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4. After the engine cools,

open the coolant air
bleed valve. The bleed
valve is located on
the thermostat
housing.

5. Fill the radiator with the

proper DEX-COOL

coolant mixture,
up to the base of the
filler neck. See
Engine Coolant on
page 5-26 for more
information about the
proper coolant mixture.

If a stream of coolant is coming from an air bleed
valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the
valve after the radiator is filled.

6. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine

and the compartment.

7. Replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield.

7.1. Remove the oil fill tube, with cap attached,

from the valve cover.

7.2. Insert the catch tab on the cover shield

under the bracket on the engine.

7.3. Place the hole in the cover shield over the

hole in the valve cover. Install oil fill tube and
cap by twisting clockwise.

7.4. If the vehicle has a supercharged engine,

install the nut in the center of the cover
shield.

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Содержание 2004 Regal

Страница 1: ...and Indicators 3 26 Driver Information Center DIC 3 42 Audio System s 3 44 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 31 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3...

Страница 2: ...is manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10334119 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 18 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French co...

Страница 3: ...CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read...

Страница 4: ...bels 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...

Страница 5: ...These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle v...

Страница 6: ...NOTES vi...

Страница 7: ...straint Systems 1 32 Where to Put the Restraint 1 35 Top Strap 1 36 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 37 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 38 Securing a Child Restraint Designed f...

Страница 8: ...en movement could startle 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 Lift the bar located under the front of the passe...

Страница 9: ...r lower the entire seat push the control up or down To raise or lower the front of the seat push the front of the control up or down To raise or lower the rear of the seat push the rear of the control...

Страница 10: ...t to release the seatback then move the seatback to the desired position Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move...

Страница 11: ...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 This could cause serious internal...

Страница 12: ...lts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or...

Страница 13: ...See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 29 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a...

Страница 14: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 8...

Страница 15: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 9...

Страница 16: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Страница 17: ...llisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident...

Страница 18: ...on 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 P...

Страница 19: ...ng pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt s...

Страница 20: ...d be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder To move it down squeeze the release lever and the shoulder belt guide as shown and move the height adjuster to the desired position...

Страница 21: ...oo loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury Th...

Страница 22: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Страница 23: ...riously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Страница 24: ...across the body CAUTION 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 w...

Страница 25: ...nt 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 p...

Страница 26: ...lt 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...

Страница 27: ...you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people i...

Страница 28: ...more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it...

Страница 29: ...uries 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...

Страница 30: ...s the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster s...

Страница 31: ...c cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic co...

Страница 32: ...he seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t lo...

Страница 33: ...der belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thi...

Страница 34: ...child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but 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 res...

Страница 35: ...elt force to the 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 ag...

Страница 36: ...ntil a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenl...

Страница 37: ...ich it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is t...

Страница 38: ...e child s abdomen 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...

Страница 39: ...f 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 wit...

Страница 40: ...restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child...

Страница 41: ...ther than the front seat We therefore recommend 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 an...

Страница 42: ...aint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit...

Страница 43: ...p anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location The vehicle has top stra...

Страница 44: ...all three rear seating positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicles anchors A B and child restraint a...

Страница 45: ...ns CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint isn t attached to its anchorage points the restraint won t be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed M...

Страница 46: ...restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If...

Страница 47: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Страница 48: ...o back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint...

Страница 49: ...kle 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 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the c...

Страница 50: ...child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint If you...

Страница 51: ...elt 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...

Страница 52: ...adult or larger child passenger Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems Your vehicle has air bags a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag f...

Страница 53: ...al crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past The side impact air bag for the driver is designed to inflate only in moderate to severe CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued crashes wh...

Страница 54: ...m Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Older Children...

Страница 55: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 49...

Страница 56: ...t not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and...

Страница 57: ...ill inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design A driver s side impact air bag is not designed to inflate in...

Страница 58: ...Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger...

Страница 59: ...A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnos...

Страница 60: ...the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Restraint Syst...

Страница 61: ...r a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during...

Страница 62: ...NOTES 1 56...

Страница 63: ...Engine 2 19 Engine Coolant Heater 2 20 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 21 Parking Brake 2 24 Shifting Into Park P 2 25 Shifting Out of Park P 2 27 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 28 Engine Exhaust 2...

Страница 64: ...the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not...

Страница 65: ...damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If the vehicle has the OnStar system with an active subscription and the keys were locked inside a command could be sent by the OnStar system t...

Страница 66: ...e location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary S...

Страница 67: ...n be selected to confirm a LOCK command Mode 1 One Chime No Verification Mode 2 Two Chimes Horn Chirp Mode 3 Three Chimes Headlamps Flash Mode 4 Four Chimes Horn Chirp and Headlamps Flash The vehicle...

Страница 68: ...vehicle will enter Mode 1 5 To set a mode release the power door unlock switch after the chime sequence of the desired mode is heard Disconnecting the vehicle s battery for up to a year will not affec...

Страница 69: ...en a remote keyless entry door unlock command is received by the vehicle The ignition must be off for this feature to work The interior lamps will stay on until either the ignition is turned to RUN or...

Страница 70: ...battery do the following 1 Insert a flat object like a thin coin into the slot on the back of the transmitter and pry apart the front and back 2 Remove the old battery but do not use a metal object to...

Страница 71: ...e by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down...

Страница 72: ...be set to one of four operating modes Mode 1 Doors do not lock or unlock automatically when the transaxle is shifted out of or into PARK P Mode 2 All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shi...

Страница 73: ...up to a year will not affect the programmed mode Lockout Protection This feature helps to prevent a driver from locking the keys inside of the vehicle by disabling the power door locks when the follow...

Страница 74: ...at will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 29 Trunk...

Страница 75: ...d the DOOR TRUNK ajar warning light will appear in the message center of the instrument panel cluster See Door Trunk Ajar Warning Light on page 3 40 for more information Emergency Trunk Release Handle...

Страница 76: ...ith the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with...

Страница 77: ...Out The driver s window controls also include a lock out switch Press LOCK on this control to prevent passengers from using their window switches The driver can still control all the windows with the...

Страница 78: ...for about three minutes If someone tries to start the vehicle again with the wrong key or uses another incorrect key during this time the vehicle will not start This discourages someone from randomly...

Страница 79: ...f a PASS Key II ignition key is lost or damaged see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key II to have a new key made Also see Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 for more information...

Страница 80: ...rn the key hard Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of these works then your vehicle needs service C OFF In this position the e...

Страница 81: ...draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it does not start within 10 seconds hold the key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until the engine starts Wait about 15 seconds between each...

Страница 82: ...rd is attached to the underside of the vehicle s diagonal brace which is located above the engine air cleaner filter assembly 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the c...

Страница 83: ...g The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation The shift lever located on the console between the seats operates the automatic transaxle The ignition...

Страница 84: ...P before starting the engine The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You must fully apply the regular brakes before shifting from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN If you can...

Страница 85: ...you increase speed may damage the transaxle Have your vehicle serviced right away You can drive in SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for higher speeds u...

Страница 86: ...lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the ac...

Страница 87: ...irmly set 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 will not move even when you are on fairly level...

Страница 88: ...PARK P without first pushing the shift lever button If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If the vehicle is parked on a hill and the transaxle is not s...

Страница 89: ...as possible Shift Lock Release The vehicle is equipped with a shift lock release system It is designed to prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK P and the shift lever button is...

Страница 90: ...do the following 1 Remove the override access slot cap 2 Insert a key or tool into the access slot and press and hold the override mechanism release button 3 Move the shift lever into the desired gear...

Страница 91: ...vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs...

Страница 92: ...ngine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 26 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parkin...

Страница 93: ...It has a lever located at the bottom between the two lamps To reduce glare from other vehicles headlamps pull the lever to the night position For the day position push the lever to its original positi...

Страница 94: ...c Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the OnStar System The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing the left button loc...

Страница 95: ...desired direction Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle Outside Convex Mirror The passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is...

Страница 96: ...reement is required prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use Terms and conditions of the Subscripti...

Страница 97: ...Star user s guide in your vehicle s glove box or call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news entertainment and informativ...

Страница 98: ...ner The switch works only when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP in Ignition Positions on page 2 18 VENT To raise the sunroof to the ve...

Страница 99: ...arning Light 3 32 Traction Control System TCS Warning Light 3 33 Low Traction Light 3 33 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 3 34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 34 Tire Pressure Light 3 35 Mal...

Страница 100: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 2...

Страница 101: ...ols See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 62 G Air Outlets See Outlet Adjustment on page 3 24 H Side Window Defogger Outlet See Outlet Adjustment on page 3 24 I Hood Release See Hood Release on...

Страница 102: ...activate the front and rear turn signals to flash on and off The hazard warning flashers work no matter what position the key is in and even if it is not in the ignition When the hazard warning flash...

Страница 103: ...el hold it and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable driving position and release the lever to lock it into place Tilt the steering wheel to the highest position to give more room wh...

Страница 104: ...or lane change or that fail to work may indicate a burned out signal bulb or fuse Other drivers will not see the signal See Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps on page 5 56 and Taillamps Turn Signal a...

Страница 105: ...low speed HI High Speed Turn the band away from you to HI and past the delay settings for steady wiping at high speed Delayed Wiping Turn the band away from you just past OFF to one of the five delay...

Страница 106: ...an be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When the brakes are applied the cruis...

Страница 107: ...ant 3 Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppos...

Страница 108: ...ton briefly Each time this is done the vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle s speed When you...

Страница 109: ...halfway to the first position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following Taillamps License Plate Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps Pull the control out all the wa...

Страница 110: ...outside the headlamps will go off and the front turn signal lamps will come on To idle the vehicle with the DRL and automatic headlamp control off set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or...

Страница 111: ...time period of less than 10 seconds After releasing the unlock position on the power door lock switch a single chime will be heard if the delayed headlamp illumination function has been turned off Two...

Страница 112: ...s not opened the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds Entry lighting includes a feature called theater dimming With theater dimming the lamps do not turn off at the end of the delay time Instead...

Страница 113: ...of 25 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to RUN Perimeter lighting can be turned on or off when the driver performs the following sequence with the engine off and the doors closed 1 Turn...

Страница 114: ...onsole near the floor on the passenger s side Open the cover to use the outlet Be sure to close the cover when the outlet is not in use Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damag...

Страница 115: ...will pop back out by itself Notice If you put papers or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle Never put fla...

Страница 116: ...est fan speed DRIVER Driver s Side Temperature The lever on the left adjusts the air temperature for the driver s side outlets Slide the lever up to raise the temperature and down to lower the tempera...

Страница 117: ...on the right knob directs most of the air through the defroster and the side window outlets Some of the air is directed to the floor and side window outlets The air conditioning compressor will run a...

Страница 118: ...ress the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature the air delivery mode and the fan speed There might be a delay of two to three minutes before the fan comes on when the automatic o...

Страница 119: ...e and the length of time that has elapsed since the vehicle was last driven 3 Wait for the system to regulate This may take from 10 to 30 minutes Then adjust the temperature if necessary Do not cover...

Страница 120: ...Instrument Panel This mode directs air through the instrument panel outlets FLOOR This setting sends most of the air through the outlets near the floor The rest comes out of the defroster and side win...

Страница 121: ...solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel near the windshield or the system will not work properly Passenger Control The arrow buttons to control the temperature on the passenger sid...

Страница 122: ...ch will appear on the display Select a fan speed The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Do not drive the vehicle until...

Страница 123: ...he engine compartment below the inlet grille near the passenger s side of the windshield wiper arm The filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering the air conditioning module Like the engine...

Страница 124: ...there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know...

Страница 125: ...ance how the vehicle is running It will show how fast the vehicle is going about how much fuel is in the fuel tank and many other things needed to drive safely and economically United States Uplevel w...

Страница 126: ...will be done But if it cannot then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odome...

Страница 127: ...ered by your warranty Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area Safety Belt Reminder Light When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for sever...

Страница 128: ...he vehicle is started or comes on as the vehicle is being driven there may be an electrical problem and the air bag system may not work properly Have the vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air...

Страница 129: ...icle must be driven a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all the accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light The vehicle s hydraulic brake system...

Страница 130: ...ully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light If the vehicle has anti lock brakes this warning light will come on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to RU...

Страница 131: ...ll come on until the brakes cool down If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem If there is a base brake problem with Full Range Traction Control If the traction control...

Страница 132: ...orking If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 5 29 Engine Coola...

Страница 133: ...le See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 68 The light will stay on while the ignition is on until the system is reset See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 69 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service E...

Страница 134: ...is light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system...

Страница 135: ...igned You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the...

Страница 136: ...ing This light indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed right away The...

Страница 137: ...od when the key is turned to on and the engine cranks It does not monitor the engine oil level when the engine is running An oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off for a c...

Страница 138: ...ontrol Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever the cruise control is set See Cruise Control under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 5 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light If the LOW WASH light come...

Страница 139: ...he fuel tank when the ignition is on When the indicator nears empty there is still a little fuel left but you should get more fuel soon Here are four things that some owners ask about All these things...

Страница 140: ...the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working If it does not come on then have it fixed Driver Information Center DIC If the vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC it is located...

Страница 141: ...the DIC are located to the left of the steering wheel just below the instrument panel cluster MODE Press this button to change the mode being displayed RESET Press this button to reset the mode displa...

Страница 142: ...to Reset the CHANGE OIL SOON light under Engine Oil on page 5 16 Also see When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life System under Engine Oil on page 5 16 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 RANGE This m...

Страница 143: ...on page 2 18 Setting the Time Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on the display AM will appear for morning hours Press and hold M until the correct minute appears on the display The time...

Страница 144: ...ntil SCAN appears on the display The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and h...

Страница 145: ...rock and classical Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then turn the AUDIO k...

Страница 146: ...ers 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 Finding a P...

Страница 147: ...ocal or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is muted or a CD is playin...

Страница 148: ...if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements Radio Messages CAL CALIBRATE Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means t...

Страница 149: ...il the display flashes The selected display will now be the default SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If you hold the button or p...

Страница 150: ...hour and try again There may have been a problem while burning the CD The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error...

Страница 151: ...SCAN appears on the display The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold...

Страница 152: ...rock and classical Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then turn the AUDIO k...

Страница 153: ...rs 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 Finding a Pr...

Страница 154: ...ed on RDS Messages ALERT Alert warns of local or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even...

Страница 155: ...the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements Radio Messages CAL CALIBRATE Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that...

Страница 156: ...s on the display You will hear a beep The tape will go to the next selection play for a few seconds then go on to the next selection The cassette tape will only scan forward Press either SEEK arrow ag...

Страница 157: ...label side up The player will pull it in The CD should begin playing If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is off first press the eject button or DISP If you turn off the ignition...

Страница 158: ...conds have played If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD Press the right arrow to go to the next track If you hold the button or pres...

Страница 159: ...r dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio...

Страница 160: ...or CD is playing press this button to listen to the radio The inactive cassette or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening SRCE Source Press this button to play a cassette tape or...

Страница 161: ...ayer 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...

Страница 162: ...e or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window antenna and or the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not clear the inside rear window w...

Страница 163: ...sing 4 14 Loss of Control 4 15 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 18 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Moun...

Страница 164: ...driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficu...

Страница 165: ...rinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to...

Страница 166: ...BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent h...

Страница 167: ...signate a driver who will not drink 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...

Страница 168: ...ther it is pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking...

Страница 169: ...ock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal Le...

Страница 170: ...oom up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brake pedal...

Страница 171: ...oth of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin The LOW TRAC light will come on when...

Страница 172: ...and will go out when the system is turned back on Traction Control System TCS The vehicle may have a Traction Control System TCS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road cond...

Страница 173: ...ppery road conditions you should always leave the TCS on But you can turn the system off if you ever need to The TCS should be turned off if the vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking...

Страница 174: ...he brakes Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those...

Страница 175: ...ese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space...

Страница 176: ...ther vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a b...

Страница 177: ...r your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead o...

Страница 178: ...when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because...

Страница 179: ...dlamps behind you Since you can not see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only...

Страница 180: ...inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headl...

Страница 181: ...signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes ca...

Страница 182: ...eep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you...

Страница 183: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See...

Страница 184: ...he 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 traf...

Страница 185: ...to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to he...

Страница 186: ...e some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequ...

Страница 187: ...ot work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may...

Страница 188: ...l brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving un...

Страница 189: ...tion of all You can get wet ice when it is about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smoot...

Страница 190: ...ny slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can not r...

Страница 191: ...n your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Op...

Страница 192: ...can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts o...

Страница 193: ...ed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 31 Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle tow...

Страница 194: ...e Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4 23 Dinghy Towing Notice If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered...

Страница 195: ...weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If...

Страница 196: ...ation label Example 2 the label is on the inside trunk lid The Tire and Loading Information label also gives you the size and recommended inflation pressure for the factory installed original equipmen...

Страница 197: ...ll be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being load...

Страница 198: ...pant Weight 150 lbs x 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtr...

Страница 199: ...weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Label The Certification label found on the rear ed...

Страница 200: ...hings like suitcases tools packages or any thing else are put inside the vehicle they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep goin...

Страница 201: ...n in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability a...

Страница 202: ...when towing a trailer Do not drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on the vehicle s parts There are three important considerations have to...

Страница 203: ...re information about the vehicle s maximum load capacity When using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After the tr...

Страница 204: ...get into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 29 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains Chains should always be attached between the vehicle and the trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue...

Страница 205: ...east twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as when driving the vehicle without a trailer This can help avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing More passing distance is nee...

Страница 206: ...down the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce the vehicle s speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the po...

Страница 207: ...duled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid which should not be overfilled engine oil drive belt s and co...

Страница 208: ...NOTES 4 46...

Страница 209: ...5 24 Engine Coolant 5 26 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 29 Engine Overheating 5 29 Cooling System 5 32 Power Steering Fluid 5 40 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 42 Brakes 5 43 Battery 5 46 Jump Starting 5 47 Headl...

Страница 210: ...our Vehicle 5 93 Sheet Metal Damage 5 95 Finish Damage 5 95 Underbody Maintenance 5 95 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 95 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 96 Vehicle Identification 5 97 Vehicle Identific...

Страница 211: ...this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servi...

Страница 212: ...VIN Code K use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87...

Страница 213: ...is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in stat...

Страница 214: ...methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasol...

Страница 215: ...e Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump...

Страница 216: ...y can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do...

Страница 217: ...not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 35 Filling a Portable Fuel Containe...

Страница 218: ...clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer...

Страница 219: ...cated to the left of the steering column below the instrument panel 2 Push the secondary hood release located under the hood to the right to disengage it 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood make s...

Страница 220: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 engine you will see 5 12...

Страница 221: ...e Coolant Recovery Tank See Cooling System on page 5 32 G Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Below Generator See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 40 H Electric Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 5 32 I...

Страница 222: ...When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine you will see 5 14...

Страница 223: ...ant Recovery Tank See Cooling System on page 5 32 G Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Below Generator See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 40 H Electric Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 5 32 I Engine...

Страница 224: ...handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If...

Страница 225: ...and Specifications on page 5 103 Notice Do not add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine c...

Страница 226: ...What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things GM6094M Your vehicle s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M 5 18...

Страница 227: ...symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst sym...

Страница 228: ...ly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever t...

Страница 229: ...before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oi...

Страница 230: ...is correct when it just reaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole 4 Replace the oil plug with the O ring in place Tighten to 88 lb in 10 Y Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartme...

Страница 231: ...ilter assembly to lock the cover CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the...

Страница 232: ...ice 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 the transaxle Too much...

Страница 233: ...tes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps The automatic transaxle fluid dipstick handle is the black loop located toward the rear of the engine See Engine Compartment Overview on pag...

Страница 234: ...the way Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occ...

Страница 235: ...proper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heat...

Страница 236: ...d scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the e...

Страница 237: ...d Engine Protection Operating Mode The emergency operating mode allows the vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation If an overheated engine condition exists this mode alternates...

Страница 238: ...eated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operati...

Страница 239: ...to do so pull off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Adjust the heater to the highest temperature and fan speed settings and open the window as necessary If the overheated...

Страница 240: ...can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling do no...

Страница 241: ...check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they are not the vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your...

Страница 242: ...he proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned...

Страница 243: ...cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if...

Страница 244: ...there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coola...

Страница 245: ...t 3 2 If the vehicle has a supercharged engine remove the nut in the center of the cover shield 3 3 Lift the engine cover shield at the front slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove t...

Страница 246: ...he valve Otherwise close the valve after the radiator is filled 6 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 7 Replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield 7 1 Remove t...

Страница 247: ...off 10 Start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose feels that it is getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 11 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler ne...

Страница 248: ...this 13 Check the coolant in the recovery tank The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark when the engine is cold Power Steering Fluid...

Страница 249: ...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 le...

Страница 250: ...until the windshield washer reservoir is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water...

Страница 251: ...uld have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid...

Страница 252: ...fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brak...

Страница 253: ...d result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes...

Страница 254: ...replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related...

Страница 255: ...ems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a gr...

Страница 256: ...e same side of the engine compartment as your battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location To uncover the remote positive terminal squeeze the sides of the red...

Страница 257: ...ter and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do...

Страница 258: ...e terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positiv...

Страница 259: ...from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move 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 wit...

Страница 260: ...vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the...

Страница 261: ...the following procedure Notice To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts To c...

Страница 262: ...ard side of the headlamp cover A Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw B Horizontal Block Index Plate C Vertical Aiming Level Start with the horizontal aim The adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Tor...

Страница 263: ...have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Pul...

Страница 264: ...b socket into the headlamp assembly 10 Reverse all steps to reassemble the headlamp assembly then check the lamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the remova...

Страница 265: ...en the trunk 2 Reach through the access opening in the trunk lid 3 Remove the old bulb by turning it counterclockwise one quarter turn 4 Push the new bulb into the bulb socket 5 Turn the socket clockw...

Страница 266: ...p of the carpet The other two are located underneath the carpet 4 Pull the taillamp housing B away from the body of the vehicle 5 Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise 6 P...

Страница 267: ...b into the lamp socket 7 Twist and push the lamp socket into the trunk lid covering 8 Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to reinstall the lamp covering Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back Up Lamps 11...

Страница 268: ...oval replacement while in this position 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm 3 to 4 inches 7 5 to 10 cm away from the windshield 4 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass push the release clip from...

Страница 269: ...ating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting...

Страница 270: ...ire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall Passenger Car Tire Example 5 62...

Страница 271: ...D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufac...

Страница 272: ...Number TIN The Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only on...

Страница 273: ...Association B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width meas...

Страница 274: ...a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 68 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity...

Страница 275: ...me molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles...

Страница 276: ...a vehicle showing the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 Inflation Tire Pressure The tire and loading information label shows the cor...

Страница 277: ...ire inflation monitor system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure The system can alert you if a tire is low but it does not replace normal tire maint...

Страница 278: ...replaced the tire inflation monitor system will need to be reset The system also needs to be reset when new tires are purchased and if the vehicle s battery has been disconnected To reset the system...

Страница 279: ...wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 103 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts be...

Страница 280: ...cle needs look at the tire and loading information label For more information about this label and its location on your vehicle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 The tires installed on your vehicl...

Страница 281: ...can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system...

Страница 282: ...s tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the hi...

Страница 283: ...d of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel...

Страница 284: ...rer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the...

Страница 285: ...may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may...

Страница 286: ...ld be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more...

Страница 287: ...eed is in the trunk 1 Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 89 for more information about th...

Страница 288: ...Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools needed to change a tire include the jack A extension and protection guide B and wheel wrench C 5...

Страница 289: ...the vehicle has wheel covers be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening the plastic wheel nut caps Once the plastic nut caps have been loosened with the wheel wrench finish loosen...

Страница 290: ...the wheel nuts but do no remove them yet 2 Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head 3 For jacking at the vehicle s front location put the jack lift head C about 6 inches 15 cm from...

Страница 291: ...of the rear wheel opening C or just behind the off set A as shown 4 Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the...

Страница 292: ...sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact...

Страница 293: ...n an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs...

Страница 294: ...wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and roto...

Страница 295: ...compact spare tire has been installed on the vehicle store the flat tire in the trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tire use the extension...

Страница 296: ...oper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 89 See the storage instructions label to...

Страница 297: ...n damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They will not fit...

Страница 298: ...s on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if...

Страница 299: ...with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remov...

Страница 300: ...terials on page 5 96 Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger and the integrated rad...

Страница 301: ...ean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold...

Страница 302: ...from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blad...

Страница 303: ...your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on...

Страница 304: ...and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl...

Страница 305: ...el is located on the inside of the trunk lid It is very helpful if parts need to be ordered for the vehicle It has the following information printed on it The VIN The model designation Paint informati...

Страница 306: ...e block protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circui...

Страница 307: ...ot in Run and Start Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module Underhood Relay RADIO PREM SOUND Remote Radio Premium Sound PWR MIR Power Mirrors Blank Not Used INT ILLUM Panel Dimming Blank Not Use...

Страница 308: ...ter Lock Solenoid AIR BAG Air Bag BCM PWR Body Control Module HAZRD Hazard Warning Flashers Fuses Usage LH HTD SEAT Driver s Heated Seat Blank Not Used BCM ACCY Ignition Signal Hot in ACCESSORY and RU...

Страница 309: ...ard Flasher Stoplamps Power Mirror Door Locks 5 Ignition Switch BTS Shifter Lock Solenoid Stoplamps Anti Lock Brake System Turn Signals Cluster Air Bag Daytime Running Lamps Module 6 Cooling Fan 7 Ret...

Страница 310: ...ne Control Module 23 Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch 24 Cooling Fan 25 Electronic Ignition Fuses Usage 26 Transaxle 27 Horn 28 Fuel Injector 29 Oxygen Sensor 30 Engine Emissions 31 Fog Lamps 32 Righ...

Страница 311: ...needed 7 4 quarts 10 0 quarts 7 0 L 9 5 L Cooling System Including Reservoir 11 7 quarts 11 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Fuel Tank 17 0 gallons 64 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y A...

Страница 312: ...NOTES 5 104...

Страница 313: ...ed Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Recommended Fluids...

Страница 314: ...ry to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenanc...

Страница 315: ...driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 4 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indi...

Страница 316: ...wrench dealer has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your v...

Страница 317: ...res on page 5 61 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Serv...

Страница 318: ...ace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 22 An Emission Control Service Supercharger service if equipped An Emission Control Service See footnotes and l Change automatic t...

Страница 319: ...and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts...

Страница 320: ...needed l For supercharged engines onl Check the supercharger oil level and add the proper supercharger oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on...

Страница 321: ...n cassette tape player Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play See Audio System s on page 3 44 for further details At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this...

Страница 322: ...ately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with...

Страница 323: ...e set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehic...

Страница 324: ...r Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Usage Fluid Lubricant Automatic Transaxle DEXRON III Automatic Transmissi...

Страница 325: ...Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 24508572 A1614C Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF 47 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 10406026 Spark Plugs G...

Страница 326: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing A Engine Belt B Supercharger Engine Belt Engine Belt Routing for L36 Engine 3 8 Liter Engine Belt Routing for L67 Supercharged Engine 3 8 Liter 6 14...

Страница 327: ...med in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages Also...

Страница 328: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16...

Страница 329: ...Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United Sta...

Страница 330: ...stomer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please hav...

Страница 331: ...22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the...

Страница 332: ...ressed to Buick s Customer Assistance Center United States Customer Assistance Buick Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 1 800 521 7300 1 800 832 8425 For Text Telephone dev...

Страница 333: ...you up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with f...

Страница 334: ...vide the following services for 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km at no expense to you Fuel delivery Lock out service identification required Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service Change a flat...

Страница 335: ...program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book Courtesy Transportation Buick has always exemplified quality and valu...

Страница 336: ...th minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes a one way or round trip shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If you...

Страница 337: ...hicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s perf...

Страница 338: ...access to the vehicle or SDM If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Reporting S...

Страница 339: ...Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communica...

Страница 340: ...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 Publications...

Страница 341: ...Anti lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 32 Appearance Care 5 89 Care of Safety Belts 5 92 Appearance Care cont Chemical Paint Spotting 5 95 Cleaning the Inside of Your V...

Страница 342: ...llamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 58 Buying New Tires 5 72 C California Fuel 5 5 Canada Customer Assistance 7 4 Canadian Owners ii Canadian Roadside Assistance 7 7 Capacities and Specifications 5 103...

Страница 343: ...ehicle 5 93 Underbody Maintenance 5 95 Weatherstrips 5 92 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 94 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 93 Cleaning Fabric Carpet 5 90 Cleaning Glass Surfaces 5 92 Cl...

Страница 344: ...gging and Defrosting 3 19 3 23 Delayed Entry Lighting 3 14 Delayed Exit Lighting 3 15 Delayed Headlamps 3 12 Delayed Locking 2 6 Dinghy Towing 4 32 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 3 Dolly Towing 4 32 Do...

Страница 345: ...perature Warning Light 3 34 Drive Belt Routing 6 14 Engine Compartment Overview 5 12 Exhaust 2 29 Oil 5 16 Overheating 5 29 Starting 2 19 Supercharger Oil 5 21 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 4 45...

Страница 346: ...l 3 41 Speedometer 3 28 Tachometer 3 29 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Specifications 5 5 Glove Box 2 35 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 4 Head Restraints 1 5 He...

Страница 347: ...A Trailer 4 40 Ignition Positions 2 18 Illumination on Remote Activation 2 7 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 29 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 68 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 27 Overview 3 2 Instrume...

Страница 348: ...ng Your Vehicle 2 11 Lockout Protection 2 11 Power Door 2 10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 Loss of Control 4 15 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 42 Low Traction Light 3 33 Low Washer Fluid Warning Li...

Страница 349: ...ment Parts 6 13 O Odometer 3 28 Off Road Recovery 4 14 Oil Change Engine Oil Light 3 39 Engine 5 16 Low Oil Level Light 3 39 Oil cont Pressure Light 3 38 Supercharger Engine 5 21 Older Children Restra...

Страница 350: ...9 Radio Data System RDS 3 48 3 55 Radio Messages 3 50 3 57 Radios 3 44 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 63 Care of Your CD Player 3 64 Care of Your CDs 3 64 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 52 Radio wi...

Страница 351: ...Power RAP 2 18 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 20 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out 4 31 Routing Engine Drive Belt 6 14 Running Your Engine While You Are...

Страница 352: ...Shift Lock Release 2 27 Shifting Into Park P 2 25 Shifting Out of Park P 2 27 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 14 Skidding 4 16 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 4 20 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5 91...

Страница 353: ...26 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 41 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 31 Towing a Trailer 4 39 Your Vehicle 4 31 Traction Control System TCS 4 10 Control System Warning Light 3 33 Full Range Cont...

Страница 354: ...the Trailer 4 40 Weight of the Trailer Tongue 4 41 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use 5 18 What Kind of Oil to Use 5 21 What to Do with Used Oil 5 21 What to Use 5 27 5 41 5 42 Wheels Alignment and Tire B...

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