Chevrolet 2003 Monte Carlo Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Monte Carlo

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Page 2: ... Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 31 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Headlamp Aiming 5 53 Bulb Replacement 5 54 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 58 Tires 5 59 Appearance Care 5 81 Vehicle Identification 5 89 Electrical System 5 90 Zapaciiies ana Speciiicaiions 5 97 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 5 99 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 Maintenance Schedule 6 2 DrivingYourVehicle 4 1 Service and ...

Page 3: ...lease leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10325250 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 receivetheir new vehicle If you do this it will help you lear...

Page 4: ...rning These mean there is something that coukl hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Thenwe 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 Ill ...

Page 5: ...different 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 ...

Page 6: ...D SPARKSOR FLAMES SPARK OR EXPLODE BAlTERY PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT POWER WINDOW DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT b Q PGSITION 8 INTHIS SEATING DO NOT INSTALL A ORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION 8 n DOOR LOCK UNLOCK 1 LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH 0 0 I SIGNALS TURN LAMPS P NARNlNG FLASHER RUNNING i o DAYTIME LAMPS ENGINE COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BAlTE...

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Page 8: ...ut the Restraint 1 38 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 40 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 40 Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a RearSeat Position 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 45 Air Bag Systems 1 48 Where Are the Air Bags 1 50 WhenShouldanAir Bag Inflate 1 52 WhatMakes an Air Bag...

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: ...toward the front Of the the outboard side of the driver s seat Turn the knob Move the seat forwardorrearward by sliding the support Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to controlto the front or the rear decrease lumbar support Raise or lowerthe seat by sliding the control up or down Raise or lowerthe front portion of the seat cushion by Raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion b...

Page 11: ... 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 on Reclining Seatbacks 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 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...he shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it 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 belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones Thiscould cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wea...

Page 13: ...entry and exit of rear seat passengers 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 To fold the locked seatback forward push the seatback toward the rear and lift the latch The seatbackwill fold forward The latch must be down for the seatto work properly 1 6 ...

Page 14: ...the seatback forward The seat can be pushed and slid forward to allow someone to get into or out of the rear seat area 2 Return the seatback upright to lock it Slide the seat 3 The front passenger must try to slide the entire seat fully rearward to lock it into its original position back and forth to make sure the seat is locked into place If the easy entry right frontseat isn t lockea It can move...

Page 15: ...e steps 1 Remove the rear center lap shoulder belt latch by using a pointed object to press the release button 2 Pull forward on the seatback tab located on the outboard side of the back seat cushion to fold the seatback down This will allow you direct access to the trunk I i If e seatback isn t locked it cou move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting ther...

Page 16: ...se the rear seatback follow these steps 1 Raise the seatback up and make sure it latches Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked in position 2 Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate to the buckle 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 t...

Page 17: ...icle 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 ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not al...

Page 18: ...shes 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 After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the tacts are clear In most crasnes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work Wh...

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Page 21: ...pside 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 supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ...

Page 22: ...eeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone home why should I wear safety belts 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 7 29 or Infant...

Page 23: ... 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 28 Make sure the release but...

Page 24: ...ng pelvic bones And you d be less ilkely to sllde under the lap belt It 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 a crash or if you pull the belt ...

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

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

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Page 28: ...I 1 I I I 1 I You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 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: ...ay as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more ofte...

Page 31: ...ong enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 28 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 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 pu...

Page 32: ...al injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt 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 restr2ining forces You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The...

Page 33: ...how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 1 26 ...

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Page 35: ...eone 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 1 23 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 upw...

Page 36: ...ps just touchingthe top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts pr...

Page 37: ...o the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts pro...

Page 38: ...e child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young 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 every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained wh...

Page 39: ... t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 32 ...

Page 40: ...Air 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 33 ...

Page 41: ...estraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs Newborn infantsneed complete support including support for the head and neck Thi...

Page 42: ...d sabdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in i appropriatechildrestraints i Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an intant restraint system deslgnecl to restrain or position a child on a conti...

Page 43: ...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 36 ...

Page 44: ... have us the adult belt system in the vehicle To help ed 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 restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the infant s shou...

Page 45: ...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 facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killedif the righ...

Page 46: ...on t usethe restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit formi for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturerwhether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored In the United States some child restraints also have a to...

Page 47: ... the rear seating positions You ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCH system You ll find anchors A in all three rear seating positions U In order to use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing ch...

Page 48: ...anchor B LATCHsystemattachment points c Trip strap A Vehicle anchor B LATCHsystem attachment points vvitn tnis system use tne LATZii system instead oi ii e vehicle s safety belts to secure a child restraint 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...d restraint in your vehicle Securing a ChildRestraintDesigned for the LATCH System 1 Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 If the child restr...

Page 50: ...ns that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instrllctions say 3 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 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the rest...

Page 51: ...shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facingchild restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 1 44 ...

Page 52: ...estraint 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 1 39 if the child restraint has one Be sureto follow the instructionsthat came with the ch...

Page 53: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 46 ...

Page 54: ...ee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 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 47 ...

Page 55: ...job and comply with federal regulations You canbesevelinjuredorkilled in acrash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are designedto work with safety belts but don t replace them Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger ...

Page 56: ...during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with frontal air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible whilestill maintaining control of the vehicle and should iiot lean oil the boor Anyone whois up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children a...

Page 57: ... Air Bags The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 30 for more information The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 50 ...

Page 58: ...ght front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has one the driver s side impact air bag is inthe side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 51 ...

Page 59: ... front of your vehicle goes straight intoa wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 18 mph 19 to 29 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 24 mph 29 to 38 5 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that...

Page 60: ...oes an Air Bag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The air bag supplementsthe protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper...

Page 61: ...flation 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 there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of 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 62: ...so equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records informationabout 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 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper s...

Page 63: ... manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 9 secondsafter theignitiol ey is turned off and the batteryis disconnected an air bag canstill inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag whenit inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sureto follow proper service procedures and make sure the person perfor...

Page 64: ...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 65: ... 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 replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or re...

Page 66: ...ms 2 15 I A I U L 1tnm2tir I l U L l V Trancax e I I u s I V Operatior 3 3f Shifting Out of Park P 2 27 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 27 Running Your Engine While YouAreParked 2 29 Engine Exhaust 2 28 Mirrors 2 30 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 30 ManualRearview Mirror with Onstar 2 30 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 31 Automatic DimmingRearview Mirror with Onstar 2 31 Outside Power Mirrors 2 32 O...

Page 67: ...the 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 68: ...cle has a number of features that can help prevent theft You can have a lot of trouble getting intoyour vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have spare keys If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar system with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle Onstar may be able to send a command to unlock your...

Page 69: ...closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this e e 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment e e Check the distance You may be t...

Page 70: ...larm Press this button to activate an alarm The ignition must be in OFF or ACC for the remote alarm to work When you press the remote alarm button the headlamps will flash the horn will sound repeatedly and your interior lamps will turn on attracting attention if you need it The alarm will continue until one of the following occurs The remote alarm button is pressed a second time the vehicle s ign...

Page 71: ...ll also cause the lamps to turn off If a door is opened during the 40 second period the interior lamps will remain on while the door is open Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 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 Remember to bring any remain...

Page 72: ...er Make sure the halves are together tightly so water won t get in Resynchronize and then test the transmitter Resynchronization Notice When the battery use care not to After you have changed the battery in your transmitter touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter you will need to resynchronizethe transmitter To do this press the LOC...

Page 73: ... 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 0 Outsiders can easily enter through an rhere are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle From the outside use your key or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter From the inside use the manual or power door locks To man...

Page 74: ... I _ I uI dUICU IUU lllU3L UDG YWUl I G I I I U L G R G y l G 3 3 G l I L l y ProgrammableAutomatic Door Locks Programmable automatic power door locks are a standard feature that is intended to provide enhanced 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...

Page 75: ...on on page 2 43 Disconnecting the vehicle s battery for up to a year will not change any previously programmed modes Lockout Protection To protect you from locking your key in the vehicle this feature stops the power doorlocks from locking when the key is in the ignition and a door is open If a power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition both doors will lock and...

Page 76: ... speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all theway ii you have air uuiieis ui 1 u i Gii i the See Engine Exhaust in the Index Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the key in the lock and turn it You can also press the car symbol on your remote keyless entry transmitter Remote ...

Page 77: ...own the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the emergency trunkrelease handle could damageit Pull down on the handle to lower the trunk lid Then close the trunk with your other hand If the trunk is not properly closed the TRUNK OPEN message will appear in the message center of your instrument panel cluster See Trunk Ajar Warning Message on page 3 44 for...

Page 78: ...ith thewindows 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 79: ...h 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 pressed down all the way the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also move them from...

Page 80: ... entry transmitter or a key or turns the ignition on with an incorrect key The horn will sound and the headlamps and back up lamps will flash for approximately two minutes When the alarm is armed the 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 ...

Page 81: ...to let you know the system is no longer armed Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passivetheft deterrentsystem Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock 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 SECURI...

Page 82: ...eline 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 lock...

Page 83: ...d 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 NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Don t try to shift to PARK P ifyour vehicle is moving If you do you coul...

Page 84: ...our key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it doesn t start within 10 seconds hold your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until your engine starts Wait about 15 seconds be...

Page 85: ...trical cord The cord is attached to the undersideof the diagonal brace which is located above the engine air cleanedfilter assembly 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 1IO volt AC outlet lugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded t...

Page 86: ... Automatic Transaxle Operation The above graphic is displayed on your instrument panel cluster Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you re in PARK P or NEUTRAL N to protect driveline components from improper operation There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK P This position locks your front wheels It s tne best position to use when you s rari ...

Page 87: ...ly your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P while the ignition is in ON If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK P while keeping the brake pedal pushed down and the shift lever button pressed in Release the shift lever button Then move the shift lever out of PARK P See Shifting Outof Park P on page 2 27 REVERSE R Use this ge...

Page 88: ...r if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far thatway your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced rightaway Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving but it ...

Page 89: ...ry deep sand or mud or wereup against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on ahill Parking Brake The parking brake is located to the left of the brake pedal near the driver s door To set the parking...

Page 90: ...et out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlyset 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 inthe Index Press and hold in the ...

Page 91: ...ling it toward you or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out...

Page 92: ...hed down Then move the shift lever out of PARK P being sure to press the shift lever button If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC 2 Apply and hold the brake pedal until the end of 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the engine and shift to the drive gear 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Step 4 you want Parking Over Thi...

Page 93: ... gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision different CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaustis coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediate...

Page 94: ... closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to Ifyou ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle ...

Page 95: ...mirror Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the button next to the lamp Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar If your vehicle has this feature this mirror has a lever located at the bottom of the mirror between the two lamps It is used to change the mirror from day to night position To reduce glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night pull the lever toward you To return the mirror t...

Page 96: ...ush the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glarefrom headlamps behind you This may take a few moments The mirror will lighten whenever you shift to REVERSE R Thprp ere t m lg mps lnmtyi nn the hnttnm nf the mirror Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the button next to the lamp The automatic dimming feature is turned on or of...

Page 97: ...ervice Onstar provides The outside power mirror controls are located near the driver s side window on the armrest Use the selector switch located above the four way control panel to choose either the left or right outside mirror Then press any of the four arrows located on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and th...

Page 98: ...tside mirrors will heat when you activate the rear driver s seat window defogger See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Climate Control System on page 3 21 A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther awaythan they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes ...

Page 99: ...here is no additional action required Press the Communication button to cancel the automatic redial a Emergency Button In anemergencysituation press the emergency service button Upon receiving the call an advisor at the center will locate your vehicle and assess the situation If necessary the advisor will alert the nearest emergency service provider Communication Button Press this button at the en...

Page 100: ...ncan be obtained when the mast is straight up and down Onstar Services The following services are available within Onstar service plans Your vehicle comes with a specific one year service plan that allows use of some or all of the following services Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment If an air bag deploys a priority emergency signal is automatically sent to the center An advisor will loc...

Page 101: ...Concierge Services The concierge advisor can obtain tickets reservations or help with vacation trip planning and other unique items and services Onstar System Limitations Complete limitations can be found on the Subscriber Services Agreement In order to provide you with excellent service calls with the Onstar Center may be monitored or recorded Onstar Service is available in the United States and ...

Page 102: ...Operation is subject to thefollowing 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 the Hom...

Page 103: ... and hold both the desired button on HomeLink and the hand held transmitter button Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openersmay 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 successfull...

Page 104: ... HomeLink buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming HomeLink Do not repeat Step 1 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner ...

Page 105: ... be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after Do not release the button 20 seconds While still holding the HomeLink button proceed with Step 2 under Progra...

Page 106: ...ear cupholders pull down on the cloth strap located toward the top of the center back seat cushion You will then have access to the dual cupholders Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it on the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocerv bags behind or inside the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net ...

Page 107: ...ly 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 su...

Page 108: ...le with Content Theft System Trunk Jamb Availablewith Content Theft System Horn Chirp On Timer Available with Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming Available with Remote Keyless Entry Return to Original Factory Settings Available for All Exit Vehicle Customization Mode Programming Mode To reset or customize the features you must first enter the vehicle customization mai...

Page 109: ... to verify the new setting and DONE will be displayed for one second The CHANGE ENGINE OIL light 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 110: ...ng the directions later in this section or program the next ieature available on your vehicle 3 4 Scroll using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons through the modes to change the current mode 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 se...

Page 111: ... The 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 ...

Page 112: ... 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 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 t...

Page 113: ...m your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Scroll using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows until ALARM appears on the display 2 Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttonto enter the submenu The current selection will have an asterisk next to it If you do not wish to change the current mode you can either exitthe programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the nex...

Page 114: ...ther exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle until TRNKJAMB appears on the display CHIRP Horn Chirp Timer This feature allows you to choose between short or long horn chirp sounds when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used Programmable Modes Mode 1 SHORT Short Chirp Mode 2 LONG Long Chirp Before your...

Page 115: ...llowing the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle FOB PROG Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming This feature allows you to match the remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle To match the transmitter do the following 1 Scroll using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows 2 Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the until FOB PROG appea...

Page 116: ...Readiness Light 3 30 Anti Lock BrakeSystem Traction Control System TCS Warning Light 3 33 Warning Light 3 32 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 34 Oil Pressure Indicator Light 3 37 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 Wa...

Page 117: ...3 62 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios 3 75 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 75 Understanding Radio Reception 3 76 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 77 Care of Your CDs 3 78 Care of Your CD Player 3 78 Backglass Antenna 3 78 XMTMSatellite RadioAntennaSystem 3 79 DAB Radio Antenna System 3 79 Vehicle Customization Settings 3 79 Chime Level Adjustment 3 79 3 2 ...

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Page 120: ...io Steering Wheel Controls If quipped D Instrument PanelCluster E HazardWarningFlasher Button F AudioSystem G Air Outlet H ExteriorLampsControl wheel I RemoteTrunkRelease J Tilt Steering Wheel Lever K HoodRelease L Cruising Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped M Ignition Switch N Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever 0 Climate Controls P GloveBox 3 5 ...

Page 121: ... the instrument panel 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 the...

Page 122: ...ft 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 located on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals HeadlampHigh Low BeamChanger Flash to Pass Feature 0 Windsh...

Page 123: ... turn or a lane 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 90 Turn Signal On Chime If you leave either one of your turn signals on and drive more than...

Page 124: ... cycles turn the band upward LO Low Speed Turn the band upward to LO for steady wiping at a low speed HI High Speed Turn the band upward to HI for steady wiping at 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...

Page 125: ...I Canada When you are low on washer fluid the LOW WASHER FLUID message will be illuminated in the message center for 60 seconds When the ignition is turned off this message will appear again for three seconds as a reminder that the fluid level is low Until the fluid tank is refilled every time you start your vehicle the LOW WASHER FLUID message will be illuminated in the message center for 60 seco...

Page 126: ...ptional begins to limit wheel spin the Traction Control System TCS on page 4 8 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on r b v n n n m v A l q a l I r m s n n t n n l l l n rJ c nn nmn C n n U I U I J G U W l I t 1 V I V V l l l U u I w I I I U t I U u I I y UIJbI lyuyb UUU If you leave your cruise control on when Iu re not using cruise you might...

Page 127: ... back up to your chosen speed and stay there Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press SET on the steering wheel then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Press ACC Accelerate onthesteeringwheel Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want an...

Page 128: ...g Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find t...

Page 129: ... the control all the way out turns the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights See lnterior Lamps on page 3 16 fo information on the instrumentpanel brightness control and on the dome lamps A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when theignition switch is off and the headlamps are on on lr Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamp...

Page 130: ...so come on When it s bright enough outside your headlamps will go Qff 2nd eL r nRL A CnmP en Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature provides a period of exterior lighting as you leave the area around your vehicle The feature is activated when the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamps control feature later described in this section and when the ignition is turned off Your headlam...

Page 131: ...ocated on the exterior lamps control Pull the knob out halfway and then turn the knob clockwise to brighten or counterclockwiseto dim the lights Courtesy Lamps When a door is opened the courtesy lamps automatically come on They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle You can also manually turn these lamps on by turning the exterior lamps control clockwise all the way to DOME The readi...

Page 132: ...lumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removedfrom the ignition The vehicle s ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work When the key is removed interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs e The ignition is moved to ...

Page 133: ...will turn off the lamps after only three minutes Battery rundown protection will also work if the headlamps are left on After having been left on for 10 minutes the headlamps and the parking lamps will flash three times They will remain on for one more minute before being turned off automatically Lift the cover to access the outlet When notusing the outlet make sure the protectivecover is in place...

Page 134: ...allation instructions included with the equipment Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating Notice Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Auxiliary Power Connection Po...

Page 135: ... the ashtray lift it up with the liner and pull it out The rear ashtray is located behind a small door at the rear of the console Push on the right side of the door 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 hold...

Page 136: ... directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows and some air is directed to the windshield The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode For more information see Defogging and Defrosting later in this section Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed If the airflow s...

Page 137: ...circulation mode on When the button is pressed an indicator light will come on You may have to set the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting during the day in order to see the indicator light The air conditioning compressor also comes on The recirculation mode cannot be used with outside air modes D or P Temperature Control Slide the levers marked D Driver or P Passenger to in...

Page 138: ...compressor unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode 1 1 1 1 1 _ _ I LIL 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ _ _ l L AI Defrost Pressing this button directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets with some air directed to the floor outlets In this mode the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the ...

Page 139: ...ow or to the side of the outlet to change the direction of the air flow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshieldthat may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GMapprovedhooddeflectorsmay adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside your vehi...

Page 140: ...nance on page 6 4 To change the passenger compartment air filter use the following steps 1 Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are 2 Raise the hood 3 Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from in the up position the fender rail and air inlet grille 4 Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passe lye r ssi u tijt ve lic e lz vvaL tu ce iiter 5 Remove the air inlet grille retainer...

Page 141: ... 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 of the gages s...

Page 142: ... know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how muchfuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically 3400 V6 Engine Cluster United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown Canada similar 3 27 ...

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Page 144: ...trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it Your tripkelect reset switchwill qo back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed andreleasedwithin 1 5 seconds If the button is pressed andheldfor longer than 1 5 seconds while in the trip odometer mode it will be reset to zero If the button is pressedand heldfor longer than 1 5 seconds while ...

Page 145: ...a fewseconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away If the air bag readiness light y s after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehic...

Page 146: ... I lullwl I am r u _ m fiv q nn Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem The LOW BRAKE FLUID message in the message center will also appear when there is a brake problem ...

Page 147: ...n accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light If your vehicle hasABS the anti lock brake system warning light will come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key I to ON If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engin...

Page 148: ...ControlSystem TCS on page 4 8 for more information If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction controi tne traction coniroi system will turn off and the warning light will come on If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system willturn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States 3400 V...

Page 149: ... system is working beyond its capacity See Engine Overheating on page 5 28 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light CHECK I I I United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics SecondGeneration and is intendedto assure that emissions are at acceptable level...

Page 150: ...u I I e L J I I Ul I I I I UU Y 0 Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on diagnosis and service may be required n j W U l I l r vehicle Dealer a qualified sewice cecter Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis ...

Page 151: ...sfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly See Filling Your Tank on page 5 7 It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page5 5 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently a...

Page 152: ...osed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replacedyour battery or if your battery has run down The diaqnostic svstem is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of ...

Page 153: ... the oil pressureis low If you do your engine can becomeso hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soonas possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Cruise Control Light CRUISE The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control unde...

Page 154: ...n as possible Here are three 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 indicatedthe tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank...

Page 155: ...d the system will not limit wheel spin The message will stay on for 60 seconds and then go out Four chimes will 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 Message TRACTION A...

Page 156: ...attery display will also stay on while the key is in continuously also ON until the engine is started If the message stays onafter starting the engine it could level See Engine Coolant on page 5 25 Engine Coolant indicate a problem with the generator drive belt or Temperature Gage on page 3 33and Engine some other charging system problem Have it checked Overheating on page5 28 for further informat...

Page 157: ...OIL LEVEL United States Canada This message is displayed for 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 again for three seconds to remind you that your engine oil level is low Be sure to have your vehicle serviced right away See Engine Oil on page5 15 on how to check the ...

Page 158: ...o Reset the Change Engine Oil Message under Engine Oil on page 5 15 Low Tire Message LOW TIRE PRESSURE I I I 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 i...

Page 159: ... door or one of the passenger s doors 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 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 160: ...see your dealer for service See Passlock onpage 2 76for more information LOW WASHER FLUID United States I 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 42 When the ignition is turned off this message will be displayed agai...

Page 161: ...e fuel gage for a better indication of the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank United States 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 31 for more informa...

Page 162: ...in top vehicle performance Highbeam Out Warning Message I I I I I 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 bulb...

Page 163: ...y 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 ...

Page 164: ...p Computer display 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 c c m p s I lri lncemust hP set Setting the Variance Tn fhP i itinn nn 2nd C IC P the D C tc the Compass Temperature mode Press ...

Page 165: ...the DIC to the Compassnemperature mode Press the RESET button for at least 10 seconds until the calibrationsymbol appears and all segments of the compass display are illuminated A chime will sound to confirm that the calibration mode is active Release the button and complete two or three 360 turns in an area free from large metal objects The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading...

Page 166: ... be traveled with the remainingfuel The fuel economyused to calculate 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 s...

Page 167: ...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 lgnition Positions on page 2 I7 Setting the Time Press and hold the HR or MN buttons loca...

Page 168: ...hat 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 a...

Page 169: ...automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the sameto 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 available wit...

Page 170: ...ght or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek onlyto stations that are in the selected band and m l y tc those with a strong signa 4 PSCAN PresetScan 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 the pushbuttons play for a few second...

Page 171: ... and the radio will display ALL 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 trebleto the manual mode push and releasethe AUDIO knob until MANUAL is displayed Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade A...

Page 172: ...s 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 function does not apply for XMTMor DAB RDS and DAB Messages ALERT Alert warns of local or national emergencies When an alert announceme...

Page 173: ...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 pressed DAB does not seek to a station that broadcaststraffic DAB only checks the current frequency for traffic support Traffic...

Page 174: ...blocked at a customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 The encryption code in your receiver is being updated and no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds No Sign1 Loss of signal 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 sianal should return after 4 second delay textdata N...

Page 175: ...Found XMLock Radio ID Unknown Check XM XMTMRadio Messages cont d in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers 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 60 ...

Page 176: ...two seconds to reverse at i7times the normal playing speed Release it to play the track The display will show ET and the elapsed time 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17times the normal play...

Page 177: ... disc should play It s very hot When the temperature returns to normal the disc should play The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are...

Page 178: ...quality audio and text information including song title artist name traffic weather emergency announcements and more Digital Audio Broadcast transmission services are curreniiy a ailable 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 and ot...

Page 179: ...ou see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display will now be the default Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch betweenAM FM FM2 or XM1 XM2 USA only if your radio is equipped with XMTMSatellite Radio Service or DAB1 DAB2 Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this k...

Page 180: ...ing steps 1 Turn heradio OR 2 Press BAND to select AM FM1 or FM2 or XM1 XM2 or DAB1 DAB2 3 4 5 6 Tune in the desired station Press AUTO TONE to choose the bass and treble equalization that best suits the type of station you are listening to Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons The radio wiii produce one beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return ...

Page 181: ...e fade will be adjusted to the middle position and the display will show the speaker balance To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position 3 66 Finding a PTY Station RDS XMTMand DAB To select and find a desired PTY ...

Page 182: ...ill stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system Thisfeature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist and song title call...

Page 183: ...n the TRAF button is pressed DAB does not seek to a station that broadcasts traffic DAB only checks the current frequency for traffic support Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can interrupt the play of a cassette CD or XMTM or DAB station Press the TRAF button The radio will seek to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announceme...

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Page 185: ...XMTMRadio Messages CQnt d No Texthformational No text or informational messages are available at this 3 70 ...

Page 186: ... at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending upo...

Page 187: ...o listen to the radio when a tape is playing The tape will stop but remain in the player TAPE CD Press this button to play a tape 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 theright of the cassette tape slot to eject...

Page 188: ... remain active until EJT is pressed Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing The display will show the CD symbol If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press DlSP or EJT If an error appears on the display see Compact Disc Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this p...

Page 189: ...pear on the display 4 SEEK b The right arrow is the same as the NEXT pushbutton and the left arrow is the same as the PREV pushbutton If either of the SEEK arrows is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD DlSP Display Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display To ch...

Page 190: ...Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed rnrJin Thn fncrttmrn a n r b q t n r n q t i p a l l r h r IaQrninn I U U I W I I I CI ICIUIUI CI l I UU l U L l V U l l J V J vu I I I Y When the ignition is off and RAP...

Page 191: ...s this button to silence the system Press it again to turn on the sound A VOL Volume v Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease volume 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 red...

Page 192: ...ault quality clean the tape player If this other casseRe has no improvement in sound For best results use a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassett...

Page 193: ...chanism Backglass Antenna The AM FM antenna is integratedwith the rear window defogger located in the rear window Be sure that the insidesurface of the rear windowis not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception Also for properradio reception the antenna connectorat the top centerof the rear window needs to be...

Page 194: ...le Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception If your vehicle is purchased in Canada and driven into the United States the DAB radio antenna system will not function DAB radio receptionis available in Canada only The performanceof your DAB antenna may be affected if your sunroof is open Chime Level Adjustment Chime level adjustment is only available on RDS radios Th...

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Page 196: ...overy 4 12 Passing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 14 Driving at Night 4 15 Driving in RainandonWetRoads 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 24 Winter Driving 4 25 If You AreStuck 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 Towing a Trai...

Page 197: ... on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentratingon a cellular telephone call reading or reachingfor something onthe floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause acollision with resultinginjury Ask a passenger to helpdo things like this or pull off the roadin a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniquesc...

Page 198: ... drinking depends upon four things Theamount of alcoholconsumed The drinker s bodyweight 0 The amount of food that is consumed before and The length of time it has taken the drinker to during drinking consume the alcohol 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 pe...

Page 199: ... affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0 05 percent Statistics show that the chanceof being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BACof 0 05 percent or above A driver with aBAC level of 0 06 pe...

Page 200: ...iveness and judgement can be affected by evena small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and driveor ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride homein a Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems hav...

Page 201: ...g 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 4 6 with the traffic and allow realisticfollowing 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 dr...

Page 202: ...and you re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here s what I LL n n n I rappel13wltl I M D 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 As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel ...

Page 203: ...l carry it in whatever direction it was headed whenthe 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 use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasingpressure In an emergency you will ...

Page 204: ...upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you ve chosen so you should use the lower gears only when necessary See Auto matk Transaxle Oper2tkm 0 1 page 2 2I TRAC OFF When the system is on this warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem See Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on page 3 33 When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel s...

Page 205: ...but 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 mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle ...

Page 206: ...e 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 Maintaina reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gentlyinto the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For ex...

Page 207: ...ood reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery YOU may find that your right wheels have droppedoff 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 208: ...ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it 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 approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing followi...

Page 209: ... re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let 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 to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and ...

Page 210: ... lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt If you have the anti lock braking system remember It helps avoid only the braking skid If you do not have anti lo...

Page 211: ...t down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the app...

Page 212: ...eavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to se...

Page 213: ...ng Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually rideon the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough Wh...

Page 214: ... your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly iving Through Flowin Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water asyou might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carriedaway As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could...

Page 215: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross countrytrip 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 216: ...expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing...

Page 217: ...eady 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 Washer Fluid Is the reservior full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine O...

Page 218: ... it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the 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 e e e 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 instrume...

Page 219: ...mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If yo lon t shiftdown yourbrakescouldget so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none go...

Page 220: ...nd you can climb the hill better Stay in your ownlane when driving on two lane roads inhills or mountains Don tswing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stayin your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be somethingin your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples ...

Page 221: ... include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where 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 222: ...hen you make a hard stop on a slippery road Whether you have theanti lock braking system or not you ll want to begin stopping sooner 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 wheels ...

Page 223: ...summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turnonyour hazard flshers Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful Tie a red cloth to your vehicle...

Page 224: ... you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the windo...

Page 225: ...ing your transaxle 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 67 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...

Page 226: ...ce known as a fjnll f 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 cantow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your...

Page 227: ...on Two labels on your vehicle show how much weightit may properly carry The Tire Loading Informationlabel is 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 inyour vehicle and the total weight you can carry This weight is c...

Page 228: ...e or the Gross rear axle Avln I A oight V Rztz g G A F R f r elfher the fre f r If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don t carry rr e than 167 nnunds 75 kg in your trunk Do nol dad your ve cle an leavier tha Cllr GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash...

Page 229: ...on t use the correct 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 couldbe seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the stepsin this section Ask your ...

Page 230: ...I W V l l I U I U I tJWIlL Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about swaycontrols 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 e e Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you towa trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engi...

Page 231: ...b 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 that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page4 32 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity A B If you re using a weigh carryinghitch or a weight distributing hitch the ...

Page 232: ... that does not attach to the bumper Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 28 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains betw...

Page 233: ... 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 4 38 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more pas...

Page 234: ...ift 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 THIRD 31 ir stead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 1 Parking on Hills You really sho j not rk le with a trailer attache...

Page 235: ...nce 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 information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all...

Page 236: ... 5 28 Cooling System 5 31 Power Steering Fluid 5 41 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 42 Brakes 5 43 _ _ Battery 5 46 Jump Starting 5 47 Headlamp Aiming 5 53 Bulb Replacement 5 54 Halogen Bulbs 5 54 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 54 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps 5 56 Back up Lamps 5 57 Replacement Bulbs 5 57 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 58 Tires 5...

Page 237: ... 5 87 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 87 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 87 Vehicle Identification 5 89 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 89 Service Parts Identification Label 5 89 Electrical System 5 90 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 90 Headlamp Wiring 5 90 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 90 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 90 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 90 Capacities and Specifications 5 97 N...

Page 238: ...s 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 239: ...E Maintenance Record on page6 16 oucanbe urt ani ourvehi cc d 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 If you u...

Page 240: ... 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 Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developedby theAmerican Automobile ManufacturersAssociation and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle ManufacturersAssociation for better vehicle p...

Page 241: ...mission control system to work properly You should not have to add anything to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulatedgasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specificationsdescribed earlier Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel...

Page 242: ...d by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank Fuel vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and 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 ...

Page 243: ...lowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way While refueling let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel opening To remove the 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 Vehicle on page5 84 When filling the tank do not overfill by squeezi...

Page 244: ...d maydamage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container l Neve ill a portable fuel conl ler while 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 ifthis occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into ap...

Page 245: ...ds clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids likefuel oil coolant brake fluid windshieldwasher 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 5 10 ...

Page 246: ...se 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the 3 Lift the hood secondary hood release Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 11 ...

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Page 248: ...owerUnderhoodFuseBlock F RadiatorPressureCap G EngineCoolantRecoveryTank H PowerSteeringFluidReservoir I Electric Cooling Fan J Engine Oil Fill Cap K Engine Oil Dipstick L Bleed Valves underneath engine shield M Transaxle Fluid Dipstick N Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir 0 Engine Air CleanedFilter 5 13 ...

Page 249: ...When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Code K engine you ll see the following 5 14 ...

Page 250: ...ck K Engine Oil Fill Cap L BleedValve underneath engine shield M Transaxle Fluid Dipstick N BrakeMasterCylinder Reservoir 0 EngineAirCleaner Filter compartment Engine Oil 1 I I United States 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 Oil Pressure Message on page 3 42 You should c...

Page 251: ...ellow loop located near the front of the engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for 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 ...

Page 252: ... that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged A 1 I I 3400 Code E V6 Engine SAE IOW 30 A r r 3800 Code K V6 Engine The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front of the engine near the yellow looped engine oil dipstick handle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for more information on location Be sure to fill i...

Page 253: ...t 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 I Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDEDSAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER 100 t 80 60 40 t 20 0 CI C 38 27 16 4 1 18 1 LD LOOK FOR MIS SYMBOL i...

Page 254: ...engine SA 1OW 30 is the viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30if it s going to be colder than 60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold colder than 0 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 2OW 50 under any conditions R...

Page 255: ...er This is based on engine revolutionsand engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicatedcan vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicatethat an oil change is necessary A CHANGE...

Page 256: ...to exit programming A chime will be heard to verify the exit 7n 7 subrrlerw neae I wiii Lt dispiay Using the Accelerator Pedal 1 Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off 2 Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message flashes the system is reset However if it stays on it did not reset You ll need to repeat the reset procedure What...

Page 257: ...ntenance Scheduleto determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 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 engine 3 Pull out the filter Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or othersto be burned The air cleaner...

Page 258: ...ce department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice 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 little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading ...

Page 259: ...w these steps The transaxle fluid dipstick handle is the black loop near the rear of the engine compartment toward the center See Engine Companlment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and paper towel then pull it back out again 3400 Code E V6 Engine 3800 Code K V6 Engine 340...

Page 260: ... d fc c t c itilt fluid it i 18 described under Howto Check earlier in this section 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extende...

Page 261: ...some other liquid suchas alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water andDEX COOL coolant Notic...

Page 262: ...very tank but be careful not to spill it If the coolant recoverytank is completely empty add on page5 28 caolafit to the radiatc See E 7ghe Overheathg Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to I Q W out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radia...

Page 263: ...sage 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 cool...

Page 264: ...ne is overheated the liquidsin 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 Nofice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged ...

Page 265: ...off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N I 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 I...

Page 266: ...s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A 2 C Coolant Recovery Tank Radiator Cap l l I I I L I c b u I L L I IYII IC UUUIII ly ralI 3800 V6 Engine A Coolant RecoveryTank B Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 31 ...

Page 267: ...y have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system I 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 run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could loseall coolant That could cause an engine fire andyou could be burned Get any leak f...

Page 268: ... of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 25 for more information Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wro...

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Page 270: ...nder 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 capto coolif you ever have to turn the pressurecap I I 5 35 ...

Page 271: ...t Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left The radiator pressure cap is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle near the diagonal cross brace See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for m...

Page 272: ...6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve A 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 6 Lift the engine cover shield at the front slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove ii1e cover shieia C Put the oil fill tube with cap attached in the valve cover oil fill hole until you re...

Page 273: ...ated on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 3800 V6 engine There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing 3800 V6 Bleed Valve 5 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 25 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 5 38 ...

Page 274: ...800 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 hole in the valve cover install oil fill tube and cap by twisting clockwise 7 3 Place the hole in the cover shield over the 8 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 9 Put the cap back on the coolant recov...

Page 275: ...lant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 12 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant beginsto 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 recoverytank should be at the HOT mark when t...

Page 276: ...servoir 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 compartment is hot the level should be at the H hot...

Page 277: ...e to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid LOW WASHER FLUID I I I United States Canada When this message is displayed it means the vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid You should add more windshield washer flui...

Page 278: ...well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold Thisallows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it 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 compartmen...

Page 279: ...ly when work is done on the brak lydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 31 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 15 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the...

Page 280: ...ded The sound may come and go or be heard all the time vour 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 workwell 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 brake repair Some dr...

Page 281: ... be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can 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 Battery Your new v...

Page 282: ...arting next for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learnhow to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Batteries can hurt J They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or They contain enough electricity to ignite burn you Ifyou don t follow these steps exactlv some Also for your audio system s...

Page 283: ...amaged 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 radio and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negati...

Page 284: ...losive gas could be present CAUTION Continued Battery fluid con ns acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engineis running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or mis...

Page 285: ...he positive terminal location of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal location of the vehicle with the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal location of the vehicle with the good bat...

Page 286: ...e The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are rem...

Page 287: ...e black negative cable from the 3 Disconnectthe red positive cable from the 4 Disconnectthe red positive cable from the other 5 Return the remote positive terminal cover to its vehicle with the good battery vehicle with the good battery vehicle original position A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery or Remote Positive Terminal C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal 5 52 ...

Page 288: ...an accident the headlampfor service However it is possible for YOU to re aim your aimmaybeaffected Aim adjustment to the lowbeamheadlamps by following the procedure in the service maybenecessary if it is difficult to see lane markers for manual for your vehicle horizontal aim or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim 5 53 ...

Page 289: ... Bulbs 1 dl CAUTION Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps Halogen bulbs have pressL led 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 High BeamHeadlamp B Low BeamHeadlamp C Parkingnurn SignalandSidemarkerLamp 1 Open the hood 2 Removethe air baffle 5 54 ...

Page 290: ...l connector 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 new bulb Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab on the bulb base into the matching notch in the retaining ring Turn the bulb a quarter turn clockwise until it stops Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the headla...

Page 291: ...5 Pull the assembly from the body carefully 6 To remove a socket turn it counterclockwise and pull it out 7 Pull the bulb out Do not twist it 8 Push the new bulb into the socket 9 Push the socket back into the assembly Tighten the socket by turning it clockwise 10 Reinstall the assembly and the two lower wing nuts Make sure that the wires are not pinched between the body of the vehicle andthe moun...

Page 292: ...n 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 Push the socket back into the assembly Tighten the socket by turning it clockwise Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back up 921 Front ParMurn Signal Front Sidemarker Lamps 194 3357NAK or 3457NAK 8 Reinstallthe assembly with the two screws 5 57 ...

Page 293: ...ove 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 replacementwhile in this position windshield 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the 1 4 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass push the release clip from under the blade connecting point...

Page 294: ...nd a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likelyto be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as...

Page 295: ...e at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket typegage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on thevalve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System Your vehicle may have...

Page 296: ...rk properly and may not alert you when a tire is low Aie lq I h In hn m n I U I u y I u y C I u V V l 1 1 1 b LI I C lyl llLlWl I 1 3 VI 1 UI 1111 yuu I GPGL Any time you adjust a tire s pressure rotate your tires or have one or more tires repaired or replaced you ll need to reset calibrate the tire pressure monitor system You ll also need to reset the system whenever you buy new tires and wheneve...

Page 297: ...re Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 500 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page5 63 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 66 for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on th...

Page 298: ... a scraper or wire brush later if you needto to get all the rust or dirtoff See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indica...

Page 299: ...s 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 tireso f different sizes or types radial and bias beltedtires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may...

Page 300: ...Performance Criteria TPC standards YqLirCKefits gfie g ji iGfiz Gzfiei jtfii 5 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 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of t...

Page 301: ...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 tirelife and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way orthe other the ...

Page 302: ...lamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 68 for more information Ring a usec rheel on your vehicleis dangerous You can t know how it s been used or howfar it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause a crash If you have to replace awheel use a newGM original equipment wheel Tire Chains Notice Us...

Page 303: ...le under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your ...

Page 304: ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is inthe trunk 1 Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it Then remove the cover 5 69 ...

Page 305: ...e compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire later in thissection for more information about the compact spare tire 3 Turn the nut holdingthe jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench 5 70 ...

Page 306: ... you ll be using include the jack A extension and protector guide B and wheel wrench C Your vehicle may have center caps if equipped with aluminum wheels To remove a center cap use the wrench to pry gently at the notch Don t use a tool that is narrower than thewrench to pry at this notch 5 71 ...

Page 307: ...th the wheel wrench If needed 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 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 72 ...

Page 308: ...ury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle A nI r i r r I T 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 For jacking at the vehicle s front location put jac...

Page 309: ...ng 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 the co...

Page 310: ...er towel todo this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brushlater if you needto to get all the rust or dirt off 3 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 4 Install the compact spare tire 5 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded...

Page 311: ...can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off This could lead toan accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them 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 for wheel nut torque specification ...

Page 312: ...le in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced Nofice 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 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other m e n t in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could st...

Page 313: ...e cover as far forward as possible Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full sizetire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tireon page 5 79 To ...

Page 314: ...pare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want You must calibrate the tire inflation monitor system after installing or removing the compact spare See Tire Pressure Monitor System onpage 5 60 The system may ...

Page 315: ... and wheel and maybe other partsof your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won tfit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together Notice Tire chains won t fit your compactspare Using them candamage your vehicle and can damage the chainstoo Don t use tire chains on your compact spare 5 80 ...

Page 316: ...hloride Acetone Lacquer Thinner 0 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 0 Alcohol Laundry Soap 0 Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl lea...

Page 317: ...a clean water dampened 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry the material and don t rub it roughly sponge to remove any excess cleaner towel or cloth 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 soiled area with cool wate...

Page 318: ... l l eU l l V V Y U U L V V V V I I I I I L V L I I U I I I I I J I I 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 cloth...

Page 319: ...or gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserveyour vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your 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 prod...

Page 320: ...ls from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners 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 fi...

Page 321: ...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 based products 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 materialto parts repaired or replaced to restore ...

Page 322: ...s can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on yourvehicle This damage can rake iwo forms biotcny ringiet snaped discolorations and smallirregular 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 vehicles damaged by this fallout condition wit hi 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase which...

Page 323: ...otects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wipina necessary GM Vehicle Care Ap cor Description r Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter Dearance Materials It d 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 odor eliminat...

Page 324: ...ervice Parts labels and the certificatesof title and registration Enaine Y Identification Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of your trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN 9 themodel designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from t...

Page 325: ...Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protectedby a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and OtherPower Options A circuit breaker in the driver s side instrument panel fuse block protects the power windows and other power accessories When the c...

Page 326: ...le Pull off thecover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Outside Devices 0 0 CMIBCMICLSTR PCM CRANIQ CIG AUX BCM r l ABSIPCM TURN SIGNAL CRUISE AClCRUlSE A C FAN n u STR COL 0 PWR MIR C L S T W M IHTDST BCM InsideDevices 1 RETAINED I A C C J W R PWR RELAY Fuses Usage I Fuses Usage I I IlClU V V I t J J t l 3 V V I I I U 3 1 IIeiu IPCM C 5 91 ...

Page 327: ...Module AC CRUISE Cruise Control Module A C FAN STR COL HVAC Blower Steering Wheel Lighting DR LK IBody Control Module Door Lock Controls PWRMIR CLSTWBCM Power Mirrors Driver s Heated Seat Body Control LHHTD Link Connector Battery ST BCM Module Battery controlled Loads Cluster Body Control Module Data TrapAlertTMSystem Circuit Breakers Usage RETAINED ACCESSORY PWR BRKR Power Windows Sunroof Breaker...

Page 328: ...led FUSES to expose the fuses Outside Devices RH HTDST PARK LP 0 0 U B U LP DIC RKE T WROOF BPP 0 HVAC BLO LnpBRp w o m 0 BRK SW HA2SW REAR PRK LP i_lREAR DEFOG u B e l FRT PARKLP Inside Devices PWR SEATS I BRKR m8 REAR DEFOG 1 Fuses Usage I I HH H I U S I I passenger Heated seat I PWR DROP I Accommodated Device I B U LP I Back up Lamps river InformationCenter Remote 5 93 ...

Page 329: ...tch AUX PWR Cigarette Lighter C LTR Accessory Power Outlet Battery RADIO FRT PARK LP Radio Radio Amplifier Remote Relavs PARK LP RELAY BACKUP LP RELAY BATT RUN DOWN PROTECTION RELAY REAR DEFOG RELAY Usage Parking Lamp Relay Back up Lamps Relay Battery Run Down Protection Relay Rear Defogger Relay Heated Mirror Relay I Breakers I Usage I IE SEATS IPowerSeatCircuitBreaker I IRear Defogger Breaker 5 ...

Page 330: ...fuse block in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page5 12 for more informationon location LEFTIIP I HORN RLY L J I I I UCT L E PCM AJC RLY CMPR I DRL RELAY I Davtime Runnina Lamtx I 5 95 ...

Page 331: ...ooling Fan Control Relay Primary Cooling Fan Driver s Side Relays Usage IGNRELAY Ignition Relay IA C CMPR IHVAC Compressor I Fuses 1 Usaqe IGN SW RT I P 3 U HOOD 2 COOLING FANS FAN CONT 2 3 Ignition Switch Rear Defogger Audio System Ignition Relay AIRPump Cooling fans Battery Relays 2 3 FANCON I ICooling Fan Control Relays I AIR PMP RLY IAir Induction ReactionPumpRelay Battery FUEL INJ IFuel injec...

Page 332: ...ng Reservoir 3400 Code E V6 3800 Code K V6 Engine Oil with Filter 3400 Code E V6 3800 Code K V6 Fuei Tank Air ConditioningRefrigerant R l34a T All capacitiesare approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manuai See Pad 1 7 Recommended Fluids ana Lubricants on page6 15 CaDacities English 7 4 quarts 10 quarts 11 3quarts 11 7quarts 4 5 quarts 4 5 quarts i7...

Page 333: ...Engine Specifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 98 ...

Page 334: ...eplacement Parts Part Number Engine Air leaner Filter All Engines AI 614C Passenger CompartmentAir Filter All Engines GM Part No 10406026 Engine Oil Filter All Engines PF47 Automatic Transmission Filter All Engines 24206433 Spark Plugs All Engines 41 101 5 99 ...

Page 335: ...ormal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Spark Plug Gap All Engines Windshield Wiper Blades Length Type Zont d Number 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 22 0 inches 56 0 cm Shepherd s Hook AC Delco part number I 5 100 ...

Page 336: ...achFuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Twice a Year 6 10 How This Section is Organized 6 3 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 13 Exhaust System Inspection 6 14 Fuel System Inspection 6 14 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 14 Throttle System Inspection 6 14 Brake System Inspection 6 14 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...

Page 337: ... are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissionsfrom 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 inspectionsand recommended fluids an...

Page 338: ...Part 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 necessar...

Page 339: ...enance 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 trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts 6 4 The proper fluids and lubricantsto use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replacedand all necessary repairs done bef...

Page 340: ...h an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must resetthe system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel It is possibl...

Page 341: ...0 Miles 50 000 km 0 If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5 62for proper rotation patternand additional information See footnote 62 See footnote 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0 Rot...

Page 342: ... regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 62 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 42 See footnote 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 62for proper rotation pattern...

Page 343: ...s An Emission Control C I Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Service 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery s...

Page 344: ...the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page5 15 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page5 25for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid...

Page 345: ...re the horn chirps and the latch releases Follow the disabling procedure See Trunk on page 2 11 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstripswill 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 on page 6 15 Automatic Tra...

Page 346: ...n PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service _ _ len you are doing this check the r k l e 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 24 if neces...

Page 347: ...ar brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine runningand transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is heldby the parking brake only To check the PARK...

Page 348: ...procedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual See Service Publications Ordering Informationon page 7 9 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and 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 c...

Page 349: ...tside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interferenceor binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accel...

Page 350: ... Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 1052884 in Canada 993294 or equivalent DEXRON Ill Automatic Transmission Fluid Mulit Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or equivalent or lubricant meetin...

Page 351: ... performed record the date odometer reading and who performedthe service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 16 ...

Page 352: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 17 ...

Page 353: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 18 ...

Page 354: ...rs 7 3 Customer AssistanceOffices 7 4 GM MobilityProgramfor Persons with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Reporting Safety Defects tothe United States Government 7 8 Reporting Safety Defects tothe Canadian Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 9 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 9 7 1 ...

Page 355: ...f after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage youto call the toll free number in order to giv...

Page 356: ...ee of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA ...

Page 357: ...phone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 All Overseas Locations 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 Fax Num ber 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 31 3 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands FmNumber 313 381 0022 I 1 800 496 9994 Please contact the local General Motors B...

Page 358: ...tion Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet membership in Roadside Assistance is free Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year by calling 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 This toll free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem canno...

Page 359: ...m whichever occurs first All Courtesy Careservices must be pre arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer service management Basic Careand Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage providedbythe New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reservesthe rightto modify or discontinue Basic Careand Courtesy Careat any time The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you wit...

Page 360: ...s and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that yousimply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possibleto allow for same day repair If y i z c t b S E L E i h se jcz Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenienceby providing several ...

Page 361: ...alers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please 7 8 contact you dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportationarrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle LimitedWarranty...

Page 362: ...ks Street Tower C Ottawa Ontario KIA ON5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 51 70 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 ...

Page 363: ...l information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publicationsare available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please ...

Page 364: ...nna XMTMSatelliteRadioSystem 3 79 Anti lockBrakeSystem ABS 4 6 Anti LockBrake SystemWarningLight 3 32 Appearance Care 5 81 Care of Safety Belts 5 84 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 87 Cleaning the Inside ofYourVehicle 5 81 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 84 Finish Damage 5 86 Sheet Metal Damage 5 86 Underbody Maintenance 5 87 Weatherstrips 5 84 Arming with the PowerLockSwitch 2 15 Arming withtheR...

Page 365: ...arningMessage 3 41 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 22 Body Lubrication Service 6 10 Brake Low Fluid Warning Message 3 46 Parking 2 24 Brake cont System Inspection 6 14 System WarningLight 3 31 Brake Fluid 5 43 Brake Wear 5 45 Brakes 5 43 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In NewVehicle 2 17 Bulb Replacement 5 54 Back up Lamps 5 57 Halogen Bulbs 5 54 Headlamp Aiming 5 53 Headlamps Front T...

Page 366: ... LATCHSystem 1 40 OlderChildren 1 29 Child Restraints cont Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Securing a Child Restraint in a RearSeat Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Top Strap 1 39 Top StrapAnchor Location 1 40 Where to Putthe Restraint 1 38 LATCHSystem 1 42 Position 1 43 Seat Position y b e1 459 Chime Level Adjustment 1 3 79 CHIRP HornChirpTimer 2 49 Cigarette Lighter 3 20...

Page 367: ...rting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 8 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 9 DABRadio 3 77 DaytimeRunningLamps AutomaticHeadlamp System 3 14 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogging and Defrosting 3 23 Delayed Entry Lighting 3 17 Delayed Exit Lighting 3 17 DelayedHeadlamps 3 15 DinghyTowing 4 3...

Page 368: ...rFuses 5 90 EmergencyTrunkReleaseHandle 2 12 Emisions Inspection andMaintenance Engine Programs 3 37 Battery 5 46 Air CleanedFilter 5 22 Change Oil Message 3 43 Checkand Service EngineSoon Light 3 34 Coolant 5 25 Coolant Heater 2 20 Coolant TemperatureGage 3 33 EngineCompartmentOverview 5 12 Exhaust 2 28 Low Oil Level Message 3 42 Oil 5 15 Overheating 5 28 Starting 2 18 Engine Coolant Level Check ...

Page 369: ... 46 FOBPROG Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming 2 50 FogLamps 3 16 Folding RearSeat 1 8 Following Distance 4 38 Footnotes 6 5 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable FuelContainer 5 9 Filling YourTank 5 7 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 7 Gage 3 39 Gasoline Octane 5 5 LowWarningMessage 3 46 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 System Inspection 6 14 Windshield Wiper 5 90 Fuses F...

Page 370: ... l G Release 5 11 Horn 3 7 Hot Coolant TemperatureWarning Message 3 41 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank 5 33 Howto Add Coolant to the Radiator 5 36 Howto Add Fluid 5 25 How to Check 5 23 5 60 How to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 41 How toUse This Manual ii Hydroplaning 4 18 How toWearSafety Belts Properly 1 15 If No Steam Is CorningFrom Your Engine 5 30 If Steam Is Coming From Your E...

Page 371: ...ps Exterior 3 14 Interior 3 16 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 16 1 24 LATCH System Child Restraints Securing a Child RestraintDesigned for the LATCHSystem Latches Seatback Leather Leaving Your Vehicle Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning Light AirBagReadiness Anti Lock BrakeSystemWarning 1 40 1 42 1 6 5 83 2 10 2 26 3 30 3 32 BrakeSystemWarning 3 31 Cruise Control 3 38 Malfunction Indicator 3 34 Oil P...

Page 372: ...t System inspeciion 6 34 MaintenanceSchedule cont How This Section is Organized 6 3 Introduction 6 2 MaintenanceRequirements 6 2 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 6 4 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 13 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 15 Part E Maintenance Record 6 16 ScheduledMaintenance 6 4 Steering SuspensionandFront Drive Axle Boot a...

Page 373: ...ror 2 33 Outside Heated Mirrors 2 33 Outside Power Mirrors 2 32 Mirrors 0 Odometer 3 29 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Oil Engine 5 15 Pressure Indicator Light 3 37 PressureMessage 3 42 Older Children Restraints 1 29 OnStaP Services 2 35 Onstar System 2 34 Onstar System Limitations 2 36 Operation Tips 3 24 ORIG SET Return to the Original Settings 2 50 OtherWarning Devices 3 6 Outside OIL LIFE GM Oil Life ...

Page 374: ...tion 3 19 DoorLocks 2 9 h o p 3 1Y ElectricalSystem 5 90 Steering Fluid 5 41 Windows 2 14 Power Steering 4 10 Six Way Seats 1 3 Programmable Automatic DoorLocks 2 9 ProgrammableModes 2 9 ProgrammingMode 2 43 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 37 Questions and AnswersAbout Safety Belts 1 14 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 28 Radios 3 52 Care ofYour Cassette Tape Player 3 77 Care ofYour CD Player 3 78 C...

Page 375: ...t 7 9 General Motors 7 9 United States Government 7 8 SpareTire 5 72 NutCaps 5 71 Reprogramminga Single HomeLink Button 2 40 Resetting Defaults 2 40 Resetting the Trip Computer 3 51 Restraint SystemCheck 6 10 Checking Your RestraintSystems 1 57 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 58 Restraint Systems Checking 1 57 Resynchronization 2 7 Replacing Parts 1 58 Restraints Head 1 6 Retained...

Page 376: ...3 34 Securinga Child Restraint nmn e l n Service cont Message 3 45 Traction SystemWarningMessage 3 40 VehicleSoonMessage 3 47 Service Bulletins 7 10 Service Manuals 7 9 Setting Preset Stations 3 55 3 65 Setting theTime 3 52 Setting the Tone Bassflreble 3 56 3 65 SETTINGS Display Current Settings 2 44 Shifting Into Park P 2 25 Publications Ordering Information 7 9 Sheet Metal Damage 5 86 Shifting O...

Page 377: ... Check 6 9 TIRE MON Tire Inflation Monitor Reset 2 44 Tires 5 59 5 86 Buying New Tires 5 64 Chains 5 67 Changinga Flat Tire 5 68 CompactSpareTire 5 79 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 68 Inflation TirePressure 5 60 Inspection and Rotation 5 62 Pressure Monitor System 5 60 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 65 Wheel Alignment andTireBalance 5 66 When It Is TimeforNewTires 5 63 To Use the EngineCoolantHeater 2 20 ...

Page 378: ... 48 TurnSignaVMultifunction Lever 3 7 Underbody Flushing Service 6 12 UnderhoodFuseBlock Lower 5 96 UnderhoodFuseBlock Upper 5 95 UnderstandingRadioReception 3 76 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 65 United States 7 4 UsedReplacementWheels 5 67 Using Cleaner on Fabric 5 82 Using HomeLinkO 2 40 v Vehicle Control 4 5 Customization Settings 3 79 DamageWarnings iv Loading 4 32 Service SoonMessage 3 47 Sy...

Page 379: ...66 When to AddEngine Oil 5 17 When to ChangeEngine Oil GM Oil Life SystemTM 5 20 When to Check 5 60 When to CheckandChange 5 23 When to CheckPower Steering Fluid 5 41 WhenYouAreReady to LeaveAfter Parking ona Hill 4 40 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Why Safety Belts Work 1 11 Windows 2 13 Power 2 14 Windshield andWiperBlades 5 85 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 42 Windshield Washer Fluid LevelChec...

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