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Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2

Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2
Online Owner Center ......................................7-4
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone

(TTY) Users ...............................................7-5

Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-5
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-6
Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-7
Scheduling Service Appointments .....................7-9
Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-9
Collision Damage Repair ................................7-11

Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-14

Reporting Safety Defects to the United

States Government ....................................7-14

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian

Government ..............................................7-15

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .....7-15
Service Publications Ordering Information .........7-15

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ................7-16

Event Data Recorders ...................................7-17
OnStar

®

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Navigation System ........................................7-18
Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) ....................................7-18

Section 7

Customer Assistance Information

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Содержание 2008 Equinox

Страница 1: ...ormation Center DIC 3 42 Audio System s 3 64 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 28 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 42 Headlamp Aiming 5 44 Bulb Replacement 5 44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 50 Tires 5 52 Appearance Care 5 89 Vehicle Identification 5 99 Electrical System 5 10...

Страница 2: ...may not be have all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 1 800 551 4123 www helminc ...

Страница 3: ...d the page number where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people We tell you what the hazard is and what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Pleas...

Страница 4: ... The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operat...

Страница 5: ...traint Systems 1 37 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 52 Airbag System 1 56 Where Are the Airbags 1 59 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 61 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 63 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 63 What Will You See After an Ai...

Страница 6: ...den movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Страница 7: ...d repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height Power Seat If the vehicle has a power seat the control used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat To adjust the seat do any of the following Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Rais...

Страница 8: ...ted seat on to the high setting Both indicator lights will be lit Press the switch a second time to turn the heated seat to the low setting One indicator light will be lit Press the switch a third time to turn the heated seat off If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is started using the remote keyless entry transmitter the heated seats may automatically turn on if it is cold outside See Re...

Страница 9: ...the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to the desired position Then release the lever to lock the seatback in place If your front passenger s seat is a flat f...

Страница 10: ...e in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot 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 ...

Страница 11: ...aint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the restraint down 1 7 ...

Страница 12: ...re the Airbags on page 1 59 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 22 CAUTION Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Remove or secure all items before driving To fold the seatback do the following 1 Lower the head restraint all the way 2 Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat as far back as it will go and releas...

Страница 13: ...back 2 Continue raising the seatback until the seatback re engages CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place The recliner lever is also used to recline the seatback while a pas...

Страница 14: ...ON If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the re...

Страница 15: ...e top of the seatback to release the seatback 3 Fold the seatback forward to the desired position To recline the seatback do the following 1 Lift and hold the lever located on top of the seatback 2 Tilt the seatback rearward then release the lever when the seatback is in the desired position To slide the entire seat forward or rearward do the following 1 Lift and hold the release bar located under...

Страница 16: ...s are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle your safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 27 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law re...

Страница 17: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 13 ...

Страница 18: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 14 ...

Страница 19: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 1 15 ...

Страница 20: ...elts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and...

Страница 21: ...out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to th...

Страница 22: ...oose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 1 18 ...

Страница 23: ...tion this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 1 19 ...

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 on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 20 ...

Страница 25: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 21 ...

Страница 26: ...shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 22 ...

Страница 27: ...ash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 23 ...

Страница 28: ...oss the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer retailer to fix it 1 24 ...

Страница 29: ...rtion of a passenger belt out all the way you may engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again 3 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 is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so ...

Страница 30: ... To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle For outboard seating positions when the safety belt is not in use slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt near the guide loop Before you close a 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 26 ...

Страница 31: ...d into position Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although you cannot see them they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met Pretensioners work only once If t...

Страница 32: ...de to the shoulder belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage clip on the back of the seatback 2 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 28 ...

Страница 33: ...oss the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Slide the guide back onto its storage clip located on the seatb...

Страница 34: ...egnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer retailer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid person...

Страница 35: ...continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 25 for more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug ...

Страница 36: ...a crash Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 25 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety bel...

Страница 37: ...d would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child might slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The child could also move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 33 ...

Страница 38: ...er allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle In addition young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone they need to use a child restraint CAUTION Peopl...

Страница 39: ...d or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 35 ...

Страница 40: ...t will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Страница 41: ... belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat A provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to kee...

Страница 42: ...dd On Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual 1 38 ...

Страница 43: ...oklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Securing the Child Within ...

Страница 44: ...seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airba...

Страница 45: ... that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat review the following illustrations Depending on where you place the child restraint or the size of the child restraint you may...

Страница 46: ...use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to us...

Страница 47: ...with lower attachments B Top Tether Anchor A top tether A C anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash 1 43 ...

Страница 48: ...p tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lo...

Страница 49: ...ating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the fro...

Страница 50: ...le s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or ot...

Страница 51: ...ment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly may cause damage to these parts Make sure when securing unused safety belts behind the child restraint that there is no contact between the child restraint LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat When removing the child res...

Страница 52: ... anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find th...

Страница 53: ... are using a dual tether route the tether around the headrest or head restraint If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts 3 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to b...

Страница 54: ...e top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instr...

Страница 55: ...the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 51 ...

Страница 56: ...move the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has airbags A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 40 In addition your vehicle has a passenger ...

Страница 57: ...e the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 65 for additional information If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint we recommend that rear facing child restraints not be transported in your vehicle even if the airbag is off If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATC...

Страница 58: ...indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 28 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Push the latch plate into the...

Страница 59: ...h down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 1 55 ...

Страница 60: ...not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint Remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers before reinstalling or securing the child restraint If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer retailer...

Страница 61: ...area in which an airbag would inflate For more information see Where Are the Airbags on page 1 59 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 22 Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job Here are the most im...

Страница 62: ...y belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward Safety belts help keep you in p...

Страница 63: ...ways secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 31 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 27 for more inf...

Страница 64: ...e instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has roof rail airbags for the driver right front passenger and second row outboard passengers they are in the ceiling above the side windows Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar 1 60 ...

Страница 65: ...the path of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or right front passenger s head and chest However they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Dep...

Страница 66: ...pact For moderate frontal impacts dual stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs Your vehicle may or may not have roof rail airbags See Airbag System on page 1 56 Roof rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes In addition these roof rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover Roof rail ...

Страница 67: ...belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually Roof rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body Rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to help con...

Страница 68: ...g able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after ...

Страница 69: ...records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7 16 and Event Data Recorders on page 7 17 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger s position ...

Страница 70: ...ng safety belts A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inf...

Страница 71: ... Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 28 If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1 52 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restart...

Страница 72: ...ze is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle off remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position then sit upright in the seat ce...

Страница 73: ...ditional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has approved for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 70 for more informat...

Страница 74: ...obably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or...

Страница 75: ...em on page 1 65 If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 If your vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 5 71 for add...

Страница 76: ...e safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 27 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 93 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 27 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is da...

Страница 77: ...mblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of the crash If an ...

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Страница 79: ...Operating Your Vehicle 2 20 New Vehicle Break In 2 20 Ignition Positions 2 20 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 21 Starting the Engine 2 22 Engine Coolant Heater 2 23 Automatic Transmission Operation 3 4L V6 with 5 Speed 2 24 Automatic Transmission Operation 3 6L V6 with 6 Speed 2 27 Parking Brake 2 31 Shifting Into PARK P 2 32 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 34 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 34 Engine Exh...

Страница 80: ...e Box 2 42 Cupholder s 2 42 Center Console Storage 2 42 Luggage Carrier 2 43 Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover 2 45 Rear Seat Armrest 2 47 Table 2 48 Convenience Net 2 49 Cargo Tie Downs 2 49 Sunroof 2 49 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Страница 81: ...n the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used for the ignition and all locks The key has a bar coded key tag that the dealer retailer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys Store this information in a safe place not in your vehicle Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure yo...

Страница 82: ...d including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any RKE system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this...

Страница 83: ...ge of 195 feet 60 m away However the range may be less while the vehicle is running As a result you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 4 Remote Vehicle Start If your vehicle has this feature press to start the engine from outside...

Страница 84: ...dicate unlocking has occurred See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 58 Pressing K on the RKE transmitter will disarm the content theft deterrent system See Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 17 L Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release Lto locate your vehicle The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound three times Press and hold Lfor more than two seconds to activate the pani...

Страница 85: ... match RKE transmitters to your vehicle Battery Replacement The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works 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 rep...

Страница 86: ...ange of operation However the range may be less while the vehicle is running As a result you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on If your vehicle is low on fuel do not use the remote start feature The vehicle may run out of fuel To start the engine using the remote start feature 1 Aim the RKE transmitter that has a remote vehicle start button at the vehi...

Страница 87: ...e start do any of the following Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Insert the vehicle s key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to ON RUN and then back to LOCK OFF The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of the following occur The vehicle s key is in the ignition The...

Страница 88: ...ks 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 vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive Young children who get into unlocked veh...

Страница 89: ...or liftgate is open when you try to lock the doors with the power door lock switch The doors will not lock and the theft deterrent system will not arm until all the doors are closed and ten seconds have passed The delayed locking feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 58 See also Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on pag...

Страница 90: ...itter the front door power lock switch or the rear door manual lock 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door security lock do the following 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Insert the key into the slot next to the rear door security lock label and turn it to the vertical position 3 Repeat the steps for the other lock Lockout Protection If you press the power door lo...

Страница 91: ...etting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 35 To unlock the liftgate press the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter twice or use the power door lock switch To lock the liftgate press the lock button on the RKE transmitter...

Страница 92: ...pen the liftgate if this happens remove the interior trim plug located at the base of the liftgate from inside the vehicle Use a tool to push the service release lever located on the latch until you hear or feel the gate release The liftgate can now be opened and closed manually You will need to use this procedure to open the liftgate until the power is restored 2 14 ...

Страница 93: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 15 ...

Страница 94: ...children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The window switches for all doors are located on the center console A window switch for each rear window is located on each rear door To open a window press the bottom of the switch To close a window press the top of the switch The power windows operate when the ignitio...

Страница 95: ...l Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle has a content theft deterrent alarm system To activate the theft deterrent system 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter If you are using the RKE transmitter the door does not need to be open 3 Close all doors The key must be removed from the ignition to arm the system If the theft deterrent...

Страница 96: ...quency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle PASS Key III Operation Your vehicle has PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON RUN ACC ACCESSORY or STA...

Страница 97: ... Key III to have keys made and programmed to the system See your dealer retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system To program the new additional key 1 Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it 2 Insert the original already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not ...

Страница 98: ...ak in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 33 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch you can turn it to four different positions A warning tone will sound if you open the driver s door when the key has not been removed from the ignition In order to ...

Страница 99: ...tion switch will return to ON RUN for normal driving Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside as it is an easy target for joy riders or thieves If you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle a chime will sound when you open the driver s door Always remember to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you This will lock your ignition and transmission A...

Страница 100: ... for many seconds cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage To prevent gear damage this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC ACCESSORY or LOCK OFF position Notice Cranking the engine for long periods of time by returning the key to the START position immediately after...

Страница 101: ...ectrical cord The cord is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment near the radiator 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt A...

Страница 102: ...cle cannot move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on ...

Страница 103: ...r vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 21 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is fir...

Страница 104: ...is put in LOW L the transmission will not shift into LOW L until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by your warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Transmission...

Страница 105: ...vehicle cannot move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are...

Страница 106: ...thout damaging the transmission see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 21 NEUTRAL N In this position the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when the vehicle is already moving use NEUTRAL N only CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very r...

Страница 107: ...re stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place MANUAL SHIFT MODE M This position available on the models with the Manual Shift Mode MSM allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission If your vehicle has this feature see Manual Shift Mode MSM Manual Shift Mode MSM Automatic Transmission To use this feature do the following 1 Move the ...

Страница 108: ...ssion Overheating If the transmission fluid temperature rises above 270 F 132 C or rises rapidly the Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light will flash See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3 33 for more information When the transmission overheats it will go into a protection mode and will default into a different shift sequence to help cool the transmission fluid This shift sequen...

Страница 109: ...1 Move the shift lever from DRIVE D into the manual gate 2 With the vehicle stopped move the shift lever forward to select SECOND 2 or THIRD 3 The vehicle will start from a stop position in SECOND 2 or THIRD 3 3 Once the vehicle is moving select the desired drive gear or move the shift lever to the DRIVE D position Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the driver s seat ...

Страница 110: ...ing Into PARK P 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 If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer ...

Страница 111: ...hout first pressing the button on the console shift lever If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called...

Страница 112: ... voltage try charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting on page 5 36 for more information To shift out of PARK P use the following 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Then press the shift lever button 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are unable to shift out of PARK P 1 Fully release the shift lever button 2 While holding down the brake pedal press the shift lever butt...

Страница 113: ...hicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any C...

Страница 114: ...ne running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 17 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 i...

Страница 115: ...ght position There are also OnStar buttons located at the bottom of the mirror face See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar System on page 2 39 for more information about the services OnStar provides Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with OnStar controls For more inform...

Страница 116: ...direction Adjust each outside mirror so that you can see a little of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle Outside Convex Mirrors The passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved creating a wider area of vision for the driver CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane...

Страница 117: ...ehicle s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature For more information visit onstar com or onstar ca contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or TTY 1 877 248 2080 or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the services described below or for a ful...

Страница 118: ...ubscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands Hands Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle and can be used with OnStar Pre Paid Minute Packages Hands Free Calling may also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U S or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada depending on eligibility To find out more refer to the OnStar Owner s Guide in the vehicle s glove box visi...

Страница 119: ...ormation usually includes your GPS location and in the event of a crash additional information regarding the accident that your vehicle has been involved in e g the direction from which your vehicle was hit When you use the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling your vehicle also sends OnStar your GPS location so that we can provide you with location based services OnStar service can...

Страница 120: ...ecked by your dealer retailer If the light appears clear no light is appearing your OnStar subscription has expired You can always press the OnStar button to confirm that your OnStar equipment is active Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box pull the handle to the left and pull the glove box door down until it stops and is fully open Cupholder s There are two cupholders located at the lower...

Страница 121: ...rse damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle Your vehicle may have a luggage carrier that allows you to load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof sliding crossrails if equipped and places to use for tying things down These let you...

Страница 122: ... the crossrail pull up on the end levers of the crossrail to the upright position This releases the pins from the holes in the siderail and lets you move the crossrail into a new position Notice Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 220 lbs 100 kg or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as p...

Страница 123: ...rely fastened When the luggage carrier is not in use lock one crossrail at the rear most position on the siderails and lock the other crossrail above the opening of the rear door to reduce wind noise Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel cargo cover feature The panel cargo cover can be adjusted into three positions There may also be a flip panel towards the...

Страница 124: ...you need additional space above the panel Place the cargo on top of the panel in this position CAUTION If you were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper cargo cover or center positions during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash those things could be thrown around in the vehicle You or others could be injured When it is in the upper or center position always secure any ca...

Страница 125: ...osition do the following 1 Insert the front corners of the panel into the top guides 2 Slide the panel forward 3 Press down and pull rearward on the back of the panel to lock it in place This can be used as a cargo cover for the rear area The panel may be installed either carpet or plastic side up The panel may also be used as a table in this position See Table on page 2 48 for more information Re...

Страница 126: ...and turn the leg outward 3 Set the table leg onto the liftgate lock striker at the rear edge of the vehicle Make sure to place the table leg securely onto the liftgate lock striker Notice Driving with the panel extended into the table position could damage your vehicle Always have the panel in the stored position while you are driving Notice Placing hot items on the surface of the table could dama...

Страница 127: ...r RAP must be active to operate the sunroof See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 21 for more information To express open the sunroof glass panel and sunshade press the switch rearward and release it To stop the sunroof before it is completely open press the switch rearward again The sunshade cannot be closed with the sunroof open To close the sunroof press forward and hold the switch until t...

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Страница 129: ...tlet s 3 18 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 18 Climate Controls 3 19 Climate Control System 3 19 Outlet Adjustment 3 22 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 22 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 24 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 25 Speedometer and Odometer 3 26 Trip Odometer 3 26 Tachometer 3 26 Safety Belt Reminders 3 27 Airbag Readiness Light 3 27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 28 Charging S...

Страница 130: ...n and Displays 3 43 DIC Compass 3 46 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 49 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 58 Audio System s 3 64 Setting the Time 3 65 Radio s 3 68 Using an MP3 Radio with CD or Six Disc CD Player 3 87 Using an MP3 Radio with CD and DVD Player 3 92 XM Radio Messages 3 97 Navigation Radio System 3 98 Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 3 99 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 108 Audio Steering Wheel ...

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Страница 133: ...Wiper Washer on page 3 10 Fog Lamps Button See Fog Lamps on page 3 15 I Power Mirror Control See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2 38 J Instrument Panel Brightness Control See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 15 K Cruise Controls See Cruise Control on page 3 10 L Tilt Wheel See Tilt Wheel on page 3 6 M Horn See Horn on page 3 6 N Audio Steering Wheel Controls See Audio Steering Wheel Controls o...

Страница 134: ...he button again to turn the flashers off While the hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals do not work The hazard warning flashers work no matter what position the key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition switch Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press near or on the h...

Страница 135: ...d pull the lever up firmly to lock the column in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following GTurn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 53Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 Flash to Pass See Flash to Pass on page 3 8 OExterior Lamp Control See Headlamps on p...

Страница 136: ...r drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 100 and for burned out bulbs Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high push the turn signal lever away from you To change from high beam to low beam pull ...

Страница 137: ...hield wipers 1 High Speed Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at high speed 6 Low Speed Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed Delay Move the lever to this position to set a delay between wipes 6 Delay Adjustment Move the lever to the delay position to choose a delayed wiping cycle Turn the intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter d...

Страница 138: ...ess this button to turn the rear wiper on and off When the wiper is on it will run continuously at a preset speed Y Wash Press this button to spray washer fluid on the rear window The window wiper will also come on Release the button when enough fluid has been sprayed on the window The rear wiper will run a few more cycles after it is released If the rear wiper function was already on prior to pre...

Страница 139: ... hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel J On Off Press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off R...

Страница 140: ...t need to go through the set process again Once you are driving about 25 mph 40 km h or more press the RES button on your steering wheel The vehicle goes back to the previous set speed and stays there Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Press and hold the RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached then release it To increa...

Страница 141: ...is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located on the turn signal multifunction lever O Exterior Lamp Control Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps The exterior lamp control has the following positions AUTO Off Automatic Headlamps Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode ...

Страница 142: ...s will not be on The instrument panel will not be lit up either When the exterior lamp band is turned to the headlamp position the low beam headlamps come on The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on When the headlamps are turned off the regular lamps will go off and the low beam headlamps come on to the reduced brightness To idle your vehicle with the DRL off move the shif...

Страница 143: ...s lit when the lamps are on The fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps are turned on When the high beam headlamps are turned off the fog lamps will come on again Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights The control for this feature is located...

Страница 144: ...pened if the dome lamp is in the door position In addition these lamps come on when the Remote Keyless Entry RKE unlock button is pressed It stays on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened After the door is opened and then closed the light remains on for 20 seconds or until the key is put in the ignition and turned to the ON RUN position Map Lamps Your vehicle may have lamps located on the headl...

Страница 145: ...ads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories Normally these actions occur in steps or levels without being noticeable In rare c...

Страница 146: ...um amperage rating of 20 amperes Check with your dealer retailer before adding electrical equipment When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are design...

Страница 147: ... Use the right knob to select from the following modes There is one position between each mode to finely adjust airflow position H Vent This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level This mode splits the air between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield and side wind...

Страница 148: ...ot operate when outside temperatures fall below 38 F 3 C The indicator light flashes several times and turns off when outside conditions affect air conditioning operation This is normal On hot days open the windows to let hot inside air escape then close them This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down It also helps the system to operate more efficiently For quick cool down...

Страница 149: ...to the floor outlets 0 Defrost This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets with some air directed to the floor outlets Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in ON RUN Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicato...

Страница 150: ...n on if it is cold outside and will shut off when the key is turned to ON RUN See Heated Seats on page 1 4 Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airflow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Do not use any non GM approved hood deflectors t...

Страница 151: ...mm for removal 2 Open the hood 3 Remove the three push pins from the top and forward edge of the passenger s side air inlet panel 4 Remove the air inlet panel to access the filter 5 Press the release tab on the driver s side of the filter and pull out the edge of the filter 6 Remove the filter from the vehicle 7 Install a new passenger compartment air filter For the type of filter to use see Maint...

Страница 152: ...pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they are 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 is a problem with your vehicle When one of the war...

Страница 153: ...esigned to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going how much fuel you are using and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada and Sport Model similar 3 25 ...

Страница 154: ... the old odometer then it must be If not then it is set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometer is located in the Driver Information Center and shows how far your vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset For more information see DIC Operation and Displays on page ...

Страница 155: ...d only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 65 for more information The passenger safety belt light located on the instrument panel will come on and stay on for several seconds and then flash for several more This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion If the passenger s safety belt is buckled neither ...

Страница 156: ... flash for a few seconds when you start the engine If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately If there is a problem with the airbag system an airbag Driver Information Center DIC message may also come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 49 for more information Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system Your instrument panel has a passen...

Страница 157: ...ng airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat if the airbag is turned on CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even th...

Страница 158: ...senger s seat may not have the protection of the airbag s See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 27 for more on this including important safety information Charging System Light If this light comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system A charging system Driver Information Center DIC message may also appear See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 49 for more informa...

Страница 159: ...fully A chime will also sound if the parking brake is not fully released and the vehicle is moving If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem The brake light will also come on to indicate a low brake fluid level See Brakes on page 5 33 for more information If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notic...

Страница 160: ...ular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 31 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 49 for all brake related DIC messages Traction Control System TCS Warning Light Your vehicle has a Traction Control System TCS and StabiliTrak warning light When the traction control is activated the light will flash when the TCS is limiting wheel spin o...

Страница 161: ... Overheating on page 5 24 Your vehicle could be damaged and it might not be covered by your warranty Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage measures the temperature of the vehicle s engine If the indicator needle moves into the shaded area the engine is too hot A temperature indicator light will turn on If you have been operating ...

Страница 162: ... Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required Ma...

Страница 163: ...cted A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required If the Light is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reduce vehicle speed Avoid hard accelera...

Страница 164: ...rn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed You might 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 might g...

Страница 165: ...s designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This can take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness your dealer retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Light CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become s...

Страница 166: ...6 4 for more information Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle s security system see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 17 and PASS Key III Operation on page 2 18 Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light will come on when the fog lamps are in use The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 3 15 for more information Cruise Control Light This l...

Страница 167: ... light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle If this light stays on see your dealer retailer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 for more information Service All Wheel Drive Light Th...

Страница 168: ...s on for a while you need to reset the light To reset the light turn the ignition off and then back on again If the light stays on see your dealer retailer right away See All Wheel Drive on page 5 42 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 49 for more information Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on your liftgate is not completely closed Driving with the liftgate open can cause carbon monoxide C...

Страница 169: ...ge 3 42 for more information Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s ca...

Страница 170: ... and vehicle system information and warning messages if a system problem is detected The top of the DIC display shows the shift lever position indicator See Automatic Transmission Operation 3 4L V6 with 5 Speed on page 2 24 or Automatic Transmission Operation 3 6L V6 with 6 Speed on page 2 27 for more information If your vehicle has these feature the DIC also displays the compass direction and the...

Страница 171: ...this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC Trip Fuel Menu Items 3 Trip Fuel Press this button to scroll through the following displays ODOMETER Press the trip fuel button until ODOMETER displays This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles mi or kilometers km This display will also show the outside air temperature...

Страница 172: ...e of the vehicle s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank This estimate will change if driving conditions change For example if driving in traffic and making frequent stops this display may read one number but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank This is because differ...

Страница 173: ...select between ENGLISH or METRIC units FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES The pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI kPa LF RF Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI kPa LR RR If a low or high t...

Страница 174: ...ter is matched 5 To match additional transmitters at this time repeat Step 3 Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it 6 To exit the programming mode you must cycle the key to LOCK OFF CALIBRATE COMPAS Compass Your vehicle may have this feature The compass can be manually calibrated To calibrate the compass through the DIC see DIC Compass on page 3 46 CHANGE COMPASS ZONE Y...

Страница 175: ...icle is traveling To adjust for compass variance use the following procedure Compass Variance Zone Procedure 1 Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving Only set it when the vehicle is in PARK P Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays 2 Find the vehicle s current location and variance zone number on the map Zones 1 through 15 are available 3 ...

Страница 176: ...other magnetic item Turn off the vehicle move the magnetic item then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass To calibrate the compass use the following procedure Compass Calibration Procedure 1 Before calibrating the compass make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located See Compass Variance Zone Procedure earlier in this section Do not operate any swi...

Страница 177: ...IVE OFF If your vehicle has the All Wheel Drive AWD system this message displays along with the All Wheel Drive Disabled light when the rear drive system is overheating This message turns off when the rear drive system cools down If the warning message stays on for a while you need to reset the warning message To reset the warning message turn the ignition off and then back on again If the message...

Страница 178: ... reminder will be repeated If the driver s safety belt is already buckled this message and chime will not come on This message is an additional reminder to the Safety Belt Reminder Light in the instrument panel cluster See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 27 CALIBRATING DRIVE IN CIRCLES This message displays when calibrating the compass Drive the vehicle in circles at less than 5 mph 8 km h to comp...

Страница 179: ...ht comes on See Tire Pressure Light on page 3 34 DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver door is not closed properly Close the door completely ENGINE HOT A C Air Conditioning OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off When the ...

Страница 180: ...he vehicle is driven The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced Anytime this message stays on the vehicle should be taken to your dealer retailer for service as soon as possible FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and the Low Fuel Warning Light in the instrument panel cluster comes on when your vehicle is low on fuel Refill the ...

Страница 181: ...ure Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer as soon as possible when this message is displayed PASSENGER DOOR FRONT REAR OPEN This message displays when one or more of the passenger doors are not closed properly Close the doors completely REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you are matching a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to your vehicle See LEARN REMOTE KEY und...

Страница 182: ...ectrical system checked by your dealer retailer immediately Connecting a battery charger to your vehicle while the ignition is in any position other than LOCK OFF may cause this message to appear If you need to charge your vehicle make sure that the key is in LOCK OFF or out of the ignition during charging SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays and a chime sounds when the brake fluid level is ...

Страница 183: ... the vehicle to your dealer retailer before turning off the engine See PASS Key III Operation on page 2 18 for more information SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS is not working properly The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Light on page 3 34 Several conditions may...

Страница 184: ...UN Any of the following conditions may cause the StabiliTrak System to turn off The StabiliTrak System is turned off by pressing and holding the traction control button See StabiliTrak System on page 4 7 for more information The battery is low There is a StabiliTrak System failure See your dealer retailer for service STARTING DISABLD Disabled SERVICE THRTTLE Throttle This message displays if the s...

Страница 185: ...wledged or an urgent warning appears Any of the following conditions may cause the TCS to turn off The TCS is turned off by pressing the traction control button See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 for more information The battery is low There is a TCS failure See your dealer retailer for service TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS turns on See Tra...

Страница 186: ...ed off 2 Press the vehicle information button until FEATURE SETTNGS Settings PRESS V TO SELCT Select appears on the DIC display 3 Press the set reset button to enter the feature settings menu If the menu is not available FEATURE SETTNGS Settings AVAILABLE IN PRK Park will display Before entering the menu make sure the vehicle is in PARK P Feature Settings Menu Items The following are personalizati...

Страница 187: ...ion Press the vehicle information button until AUTO LOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to access the settings for this feature Then press the vehicle information button to scroll through the following settings OUT OF PARK default The vehicle s doors automatically lock when the doors are closed and the vehicle is shifted out of PARK P AT SPEED The vehicle s doors automatical...

Страница 188: ...ou to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if any of the doors are open See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 for more information Press the vehicle information button until REMOTE LOCK appears on the DIC display Press th...

Страница 189: ...ting is displayed on the DIC DELAY LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors and liftgate will be delayed When locking the doors and liftgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open this feature will delay locking the doors and liftgate until five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal tha...

Страница 190: ... LIGHTNG Lighting This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the RKE transmitter Press the vehicle information button until APPRCH Approach LIGHTNG Lighting appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to access the settings for this feature Then press the vehicle information butto...

Страница 191: ... information button until REMOTE START appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to access the settings for this feature Then press the vehicle information button to scroll through the following settings OFF The remote start feature will be disabled ON default The remote start feature will be enabled NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To se...

Страница 192: ...uel DIC button is pressed The end of the feature settings menu is reached and exited A 40 second time period has elapsed with no selection made Audio System s Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features CAUTION This system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to ente...

Страница 193: ...n of sound equipment that has been added Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 21 for more information Setting the Time Without Date Display AM FM Base Radio with a Single CD Player This type of radio has a H clock button for setting the time Set the tim...

Страница 194: ...tomatically display To see the date press the H clock button while the radio is on The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour press the H button and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow label Once the time 12H and 24H are displayed press the pushbutton located under...

Страница 195: ...ENU button and then the H button while the radio is on The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month day year to day month year follow these instructions 1 Press the H button and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow labe...

Страница 196: ...le has a Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system it has a CD DVD radio See Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 3 99 for more information on the vehicle s RSE system Radio with CD MP3 shown Base Radio with CD and Radio with Six Disc CD MP3 similar Radio with CD and DVD MP3 3 68 ...

Страница 197: ...tures to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station Playing the Radio O Power Volume Press to turn the system on and off Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume Speed Compensated Volume SCV Your vehicle s audio system may also have Speed Compensated Volume SCV While SCV is on the radio volume automatically adjusts to compensate for road and wind noise a...

Страница 198: ...MA and RDS Features Press to display additional text information related to the current FM RDS or XM station or MP3 WMA song A choice of additional information such as Channel Song Artist and CAT category can appear Continue pressing to highlight the desired label or press the pushbutton positioned under any one of the labels and the information about that label displays When information is not av...

Страница 199: ...beep sounds When that pushbutton is pressed and released the station that was set returns 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station to be stored as a favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button To setup the number of favorites pages perform the following steps 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the pushbutton located below the F...

Страница 200: ...ll tone and speaker controls to the middle position press the f knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds EQ Equalization Press to select preset equalization settings To return to the manual mode press the EQ button until Manual displays or starts to manually adjust the bass midrange or treble by pressing the f knob EQ Equalization Radio with CD and DVD Press to choose bass and treble equ...

Страница 201: ...until a beep sounds Finding a Category CAT Station If the radio has XM the CAT button can be used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode CAT Category To find XM channels within a desired category perform the following 1 Press the BAND button until the XM frequency is displayed Press the CAT button to display the category labels on the radio display Continue pressing the CAT button un...

Страница 202: ... vehicle from the factory If Calibration Error displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer retailer for service Loc or Locked This message displays when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected conta...

Страница 203: ... the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD starts playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted the CD symbol appears on the CD As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the s...

Страница 204: ...EJECT Base Radio with CD Press to eject the CD If the CD is not removed after several seconds the CD automatically pulls back into the player Z EJECT Press to eject CD s To eject the CD that is currently playing press and release this button A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The CD can be removed If the CD is not removed after several seconds th...

Страница 205: ...lays Insert one or more discs partway into the slot of the CD player To play tracks from all CDs loaded in a six disc CD player in random order press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Randomize All Discs displays Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play RPT Repeat Base Radio with CD With the repeat setting one track can be repeated To repeat the track you are liste...

Страница 206: ...nce the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The CD can be removed If the CD is not removed after several seconds the CD automatically pulls back into the player If loading and reading of a CD cannot be completed such as unknown format etc and the disc fails to eject press and hold for more than five seconds to force the disc to eject Z DVD Eject Press and release to eject the CD that is currently...

Страница 207: ...ture listening or viewing entertainment DVD CD AUX Auxiliary Press to cycle through DVD CD or Auxiliary when listening to the radio The DVD CD text label and a message showing track or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Au...

Страница 208: ...sten to playback from this source through the vehicle speakers See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack s later in this section or Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 3 99 Audio Video A V Jacks for more information Playing an MP3 WMA CD R or CD RW Disc If you have a radio with a single CD MP3 WMA a six disc CD MP3 WMA or a radio with a CD and DVD player it is capable of playing an MP3 WMA CD R or...

Страница 209: ... down and provide it to your dealer retailer when reporting the problem Using the DVD Player The DVD player is controlled by the buttons on the remote control by the RSA system or by the buttons on the radio faceplate See Remote Control under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 3 99 for more information The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code that is print...

Страница 210: ...prevents the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio RSA system or remote control A lock symbol appears next to the clock display The parental control feature remains on until a subsequent press and hold of the power button is performed more than two seconds or until the driver turns the ignition off and exits the vehicle f Tune Turn to change tracks on a CD or DVD to manually tune a...

Страница 211: ...99 for more information The Video Screen automatically turns on when the DVD V is inserted into the DVD slot r j Play Pause Press either play or pause displayed on the radio system to toggle between pausing or restarting playback of a DVD If the forward arrow is showing on the display the system is in pause mode If the pause icon is showing on the display the system is in playback mode If the DVD ...

Страница 212: ...ow is showing on the display the system is in pause mode If the pause icon is showing on the display the system is in playback mode q Group r Press to cycle through musical groupings on the DVD A disc Nav Navigate Press to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus e Audio Stream Press to cycle through audio steam formats located on DVD A disc There is not any type of notification...

Страница 213: ...the RSA system is sourced to the DVD the movie when reloaded into the DVD player begins to play again In case loading and reading of a DVD or CD cannot be completed unknown format etc and the disc fails to eject press and hold the ZDVD button more than 5 seconds to force the disc to eject DVD Radio Error Messages Player Error This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Fo...

Страница 214: ...e audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Input Device Found or No Aux may display DVD CD AUX CD Auxiliary Radio with CD and DVD Press to cycle through DVD CD or Auxiliary while listening to the radio The DVD CD text label and a message showing track or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input...

Страница 215: ...ng the CAT category button toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio format MP3 WMA Format If you burn your own MP3 WMA disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 WMA files are recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc Do not mix standard audio and MP3 WMA files on one disc The CD player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists and 255 files Create a folder structure that ma...

Страница 216: ... 50 playlists and 255 files the player lets you access and navigate up to the maximum but all items over the maximum are not accessible Root Directory The root directory of the CD R or CD RW is treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory displays as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders ...

Страница 217: ...w folder the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless the folder mode was chosen as the default display The new track name displays File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track na...

Страница 218: ...les on the CD R or CD RW currently playing SEEK Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current MP3 WMA file if more than ten seconds have played Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next MP3 WMA file If either SEEK arrow is held or pressed multiple times the player continues moving backward or forward through MP3 WMA files on the CD Sc Previous Folder Press the pushbutton positione...

Страница 219: ... is finished the CD R or CD RW begins playing again Once the disc has been scanned the player defaults to playing MP3 WMA files in order by artist The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows Once all songs by that artist are played the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order on the CD R or CD RW and begins playing MP3 files by that artist ...

Страница 220: ...s on the DVD deck On the CD deck pressing the CAT category button toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio format the default being the uncompressed format CDA MP3 WMA Format If you burn your own MP3 WMA disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 WMA files are recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc Do not mix standard audio and MP3 WMA files on one disc The CD player lower slot is able to re...

Страница 221: ...essed files directly beneath them the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files The empty folder does not display No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files the files are located under the root folder The next and previous folder functions are not displayed on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists When displaying the name ...

Страница 222: ... as special folders containing compressed audio song files Playing an MP3 In Either the DVD or CD Slot Insert a CD R or CD RW partway into either the top or bottom slot label side up The player pulls it in and the CD R or CD RW should begin playing Depending on the format of the disc a softkey menu appears and allow navigation of the disc The menu reads left to right as RDM Randomize song play ord...

Страница 223: ...old this button for more than five seconds to force the disc to eject f Tune Turn this knob to select MP3 WMA files on the CD R or CD RW currently playing SEEK Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current MP3 WMA file if more than five seconds have played If less than five seconds have played the previous MP3 WMA file plays Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next MP3 WMA file I...

Страница 224: ...en the scan is finished the CD R or CD RW begins playing again Once the disc has been scanned the player defaults to playing MP3 WMA files in order by artist The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows If you want to listen to MP3 WMA files by another artist press the pushbutton located below either arrow button You will go to the next or previous artis...

Страница 225: ...ntertainment RSE System on page 3 99 Rear Seat Entertainment System Audio Video A V Jacks for more information If a MP3 WMA is inserted into top DVD slot the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD tracks only through the remote control XM Radio Messages XL Explicit Language Channels These channels or any others can be blocked at a customer s r...

Страница 226: ...having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer retailer XM Radio ID If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer retailer Check XM Receivr If this message does not clear within a short pe...

Страница 227: ...r rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system might not work until the temperature is within the operating range The operating range for the RSE system is above 4 F 20 C or below 140 F 60 C If the temperature of your vehicle is outside of this range heat or cool the vehicle...

Страница 228: ...pads attached to the headphones can become worn or damaged if they are not handled or stored properly If the foam ear pads do become damaged or worn out the pads can be replaced separately from the headphone set It is not necessary to replace the complete headphone set The headphone replacement foam ear pads can be ordered in pairs See your dealer retailer for more information Battery Replacement ...

Страница 229: ... system connect an external auxiliary device to the color coded A V jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on If the video screen is in the DVD player mode pressing the AUX button on the remote control switches the video screen from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary device The radio can listen to the audio of the connected auxiliary device by sourcing to auxiliary S...

Страница 230: ...ce through the vehicle speakers by selecting AUX as the source on the radio Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the video screen do the following 1 Push the release button located on the overhead console 2 Move the screen to the desired position When the video screen is not in use push it up into its locked position If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised t...

Страница 231: ...DVD slot the remote control power button can be used to turn on the video screen display and start the disc The radio can also turn on the video screen display See Radio s on page 3 68 for more information Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage it and the repairs will not be covered by your warranty Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries Keep the...

Страница 232: ... or fast forwarding a DVD Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD s Play Pause Press this button to start playing a DVD Press this button while a DVD is playing to pause it Press it again to continue playing the DVD When the DVD is playing depending on the radio you might be able to do slow play by pressing the play pause button then pressing the fast forward button The DVD c...

Страница 233: ...s this button to turn ON OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function vary for each disc AUX Auxiliary Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source d Camera Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function...

Страница 234: ...or on both sides or it looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the transmitte...

Страница 235: ...reen is sourced to the DVD player DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which radio you have The video screen can display one of the following Disc Load Eject Error This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Format Error This message displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up or if the disc is damaged Disc Region Erro...

Страница 236: ...is removed and the radio is placed in a different vehicle This feature requires no user input to be activated The radio is automatically armed when it is put into the vehicle for the first time If THEFTLOCK is activated the radio does not operate if stolen The radio displays LOCKED If this occurs the radio needs to be returned to your dealer retailer Audio Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with aud...

Страница 237: ...re information If your vehicle has OnStar press and hold this button for longer than one second to interact with the OnStar system If your vehicle also has the Navigation System press this button to initiate voice recognition and say OnStar to enter OnStar mode See the OnStar System on page 2 39 in this manual for more information SRCE Source Press this button to switch between AM FM XM if equippe...

Страница 238: ...ng the sound to fade in and out XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to fade in and out In addition traveling or standing under heavy foliage bridges garages or through tunnels could ...

Страница 239: ...4 9 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Passing 4 12 Loss of Control 4 13 Driving at Night 4 14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 14 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 16 Highway Hypnosis 4 16 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 16 Winter Driving 4 17 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 21 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 22 Loading Your Vehicle 4 22 Towing 4 28 Towing Your Vehicle 4 28 Recreational Veh...

Страница 240: ...iques could save your life Drunk Driving CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driv...

Страница 241: ...es to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to control your vehicle while driving brakes steering and accelerator At times as when driving on snow or ice it ...

Страница 242: ...of the road whether it is wet dry or icy tire tread the condition of the brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster if ...

Страница 243: ...aking Here is what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As y...

Страница 244: ... to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The Panic Brake Assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased Traction Control System TCS Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or more...

Страница 245: ...ears on the instrument panel cluster The system will not turn off until there is no longer a current need to limit wheel spin Turn the system back on by pressing the button again If the light does not come on traction control might not be working and your vehicle should be serviced by a dealer retailer Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories...

Страница 246: ... button for five seconds StabiliTrak can be activated again by pressing the traction control button The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayed and the traction control system and StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on if there is a problem with the system When this light and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message are on the system is not operational Adjust your driv...

Страница 247: ...ing the power steering assist system will continue to operate until you are able to stop your vehicle If you lose power steering assist because the electric power steering system is not functioning you can steer but it will take more effort If you turn the steering wheel in either direction several times until it stops or hold the steering wheel in the stopped position for an extended amount of ti...

Страница 248: ...ou can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 and StabiliTrak System on page 4 7 What should you do if this ever happens Eas...

Страница 249: ...hese First apply the brakes See Braking on page 4 4 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ver...

Страница 250: ...t edge Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing Passing another vehicle on a two lane road can be dangerous To reduce the risk of danger while passing we suggest the following tips Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a...

Страница 251: ...ion system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 and StabiliTrak System on page 4 7 If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready...

Страница 252: ...d Do not wear sunglasses Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Keep your eyes moving especially during turns or curves No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 y...

Страница 253: ...us about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under your vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down whe...

Страница 254: ...to park your vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventilated Keep interior temperature cool Keep your eyes moving scan the road ahead and to the sides Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips for driving in these conditions includ...

Страница 255: ...cident Pay attention to special road signs falling rocks area winding roads long grades passing or no passing zones and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your vehicle in good shape for winter You might want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some win...

Страница 256: ...alt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Traction control improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road But you can turn the traction system off if you ever need to You should turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ic...

Страница 257: ...r 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 situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some thing...

Страница 258: ...ou and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the 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 4 20 ...

Страница 259: ... vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free your vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 22 If your vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to your vehicle s traction system in the Index If the stuck ...

Страница 260: ...rections you will cause a rocking motion that could free your vehicle If that does not get your vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If your vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 28 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Ti...

Страница 261: ...y weight includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the tire size of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 52 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 There is also important loading information on the Ce...

Страница 262: ...650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and lugga...

Страница 263: ...ct Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Item Description Total A Maximum 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 Example 2 Example 3 4 25 ...

Страница 264: ...riginal tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your fro...

Страница 265: ...things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavi...

Страница 266: ... with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendati...

Страница 267: ...round It can be towed with the car carrier equipment Dinghy Towing Vehicles with 6 speed Transmission If you have a front wheel drive vehicle it can be dinghy towed from the front These vehicles may also be towed by putting the front wheels on a dolly See Dolly Towing later in this section If you have an all wheel drive vehicle it can be dinghy towed from the front You can also tow these vehicles ...

Страница 268: ...age the automatic transmission Be sure to follow all steps of the dinghy towing procedure prior to and after towing your vehicle Notice If you exceed 65 mph 105 km h while towing your vehicle it could be damaged Never exceed 65 mph 105 km h while towing your vehicle Once you have reached your destination 1 Set the parking brake 2 Put the vehicle in PARK P 3 Re connect the vehicle s battery Contact...

Страница 269: ...e vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground If you have an all wheel drive vehicle it cannot be towed with any of its wheels on the ground It can be towed with car carrier equipment Dolly Towing All Wheel Drive Vehicles with 6 speed T...

Страница 270: ... PARK P 3 Set the parking brake and then remove the key 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 5 Release the parking brake Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear 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 Do not tow your vehicle from the...

Страница 271: ...that would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer retailer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Tra...

Страница 272: ...er Weight of the trailer tongue Weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be Your vehicle can tow up to 3 500 lbs 1 575 kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can also depend on any specia...

Страница 273: ... tow And if you will 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 22 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you are using a weight carrying or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B Do ...

Страница 274: ...holes when you remove the hitch If you do not seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 35 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated fro...

Страница 275: ...es the air inside your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 3 19 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you will want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as res...

Страница 276: ...cessary to reduce trailer sway Electronic Trailer Sway Control is de activated when StabiliTrak is turned off and is re activated when it is turned back on See StabiliTrak System on page 4 7 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Pa...

Страница 277: ...railer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you are about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grade...

Страница 278: ...e After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you do the following Start your engine Shift into a gear Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a...

Страница 279: ...tment Overview 5 12 Engine Oil 5 15 Engine Oil Life System 5 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 21 Engine Coolant 5 22 Engine Overheating 5 24 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 26 Cooling System 5 26 Power Steering Fluid 5 31 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 32 Brakes 5 33 Battery 5 35 Jump Starting 5 36 All Wheel Drive 5 42 Headlamp Aiming 5 44 Bulb Replacement ...

Страница 280: ... Appearance Care 5 89 Interior Cleaning 5 89 Fabric Carpet 5 90 Leather 5 92 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 93 Care of Safety Belts 5 93 Weatherstrips 5 93 Washing Your Vehicle 5 94 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 94 Finish Care 5 95 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 95 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 5 96 Tires 5 97 Sheet Metal Damage 5 97 Finish Damage 5 97 Underbody ...

Страница 281: ...overed by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer retailer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer retailer and ask for GM Accessories you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories Also see Adding Equipment to...

Страница 282: ...tempt any vehicle maintenance task CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you should use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your...

Страница 283: ...e If your vehicle has the 3 4L V6 engine VIN Code F use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 you might notice an audible knocking noise when you drive commonly referred to as spark knock If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you h...

Страница 284: ...signed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label 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 might be affected The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and your vehicle might fail a sm...

Страница 285: ...were not designed for those fuels Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopen...

Страница 286: ... 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 Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel 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 vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it ...

Страница 287: ... the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 34 CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pu...

Страница 288: ...th the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan...

Страница 289: ...p on the secondary hood release lever 3 Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood 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 Then just let the hood down and close it firmly 5 1...

Страница 290: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3 4L V6 here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Страница 291: ...e Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 D Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brakes on page 5 33 E Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 100 F Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 36 G Engine Coolant Surge Tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 22 H Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 32 5 13 ...

Страница 292: ...When you open the hood on the 3 6L V6 here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Страница 293: ...m on page 5 26 I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 32 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page ...

Страница 294: ...tice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 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 in the cross hatched area Push the dipstick all th...

Страница 295: ...ntainer show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 American Petroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are ide...

Страница 296: ...oil change is necessary for over a year However the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer retailer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally you must c...

Страница 297: ... 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 used oil ask your dealer retailer a service station or a local recycling center for help Engine Air Cleaner Filter The engine air cleaner filter is located in the engine...

Страница 298: ...air flow sensor electrical connector 3 Loosen the screws on the clamps holding the air outlet duct in place Do not pry the clamps off 4 Remove the air outlet duct 5 Undo the clamps on the filter cover To remove the cover pull up on the front and then pull the cover out 6 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter Wipe all dust from inside of the housing and inspect the air cleaner and air ou...

Страница 299: ...omatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take your vehicle to the dealer retailer and have it repaired as soon as possible Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommend...

Страница 300: ...ach 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in your vehicle What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you do not need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water t...

Страница 301: ...oolant The surge tank is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location CAUTION Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The...

Страница 302: ...ur Engine CAUTION Steam from an 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 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 the vehicles engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fir...

Страница 303: ...s necessary 3 Try to minimize engine load If you are in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning does not come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right ...

Страница 304: ...e indicates an overheat condition exists Driving extended distances and or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided Notice After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the cause of coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil li...

Страница 305: ...un the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they are not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from r...

Страница 306: ...inkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn thecap when...

Страница 307: ...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 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coo...

Страница 308: ...start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the COLD FILL line 5 30 ...

Страница 309: ...r steering fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid do the following 1 Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe t...

Страница 310: ... freezing Adding Windshield Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer...

Страница 311: ...ince a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If your vehicle has too much ...

Страница 312: ... that they 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 Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 94 Brake Wear Your vehicle has disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a ...

Страница 313: ...cle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality brake parts When you replace parts of the braking system for example when the brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in be sure you get new approved replacement parts If you do not the brakes might not work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the bal...

Страница 314: ...unding Pressing unlock on the keyless access transmitter will stop the alarm Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They co...

Страница 315: ...en jump starting your vehicle 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on each vehicle You will n...

Страница 316: ...n the front of the engine compartment near the engine oil dipstick See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on the location of the remote positive terminal and the engine oil dipstick 3 4L V6 Engine 3 6L V6 Engine 5 38 ...

Страница 317: ...tery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the ...

Страница 318: ...ry 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 Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative termin...

Страница 319: ...ive Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle w...

Страница 320: ...en to check the lubricant See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the transfer case What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule t...

Страница 321: ... A Fill Plug B Drain Plug A Fill Plug B Drain Plug To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed AWD Differential Case for 3 4L V6 Mod...

Страница 322: ...oncoming drivers flash their high beam headlamps at you for vertical aim If the headlamps need to be re aimed it is recommended that you take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 5 50 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer retailer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen...

Страница 323: ...ease on page 5 11 for more information 2 Carefully pry out the center of the push pins from the top of the radiator cover 3 Gently pull the radiator cover front grill toward you and pull the front grill trim bar away from the headlamp lens The front grill bar is attached to the headlamp lens with a hidden clip 5 45 ...

Страница 324: ...headlamp assembly attachment screws 5 Pull the radiator cover front grill toward you and pull the headlamp assembly up and out from the vehicle A Parking Lamp B Sidemarker Lamp C Low High Beam Headlamp D Turn Signal Lamp 5 46 ...

Страница 325: ...embly Pull the bulb straight out from the socket 7 Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the socket into the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise For the low beam or high beam bulb install the new bulb being sure to align the notches in the bulb with the notches in the headlamp assembly 8 Place the retaining ring over the bulb socket and turn it clockwise to tighten it and secure th...

Страница 326: ...p D Back Up Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 13 for more information 2 Remove the taillamp screw covers and then remove the two screws 3 Carefully slide the taillamp assembly outward to clear the stud see arrow and then rearward and away from the body of the vehicle 5 48 ...

Страница 327: ...e 8 Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to reinstall the taillamp assembly License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the liftgate handle 2 Turn and pull the license plate lamp down through the liftgate opening 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 thro...

Страница 328: ...eplacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer retailer Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 14 To replace the windshield w...

Страница 329: ...ely on the wiper arm until you hear the release lever click into place To replace the rear window wiper blade do the following 1 Lift the wiper blade arm straight toward you 2 Push the blade release button and slide the whole blade to the right to remove 3 Install the new blade 4 Push the wiper blade arm back into place 5 51 ...

Страница 330: ... 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 See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit...

Страница 331: ...tment of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT Department of Transportation code is the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was...

Страница 332: ...rs following the DOT Department of Transportation code is the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support th...

Страница 333: ...ll to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply constructio...

Страница 334: ... that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 Curb Weight The weight of a motor ve...

Страница 335: ...passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle ...

Страница 336: ...ssure on page 5 59 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 22 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 which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximu...

Страница 337: ... weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 22 Inflation Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you t...

Страница 338: ...g the compact spare tire see Compact Spare Tire on page 5 88 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under inflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least t...

Страница 339: ...35 50R18 size tires they will require inflation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds of 100 mph 160 km h or higher Set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall or 35 psi 241 kPa whichever is lower See the example following When you end this high speed driving return the tires to the cold tire inflation pressure shown on the Tire an...

Страница 340: ...el efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS ...

Страница 341: ...es or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Tire Pressure Monitor Operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly The TPMS sensors monitor th...

Страница 342: ...2 Notice Liquid tire sealants could damage the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors Sensor damage caused by using a tire sealant is not covered by your warranty Do not use liquid tire sealants TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flash...

Страница 343: ...e Any time you rotate your vehicle s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order driver side front tire passenger side front tire passenger side rear tire and driver side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool See your dealer retailer for s...

Страница 344: ...hich may take up to 30 seconds to sound confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 6 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 7 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 8 Proceed to the driver side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 The horn sounds two times to indicate...

Страница 345: ...ehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new Any time you notice unusual wear rotate the tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 68 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 73 When rotating your vehicle s tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Do not include the compact s...

Страница 346: ...aces where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 76 When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors such as maintenance temperatures driving speeds vehicle loading and road conditions influence when you need new tire...

Страница 347: ...older consult the tire manufacturer for more information Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec...

Страница 348: ... page 5 88 CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and constr...

Страница 349: ...69 and Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NH...

Страница 350: ...is tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustai...

Страница 351: ...r dealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right whee...

Страница 352: ...cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to yo...

Страница 353: ...and may require the same correction you would 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 wi...

Страница 354: ... You and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front a...

Страница 355: ...se the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools If your vehicle has the rear compartment storage panel cover you will have to remove it to access the load floor See Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover on page 2 45 for more information To access the spare tire and tools 1 Lift the load floor up and pull it out of the vehicle and set it aside 5 77 ...

Страница 356: ...which are located on the driver s side of the rear cargo area behind an access door Pull out the access door to reach them 5 Remove the wing bolt holding the jack and then remove it 6 Remove the hook and loop fastener straps holding the bag containing the wheel wrench Remove the wheel wrench from the bag 7 Extend the socket portion of the wrench from the handle 5 78 ...

Страница 357: ... the cover or center cap 3 Pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel Store the wheel cover in the cargo area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced 4 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Do not remove them yet 5 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt head and turn the wheel wrench clockwise That will raise the lift head a little 6 Place the jack near the flat tire ...

Страница 358: ...the metal jacking flange and not the plastic lower body panel With the jack head positioned correctly on the metal jacking flange it should look like this underneath the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle using the plastic lower body panel 8 Put the compact spare tire near you 5 80 ...

Страница 359: ...id personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be ...

Страница 360: ... vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear the ground 10 Remove all of the wheel nuts 11 Remove the flat tire 5 82 ...

Страница 361: ...t or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 76 12 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 13 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 5...

Страница 362: ...s Because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 14 Reinstall the wheel nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 15 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 5 84 ...

Страница 363: ...en the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 107 for the wheel nut torque specification 16 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown 17 Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle 18 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench When reinstalling the wheel cover or c...

Страница 364: ...ipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place To store the flat or spare tire and tools 1 Place the wheel wrench into the bag 2 Use the hook and loop fastener straps to secure the bag to the fully collapsed jack 3 Install the jack in the left side panel of cargo area and secure with the wing bolt 4 Remove the wheel stow rod from the left side of the floor compartment 5 86 ...

Страница 365: ... wheel stow rod through the hole in the floor 7 Place the flat or damaged tire face down on the load floor with the threaded wheel stow rod sticking up through the center hole of the wheel 8 Install the nut onto the wheel stow rod and tighten 9 Install the rear compartment storage panel cover in the middle position See Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover on page 2 45 for more information The comp...

Страница 366: ...se it is best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soon as possible The spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in case it is needed again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Do not us...

Страница 367: ...t damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window def...

Страница 368: ...amage to your vehicle s interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha alcohol etc Fabric Carpet Cleaning Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Your dealer retailer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet They will clean normal spots and stains very well...

Страница 369: ...h another dry clean soft white cloth Using Cleaner on Fabric 1 First try the cleaner in an inconspicuous area to make sure the cleaner does not affect the color of the fabric 2 For liquids blot the stain with a clean soft white cloth For solids remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush 3 Spray a small amount of the cleaner onto a clean soft white cloth Do not apply spray directly to the ...

Страница 370: ... 3 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used Allow the leather to dry naturally Do not use heat to dry Never use steam to clean leather Never use spot lifters or spot removers on leather Many commercial l...

Страница 371: ...an alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may s...

Страница 372: ...ppearance Materials on page 5 98 Follow all manufacturers directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to av...

Страница 373: ...ners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep...

Страница 374: ...ace of the wheel s The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on...

Страница 375: ...er s retailer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water ...

Страница 376: ... grime from chrome wheels Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects tires No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming...

Страница 377: ...istration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code helps you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 107 for your vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has the f...

Страница 378: ...vicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 70 Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by...

Страница 379: ...ed on the passenger side of the center console to the left of the glove box near the floor Remove the console cover to access the fuse block Fuses Usage 1 Sunroof 2 Rear Seat Entertainment 3 Rear Wiper 4 Liftgate 5 Airbags 6 Heated Seats 7 Driver Side Turn Signal 5 101 ...

Страница 380: ...ystem Remote Function Actuator 16 Canister Vent 17 Radio 18 Cluster 19 Ignition Switch Fuses Usage 20 Body Control Module 21 OnStar 22 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Dimmer 23 Interior Lights Relays Usage RAP RLY Retained Accessory Power Relay REAR DEFOG RLY Rear Defogger Relay Circuit Breakers Usage PWR WNDW Power Windows PWR SEATS Power Seats EMPTY Empty Misc Usage PLR Fuse Puller 5 102 ...

Страница 381: ...ocation To remove the fuse block cover push in on the tabs located on the rear of the cover and lift To reinstall fit together the tabs located on the front of the cover and push down on the cover until the tabs on the rear of the cover click into place Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component 5 103 ...

Страница 382: ...Air Conditioning Clutch 9 Driver Side Low Beam 10 Daytime Running Lamp 2 11 Passenger Side High Beam 12 Passenger Side Park Lamp 13 Horn 14 Driver Side Park Lamp 15 Starter 16 Electronic Throttle Control Engine Control Module 17 Emission Device 1 18 Even Coils Injectors 19 Odd Coils Injectors 20 Emission Device 2 21 Spare 5 104 ...

Страница 383: ...28 Passenger Side Low Beam 29 Driver Side High Beam 30 Battery Main 3 32 Spare Fuses Usage 33 Engine Control Module Battery 34 Transmission Control Module Battery 35 Trailer Park Lamp 36 Front Wiper 37 Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp Turn Signal 38 Spare 39 Fuel Pump 40 Not Used 41 All Wheel Drive 42 Regulated Voltage Control 5 105 ...

Страница 384: ...2 52 Daytime Running Lamps 53 Fog Lamps 54 Climate Control System Blower 57 Battery Main 1 63 Electric Power Steering Relays Usage 31 Ignition Main 46 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 47 Powertrain 51 Spare 55 Crank 56 Fan 1 58 Passenger Side Trailer Stoplamp Turn Signal 59 Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp Turn Signal 60 Fan 3 61 Fan 2 62 Fuel Pump 5 106 ...

Страница 385: ... Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 3 4L V6 Engine 10 5 qt 9 9 L 3 6L V6 Engine 12 5 qt 11 1 L Engine Oil with Filter 3 4L V6 Engine 4 0 qt 3 8 L 3 6L V6 Engine 5 5 qt 5 2 L Fuel Tank Front Wheel Drive 20 5 gal 77 6 L All Wheel Drive...

Страница 386: ...n 9 5 qt 9 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 4L V6 F Automatic 0 060 in 1 52 mm 3 6L V6 7 Automatic 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 108 ...

Страница 387: ...duled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Страница 388: ...ant Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition B...

Страница 389: ... work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should have your dealer retailer do these jobs When you go to your dealer retailer for your service needs you will know that trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts If you want to purchase...

Страница 390: ... system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the change engine oil light and or CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message appears certain services checks and inspections are required Required services are described in the following for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that yo...

Страница 391: ...ion in At Least Once a Month on page 6 9 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant power steering fluid 3 6L V6 engine only and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wip...

Страница 392: ...r damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 Change automatic transmission fluid severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid normal service Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five years whiche...

Страница 393: ...f the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Inspect wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination Clean the windshield and wiper blades if contaminated Replace wiper blades that are worn or damaged See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5 50 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5 95 for more information e Make sure the safety belt reminder light...

Страница 394: ...lace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear k A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed l If you drive regularly under dusty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change m Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Rep...

Страница 395: ...ant on page 5 22 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect your vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures Do not forget to check the spare tire See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 Check to make sure t...

Страница 396: ...other position contact your dealer retailer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on pa...

Страница 397: ...pply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake...

Страница 398: ...ure of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 22 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Hydraulic Power Steering System 3 6L V6 engine only GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 5 speed Automatic Transmission 3 4L V6 en...

Страница 399: ...nt GM Part No U S 89021677 in Canada 89021678 meeting GM Specification 9986115 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 Rear Folding Seat Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12...

Страница 400: ...er 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 3 4L V6 Engine 25010792 PF47 3 6L V6 Engine 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 15781507 CF137 Replacement Battery 15104967 75 6YR Spark Plugs 3 4L V6 Engine 12568387 41 101 3 6L V6 Engine 12597464 41 990 Windshield Wiper Blades Driver s Side 24 inches 60 0 cm 22703508 Passenger s Side 19 inches 47 5 cm 22703507 Rear 15 2 inches 38 6 cm 19120...

Страница 401: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 4L V6 Engine 3 6L V6 Engine 6 15 ...

Страница 402: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Страница 403: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Страница 404: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Страница 405: ...9 Courtesy Transportation 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 15 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 16 Event Data Recorders 7 17 OnStar 7 18 Navigation System 7...

Страница 406: ...nce Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is a...

Страница 407: ...do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2 General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no charge Mediation Arbitration Program General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory related vehicle service claims The program provides for the review of t...

Страница 408: ...n and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealer...

Страница 409: ...ddressed to United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 www Chevrolet com 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 Islan...

Страница 410: ...This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the G...

Страница 411: ...service Lock out Service Lock out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle A remote unlock may be available if you have an active OnStar subscription To ensure security the driver must present personal identification before lock out service is provided In Canada the vehicle registration is also required Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway To...

Страница 412: ...rip interruption expense assistance Alternative Service Canada only There may be times when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance Your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service and you will be reimbursed up to 100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance In many instances mechanical failures may be covered However any cost for parts and l...

Страница 413: ...nience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership retailer let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work d...

Страница 414: ...nformation regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts This requires th...

Страница 415: ...f the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by c...

Страница 416: ...efully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injured If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash unt...

Страница 417: ...y will need If they ask for a police report phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee In some states provinces with no fault insurance laws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle Whether you...

Страница 418: ...re not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a de...

Страница 419: ...omer Communication Centre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Mo...

Страница 420: ...dian residents are to make checks payable in U S funds Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a...

Страница 421: ...is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is neede...

Страница 422: ... other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in ...

Страница 423: ...rive 5 42 All Wheel Drive Disabled Light 3 40 All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 8 All Wheel Drive Service Light 3 39 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 5 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 32 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 96 Care of Safety Belts 5 93 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 97 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 94 Fabric Carpet 5 90 Finish Care 5 95 Finish Damage 5 97 Instrument Panel ...

Страница 424: ...mps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 45 License Plate Lamps 5 49 Bulb Replacement cont Replacement Bulbs 5 50 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 48 Buying New Tires 5 69 C Calibration 3 46 California Fuel 5 6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 3 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 5 107 Carbon Monoxide...

Страница 425: ...Maintenance 5 97 Washing Your Vehicle 5 94 Weatherstrips 5 93 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 95 Climate Control System 3 19 Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3 22 Outlet Adjustment 3 22 Clock 3 65 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Compact Spare Tire 5 88 Compass 3 46 Content Theft Deterrent 2 17 Control of a Vehicle 4 3 Convenience Net 2 49 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage 3 33 Engine Temperature Warning ...

Страница 426: ... 10 Power Door Locks 2 11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 11 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Seat Height Adjuster 1 3 Driver Information Center DIC 3 42 DIC Operation and Displays 3 43 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 58 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 49 Driving At Night 4 14 Before a Long Trip 4 16 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Highway Hypnosis 4 16 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 16 In Rain and on Wet ...

Страница 427: ...ender Safety Belt 1 30 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 19 Finish Damage 5 97 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 6 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 75 Flat Tire Changing 5 76 Flat Tire Storing 5 86 Fluid 5 21 Power Steering 5 31 Windshield Washer 5 32 Fog Lamp Fog 3 15 Fog Lamp Light 3 38 Folding Rear Seat 1 10 Folding Seatback Passenger 1 8 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 7 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Cont...

Страница 428: ...o Pass 3 8 Halogen Bulbs 5 44 Headlamps cont Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 45 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 13 Heated Seats 1 4 Heater 3 19 Height Adjuster Driver Seat 1 3 Highbeam On Light 3 39 High Speed Operation Tires 5 61 Highway Hypnosis 4 16 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 16 Hood Checking Things Under 5 10 Release 5 11 Horn 3 6 How to Wear Safety Belts Prop...

Страница 429: ...ck Brake System Warning 3 32 Brake System Warning 3 31 Change Engine Oil 3 38 Charging System 3 30 Cruise Control 3 38 Door Ajar 3 40 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 3 33 Fog Lamp 3 38 Gate Ajar 3 40 Highbeam On 3 39 Low Fuel Warning 3 42 Malfunction Indicator 3 34 Oil Pressure 3 37 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 28 Reduced Engine Power 3 39 Safety Belt Reminders 3 27 Security 3 38 Service...

Страница 430: ... 6 10 Maintenance Schedule cont Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Record 6 16 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Using 6 2 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 34 Manual Lumbar Controls 1 4 Manual Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Manu...

Страница 431: ...Outlets Accessory Power 3 18 Outside Convex Mirrors 2 38 Power Mirrors 2 38 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 26 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Owners Canadian ii P Paint Damage 5 97 Park Brake 2 31 Park P Shifting Into 2 32 Shifting Out of 2 34 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 34 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 28 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 22 Passenger Sensing System 1 65 P...

Страница 432: ...ew Mirrors 2 37 Reclining Seatbacks Manual 1 5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 28 Reduced Engine Power Light 3 39 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 4 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 2 5 Remote Vehicle Start 2 8 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 79 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 77 Replacement Bulbs 5 50 Replacement Parts Main...

Страница 433: ... Rear Seat Position 1 50 Right Front Seat Position 1 52 Security Light 3 38 Service 5 3 Accessories and Modifications 5 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 5 All Wheel Drive Light 3 39 California Pershlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 3 Doing Your Own Work 5 4 Engine Soon Light 3 34 Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Vehicle Soon Light 3 41 S...

Страница 434: ...S Warning Light 3 32 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 108 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 17 Content Theft Deterrent 2 17 PASS Key III 2 18 PASS Key III Operation 2 18 Tilt Wheel 3 6 Time Setting 3 65 Tire Pressure Light 3 34 Tires 5 52 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 5 96 Buying New Tires 5 69 Chains 5 74 Changing a Flat Tire 5 76 Cleaning 5 97 Compact Spare Tire 5 88 Different Size 5 71 High Speed Op...

Страница 435: ...24 2 27 Trip Odometer 3 26 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 8 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 7 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 71 Using this Manual iii V Vehicle Control 4 3 Damage Warnings iv Loading 4 22 Service Soon Light 3 41 Symbols iv Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 16 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 99 Service Parts Identification Label 5 99 Vehicle Personalization DIC 3 58 Vehic...

Страница 436: ...traint 1 40 Windows 2 15 Power 2 16 Windshield Washer 3 10 Washer Fluid 5 32 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 50 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 95 Windshield cont Wiper Fuses 5 100 Wipers 3 9 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 3 10 Winter Driving 4 17 X XM Radio Messages 3 97 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14 ...

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