAN STR COL I PWR MIR CLSTFVBCM RETAINED PWR RELAY ACCSRY 5 94 ...

Page 348: ... Brake Switch Crank Relay Canister Vent Solenoid Run Crank STOP IBrake Lamps Body Control Module Run Crank 1 TURNSIGNAL ITurn Signal Flashers CRUISE ICruise Control Steering Column Controls I AC CRUISE Cruise Control Module HVAC Temp Door Motors Module A c FAN v A c s i o w er I STR COL ISteering Wheel Lighting I I Fuses I Usaqe DRLK Body Control Module Door Lock Controls Usage RETAINED ACCESSORY ...

Page 349: ...end of the instrument panel on the passenger s side of the vehicle Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Outside Devices PWRDROP PROTECTION nn B N LP DIC RKE n TRWROOFBRP r l w 0 0 1 BRKSW HAZSW REAR DEFOG I RELAY 1 Inside Devices PWR SEATS I BRKR I BRKR REAR DEFOG 5 96 ...

Page 350: ... Parking Lamps REAR PRK LP Hazard Switch AUXPWR Cigarette Lighter C LTR Accessory Power Outlet Battery RADIO Radio RadioAmplifier Remote Diaital Radio Receiver I FRTPARKLP IFront Parking Lamps InstrumentationLighting Relavs I Usaae I PARK LP RELAY BACK upLp RELAY Y Parking Lamps Relay Back up Lamps Relay BAIT RUN DOWN PROTECTION RELAY Battery Run Down Protection Relay REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger Rela...

Page 351: ...PUMP Usage Air Induction Reaction Relav A I R RELAY Daytime Running Lamps DRL RELAY CRANK RLY Horn HORNS Starter Crank Relay IFOG LTS IFog Lamps Fuses Usage LEFT I P Left Fuse Block Battery RT I P 1 Right Fuse Block Batten RT I P 2 Right Fuse Block Battery U HOOD 1 HornRelayHORNRLY Underhood Top Fuse Block BLANK BLANK Blank FoqLampsRelavFOGRLY Blank IF PMP RLY IFuel PumD Relav I DRUEXIT LTS EXT LT...

Page 352: ...nger s side of the vehicle See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5 12 for more information on location ill1 R T l P UMOOD COOLING I FANCONT 283 FAN CONT i AIR PMPRLY r 1 L J FUEL INJ TRANSSOL N C RLY COIL ENG DEVICES DFI MDL OXY SEN Relays FAN CONT 3 FAN CONT 2 FAN CONT 1 IGN RELAY A C CMPR 5 99 ...

Page 353: ...ng Fan Control Relays 1 AIR RLY Relay Battery Cooling Fans Battery Air Induction Reaction Pump Fuses Usage FUEL INJ Fuel lniectors TRANS SOL A C RLY COIL Transmission Solenoids HVAC Control Relay Canister Purge Solenoid Mass Air Relay Valve Control ENGDEVICES Flow Sensor MAF AIR Pump I DFI MDL IDirect Fire lanition Module I v OXY SEN Oxygen Sensor Pre and Post Converter 5 100 ...

Page 354: ...ng replacingconverter more fluid may be needed 7 4 quarts 10 quarts 7 0 L 9 5 L Cooling System Including Reservoir 3400 Code E V6 3800 Code K V6 Engine Oil with Filter 3400 Code E V6 3800 Code K V6 11 3 quarts 11 7 quarts 4 5 quarts 4 5 quarts 10 7 L 11 0 L 4 2 L 4 2 L All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual See Part D Recom...

Page 355: ...Engine Specifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 102 ...

Page 356: ...arts Engine Air CleanedFilter A1614C Passenger Compartment AirFilter I GM Part No 10406026 All Engines PF47 Automatic Transmission Filter 24206433 Spark Plugs 3400 Code E V6 3800 Code K V6 41 101 41 1 01 I 22 0 inches 56 0 cm Shepherd s Hook I AC Delco part number 5 103 ...

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Page 358: ...wner Checks and Services 6 10 At EachFuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Twice a Year 6 11 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 14 Exhaust System Inspection 6 14 Fuel System Inspection 6 15 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 15 Throttle System Inspection 6 15 Brake System Inspection 6 15 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricant...

Page 359: ...ed maintenance procedures are important Impropervehicle 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 please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections...

Page 360: ...t B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products necessary t...

Page 361: ...y You may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trainedand supported service people will ...

Page 362: ... Inspections on page 6 14 Footnotes t The U S EnvironmentalProtectionAgency or the CaliforniaAir Resources Board has determinedthat the failure to perform this maintenance itemwill not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenanceservices be performed at the indicated intervals and the m...

Page 363: ...ge will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset It is also important to check your oil r...

Page 364: ...ped Heplace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 64for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 63 See footnote L l Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspec...

Page 365: ...n 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 64 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 1 12 500 km 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 64for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km D ...

Page 366: ...ange automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service U If you haven t used your vehicle under severe conditions listed previously ...

Page 367: ...evel Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page5 43for further details At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month It is important foryou or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checksat each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if n...

Page 368: ...e the horn chirps and the tatct reTeaseslFolbwthe tJisaHing procedure See ____ Trunk on page 2 10 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants onpage 6 16 Automatic T...

Page 369: ...work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service V 3n you are doingttchecl ve le could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 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 2 27 if necessa...

Page 370: ...rake 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 0 To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only ability With the ...

Page 371: ...nd Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspensionand steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaus...

Page 372: ...rottle System Inspection Inspect the throttle 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 and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect di...

Page 373: ...lent DOT 3 brake fluid GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or equivalent Usage Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No US 1052884 in Canada 993294 or equivalent DEXRON Ill Automatic Transmission Fluid Mulit Purpose ...

Page 374: ...performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 17 ...

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Page 378: ...s 7 3 Customer AssistanceOffices 7 3 GM MobilityProgramfor Persons with Disabilities 7 4 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 6 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 8 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 9 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 9 7 1 ...

Page 379: ... Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following informationavailable to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle identification Number This is availablefrom the vehicle registrationor title or the plate at the top left...

Page 380: ...ted by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ______ Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet has TTYequipm...

Page 381: ...0 Mexico D F Long Distance 01 1 52 5329 0 800 7 4 01 800 508 0000 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as ...

Page 382: ...ree number 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 iexi ieiepiwrle I I I users caii i u a u u u 4 a Freetowingforwarranty repairs Basicover the phone technical advice Available dealer services at reasonable costs I A e A _ _ Le wrecker services locksmith key service glass repair etc Roadside Courtesy Care provides Roadside Basic Care services as outlined previously Plus FREE Non Warranty Towing to the closest dea...

Page 383: ...e to give to the advisor Vehicle Identification Number VIN License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephonenumberwhereyou can be reached Vehicle mileage 0 Description of problem Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance...

Page 384: ...tionof your daily schedu e This nciudes a one way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement up to 30 per day five day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or r...

Page 385: ...r for details General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportationat any time and toresolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the termsand conditions described herein at its sole discretion Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause inju...

Page 386: ...Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on...

Page 387: ...ations are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 41 23 Monday Friday 8 OO AM 6 OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA Mastercard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P 0 Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are s...

Page 388: ...System 3 90 Anti lockBrakeSystem ABS 4 6 Anti LockBrake SystemWarning Light 3 34 Appearance Care 5 83 Care of Safety Belts 5 86 Cleaning the Inside of YourVehicle 5 83 Cleaning the Outside ofYourVehicle 5 86 Finish Damage 5 88 Sheet Metal Damage 5 88 Underbody Maintenance 5 89 Weatherstrips 5 86 Armingwith the PowerLockSwitch 2 16 Armingwith the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter 2 16 Ashtrays 3 21 ...

Page 389: ...ry Warning Message 3 41 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 22 Body Lubrication Service 6 11 Brake Low Fluid Warning Message 3 46 Parking 2 27 Brake cont System Inspection 6 15 System Warning Light 3 33 Brake Fluid 5 44 Brake Wear 5 46 Brakes 5 44 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Bulb Replacement 5 55 HeadlampAiming 5 54 Parking Lamps 5 55 ReplacementBulbs 5 58 SidemarkerLamps 5 57 Break In NewV...

Page 390: ... a Child Restraint Designed for theLATCHSystem 1 45 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 61 Child Restraints cont Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 45 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 48 Top Strap 1 41 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 42 Where to PuttheRestraint 1 40 Chime Level Adjustment 3 90 CHIRP Horn Chirp Timer 2 51 Cigarette Lighter 3 21 Cleaning Insi...

Page 391: ...nadian Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 8 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 9 DAB Radio 3 87 HeadlampSystem 3 15 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogging and Defrosting 3 24 DelayedHeadlamps 3 16 DinghyTowing 4 31 Entry Transmitter 2 17 Dolly Towing 4 32 DaytimeRunningLamps Automatic Delayed Entry Lighting 3 17 Delayed Exit ...

Page 392: ...ectionand Maintenance Programs 3 38 WindshieldWiperFuses 5 92 Engine Air CleanedFilter 5 22 Battery 5 47 Change Oil Message 3 43 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 3 36 Coolant 5 26 Coolant Heater 2 22 Coolant Temperature Gage 3 35 Cooling System Inspection 6 15 Engine Compartment Overview 5 12 Exhaust 2 31 Low Oil Level Message 3 42 Oil 5 15 Overheating 5 29 Starting 2 19 Engine Coolant Level Ch...

Page 393: ...owing Distance 4 38 Footnotes 6 5 Front Storage Area 2 43 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 9 FOBPROG Remote Keyless Entry Fuel cont Filling YourTank 5 7 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 6 Gage 3 39 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Low WarningMessage 3 46 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 System Inspection 6 15 Fusesand Circuit Breakers 5 93 Windshield Wiper 5 92 Fuses G Gage...

Page 394: ...t o Add Fluid 5 25 How toCheck 5 23 5 61 How to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 42 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Hydroplaning 4 19 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 31 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 30 If the Light Is Flashing 3 37 If the Light Is on Steady 3 37 If YouAre Stuck in Sand Mud Ice orSnow 4 30 If You Do Decide To Pull ATrailer 4 35 If You r...

Page 395: ... 2 29 Light AirBagReadiness 3 32 Anti Lock BrakeSystemWarning 3 34 BrakeSystemWarning 3 33 Cruise Control 3 38 Malfunction Indicator 3 36 Safety Belt Reminder 3 31 TCS Warning Light 3 34 Traction Control System TCS Warning 3 34 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 Lockout Protection 2 10 Locks Door 2 8 Leaving YourVehicle 2 10 Lockout Protection 2 10 Power Door 2 9 ProgrammableAutomaticDoorLocks 2 9 Loss of ...

Page 396: ... Trailer Tawing 4 40 How ThisSectionisOrganized 6 3 PartC PeriodicMaintenance Inspections 6 14 steering sc spPnsiQn and rent nrive P Y P Making Turns 4 38 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 36 ManualLumbar Controls 1 3 Manual Operation 3 22 ManualSeats 1 2 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 6 Message Battery Warning 3 41 Center 3 40 ChangeEngine Oil 3 43 Door Ajar Warning 3 44 HighbeamOutWarning ...

Page 397: ...4 12 5 15 3 42 2 46 1 31 2 37 2 38 2 37 2 38 Operation Tips 3 25 ORIG SET Return to the Original Settings 2 52 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 25 Outside Convex Mirror 2 36 Power Mirrors 2 36 OverheatedEngine Protection Operating Mode 5 29 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 10 P ParadeDimming 3 18 Park P Shifting Into 2 27 Park P Shifting Out of 2 30 Parking Brake 2 27 Over Thi...

Page 398: ...tter 2 39 Q QuestionsandAnswersAboutSafety Belts 1 13 R Radiator Pressure Cap 5 29 Radios 3 52 Care ofYour Cassette Tape Player 3 88 Care ofYour CD Player 3 89 Care ofYour CDs 3 89 DAB Radio Antenna System 3 90 Radiowith Cassette 3 53 Radiowith Cassette and CD 3 73 Radiowith CD 3 63 Setting the Time 3 52 Theft Deterrent 3 86 Understanding Reception 3 87 RDSandDAB Messages 3 57 3 67 3 78 ReadingLam...

Page 399: ... System Parts After aCrash 1 62 SpareTire 5 74 Replacement Bulbs 5 58 Restraint Systems Checking 1 61 Replacing Parts 1 62 Restraints Head 1 6 Resynchronization 2 7 Retained AccessoryPower RAP 2 19 Right FrontPassenger Position SafetyBelts 1 23 RoadsideAssistanceProgram 7 5 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out 4 30 Running Your EngineWhile YouAreParked 2 32 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ...

Page 400: ...age 5 88 ShiftingIntoPark P 2 27 Shifting OutofPark P 2 30 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 17 Skidding 4 15 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 4 19 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5 84 Split Folding Rear Seat 1 7 Specifications Capacities 5 101 Speedometer 3 30 Starter Switch Check 6 12 Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 2 20 Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine 2 21 Starting Your Engine 2 19 Steering 4 1...

Page 401: ...ce 5 68 When It Is TimeforNew Tires 5 65 TCS Warning Light 3 34 WheelReplacement 5 68 To Use the EngineCoolantHeater 2 22 Topof the Instrument Panel 5 85 Top Strap 1 41 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 42 TotalWeighton YourVehicle sTires 4 37 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 31 TowingaTrailer 4 34 Your Vehicle 4 31 Active Message 3 40 Control System TCS 4 9 Control SystemWarningLight 3 34 Trailer Brakes 4...

Page 402: ...4 5 CustomizationSettings 3 90 DamageWarnings iv Loading 4 32 ServiceSoonMessage 3 47 Symbols iv _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 91 Service Parts Identification Label 5 91 W WarningLights Gages and Indicators 3 27 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols 111 VehicleDamage iv Washer Fluid LowWarningMessage 3 45 Washing YourVehic...

Page 403: ... 1 10 WindowLockOut 2 15 Windows 2 13 Power 2 14 Windshield andWiperBlades 5 87 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 43 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check 6 10 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 59 Fuses 5 92 Windshield Wipers Winter Driving WiperBlade Check 3 9 4 25 6 11 XMTMSatellite RadioAntennaSystem 3 90 XMTMSatellite RadioService 3 87 YourVehicle and the Environment 6 2 16 ...

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