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Seats and Restraint Systems

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Front Seats

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Rear Seats

............................................. 16

Safety Belts

............................................ 26

Child Restraints

...................................... 49

Airbag System

........................................ 76

Restraint System Check

......................... 93

Features and Controls

................................ 95

Keys

....................................................... 97

Doors and Locks

.................................. 106

Windows

............................................... 121

Theft-Deterrent Systems

....................... 123

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

..... 128

Mirrors

.................................................. 143

OnStar

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System

................................... 145

Universal Home Remote System

.......... 147

Storage Areas

...................................... 158

Instrument Panel

....................................... 167

Instrument Panel Overview

................... 170

Climate Controls

................................... 193

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators

.......................................... 207

Driver Information Center (DIC)

............ 223

Audio System(s)

................................... 258

Driving Your Vehicle

................................. 345

Your Driving, the Road, and Your

Vehicle

.............................................. 346

Towing

................................................. 384

Service and Appearance Care

.................. 397

Service

................................................. 400

Fuel

...................................................... 402

Checking Things Under the Hood

......... 408

Bulb Replacement

................................ 443

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

... 447

Tires

..................................................... 449

Appearance Care

.................................. 487

Vehicle Identification

............................. 496

Electrical System

.................................. 496

Capacities and Specifications

................ 503

2007 Buick Terraza Owner Manual

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Содержание 2007 Terraza

Страница 1: ...s 158 Instrument Panel 167 Instrument Panel Overview 170 Climate Controls 193 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 207 Driver Information Center DIC 223 Audio System s 258 Driving Your Vehicle 345 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 346 Towing 384 Service and Appearance Care 397 Service 400 Fuel 402 Checking Things Under the Hood 408 Bulb Replacement 443 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 447 Ti...

Страница 2: ...Maintenance Schedule 505 Maintenance Schedule 506 Customer Assistance Information 525 Customer Assistance and Information 526 Reporting Safety Defects 543 Index 547 2 ...

Страница 3: ...ibes features that may be available in this model but your vehicle may not be equipped with all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road If the vehicle is sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadi...

Страница 4: ...anual and the page number where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning 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 avo...

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

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

Страница 7: ...nger Position 41 Rear Seat Passengers 42 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 45 Safety Belt Pretensioners 48 Safety Belt Extender 48 Child Restraints 49 Older Children 49 Infants and Young Children 52 Child Restraint Systems 55 Where to Put the Restraint 60 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 61 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 69 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Fron...

Страница 8: ...ng Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 91 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 92 Restraint System Check 93 Checking the Restraint Systems 93 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 94 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 8 ...

Страница 9: ... the seat back and forth with your body Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats To adjust the seat do any of the following Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the re...

Страница 10: ...ill be lit Press the button a third time to turn the heated seat off This feature will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off Memory Seat If your vehicle has this feature the controls for the memory function are located on the driver s door These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver s seating position The settings for these features can be personali...

Страница 11: ...tton is used to program and recall the desired driver s seat position when exiting entering the vehicle The seat position can be personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2 To store the easy exit seat position for driver 1 or 2 do the following 1 Press and release the 1 or 2 button of the memory control The seat will move to the stored memory position 2 Adjust the seat to the desired exit position...

Страница 12: ...u push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked If your seats have manual reclining seatbacks the lever used to operate them is located on the outboa...

Страница 13: ...er to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position do the following 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 13 ...

Страница 14: ...er reclining seatbacks use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat s To recline the seatback press the control toward the rear of the vehicle To raise the seatback press the control toward the front of the vehicle 14 ...

Страница 15: ...there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant ...

Страница 16: ...n chairs that can be adjusted forward or rearward as well as seatbacks that can be adjusted Adjusting the Captain Chairs Forward or Rearward There are two manual adjustment bars on each seat One is located under the front of the seat cushion The other one is located under the rear of the seat cushion Lift either bar to slide the seat forward or rearward Release the lever Push and pull on the seat ...

Страница 17: ...he seatback to make sure it is locked in place Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To fold the seatback forward lift up fully on the recliner lever Push the seatback forward until it is flat The armrests can be lowe...

Страница 18: ...tain chairs with side impact airbags the seats cannot be removed To remove a captain chair do the following 1 Pull the nylon strap behind the seat to release the rear hooks from the floor pins 2 The seat can then be lifted off the front floor pins and removed from the vehicle 18 ...

Страница 19: ...safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Do not put the seats in so they face rearward because they will not latch that way For the second r...

Страница 20: ...ir do the following 1 Hook the front latches over the front floor pins 2 Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of floor pins 3 Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is properly attached 20 ...

Страница 21: ...folded it will lie flat with the convenience center Folding the Seatback s Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To fold down either side of the 50 50 split bench seat lift the lever located on the back of the seat yo...

Страница 22: ...k to be sure it is locked To raise the seatback do the following 1 Move the second row seat completely forward by using the manual adjustment bar under either the front or rear of the seat cushion 2 Open the liftgate 3 From the rear of the vehicle locate the pullstrap attached to the lever on the back of the seat and pull it to raise the seat 4 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is...

Страница 23: ...fore folding a rear seat 3 Put the seatback in its folded position before removing the seat See Folding the Seatback s earlier in this section 4 From behind the seat squeeze the release handle until the pin indicators are fully out This indicates that the rear latches are released from the floor For ease of removing the seat squeeze the handle with the palm of your hand up 5 Lift the seat slightly...

Страница 24: ...still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat For ease of installing the seat put the seat in the folded position before beginning this procedure 1 From the rear of the vehicle place the front hooks of the seat onto the front floor pins in the third row To do this the seat ...

Страница 25: ...sure that it is locked down The indicator pins will no longer stick out when the seat is properly latched into place CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 4 Return the seatback to its upright position See Returning the Seatback to an Uprig...

Страница 26: ...safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is i...

Страница 27: ...st crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a...

Страница 28: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 28 ...

Страница 29: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 29 ...

Страница 30: ... upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are 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 airbag system e...

Страница 31: ...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 49 or Infants and Young Children on page 52 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to k...

Страница 32: ...he latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 48 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the saf...

Страница 33: ... In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a ...

Страница 34: ...too loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 34 ...

Страница 35: ...rotection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 35 ...

Страница 36: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 36 ...

Страница 37: ...jured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 37 ...

Страница 38: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 38 ...

Страница 39: ...d across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 39 ...

Страница 40: ...ight so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Incorrect positioning of the shoulder belt can reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt To move it down push down on the button A and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the height adjuster up by pushing up on the ...

Страница 41: ... more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 31 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If yo...

Страница 42: ...n a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder 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 pul...

Страница 43: ... If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 48 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder part 43 ...

Страница 44: ...cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too mu...

Страница 45: ...er seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each second row passenger position If your vehicle has a third row there is one guide for each outboard position Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback 45 ...

Страница 46: ... the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 46 ...

Страница 47: ...er and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 42 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Slide the guide into the storage pocket 47 ...

Страница 48: ...See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 94 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it...

Страница 49: ...der belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash 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 bu...

Страница 50: ...e shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in a center rear seat 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 restr...

Страница 51: ... this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 51 ...

Страница 52: ...eave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby i...

Страница 53: ...gs plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 53 ...

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

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

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

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

Страница 58: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 61 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and t...

Страница 59: ...s that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Make sure the child is properly secured following the instructions that came with tha...

Страница 60: ...nt can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped under certain conditions no sys...

Страница 61: ...properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only ...

Страница 62: ... top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B ...

Страница 63: ...e United States some child restraints also have a top tether Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top...

Страница 64: ...etween the seatback and the seat cushion showing where the anchors are located For the second row seating positions the top tether anchors are located on the seatback near the base of each seat Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Third Row 64 ...

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

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

Страница 67: ...contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat When removing the child restraint always remember to return the safety belts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lo...

Страница 68: ...p tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has an adjustable head re...

Страница 69: ...tboard seating positions Do not secure a child seat in these positions if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint Be sure to follow the instructions tha...

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

Страница 71: ... position that you are using has a top tether anchor attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 61 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether an...

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

Страница 73: ...to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s airbags See Passenger Sensing System on page 86 We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag or airbags are off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as fa...

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

Страница 75: ... and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust t...

Страница 76: ...ust inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags...

Страница 77: ...e should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Both frontal and side impact airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you are too close to an inflating airbag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inflation before and during a crash Always ...

Страница 78: ...them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 49 or Infants and Young Children on page 52 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tell...

Страница 79: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 79 ...

Страница 80: ... driver it is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the right front passenger and or the second row captain s chairs if equipped it is in the side of the seatback closest to the door 80 ...

Страница 81: ...bag Inflate The driver s and right front passenger s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be...

Страница 82: ...however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object If the vehicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the ve...

Страница 83: ...ause of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal airbags inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down For side impact airbags inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact What Makes an Airbag Inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the airbag sensing system detects that ...

Страница 84: ...an 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 s frontal airbags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with side impact airbags What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After an airbag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inf...

Страница 85: ...azard warning flashers on by using the controls for those features In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you will need some new parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the airbag syste...

Страница 86: ...f the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s airbag or airbags should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rathe...

Страница 87: ...mounted side impact airbag if equipped under certain conditions CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in t...

Страница 88: ...nger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s airbag or airbags the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag or airbags are off If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and r...

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

Страница 90: ...at may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 210 for more on this including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Y...

Страница 91: ...ler and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 544 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Av...

Страница 92: ...The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 526 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic modu...

Страница 93: ...orces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s frontal airbag or an airbag covering if equipped on a seatback the airbag may not work properly You may have to replace the...

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

Страница 95: ...3 Content Theft Deterrent 124 PASS Key III 126 PASS Key III Operation 126 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 128 New Vehicle Break In 128 Ignition Positions 129 Retained Accessory Power RAP 130 Starting the Engine 130 Engine Coolant Heater 132 Automatic Transaxle Operation 133 Parking Brake 137 Shifting Into Park P 138 Shifting Out of Park P 139 Parking Over Things That Burn 140 Engine Exhaust 14...

Страница 96: ...9 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED 154 Storage Areas 158 Glove Box 158 Cupholder s 158 Overhead Console With Rail 159 Overhead Console Without Rail 161 Floor Console Storage Area 161 Folding Tray 161 Luggage Carrier 162 Convenience Net With Rear Convenience Center 163 Convenience Net Without Rear Convenience Center 163 Convenience Center 164 Section 2 Features and Con...

Страница 97: ...r 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 leave the keys in a vehicle with children This vehicle has one key for the ignition and the driver s door lock 97 ...

Страница 98: ...r vehicle see Roadside Assistance Program on page 532 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device mu...

Страница 99: ...less Entry System Operation on page 99 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation You can lock and unlock the vehicle s doors and the liftgate using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle The remote keyless entry transmitter shown here is for a vehicle equipped with the remote vehicle start fe...

Страница 100: ...ional information Unlock When you press unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitter only the driver s door will unlock If you press unlock again within five seconds all the doors and the liftgate will unlock If you would like all the doors to unlock the first time you press unlock see FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS under DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only on page 249 If your vehicle has the cont...

Страница 101: ...door See Power Sliding Door PSD on page 112 You can operate the power sliding door s with the remote keyless entry transmitter even if the power sliding door override switch es on the overhead console are active or inactive See Power Sliding Door PSD on page 112 for additional information If the sliding door is closed and the power sliding door button on the transmitter is pressed and held the veh...

Страница 102: ...vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmi...

Страница 103: ...s may restrict the use of remote starters For example some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles Remote Vehicle Start If your vehicle has the remote vehicle start feature the remote keyless entry transmitter will have a button with this symbol on it An increased range of ope...

Страница 104: ...ically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle s key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to RUN The maximum number of remote starts or remote start attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10 minute time frame has ended the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the sec...

Страница 105: ...ning flashers are on There is an emission control system malfunction The engine coolant temperature is too high The oil pressure is low Two remote vehicle starts have already been provided The maximum number of remote starts or remote start attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two Remote Start Ready If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature it may have the remote s...

Страница 106: ...o get out A child can be overcome 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 or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or th...

Страница 107: ...ther front door from the inside push the manual lever forward Power Door Locks Your vehicle has power door locks The switches are located on the driver s and front passenger s door Press the top of the switch to unlock the doors and liftgate With the content theft deterrent system the power door lock switch will not unlock the doors until the system is disarmed See Content Theft Deterrent on page ...

Страница 108: ...or remains open without any other door being opened or closed the vehicle will lock after approximately 45 seconds If the key is in the ignition this feature will not lock the doors To turn the delayed locking feature off or on see DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only on page 249 Sliding Door Delayed Locking If either sliding door is open when you use the power door locks to lock the vehicle t...

Страница 109: ... feature makes it more difficult to lock the key in the vehicle If the driver s door is open while the key is in the ignition the door cannot be locked with the power door lock switch This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of the vehicle If the key is not left in the ignition or if the manual door lock is used the key could still be locked inside the vehicle Always remembe...

Страница 110: ...ward on a steep grade 15 percent or more the door may not stay open and could slam shut possibly injuring someone To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door and only then allow it to slowly close 110 ...

Страница 111: ... page 249 Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with sliding door security locks that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door s using the inside door handle To use one of these locks do the following 1 Open the sliding door 2 On the inside of the sliding door s on the front edge of the door will be a lock Push the lever up to engage the lock 3 C...

Страница 112: ... from the inside while the security lock feature is in use Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock 1 Unlock the sliding door and open the door from the outside 2 Push the security lock lever all the way down 3 Close the door 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door The sliding door lock will now work normally Power Sliding Door PSD If your vehicle has this feature you can open and close the ...

Страница 113: ...e overhead console switchbank If your vehicle has a single power sliding door PSD you have this switch If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors you have these switches PSD Activation Override Deactivation Switch Driver s Side and Passenger s Side PSD Activation Override Deactivation Switches 113 ...

Страница 114: ...e transaxle does not have to be in PARK P to close the door s There are several ways to open and close the power sliding door s If your vehicle has a single power sliding door press the top of the overhead console PSD activation override deactivation switch If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors press the top of the driver s side and or passenger s side overhead console PSD activation overri...

Страница 115: ...SD switch es or the passenger PSD activation switch es The power sliding door must either be manually unlocked or unlocked using the power door unlock switch located on the driver s or front passenger s armrest and then opened using the overhead or passenger PSD activation switch es The remote keyless entry transmitter can also be used to open the power sliding door s If the vehicle is locked pres...

Страница 116: ...ld fall out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away If an object obstructs the power sliding door s while it is closing the door will automatically reverse to the open position provided it meets sufficient resistance Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing door or stronger The force of the closing door incre...

Страница 117: ...ng the door CAUTION If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade 15 percent or more the door may not stay open and could slam shut possibly injuring someone To make sure the door does not slam shut turn on the power sliding door feature Then if the door closes it will close under the control of the power door system 117 ...

Страница 118: ...ion To stop the door s immediately while the door s is opening or closing press the PSD override deactivation part of the switch Pressing the PSD button s on the remote keyless entry will open and close the door unless the door has been manually locked using the mechanical slider Resetting the Power Sliding Door The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the following ...

Страница 119: ...r resists travel to the fully open position see your dealer for service Liftgate To unlock or lock the liftgate from the outside use the remote keyless entry transmitter For more information see Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 99 You can also use the power door lock switch to lock and unlock the liftgate Open the liftgate using the handle located above the license plate Once slightly...

Страница 120: ...ody and the liftgate Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 193 or Dual Climate Control System on page 197 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 141 To cl...

Страница 121: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 121 ...

Страница 122: ... 130 The driver s power window switch has two down positions The first position lowers the window normally To raise the window pull up the front of the switch Express Down Window To activate the express down feature push the AUTO switch all the way down to the second position then release it The window will lower completely To stop the window from lowering all the way pull up on the front of the s...

Страница 123: ...CESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active to use the power rear quarter windows See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 130 Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors and slide them along the rod to cover different areas of the front window You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side Lighted Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has lighted vanity ...

Страница 124: ... will sound and the turn signal lamps will flash for up to two minutes Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will arm when the key is removed from the ignition and you use the driver s power door lock switch with the driver s door open or the passenger s door power door lock switch with the passenger s door open to lock the vehicle If you would like to turn on power door lock switch ...

Страница 125: ...ow rate to let you know the system is armed If you would like your key not to arm the system see DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only on page 249 Arming Confirmation If remote unlock confirmation is on the turn signal lamps will flash briefly to let you know when your alarm system has disarmed If you would not like the turn signal lamps to flash see DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only on ...

Страница 126: ...pt 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 PASS Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle PASS Key III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key III...

Страница 127: ... key Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle This procedure is for learning additional keys only If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to have keys made and programmed to the system See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignit...

Страница 128: ...k in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can me...

Страница 129: ...you can operate the electrical accessories such as the radio C RUN This is the position to which the switch returns after the engine is started and the ignition key is released This is the position for driving Even while the engine is not running RUN can be used to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights The battery could be drained if you leave the ...

Страница 130: ...the audio system will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off or until either door is opened If a door is opened the power windows and audio system will shut off Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not start in any other position that is a safety feature To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Shift...

Страница 131: ...y or damaging your starter 2 If the engine does not start in 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START Do this until the engine starts As soon as it does let go of the key 3 If your engine still will not start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor ...

Страница 132: ...r s side of the engine compartment 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging 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 three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong ex...

Страница 133: ...is in RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way info PARK P as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting Out of Park P on page 139 CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly s...

Страница 134: ... the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is run...

Страница 135: ...way You can drive in SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and DRIVE D for higher speeds until then Warm Up Shift Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside temperature is 35 F 2 C or colder You may notice that the transaxle will shift at a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed up This is a normal condition des...

Страница 136: ... a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and THIRD 3 for higher speeds FIRST 1 This position reduces vehicle speed even more than SECOND 2 without using your brakes You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or m...

Страница 137: ...lease the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot from the parking brake pedal it will pop up to the released position Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brak...

Страница 138: ...e it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overh...

Страница 139: ...138 When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system whi...

Страница 140: ...Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 140 ...

Страница 141: ... 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 were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO...

Страница 142: ...garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 373 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You o...

Страница 143: ...on the driver s door operate both outside rearview mirrors Push the top control to the left or right to choose either the driver s or passenger s outside rearview mirror Leave the control in the center position to prevent moving the mirrors once they are adjusted Use the arrows on the bottom control to adjust the position of each mirror Adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of your vehic...

Страница 144: ...ore changing lanes The passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver s seat It also makes things appear farther away than they really are Outside Heated Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors will heat to help clear them of ice snow and condensation when the rear window defogger is turned on See Rear Window Defogger in Climate Control Syste...

Страница 145: ...u A complete OnStar Owner s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle s OnStar Subscriber Information packet located in your vehicle For more information visit www onstar com or www onstar ca contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week OnStar...

Страница 146: ...y integrated into the vehicle and may be used with Pre Paid Minute Packages or linked to a cell phone through OnStar Shared Minutes Plan To find out more refer to the OnStar Owner s Guide in the vehicle s glove box visit www onstar com or www onstar ca or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have...

Страница 147: ...such as garage door openers security systems and home lighting This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate number is KOBGTE05A T...

Страница 148: ...ust accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate number is CB2SAHL3 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may ca...

Страница 149: ... use the this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter Be sure to keep the ori...

Страница 150: ...tery cover Your garage door opener is a fixed code device if there is a panel of switches If not your garage door opener is a rolling code device Programming Universal Home Remote Fixed Code Fixed Code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced prior to 1996 Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code ...

Страница 151: ...al Home Remote System as follows Press and release all three buttons at the same time to put the device into programming mode 4 The indicator light will blink slowly In order from left to right and within two and one half minutes enter each switch setting into the Universal Home Remote System Push one button for each switch as follows Left button on switch position Right button off switch position...

Страница 152: ...uch as an additional garage door opener a security device or home lighting repeat Steps 1 through 8 choosing a different function button in Step 7 than what you used for the garage door opener Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code Rolling code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced after 1996 and are code protected Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time ...

Страница 153: ... to hold the button from five to 20 seconds 4 Immediately release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 5 Press and release the button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another device such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home lighting repea...

Страница 154: ...ion on Universal Home Remote see Customer Assistance Offices on page 530 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the instructions below If your vehicle has three round LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the ...

Страница 155: ...eld transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do ...

Страница 156: ...ing code device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8 8...

Страница 157: ...sal Home Remote The Universal Home Remote indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming Universal Home Remote to complete Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons...

Страница 158: ...r pins that are used to attach the seats can be used to secure larger loads Glove Box If the glove box has a lock put your key into the lock and turn the key counterclockwise To open the glove box pull the latch release The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door from lowering too far Open the glove box until the door is partway open then pull the door down if you need it fully opened To c...

Страница 159: ...ome Remote System With Three Round LED on page 147 or Universal Home Remote System With One Triangular LED on page 148 See your dealer to purchase additional items for the rail system Storage Bin Your vehicle may have a storage bin located on the overhead rail that you can use for storage If your bin is equipped with the finger size latches do the following 1 Place the storage bin on to the rails ...

Страница 160: ...Reverse these steps in order to remove the storage bin If your bin is equipped with the hand size latches do the following 1 Place the storage bin on to the rails in the desired location 2 Push firmly upward on the bin while supporting it with one hand 3 The bin will snap into place 4 To remove the bin support the bin with one hand while pulling each latch up and away from the bin 160 ...

Страница 161: ...nsole Switchbank on page 188 for more information Floor Console Storage Area If your vehicle has a storage compartment located on the front console below the front cupholders Pull up and then forward on the handle to open the storage compartment Folding Tray Your vehicle may be equipped with folding convenience trays located between seats To use each tray lift up on the handle located on its front...

Страница 162: ...vehicle If you have the luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle Crossrails are not standard on this vehicle and must be purchased at your dealer Notice Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 150 lbs 68 kg or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the s...

Страница 163: ...nience Center Your vehicle may have a convenience net The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling over Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle inside the liftgate To use the convenience net do the following 1 Attach the upper loops to the posts on both sides of the liftgate opening The label on the net should be in the upper left corner 2...

Страница 164: ... the cover The convenience center cover has two automatic prop rods to hold it up and in place To close the convenience center cover you must pull one of the prop rod linkages toward you while holding onto the door latch and lower the convenience center cover to close it Removing the Convenience Center 1 Make sure that all items are off the convenience center and that it is empty 2 Turn the hand k...

Страница 165: ...ehicle 4 Slide the convenience center in and align it to the rear seat 5 Press down on the front of the convenience center so the center is aligned on the sill mounting bracket 6 Turn the hand knob clockwise until it is tight 7 Pull up on the convenience center to make sure it is locked into place The cover of the convenience center can be left in its upright position while the vehicle is moving T...

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Страница 167: ...ry Lighting 184 Delayed Lighting 185 Exit Lighting 185 Front Reading Lamps 186 Rear Reading Lamps 186 Cargo Lamp 186 Electric Power Management 186 Battery Run Down Protection 187 Overhead Console Switchbank 188 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 188 Accessory Power Outlet s 191 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current 192 Cigarette Lighter 193 Climate Controls 193 Climate Control System 193 Dual...

Страница 168: ...ration and Displays 224 DIC Compass Uplevel Only 228 DIC Warnings and Messages 230 DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only 249 Audio System s 258 Setting the Time 259 Radio with CD 260 Using an MP3 274 XM Radio Messages 280 Navigation Radio System 282 Rear Seat Entertainment System Option A Uplevel 282 Rear Seat Entertainment System Option B Uplevel 298 Rear Seat Audio RSA Option A Uplevel 314 Re...

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Страница 170: ...Instrument Panel Overview 170 ...

Страница 171: ... Flashers on page 172 H Passenger Airbag Status And Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Indicator See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 211 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 210 I Audio System See Audio System s on page 258 J Exterior Lamps Control See Exterior Lamps on page 181 K Interior Lamps Control See Interior Lamps Control on page 184 Instrument Panel Brightness Control See I...

Страница 172: ...ning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise the steering wheel to the h...

Страница 173: ... Windshield Washer on page 175 Z Rear Window Wiper See Windshield Washer on page 175 Rear Window Washer See Windshield Washer on page 175 For information on the headlamps see Exterior Lamps on page 181 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever ...

Страница 174: ...mal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working Turn Signal On Chime If either turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off If you need to leave the signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km turn off the signal and then turn it back on Headlamp High Lo...

Страница 175: ...d band past the delay settings To stop the wipers move the band to off 1 High Speed For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Wa...

Страница 176: ...unction lever 9 Off Move the lever to this position to turn the rear washers wipers off Z Rear Wiper Move the lever to this position to turn the rear wipers on Rear Washer Wiper Move the lever to this position to wash and wipe the rear window The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield washer However the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer ...

Страница 177: ...lever is located below the windshield wiper control on the right side of the steering wheel Q RES Resume Accelerate Push the lever up to resume the cruise control speed or to accelerate when passing another vehicle J CRUISE CONTROL ON OFF q Press the button on the end of the lever to turn the cruise control on Press it again to turn cruise control off R SET Set Coast Decelerate Push the lever down...

Страница 178: ...conditions allow the cruise control can be used again Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control 1 Push the button at the end of the cruise control lever to turn th...

Страница 179: ...lied Do not continue to hold the lever in the plus resume accelerate position unless a faster speed is desired 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 Push up on the cruise control lever toward the plus resume accelerate position then release the lever and take your foot off the accelerator pedal Th...

Страница 180: ...peed its load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills the accelerator pedal might have to be used in order to maintain the vehicle s speed When going downhill the brakes might have to be applied or the transaxle might have to be shifted to a lower gear to keep the vehicle s speed down Doing either of these things will take the vehicle out of cruise It may be better not to use the ...

Страница 181: ... in PARK P AUTO Automatic Turn the control to this position to set your headlamps in automatic mode AUTO mode if enabled will turn the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on how much light is available outside the vehicle Due to the momentary switch design your automatic lights may be disabled even if the control is in the AUTO position Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position...

Страница 182: ...MPS SUGGESTED message will appear on the Driver Information Center if equipped Headlamps on Reminder If you turn the ignition to LOCK while leaving the lamps on you will hear a warning chime once the driver s door is opened Daytime Running Lamps DRL Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful i...

Страница 183: ...r the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 183 To idle your vehicle with the DRL and automatic headlamps off toggle the exterior lamp control to off after starting the veh...

Страница 184: ...rn it on or off The dome lamp will come on each time you open a door unless you turn on the interior lamps override feature See Interior Lamps Control on page 184 Entry Lighting With entry lighting the interior of your vehicle is illuminated so that you can see inside before you enter your vehicle The lamps will come on for 20 seconds if you unlock your door using your key or the remote keyless en...

Страница 185: ...te keyless entry transmitter Lock all doors using the power door lock switch or the key To turn the delayed lighting feature off or on see DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only on page 249 Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition If you turn the ignition key to RUN or ACCESSORY the lamps will fade out The...

Страница 186: ...he cargo lamp is located in the rear of your vehicle above the liftgate opening and does not have a switch The cargo lamp will come on each time you open a door unless you turn on the interior lamps override See Interior Lamps Control on page 184 Electric Power Management This vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM an advanced control system It estimates the battery s temperature and state of c...

Страница 187: ...t the highest levels of corrective action this action may be noticeable to the driver If so a Driver Information Center DIC message might be displayed such as Battery Saver Active or Battery Voltage Low If this message is displayed it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible Battery Run Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draini...

Страница 188: ...ist URPA system it is designed to help you park while the vehicle is in REVERSE R It operates only at very low speeds less than 3 mph 5 km h URPA can help make parking easier and to help you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles The URPA system can detect objects up to 5 feet 1 5 m behind the vehicle and tell you how close these objects are from your rear bumper Your vehicle s URPA ...

Страница 189: ...pedestrians bicyclists or pets So if you do not use proper care before backing up you could hit a vehicle child pedestrian bicyclist or pet resulting in vehicle damage injury or death Even though the vehicle has the URPA system always check carefully before backing up by checking behind your vehicle URPA can be turned off by pressing the rear park aid disable switch located in the overhead console...

Страница 190: ... 1 5 m away URPA cannot detect objects that are above liftgate level In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object it must be within detection range behind the vehicle When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The light may flash red when the vehicle is in REVERSE R if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush Othe...

Страница 191: ...ctrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your v...

Страница 192: ... on The power will automatically restart when equipment that operates within the limit is plugged in The power outlet is located behind the third row seats on the passenger s side rear quarter trim panel The power outlet is not designed for the following electrical equipment and may not work properly if these items are plugged into the power outlet Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as ...

Страница 193: ...verheating may occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Notice If you put papers pins or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you ...

Страница 194: ...ioning A Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed Turn the knob to 0 to turn off the fan The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate Temperature Control Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air co...

Страница 195: ...s this button to turn on the heated seats The button on the left controls the driver s seat and the button on the right controls the passenger s seat See Heated Seats on page 10 for additional information Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity or moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used prop...

Страница 196: ... this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed If turned on again the defogger will only run for about five minutes before turning off The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or...

Страница 197: ...vehicle Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle To change the current mode select one of the following MAX A C Maximum Air Conditioning Turn the right knob to this position for maximum air conditioning This will select air conditioning and recirculation for maximum cooling of your vehicle Recirculation This mode keeps outside air from coming i...

Страница 198: ... in the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature On hot days open the windows to let hot inside air escape then close ...

Страница 199: ...s In this mode the system will automatically run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Window Defogger Press this button to turn ...

Страница 200: ...f the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively Rear Climate Control System Option A Uplevel Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed for the rear seating area This system works with the main climate control system in your vehicle This lever is located below...

Страница 201: ...rature button is pressed the display will show the same airflow modes as the front climate control system See Dual Climate Control System on page 197 The front control must be in AUX position to enable adjustment of the temperature and fan speed on the rear control system If it is not in AUX pressing the fan or temperature button on the rear climate control will show a DISABLED message on the rear...

Страница 202: ... a temperature scale will appear in the display The arrows indicate that to increase or decrease temperature you need to press either the left or right arrow button The displayed arrows and temperature scale will disappear after a few seconds Rear Air Outlets The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air return outlet Be sure to keep it free from obstructions Also keep the area around the b...

Страница 203: ...1 2 or 3 to increase or decrease airflow to the rear seating area Slide the fan knob to 0 to turn the fan off AUX Slide the lever to AUX to allow the rear passengers to adjust the temperature and airflow to the rear seating area Your vehicle may also have a rear climate control system that allows the rear passengers to adjust the temperature and fan speed for the rear seating area When the front c...

Страница 204: ...fan speed After pressing this button the current fan speed setting will be highlighted and appear in the on screen display The arrows indicate that to increase or decrease fan speed you need to press either the left or right arrow button The on screen display will disappear after a few seconds Press this button twice to enable temperature adjustment After pressing this button the current temperatu...

Страница 205: ...ion see Outlet Adjustment on page 200 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air both outside and recirculated air is routed through a passenger compartment filter The filter removes most particles from the air including dust particles Reductions in airflow which may occur more quickly in dusty areas indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early For how often to change the ai...

Страница 206: ...second filter out 4 Replace the filters by reversing Step 3 Make sure the filters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on both filters For the type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 520 5 Close the inner access door while squeezing the tab Be sure it is tightly closed 6 Snap the outer access panel into the back of the glove box 206 ...

Страница 207: ...pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let 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 warni...

Страница 208: ...lance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going how much fuel you are using and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages United States version shown Canada similar 208 ...

Страница 209: ...e driven since you last reset it For more information see DIC Operation and Displays on page 224 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seco...

Страница 210: ...ssenger airbag is enabled If the passenger s safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light comes on if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensor the airbag m...

Страница 211: ...to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several ...

Страница 212: ... be very close to the inflating airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat if the airbag is turned on Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION Even ...

Страница 213: ... happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of an airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 210 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is run...

Страница 214: ... Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two 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 could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have ...

Страница 215: ...ave pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle has an Anti lock Brake System ABS warning light This light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If this light stays on longer than n...

Страница 216: ...ation If there is a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn of...

Страница 217: ...ng on page 423 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The check engine light comes on t...

Страница 218: ...overed by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications on page 400 This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light does not come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light F...

Страница 219: ...nstalled should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should 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 page 402 Poor fuel quality will cau...

Страница 220: ... 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 OBD system readiness your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Light If your vehicle has low engine oil pressure this light will stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving This indicates ...

Страница 221: ...ranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Security Light For information regarding this light see Theft Deterrent Systems on page 123 Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 177 for more information Highbeam On Light This light will ...

Страница 222: ...off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage read half full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it The gage pointer may move while cornering braking or speeding up The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on ...

Страница 223: ...lay if equipped It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected In addition the DIC displays phone numbers that are called using the OnStar system if equipped See OnStar System on page 145 If equipped the outside air temperature automatically appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display when viewing all of the information screens except for the oil life screens If the ou...

Страница 224: ...ff the DIC r Set Reset Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC q Menu Press this button to display the units language personalization if equipped compass zone and compass calibration if equipped See DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only on page 249 and DIC Compass Uplevel Only on page 228 for more information Information Button Item...

Страница 225: ... mph 5 km h this function will set the trip odometer to the distance driven during the previous ignition cycle plus the distance driven during the current ignition cycle Press and hold the set reset button for three seconds then release the button The retroactive trip odometer value will be set into the currently displayed trip odometer Time Elapsed Press the information button until TIME ELAPSED ...

Страница 226: ... frequent stops this mode may read one number but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies Generally freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving Fuel range cannot be reset If your vehicle is low on fuel FUEL RANGE LOW will displ...

Страница 227: ...ange your oil as soon as possible See Engine Oil on page 411 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Scheduled Maintenance on page 509 for more information Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIF...

Страница 228: ...d to a preferred setting for up to two drivers See DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only on page 249 for additional information on personal programming Compass Zone Uplevel Only Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance and reset the zone To change the compass zone through the DIC see DIC Compass Uplevel...

Страница 229: ... not adjusted to account for compass variance the compass in the vehicle could give false readings In order to do this the compass must be set or calibrated to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling To adjust for compass variance use the following procedure 1 Press the menu button until COMPASS ZONE displays 2 Find the vehicle s current location and variance zone number on the map 3 P...

Страница 230: ...rrect the condition Multiple messages may appear one after another Some messages may not require immediate action but you can press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the DIC display Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can be cleared If there are any active war...

Страница 231: ... turned off It also re displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off If the condition still exists the message re appears when the engine is turned on If this message continues to appear have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays whe...

Страница 232: ...ndition still exists when the engine is turned off If the condition still exists the message re appears when the engine is turned on CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems Driving with this problem could drain the battery Turn off all unnecessary accessories Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so H...

Страница 233: ...tter has been pressed that actual locking of the doors is being delayed because the delayed locking feature has been activated in the DIC See DELAYED LOCKING under DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only on page 249 for more information This message appears and a chime sounds when the ignition is off This message cannot be acknowledged DRIVER S DOOR AJAR This message displays when the driver s do...

Страница 234: ...ANT HOT Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage may occur If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed See Engine Overheating on page 423 for more information This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot T...

Страница 235: ...from the screen This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off It also re displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off If the condition still exists the message re appears when the engine is turned on HOOD AJAR If your vehicle has the remote start feature t...

Страница 236: ... cannot be acknowledged This message disappears and the chiming stops when the key is removed from the ignition LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT This message displays when the left front turn signal bulb needs to be replaced See Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps on page 443 This message displays while the ignition is in RUN Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the scr...

Страница 237: ...econds if the message has been acknowledged but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off If the condition still exists the message re appears when the engine is turned on LOW BRAKE FLUID This message displays when the brake fluid level is low Have the brake system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible See Brakes on page 434 for proper fluid level The brake system warning ligh...

Страница 238: ...hen the vehicle s engine oil pressure is low The oil pressure light also appears on the instrument panel cluster See Oil Pressure Light on page 220 Stop the vehicle immediately as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed This message displays only when the ignition is in RUN A c...

Страница 239: ...arking lamps are on while the ignition is off and the driver s door is opened See Exterior Lamps on page 181 for more information A chime sounds continuously while this message is displayed This message cannot be acknowledged PASSENGER S DOOR AJAR This message displays when the front passenger s door is not closed properly When this message appears make sure that the front passenger s door is clos...

Страница 240: ...owledged but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off If the condition still exists the message re appears when the engine is turned on PASSENGER SEATBELT IS NOT FASTENED This message reminds you to buckle the passenger s safety belt This message displays and a chime sounds when the ignition is on the driver s safety belt is buckled the passenger s safety belt is unbuckled with the...

Страница 241: ...when the engine is turned on REDUCED POWER STOP WHEN SAFE This message displays when your vehicle is in an overheated engine operating mode This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency In this mode you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 425 for more information Anytime this m...

Страница 242: ...on page 249 and Remote Vehicle Start under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 99 for more information REMOTE START ON If your vehicle has the remote start feature this message displays when a remote start is initiated See Remote Vehicle Start under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 99 for more information RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT This message displays when the right front t...

Страница 243: ...gine is turned on SERVICE ABS SYSTEM This message displays when the vehicle s Anti lock Brake System ABS is not functioning properly Have the ABS serviced by your dealer as soon as possible The ABS warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 215 This message only displays while the ignition is in R...

Страница 244: ...ition still exists the message re appears when the engine is turned on SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays when a problem with the brake system has been detected Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC See Brake System Warning Light on page 214 This message ...

Страница 245: ...urned on SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays if there has been a problem detected with StabiliTrak See StabiliTrak System on page 355 If this message turns on while you are driving pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then back on If this message still stays on or turns back on a...

Страница 246: ... still exists the message re appears when the engine is turned on SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a non emissions related malfunction occurs Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible This message displays only while the ignition is in RUN Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen This message continues to display for...

Страница 247: ...lure See your dealer for service STARTING DISABLED This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled due to the electronic throttle control system or vehicle theft deterrent system Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately This message only appears while the ignition is in RUN and will not disappear until the problem is resolved This message cannot be acknowledged TRACTIO...

Страница 248: ...he vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible This message displays and a chime sounds only while the ignition is in RUN Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off It also re displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowled...

Страница 249: ...iver 2 The driver number also corresponds to the numbers 1 or 2 on the back of the remote keyless entry transmitters The personalization features include the following Radio station presets Auto door unlock preferences Remote keyless entry unlock preferences All of the customization and personalization options may not be available on your vehicle Only the options available will be displayed on you...

Страница 250: ...following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle FACTORY DEFAULTS This feature allows you to set all of the customization and personalization features back to their factory default settings Press the menu button until FACTORY DEFAULTS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to scroll through the following choices NO default The customization and ...

Страница 251: ...f time the exterior lamps remain on after the key is removed from the ignition or the vehicle is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter Press the menu button until EXT LIGHT DELAY appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to scroll through the following choices OFF The exterior lamps will not turn on 15 seconds The exterior lamps will stay on for 15 seconds 30 seconds defa...

Страница 252: ...he vehicle to be delayed until all of the doors have been closed for approximately five seconds When the delayed locking feature is enabled it may be activated when the key is out of the ignition by doing one of the following Pressing the driver s door power lock switch one time while the driver s door is open Pressing the passenger s door power lock switch one time while the passenger s door is o...

Страница 253: ... activate if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or the correct key It will also activate when an incorrect key is used in the ignition Press the menu button until CONTENT THEFT appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to scroll through the following choices OFF The content theft deterrent system will be turned off ON default The conte...

Страница 254: ... DIC to select it and move on to the next feature REMOTE START If your vehicle has remote start this feature allows the remote start to be turned OFF or ON The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote Vehicle Start under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 99 for more information Press the menu b...

Страница 255: ...lows you to program personalization features to a preferred setting to correspond to key 1 or 2 Press the menu button until PERSONALIZE KEY appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to scroll through the following choices NO default The key will not be personalized YES The key will be personalized Choose one of the available settings and press the menu button while it is displayed on t...

Страница 256: ...e ignition DRIVER Only the driver s door will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK P or the key is taken out of the ignition ALL default All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK P or the key is taken out of the ignition Choose one of the available settings and press the menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature AUTO ...

Страница 257: ... Choose one of the available settings and press the menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it The DIC will then display PRESS UNLOCK SWITCH ON KEY FOB Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter and your setting will be saved for that remote keyless entry transmitter After programming the last option the message KEY FOB NOW PERSONALIZED will appear on the DIC di...

Страница 258: ...if the vehicle has them CAUTION This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive avoid engaging in extended searching while driving Keeping your mind on the drive is important f...

Страница 259: ...r additional equipment is added to your vehicle the chimes may not work Make sure that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with your vehicle before installing it See Accessories and Modifications on page 400 Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on p...

Страница 260: ...th traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters appear on the dis...

Страница 261: ...display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY program type and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the information button while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the information button un...

Страница 262: ...tations press and hold either arrow for four seconds until PRESET SCAN appears on the display The radio goes to the next preset station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next preset station Press either scan arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets The radio only scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations...

Страница 263: ...TOM or changing bass or treble returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade e Balance Fade To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers press this knob until BALANCE appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust ...

Страница 264: ...he display and the radio returns to the last station you were listening to This function does not work with XM SCAN Scan the stations within a category by performing the following 1 Press the CAT button The last selected category appears on the display 2 Turn the tune knob to select the category 3 Once the desired category is displayed press and hold either SCAN arrow until you hear a beep and SCA...

Страница 265: ...age is not displayed parts of the message appears every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release this button A new group of words appears on the display after every press of the button Once the complete message has displayed INFO disappears from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing this button You can view the last mes...

Страница 266: ...blem Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 280 later in this section for further detail Playing a CD Single CD Player Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD starts playing where it sto...

Страница 267: ...lay scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section O e Tune Turn this knob to go to the next or previous track Reverse Press and hold...

Страница 268: ...n on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section X Eject Press this button to eject the CD EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Playing a CD s Six Disc CD Player If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD starts playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio sourc...

Страница 269: ...er use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section M Load Press this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player holds up to six CDs To insert one CD do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and rele...

Страница 270: ...eep will sound and EJECT ALL DISCS appears on the display 2 When REMOVE DISC appears on the display the CD ejects and can be removed To stop ejecting the CDs press the load or the eject button If the CD is not removed after 25 seconds the CD automatically pulls back into the player If CD is pushed back into the player before the 25 second time period is complete the player senses an error and trie...

Страница 271: ... turn off repeated play press and release the RPT button until REPEAT OFF appears on the display t SEEK u Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have played Press the right arrow to go to the next track If either arrow is held or pressed more than once the player continues moving backward or forward through the CD t SCAN u To scan one CD press and hol...

Страница 272: ...274 later in this section Using R Song List Mode Single CD MP3 and Six Disc CD This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections To save tracks into the song list feature perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD 2 Check to see that the CD player is not in song list mode S LIST sound list should not appear on the display If S LIST is present press the...

Страница 273: ...er a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the song list the track is added to the end of the list To delete the entire song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the song list button to turn song list on S LIST appears on the display 3 Press and hold the song list button for more than four seconds One beep will ...

Страница 274: ...ror cannot be corrected contact your dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Using an MP3 MP3 CD R Disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD R disc Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on one disc Make sure playlists have a m3u or wpl extension oth...

Страница 275: ...les the player lets you access and navigate up to the maximum but all items over the maximum cannot be accessed Root Directory The root directory will be treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory is displayed as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders However playlists Px are always acce...

Страница 276: ...k from the last folder play begins again at the first track of the first folder or root directory When play enters a new folder the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless you have chosen the folder mode as the default display See the information button later in this section for more information The new track name appears on the display File System and Naming The song name t...

Страница 277: ...ia showing the Compact Disc and a burn rate no faster than 12X There may be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on ...

Страница 278: ...button until RANDOM DISC appears on the display To play the tracks in the folder you are listening to in random order press and release this button until RANDOM FOLDER appears on the display To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order press and release this button until RANDOM ALL appears on the display To turn off random play press and release the RDM button until RANDOM ...

Страница 279: ...next track If either arrow is held or pressed more than once the player continues moving backward or forward through the CD 4 Information Press this button to display the artist name and album contained in the ID3 tag BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD remains safely inside the radio for future listening CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a C...

Страница 280: ...is in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channe...

Страница 281: ... The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eigh...

Страница 282: ...hones if included and a remote control Parental Control rj Parental Control This button is located behind the video screen below the auxiliary jacks Press this button while using RSA or when a DVD or CD is playing to blank the video screen and to mute the audio The power indicator lights on the DVD player will flash Turning on the parental control will also disable all other button operations from...

Страница 283: ...batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section for more information Switch the headphones to OFF when not in use The headphones will shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system is shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes The transmitters are located next to the DVD faceplate If you move to...

Страница 284: ...y from the headphone set It is not necessary to replace the complete headphone set The headphone replacement foam ear pads can be ordered in pairs See your dealer for more information Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece 2 Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment Ma...

Страница 285: ... will play RSE audio DVD off RSA on The wired headphones will play RSA audio DVD on RSA on The wired headphones will play RSA audio Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen on the DVD console The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE The yellow RCA jack is used for video inputs ...

Страница 286: ...ces can be heard through the following possible sources Vehicle Speakers Wireless Headphones Wired Headphones not included Vehicle Speakers Only one audio source can be heard through the vehicle s speakers at a time The RSE system or an auxiliary device can be heard through all of the vehicle s speakers when the following occurs A DVD or auxiliary device is playing The front audio system is on and...

Страница 287: ...r and or by the buttons on the remote control See Remote Control later in this section for more information The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code for the country that the vehicle was sold The DVD region code is printed on the jacket of most DVDs Standard audio CDs CD R CD RW enhanced CDs video CDs and CD ROM with MP3 media are supported by this DVD p...

Страница 288: ...gain to continue play of a disc tr u Previous and Fast Reverse Next and Fast Forward These controls can be used to move forward or backward through a disc These buttons can also be used to modify RSA rear temperature rear fan speed and wired headphone volume adjustment See Headphones earlier in this section Rear Seat Audio RSA Option A Uplevel on page 314 or Rear Seat Audio RSA Option B Uplevel on...

Страница 289: ...ng after the previews have finished If the DVD does not begin playing at the main title refer to the on screen instructions Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a disc press and release the stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control To resume playback press the play pause button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control The movie should resume play from where i...

Страница 290: ... this section Objects blocking the line of sight will affect the function of the remote control Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight may damage it and the repairs will not be covered by your warranty Keep the remote control stored in a cool dry place Remote Control Buttons O Power Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off P Backlight Press this button to ...

Страница 291: ...g a disc s Play Pause Press this button to start play of a disc Press this button while a disc is playing to pause it Press it again to continue playing the disc t Prior Chapter Track Press this button to go to the beginning of the current chapter or track Press this button again to return to the previous chapter or track This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information o...

Страница 292: ...pability of direct chapter or track number selection Clear Press this button within two seconds after inputting a numeric selection to clear all numeric inputs 10 Multiple Digit Entries Press this button to select chapter or track numbers greater than 9 Press this button before inputting the number RSE On Screen Display OSD Menu To use the RSE OSD menu when using a DVD or an auxiliary device do th...

Страница 293: ...es in the compartment Make sure that they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Close the battery door If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep hem in a cool dry place Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No power The ignition may not be in ACCESSORY RUN or RAP Disc will not pla...

Страница 294: ...or on both sides or it looks stretched out Video mode may not be correctly set See RSE OSD earlier in this section Problem Recommended Action I ejected the disc and tried to take it out but it was pulled back into the slot Press the eject button once The language in the audio or on the screen is wrong Press the main menu button on the remote control and change the audio or language selection on th...

Страница 295: ... cleaning the disc Problem Recommended Action The fast forward fast reverse previous and next functions do not work Some commands that do one thing for DVDs will not always work or perform the same function for audio audio discs or games These functions may also be disabled when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews When RSA is on these buttons control RSA functions My disc ...

Страница 296: ... F 60 C could damage the DVD system Operate the DVD system under normal or comfortable cabin temperature ranges See your GM dealer if the problem persists Problem Recommended Action The wireless headphones have audio distortion Verify that the headphones are facing to the front of the vehicle left and right sides are indicated on the headphones to ensure that the signal is received properly Verify...

Страница 297: ... you try to play or eject a disc that is not in the player X A white X will be displayed in the upper left corner of the video screen if the operation that has been selected is not currently available DVD Distortion There may be an experience with video distortion when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Position Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It may be nec...

Страница 298: ...DVD player and remote control This button may also be used to turn the DVD player power on and to automatically resume play of a disc that is in the player while the vehicle is on If no disc is in the player the system will power up and display no display on the LCD screen Before You Drive The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while drivin...

Страница 299: ... auxiliary audio will always be found on channel CHA or CH1 of the wireless headphones RSA audio is dedicated to CHB or CH2 of the wireless headphones To adjust the volume on the wireless headphones use the volume control located on the headphones If there is a decreased audio signal during CD MP3 or DVD play there may be a low hissing noise through the speakers and or headphones If the hissing so...

Страница 300: ...nding jack located behind the video screen next to the auxiliary jacks 2 Press the headphone volume control button until the Wired Headset Volume is displayed and the Left wired headphone is highlighted for selection Press the volume control button again to select the Right volume control Another way to select either the Left or Right Wired Headset Volume is to press the up or down arrows on the D...

Страница 301: ...e the auxiliary audio and video inputs connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the RSE player If a disc is present when the RSE power is turned on the player may automatically begin playing the disc Press the AUX button on the remote control or the DVD AUX button on the DVD player faceplate ...

Страница 302: ...n on the radio The audio from the RSE system can be heard through the wireless headphones and the vehicles speakers at the same time The volume on the radio may vary when switching between the radio CD DVD MP3 or an auxiliary device Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the video screen do the following 1 Push the release button and the screen will fold down 2 Adj...

Страница 303: ...ced CD SACD CD player only An error message may appear on the display if any other type of media is inserted into the DVD player If an error message appears on the video screen see DVD Messages later in this section DVD Player Buttons cY Stop Eject Press and release this button to stop playing rewinding or fast forwarding Press this button twice to eject a disc If the player is already stopped the...

Страница 304: ...ress the play or stop button This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews l Fast Forward Press this button to fast forward the DVD and CD To stop forwarding press the play or stop button This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews MENU Disc Press this button to view the main DVD menu The menu is different ...

Страница 305: ...ome DVDs will begin playing after the previews have finished If the DVD does not begin playing at the main title refer to the on screen instructions Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a disc press and release the stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control To resume playback press the play pause button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control The movie should...

Страница 306: ...ent later in this section Objects blocking the line of sight will affect the function of the remote control Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight may damage it and the repairs will not be covered by your warranty Keep the remote control stored in a cool dry place Remote Control Buttons O Power Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off P Backlight Press thi...

Страница 307: ...g a disc s Play Pause Press this button to start play of a disc Press this button while a disc is playing to pause it Press it again to continue playing the disc t Prior Chapter Track Press this button to go to the beginning of the current chapter or track Press this button again to return to the previous chapter or track This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information o...

Страница 308: ... this button within two seconds after entering a numeric selection to clear all numeric inputs 10 Multiple Digit Entries Press this button to select chapter or track numbers greater than 9 Press this button before entering the number RSE On Screen Display OSD Menu To use the RSE OSD menu when using a DVD or an auxiliary device do the following To access this menu press the display button on the re...

Страница 309: ...l batteries do the following 1 Slide the battery door located on the back of the remote control down 2 Replace the two batteries in the compartment Make sure that they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Close the battery door If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Tips ...

Страница 310: ... The rear speakers will mute when RSA is on The picture is distorted during fast forward or reverse This is normal for this operation Problem Recommended Action The picture does not fill the screen There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out Video mode may not be correctly set See RSE OSD earlier in this section I ejected the disc and tried to take it o...

Страница 311: ...puts properly The audio or video skips or jumps The DVD could be dirty or scratched Try cleaning the disc Problem Recommended Action The fast forward fast reverse previous and next functions do not work Some commands that do one thing for DVDs will not always work or perform the same function for audio audio discs or games These functions may also be disabled when the DVD is playing the copyright ...

Страница 312: ...te the DVD system under normal or comfortable cabin temperature ranges See your dealer if the problem persists Problem Recommended Action The wireless headphones have audio distortion Verify that the headphones are facing to the front of the vehicle left and right sides are indicated on the headphones to ensure that the signal is received properly Verify that there is no obstruction between the he...

Страница 313: ...o play or eject a disc that is not in the player X A white X is displayed in the upper left corner of the video screen if the operation that has been selected is not currently available DVD Distortion There may be an experience with video distortion when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Position Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It may be necessary to turn ...

Страница 314: ... the volume for each set of headphones The front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will not be able to control the remote source You can operate the RSA when the main radio is off The DVD or auxiliary device will always be available on channel CHA or CH1 of the wireless headpho...

Страница 315: ...t seat passengers are listening to the radio When a CD is playing press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track or to the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the next track on the CD This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD PROG Program Press this button to select the next preset station stored on the radio Each press of this button will...

Страница 316: ...control and the DVD player except for the eject button Press this button again to restore operation of the RSA DVD player and remote control This button may also be used to turn the DVD player power on and automatically resume play if the vehicle is on and a disc is in the player If no disc is in the player then the system will power up in auxiliary mode Rear Seat Audio RSA Option B Uplevel Your v...

Страница 317: ...o listen to XM on channel CHB or CH2 if the front passenger is listening to a DVD or auxiliary device The remote control will not operate any of the RSA features RSA SRC Rear Seat Audio Source Press this button to turn on the RSA system Press this button to switch between playing the AM FM1 FM2 XM1 or XM2 Satellite Radio Service if equipped or the front CD player If one of the sources is not loade...

Страница 318: ...Then press the left or right arrow buttons to increase or decrease the headphone volume rj Parental Control This button is located behind the video screen next to the auxiliary and headphone jacks Press this button while using RSA or when a DVD or CD is playing to blank the video screen and to mute the audio The power indicator lights on the DVD player will flash Turning on the parental control wi...

Страница 319: ...ned in an overhead console It is attached to the vehicle s overhead rail system located behind the second row domelamp The overhead console has an opening that opens downward and is used to insert or remove the DMS cartridge Pull the panel down to insert the removable cartridge Close this panel to completely hide the cartridge inside the console With the DMS cartridge inserted the digital media pl...

Страница 320: ...eo games being played While playing a game press the buttons on the controller to send commands to the game being played DMS Digital Media Storage Cartridge The DMS cartridge is a palm sized 40GB portable hard drive This type of cartridge should allow for storage of up to 5 000 songs in MP3 format or up to 15 typical movies in MPEG format and hours of game collections or any combination of the thr...

Страница 321: ...ge The system is compatible with home computers that support USB communication Microsoft Windows 98 SR2 and higher The USB 2 0 cradle is also backward compatible for computers equipped with USB 1 1 PhatNoise Media Manager The PhatNoise Media Manager PMM supports the in vehicle GM Mobile Digital Media system The PMM can be used to save audio CDs to the DMS cartridge as well as organize and transfer...

Страница 322: ...a System for Front Seat Audio Entertainment later in this manual Rear seat passengers use the wireless DVD remote control to navigate the menu displayed on the overhead DVD video screen then select to play music videos or games A dedicated game controller is included with the Mobile Digital Media package See Using the GM Mobile Digital Media System for Rear Seat Entertainment later in this manual ...

Страница 323: ...ical CD changer The Digital Media system allows you to switch between different playback modes These modes determine the next song that will play Using modes you can browse through playlists artists albums and genres while the system reads Voice Index names to you while you drive By selecting Playlist Mode you can access the music collection in the order placed onto the DMS cartridge or you can ha...

Страница 324: ... and played For example in artist mode all tracks are grouped by artist names Artist names are listed alphabetically The SEEK SCAN arrows are used to change the mode item For example in Album Mode this will change to the next or previous album The mode list name will display for five seconds time out then update to show which list the GM Mobile Digital Media system is currently playing The tune kn...

Страница 325: ...s Within a Browse Mode Each browse mode contains lists of songs For example Genre mode might contain a list of Classical songs a list of Rock songs and a list of Country songs Once the audio system is set to one of the four modes press the SEEK SCAN button to navigate through the song lists For example press the right arrow while in Album mode to change to the next album Press the left arrow to go...

Страница 326: ...SEEK SCAN button for more than 2 seconds to start seeking through song list titles Press this button again to stop on a song list title The Digital Media system will announce the following in each mode Mode 1 Album Mode Album names are announced Mode 2 Artist Mode Artist names are announced Press and hold the SEEK SCAN button until the system announces the first letter of each artist name Mode 3 G...

Страница 327: ... Games on the menu system is displayed on the video screen The DVD remote control and the controls on the DVD player itself can be used to make the selections Starting the System for Rear Seat Entertainment The GM Mobile Digital Media system is available through the auxiliary mode of the DVD player To begin using the system follow the instruction list below 1 Insert the DMS cartridge into the GM M...

Страница 328: ...own list directional arrows A D to move the highlight area up or down the list of items Press the right directional arrow G to go further into the selected item or press the left directional arrow C to go back one menu level r Enter Select For the GM Mobile Digital Media system press the enter select button E to go into any selected menu item v Title Top Menu For the GM Mobile Digital Media system...

Страница 329: ...tem press this button to start playback of a selected option Press this button while an option is in the play mode to pause it Press it again to continue playback of the current option DVD Remote Control Batteries If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries may need to be replaced See Remote Control Battery Replacement in your vehicle s owner manual Browsing Audio 1 Select the ...

Страница 330: ...list or genre See Navigating the On Screen Menus Using the DVD Remote Control earlier in this section for more information 3 Press the select button E on the remote control to begin playing an album artist genre playlist or song See Navigating the On Screen Menus Using the DVD Remote Control earlier in this section for more information 330 ...

Страница 331: ...ion for more information Video Browsing Browse digital videos stored on the system through the menu display MPEG format is supported so you can play back recorded shows and movies from television home movies downloaded videos and pre packaged feature films and shows See the following instructions for further screen display information 1 Select the Video option through the menu system displayed on ...

Страница 332: ...vigating the On Screen Menus Using the DVD Remote Control earlier in this section for more information 3 If you want to find a particular video press the right directional arrow G on the remote control to go further into the selected item See Navigating the On Screen Menus Using the DVD Remote Control earlier in this section for more information 332 ...

Страница 333: ...ess game controller 1 Select the Games option through the menu system displayed on the video screen 2 Press the up list or down list directional arrows A D on the remote control to navigate through the preloaded game packages Game packages can be purchased and unlocked from your desktop computer See the PhatNoise Media Manager Owner s Manual for more information on how to unlock games 333 ...

Страница 334: ... F Left Rockerpad G Right Thumbstick The wireless game controller transmits radio frequency signals to the overhead monitor Wireless means there are no cords to hinder your movement while playing games The key pad as shown above has six buttons located on the upper right side of the game controller 334 ...

Страница 335: ...ontroller can be awakened at any time by pressing the Start button Important Safety and Handling Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment may cause harmful interf...

Страница 336: ... drop the DMS cartridge or subject it to a violent shock Do not spill liquid on the DMS cartridge or submerge the DMS cartridge in liquid The only effective protection for data and other material stored on the DMS cartridge is the regular backing up of that data by you Mobile Digital Media Player Care Never spray any type of liquid such as a cleaning agent inside of an open cartridge panel on the ...

Страница 337: ... Fully insert the DMS cartridge The RSE screen displays DMS MEDIA LOADING The system is still booting Please wait up to 15 seconds for the system to boot and then switch back to digital media mode The RSE screen displays DMS MEDIA ERROR The DMS cartridge is not operating properly or is damaged See your dealer if the problem persists The RSE screen displays DMS MEDIA FILE ERROR A file on your DMS c...

Страница 338: ...hen reprogramming is complete the lights will turn off and stay off The system will be ready to use No Sound Adjust the volume of the head unit Make sure the head unit has the Digital Media player as the active source No Sound The head unit cannot access the Digital Media system File s on your cartridge may be corrupt Run the PhatNoise DMS Doctor on your computer and follow the recommendations If ...

Страница 339: ...ortant as software is updated frequently See PhatNoise Music Manager manual Sometimes a heavily fragmented cartridge can skip due to increased seek times Defragment the cartridge for best performance See PhatNoise Media Manager software instructions for defragmenting a cartridge WMA files are not playing in the Mobile Digital Media system Some software such as Windows Media Player features copy pr...

Страница 340: ...all 1 877 GM PHATN 877 467 4286 or contact the Customer Assistance Center through the internet at gmmobilemediasupportgedas com For customer assistance in Canada see the Customer Assistance Offices in the index of your vehicle s owner manual Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle s radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle...

Страница 341: ...l go to a station play for a few seconds then go to the next station Press either arrow again to stop scanning The sound will mute while seeking or scanning The radio will only seek or scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band When a CD is playing press either arrow to go to the previous or next track if more than eight seconds have played If either arrow is held or pressed ...

Страница 342: ...the volume Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especi...

Страница 343: ... CDs and DVDs Handle CDs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc If the surface of a CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly or not at all If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild ...

Страница 344: ... Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of the XM system Make sure that the XM satellite antenna is not obstructed Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle s chime level To change the volume level of the chime press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The volume level will change from the normal level to l...

Страница 345: ... 360 Loss of Control 362 Driving at Night 363 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 365 City Driving 368 Freeway Driving 369 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 370 Highway Hypnosis 371 Hill and Mountain Roads 371 Winter Driving 373 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 377 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 378 Loading Your Vehicle 378 Towing 384 Towing Your Vehicle 384 Recreational Vehicle Towin...

Страница 346: ... pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult and...

Страница 347: ...ates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do Ho...

Страница 348: ... drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal l...

Страница 349: ...t answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the b...

Страница 350: ...st you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alc...

Страница 351: ...engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 400 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Anti Lock Brake System ABS an advanced electron...

Страница 352: ...f one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking p...

Страница 353: ...even the very best braking Traction Control System TCS Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system brakes the spinning wheel s and or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin Th...

Страница 354: ...ge in the DIC will come on to remind you that the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if yo...

Страница 355: ...your vehicle If the system fails to turn on or activate the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC If the vehicle has gone through heavy acceleration or braking or multiple turns during the first two miles of driving after starting your vehicle the STABILITY CONTROL OFF message may appear on the DIC If this is the case your vehicle does not need ser...

Страница 356: ...on page 378 and If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 377 Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels engine speed management and by applying brakes The traction control system is enabled automatically when you start your vehicle It will activate and display the...

Страница 357: ...ists with the system If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle you should see your dealer for service Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents ...

Страница 358: ...res meet the road and make you lose control See Traction Control System TCS on page 353 and StabiliTrak System on page 355 What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the brake or accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road condi...

Страница 359: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 350 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 available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ve...

Страница 360: ... edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle oc...

Страница 361: ...ance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and do not get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow d...

Страница 362: ...can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels are not rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tire...

Страница 363: ...is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any Anti Lock Brake System ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision pr...

Страница 364: ...hen you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty gla...

Страница 365: ...ou will get even less traction It is always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings...

Страница 366: ...ause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you cannot try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road H...

Страница 367: ... your vehicle can be carried CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking la...

Страница 368: ...ity 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 Freeway Driving on page 369 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 ...

Страница 369: ...amp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you 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 is slo...

Страница 370: ...s your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready 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 help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full ...

Страница 371: ...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 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 mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a res...

Страница 372: ...t your brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go d...

Страница 373: ...hing in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your vehicle in good shape for winter You may want to put winter emergency supplies ...

Страница 374: ...s where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You will have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What is the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least...

Страница 375: ...oad 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 cannot reach such as around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake...

Страница 376: ...e 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 Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push th...

Страница 377: ...the wheels but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are st...

Страница 378: ...r a few tries it may need to be towed out If your vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 384 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may pr...

Страница 379: ...sures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 449 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 456 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Tire Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load ...

Страница 380: ...ailable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity for your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 386 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips I...

Страница 381: ...apacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 2...

Страница 382: ... all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed t...

Страница 383: ... things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heav...

Страница 384: ...e with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device know as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendati...

Страница 385: ...ease the parking brake Level Control With this feature the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load or unload your vehicle However you should still not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR See Loading Your Vehicle on page 378 You may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle and periodically as the system self adjusts This is normal The compressor should operate ...

Страница 386: ...ring capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That is the reason for this section In it are...

Страница 387: ... to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transaxle Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the trailer Weight of the trailer tongue Weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For e...

Страница 388: ...fices on page 530 for more information In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Center 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle...

Страница 389: ...cle to exceed the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or the RGAWR Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating The effect of additional weight may reduce your trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg...

Страница 390: ...stay within GCWR limits Your maximum trailer would only be 7 800 lbs 3 538 kg You may go further and think you must limit tongue weight to less than 1 000 lbs 454 kg to avoid exceeding GVWR But you must still consider the effect on the rear axle Because your rear axle now weighs 3 100 lbs 1 406 kg you can only put 900 lbs 408 kg on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR The effect of tongue weight ...

Страница 391: ...h 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 remember to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you do not seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 141 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between...

Страница 392: ...to your CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued vehicle You cannot see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaust on page 141 To maximize your safety when towing a trailer Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip Keep the rear most windows closed If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or ...

Страница 393: ...s you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passin...

Страница 394: ...er lamps will also flash telling other drivers you are about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving on Grades R...

Страница 395: ...chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you do the following Start your engine Shift into a...

Страница 396: ...nd brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you are trailering it is a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle may have a trailer wiring harness package located in the glove box It can be connected from the rear of ...

Страница 397: ...t Overview 410 Engine Oil 411 Engine Oil Life System 414 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 416 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 417 Engine Coolant 420 Radiator Pressure Cap 423 Engine Overheating 423 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 425 Cooling System 426 Power Steering Fluid 432 Windshield Washer Fluid 433 Brakes 434 Battery 437 Jump Starting 438 Bulb Replacement 443 Halogen Bulbs 443 Headlamps and S...

Страница 398: ...ng the Spare Tire 474 Secondary Latch System 481 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 483 Compact Spare Tire 486 Appearance Care 487 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 487 Fabric Carpet 488 Leather 489 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 490 Care of Safety Belts 490 Weatherstrips 490 Washing Your Vehicle 491 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 491 Finish Care 491 Windshield Backglass a...

Страница 399: ...6 Headlamp Wiring 497 Windshield Wiper Fuses 497 Power Windows and Other Power Options 497 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 497 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 498 Underhood Fuse Block 500 Capacities and Specifications 503 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care 399 ...

Страница 400: ...and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like anti lock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer ca...

Страница 401: ...do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before 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 use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want...

Страница 402: ...nd maintain optimum vehicle performance GM recommends the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 you may notice an audible knocking noise when you drive commonly referred to as spark knock If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soo...

Страница 403: ...mined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel Howe...

Страница 404: ...ane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors recommends against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to...

Страница 405: ...ep 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 never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle When the fuel door is opened on a vehicle with dual sliding doors the driver s ...

Страница 406: ...u have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Washing Your Vehicle on page 491 When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunc...

Страница 407: ...amp on page 217 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container 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 if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a veh...

Страница 408: ... 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 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 408 ...

Страница 409: ...its storage clip The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood so be careful when handling it Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop 5 Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood on the driver s side of the vehicle It is marked by an arrow Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Lift the hood to r...

Страница 410: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3 9L V6 engine here is what you will see 410 ...

Страница 411: ...inder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 434 J Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 416 K Engine Coolant Recovery Tank See Cooling System on page 426 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil di...

Страница 412: ...s and Specifications on page 503 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 410 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the cross hat...

Страница 413: ... on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM...

Страница 414: ...em that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can 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 dimin...

Страница 415: ...0 oil life remaining 3 Turn the key to LOCK If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap an...

Страница 416: ...h engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required Do not use compressed air to clean the filter To inspect or replace the air cleaner filter do the following 1 Remove the two clamps on the duct...

Страница 417: ...off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid A good time to check your automatic tra...

Страница 418: ... have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is colder th...

Страница 419: ...the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 518 If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It does not take much fluid ge...

Страница 420: ...tection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning messages and gages work as they should Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant may require changing sooner at the first maintenance service after each 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whi...

Страница 421: ...e water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper 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 heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice If you use extra in...

Страница 422: ...ark or a little higher The full cold mark is a line with an arrow pointing down at it located on the front of the coolant recovery tank Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow ...

Страница 423: ...radiator cap on your vehicle is a pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the cap is properly closed See Engine Compartment Overview on page 410 for more information on location Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage...

Страница 424: ...l the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 425 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 425 for information on driving to a s...

Страница 425: ...so see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode later in this section You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away 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 cyli...

Страница 426: ...n 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 not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface The coolant level should be at or above the full cold mark If it is not you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hose...

Страница 427: ...e is overheating both fans should be running If they are not your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 425 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosi...

Страница 428: ...lain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX C...

Страница 429: ...re thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including t...

Страница 430: ...t to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left close the cap and wait for the system to cool down 2 Keep turning the pressure cap Remove the pressure cap CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 3 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL co...

Страница 431: ...he proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 7 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is closed properly 8 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the full cold mark 9 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery ...

Страница 432: ... Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid do the following 1 Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The fluid level should be somewhere within the cr...

Страница 433: ...rview on page 410 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters ful...

Страница 434: ...er 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 will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too m...

Страница 435: ...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 brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid...

Страница 436: ...ld 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 Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifi...

Страница 437: ... can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to t...

Страница 438: ...r all of these things can hurt you Notice Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system...

Страница 439: ...nd all lamps that are not needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save the radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminal locations on each vehicle You will not need to access your battery for jump starting Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal for that purpose The terminal is located under the fuse block ...

Страница 440: ...er 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 not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to posi...

Страница 441: ...ing until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the c...

Страница 442: ...y or Remote Positive Terminal and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good batt...

Страница 443: ... in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps A High beam Headlamp B Low beam Headlamp C Sidemarker Lamp 443 ...

Страница 444: ...away from the vehicle 5 Disconnect the socket wiring harness connector from the headlamp assembly 6 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove from the assembly 7 To replace a headlamp bulb disconnect the bulb socket wiring harness and connect to the new bulb socket To replace a sidemarker bulb pull the old bulb out and push a new bulb in 8 Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb...

Страница 445: ...embly 3 Pull the old bulb out from the bulb socket 4 Replace with a new bulb 5 Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb assembly and turning it clockwise to secure 6 Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps To change a stoplamp taillamp turn signal or back up lamp bulb do the following 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on pag...

Страница 446: ... 5 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove 6 Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out of the socket and gently pushing in a new bulb 7 Replace the bulb socket by inserting and turning clockwise to secure 8 Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the outboard locating retaining pins until the lamp is seated 9 Secure with the inboard screws 446 ...

Страница 447: ...placement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up 3057KX Front Turn Signal DRL and Parking 3157NAK High Beam and Low Beam Headlamps H11 License Plate Lamp 168 Sidemarker 194 Stoplamp Taillamp and Turn Signal 3057KX For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking See Scheduled Maintenance ...

Страница 448: ...he blade C Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the tabs on each side of the wiper blade assembly click into place To replace the rear wi...

Страница 449: ... an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 378 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 456 Overinflat...

Страница 450: ...c tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers ...

Страница 451: ...mum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load A Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3 000 miles 5 000 km and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph 105 km h The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat If your veh...

Страница 452: ...re on page 456 F Tire Size A combination of letters and numbers define a tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only G TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code ...

Страница 453: ...ex represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry The load index can range from 1 to 279 The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or ...

Страница 454: ... compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT motor vehicle safety standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating See Loading Your Vehicle on page 378 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle See Loading ...

Страница 455: ...le The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name 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 Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pres...

Страница 456: ...eight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg plus the rated cargo load See Loading Your Vehicle on page 378 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire siz...

Страница 457: ...vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Do not forget to check the compact spare tire it should be at 60 psi 420 kPa For additional information regarding the compact spare tire see Compact Spare Tire on page 486 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflat...

Страница 458: ...itional strain on tires Sustained high speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued sudden tire failure You could have a crash and you or others could be killed Some high speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for high speed operation When speed limits and road conditions are such that a vehicle can be driven at high speeds make su...

Страница 459: ...ation pressure molded on the tire s sidewall in small letters near the rim flange It will read something like this Maximum load 690 kg 1521 lbs 300 kPa 44 psi Max Press For this example you would set the inflation pressure for high speed driving at 38 psi 262 kPa Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rota...

Страница 460: ...e Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 503 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but ...

Страница 461: ...fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec syst...

Страница 462: ...ose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes brands or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued crash Using tires of different sizes brands or types may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the correct size brand and type of tires on all wheels It is all right to drive with your comp...

Страница 463: ...uipment wheels and tires this may affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as anti lock brakes traction control and electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may n...

Страница 464: ... safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards 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 performan...

Страница 465: ...ldup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other the a...

Страница 466: ...in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 470 for more information Used R...

Страница 467: ...d you or others may be injured in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer 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 device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your veh...

Страница 468: ...e information 2 Lift the lever to move the third row rear seatback forward See Third Row Seat on page 21 for more information 3 Remove the cover by pulling the lever out This symbol is on the accessory inflator switch There may be an accessory inflator kit stored in the rear compartment on the passenger s side It includes a 20 foot 6 m hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters CAUTION Inf...

Страница 469: ...atically shut off after about 10 minutes The light in the switch will blink After about one minute you can use the system again Press the switch and the indicator light will come on Notice If you run the accessory inflator longer than 30 minutes at a time you could damage the inflator The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Run the inflator for short periods of time only After running th...

Страница 470: ...ccelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only fo...

Страница 471: ...ngine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle When your vehicle has a flat tire use the following example as a guide to...

Страница 472: ... 119 for more information 2 Remove the convenience net if the vehicle has one 3 Open the jack storage compartment by lifting the tab and pulling the cover off A Jack B Strap C Bracket D Wing Nut E Bag and Tools 4 Remove the jack A and jacking tools E by loosening and then removing the wing nut D and bracket C 5 Separate the plastic pouch from the jack and remove the jacking tools including the fol...

Страница 473: ...re on page 486 for more information about the compact spare To remove the compact spare tire do the following A Hoist Shaft B Hoist Assembly C Retainer D Compact Spare Tire E Extension Chisel End F Folding Wrench 1 Attach the folding wrench F to the extension E and insert the chisel end on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft A 473 ...

Страница 474: ...are tire will not lower check under the vehicle to see if the tire is hanging loose and the cable end and spring under the wheel plate are missing If so the secondary latch system is engaged See Secondary Latch System on page 481 To continue changing the flat tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 474 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Your vehicle ...

Страница 475: ...ve removed the wheel cover use the following procedure to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire 1 Loosen the wheel nuts using the folding wrench but do not remove them Turn the handle counterclockwise about 180 degrees then flip the handle back to the starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn Notice If your vehicle has wheel locks and you use an impact...

Страница 476: ...lding and or cause other damage to your vehicle Always position the jack so that when the jack head is raised it will fit firmly in the notch located inboard from the rocker molding A Front Location B Rear Location 2 Near each wheel there is a notch A and B in the vehicle s frame inboard of the rocker molding Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehi...

Страница 477: ...y a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Attach the folding wrench A to the jack B and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head approximately 3 inches 7 6 cm 477 ...

Страница 478: ...lat tire CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if ...

Страница 479: ...il or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 8 Install the compact spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 479 ...

Страница 480: ... 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 on page 503 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts i...

Страница 481: ...uipped with a secondary latch system It is designed to stop a tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged For the secondary latch to work the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down Your vehicle uses the underbody tire hoist assembly to store either the compact spare or a flat road tire See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page ...

Страница 482: ... side of you as you pull the jack out from the spare To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following 1 Place the jack under the vehicle ahead of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the compact spare tire 2 Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch device under the wheel plate 482 ...

Страница 483: ...h both hands and pull it out from under the vehicle 6 Reach under the vehicle and remove the folding wrench and jack Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare or flat tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmen...

Страница 484: ...y the tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down 2 Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft if the vehicle has aluminum wheels 3 Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and start to raise the tire Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 4 When the tire is almost in the stored positio...

Страница 485: ...nd then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the folding wrench to tighten the cable Storing the Tools A Strap B Bag and Tools C Jack Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on 485 ...

Страница 486: ...ire 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 the full size tire repaired or replaced at your convenience Of course it is best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soon as possible The spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in case it is needed agai...

Страница 487: ...aning your vehicle s interior only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when c...

Страница 488: ...much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt For liquid cleaners about 20 drops per gallon 3 78 L of water is a good guide Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning Damage to your vehicle s interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha alcohol etc Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dus...

Страница 489: ...area gives any impression that a ring formation may result clean the entire surface After the cleaning process has been completed a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used Allow the leather to dry ...

Страница 490: ...can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may ...

Страница 491: ...otton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 491 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary...

Страница 492: ...side of the windshield with a full strength glass cleaning liquid The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime 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 blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as n...

Страница 493: ...irs would not be covered by your warranty Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean the tires use a stiff brush with t...

Страница 494: ...rrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne po...

Страница 495: ...me wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Me...

Страница 496: ...ement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Do not add anything electric...

Страница 497: ...lem be sure to get it fixed The rear washer pump is controlled by a relay located in the engine compartment behind the windshield washer fluid reservoir The rear wiper motor is protected by a fuse located in the instrument panel fuse block Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the instrument panel fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current...

Страница 498: ...e lighter and use its fuse if it is the right amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block and the underhood fuse block Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located at the right end of the instrument panel on the passenger s side of the vehicle Open the front passegner s door and remove the cover to acces...

Страница 499: ...lamp Turn Lamps 13 Heated Seats 14 Blank 15 Electronic Level Control 16 Heated Mirror 17 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Back up Lamps 18 Blank 19 Canister Vent Solenoid 20 Park Lamps Fuses Usage 21 Power Sliding Door 22 Blank 23 Blank 24 Left Power Sliding Door 25 Right Power Sliding Door Relays Usage 26 Blank 27 Blank 28 Park Lamps Taillamps 29 Retained Accessory Power 30 Rear Defog PLR Fuse Puller...

Страница 500: ...rhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment For more information on location see Engine Compartment Overview on page 410 Your vehicle may not have all the fuses listed 500 ...

Страница 501: ...Throttle Control 10 Not Used 11 Transmission Solenoid 12 Right Low Beam Fuses Usage 13 Anti lock Brake System 14 Powertrain Control Module Ignition 15 Electronic Ignition 16 Fuel Injector 17 Climate Control RPA Cruise Control 18 Electronic Throttle Control 19 Engine Sensor Evaporator 20 Airbag 21 Not Used 22 Not Used 23 Auxiliary Power 24 Front Windshield Washer 25 AC DC Inverter 26 Rear Blower 27...

Страница 502: ...er High 35 Battery Main 3 36 Rear Defogger 37 Battery Main 2 38 Spare Relays Usage RUN RLY Starter LO BEAM Low Beam FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump HORN Horn AC CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch HI BEAM High Beam PWR TRN Powertrain WPR2 Wiper 2 WPR1 Wiper 1 FAN 1 Fan 1 CRNK Crank IGN MAIN Ignition Main FAN2 Fan 2 FAN3 Fan 3 BLANK Not Used 502 ...

Страница 503: ...nder the hood See your dealer for more information Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 qt 7 0 L Cooling System 3 9L Engine Front Climate Controls Only 10 77 qt 10 2 L 3 9L Engine with Rear Climate Controls 12 11 qt 11 55 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 0 qt 3 8 L Fuel Capacity 25 1 gal 95 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to ...

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Страница 505: ...uled Maintenance 509 Additional Required Services 512 Maintenance Footnotes 513 Owner Checks and Services 514 At Each Fuel Fill 515 At Least Once a Month 515 At Least Once a Year 516 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 518 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 520 Engine Drive Belt Routing 521 Maintenance Record 522 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 505 ...

Страница 506: ...ary 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 maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the...

Страница 507: ...e frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your GM Goodwrench dealer This schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 378 are driven on rea...

Страница 508: ...ch dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts If you want to purchase service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 544 Owner Checks and Services on page 514 tells you what should be checked when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good conditi...

Страница 509: ...ine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 414 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears certain se...

Страница 510: ...ce II Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 411 Reset oil life system See Engine Oil Life System on page 414 An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components See footnote Visually check for any leaks or damage See footnote k Inspect engine air cleaner filter If necessary replace filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 416 See footnote g Rotate tires and check inflation p...

Страница 511: ...nsion and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blades See footnote d Inspect restraint system components See footnote e Lubricate body components See footnote f Check transaxle fluid level and add fluid as needed Replace passenger compartment air filter See footnote l Inspect throttle system See footnote j 511 ...

Страница 512: ...e or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 416 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five year...

Страница 513: ... once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety be...

Страница 514: ...excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables k A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed l If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often m Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Replace belt if n...

Страница 515: ...n page 420 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures Do not forget to check the spare tire See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 45...

Страница 516: ...her position contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on pa...

Страница 517: ...ld come out only in LOCK Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park P Mechanism Check CAUTION When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should...

Страница 518: ... where mud and other debris can collect Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements fo...

Страница 519: ...anada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Rear Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Liftgate Hinges and Power Sliding Door Cable Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Sliding Door Track Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements ...

Страница 520: ...be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15222510 Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 Spark Plugs 12591131 41 100 Windshield Wiper Blades Driver s Side 22 0 inches 55 0 cm 12335833 Passenger s Side 24 0 inches 60 0 cm 12335834 Rear 16 0 inches 40 0 cm 15192147 520 ...

Страница 521: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 9L V6 Engine 521 ...

Страница 522: ...vices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 506 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 514 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 522 ...

Страница 523: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 523 ...

Страница 524: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 524 ...

Страница 525: ...Roadside Assistance Program 532 Courtesy Transportation 535 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 537 Collision Damage Repair 538 Reporting Safety Defects 543 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 543 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 543 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 543 Service Publications Ordering Information 544 Section 7 Customer A...

Страница 526: ...er STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 521 7300 In Canada contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free...

Страница 527: ...rmal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free 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 Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following a...

Страница 528: ... process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 Alternatively you may ...

Страница 529: ...mation and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My D...

Страница 530: ... be addressed to United States Customer Assistance Buick Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 www Buick com 1 800 521 7300 1 800 832 8425 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 252 1112 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 ...

Страница 531: ...This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the G...

Страница 532: ... 100 Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station approximately 5 in the U S and 10 litres in Canada Service to provide diesel may be restricted For safety reasons propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service Lock out Service To ensure security the driver must present the vehicle registration and personal ID before lo...

Страница 533: ...ed trip routing as quickly as possible but it is best to allow three weeks before your planned departure date Trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement while en route and over 250 kilometres from original point of departure you may qualify for trip interruption expense assistance T...

Страница 534: ...er of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we are only a phone call away U S customers call Buick Roadside Assistance 1...

Страница 535: ... inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only at participating dealers A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service you...

Страница 536: ...e and must be supported by original receipts In addition for U S customers should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for...

Страница 537: ...e anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems such as those commonly called Event Data Recorders EDR In a crash event computer systems such as the airbag Sensing and Diagnostic M...

Страница 538: ...dentiality is to be maintained and need is shown or share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data If your vehicle has OnStar please check the OnStar subscription servi...

Страница 539: ...however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and m...

Страница 540: ...Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is inju...

Страница 541: ... your insurance company from the scene of the accident They will walk you through the information they will need If they ask for a police report phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee In some states provinces with no fault insurance laws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no injuries and ...

Страница 542: ... you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s ...

Страница 543: ... 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Ca...

Страница 544: ...anual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada the servic...

Страница 545: ...l Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detro...

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Страница 547: ...d Vehicle 91 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 83 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 84 Airbag System cont When Should an Airbag Inflate 81 Where Are the Airbags 79 Antenna Fixed Mast 344 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 344 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 351 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 215 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 492 Care of Safety Belts 490 Chemical Pain...

Страница 548: ... Feature 340 Understanding Radio Reception 342 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 344 Automatic Door Lock 109 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 417 Operation 133 B Battery 437 Electric Power Management 186 Run Down Protection 187 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 370 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 351 Emergencies 353 Parking 137 System Warning Light 214 Brakes 434 Braking 350 Braking in Emergencies 353 Break...

Страница 549: ...rs and Tethers for Children 61 Older Children 49 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 69 Child Restraints cont Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 72 Where to Put the Restraint 60 Chime Level Adjustment 344 Cigarette Lighter 193 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 492 Exterior Lamps Lenses 491 Fabric Carpet 488 Finish Care 491 Inside of Your Vehicle 487 ...

Страница 550: ...n Procedure 526 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 531 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 543 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 543 Customer Assistance Information cont Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 543 Roadside Assistance Program 532 Service Publications Ordering Information 544 D Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp System 182 Defensive Dri...

Страница 551: ...cle to Get it Out 378 Winter 373 Dual Climate Control System 197 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System 282 298 E Electric Power Management 186 Electrical System Add On Equipment 496 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 497 Headlamp Wiring 497 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 498 Power Windows and Other Power Options 497 Underhood Fuse Block 500 Windshield Wiper Fuses 497 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 416 Battery 437 Ch...

Страница 552: ...Pass 174 Flat Tire 470 Flat Tire Changing 470 Flat Tire Storing 483 Fluid Automatic Transaxle 417 Power Steering 432 Windshield Washer 433 Folding Tray 161 Front Console Storage Area 161 Front Reading Lamps 186 Front Turn Signal Parking and Daytime Running Lamps 445 Fuel 402 Additives 403 California Fuel 403 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 407 Filling Your Tank 405 Fuels in Foreign Countries 404...

Страница 553: ...t 443 Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp System 182 Headlamps cont Flash to Pass 174 Halogen Bulbs 443 Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps 443 High Low Beam Changer 174 On Reminder 182 Wiper Activated 182 Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps 443 Heated Seats 10 Heater 193 197 Highbeam On Light 221 High Speed Operation Tires 458 Highway Hypnosis 371 Hill and Mountain Roads 371 Hood Checking Things Under...

Страница 554: ...184 J Jump Starting 438 K Keyless Entry System 98 Keys 97 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 450 Lamps Battery Run Down Protection 187 Cargo 186 Dome 184 Electric Power Management 186 Exterior 181 Front Reading 186 Interior Control 184 Rear Reading 186 LATCH System Child Restraints 61 Level Control 385 License Plate Lamps 447 Liftgate 119 Light Airbag Readiness 210 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 215 554 ...

Страница 555: ...r Lock 109 Delayed Locking 108 Door 106 Lockout Protection 109 Locks cont Power Door 107 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 109 Loss of Control 362 Low Fuel Warning Light 222 Luggage Carrier 162 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 512 At Each Fuel Fill 515 At Least Once a Month 515 At Least Once a Year 516 Introduction 506 Maintenance Footnotes 513 Maintenance Record 522 Maintenanc...

Страница 556: ...on Radio System see Navigation Manual 282 New Vehicle Break In 128 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 520 O Odometer 209 Odometer Trip 209 Off Road Recovery 360 Oil Engine 411 Pressure Light 220 Oil Engine Oil Life System 414 Older Children Restraints 49 Online Owner Center 529 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 145 Other Warning Devices 172 Outlet Adjustment 200 Outlet s Accessory Power 191 Outsid...

Страница 557: ...7 Over Things That Burn 140 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 211 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 205 Passenger Sensing System 86 Passing 360 PASS Key III 126 PASS Key III Operation 126 Power Accessory Outlet s 191 Door Locks 107 Electrical System 497 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current 192 Rear Quarter Windows 123 Retained Accessory RAP 130 Seat 9 Sliding Door 112 Steering Fluid 432 Windows 122 ...

Страница 558: ...ld Washer Wiper 176 Rearview Mirrors 143 Reclining Seatbacks 12 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 518 Recreational Vehicle Towing 384 Remote Keyless Entry System 98 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation 99 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 474 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 472 Replacement Bulbs 447 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 543 General Motors 543 United St...

Страница 559: ...ed Seats 10 Manual Passenger 9 Memory 10 Seats cont Power Seats 9 Rear Seat Operation 16 Reclining Seatbacks 12 Third Row Seat 21 Secondary Latch System 481 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position 69 Right Front Seat Position 72 Security Light 221 Service 400 Accessories and Modifications 400 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 402 California Proposition 65 Warning 401 Doing Your...

Страница 560: ...ad Console 159 161 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 377 Sun Visors 123 Switchbanks Overhead Console 188 T Tachometer 209 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 445 TCS Warning Light 216 Theft Deterrent Radio 340 Theft Deterrent Systems 123 Content Theft Deterrent 124 PASS Key III 126 PASS Key III Operation 126 Third Row Seat 21 Tilt Wheel 172 Tires 449 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Clea...

Страница 561: ...raction Control System TCS 353 Control System Warning Light 216 StabiliTrak System 355 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 417 Transaxle Operation Automatic 133 Trip Odometer 209 Turn and Lane Change Signals 173 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 173 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 188 Understanding Radio Reception 342 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 464 Universal Home Remote System 147 148 Operation 149 15...

Страница 562: ... Size 463 Replacement 465 Where to Put the Restraint 60 Windows 121 Power 122 Power Rear Quarter 123 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 492 Washer 175 Washer Fluid 433 Wiper Blade Replacement 447 Wiper Fuses 497 Wipers 175 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 176 Winter Driving 373 Wiper Activated Headlamps 182 X XM Radio Messages 280 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 344 Y Your Vehicle and th...

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