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Страница 2: ...ators 3 21 Audio System s 3 36 Features and Controls 2 1 AdilldGVd 2 14 InstrumentPanel 3 1 Driving YourVehicle 4 1 Towing 4 2 Your Driving the Road andYour Vehicle 4 31 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 CheckingThingsUnder the Hood 5 10 Bulb Replacement 5 45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 50 Tires 5 51 Appearance Care 5 71 Vehicle Identification 5 80 Electrical System 5 81 Capacities and Specifications ...

Страница 3: ...ease leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22686694 A First Edition Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manula1from begin to end when they first receive their new vehicle If ning you do this it will help you lea...

Страница 4: ...rning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Ill ...

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

Страница 6: ...WHEN ATTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD z SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY rHEN SECURE CHILD SEAT DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DO NOT INSTALL A ORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION OR L CK a UNLOCK LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH 8 0 HAZARD WARNING FLASHER RUNNING i o DAYTIME LAMPS ENGINE COOLANT cc TEMP CHARGING BATTERY SYSTE...

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Страница 8: ...Children 1 31 Infants and Young Children 1 34 Child Restraint Systems 1 37 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 42 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Top Strap 1 41 LATCH System 1 45 Position 1 45 Seat Position 1 48 ...

Страница 9: ...uld startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever located on the front of the driver s seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 2 ...

Страница 10: ...e the seat to where you want it and release the lever Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place If your vehicle is equipped with easy entry seats this is your front passenger seat adjuster Pull up on the lever located at the front of the passenger s seat up to unlock it Slide the seat to a comfortable position and release the lever Then try to move the sea...

Страница 11: ...e seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever and push rearward on the seatback to make sure it is locked Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Страница 12: ...her injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the beit could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be 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 inthe seat ana wear your safety beit properly I Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the t...

Страница 13: ...er back side of the seatback and push the seatback forward When you return the seatback to its original position make sure the seatback is locked The latch must be down for the seat to work properly the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearwardon the seatback to be sure it is locked I 1 6 ...

Страница 14: ...is feature the right front seat makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat 1 Lift the right front seatback latch to release the seatback 2 Tilt the seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward 3 Move the right front seatback to its original position after someone gets into the rear seat area 4 Then move the seat rearward until it locks Tilt the seatback completely forwar...

Страница 15: ... could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback tobe sure it is locked A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and a...

Страница 16: ...u are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers beirs are fastened properly too It is extren y 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 ev...

Страница 17: ...crashes are in between In many o f them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a se...

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

Страница 20: ...ring a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re 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 A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future Butthey are q y m n t l y s t m c on sn they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag ...

Страница 21: ...t speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 31 or lnfanfs and Young Children on page 1 3...

Страница 22: ...houlder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned...

Страница 23: ...ong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt v...

Страница 24: ...our shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder To move it down squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked i...

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

Страница 26: ... if your be s 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 1 19 ...

Страница 27: ...ld move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury 1 Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs whicharen t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 20 ...

Страница 28: ... this You can be seriously injured b tw belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 21 ...

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

Страница 30: ...rks the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are ...

Страница 31: ...k up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 1 24 ...

Страница 32: ...to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 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 down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 25 ...

Страница 33: ...ld cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor You can be seriously urt if bwdrshoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which...

Страница 34: ...ts When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a c...

Страница 35: ...seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 28 ...

Страница 36: ...isted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and releasethesafetybelt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1 23 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shcL der 1 29 ...

Страница 37: ...posed Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let...

Страница 38: ...s 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 buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts pr...

Страница 39: ...k A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so s...

Страница 40: ...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 beit 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 1 33 ...

Страница 41: ...ildren up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle 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 People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A ...

Страница 42: ...against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can 1 35 ...

Страница 43: ...straint 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 swborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This...

Страница 44: ...s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a bodyarea that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems I An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rest...

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

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

Страница 47: ...raint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat General Motors therefore recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child ridi...

Страница 48: ... in it Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others require the top strap always to be anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your c...

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

Страница 50: ...ition with the LATCH system will have a label applied to the seatback at each anchor position 1 near the base of the two The labels are located rear outside seating positions In order to use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a as shown here L L l A Le L L ID it3a1 la tlty I I I I UI G G L I I I L L I I L...

Страница 51: ... restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for theLATCH System or Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position in the Index for information on how to secure a child restraint in your vehicle With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to secure a ...

Страница 52: ...s to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 43 You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the Top Strap on page 1 ...

Страница 53: ...Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 46 ...

Страница 54: ...l to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 47 ...

Страница 55: ... secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See Top Strap on page 1 41 if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 2 3 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back ...

Страница 56: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 49 ...

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

Страница 58: ... driver and another side impactair bag for the right front passenger If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for thedriver the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the right front passenger the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the right front passeng...

Страница 59: ...e of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replacethem Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unr...

Страница 60: ... even with frontal air bags The driver CAUTION Continued should sit as far back as possible whilestill maintaining control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean onor sleep against the door _ _ _ a c Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for youn...

Страница 61: ...ir bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 24 for more information The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 54 ...

Страница 62: ... right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has one the driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 55 ...

Страница 63: ...t not inflate properly or it might force the object intothat person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hubor on or near any other air bag covering Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag 1 56 ...

Страница 64: ...le design Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts help the occupant A side impact air bag will only deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck hags 2 rp designed tn inflate in moderate tn severe rnlln I W l l U V I S r or rear impacts because irrflation v lou dnot In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply...

Страница 65: ...ement 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 air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with a driver s and right front passenger s side impact air bag What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates After the air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people ma...

Страница 66: ...A new system will include air bag modu es and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usag...

Страница 67: ...system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 I 1 For up to10 minutes after the ignitionkey is turned off and the batteryis disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if youare close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sureto follow proper servi...

Страница 68: ...any opened or broken air bag covers and Nowand then makesure the safety belt reminder light does not need regular maintenance and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors have them repaired or replaced The air bag system 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 belt system from doing its job ...

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

Страница 70: ...n 2 18 Starting Your Engine 2 20 Ignition Positions 2 18 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 23 Manual Transaxle Operation 2 26 Parking Brake 2 27 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 28 Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 30 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle 2 30 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 31 Engine Exhaust 2 31 Running Your Engine While You Are Park...

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

Страница 72: ... subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle Onstar may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStap System on page 2 36for more information Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15of the FCC Rules O...

Страница 73: ...nder Remote Keyless Entry System Operation following this section If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle In add...

Страница 74: ...runk with the transmitter when the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h The headlamps will flash twice Panic The horn will sound and the headlamps and interior lamps will flash alternately when the panic button is pressed This can be turned off by pressing the panic button again or by turning the ignition to ON The alarm will sound for two minutes unless cancelled by the driver Your dealer can ...

Страница 75: ... weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 2 6 To replace the battery in the transmitter 1 Use a coin or...

Страница 76: ... transmitter and receiver resynchronize automatically However under certain circumstances manual resynchronization may be required To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver follow these directions 1 Stand close to your vehicle 2 Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter at the same time 3 Hold the buttons for at least 10 seconds During this time the doors should lock and u...

Страница 77: ...t open it You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to 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 un...

Страница 78: ...each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature If your vehicle is a four door model it is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside Using the Rear Door Security Lock 1 Use a key to move the lock all the way up 2 Close the door 3 DOthe same thing to the ...

Страница 79: ... to move the lock all the way down 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door lock will now work normally door from the outside Lockout Protection If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry you have lockout protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the keys are in the ignition and the door is open If the power door lock switch is pressed when a door i...

Страница 80: ...e carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can tsee o r smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open CAUTION Continued orifelectricalw l g orother ca connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunklid Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and selec...

Страница 81: ...RY the parking brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h Remote Trunk Release Lockout Your remote trunk release is equipped with a lockout feature The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid mounted to the trunk lid latch To turn the lockout on slide the switch all the way to the left to ON To turn the lockout off slide the switch all the way to the right to OFF When...

Страница 82: ...lease handle located on the inside of the trunk lid of your vehicle This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside Trap Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your trunk you can order a trap resistant trunk kit from your dealer This kit includes 0 a modified trunk latch a lighted release handle and seatba...

Страница 83: ... windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 14 ...

Страница 84: ...er s window can be opened to the desired position by pressing the rear of the switch to the first detent To use the express down feature press the rear of the switch all the way down The window will continue going down until fully opened To stop the window while it is lowering briefly press the switch forward then release it WindOW bQCk QUa Four door models also have a lock out switch Press the lo...

Страница 85: ...don t want to arm the system lock the car with the lock levers on the doors or with the power door lock switch Disarming the System If the system is armed pressing the UNLOCK button on the transmitter will disarm the system The THEFT SYSTEM light will stop flashing If the system is armed turning the key to START will also disarm the system If the system is armed and the trunk is opened using the t...

Страница 86: ... vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key i s not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled During normal operation the THEFT SYSTEM light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to the RUN...

Страница 87: ...wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information IgnitionPositions With the key in the ignition you can turn the key to five different positions A ACCESSORY This position operates your electrical accessories Press in the ignition switch as you turn it toward...

Страница 88: ...his position unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transaxle but does not send power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF and the key is in the ignition D RUN This is the position to which the switch returns after you start your eng...

Страница 89: ...the key is turned from RUN to OFF the radio will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver s door is opened Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Don t try to shift to PARK P ifyour vehicle is moving If...

Страница 90: ... warm up your vehicle is ready to be driven Don t race your engine when it s cold If the weather is below freezing 32 F or OOC let thp pnnino f r 3 f rnin t s tn warm 11p 3 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about thre...

Страница 91: ...electrical cord The electrical cord is located in front of the engine coolant surge tank on the passenger s side 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 1IO volt AC outlet 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 vol...

Страница 92: ...ic transaxle See Forward Gears later in this section PARK P This position locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dange to get irt ofyourvehicleifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If...

Страница 93: ...ng to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift toREVERSE R only after your vehicleis stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see if You Are Stuck in Sand Mud ice or Snow on page 4 29 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving u...

Страница 94: ...cnnnd ac I n 1 I nn dnwn r I 3 r J J Notice Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 40km or at speeds over55 mph 90 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D as much as possible Don t shift intoSECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SE...

Страница 95: ...rator pedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this position when you start or idle your...

Страница 96: ...comes on you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditions let you For the best fuel economy accelerate siowiy and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator Ignore the light when you downshift Parking Brake Manual shown Automatic similar The parking brake lever is l...

Страница 97: ...t of you lehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can CAUTION Continued roll If 1 J have left the er ne rul ng thevehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehiclewon t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the b...

Страница 98: ...t means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P yc z zc cd the shift e iey p A RK i P hnld I7 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque l...

Страница 99: ...efore moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have your vehicle fixed as soon as you can Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle Before leaving your vehicle fully press the clutch pedal in move the shift lever into REVERSE R and firmly apply the park...

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

Страница 101: ...zard See Winter Driving in the Index can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won tmove even when you re on fai...

Страница 102: ...it in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you The mirror is a spring loaded breakaway design Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature the power mirror control is located on the driver s door T A I nleAi n nn n n lnmhn co tn I U I I I LI I C bUI I L I V I b I V b l V V 1 3 b V I CIWUI I L I I V I I U L choose the mirror you want to adjust Then move the control...

Страница 103: ... mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes I Outside Breakaway Mirror A AdjustmentLever T End B LeverSlide C Mirror D Spring E AdjustmentLeverHandle 2 34 ...

Страница 104: ...old the mirror toward the front of the vehicle Hold the mirror in position with your left hand 3 With your right hand move the adjustment lever handle inside the vehicle in order to align the T end of the lever with the lever slide 4 Fold the mirror back to the original position in order to engage the T end of the lever with the lever slide 5 Make sure the mirror housing is fully seated to its bas...

Страница 105: ...nstar equipped vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue OnStar button to speak to an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Onstar Services OnStar provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs Some of the services currently provided by OnStap are Automatic Notification ofAir Bag D...

Страница 106: ...ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 Onstar Virtual Advisor With Onstar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news entertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to...

Страница 107: ...pull the lift lever up and the lid back Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops Unclip a corner of the convenience net to fit larger objects behind the net then reclip it to secure them in place The net...

Страница 108: ...hand when using the vent position Press and hold the rear of the switch again to open the glass panel and the sunshade Release the switch to stop the panel in any position Press and hold the front of the switch to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure 2 39 ...

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Страница 110: ...action System Warning Light 3 28 Enhanced Traction System Active Light 3 29 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 29 0 A A Low Coolant Warning Light 3 30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 30 Oil Pressure Light 3 33 Passlock Warning Light 3 34 Check Gages Warning Light 3 34 Service Vehicle Soon Light 3 35 Fuel Gage 3 35 Audio System s 3 36 Data Systems RDS 3 36 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Sett...

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Страница 112: ...Washer Controls H CigaretteLighter I AudioSystem J Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger K Fuse Panel L RemoteTrunkRelease Button M Hood ReleaseLever N TiltSteeringWheelLever 0 Parking Brake Lever Q ShiftLever n n _ n w n r M L L G U I Y I U V V G I wuuct Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off aisu iei puii...

Страница 113: ... off Move the switch to the left to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Make sure thehazard warning flasher switch is all the way to the left for normal turn signal operation Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn You can sound the horn by...

Страница 114: ... located on the left side of the steering column Turn Signal Multifunction Lever I To tilt the wheel hold the wheel and pull the lever Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Flash to Pass 0 Cruise Control For in...

Страница 115: ... arrows flash rapidly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 81 and for burned out bulbs Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to highor high beam to low pull...

Страница 116: ... the lever up to the first setting past DELAY for steady wiping at low speed A 2 High Speed Move the lever up to the second setting past DELAY for steady wiping at high speed MIST Move the lever all the way down to MIST for a singie wiping cycle Hold it there until the windshield wiper starts then let go The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist lo...

Страница 117: ...weather d Jse your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Cruise Control If your vehicle has this feature you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 m h When you apply...

Страница 118: ...system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 8 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may iurn tile cruise wnirui U a k UII If YSU leave your cruise control on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button andgo into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep...

Страница 119: ...tch or apply the brake or clutch pedal So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher speed Push the SET button at the end ofthe lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise control switch ...

Страница 120: ... cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed hills A h c pi g y 9 rteen hill W A I I ma hawe TQ sten r 7 J I r When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be ...

Страница 121: ...ime Running Lamps DRL pf Parking Lamps Turning the band to thisposition turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights 0 Headlamps Turning the band to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights Lamps On Reminder I f you open the driver s door with the ignition off and the lamps on you will hea...

Страница 122: ...ument panel cluster will come on when the DRL are on A flashing DRL telltale indicates a possible burned out headlamp or that the vehicle may need service to repair a stuck DRL relay When the DRL are on your low beam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When you turn the exterior lamp band to ...

Страница 123: ...ps must be on A light on the button will come on when the fog lamps are actually on Fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps come on When the high beam headlamps go off the fog lamps will come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the...

Страница 124: ...essing its button Map Lamps If your vehiclehas this feature these lamps are located in front of the dome lamp Toturn the lamps on press the button Press the button again to turn them off Battery Run Down Protection Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle s battery When any interior lamp trunk reading dome etc is left on and the ignition is turned off ...

Страница 125: ... your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can causedamage not covere...

Страница 126: ...mation on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed In any setting other than off the fan will run continuously with the ignition on The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor 0 Off To turn the fan off turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to the off pmifim Recirc...

Страница 127: ...is is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield and side windows Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to rem...

Страница 128: ...to turn the rearwindow defogger on or off Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible An indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed If turned on again the defogger will only run for approximately five minutes before turning off...

Страница 129: ...y ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approvedhood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively 3 20 ...

Страница 130: ...ages 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 warnin...

Страница 131: ...er is designed to let you know ata glance howyour vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about howmuch fuel is left in the tank and many other things you ll needto drive safelyand economically United States Cluster shown Canada similar 3 22 ...

Страница 132: ...utton located near the display You will first see the total miles your vehicle has traveled Press it again TO see rne miieaye sirice iile hip uLiurr eier was last reset The display will show the mileage for about five seconds The trip odometer reset button is located next to the odometer By pressing the reset button you can alternate bettteen the seasm odorr eter and the trip odometer To reset the...

Страница 133: ... which shows the air bagsymbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag Systems on page 1 51 This light will come on when you start your I vehicl...

Страница 134: ...ight doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working Then it should go out when the engine is started If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charging system It co...

Страница 135: ...es Canada This light should come on briefly when youturn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn youif there s a problem When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully relea...

Страница 136: ... light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t...

Страница 137: ...t lever backto a position other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 8 for more information The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running andit will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If the transaxle shift leveris in any position other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 and the warning l...

Страница 138: ...mes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with one of these gages With the ignition in RUN this gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolan...

Страница 139: ...e Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light I I I United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intendedto assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The CHE...

Страница 140: ...one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required bight On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required...

Страница 141: ...ange the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off 3 32 If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance...

Страница 142: ...est to show you it is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away If you re idling at a stop sign the light may blink on and then off If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment This is normal iving if the oi ressure is low If you do your engine ...

Страница 143: ...to indicate that the security system is active If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Check Gages Warning Light CHECK GAGES United States Canada This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If it comes on and stays on while you are...

Страница 144: ...eft but you should get more soon See Check Gages Warning light on page 3 34 earlier in this section for more information Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage 0 At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indica...

Страница 145: ...ned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under lgnition Positions on page 2 18 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds Then press the HR arrow until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold the MIN arrow until the correct minute appears The time may be set with the ignition on or off Setting the Time for Radios wit...

Страница 146: ... and stay there To scan stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps The radi...

Страница 147: ...repeatedly until BAS or TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble to the middle position select BAS or TRE Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To a...

Страница 148: ...l you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode either by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for rne aispiay io reiurrl io iirrle oi day I IIHI pess and i luid AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a ...

Страница 149: ...t incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or thecall letters will appear on the display insteadof the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY forcurrent programming and the name of the program being broadcast XMTMRadio Satellite Ser...

Страница 150: ...he vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DlSP Display Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time Time display is available with the ignition turned off For RDS press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available Fo...

Страница 151: ...again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to the preset stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 30 stations six AM six FMI and six FM2 six XM1 and six XM2 USA only if equipped by performing the following steps ...

Страница 152: ...alk pop rock and classical stations Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward t...

Страница 153: ... stations This function does notapply for XMTM RDS Messages ALERT Alert warns of local or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing If the compact disc player is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn ...

Страница 154: ...e announcement Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can interrupt the play of a CD or XMTMstation Press the TRAF button The radio will seek to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements Whenthe radio finds a station will appear on the display When a traffic announcement comes on the station that was found you will hear it When the traffic announcement is over the radio will resume play of the...

Страница 155: ...nnels or any others can be blocked at a customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 The encryption code in your receiver is being updated and no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds Your system is functioning correctly but you are in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Your radio system is acquiri...

Страница 156: ...ck Radio ID Unknown Check XM I Radio ID label channel 0 alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This hardware failure Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time your receiver may have a fault Consult with your retail I location 3 47 ...

Страница 157: ...hbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc 3 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the track Th...

Страница 158: ...o the radio when a CD is playing The CD will stop but remain in the player CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio EJT Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first z y be f yith either fhe jnnitinn nr r3dic off a Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out it could be for one of the...

Страница 159: ... incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XMTMRadio Satellite S...

Страница 160: ...he vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DlSP Display Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time Time display is available with the ignition turned off For RDS press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available Fo...

Страница 161: ...the pushbuttonsto stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to the preset stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 30 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 six XMI and six XM2 USA only if equipped by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio ...

Страница 162: ...ons To return the bass and treble to the manual mode push and release the AUDIO knob until MANUAL is displayed Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear ...

Страница 163: ...for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations RDS Messages ALERT Alert warns of local or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ...

Страница 164: ...ay vvrlerl a iraiiic alIIIWUIIL I I IIXI CCJITI GiT GCEG station or on a related network station you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing The traffic symbol and TRAF will appear on the display while the announcement plays If the compact disc player was being used play will stop during the announcement Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can interrupt the play of a...

Страница 165: ... signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air 1 ___ Channel not in service CH Unavl Channel no longer available This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to...

Страница 166: ...XMTMRadio Messages cont d Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info 3 57 ...

Страница 167: ... at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending upo...

Страница 168: ...D to switch between the tape and compact disc if b t h are Iaadrd The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening 1 EJT Eject Press this button located to the right of the cassette tape slot to eject a tape Eject may be activated with the radio off Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE Check ...

Страница 169: ...current track has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold this pushb...

Страница 170: ...l produce one beep BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a player Gist is nlD linn Thp disc jII s t p h It rempin in the r l 3 TAPE CD Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio Press TAPE CD to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJT Eject Press this button located...

Страница 171: ...me you want to change the stored settings All vehicles are shipped with this feature on This feature can be disabled by your dealer if desired Theft Deterrent Feature Non RBS Radios THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate an...

Страница 172: ...duced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may displayCLEAN to indicate that you have used your tapeplayer for ...

Страница 173: ...bbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold the EJT button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator The radio will display CLEANED to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition befor...

Страница 174: ...m may be affected if your sunroof is open Chime Level Adjustment Chime level adjustment is only available on RDS radios The radio is the vehicle chime producer The chime is produced from the driver s side front door speakers To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The chime volume level wili change from the normal level to loud and LOUD w...

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Страница 176: ...ed Traction System ETS 4 8 If YouAre Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 29 Drunken Driving 4 2 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Steering 4 10 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Passing 4 12 Loss of Control 4 14 Driving at Night 4 15 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 16 City Driving 4 19 Towing 4 31 Towing Your Vehicle 4 31 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 31 Loading Your Vehicle 4 34 Towing a Trailer Automatic Transaxle 4 36...

Страница 177: ...and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate OF the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with ...

Страница 178: ... people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if someone plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things Theamount of alcohol consumed The drinker s bodyweight The amo...

Страница 179: ... driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a...

Страница 180: ... or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You havethree systems thatmake your vehicle go where you wantit to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at x xesEherS the tires meet the r n x Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires an...

Страница 181: ...rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving...

Страница 182: ...oad is wet and you re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here s what I I d t J t J l 1 3VVILI I nu3 I LL n np A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and...

Страница 183: ...ng That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you don t have anti lock use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure In an emergency you will probably want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels If you...

Страница 184: ...s in any position other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should use REVERSE R THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2 23 If your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required see If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 29 When you move the shift lever to FIRST 1 ...

Страница 185: ...Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demandtoo much of those places You can lose control The same thingcan happen if you re steering througha sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate Those two control systems steering and acceleration can over...

Страница 186: ... unless you have anti lock not enough to lock your wheels See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space 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 ...

Страница 187: ...g another vehicle ona two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead ...

Страница 188: ...cles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trvinq to pass you as youpull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see it...

Страница 189: ...off the accelerator pedal 4 14 If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down a...

Страница 190: ... headlamps can light up only so much road ahead 3 In remote areas watch for animals Ifyou re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your nig...

Страница 191: ...repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving i...

Страница 192: ...they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakescan ca e accidents Theywon t work as well in a quick...

Страница 193: ...rive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbodyof your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standingwater drive through them very slowly Flowing o r rushin r creates strong rces If you try to drive tnrough flowing water as you might at a ...

Страница 194: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ch...

Страница 195: ... have a clear viewof the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp youshould begin to check traffic Try to determine where youexpect to blendwith the flow Try tomerge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check OLII 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 sp...

Страница 196: ...Wear comfortable clothing and shoes yuu c arl easily 6Iivt ii 1 Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check bef...

Страница 197: ...e road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips e e Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into ...

Страница 198: ...ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to doall the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going downa hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when yougo downhill Know howto go uphill You may wantto shift down to a lower gear The lower gears helpcool your engine and transax...

Страница 199: ...ll brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 24 ...

Страница 200: ...ast traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F O O C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have the Enhanced Traction System keep the transaxle shift lever in the AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D position so the system will be able ...

Страница 201: ...e brakes a little Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can Remember unless you have anti lock if you brakeso hard that your wheels stop rolling you ll just slide Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer Whatever your braking system allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hita ...

Страница 202: ... some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck und...

Страница 203: ...u and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaustpipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out 4 28 ...

Страница 204: ...ur or so until help comes If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you don t want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you let y ires s I hi speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other par...

Страница 205: ...2 and REVERSE R spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be...

Страница 206: ... two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing e e e e What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommend...

Страница 207: ...these steps 1 Setthe parking brake 2 Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel 3 Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL N 4 Release the parkingbrake Notice Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 65 mph 110 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged 4 33 ...

Страница 208: ...the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Dolly Towing Your vehicle cannot be dolly towed but can be dinghy towed See Dinghy Towing earlier in this section Notice Dolly towing with one end o f the vehicle elevated may cause damage to occur because of reduced ground clearance 4 33 ...

Страница 209: ...l weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFD BY GENERALMOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERALMOTORVEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THEDATE OF MANUFACTURESHOWNABOVE The other label is the Certif...

Страница 210: ... injure peoplein a sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 Put things in the trunk or rear area of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly If you have fold down rear seats you ll find four anchors on the back wall of your trunk You can use these anchors to tie down lighter loads They re not strong enough for heavy things howewer so put them as far for...

Страница 211: ...lering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time test...

Страница 212: ...for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts 0 Do nottowwhen the outside air temperature is above 100 F 38 C 0 Donottowmore than 1 000 miles 1 600 km per year Three important considerations have to do with weight 0 the weight of the trailer 9 the weight o f the trailer tongue 0 and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a tr...

Страница 213: ...ou re using a weight carrying hitch or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 1 5 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Ti...

Страница 214: ...p to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does yo...

Страница 215: ...ust move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand tothe right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making verysharpturnswhiletrailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns th...

Страница 216: ...e enginecoolant gage If the indicator is in the red area turn off the air conditioning to reduce engine load See EngineOverheating on page5 25 Youreall hould n c ark y r vehicle witha trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to...

Страница 217: ...re on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolt...

Страница 218: ...ant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 24 Engine Overheating 5 25 Cooling System 5 27 CheckingThingsUnder Power Steering Fluid 5 33 Battery 5 39 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 34 Brakes 5 35 Jump Starting 5 40 Bulb Replacement 5 45 Halogen Bulbs 5 45 Headlamps 5 45 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 47 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 5 48 Back up Lamps 5 49 Replacement Bulbs 5 49 Windshield Wiper Blade Repla...

Страница 219: ...fication 5 80 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 80 Service Parts Identification Label 5 80 Care of Safety Belts 5 74 Sheet Metal Damage 5 77 Underbody Maintenance 5 77 Electrical System 5 81 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 81 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 81 PowerWindowsand Other Power Options 5 81 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 81 Capacities and Specifications 5 85 Headlamp Wiring 5 81 Normal Maintenanc...

Страница 220: ... you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 7 5 3 ...

Страница 221: ...tenance Record on page 6 26 You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough aboutit Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attemptany vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused I...

Страница 222: ...is does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel is necessary If you are using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for bett...

Страница 223: ...mission control system to work properly You should not haveto add anything to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such asethers and ethanol and reformulatedgasolines may be available in your area to contributeto clean air General Motors recommendsthat you usethese gasolines particularly if they complywith the specifications described earlier Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that...

Страница 224: ...ouldn t be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the passenger s side of your vehicle Fuel or is highl _____ imable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries uon t smoke it you re near tuei or ret...

Страница 225: ...ht If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happenif your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait forany hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the capall the way Be careful not to spill fuel Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as po...

Страница 226: ... andmay damageyour fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a r Irt Container Nevel II aport efuel cc ainerwhileit 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 0 Dispense gasoline only into approved cont...

Страница 227: ...se Thingsthatburncan get onhot gin 3arts 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 L To open the hood do the following 1 Pullthe handle located insidethe vehicle on the driver s side under the instrumentpanel 5...

Страница 228: ...the hood toward the driver s side are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 8 to 10 inches 20 to 25 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check to make sure the hood is C QSPc 2nd repe2t the prnresc if necessary 5 11 ...

Страница 229: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine you ll see the following D 5 12 ...

Страница 230: ... Oil Dipstick C Engine Oil Fill Cap D Brake Fluid Reservoir E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir G Battery H Engine Air Cleaner Filter If Equipped Not Shown I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 13 ...

Страница 231: ... get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Check the oil here The dipstick s handle will be a yellow ring See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipst...

Страница 232: ...ifications on page 5 85 I Notice Don taddtoo much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged This is where you add oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for more information on location Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick...

Страница 233: ...oil change service yourself be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADEENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER COL...

Страница 234: ...r pmtecti n f9r r n l J lr ennino 3 Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these are true for you use the short tripkity maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 miles 8 km This is particularly important when outside temperature...

Страница 235: ...e manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a...

Страница 236: ...ve the screws that hold the cover on and lift off the cover Be sure to reinstall the cover tightly Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter see Pan A Scneauiea iviainsenance Services on page 6 4 5 19 ...

Страница 237: ... or higher Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing service Notice Werecommendyou use onlyfluidlabeled DEXRON Ill because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON Illis not covered by your new vehicle warranty Manual Tr...

Страница 238: ...id won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use How to Check and Add Fluid You do not need to check the fluid level unless you suspect a clutch problem To check the fluid level take the cap off If the fluid reaches the step inside the reservoir the fluid level is correct See Engine Compartment Overvie...

Страница 239: ...he warning lights and gageswork as they should Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use onlyDEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use o...

Страница 240: ...ater 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 h n q n n v v C l n o l n v nhnrrl A I I V pr nl nn r c nm I I U V G y U U l UCIUICII I I CIut y v u a v v v l a y u y u k v I I Notice If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system Thes...

Страница 241: ...y a special fill procedure is necessary See Engine Overheating on page 5 25for instructions on How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank You ca Je ou sp coc nt on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notic...

Страница 242: ... if you see or hear steam coming fromit Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle untilit cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice ...

Страница 243: ...gine idle in NEUTRAL N while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warn...

Страница 244: ... even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface A CoolantSurgeTank with Pressure Cap 9 ElectricEngine Cooling Fan 5 27 ...

Страница 245: ...s to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it isn t your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by yourwarranty Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL siiicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX CO...

Страница 246: ...coolantat the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 22 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows Steam and scalding liquids from a hot c ling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the CAUTION Continued ...

Страница 247: ... freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture You canbeburnet JU spillcoolantonhot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the coolin...

Страница 248: ...ture to the hash mark on the label Wait about five minutes then check to see if the level is below the hash mark If the level is below the hash mark add additional coolant to bring the level up to the hash mark Repeat this procedure until the level remains constant at the hash mark for at least five minutes 5 31 ...

Страница 249: ...gine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower than the FULL COLD mark add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 5 Then replacethe pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tightand fully seated See your dealer if necessary 5 32 ...

Страница 250: ...ired See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for reservoir location How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replacethe cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at thefluid level on the dipstick The level should be at...

Страница 251: ...d washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to usewasher fluid Water can cause the solution tofreeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well aswasher fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when i...

Страница 252: ...ans that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll 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 If you have too much bra...

Страница 253: ...ful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6 24 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from enteri...

Страница 254: ...tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in r the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the Thebrake v1 Ir warning sound eans that soon rear brake linings inspected immediately Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each your brakeswon t ...

Страница 255: ...y backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicleis to have really good braking Your vehicle was designedand tested with top qualityGM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and ...

Страница 256: ...a to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting next for tips on working around a battery witho...

Страница 257: ...a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set ...

Страница 258: ...ded Use a flashlight if you need more light CAUTION Continued I sure the batter as enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has fillercaps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t ge...

Страница 259: ...e terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Removethe terminal cover and connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if ...

Страница 260: ...e next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery IO Now start the vehicle with the good battery ana run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice Damage to ...

Страница 261: ...lowing 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 3 Disconnect the red positive cablefromthe 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery vehicle with the good battery vehicle with the good battery other vehicle 5 Return the terminal cover to its original position 5 44 ...

Страница 262: ...g Halogenbulbs havepressurizedgas inside and can burst ifyou drop orscratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sureto read and follow the instructions on the bulb package 1 Remove the plastic fasteners from the shield Use a tool to pry up the center of the fastener Be careful place A A L Y e o l r L n emeve thn h A I A thn h n I A i n I IUL tu U I can LI IG I a a L G I IGI a LI IUL I I W I...

Страница 263: ...lamp assembly Pull the headlamp assembly up and toward the front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly 4 Disconnectthebulb base from the socket by lifting the plastic locking tab 5 Remove the black collar by turning it clockwise 5 46 ...

Страница 264: ...cket 8 Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1 through 5 TO replace the turn signal and parking lamp do the following 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 under Headlamps on page 5 45 3 Remove the bulb by pulling the bulb straight out 4 Snap in a newbulb 5 Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1 and 2 5 47 ...

Страница 265: ...ce net pry the fastener loose On vehicles with a convenience net remove the net and unscrew the fastener Then pull down the trunk trim one eighth of a turn counterclockwise 2 Remove the taillamp bulb assembly by turning it 3 To remove the bulb pull it out of the assembly 4 Push in a newbulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the taillamp assembly 5 48 ...

Страница 266: ...from the socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it out Replace the bulb in the socket by aligning the tabs and turning the bulb clockwise Replacement Bulbs For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer Lamps Bulb Number Back UD Lamps 3057 Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamps I 3357K Halogen Headlamps High Low Beam 9007 Tailnurn Signal Lamps 3057 5 49 ...

Страница 267: ...Checks and Services on page 6 78 for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 85 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 toward the driver s side of the veh...

Страница 268: ... a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued Underinflatedtiresposethesamedan r as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when y...

Страница 269: ...g Too much heat Tireoverloading Bad wear Badhandling Badfueleconomy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Badhandling 0 Roughride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressu...

Страница 270: ...our tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 85 Rust or dirt on awheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come...

Страница 271: ... tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged Thetirehasabump bulge or split tire s rubber deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of t...

Страница 272: ...hose not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing t s could cause you to lose L 01 while driving If you mix tiresof different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause d...

Страница 273: ...ty 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 undercontrolled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Страница 274: ...oaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice ...

Страница 275: ...nd clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 60 for more information Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Al...

Страница 276: ... ____ I instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting vehicle and clan spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit Notice If your vehicle has a tire size other than P195 65R15 or P205 55R16 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size ...

Страница 277: ... you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your ha rd warning flashers Changing a ti...

Страница 278: ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 1 Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire 5 61 ...

Страница 279: ... the compact spare tire 2 Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 70for more information about the compact spare tire 4 Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk Remove the band around the jack 5 62 ...

Страница 280: ... I I U L ye V I I y w u I I U V I W W Q U I IUU L I I y l u e L l u wheel nut caps with the wheel wrench you can finish loosening them with your fingers Using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off decorative nut caps if equipped using the wheel wrench r r r h n n l nmlt nqnp nnon n o s h n r r n I m n n n n r l thn n1Q t f yOL r VehiG e hES a Oy ...

Страница 281: ...from the wheel wells Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Putthe cor ct 1 Ire tirenearyou Getting under a vehicle when it i acked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raising mr vehic with the jack impr...

Страница 282: ...mounting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or dirt on thewheel 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...

Страница 283: ...serious accident 7 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 8 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 66 ...

Страница 284: ... Specifications in the Index 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 inthe proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the index for the wheel nut torque specification Don t try to put a wheel cover on your com...

Страница 285: ...on loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place H G B I A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension F Wing Bolt G Cover H Nut Extension Installed Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment and secure the adapter extension aluminum wheel only and wing bolt Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray 5 68 ...

Страница 286: ...e in the proper place Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 7 The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 70 See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare tire into your trunk properly A Wrench E Wing Bolt B Jack F Cover C CompactSpare Tire G Nut E 4 drpnr 5 69 ...

Страница 287: ...want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle throughan automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t...

Страница 288: ...ne 0 PaintThinner Turpentine LacquerThinner 0 Nail PolishRemover Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth FaZsrie Carpei Your dea...

Страница 289: ...oughly sponge to remove any excess cleaner Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the 2 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine soiled area with cool water d...

Страница 290: ...he windshield under certain conditions Interior Plastic Components Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 78 Nofices Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since...

Страница 291: ...lor gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning pr...

Страница 292: ...and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish Notice Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces...

Страница 293: ...um or Chrome Plated Wheels Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive poli...

Страница 294: ...uld be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up tnaterials avaliable from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on th...

Страница 295: ... condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials I Description I Usage Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax Treated polishing cloth Tar and Road Oil Remover and asphalt Removes tar road oil Chrome Cleaner...

Страница 296: ...n Removes light scratches and protects finish Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wlplng necessary GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator Usage Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable and phosphate free Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odorless spray...

Страница 297: ...n and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is 0 your VIN the model de...

Страница 298: ...wer Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible t...

Страница 299: ... replacing the cover TURN B U ERLS BCM CLU PCM IGN MDL FIP INJ AIR BG CRUISE ABS APO RFA MIR DLC LT HDLP RDO INTLP RT HDLF CLSTR EXT LP CIG FOG HORN STOP HZD RR DEFOG PWR ACC 7 rl RELAYER 0 Fuses Usage TURN B U Turn Signals Back up Lamps ERLS BCM CLU Engine Relays Body Control Module Instrument Panel Cluster I PCM I Powertrain Control Module I J IGN MDL Ignition Module F P INJ Fuel Puma Fuel lniec...

Страница 300: ...I Fuses I Usaue I ICRUISE ICruise Control Module Switch I Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Blank Not Used 0 2 HTR Oxvaen Sensor Heater 5 83 ...

Страница 301: ...2 ABS COOLINGFAN PCM HVAC CRNK BLO PCM A C A C FUEL PUMP CRNK COOLING FAN HEATER BLOWER Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Exterior Lamps Power Outlet Horn Audio Amplifier Rear Defogger Starter Power Locks Stoplamp Anti Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Powertrain Control Module Heater and N C Blower Starter Heater and A C Blower Powertrain Control Module A C Compressor N C Compressor Fuel Pump Sta...

Страница 302: ...ifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions Please refer to Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 24 for more information Application Engine Specifications 5 85 ...

Страница 303: ...ntenance Replacement Parts Part Number Engine Air CleanedFilter PF2244G Engine Oil Filter A I 172C Spark Plugs I 41 981 Winshield Wiper Blade Shepherd s Hook TvDe Driver s Side 17 inches 43 cm Passenger s Side 22inches 56 cm ACDelco part number 5 86 ...

Страница 304: ...aintenance 6 13 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 18 At Each Fuel Fill 6 18 At Least Once a Month 6 18 At Least Twice a Year 6 18 At Least Once a Year 6 19 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 22 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 22 Exhaust System Inspection 6 22 Fuel System Inspection 6 22 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 22 Throttle System Inspection 6 2...

Страница 305: ...otect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly I IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINEOIL AT THE PROPER RECOMMENDED I LEVELANDCHANGE AS I Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure...

Страница 306: ...f you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 I 1 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service c...

Страница 307: ...ing and note how you drive If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to u...

Страница 308: ...l application One of the reasons youshould follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is fnat these conditions cause engine oii i o break down sooner Short TriplCity Intervals Every 3 000Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation E...

Страница 309: ...ment Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Every 150 000 Miles 240000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete scheduled mainten...

Страница 310: ...ckle Maintenance Inspection on page 6 23 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 6 000 Miles IO 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on whichever occurs first See footnote p...

Страница 311: ...trol Service whichever occurs first See footnote page 5 53for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 6 8 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 30 000 Miles 50000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate ...

Страница 312: ...ntrol Service whichever occurs first See footnote page 5 53for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 50 000 Miles 83000km 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terr...

Страница 313: ...ssion Control Service 66 000 Miles 110 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5 53 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0 Change engine ...

Страница 314: ...mission Control Service 84 000 Miles 140000 km U Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote page 5 53for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 87 000 Miles 145 000 k...

Страница 315: ... Service 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the ...

Страница 316: ...I_ I Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 6 23 If you drive in a highly corrosive environment your brake calipers may require additional inspection and service at every other tire rotation See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection on page 6 23 7 500Miles 12 500 km 0 Ch...

Страница 317: ...n pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5 ...

Страница 318: ...chever occurs first See footnote page 5 53 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote page 5 53 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote t l Replace engine air cleaner f...

Страница 319: ...very 12 months 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote Control Service page 5 53 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months 0 Replace e...

Страница 320: ...n taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicIe under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 150 000 Miles 240000 km t l Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant on page 5 22for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling...

Страница 321: ...vel Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer fluid onpage 5 34for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tries are inflated to the correct pressures Don t forget to check your spare tire See Tires on page 5 57 for further details Cassette Tape Player Service Clean cassette t...

Страница 322: ...if needed Automatic Transaxle Inspection It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss Check for leaks If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5 21 A fluid loss in this system cou...

Страница 323: ...e shift lever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service hen you are doing this check levehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below I I 1 2 3 Bef...

Страница 324: ...ure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 To checkthe parking brake sholdingability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the ...

Страница 325: ...Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 31 Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fue...

Страница 326: ... inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by the shaded areas on the map following this text your vehicle may require additional brake service Refer to the appropriate GM service bulletin for the proper caliper inspection procedure As necessa...

Страница 327: ...ndshield IGM Optikleen Washer Solvent or Washer Solvent equivalent Fluid Lubricant I Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No Hydraulic U S 12345347 in Canada Clutch System 10953517 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part 993294 or equivalent System Power No U S 1052884 in Canada Manual DEXRON 111 Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid Automatic DEXRONB 111 Automatic Transaxle Tra...

Страница 328: ... GC LB Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part Weatherstrip No U S 12345579 in Canada Conditioning 10953014 or equivalent 6 25 ...

Страница 329: ...performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 26 ...

Страница 330: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 27 ...

Страница 331: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 28 ...

Страница 332: ... OwnerCenter 7 3 Government 7 1 0 TTY Users Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 10 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian 7 4 Government 7 10 7 1 ...

Страница 333: ...stomer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative 0 Vehicle Identification Number This is availablefrom the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top lef...

Страница 334: ...Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This prqr2m is m ila hle in 3 1 1 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your GM ownershi...

Страница 335: ...ld be addressed to Chevrolet s Customer Assistance Center United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA8 243 8872 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 Fax...

Страница 336: ... can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See...

Страница 337: ...over the phone technical advice Available dealer services at reasonable costs i e wrecker services locksmith key service glass repair etc Roadside Courtesy Care provides Roadside Basic Care services as outlined previously Plus FREENon WarrantyTowing to the closestdealer from a legal roadway FREELocksmith Key Service whenkeysare lost on the road or locked inside FREE Flat Tire Service spare install...

Страница 338: ...e in its offering of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options...

Страница 339: ...range transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse yo...

Страница 340: ...Please contact you dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program Please...

Страница 341: ...rtment of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline 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 Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada 330 S...

Страница 342: ...nformation needed to knowledgeably sewice General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1 800 GM DRIVE 1 800 463 7483 Owner s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owner...

Страница 343: ...6 OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA Mastercard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P 0 Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to...

Страница 344: ...S 4 6 A C A A Dqrlin Anti LockBrake SystemWarningLight 3 27 Appearance Care 5 71 Care of Safety Belts 5 74 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 78 Cleaning the Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 71 Cleaning the Outside ofYour Vehicle 5 74 GM Vehicle CarelAppearance Materials 5 78 Underbody Maintenance 5 77 Finish Damage 5 77 Sheet Metal Damage 5 77 Weatherstrips 5 74 Arming the System 2 16 Ashtrays 3 16 Audio System s ...

Страница 345: ...es 4 8 Break In NewVehicle 2 18 System Warning Light 3 26 Bulb Replacement Back up Lamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps Halogen Bulbs Headlamps Replacement Bulbs BuyingNew Tires Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps C 5 45 5 49 5 47 5 45 5 45 5 49 5 48 5 55 California Fuel 5 6 Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection 6 23 Canada 7 4 CanadianOwners ii CanadianRoadsideAssistance 7 7 Canceling the RearD...

Страница 346: ...e to Put the Restraint 1 40 Chime Level Adjustment 3 65 Cigarette Lighter 3 16 I c n deat I wa1uuII I tu i A 0 Cleaning Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 71 Outside of YourVehicle 5 74 UnderbodyMaintenance 5 77 Weatherstrips 5 74 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 75 Climate Control System 3 17 Outlet Adjustment 3 20 Clutch Hydraulic 5 21 Compact Disc Messages 3 49 3 61 CompactSpareTire 5 70 Content Theft Def...

Страница 347: ... System 2 16 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dolly Towing 4 33 Door Locks 2 8 PowerDoor Locks 2 9 Rear Door Security Locks 2 9 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 14 Driving At Night 4 15 City 4 19 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 20 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 In Rain and on WetRoads 4 16 Winter 4 24 Driving on Grades 4 41 Driving onSnoworIce 4 25 Driving Through Deep StandingWater 4 18 Driving Thr...

Страница 348: ...tiveLight 3 29 WarningLight 3 28 Entry Lighting 3 15 Extender SafetyBelt 1 30 ExteriorLamps 3 12 I n A I L A I G 3 3 U U V V I I V V l l I U U V V L I J r c F 5 71 FabridCarpet Filter Finding a PTY Station RDS and XMTM 3 44 3 54 Finding a Station 3 37 3 42 3 52 Finish Care 5 75 Finish Damage 5 77 Five Speed 2 26 Fixed MastAntenna 3 65 Flash to Pass 3 6 Flat Tire 5 60 Flat Tire Changing 5 60 Fluid ...

Страница 349: ...zard Warning Flashers Head Restraints Headlamp Wiring Headlamps Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Hitches Hood Checking Things Under Release Horn Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Front Turn Signal andParkingLamps 3 3 1 5 3 6 5 81 5 45 5 45 5 47 5 45 4 22 4 22 4 39 5 10 5 10 3 4 Howthe System AlarmisActivated 2 16 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank 5 29...

Страница 350: ... 23 Caliper Knuckle Maintenance 6 23 Engine Cooling System 6 22 ExhaustSystem 6 22 Part C Periodic Maintenance 6 22 Steering Suspensionand Front Drive Axle Throttle System 6 22 Cluster 3 22 Overview 3 2 Fuel System 6 22 D m Cn 1 U U U L U I I U U G U I v LL c qcl Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness 3 14 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 5 82 Interior Lamps 3 14 Interior Plastic Components 5 73 ...

Страница 351: ...5 1 6 2 10 2 29 3 24 3 27 3 26 3 25 3 34 3 29 3 28 3 30 3 30 3 33 3 34 3 24 3 35 3 26 4 34 2 10 Locks Door 2 8 Leaving YourVehicle 2 10 Lockout Protection 2 10 PowerDoor 2 9 RearDoor Security Locks 2 9 Long Trip Highway Definition 6 6 Long Trip Highway Intervals 6 6 Loss of Control 4 14 Low Coolant WarningLight 3 30 Long Trip Highway ScheduledMaintenance 6 13 M Maintenance NormalReplacementParts 5...

Страница 352: ...tem Inspection 6 22 Using Your 6 4 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 MaintenanceWhenTrailerTowing 4 42 MakingTurns 4 40 MalfunctionIndicatorLight 3 30 Manual Seats 1 2 Manual Transaxle 2 20 Fluid 5 20 Manual Transaxle Check 6 19 Manual Windows 2 15 Map Lamps 3 15 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle I I 2 6 Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Operation 2 26 Countries Except Puerto Ri...

Страница 353: ...Owners Canadian II Owner s Information 7 11 P Park P Parking Shifting Out of 2 30 Brake 2 27 OverThingsThatBurn 2 31 Parking BrakeandAutomatic Transaxle Park P MechanismCheck 6 21 Parking on Hills 4 41 Parking Your Vehicle 2 30 Park P Shifting Into 2 28 Part A ScheduledMaintenanceServices 6 4 Part B OwnerChecksand Services 6 18 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 22 Part D Recommended Fluids...

Страница 354: ...a Systems RDS 3 36 Theft Deterrent 3 62 Understanding Reception 3 63 RDS Messages 3 44 3 54 Rear Door Security Locks 2 9 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 27 Rear Seat Operation 1 8 RearSeatPassengers Safety Belts 1 23 RearWindowDefogger 3 19 Rearview Mirrors 2 33 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 31 Remote Keyless Entry System 2 3 RemoteKeyless Entry System Operation 2 4 Remot...

Страница 355: ...fety Belts Properly 1 14 Questions and Answers AboutSafety Belts 1 1 3 RearSafetyBelt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 27 Safety Belts cont Rear Seat Passengers 1 23 Right Front PassengerPosition 1 23 Safety BeltExtender 1 30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Safety Belts AreforEveryone 1 9 Safety Chains 4 39 Safety Warnings and Symbols III Seatback Latches 1 6 Seats EasyEntrySea...

Страница 356: ...finition 6 5 ShortTrip City Intervals 6 5 Short Trip City ScheduledMaintenance 6 6 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Four Door R R A I I V I U U 1 3 1 1 I I i 7 Skidding 4 14 SomeOtherRainyWeather Tips 4 18 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5 72 Specifications Capacities 5 85 Speedometer 3 23 Starter Switch Check 6 20 Starting Your Engine 2 20 2 21 Steering 4 10 Steering in Emergencies 4 11 and Seal In...

Страница 357: ...k 2 17 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 57 Top of the Instrument Panel 5 73 TorqueLock 2 29 Towing TotalWeight on YourVehicle sTires 4 38 Recreational Vehicle 4 31 Towing a Trailer 4 36 4 42 Your Vehicle 4 31 Enhanced Traction System ETS 4 8 Enhanced Traction System ETS Active Light 3 29 Enhanced Traction System ETS Warning Light 3 28 Trailer Brakes 4 39 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 5 20 Fluid Manu...

Страница 358: ...gLights Gages and Indicators Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 3 3 Other Warning Devices 3 4 Safety and Symbols III Vehicle Damage iv Washing Your Vehicle 5 74 Weight of the Trailer 4 37 Weight of the Trailer Tongue 4 38 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use 5 16 What to Do with Used Oil 5 18 What to Use 5 22 5 33 5 34 Wheels Weatherstrip Lubrication 6 19 Alignment and Tire Balance 5 57 When to Add Engine...

Страница 359: ...luid Level Check 6 18 Windshield Washers 3 8 Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement 5 50 Fuses 5 81 Windshield Wipers 3 7 Winter Driving 4 24 Wiper Blade Check 6 19 XMTM XMTM XMTM Radio Satellite Service USAOnly 3 40 3 50 Satellite RadioAntennaSystem 3 65 Satellite Radio Service 3 63 YourVehicleand the Environment 6 2 16 ...

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