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Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

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Rear Seats

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Safety Belts

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Child Restraints

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Air Bag Systems

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Restraint System Check

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Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

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Doors and Locks

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Windows

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Theft-Deterrent Systems

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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

........... 2-16

Mirrors

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OnStar

System

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Storage Areas

......................................... 2-33

Sunroof

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Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

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Climate Controls

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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

......... 3-20

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-35

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

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

............... 5-10

Bulb Replacement

.................................... 5-41

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

......... 5-45

Tires

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Appearance Care

..................................... 5-72

Vehicle Identification

................................. 5-79

Electrical System

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Capacities and Specifications

..................... 5-85

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

...... 5-86

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

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Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

........... 7-2

Reporting Safety Defects

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Index .................................................................1

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual

Содержание 2004 Cavalier

Страница 1: ...Gages and Indicators 3 20 Audio System s 3 35 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 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Bulb Replacement 5 41 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 45 Tires 5 46 Appearance Care 5 72 Vehicle Identification 5 79 Electrical System 5 80 Capacities and Specifications 5 85 Norma...

Страница 2: ... leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22713147 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 06 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first ...

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 vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle v ...

Страница 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Страница 7: ...ldren 1 31 Child Restraint Systems 1 34 Where to Put the Restraint 1 37 Top Strap 1 38 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Rear 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 44 Air Bag Systems 1 47 Where Are...

Страница 8: ...e you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever located on the front of the driver s seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Your vehicle will be equipped with one of the following passenger seat adjusters 1 2 ...

Страница 9: ...ease the lever Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place If your vehicle is equipped with easy entry seats this is your front passenger seat adjuster Pull up on the lever located at the front of the passenger s seat to unlock it Slide the seat to a comfortable position and release the lever Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is ...

Страница 10: ...e seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever and push rearward on the seatback to make sure it is locked Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Страница 11: ...neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so t...

Страница 12: ...seatback to be sure it is locked Easy Entry Seat CAUTION If the easy entry right front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked If your vehicle has this feature the right front seat makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat 1 Lift the right fro...

Страница 13: ... 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 routed and attac...

Страница 14: ... from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 ...

Страница 15: ...ashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work W...

Страница 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 10 ...

Страница 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11 ...

Страница 18: ... such good sense Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted 1 12 ...

Страница 19: ...n an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is ...

Страница 20: ...Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 28 Make sure the release butt...

Страница 21: ...ong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt v...

Страница 22: ...our shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder To move it down squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked i...

Страница 23: ...too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 17 ...

Страница 24: ...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 18 ...

Страница 25: ...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 19 ...

Страница 26: ... 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 20 ...

Страница 27: ...belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 21 ...

Страница 28: ...t is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 14 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt exce...

Страница 29: ...a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull...

Страница 30: ...to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 28 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 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: ...juries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 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 ...

Страница 32: ...lt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge o...

Страница 33: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 27 ...

Страница 34: ...the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be j...

Страница 35: ...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 36: ...r neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is...

Страница 37: ...belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the 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 ...

Страница 38: ...until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 32 ...

Страница 39: ...hich it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitatio...

Страница 40: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a ...

Страница 41: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 35 ...

Страница 42: ...d restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the in...

Страница 43: ...ather than the front seat We therefore recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or k...

Страница 44: ...raint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored In the United States some child restraints also have a top strap If your ...

Страница 45: ... only one child restraint per bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Top strap anchors are already installed in your vehicle for the rear seating positions You ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel Do not use a ch...

Страница 46: ... 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 40 ...

Страница 47: ...itions CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint isn t attached to its anchorage points the restraint won t be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed 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 See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for th...

Страница 48: ...ld 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 40 See the Top Strap on page 1 38 if the child restraint has one If your child...

Страница 49: ...Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 43 ...

Страница 50: ...t 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 see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Chil...

Страница 51: ...at you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the restraint in this position 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 securing a forward facing child restraint See Manual Seats o...

Страница 52: ...aint You 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 46 ...

Страница 53: ...g for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag for the driver and another side impact air bag for the right front passenger If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver and or right front passenger the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the seatback closest to the door 1 47 ...

Страница 54: ...but don t replace them Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at all in CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal...

Страница 55: ...ining control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulderbelts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them You...

Страница 56: ... bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 23 for more information Where Are the Air Bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 50 ...

Страница 57: ... right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has one the driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 51 ...

Страница 58: ...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 When Should an Air Bag Inflate The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If th...

Страница 59: ...on the side of the vehicle that is struck In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal air bags inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near frontal impacts For side impact air bags inflation is determined ...

Страница 60: ...ement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with a driver s and right front passenger s side impact air bag What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates After the air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people ma...

Страница 61: ...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 inflation and driver s safety belt ...

Страница 62: ... connectors They are probably part of 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 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 w...

Страница 63: ... parts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts ...

Страница 64: ... NOTES 1 58 ...

Страница 65: ...gine 2 18 Engine Coolant Heater 2 19 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 20 Manual Transaxle Operation 2 23 Parking Brake 2 25 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 26 Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 27 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle 2 27 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 28 Engine Exhaust 2 28 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 29 Mirrors 2 30 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 3...

Страница 66: ...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 67: ...cle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle OnStar may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStar System on page 2 32 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the remote keyless entry system operates on a radi...

Страница 68: ...Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary See Battery Replacement and Resynchronization under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation following this section If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your...

Страница 69: ...the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h The headlamps will flash twice L Panic Press this button to sound the horn and make the headlamps and interior lamps flash alternately They can be turned off by pressing this button again or by turning the ignition to ON The alarm will sound for two minutes unless cancelled by the driver Your dealer can change the settings to disable the headlamp flash a...

Страница 70: ... weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the transmitter 1 Use a coin or sim...

Страница 71: ... the doors should lock and unlock once This confirms the resynchronization If the doors do not lock and unlock see your dealer for service Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it You increase the chance of being thrown out of the veh...

Страница 72: ...he inside push the locking lever forward To unlock the door pull the locking lever rearward Power Door Locks If your vehicle has this feature you can lock or unlock all the doors on your vehicle from the driver s or front passenger s door lock switch Press the lower portion of the switch to lock the doors Press the upper portion of the switch to unlock the doors The locking lever on each rear door...

Страница 73: ... when 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 adults and older children know how to cancel the locks Canceling the Rear Door Security...

Страница 74: ...runk close from the center to ensure it fully latches Although you may use one hand to unlock the trunk it is recommended that two hands on the upper surface be used to close the trunk CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk 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 t...

Страница 75: ...the parking brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h 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 inside of the trunk...

Страница 76: ... folding rear seatbacks See your dealer for additional information Windows CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual wind...

Страница 77: ...tch to the first detent To use the express down feature press the rear of the switch all the way down The window will continue going down until fully opened To stop the window while it is lowering briefly press the front of the switch then release it Window Lock Out Four door models also have a lock out switch Press the lock out switch to disable the rear passenger s power window switches This wil...

Страница 78: ... system lock the car with the lock levers on the doors or with the power door lock switch Disarming the System If the system is armed press the UNLOCK button on the transmitter to disarm the system The THEFT SYSTEM light will stop flashing If the system is armed turning the key to START will also disarm the system If the system is armed and the trunk is opened using the trunk release button on the...

Страница 79: ...vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled During normal operation the THEFT SYSTEM light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to the RUN i...

Страница 80: ...ime your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer Automatic Transaxle on page 4 37 or Towing a Trailer Manual Transaxle on page 4 43 for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ign...

Страница 81: ...hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of these works then your vehicle needs service C OFF This position unlocks the steering wheel for vehicle s equipped with a manual transaxle and ignition but does not send power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will so...

Страница 82: ...l not start in any other position that is a safety feature To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Shifting into PARK P with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle Shift into PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual Transaxle The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle...

Страница 83: ...f the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If yo...

Страница 84: ...rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact yo...

Страница 85: ...ft lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your 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 key is in RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing the shift lever all the way into PARK P or releasing the shift lever button on floor shift c...

Страница 86: ...acing when shifting your vehicle Forward Gears AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D This position is for normal driving with the automatic transaxle If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator all the way down THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving However it offer...

Страница 87: ...nning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Manual Transaxle Operation Five Speed This is your shift pattern Here is how to operate your manual transaxle FIRST 1 Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST 1 Then slow...

Страница 88: ...ch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal Notice Shifting 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 con...

Страница 89: ...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 If you forget to release your parking brake prior to driving away a chime will sound to remind you to release the parking brake Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and...

Страница 90: ...e ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the...

Страница 91: ... position In addition you have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2 20 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want Press the shift lever bu...

Страница 92: ...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 93: ... 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 To be sure your vehicle will not m...

Страница 94: ...t your passenger s outside mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you The mirror is a spring loaded breakaway design Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature the power mirror control is located on the driver s door Turn the control clockwise or counterclockwise to choose the mirror you want to adjust Then move the control in the direction you want ...

Страница 95: ...le on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Outside Breakaway Mirror A Adjustment Lever T End B Lever Slide C Mirror D Spring E Adjustment Lever Handle If the mirror control lever is unable to operate the mirror adjustment you can reset the adjustment lever on the driver s side mirror only by following these steps 1 Roll down the driver s door windo...

Страница 96: ...equipped vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue OnStar button to speak to an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Vi...

Страница 97: ...wner s guide in your vehicle s glove box or call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news entertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the r...

Страница 98: ...ce The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Sunroof Your vehicle may have a sunroof With the ignition on press and hold the rear of the switch and the glass panel will open to the vent position Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position Press and hold the rear of the...

Страница 99: ...Enhanced Traction System Active Light 3 28 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 28 Low Coolant Warning Light 3 29 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 29 Oil Pressure Light 3 32 Passlock Warning Light 3 33 Check Gages Warning Light 3 33 Service Vehicle Soon Light 3 34 Fuel Gage 3 34 Audio System s 3 35 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 35 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data...

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

Страница 101: ... Windshield Washers under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 6 H Cigarette Lighter See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 16 I Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 35 J Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control System on page 3 16 K Fuse Panel See Instrument Panel Fuse Block under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 81 L Remote Trunk Release Button See Remote...

Страница 102: ...e steering column Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Move the switch to the right to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Move the switch to the left to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Make sure the hazard warning flasher switch is all the way to the l...

Страница 103: ...r vehicle may have 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 lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the wheel and pull the lever Then move the wheel to a comfortable position a...

Страница 104: ...r down When the turn is finished 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 ar...

Страница 105: ...his can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes or the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle the cruise control shuts off CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous o...

Страница 106: ... more you can briefly move the cruise control switch from ON to R A You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the switch at R A longer the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal So unless you want to go faster do not hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to ...

Страница 107: ...well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up a steep hill you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too...

Страница 108: ... the lever up to the first setting past DELAY for steady wiping at low speed Q 2 High Speed Move the lever up to the second setting past DELAY for steady wiping at high speed R MIST Move the lever all the way down to MIST for a single wiping cycle Hold it there until the windshield wiper starts then let go The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist ...

Страница 109: ...return to your preset speed 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 Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp band on the turn signal multifunction lever controls the exterior lamps The exterior lamp band has three positions OFF Turning the band to this position turns off all lamps excep...

Страница 110: ...ny different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the p...

Страница 111: ...ake The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature use your fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions The button for your fog lamps is located next to the instrument panel brightness control Push the top of the button to turn the fog lamps on ...

Страница 112: ...e light will come on when the remote keyless entry UNLOCK button is pressed After you exit the vehicle and all of the doors have been closed the lamps will stay on for an additional 20 seconds before fading off The lamps will also fade to off when the key is inserted and turned to RUN or ACCESSORY or the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed Front Reading Lamps If your veh...

Страница 113: ...e the cover When not in use always cover the outlet with the protective cap Notice Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will 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...

Страница 114: ...shtray can be placed in the rear cupholder for the rear seat passengers to use Notice If you put papers or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehi...

Страница 115: ...window fogging If window fogging is experienced select the defrost mode Temperature Control Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off When this button is pressed an indicator light above the button will come on to let you know the air condit...

Страница 116: ...ioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing The air conditioning indicator light will also be on in this setting To defog the windows faster turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting 0 Defrost This mode directs most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the side window outlets and the floor outlets When you select this mode the...

Страница 117: ...so be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine Notice Don 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 louvers located on the air outlets...

Страница 118: ...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 119: ...is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is left in the tank and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically United States Cluster shown Canada similar 3 21 ...

Страница 120: ... the total miles your vehicle has traveled Press it again to see the mileage since the trip odometer was last reset The display will show the mileage for about five seconds The trip odometer reset button is located next to the odometer By pressing the reset button you can alternate between the season odometer and the trip odometer To reset the trip odometer press and hold the reset button for one ...

Страница 121: ...ome on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag s...

Страница 122: ...flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working Then it should go out when the engine is started If it stays on or com...

Страница 123: ...rking 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 key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay...

Страница 124: ... will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake sy...

Страница 125: ...n other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 8 for more information The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 and the warning light stays on after yo...

Страница 126: ...ght doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Your vehicle is equipped with one of these gages With the ignition in RUN this gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated The CHECK GAGES light should come ...

Страница 127: ...ngine Coolant on page 5 20 for information on what to do Your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable le...

Страница 128: ...his light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is F...

Страница 129: ... as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least ...

Страница 130: ...s not receiving enough oil The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed immediately The oil light could also come on in three other situations When the ignition is on but the engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on yo...

Страница 131: ...security system is active If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Check Gages Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If it comes on and stays on while you are driving check your various gages to see if they are i...

Страница 132: ...r dealer s service department as soon as possible Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left When the indicator nears empty the CHECK GAGES light will come on You still have about 1 5 gallons 5 7 L of fuel left but you should get more soon See Check Gages Warning Light on page 3 33 earlier in this section for more information United States Canada 3 34 ...

Страница 133: ...vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check federal rules covering mobile 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 ...

Страница 134: ...o Data System RDS information press and hold HR and MN at the same time for two seconds until UPDATED and the clock symbol appear on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display RDS time is broadcast once a minute Once you have tuned to an RDS broadcast station it may take a few minutes for your time to update AM FM Radio Playing the Radio PWR Power...

Страница 135: ...that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 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 until...

Страница 136: ...w to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers To adjust balance or fade to the middle position select BAL or FAD Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode by pressing another button c...

Страница 137: ...t arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps The...

Страница 138: ...or T and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for the display to return to the time of day Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the d...

Страница 139: ...ack number will appear on the display The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method 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 di...

Страница 140: ...ee the current track number or how long the current track has been playing AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening CD Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio CD will appear on the display Z Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or r...

Страница 141: ...orrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Servic...

Страница 142: ...lay is available with the ignition turned off For RDS press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM 48 contiguous US states if equipped press the DISPL knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of related to the current song or channel Artist...

Страница 143: ...the equalization that you selected will be automatically stored for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass or the treble level If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust ...

Страница 144: ...ay the PTY and then to go to another station 5 Press P TYPE to exit program type select mode If PTY times out and is no longer on the display go back to Step 1 If both PTY and TRAF are on the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements If the radio cannot find the desired program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station y...

Страница 145: ...en a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop and TRAF will be displayed When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If...

Страница 146: ...ocation that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl Channel no longer avai...

Страница 147: ...cted Your system is working properly XM Lock Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternati...

Страница 148: ...on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRACK and th...

Страница 149: ...o listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded Z EJT Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the ignition and ra...

Страница 150: ...ect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service 4...

Страница 151: ...adio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DISPL Display Press this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time Time display is available with the ignition turned off For RDS press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name ...

Страница 152: ... preset station Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to the preset stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 48 contiguous US sta...

Страница 153: ...ars on the display Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display Turn the knob to ...

Страница 154: ...n alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service RDS Messages ALERT Alert warns of local or national ...

Страница 155: ... radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements the radio will stop and TRAF will be displayed When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display If TRAF is on the display you can press the TRAF button to turn of the traffic announcements Your radio will...

Страница 156: ...ocation that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl Channel no longer avai...

Страница 157: ...cted Your system is working properly XM Lock Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternati...

Страница 158: ...nding 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 appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 FLDx Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds ...

Страница 159: ...he track number will appear on the display for each track DISPL Display Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press this knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected dis...

Страница 160: ... directory has compressed audio files the directory will be displayed as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory will be accessed prior to any root directory folders However playlists Px will always be accessed before root folders or files Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders subfolders and...

Страница 161: ...track name will be displayed File System and Naming The song name that will be displayed will be the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio will display the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or 4 pages will be shortened The display will not show parts of words on the ...

Страница 162: ...revious folder and random the tracks in that folder 2 FLDw Next Folder Press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the next folder Pressing this button while in folder random mode will take you to the next folder and random the tracks in that folder 3 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to rever...

Страница 163: ...how only eight characters but there can be up to four pages of text If there are more than eight characters in the song folder or playlist name pressing this knob within two seconds will take you to the next page of text If there are no other pages to be shown pressing this knob within two seconds will take you to the next display mode Track mode will display the current track number and the ID3 t...

Страница 164: ...ed contact your dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Personal Choice Radio Controls This feature enables two drivers to store and recall personal settings for radio presets last tuned station volume tone radio or CD The numbers 1 or 2 found on the back of the remote keyless entry transmitter correspond to the drivers 1...

Страница 165: ...le are turned off and RAP is not active the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines...

Страница 166: ...ng is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 48 Contiguous US States Your XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception The performance of your XM system may be affected if your sunroof is open Chime Level Adjustment Chime level adjustment is only a...

Страница 167: ... 14 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 31 Towing a Trailer Automatic Transaxle 4 37 Towing a Trailer Manual Trans...

Страница 168: ... driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques ...

Страница 169: ... drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of liquors l...

Страница 170: ...s greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up I will be careful is not the right 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 re...

Страница 171: ...Then you have to bring up 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 1...

Страница 172: ... 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 may have anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid If your vehicle has anti lock brakes this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you st...

Страница 173: ...ply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies At some time nearly every driver gets into a situ...

Страница 174: ... also has an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only when the transaxle shift lever is in the REVERSE R THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D position and the system senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may als...

Страница 175: ...l spin You can turn the system back on at any time by moving the shift lever to any position other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 The Enhanced Traction System warning light should go off Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take...

Страница 176: ...ower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more ef...

Страница 177: ...d reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle ...

Страница 178: ...t is all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you are following a larger vehicle Also you will ...

Страница 179: ...o not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the br...

Страница 180: ...ehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt If you have the anti lock braking system remember It helps avoid only the braking skid If you do not have anti lock then in a braking skid where the wheels are no longer rolling release enough pressure on the brakes to get the whee...

Страница 181: ...cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the ...

Страница 182: ...uddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank...

Страница 183: ...oid 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 a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 17 ...

Страница 184: ...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 185: ...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 186: ...ve a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp 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 ...

Страница 187: ...ey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is 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 ch...

Страница 188: ...re 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 rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roa...

Страница 189: ...CAUTION Continued would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do...

Страница 190: ...ll brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 24 ...

Страница 191: ...IVE D position so the system will be able to operate It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has this system you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 8 If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you a...

Страница 192: ...d 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 are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situ...

Страница 193: ...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 exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This sav...

Страница 194: ... can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Do not spin the whe...

Страница 195: ... Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a ...

Страница 196: ...xceed 65 mph 110 km h while towing your vehicle Notice Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the warranty Never have your vehicle towed from the rear Dolly Towing Your vehicle cannot be dolly towed but can be dinghy towed See Dinghy Towing earlier in this section Notice Dolly towing your vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance A...

Страница 197: ...h 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 and Lo...

Страница 198: ... Pressure on page 5 53 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle see Certification Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on you...

Страница 199: ... this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle If your vehicle can tow a trailer see Towing a Trailer Automatic Transaxle on page 4 37 or Towing a Trailer Manual Transaxle on page 4 43 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 1 000 lbs 453 kg...

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

Страница 201: ...our vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Do not carry more than 132 lbs 60 kg in your trunk 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 yo...

Страница 202: ...to spread the weight evenly If you have fold down rear seats you will find four anchors on the back wall of your trunk You can use these anchors to tie down lighter loads They are not strong enough for heavy things however so put them as far forward as you can in the trunk or rear area CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of ...

Страница 203: ...ailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That is the reason for this part ...

Страница 204: ...ted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Do not tow when the outside air temperature is above 100 F 38 C Do not tow more than 1 000 miles 1 600 km per year Three important considerations have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a tr...

Страница 205: ...y which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you are using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded tr...

Страница 206: ... Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains ...

Страница 207: ...t move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you are turning with a trailer make wider turn...

Страница 208: ...engine load See Engine Overheating on page 5 23 Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here is how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but do not shift into PARK P...

Страница 209: ...more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you are trailering it is a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and ...

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Страница 211: ...ressure Cap 5 23 Engine Overheating 5 23 Cooling System 5 25 Power Steering Fluid 5 30 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 31 Brakes 5 32 Battery 5 36 Jump Starting 5 36 Bulb Replacement 5 41 Halogen Bulbs 5 41 Headlamps 5 41 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 43 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 5 44 Back Up Lamps 5 44 Replacement Bulbs 5 44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 45 Tires 5 46 Inflation Tir...

Страница 212: ...78 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 78 Vehicle Identification 5 79 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 79 Service Parts Identification Label 5 80 Electrical System 5 80 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 80 Headlamp Wiring 5 80 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 81 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 81 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 81 Capacities and Specifications 5 85 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...

Страница 213: ...is manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 56 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Part E Maintenance Record on page 6...

Страница 214: ...outside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine...

Страница 215: ... is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction ind...

Страница 216: ... methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the ...

Страница 217: ...when you are refueling 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 The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger s side of the...

Страница 218: ...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 Don t top off or overfill your tank and wait a few seconds after you ve finished pumping before you remove the nozzle...

Страница 219: ...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 29 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 220: ...s that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the driver s side under the instr...

Страница 221: ...to the slot in the hood marked by an arrow Use the prop rod sleeve when handling the hood prop Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 8 to 10 inches 20 to 25 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check to...

Страница 222: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine you ll see the following 5 12 ...

Страница 223: ...artment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 81 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 ...

Страница 224: ...on page 5 85 Notice Do not add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 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 whe...

Страница 225: ...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 226: ...intenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 miles 8 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle The vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application Driving under these condition...

Страница 227: ...rom the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overv...

Страница 228: ...tightly CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfir...

Страница 229: ...tice Use of automatic transaxle fluid labeled other than DEXRON III may damage your vehicle and the damages may not be covered by your warranty Always use DEXRON III labeled automatic transaxle fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to the dealership service depar...

Страница 230: ... on page 5 12 for more information on location Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem ...

Страница 231: ...oper coolant mixture will Your CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an i...

Страница 232: ...hould be at the FULL COLD mark If the low coolant light comes on and stays on it means you are low on engine coolant See Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3 29 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool If the surge tank is empty a special fill procedure is necessary See Engine Overheating on page 5 23 for inst...

Страница 233: ... overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly bur...

Страница 234: ...gine idle in NEUTRAL N while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warn...

Страница 235: ...g Fan CAUTION An electric 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 don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 25 ...

Страница 236: ...eak 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 If it isn t your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engin...

Страница 237: ...oling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 20 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued surge tank press...

Страница 238: ...freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure ca...

Страница 239: ...o the hash mark Repeat this procedure until the level remains constant at the hash 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 FULL COLD ...

Страница 240: ...ght and fully seated See your dealer if necessary Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location 5 30 ...

Страница 241: ...tely tighten it 5 Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the C mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 25 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and sea...

Страница 242: ...mage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes ...

Страница 243: ...od idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot ...

Страница 244: ...hey will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care on page 5 72 Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicato...

Страница 245: ... Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If you rarely make a 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...

Страница 246: ...xplode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 5 36 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios on page 3 67 or Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios on page 3 67 Jump Starting If your battery has run dow...

Страница 247: ...start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicl...

Страница 248: ... water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to p...

Страница 249: ...good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part or to a remote negative termi...

Страница 250: ...it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery To disconnect the jumper cables f...

Страница 251: ... 44 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Remove the plastic fasteners from the shield Use a tool to pry up the center of the fastener Be care...

Страница 252: ...dlamp assembly up and toward the front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly 3 Remove the cover by turning it counterclockwise 4 Disconnect the bulb base from the socket by lifting the plastic locking tab 5 Remove the black collar by turning it clockwise 5 42 ...

Страница 253: ...urn Signal and Parking Lamps 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 under Headlamps on page 5 41 2 Hold down the tab at the top of the bulb retainer Twist the retainer one eighth of a turn counterclockwise and pull the assembly out 3 Remove the bulb by pulling the bulb straight out 4 Snap in a new bulb 5 Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1 and 2 5 43 ...

Страница 254: ...lockwise 5 To remove the bulb pull it out of the assembly 6 Push in a new bulb 7 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp assembly Back Up Lamps 1 Open the trunk lid and locate the back up lamp assembly on the trunk lid 2 Gently remove the bulb from the socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it out 3 Replace the bulb in the socket by aligning the tabs and turning the bulb clo...

Страница 255: ...ormation Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 85 Here s how to remove the Shepherd s Hook type 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 ...

Страница 256: ...ur 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 more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a p...

Страница 257: ...o the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN sh...

Страница 258: ... factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 57 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For more information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 53 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 Compact Spare Tire Example ...

Страница 259: ... 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 72 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5...

Страница 260: ...radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description These characters represent the load range and the speed rating of a tire The load range represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry The load index can range from 1 to 279 The spee...

Страница 261: ...standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle s...

Страница 262: ...multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure and shown on the tire placard See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 53 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 Radial Ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon whic...

Страница 263: ... a vehicle showing the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 Inflation Tire Pressure The tire and loading information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 ...

Страница 264: ... the inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to ...

Страница 265: ...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 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...

Страница 266: ...y an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properl...

Страница 267: ...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 268: ...e 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 alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your whee...

Страница 269: ...ment 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 62 for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been u...

Страница 270: ...s To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires Notice If your vehicle has a tire size other than P195 65R15 or P205 55R16 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that a...

Страница 271: ... may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without t...

Страница 272: ...ace to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from 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 To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other sid...

Страница 273: ... you ll need is located in the trunk 1 Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it 2 Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 72 for more information about the compact spare tire 5 63 ...

Страница 274: ...off the adapter and remove the compact spare tire 4 Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk Remove the band around the jack The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 5 64 ...

Страница 275: ...ers use the wheel wrench to begin loosening the plastic wheel nut caps Then you can finish loosening them with your fingers Using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 5 65 ...

Страница 276: ...ack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the 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...

Страница 277: ...ting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or...

Страница 278: ...compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 8 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 10 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown 5 68 ...

Страница 279: ... 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 Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit St...

Страница 280: ...r collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension F Wing Bolt Extension Installed G Cover H Nut Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment and secure the adapter extension aluminum wheel only and wing bolt Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray 5 70 ...

Страница 281: ...nt could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 72 See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare tire into your trunk properly A Wrench B Jack C Compact Spare Tire D Adapter E Wing Bolt F Cover G Nut 5 71 ...

Страница 282: ...damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare tire on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your compact spare tire and its wheel together Notice Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your ...

Страница 283: ...ns on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Alwa...

Страница 284: ...an with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do this more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you do not get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner See your dealer for this produ...

Страница 285: ... Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 25 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss...

Страница 286: ... paint finish on your vehicle Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter E...

Страница 287: ... brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire 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 ...

Страница 288: ...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 289: ... and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odor Eliminator Odorless 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 25 Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corn...

Страница 290: ...ved from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attemptin...

Страница 291: ... are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and do no...

Страница 292: ...oor forward Make sure to insert the tabs when replacing the cover Fuses Usage TURN B U Turn Signals Back Up Lamps ERLS Engine Relays BCM CLU Body Control Module Instrument Panel Cluster PCM Powertrain Control Module IGN MDL Ignition Module F P INJ Fuel Pump Fuel Injectors AIR BG Air Bag CRUISE Cruise Control Module Switch ABS Anti Lock Brake Ignition APO Accessory Power Outlet 5 82 ...

Страница 293: ...Lighter FOG Fog Lamps HORN Horn Blank Not Used Blank Not Used STOP HZD Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps Blank Not Used Fuses Usage Blank Not Used RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger PWR ACC Power Door Locks Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Blank Not Used O2 HTR Oxygen Sensor Heater HVAC Climate Control System WIPER Windshield Wiper BCM Body Control Module AMPL Audio Amplifier PWR WDO Power Windows Sunroof RELAY DRL...

Страница 294: ...on Switch Circuits BATT 1 Exterior Lamps Power Outlet Horn Audio Amplifier BATT 2 Rear Defogger Starter Power Locks Stoplamp ABS Anti Lock Brake System COOLING FAN Engine Cooling Fan PCM HVAC Powertrain Control Module Heater and A C Blower CRNK Starter BLO Heater and A C Blower PCM Powertrain Control Module A C A C Compressor A C A C Compressor FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump CRNK Starter COOLING FAN Engine C...

Страница 295: ... kg Cooling System 8 6 quarts 8 2 L Engine Oil with Filter 5 0 quarts 4 8 L Fuel Tank 14 1 gallons 53 4 L Transaxle Automatic Complete Overhaul 9 5 quarts 9 0 L Transaxle Manual Complete Drain and Refill 1 8 quarts 1 7 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Engine Specifications Engine VIN...

Страница 296: ...n can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25098845 A1172C Engine Oil Filter 24460713 PF2244G Spark Plugs 25337472 41 981 Windshield Wiper Blade Shepherd s Hook Type Driver s Side 22 inches 56 cm 22155307 Passenger s Side 17 inches 43 cm 12362505 5 86 ...

Страница 297: ...hecks and Services 6 18 At Each Fuel Fill 6 18 At Least Once a Month 6 18 At Least Twice a Year 6 18 At Least Once a Year 6 19 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 23 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 23 Exhaust System Inspection 6 23 Fuel System Inspection 6 23 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 23 Throttle System Inspection 6 23 Brake System Inspection 6 24...

Страница 298: ...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 299: ...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 300: ...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 301: ...her commercial application One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these 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 Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first T...

Страница 302: ...Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to fol...

Страница 303: ...e Inspection on page 6 24 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 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on pag...

Страница 304: ... 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 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote...

Страница 305: ...is components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Inspect engine air cleaner filter If necessary replace the filter If vehicle is driv...

Страница 306: ...n pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Replace engine air clean...

Страница 307: ... for more information An Emission Control Service See footnote 78 000 Miles 130 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 81 00...

Страница 308: ...rmation See footnote Also see footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature ...

Страница 309: ...linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 6 24 If you drive in a highly corrosive environment your brake calipers may require additional inspection and service at every other tire rotation See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection on page 6 24 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An ...

Страница 310: ...See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 17 for more information An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 54 for proper rotation pattern and additional ...

Страница 311: ...Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 54 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 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 54 for proper rotation patt...

Страница 312: ...Inspection and Rotation on page 5 54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 17 for more in...

Страница 313: ...n taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid does not require change 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant on page 5 20 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pr...

Страница 314: ...e 5 20 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 31 for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures Do not forget to check your spare tire ...

Страница 315: ... the only reason for fluid loss Have the system inspected and repaired if needed Automatic Transaxle Inspection It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss Check for leaks If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in the clutch rese...

Страница 316: ...d 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 starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service On manual transaxle vehicles put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only ...

Страница 317: ...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 318: ...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 319: ...spection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 28 Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for dama...

Страница 320: ... inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by the shaded areas on the map following this text your vehicle may require additional brake service Refer to the appropriate GM service bulletin for the proper caliper inspection procedure As necessa...

Страница 321: ...ne see Engine Oil on page 5 13 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 20 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No U S 12345347 in Canada 10953517 or ...

Страница 322: ... Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242t or lubricant meeting 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 ...

Страница 323: ...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 27 ...

Страница 324: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 28 ...

Страница 325: ... Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United 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 Assistan...

Страница 326: ...after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give...

Страница 327: ...ailable to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and oth...

Страница 328: ...ited 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 Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313...

Страница 329: ...rket 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 details or to determine your vehicle s el...

Страница 330: ...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 331: ... Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided b...

Страница 332: ...able 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 repair Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of 30 00 a day and must be suppor...

Страница 333: ...umber 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 airbag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations Some informati...

Страница 334: ...data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or 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 Repo...

Страница 335: ...ks Street Tower C Ottawa Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7...

Страница 336: ... information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please ...

Страница 337: ...stem 3 68 Anti lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 26 Appearance Care 5 72 Care of Safety Belts 5 75 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 78 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 73 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 75 Finish Damage 5 77 Sheet Metal Damage 5 77 Underbody Maintenance 5 78 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 78 Weatherstrips 5 75 Arming the System 2 14 Ashtray...

Страница 338: ...in Emergencies 4 7 Break In New Vehicle 2 16 Bulb Replacement 5 41 Back Up Lamps 5 44 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 43 Halogen Bulbs 5 41 Headlamps 5 41 Replacement Bulbs 5 44 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 5 44 Buying New Tires 5 56 C California Fuel 5 5 Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection 6 24 Canada Customer Assistance 7 4 Canadian Owners ii Canadian Roadside Assistance 7 7 Cancelin...

Страница 339: ...e Right Front Seat Position 1 44 Top Strap 1 38 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 37 Chime Level Adjustment 3 68 Cigarette Lighter 3 16 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle 5 73 Outside of Your Vehicle 5 75 Underbody Maintenance 5 78 Weatherstrips 5 75 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 77 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 76 Cleaning Fabric Carpet 5 73 Cleaning Glass ...

Страница 340: ...ed States Government 7 10 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 D Daytime Running Lamps 3 12 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogging and Defrosting 3 18 Dinghy Towing 4 30 Disarming the System 2 14 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 3 Dolly Towing 4 30 Door Locks 2 7 Power Door Locks 2 8 Rear Door Security Locks 2 9 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 14 Driving At Night 4 14...

Страница 341: ...2 28 Oil 5 13 Overheating 5 23 Starting 2 18 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 5 84 Engine Coolant Level Check 6 18 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 4 43 Engine Oil Additives 5 16 Engine Oil Level Check 6 18 Enhanced Traction System ETS 4 8 Active Light 3 28 Warning Light 3 27 Entry Lighting 3 14 Event Data Records EDR 7 9 Express Down Window 2 13 Extender Safety Belt 1 28 Exterior Lamps 3 11 F Filt...

Страница 342: ...ntries 5 6 Gage 3 34 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 System Inspection 6 23 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 81 Windshield Wiper 5 81 G Gage Check Gages Warning Light 3 33 Engine Coolant Temperature 3 28 Fuel 3 34 Speedometer 3 22 Tachometer 3 22 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Specifications 5 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 4 Head Restrai...

Страница 343: ... No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 24 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 23 If the Light Is Flashing 3 30 If the Light Is on Steady 3 31 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard 4 26 If You Are Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 28 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 4 38 Ignition Positions 2 16 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 6 21 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 31 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 53 In...

Страница 344: ...ning 3 26 Light cont Brake System Warning 3 25 Charging System 3 24 Check Gages Warning 3 33 Enhanced Traction System ETS Active Light 3 28 Enhanced Traction System ETS Warning Light 3 27 Low Coolant Warning 3 29 Malfunction Indicator 3 29 Oil Pressure 3 32 Passlock Warning 3 33 Safety Belt Reminder 3 23 Service Vehicle Soon 3 34 Up Shift 3 25 Loading Your Vehicle 4 31 Lockout Protection 2 10 Lock...

Страница 345: ...rt E Maintenance Record 6 27 Selecting the Right Schedule 6 5 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 6 6 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 23 Maintenance Schedule cont Throttle System Inspection 6 23 Using Your 6 4 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 43 Making Turns 4 41 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 29 Manual Seats 1 2 Manual Tra...

Страница 346: ...Breakaway Mirrors 2 31 Convex Mirror 2 31 Outside cont Power Mirrors 2 30 Remote Control Mirror 2 30 Overseas Customer Assistance 7 4 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 12 P Park P Shifting Into 2 26 Shifting Out of 2 27 Parking Brake 2 25 Over Things That Burn 2 28 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park P Mechanism Check 6 22 Parking on Hills 4 42 Parking Your Vehicle 2 27 Part A Schedu...

Страница 347: ...nal Choice Radio Controls 3 66 Radio with CD 3 39 3 43 3 52 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3 36 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 35 Theft Deterrent 3 67 Understanding Reception 3 67 RDS Messages 3 46 3 56 Rear Door Security Locks 2 9 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 26 Rear Seat Operation 1 7 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 23 Rear Window D...

Страница 348: ...er Light 3 23 Safety Belts Care of 5 75 Safety Belts cont Driver Position 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 13 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 12 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 26 Rear Seat Passengers 1 23 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 Safety Belt Extender 1 28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 8 Safety Ch...

Страница 349: ...p City Scheduled Maintenance 6 6 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Four Door Models 1 16 Skidding 4 13 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 4 18 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5 74 Specifications Capacities 5 85 Speedometer 3 22 Starter Switch Check 6 20 Starting Your Engine 2 18 Steering 4 9 Steering in Emergencies 4 10 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 23 Steering Tips 4...

Страница 350: ...2 27 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 40 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 29 Towing a Trailer 4 37 4 43 Your Vehicle 4 29 Traction Enhanced Traction System ETS 4 8 Enhanced Traction System ETS Active Light 3 28 Enhanced Traction System ETS Warning Light 3 27 Trailer Brakes 4 40 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 5 19 Fluid Manual 5 19 Transaxle Operation Automatic 2 20 Transaxle Operation Manual 2 23 Tr...

Страница 351: ...t 3 19 Visors 2 13 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 20 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 3 4 Other Warning Devices 3 5 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Washing Your Vehicle 5 75 Weatherstrip Lubrication 6 19 Weight of the Trailer 4 38 Weight of the Trailer Tongue 4 39 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use 5 14 What to Do with Used Oil 5 17 What to Use 5 21 5 31 Wheels Alignment and Tire Bal...

Страница 352: ...id 5 31 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check 6 18 Windshield Washers 3 11 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 45 Fuses 5 81 Windshield Wipers 3 10 Winter Driving 4 24 Wiper Blade Check 6 19 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 68 XM Satellite Radio Service 48 Contiguous US States 3 43 3 52 3 67 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 16 ...

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