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Chevrolet 2004 Aveo Скачать руководство пользователя страница 149

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2

Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2
Drunken Driving .............................................4-3
Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-6
Braking .........................................................4-6
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

Freeway Driving ...........................................4-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-21
Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-22
Winter Driving ..............................................4-24
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud,

Ice or Snow ..............................................4-28

Towing ..........................................................4-29

Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-29
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-29
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-32
Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-37

Section 4

Driving Your Vehicle

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Содержание 2004 Aveo

Страница 1: ...tors 3 17 Secondary Information Center SIC 3 24 Audio System s 3 34 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 29 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 11 Headlamp Aiming 5 45 Bulb Replacement 5 45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 50 Tires 5 51 Appearance Care 5 76 Vehicle Identification 5 83 Electrical System 5 ...

Страница 2: ...he vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 04AVEO A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 10 1 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French language copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning ...

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

Страница 4: ...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 5: ...These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle v ...

Страница 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Страница 7: ...ng Children 1 30 Child Restraint Systems 1 34 Where to Put the Restraint 1 37 Top Strap 1 38 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 40 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 46 Air Bag Systems 1 50 Where Ar...

Страница 8: ...nt could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Pull up and hold the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 2 ...

Страница 9: ...e seat cushion Turn the knob forward to raise the height of the seat cushion and rearward to lower it Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback pull up the lever located on the outboard side of the 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 1 3 ...

Страница 10: ...b because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upri...

Страница 11: ...e button and press down on the head restraint in order to adjust the position downward To remove the head restraint pull the head restraint all the way up Then push in the release button and lift the head restraint from the guide sleeve Replace the head restraint and reset it in the original position before driving Your vehicle may have adjustable rear seat head restraints Push in the release butt...

Страница 12: ...head restraints push the head restraints down all the way 2 Pull up the release knob located on top of the rear seatback 3 Fold the rear seatback forward and down 4 Move the safety belts and safety belt buckles out of the space between the seatback and the seatback cushion 5 Pull the release handles on the rear side of the seat cushion to unlock the rear seat cushion 6 Lift and fold up the seat 1 ...

Страница 13: ...p or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION 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 r...

Страница 14: ...at the safety belts are not twisted or caught under the seatback 5 Push down firmly on the top of the seatback until it latches securely in the fully upright position 6 Place the rear safety belts and buckles in their original position between the rear seatback and the seat cushion Rear Seat Operation Sedan Folding the Seatback The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space To fold ...

Страница 15: ...n 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 are not twisted To return the seatback to the upright position do the following 1 Lift up the seatback and push it to its original position Ensure that the safety belts are not twisted or caught under the seatb...

Страница 16: ...or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle ...

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

Страница 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 12 ...

Страница 19: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 13 ...

Страница 20: ...ide down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ev...

Страница 21: ...perly 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 28 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 30 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint system...

Страница 22: ... 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 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt 1...

Страница 23: ...f you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder To move the shoulder belt height adjuster dow...

Страница 24: ...o loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 18 ...

Страница 25: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 19 ...

Страница 26: ...eriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 20 ...

Страница 27: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 21 ...

Страница 28: ...ant 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 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a c...

Страница 29: ...an those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Positions Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do n...

Страница 30: ...re it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 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 24 ...

Страница 31: ...injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase inju...

Страница 32: ...rear safety belt use the following instructions 1 Pull the center rear safety belt from the retractor 2 Push the latch plate at the end of the safety belt strap into the buckle with the black release button until the mechanism clicks Make sure the strap is not twisted The sliding latch plate will face the front of the vehicle 1 26 ...

Страница 33: ...in the rear outside seat positions Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger They help the safety belts reduce a person s forward movement in a moderate to severe crash in which the front of the vehicle hits something Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you ll need to get new ones and probably other new parts ...

Страница 34: ...er belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buc...

Страница 35: ...er belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in 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 i...

Страница 36: ...o the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restraine...

Страница 37: ...until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 31 ...

Страница 38: ... available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in ...

Страница 39: ... always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would...

Страница 40: ... or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 34 ...

Страница 41: ...ces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 35 ...

Страница 42: ...ch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a ...

Страница 43: ... right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure t...

Страница 44: ...e 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 child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restrain...

Страница 45: ...s the seating position where the child restraint will be placed CAUTION Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one chil...

Страница 46: ...rap in the right front passenger s position because there is no place to anchor the top strap You will find the anchors on your sedan behind the rear seat on the filler panel You will find the anchors on your hatchback in the rear cargo area Pull the front part of the plastic cover upward to access the top strap anchors Sedan shown Hatchback similar 1 40 ...

Страница 47: ... the rear outside seating positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors A B and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap C 1 41 ...

Страница 48: ...n your vehicle you need a child restraint designed for that system To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system has either label A or B on the seatback A B 1 42 ...

Страница 49: ...els to access each latch CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructio...

Страница 50: ...s to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear 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 41 See Top Strap on page 1 38 if th...

Страница 51: ... the buckle This means you are using the correct buckle Also make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 45 ...

Страница 52: ...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 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system ...

Страница 53: ...u need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint 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 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before ...

Страница 54: ...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 48 ...

Страница 55: ...u may find it helpful to use your knee 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 49 ...

Страница 56: ...bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it...

Страница 57: ...ryone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person CAUTION Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation before and ...

Страница 58: ...ng children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Older Children or Infants and Young Children There is an air bag readiness light on the secondary information center which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The li...

Страница 59: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 53 ...

Страница 60: ...ht not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag 1 54 ...

Страница 61: ... inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design A driver s side impact air bag is not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of th...

Страница 62: ...as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with a driver 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 m...

Страница 63: ...o help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and 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 infla...

Страница 64: ... the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any othe...

Страница 65: ...d New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn t being used at the time of the collision If the frontal air bags inflate you will also need to replace the driver s and right front passenger s safety belt pretentioners and safety belt Be sure to do so Then the new pretensioner and safety belt will be there to help protect you in a collision After a crash you may need...

Страница 66: ... NOTES 1 60 ...

Страница 67: ...le Break In 2 18 Ignition Positions 2 19 Starting Your Engine 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater Canada Only 2 21 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 22 Manual Transaxle Operation 2 26 Parking Brake 2 28 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 29 Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 30 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle 2 31 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 32 Engine Exhaust 2 32 Running Your Eng...

Страница 68: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Страница 69: ...able to have a new one made easily using the tag Your vehicle may have an electronic immobilizer designed to protect your car against theft If so only keys with the correct electronic code can be used to start the vehicle Even if a key has the same profile it will not start the engine if the electronic code is incorrect If you need a new key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code ...

Страница 70: ... may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the d...

Страница 71: ...keyless entry transmitter The LED on the transmitter will flash when the buttons on the transmitter are pressed The lock and unlock buttons will not operate and the theft deterrent system will not activate while the key is in the ignition Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter...

Страница 72: ...e surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Remove the screw from the back of the cover and open the cover of the transmitter 2 Pull the transmitter out of the cover and carefully detach the sticker from the unit Keep the sticker clean 3 Remove the battery and replace it with the new one Make sure the positive side of the ...

Страница 73: ...can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or the optional remote ...

Страница 74: ... manual door lock located on the window sill on each door Central Door Unlocking System The central door unlocking system is activated from the driver s door From the outside you can lock or unlock all of the doors on your vehicle from the driver s door by using either the key or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter From the inside you can lock or unlock all of the doors by using the driv...

Страница 75: ...y locks are engaged The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you do not cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear will not be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adu...

Страница 76: ...k lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can not see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed...

Страница 77: ...o hands on the upper surface be used to close the trunk Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located on the underside of the trunk This handle will...

Страница 78: ...ol System on page 3 12 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 32 To open the liftgate on your hatchback from outside of the vehicle insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it counterclockwise Then pull up the handle above the license plate to open the liftgate When closing the liftgate close from the center to ensure it fu...

Страница 79: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 13 ...

Страница 80: ...h Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position Window Lockout The driver s power window controls also include a lockout button Press the lockout button to stop the front and rear passengers from using their window switches The driver can still operate all the windows with the lock on Press the lockout button again to return to normal window operation Sun Visors To block out glar...

Страница 81: ...d the trunk or liftgate Ensure that the windows are closed as the system can be armed even if the windows are open 2 Turn the key to LOCK and remove the key from the ignition If the key is inserted in the ignition the transmitter will not arm the theft deterrent system 3 Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter The LED on the transmitter will flash once Al...

Страница 82: ...e is not started within 30 seconds after disarming the system using the transmitter all of the doors will automatically lock and the theft deterrent mode will rearm How the System Alarm is Activated If a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened without using the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter the horn will sound and the lamps will flash for up to 30 seconds How to Turn Off the System A...

Страница 83: ...started by unauthorized persons If your vehicle has an immobilizer system your vehicle has a special key that works with the theft deterrent system There is a transponder in the key head that is electronically coded The correct key will start the vehicle An invalid key immobilizes the engine The immobilizer system isolates the power supply to the ignition system the fuel pump and the fuel injector...

Страница 84: ... your engine if you turn it off The theft deterrent system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the theft deterrent system at this time In an emergency contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborat...

Страница 85: ...s service LOCK This position locks your steering wheel ignition shift lever and transaxle This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key For easier key operation when unlocking the steering wheel move the steering wheel from right to left and turn the key to ACC ACC ACCESSORY This position operates some of your electrical accessories such as the radio but not the ventilation f...

Страница 86: ...t 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it does not start wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition key to START Wait about 15 seconds between each try When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up your vehicle is ready to be driven Do not race your engine when it is cold If the weather is below fr...

Страница 87: ...ounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug an...

Страница 88: ... It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others ...

Страница 89: ...ty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is 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 28 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine does not connect with the wheels To restart while you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAU...

Страница 90: ...IVE D4 as much as possible Do not shift into SECOND 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 SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough N...

Страница 91: ...de and return to normal automatic transaxle operation While on the HOLD indicator light on the secondary information center will light up See Hold Mode Light on page 3 28 When hold mode is activated the transaxle is fixed in the gear selected Hold Mode Features Winter Function Select hold mode while in AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D4 to help the vehicle maintain traction on slippery road surfaces such as s...

Страница 92: ...er in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator 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...

Страница 93: ... to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Shift Speeds CAUTION If you skip a gear when you downshift you could lose control of your vehicle You could injure yourself or others Don t shift...

Страница 94: ...ning Light on page 3 20 To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released an...

Страница 95: ...an leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fir...

Страница 96: ...u may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition ...

Страница 97: ...ixed as soon as you can Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle Before leaving your vehicle do the following 1 Hold the brake pedal down and firmly apply the parking brake 2 Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the appropriate position as stated below When parking on level ground place the shift lever into NEUTRAL When parking downhill place the shift lever in REVERSE R Whe...

Страница 98: ...nconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Страница 99: ...ning Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 24 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured...

Страница 100: ... from any headlamps behind you Push the tab away from you for daytime use pull it toward you for night use Outside Manual Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Adjust the outside manual mirrors using the control lever located next to the mirror The outside rearview mirrors c...

Страница 101: ...em toward the vehicle Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex 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 befo...

Страница 102: ...lose the glove box with a firm push Cupholder s The cupholders are located in the center instrument panel below the climate control system To use the cupholder push in on its outer edge Then pull out the cupholder After use push in the cupholder until it latches There is also a cupholder located in the rear part of the center console behind the parking brake 2 36 ...

Страница 103: ... manually open and close the sunroof cover To open the sunroof to the vent position open the sunroof cover Then press and hold the UP switch To return the sunroof to its original position press the DOWN switch and hold it until the sunroof reaches the desired position To fully open the sunroof open the sunroof cover Then press and hold the DOWN switch To close the sunroof press the UP switch and h...

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Страница 105: ...y Belt Reminder Tone 3 20 Brake System Warning Light 3 20 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 21 Highbeam On Light 3 22 Fuel Gage 3 22 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 23 Secondary Information Center SIC 3 24 Clock 3 25 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 25 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 26 Charging System Light 3 27 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 27 Hold Mode Light 3 28 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 28 Oil Pre...

Страница 106: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 2 ...

Страница 107: ...nt Panel Brightness under Interior Lamps on page 3 10 F Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 11 G Horn See Horn on page 3 4 H Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 34 I Cupholder See Cupholder s on page 2 36 J Ashtray See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 12 K Cigarette Lighter See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 12 L Climate Control System See Climate Control System on page...

Страница 108: ...ctive triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle The tilt wheel lever ...

Страница 109: ...shed the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash rapidly a signal ...

Страница 110: ...he turn signal multifunction lever toward you until the high beam headlamps come on then release the lever to turn them off Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature use your fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions See Fog Lamps under Exterior Lamps on page 3 8 for further information Windshield Wiper Lever Windshield Wipers Use this lever located on the right side of the ste...

Страница 111: ...er motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer To wash your windshield pull the windshield wiper washer lever toward you with the ignition turned to ON CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision When you...

Страница 112: ...If you open the driver s door with the ignition turned to LOCK or ACC while leaving the lamps on you will hear a warning chime Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fu...

Страница 113: ...flash to pass feature is used As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature the control for the fog lamps is a band located on the middle of the turn signal multifunction lever While using the fog lamps the ignition must be turned to ON and the low beam headlamps or parking lamps must be on Turn the band to ON to turn...

Страница 114: ...nstrument panel to the left of the steering column Turn the thumbwheel to the right to brighten the lights or to the left to dim them Dome Lamp Your vehicle will have one of the following dome lamp switches You will have this version if your vehicle does not have a sunroof You will have this version if your vehicle has a sunroof Without Sunroof With Sunroof 3 10 ...

Страница 115: ... drain the battery Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets Notice Adding any electr...

Страница 116: ...ighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle Temperature Control Turn the left knob cl...

Страница 117: ...button again to return to outside air mode If your vehicle has an air intake lever base model move the lever to choose the recirculation mode Using the recirculation mode for extended periods may cause your windows to fog If this happens select the defrost mode Outside Air This mode brings outside air into the vehicle If your vehicle has a recirculation button uplevel model press the button until ...

Страница 118: ...m is used properly There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly For best results clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting Select one of these available modes from the right knob É Defog This mode direct...

Страница 119: ... t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the knob located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airflow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow...

Страница 120: ... be changed periodically To change the passenger compartment air filter use the following steps 1 Open the glove box halfway down 2 Grip the glove box by both the upper and lower sides and pull it out of its housing 3 Remove the filter cover by pressing in on the bottom retaining tab and pulling the cover down 4 Remove the old passenger compartment air filter 5 Then reverse the steps to install th...

Страница 121: ...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 122: ...e is running You will know how fast you are going how much fuel you are using and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages United States shown Canada similar 3 18 ...

Страница 123: ...he speedometer By pressing the reset button you can tell how many miles or kilometers have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B since you last set the trip odometer back to zero To reset each trip odometer to zero press and hold the reset button The reset button resets only the trip odometer that is being displayed Each trip odometer must be reset individually Tachometer The tachometer display...

Страница 124: ...d stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition to ON If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come ...

Страница 125: ...lead to an accident If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Your vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gage With the ignition turned to ON 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 coolant ...

Страница 126: ... page 3 5 for additional information Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is turned to ON When the tank nears empty the low fuel warning light will come on You still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3 23 for more information United States Canada 3 22 ...

Страница 127: ... full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel The low fuel warning light comes on when there is approximately 1 7 gallons 6 0 liters of fuel remaining...

Страница 128: ...plays some of the warning lights and indicators The SIC is located in the center of the instrument panel above the center air outlets The digital clock is also located on the center of the SIC See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3 2 for further information on location 3 24 ...

Страница 129: ...r press the H button once To go forward more than one hour press and hold the button until the correct hour is reached M Minute To go forward one minute press the M button once To go forward more than one minute press and hold the button until the correct minute is reached After disconnecting the battery or replacing the fuse reset the clock Safety Belt Reminder Light The safety belt light will co...

Страница 130: ...em is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on or flashes when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they...

Страница 131: ...k brake system this light will come on when the ignition is turned to ON and may stay on for several seconds That is normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to LOCK Or if the light comes on 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 are driving your vehicle needs service If the re...

Страница 132: ...he fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The Check Engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before a...

Страница 133: ...s to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test When the ignition is on this light should come on and should go out after a few seconds as a check to show you it is working If the light does not come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of t...

Страница 134: ...your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You also may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank on page 5 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed...

Страница 135: ...sions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the Check Engine li...

Страница 136: ...b Have it fixed right away If you are 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 CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of pro...

Страница 137: ... vehicle may need service to repair a defective DRL relay See Daytime Running Lamps DRL under Exterior Lamps on page 3 8 for further information on the DRL system Door Ajar Light When the ignition is on this light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched If the key is in the ignition while the driver s door is open you will also hear a warning chime 3 33 ...

Страница 138: ...ile radio and telephone units Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you are getting the most out of the advanced engineering t...

Страница 139: ...d pushbutton the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble f Bass Treble Press this button until BAS appears on the display Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the bass The display will show the bass level Press this button until TRE appears on the display Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the treble The disp...

Страница 140: ...rite stations You can set up to 18 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select FM1 FM2 or AM 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for longer than two seconds The pushbutton number will flash on the display when the station has been set Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the ...

Страница 141: ...finished making your selection press the SOUND button to select the equalization setting To cancel an equalization setting press the SOUND button until EQ OFF appears on the display turn the volume knob until OFF appears on the display then press the SOUND button again to select the equalization setting Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade SOUND Balance Fade To adjust the balance between the right ...

Страница 142: ...od of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled You may experience an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD If an error appea...

Страница 143: ...D R CD The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates 32 kbps 40 kpbs 56 kpbs 64 kpbs 80 kpbs 96 kpbs 112 kpbs 128 kpbs 160 kpbs 192 kpbs 224 kpbs 256 kpbs and 320 kpbs or a variable bit rate Song title artist name and album will be available when recorded using ID3 tags versions 1 and 2 The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists 10 sessions and 255...

Страница 144: ...ns only playlists and compressed audio files but no folders all files will be located under the root folder The folder down and the folder up buttons will search playlists Px first and then go to the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT Order of Play Tracks will be played in the following order Play will begin from the first track in the first play...

Страница 145: ... the slot label side up The player will pull it in Loading then Filecheck then MP3 will appear on the display The CD should begin playing You can insert a CD with the ignition off As each new track starts to play F001 the track number and the song name will appear on the display If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition o...

Страница 146: ...se this button twice to repeat the tracks in all of the directories ALL will appear on the display Press and release this button again to turn off repeat play CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When ...

Страница 147: ...y 4 Enter the security code by using the preset pushbuttons When the complete security code is entered the code will flash three times If the security code is not entered correctly Err will appear on the display for a few seconds When COdE appears back on the display repeat Step 4 If the incorrect AF code is entered an incorrect frequency level may be chosen and the radio reception may be affected...

Страница 148: ...blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window antenna and or the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects Notice Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception Any damag...

Страница 149: ...ing at Night 4 15 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 16 City Driving 4 19 Freeway Driving 4 20 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 21 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Winter Driving 4 24 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 28 Towing 4 29 Towing Your Vehicle 4 29 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 29 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 Towing a Trailer 4 37 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 ...

Страница 150: ...ions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It is the best defensive driving maneuver in both city 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 on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on...

Страница 151: ...ates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do Ho...

Страница 152: ...will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in an increasing number of U S states and throughout Canada sets th...

Страница 153: ...t answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the b...

Страница 154: ... your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 2...

Страница 155: ...onger brake life If your engine ever stops while you are driving brake normally but do not pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle m...

Страница 156: ...the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls b...

Страница 157: ...ck your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle can not respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you do not have anti lock use a sq...

Страница 158: ...g through a sharp curve Then you suddenly apply the brakes Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate Those two control systems ...

Страница 159: ...ut 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 ca...

Страница 160: ...other vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a 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 Loo...

Страница 161: ...les are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull 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 i...

Страница 162: ...hicle 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 will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehic...

Страница 163: ...our headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are 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 ...

Страница 164: ...atedly 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 is 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 are not even aware of it Driving in ...

Страница 165: ...w 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 not try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in...

Страница 166: ...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 underbody of your vehicle If you can not avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing w...

Страница 167: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 20 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Страница 168: ...mp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slow...

Страница 169: ... your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full A...

Страница 170: ... the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a...

Страница 171: ... slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear p...

Страница 172: ... scraper a small 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 173: ...til salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Unless you have the anti lock braking system you will want to brake very gently too If you do have anti lock see Braking ...

Страница 174: ... appear in shaded areas where the sun can not reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you...

Страница 175: ... under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can not 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 e...

Страница 176: ...possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour 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 do not want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you ...

Страница 177: ... rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that does not get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 29 Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 If you want to tow your vehicle behind an...

Страница 178: ...ons Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you will want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4 21 Dinghy Towing Notice If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not tow your vehicle...

Страница 179: ...r with the front wheels on the road Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly To tow your vehicle using a dolly follow these steps 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 Turn the ignition to ACC 3 Put the vehicle in NEUTRAL 4 Set the parking brake and then remove the key 5 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position 6 Release the parking brake 4 31 ...

Страница 180: ... much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire an...

Страница 181: ... was purchased in the United States the Tire and Loading Information label Example 1 is attached to the driver s side center pillar below the door latch Vehicles purchased in Canada will find the Tire and Loading Information label Example 2 attached to the inside of the glove compartment There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Ra...

Страница 182: ...Canada 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the Vehicle Capacity Weight or the Maximum Load amount equals 1400 lbs 635 kg and there will be five 150 lb 68 kg passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 295 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehi...

Страница 183: ...Vehicle Capacity Weight or Maximum Load for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s ...

Страница 184: ...e end of the driver s door tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle United States Canada 4 36 ...

Страница 185: ...g else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them ar...

Страница 186: ... NOTES 4 38 ...

Страница 187: ... Transaxle Fluid 5 21 Manual Transaxle Fluid 5 21 Hydraulic Clutch 5 22 Engine Coolant 5 23 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 25 Engine Overheating 5 25 Cooling System 5 28 Power Steering Fluid 5 34 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 35 Brakes 5 36 Battery 5 39 Jump Starting 5 40 Headlamp Aiming 5 45 Bulb Replacement 5 45 Halogen Bulbs 5 45 Headlamps 5 46 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 46 Turn Signa...

Страница 188: ...e of Safety Belts 5 79 Weatherstrips 5 79 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 79 Sheet Metal Damage 5 81 Finish Damage 5 81 Underbody Maintenance 5 82 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 82 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 82 Vehicle Identification 5 83 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 83 Service Parts Identification Label 5 84 Electrical System 5 84 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 84 Headlamp Wiring...

Страница 189: ...want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems including some inside the vehicle many fluids and some component wear by products contai...

Страница 190: ... 6 28 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners ...

Страница 191: ...es 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 automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of...

Страница 192: ...r warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly You should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Protectio...

Страница 193: ... the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Nev...

Страница 194: ...ueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel To open the fuel filler door pull up on the fuel filler door release lever located on the floor to the le...

Страница 195: ...ld be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill your tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before you remove t...

Страница 196: ...ype it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 28 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your veh...

Страница 197: ...rn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle It is located on the lower left side of ...

Страница 198: ...ehicle and push the secondary hood release lever up The secondary hood release lever is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer located on the underside of the hood 5 12 ...

Страница 199: ...n properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the inner fender and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 12 inches 30 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary 5 13 ...

Страница 200: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine you will see the following Automatic shown Manual similar 5 14 ...

Страница 201: ...d on page 5 35 Engine Oil If the oil pressure light appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Oil Pressure Light on page 3 32 You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading...

Страница 202: ... so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper hole A that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for tw...

Страница 203: ...ckness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbo...

Страница 204: ...nd better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM6094M are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 mile...

Страница 205: ...unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the 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 t...

Страница 206: ...dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the engine air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the filter do the following 1 Remove the screws and lift off the c...

Страница 207: ...o the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your oil changed Notice Use of automatic transaxle fluid labeled other than ESSO LT71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235 may damage your vehicle and the damages may not be covered by your warranty Always use ESSO LT71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235 labe...

Страница 208: ... Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid See Part B Owner Checks and Services on page 6 19 and Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 26 How to Check and Add Fluid To check the fluid level look on the side of the reservoir If the fluid reaches the MAX A mark on the reservoir the fluid level ...

Страница 209: ...40 60 mixture of clean drinkable water and proper coolant CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the ove...

Страница 210: ...hen the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be between the MAX A and MIN B marks on the coolant surge tank The level rises at engine operation temperature and dr...

Страница 211: ...ant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overhe...

Страница 212: ...ools 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 If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged Th...

Страница 213: ...to PARK P or NEUTRAL 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 does not come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right awa...

Страница 214: ...c engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface Make sure that the air conditioning is turned off 5 28 ...

Страница 215: ...o not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems 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 ...

Страница 216: ... 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 23 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even...

Страница 217: ...proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and a proper coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the pro...

Страница 218: ... You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about two or two and one half turns If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose 2 Then keep turning the pressure ...

Страница 219: ...MAX A mark for at least five minutes 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower than the MAX A mark add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level rea...

Страница 220: ...u hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down The level should be between the MIN B and MAX A marks on the reservoir If the level drops below the MIN B mark add the power steering fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use s...

Страница 221: ...rvoir location Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer f...

Страница 222: ...rake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and you...

Страница 223: ...f immediately See Appearance Care on page 5 76 Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake we...

Страница 224: ... moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1 000 miles 1 600 km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System ...

Страница 225: ...tate of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you are 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 CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on p...

Страница 226: ...f the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to sta...

Страница 227: ...UTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the ...

Страница 228: ... go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle with the dead battery has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive t...

Страница 229: ... to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try...

Страница 230: ... Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good batter...

Страница 231: ... it is possible for you to re aim your headlamps by following the procedure in the service manual for your vehicle Notice To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedures not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAU...

Страница 232: ...bulb 7 Install the bulb retaining spring 8 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the headlamp assembly Then check the lamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the five screws and the radiator grille 3 Remove the three bolts and the headlamp assembly 4 Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear of the bulb 5 Turn the front turn signal bulb socket counterclockwise...

Страница 233: ...ing it clockwise 10 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install the assembly Then check the lamps Turn Signal Lamps Side 1 Remove the side turn signal lamp assembly by pulling it forward 2 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb from the lamp housing by pulling the bulb straight out of the holder 4 Install the new bulb into the bulb holder by pushing it in and rotating the bulb holder clo...

Страница 234: ...pen the hood 2 Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp assembly See Steps 2 through 3 under Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps on page 5 46 3 Turn the front sidemarker bulb socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the front sidemarker bulb socket out of the front bumper 5 Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket 6 Install the new bulb by pressing it straight into the bulb socket 7 Reverse St...

Страница 235: ...Steps 1 through 3 to install the socket Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 1 Open the trunk or liftgate 2 Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly 3 Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise 4 Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the bulb and turning it counterclockwise 5 Install the appropriate bulb into the socket 6 Replace the bulb socket into the lamp housi...

Страница 236: ...wner Checks and Services on page 6 19 for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here is how to remove the Shepherd s Hook type 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Press the retaining clip A and pull the wiper blade off the arm 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 5 50 ...

Страница 237: ... of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are ...

Страница 238: ...Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall Passenger Car Tire Example 5 52 ...

Страница 239: ...ows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread E Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadw...

Страница 240: ...the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 75 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be infl...

Страница 241: ...example if the tire size aspect ratio is 70 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 70 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim D...

Страница 242: ...terline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and car...

Страница 243: ...d by 150 pounds 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same...

Страница 244: ...tion system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 63 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 pounds 68 kg plus the rated cargo load...

Страница 245: ...are tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no ...

Страница 246: ...s Time for New Tires on page 5 61 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 64 for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include...

Страница 247: ...to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements ...

Страница 248: ...belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily it was developed for use on your vehicle See Compact Spare Tire in the Index CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel ...

Страница 249: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Страница 250: ...eparately 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 unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the...

Страница 251: ... in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 67 for more information Used...

Страница 252: ...e vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under c...

Страница 253: ...moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire ...

Страница 254: ...are located in the cargo area A Jack B Wheel Wrench C Jack Handle D Screwdriver 1 Lift the trim cover 2 Remove the foam tray from the cargo area Remove the jack the jack handle and the wheel wrench from the foam tray The jack is stored in the front center area of the foam tray 5 68 ...

Страница 255: ...or more information Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 If your vehicle has wheel covers use the jack handle to begin loosening the wheel covers Using the flat end of the jack handle or the screwdriver pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Do not remove them yet 5 69 ...

Страница 256: ...cle when it is jacked 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 CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location be...

Страница 257: ... handle 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well 6 Remove all of the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise 7 Remove the flat tire 5 71 ...

Страница 258: ...use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 9 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 10 Install the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward...

Страница 259: ...ecifications 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 in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for the wheel nut torque specification Do not try to put a wheel cover on your comp...

Страница 260: ...m cover Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the compact spare tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place the compact spare tire in the compartment then secure the retainer Stor...

Страница 261: ... 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 through an 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 Do not use your compact spar...

Страница 262: ...ne Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Do not 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 v...

Страница 263: ...ection use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool wate...

Страница 264: ...ing the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cle...

Страница 265: ...of color 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 Do not wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved clea...

Страница 266: ...droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to ...

Страница 267: ...ire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or ...

Страница 268: ...ll irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first Vehicle Care Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products Vehic...

Страница 269: ...spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet See your General Motors parts department for these products See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 26 Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look th...

Страница 270: ...fore attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 58 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses one for each headlamp in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an ...

Страница 271: ...of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse block There is a fuse puller located on the engine compartment fuse block It can be used to easily remove fuses from the fuse block In...

Страница 272: ...ER HAZARD Instrument Panel Cluster Hazard Flasher METER CLOCK Instrument Panel Cluster Clock DOOR LOCK RKE Door Lock Remote Keyless Entry BACK UP LAMP Back Up Lamp ECM TCM Engine Control Module Transmission Control Module ECM TCM Engine Control Module Transmission Control Module WIPER WASHER Wiper Washer 5 86 ...

Страница 273: ...sed BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used CLOCK AUDIO Clock Audio Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver s side of the vehicle near the battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location To access the fuses pull out the top and bottom flaps to release the cover To reinstall the cover push the cover until it is secure 5 87...

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Страница 275: ...H Parking Lamp Left Side License Plate Lamp ROOM LAMP Room Lamp BLANK Not Used DEFOG Defogger SUN ROOF Sunroof ILL LAMP Illumination Relay Fuses Usage HORN Horn HEAD LAMP Headlamp FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump A C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor FRT FOG Front Fog Lamp BLOWER Blower ABS Antilock Brake System IP F BOX Instrument Panel Fuse Box RAD FAN Radiator Fan IGN 2 Ignition 2 IGN 1 Ignition 1 POWER WIND...

Страница 276: ...Relay PWR WINDOW RELAY Power Window Relay FOG LAMP RELAY Fog Lamp Relay MAIN RELAY FAN CONTROL RELAY Main Relay Fan Control Relay Relays Usage FUEL PUMP RELAY Fuel Pump Relay A C COMP RELAY Air Conditioning Relay OPTION MAIN RELAY Main Relay Option RAD FAN HI RELAY Radiator Fan High Relay ILLUMINATION RELAY Illumination Relay BLANK Not Used 5 90 ...

Страница 277: ... 51 quarts 0 48 L Cooling System 7 4 quarts 7 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 3 96 quarts 3 75 L Fuel Tank 11 9 gallons 45 0 L Transaxle Automatic Complete Overhaul 6 2 quarts 5 87 L Transaxle Manual Complete Drain and Refill 1 9 quarts 1 8 L Wheel Nut Torque 81 lb ft 110 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Engine Specifica...

Страница 278: ... NOTES 5 92 ...

Страница 279: ...ce 6 14 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 19 At Each Fuel Fill 6 19 At Least Once a Month 6 19 At Least Twice a Year 6 20 At Least Once a Year 6 21 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 24 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 24 Exhaust System Inspection 6 24 Fuel System Inspection 6 25 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 25 Throttle System Inspection 6 25 Brake ...

Страница 280: ...e necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid le...

Страница 281: ...u have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 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 d...

Страница 282: ...owing 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 to schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use a...

Страница 283: ...se conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Drive Belts Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km E...

Страница 284: ...lter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Drive Belts Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement Cooling System Service EVAP System Service PCV System Service Timing Belt Inspection Brake Clutch Fluid Chan...

Страница 285: ...tervals and the maintenance be recorded A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 6 25 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire I...

Страница 286: ...iles 35 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 24 000 Miles 40 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 27 000 Miles 45 000 km Change engine oi...

Страница 287: ...t 33 000 Miles 55 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 36 000 Miles 60 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 39 000 Miles 65 000 km Change...

Страница 288: ...les 85 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 54 000 Miles 90 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km Change engine oil...

Страница 289: ...hs whichever occurs first 63 000 Miles 105 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 66 000 Miles 110 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 69 ...

Страница 290: ...es 135 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 84 000 Miles 140 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 87 000 Miles 145 000 km Change engine o...

Страница 291: ...trol Service See footnote Inspect PCV system An Emission Control Service See footnote Change brake clutch fluid or every 24 months whichever occurs first 93 000 Miles 155 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 96 000 Miles 160 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Ro...

Страница 292: ... be recorded A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 6 25 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engine oil ...

Страница 293: ... on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Inspect drive belts Inspect timing belt Drain flush and refill cooling system See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Inspe...

Страница 294: ... occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may requir...

Страница 295: ...tation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often Inspect engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 20 for more inf...

Страница 296: ...ission Control Service See footnote Inspect drive belts Inspect timing belt Drain flush and refill cooling system See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Inspect EVAP canister vapor lines and solenoid valve filter An Emission Control Service See footnot...

Страница 297: ...ecessary See Engine Oil on page 5 15 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 35 ...

Страница 298: ...ip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 26 Manual Transaxle Check It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level Check for leaks A fluid leak is the only...

Страница 299: ...d 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 2 28 if necessary Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the sta...

Страница 300: ...N position but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position With an automatic transaxle the key should turn to LOCK onl...

Страница 301: ...your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the...

Страница 302: ...n Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect...

Страница 303: ... for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condit...

Страница 304: ...ant GM Part No U S 12378560 in Canada 993089 and conforming to GM Specification 1825M or recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Power Steering System DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Aut...

Страница 305: ...eting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditio...

Страница 306: ...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 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 28 ...

Страница 307: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 29 ...

Страница 308: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 30 ...

Страница 309: ...Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Section 7 Customer Assista...

Страница 310: ...Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top le...

Страница 311: ...elephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs You can find your specific vehicle infor...

Страница 312: ... Chevrolet s Customer Assistance Center United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 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 Vi...

Страница 313: ...e you up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more ...

Страница 314: ...covered within 10 miles Emergency Tow Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure Jump Start No start o...

Страница 315: ...ng 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 are available ...

Страница 316: ...d you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty r...

Страница 317: ...e Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditions for air bag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock ...

Страница 318: ...e access to the vehicle or SDM If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately in...

Страница 319: ...ted Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on uni...

Страница 320: ...ations are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are su...

Страница 321: ...3 34 Antenna Backglass 3 44 Anti lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 27 Appearance Care 5 76 Care of Safety Belts 5 79 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 82 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 76 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 79 Finish Damage 5 81 Sheet Metal Damage 5 81 Underbody Maintenance 5 82 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 82 Weatherstrips 5 79 Arming the S...

Страница 322: ...s and Back up Lamps 5 49 Turn Signal Lamps 5 47 Buying New Tires 5 62 C California Fuel 5 6 Canada Customer Assistance 7 4 Canadian Owners ii Canadian Roadside Assistance 7 7 Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock 2 9 Capacities and Specifications 5 91 Carbon Monoxide 4 24 4 37 2 10 2 12 2 32 Care of Safety Belts 5 79 Your CD Player 3 44 Your CDs 3 44 Cassette Tape Player Service 6 19 CD Messages 3...

Страница 323: ...et 5 76 Cleaning Glass Surfaces 5 78 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components 5 78 Cleaning Leather 5 78 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel 5 78 Cleaning Tires 5 81 Cleaning Vinyl 5 78 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 80 Climate Control System 3 12 Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3 16 Outlet Adjustment 3 15 Clock 3 25 Clutch Hydraulic 5 22 Compact Spare Tire 5 75 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 ...

Страница 324: ... System 2 8 Door Ajar Reminder 2 8 Locks 2 7 Rear Door Security Locks 2 9 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 15 Seat Height Adjuster 1 3 Driving At Night 4 15 City 4 19 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Freeway 4 20 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 16 Winter 4 24 Driving on Snow or Ice 4 25 Driving Through Deep Standing Water 4 18 Driving Through Flowing Water 4 18 E Electrical System Ad...

Страница 325: ...34 3 36 Finish Care 5 80 Finish Damage 5 81 Five Speed 2 26 Flash to Pass Feature 3 6 Flat Tire 5 66 Flat Tire Changing 5 67 Fluid Automatic Transaxle 5 21 Manual Transaxle 5 21 Power Steering 5 34 Windshield Washer 5 35 FM 3 43 Fog Lamp Light 3 32 Fog Lamps 3 6 3 9 Folding the Seatback 1 6 1 8 Footnotes 6 7 6 14 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 10 Fil...

Страница 326: ...Signal Lamps 5 47 Height Adjuster Driver Seat 1 3 Highbeam On Light 3 22 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Hold Mode 2 25 Hold Mode Features 2 25 Hood Checking Things Under 5 11 Release 5 11 Horn 3 4 How the System Alarm is Activated 2 16 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank 5 30 How to Check 5 59 How to Check and Add Fluid 5 22 How to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 34 How t...

Страница 327: ...25 Exhaust System 6 24 Fuel System 6 25 Part C Periodic Maintenance 6 24 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal 6 24 Throttle System 6 25 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 18 Overview 3 2 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 10 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 5 85 Interior Lamps 3 10 J Jump Starting 5 40 K Key Lock Cylinders Service 6 21 Keyless Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 2 L Lamps Exterior 3 8 Fog Lam...

Страница 328: ...Fuel Warning Light 3 23 M Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill 6 19 At Least Once a Month 6 19 At Least Once a Year 6 21 At Least Twice a Year 6 20 Brake System Inspection 6 25 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 25 Exhaust System Inspection 6 24 Fuel System Inspection 6 25 How This Section is Organized 6 3 Introduction 6 2 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 6 14 Maintenance Requirements 6 2...

Страница 329: ...Mirrors 2 34 Outside Power Mirror 2 35 MyGMLink com 7 3 N New Vehicle Break In 2 18 O Odometer 3 19 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Oil Engine 5 15 Pressure Light 3 32 Older Children Restraints 1 28 Online Owner Center 7 3 Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On 2 9 Other Warning Devices 3 4 Outlet Adjustment 3 15 Outside Convex Mirror 2 35 Heated Mirrors 2 35 Manual Mirrors 2 34 Power Mirror 2 35...

Страница 330: ...estions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 14 R Radios 3 34 AM FM Radio 3 34 Care of Your CD Player 3 44 Care of Your CDs 3 44 Radio with CD 3 36 Theft Deterrent 3 43 Understanding Reception 3 43 Rear Door Security Locks 2 9 Rear Seat Operation 1 6 1 8 Rear Seat Outside Positions 1 23 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 23 Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger 3 15 Rear Window Washer Wiper 3 7 Rea...

Страница 331: ...tion 1 15 Safety Belts cont How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 15 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 14 Rear Seat Passengers 1 23 Right Front Passenger Position 1 23 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 10 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster 1 3 Head Restraints 1 5 Manual 1 2 Rear Seat Operation 1 6 1 8 Reclining Seatbacks 1 3...

Страница 332: ...ont Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 24 Steering Tips 4 10 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 4 Storage Areas 2 36 Cupholder s 2 36 Glove Box 2 36 Sunglasses Storage Compartment 2 37 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 5 74 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 74 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 28 Sun Visors 2 14 Sunglasses Storage Compartment 2 37 Sunroof 2 37 T Tachometer 3 19 Taillamps Turn Signal Stop...

Страница 333: ...2 26 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual 7 11 Transportation Options 7 8 Trip Odometer 3 19 Trunk 2 10 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 5 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 5 U Underbody Flushing Service 6 23 Understanding Radio Reception 3 43 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 63 United States Customer Assistance 7 4 Used Replacement Wheels 5 65 Using an MP3 CD 3 39 Using Cleaner on ...

Страница 334: ...Engine Oil 5 16 When to Change Engine Oil 5 18 When to Check 5 59 When to Check and What to Use 5 22 When to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 34 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 20 Where to Put the Restraint 1 37 Why Safety Belts Work 1 11 Window Lockout 2 14 Windows 2 13 Manual 2 14 Power 2 14 Windshield Washer 3 7 Fluid 5 35 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check 6 19 Windshield Wiper Bl...

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