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To reinstall the rear seat cushion:

CAUTION:

A safety belt that isn’t properly routed through
the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the
protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt
hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at
all, it won’t be there to work for the next
passenger. The person sitting in that position
could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat
cushion, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and are not twisted.

1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then

route the safety belts through the proper slots in the
seat cushion. Don’t let the safety belts get twisted.

2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the

seatback so the rear

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locating guides hook into the

wire loops on the back frame.

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Содержание 2000 Bonneville

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Страница 2: ...0 762 3743 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 that provides in an emergency 1 800 762 3743 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Bumper to Bumper 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km Limited Warranty Courtesy Transportation Every 2000 Bonneville under warranty is backed with the following services ...

Страница 3: ...2000 Pontiac Bonneville Owner s Manual Litho in U S A Part Number 25694662 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i ...

Страница 4: ...erior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net Option Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof Option HomeLink Transmitter If Equipped Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages Head Up Display Option Driver Information Center Option Memory and Personalization Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Section 1 Section 2 Seats and Restraint Systems Features ...

Страница 5: ...ng a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck Problems on the Road iii Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Your Driving and the Road Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 ...

Страница 6: ... Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System If Equipped Engine Air Cleaner Fliter Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts iv ...

Страница 7: ... it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty Manual Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 12 Service Publications Index Section 9 Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v ...

Страница 8: ... Motors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires canadiens V...

Страница 9: ...nd a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others c...

Страница 10: ...ething that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you 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 You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE ...

Страница 11: ...ls have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL PRESS...

Страница 12: ...ded gas only See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What s Under the Hood See Section 6 ...

Страница 13: ...They re for Everyone 1 11 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 12 Driver Position 1 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 20 Right Front Passenger Position 1 20 Air Bag Systems 1 29 Center Passenger Position 1 30 Rear Seat Passengers 1 34 Children 1 37 Child Restraints 1 49 Larger Children 1 52 Safety Belt Extender 1 52 Chec...

Страница 14: ... sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Pull up on the control bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the bar and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Power Seat If Equipped The c...

Страница 15: ...k Move the seatback forward by pressing the top of the control forward Power Lumbar Control Option The lumbar control is located on the outboard side of each front seat Use the power seat control first to get the proper position Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment To reshape the lower seatback press the lumbar control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support Press the contr...

Страница 16: ... a single beep will sound through the audio system and the memory position will be recalled You can also store an exit position for each driver The exit position will be set for the most recently selected driver position 1 or 2 The exit position is programmed by moving to the desired exit position and then holding the exit button for five seconds The exit position will be recalled when the exit bu...

Страница 17: ...tting heats the seatback and cushion to a slightly higher temperature The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on The heated elements in the seats automatically turn off when the vehicle s ignition is turned off Reclining Front Seatbacks If your vehicle has a power recliner the vertical control described previously in this section reclines the front seatbacks If your vehicle h...

Страница 18: ...e this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the sea...

Страница 19: ...an be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas ...

Страница 20: ...t even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it g...

Страница 21: ...1 9 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...

Страница 22: ...1 10 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ...

Страница 23: ...t even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Eve...

Страница 24: ...nd deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follo...

Страница 25: ...lder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is...

Страница 26: ...de under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor ...

Страница 27: ...t is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Страница 28: ...You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Страница 29: ... be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Страница 30: ...isted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it ...

Страница 31: ...on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Страница 32: ...o back all the way and start again If your vehicle has a center passenger position be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems Your vehicle has four air bags a f...

Страница 33: ...igned to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger...

Страница 34: ...ble while still maintaining control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system i...

Страница 35: ...tem checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel ...

Страница 36: ... in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door The right front passenger s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door ...

Страница 37: ... vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant The side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact air bag will inflate...

Страница 38: ... impact air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including frontal or near frontal collisions rollovers and rear impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passeng...

Страница 39: ...ion Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag D Air bags are designed to inflate only once After an air bag inflates you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your v...

Страница 40: ...ffect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected a...

Страница 41: ...our vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt ...

Страница 42: ...n on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a cr...

Страница 43: ...w to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks ...

Страница 44: ... make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part ...

Страница 45: ...ld cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too ...

Страница 46: ...Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag syst...

Страница 47: ...small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a frontal crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the s...

Страница 48: ...rash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...

Страница 49: ...en selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure...

Страница 50: ...aints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable ...

Страница 51: ...forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat ...

Страница 52: ...int is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of per...

Страница 53: ...u do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may se...

Страница 54: ... If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions You ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel In order to get to a bracket you ll haveto open the trimcover Anchor the top strap to this bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself ...

Страница 55: ...estraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 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 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or ne...

Страница 56: ...t If you re 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 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for...

Страница 57: ...at can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child...

Страница 58: ...uckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re 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 6 Push and pull the child restrai...

Страница 59: ...eat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air...

Страница 60: ...kle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock ...

Страница 61: ... sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a...

Страница 62: ...rushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have th...

Страница 63: ...t in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash ...

Страница 64: ...r frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collisi...

Страница 65: ...20 Ignition Positions 2 21 Starting Your Engine 2 22 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 23 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 26 Parking Brake 2 27 Shifting Into PARK P 2 30 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 31 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 31 Engine Exhaust 2 32 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 33 Windows 2 33 Horn 2 34 Tilt Wheel 2 34 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 41 Exterior Lamps 2 43 Inte...

Страница 66: ...cle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children ...

Страница 67: ...sing the bar code tag The replacement key must have a transponder embedded in it If you need a new key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code Remember to carry the pre cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery This service is unavailable in Canada In an emergency call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your ...

Страница 68: ...rive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or remote keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle has this feature With your door key turning the key toward the rear of the vehicle will unlock the door and turning the key toward the front of the vehicle will lock it If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is activated unlock the ...

Страница 69: ...move the shift lever into PARK P the doors will unlock If someone needs to get out while you re not in PARK P have that person use the manual or power door lock switch When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Just use the manual or power door lock switch to lock the door again Overriding Lock Delay If you need to lock your doors before shifting out of PARK P just use the manual...

Страница 70: ...er door lock switch The automatic door locks will remain in the most recent mode selected If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry use the following procedure to change modes 1 Keep all doors closed vehicle in PARK P and the ignition on throughout this procedure 2 Press and hold the driver s power door lock switch in the LOCK position through Step 4 3 Press the button with the lock sy...

Страница 71: ...ut this procedure 2 Press and hold the driver s power door lock switch in the LOCK position through Step 4 3 Cycle the park lamp switch from off to on six times On the sixth cycle the doors will unlock to confirm that the feature has been turned on Your doors will remain locked if delayed locking is off 4 To change modes cycle the park lamp switch once more A locking action will confirm the new mo...

Страница 72: ... other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear seat won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults an...

Страница 73: ...cluding interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must acceptanyinterferencereceived includinginterferencethat may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facil...

Страница 74: ...s pressed See Security Feedback in the Index Pressing the lock button may also turn off the interior lamps if illuminated The trunk will unlock when the trunk symbol is pressed when the ignition is in OFF The trunk symbol will also work when the ignition is on but only while in PARK P or NEUTRAL N Instant Alarm When the button with the horn symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed...

Страница 75: ...chirps when all doors are unlocked second unlock button press and when locking the vehicle D Mode 4 Parking lamps and the daytime running lamps will flash twice each time the button with the unlock symbol is pressed the horn chirps when all doors are unlocked Parking lamps and the exterior lamps flash once and the horn chirps when locking the vehicle Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 2 To ...

Страница 76: ...o to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match additional transmitters to your vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the batte...

Страница 77: ...tter See Resychronization following Resynchronization Pressing the transmitter button numerous times approximately 250 times out of the vehicle s operating range may cause the transmitter not to work Replacing the battery and pressing the transmitter buttons out of range will also cause the transmitter not to work If only the instant alarm works the transmitter needs to be resynchronized to the re...

Страница 78: ...tting on OUTSIDE AIR or with RECIRC turned off That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the master key and turn it Remote Trunk Release Option If you have this option press the trunk re...

Страница 79: ... professional thieves so don t do it With the ignition off and the driver s door open you ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your ignition and transaxle will be locked And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them ...

Страница 80: ...stem is armed the THEFT light on the Twilight SentinelR dimmer switch will flash to indicate the system is armed If a door is opened without the key or remote keyless entry transmitter or if the door key cylinders are damaged the alarm will go off The exterior lamps will flash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will go off in order to save battery power Remember the theft deterrent system...

Страница 81: ... should check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the alarm does not sound or the exterior lamps do not flash see your dealer PASS KeyR III Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don...

Страница 82: ...raged because of the high number of electrical key codes When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on the key may have a damaged transponder Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breaker...

Страница 83: ...f Your PASS Key III system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key III system at this time If you lose or damage a PASS Key III key see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to have a new key made New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the l...

Страница 84: ...ou turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service ACCESSORY B In this position you can operate your electrical power accessories such as power windows power sunroof option audio system and windshield wipers RUN C This is the position the switch returns to after you star...

Страница 85: ...as the radio sunroof if equipped and power windows for up to 10 minutes Power is turned off if you open a door Always leave your key in LOCK If you leave your key in any position other than LOCK your battery will discharge prematurely Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re alread...

Страница 86: ...le starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 15 seconds repeat the normal starting procedure NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before...

Страница 87: ... duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everythin...

Страница 88: ... in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as yo...

Страница 89: ...ion is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re D Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down D Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than A...

Страница 90: ...nsaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels will not turn don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the tran...

Страница 91: ... until you release the parking brake NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P CAUTION It can be dan...

Страница 92: ...the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this D Pull the lever toward you D Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P ...

Страница 93: ...move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is fi...

Страница 94: ... the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever a...

Страница 95: ...sciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision D Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris D Repairs weren t done correctly D Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is...

Страница 96: ...e engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index 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 Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be inju...

Страница 97: ... window while it is lowering in the express mode press the switch again then release To raise the window hold the switch forward Window Lock Press the LOCK button on the driver s door armrest to disable all passenger window switches If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC you can also set the control to only lock out the rear window switches See Driver Information Center in the Index T...

Страница 98: ...tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel into place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your D Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals D Headlamp High Low Beam Changer D Flash To Pass Feature D Cruise Control D Manual Exterior Lamps ...

Страница 99: ...il you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If the arrows flash very fast as you signal a turn or a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the ...

Страница 100: ...day mode and after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately six seconds To operate the wiper activated headlamps the Twilight Sentinel must be on If the wiper activated headlamps are on andtheignitionswitchisturnedtoRUN thewiper activated headlamps will continue When you turn the key to LOCK the wiper activated headlamps will immediately turn off The wiper activated headlamps will ...

Страница 101: ...strument panel cluster backlighting and the taillamps will turn on For more information see Wiper Activated Headlamps in the Index MIST For a single wiping cycle push the lever down to the MIST position and let go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the lever down LO or HI Push the lever up to LO for steady wiping at a slow speed Push the lever up to HI for steady wip...

Страница 102: ... warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision A WASHER FLUID warning light will indicate if the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir is low See Low Washer Fluid Warning Light in the Index Cruise Control With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on ...

Страница 103: ... system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be s...

Страница 104: ...ch to R A briefly and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control D Press the SET button D To slow down in very small amounts press and rele...

Страница 105: ... it isn t covered The DRL system will make your high beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when D The ignition is on D the headlamp switch is off and D the transaxle is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your high beam headlamps will be on at reduced intensity The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit either When it s dark enough outside y...

Страница 106: ...ps The fog lamps button is located below the twilight knob to the left of the steering wheel An indicator light in the button will glow when the fog lamps are on Your parking lamps will also come on automatically while the fog lamps are active If your fog lamps are on when you use your high beams or flash to pass feature the fog lamps will be disabled while the feature is being used Twilight Senti...

Страница 107: ...n after turning the ignition to OFF and opening any door To delay the lamps from turning off see Twilight SentinelR in the Index Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control When it is dark outside you can brighten or dim your instrument panel cluster lights by turning the DIM knob in the light control Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the instrument panel cluster lights and displays Turn ...

Страница 108: ...be deactivated if the key is reinserted into the ignition switch or the power door locks are activated Parade Dimming To activate the instrument panel backlighting during the day turn the headlamp switch to the parking lamp or headlamp position Dimming of the instrument panel display is not possible during daylight hours The instrument panel display can only be adjusted when the parking lamps or h...

Страница 109: ...eter lighting feature is now on This procedure only changes the mode for the transmitter used to change this setting The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC you must program this feature through the DIC See Driver Information Center Personalization Programming in the Index Front Reading Lamps The front rea...

Страница 110: ...es will automatically turn off after 10 minutes Power will be restored for an additional 10 minutes if any door is opened the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on To restore power back to the cigarette lighters the ignition must be turned back to RUN Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle s electrical load and determine wh...

Страница 111: ...view Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side The day night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you Push the tab away from you for daytime use pull it toward you for night use Electrochromic Day Night Rear...

Страница 112: ...ecessary switching from the night position back to the day position This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary Power Remote Control Mirrors Your vehicle has a remote mirror control located on the driver s door armrest Move the L R rocker switch loca...

Страница 113: ...al position after a five second delay This delay prevents movement of the mirror if multiple gear transitions REVERSE R to DRIVE D to REVERSE R occur during a parallel parking maneuver This feature can be programmed on or off through the DIC personalization programming menu See DIC Personalization Programming in the Index for programming instructions Vehicles are delivered with this feature off Co...

Страница 114: ...nd a pass through feature Lift the front of the cover on the armrest to reveal the storage space Pull down the interior door to access the trunk Convenience Net Option Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops For h...

Страница 115: ...t s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element The cigarette lighter will only operate when the ignition key is in the RUN position and for 10 minutes after turning the ignition OFF If you would like the lighter to operate regardless of ignition position and for unlimited periods of time see Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center in the Index or see your deal...

Страница 116: ...ers could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure Accessory Power Outlet The accessory power outlet 12 volt is located inside the overhead console if equipped and at the rear of the front console if equipped If your vehicle is equipped with an overhead console access the accessory power outlet by sliding the access door to the si...

Страница 117: ... accessory power outlet the maximum load of any electrical equipment should not exceed 15 amps OnStarR System If Equipped Onstar is a vehicle communications service The following services are available through a subscription with OnStar and are available 24 hours a day Emergency Services D Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment D Theft Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking D Roadside Assi...

Страница 118: ...rward As the glass panel closes it will open slightly toward the vent position to provide a better seal The sunshade can only be closed by hand Press and release the switch rearward to the second position to express open the glass panel It will stop in a partially open position The glass panel may be fully opened by pressing the switch rearward again When the glass panel is express opening pressin...

Страница 119: ...HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse safety feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 If you ha...

Страница 120: ...ing the hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after one or two seconds In this case you should press and re press the button on the hand held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the HomeLink Transmitter Release both buttons when the indicator light on the HomeLink Transmitter begins to flash rapidly Operating the HomeLinkR Transmitter Press and re...

Страница 121: ...n to the HomeLink Transmitter in your vehicle and firmly press and release the HomeLink Transmitter button you have already programmed for two to three seconds Press and release the button again you may need to do this step up to three times to make sure that the HomeLink Transmitter has been trained to the garage door opener motor head unit Check that the training was successful The garage door o...

Страница 122: ...2 58 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...

Страница 123: ...m Steering Wheel Controls D Windshield Wiper Lever E Steering Column Shift Lever F Driver Information Center DIC Controls G Audio System H Hazard Warning Flashers Control I Twilight SentinelR and Fog Lamp Controls J Ignition Switch K Comfort Control System L Glove Box ...

Страница 124: ...now how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Standard Cluster United States version shown Canada similar ...

Страница 125: ...2 61 Cluster with DIC United States version shown Canada similar ...

Страница 126: ...2 62 Cluster with DIC and Boost Gage United States version shown Canada similar ...

Страница 127: ...has probably tried to turn it back You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s 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 The trip odometer can tell you how far you...

Страница 128: ...n gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warn...

Страница 129: ...fter you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to your...

Страница 130: ...he optional DIC a CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM message will be displayed and a warning chime will sound See DIC Warnings and Messages in the Index for more information Voltmeter If Equipped You have a voltmeter unless you have the supercharged engine When the ignition is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between the red warning zones indicate the normal operating range Re...

Страница 131: ...ger to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ig...

Страница 132: ...warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System Warning Light...

Страница 133: ...n If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Low Traction Active LOW TRAC Light Your LOW TRAC Low Traction Active light may come on for one of the following reasons D An advanced computer controlled system called StabilitrakR if equipped has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in ...

Страница 134: ...the gage pointer entering the red area As the engine cools down the air conditioning compressor will automatically turn back on On vehicles equipped with the DIC the message ENGINE HOT A C DISABLED will appear in the DIC display and a warning chime will sound If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot On vehicles equipped with the systems monitor the CHECK GAGES light will ...

Страница 135: ...e check tire pressure system may not be working properly See your dealer for service Also see Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to ...

Страница 136: ... Inspection Maintenance test This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways D Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on ...

Страница 137: ...roperly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will caus...

Страница 138: ...nsidered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness see your dealer or q...

Страница 139: ...Warning Light If Equipped The CHECK OIL LEVEL light is part of the systems monitor This light comes on for five seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to RUN If the engine oil is more than 1 quart 0 95 L low and the engine has been shut off for at least eight minutes the CHECK OIL LEVEL light will come on and a chime will sound the next time you start your vehicle If the CHEC...

Страница 140: ...intain top vehicle performance On vehicles with the supercharged engine and the optional DIC the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON light is replaced by the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message See DIC Warnings and Messages in the Index for more information Low Washer Fluid Warning Light If Equipped This light is part of the systems monitor It will come on and a warning chime will sound when the washer fluid container ...

Страница 141: ...l come on and a warning chime will sound when the driver s door or one of the passenger s doors is not completely closed On vehicles with the optional DIC the door that is ajar will be shown as a icon next to the vehicle outline and a message will appear on the display See DIC Warnings and Messages in the Index for more information Trunk Ajar Light If Equipped This light is part of the systems mon...

Страница 142: ...the CHECK GAGES LOW FUEL message will be displayed when the fuel gage reads in the yellow band See DIC Warnings and Messages in the Index for more information Here are some things that owner s ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage D At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full D It take a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated F...

Страница 143: ...y Option CAUTION If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it s dark outside Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view If you have the optional Head Up Display HUD you can see some of the driver information also available on your instrument panel cluster The information may be displayed...

Страница 144: ... If you never look at your instrument panel cluster you may not see something important such as a warning light So be sure to scan your displays and controls and the driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD NOTICE Although the HUD image appears to be near the front of the vehicle do not use it as a parking aid The HUD was not designed for that purpose If you try to use it tha...

Страница 145: ...s possible but in full view 3 Turn the dimmer control counterclockwise until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary To turn the HUD off rotate the HUD dimmer control all the way counterclockwise If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy or if you turn on your headlamps you may need to adjust the HUD brightness using the HUD dimmer control Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder t...

Страница 146: ... control further downward You may need to clean the windshield and HUD lens Your windshield is part of the HUD system If you ever have to have a new windshield be sure to get one designed for HUD If you don t the HUD image may look blurred and out of focus Systems Monitor If Equipped If you have the systems monitor it gives you important safety and maintenance facts about your vehicle When you tur...

Страница 147: ...e Check Tire Pressure System in the Index D CHECK GAGES This means one or more of your gages may be in their respective warning bands If this light comes on see Check Gages Warning Light in the Index D TRUNK AJAR This message means your trunk is not completely closed The following buttons are on the systems monitor control panel which is located to the right of the instrument panel cluster D E M U...

Страница 148: ... have your dealer program your name to replace the driver identifier See your dealer for more information When you turn the ignition on the DIC will display your DRIVER NUMBER The system will then perform a status check and display any messages if a problem is detected If there are no problems detected the display will return to the mode selected by that driver the last time the ignition was turne...

Страница 149: ...uel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your overall driving conditions To learn the average fuel economy from a new starting point press the RESET button for five seconds while the average fuel economy is displayed in the DIC Instantaneous Fuel Economy Press the SELECT button until the display shows INST FUEL ECONOMY Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions suc...

Страница 150: ...than 5 an ENGINE OIL CHANGE NOW message will be displayed and the oil life display will show OIL LIFE CHANGE NOW When you have the oil changed according to the maintenance schedule you will have to reset the Oil Life System To reset the Oil Life System see Oil Life System in the Index Also see Engine Oil When to Change and Maintenance Schedule in the Index Tire Pressure Status Press the SELECT but...

Страница 151: ...e in the country you are driving The compass remembers your zone so you only have to change it if you drive to a new zone on the map The compass adjusts only a small amount for each zone so you may not notice a difference if you drive from one zone to the next one until you cross several zones Choosing Your Zone Number Locate your zone number on the above map If your number is different than the o...

Страница 152: ...SET button 4 The display will change to SLOWLY DRIVE IN SMALL CIRCLES Drive the vehicle in small circles Don t drive faster than 10 mph 16 km h 5 Continue to drive in circles until the CALIBRATION COMPLETE is displayed on the DIC and a direction is shown for the compass Your compass should be calibrated You will know this when a direction is shown and the CALIBRATE COMPASS message is no longer dis...

Страница 153: ... on the driver s door The DIC is used to program information for DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 The DIC will identify a person as UNKNOWN DRIVER if they are neither DRIVER 1 nor DRIVER 2 DIC Personalization Programming The DIC can be used to program the following personalization features available with your vehicle D Automatic Door Locks D Window Lockout D Security Feedback D Delayed Locking D Perimeter Li...

Страница 154: ...or press the button with the unlock symbol on your transmitter or select the personalization programming mode and choose the correct driver number Use the following steps for personalization programming instructions 1 Turn the ignition on and keep the transaxle in PARK P 2 Press the MODE button to reach personalization programming display 3 Press the SELECT button to enter personalization programm...

Страница 155: ...ferent button on the DIC or turn off the ignition The personal choices you made will still be retained even without passing through each of the features If you happen to move past a selection you would like to make a personal choice for press unlock on your transmitter or press the appropriate driver number on the memory seat control This will return you to the beginning of the option feature prog...

Страница 156: ... ON for UNLOCK and ALL for DOOR TO UNLOCK all doors will automatically unlock when shifting into PARK P or turning the key to OFF To change modes 1 Move the arrow on the display between the selections by pressing the RESET button 2 Once you have made your selection press the SELECT button and your choice will be retained in memory See Automatic Door Locks in the Index for more information about th...

Страница 157: ...le and once when locking your vehicle D If you choose ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK and ON for HORN FEEDBACK your horn will chirp when locking and unlocking your vehicle D If you choose ON for KEYLESS LIGHTS and HORN FEEDBACK your exterior lamps will flash twice at the first unlock button press your exterior lamps will flash twice and your horn will chirp once at the second unlock button press and the e...

Страница 158: ...ng in the Index Memory Seat Recall If Equipped This feature recalls the position of your seat When this feature is active the memory seat and mirror positions will be recalled for the identified driver when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to enter the vehicle You can program this feature to be active by choosing ON when the SEAT RECALL choice appears or inactive by choosing OFF when t...

Страница 159: ...e DRIVER ID can be displayed by pressing either a button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or a memory seat button Vehicles are delivered with this feature ON DIC Warnings and Messages Other messages or warnings may appear in the DIC display For Canadian drivers in addition to the DIC message your DIC will display EXP with a number after it which reflects the following messages EXP Export ID...

Страница 160: ... STABILITY SYSTEM message it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system If you see this message try to reset the system stop turn off the engine then start the engine again If the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message still comes on it means there is a problem You should see your dealer for service Reduce your speed and drive accordingly Tire Pressure Status 144 If you see the ...

Страница 161: ...th Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System RDS If Equipped 3 20 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System RDS If Equipped 3 27 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System RDS If Equipped 3 36 Trunk Mounted CD Changer Option 3 40 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 40 Audio Steering Wheel...

Страница 162: ...fter the button with the unlock symbol on a remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed and the ignition is in RUN the climate control will adjust to the last settings of the identified driver The settings can also be changed by pressing one of the memory buttons 1 or 2 located on the driver s door until you hear two beeps When adjustments are made the new settings are automatically saved for that...

Страница 163: ... to remove the moisture from the inside of the windshield when the outside temperature is cold or the humidity is high FRONT This setting directs most of the airflow to the front windshield defroster with some airflow to the side window defrosters and lower floor outlets To improve windshield clearing performance when you select FRONT defrost your air conditioning compressor will run automatically...

Страница 164: ...ack on in PANEL mode by selecting the A C button Even though A C is not selected in FRONT defrost mode the A C compressor will run automatically at temperatures over approximately 40_F 4_C to improve windshield clearing performance Electronic Climate Control System Option Temperature Knob Driver s Side The driver s side knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system on the drive...

Страница 165: ...cted mode until the MODE or AUTO button is pushed Auto Button Press the AUTO button to set the system to automatically control the air delivery mode fan speed A C and RECIRC operations Whenever you press AUTO the display will change to show the current driver set temperature automatic air delivery mode and fan speed After five seconds the display will change back to the EXT external temperature ou...

Страница 166: ...ng and fan speed If you choose the temperature setting of 90_F 33_C the system will remain at the maximum heat setting and fan speed Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield This sensor regulates temperature based on sun load The EXT exterior temperature sen...

Страница 167: ... setting PASSENGER PUSH OFF Press this knob to cancel the passenger s set temperature The passenger s set temperature will be set equal to the driver s set temperature Both the words DRIVER and PASS will be displayed under the set temperature in the display area A C Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off When A C is selected or in AUTO mode the system will run the A C...

Страница 168: ... hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best If you have the standard system for quick cool down on very hot days use the airflow from the PANEL outlets press RECIRC and A C with the temperature knob in the blue area If this max A C setting is u...

Страница 169: ...dows clear Use FRONT defrost to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions If you have the standard system select DEFOG and adjust the fan speed to your comfort level Turn the A C on to help dehumidify the air Use FRONT defrost with the temperature toward the red area and the fan control toward high If you have the electronic system and select FRONT defrost...

Страница 170: ...keep the rear glass clear Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape or decals across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the defogger grid The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when ...

Страница 171: ...e outlet off For the most efficient airflow and temperature control keep the shut off door in the fully opened position In vehicles equipped with rear seat outlets you can adjust the airflow toward either seating area the floor or upward Move the knob in the center of each outlet in any direction to direct airflow Increase or reduce the amount of airflow from the upper outlets by adjusting the lev...

Страница 172: ...loor outlets D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you ...

Страница 173: ...the volume at the desired level Press this button to select MIN MED or MAX Each choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV select OFF Finding a Station AM FM Press this...

Страница 174: ...utton PRESET SCAN Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until the PSCAN icon and the preset number appear on the display You will hear a double beep Use PRESET SCAN to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press one of t...

Страница 175: ...ammed for use with talk radio but it can be preset to a different tone Using RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS mode gives you many useful new features With RDS the radio can D Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to D seek to stations with traffic announcements D receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies and...

Страница 176: ...s completed To see the parts of the message faster than every three seconds press this button again A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received PROG TYPE This button is used to turn on and off Program Type PTY select The P TYPE icon will appear on the display and the SELECT L...

Страница 177: ...he announcement and resume when the announcement is finished ALTERNATE FREQUENCY This feature allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will ...

Страница 178: ...ape won t play because of an error TIGHT TAPE is displayed when the tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player i...

Страница 179: ...he number of selections to be skipped will appear on the display SCAN Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to each selection for a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute a...

Страница 180: ...bypass feature on your tape player To activate the bypass feature use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for three seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for five seconds and READY will appear on the display indicating the feature is active 4 Insert the adapter into the cassette slot It will power up the ...

Страница 181: ...er or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until the SCAN icon appears on the display and you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute whi...

Страница 182: ...se treble Turn it counterclockwise to decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To set all of the tone controls to the middle position press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display EQ This feature allows you to choose preset bass mid and treble equalization settings designed for different individual listening tastes Press EQ to select the desired pre...

Страница 183: ...traffic announcements The traffic announcement brackets will appear on the display TRAF will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop If no station is found NO TRAFFIC wi...

Страница 184: ...or compact disc the last selected RDS FM station will interrupt play if that selected PTY format is broadcast PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite Program Types PTYs These buttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Press PROG TYPE if it is not already on 2 Press AM FM to select FM1 or FM2 3 Turn the SELECT knob to selec...

Страница 185: ...tween the speakers Press and hold this button for two seconds to return both fade and balance to the middle position Playing a Compact Disc With the ignition on insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing If you want to insert a CD when the ignition is off first press EJECT or the RCL knob Inserting a CD with the radio off and the ...

Страница 186: ...e than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to each selection for a few seconds The disc will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN and the track number will appear on the display RCL Press this button to see how long the curren...

Страница 187: ...MIN MED or MAX Each choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV select OFF Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows y...

Страница 188: ...w seconds then go on to the next preset station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets Note that PRESET SCAN will skip over presets where no station is being received at that time to prevent hearing static Setting the Tone TONE Press and release this button until the desired tone control BASS MID or TREB is found The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone contro...

Страница 189: ...ta System RDS RDS mode gives you many useful new features With RDS the radio can D Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to D seek to stations with traffic announcements D receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies and D receive and display messages from radio stations RDS features are only available for use on FM stations which broadcast RDS info...

Страница 190: ...s completed To see the parts of the message faster than every three seconds press this button again A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received PROG TYPE This button is used to turn on and off Program Type PTY select The P TYPE icon will appear on the display and the SELECT L...

Страница 191: ...he announcement and resume when the announcement is finished ALTERNATE FREQUENCY This feature allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will ...

Страница 192: ...ape won t play because of an error TIGHT TAPE is displayed when the tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player i...

Страница 193: ...o be skipped will appear on the display SCAN Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to each selection for a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute and SCAN will appear on th...

Страница 194: ...serted the CD symbol will be displayed If you select an EQ setting for your CD it will be activated each time you play a CD As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display If CHECK CD appears on the radio display and the disc comes out it could be that D The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother D The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside dow...

Страница 195: ...le scanning SCAN and the track number will appear on the display RCL Press this button to see how long the current track has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button until the display flashes While elapsed time is showing CD TIME will appear on the display AM FM Press this button to p...

Страница 196: ... you can play a compact disc Each of the 12 trays holds one disc Slide the button on the top of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays Load the trays from top to bottom placing a disc on the tray label side up If you load a disc label side down the disc will not play and an error will occur Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot until it locks into place Repeat this procedure f...

Страница 197: ...it all the way to the right When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded To eject the magazine from the player slide the CD changer door all the way open The magazine will automatically eject Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from g...

Страница 198: ...magazine is inserted in the CD changer Try the magazine again with a disc loaded on one of the trays CHECK CD could be displayed for the following D The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother D The disc is dirty scratched or wet D The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again CD DOOR OPEN is displayed when the CD changer door is left open Completely close t...

Страница 199: ...play track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button until the display flashes While elapsed time is showing CD TIME will appear on the display SEEK Press the down arrow while playing a CD to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the up arrow to go to the next track If the button is pressed more than once th...

Страница 200: ...using the buttons on your steering wheel SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower radio station and stay there If a cassette tape is playing press the up arrow to search for the next selection on the tape Press the down arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work If a c...

Страница 201: ... disc VOL Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume PLAY Press this button to play a cassette tape or compact disc when the radio is playing MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press it again or any other radio button to turn on the sound Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can ...

Страница 202: ...y adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage D Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting D Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you ...

Страница 203: ...s which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly ...

Страница 204: ...s wouldn t be covered by your warranty If when you turn on your rear window defogger you hear static on your radio station it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged If this is true the grid line must be repaired If you choose to add an aftermarket cellular telephone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for th...

Страница 205: ...iving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Traction Control System If Equipped 4 10 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 20 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 26 Winter Driving 4 30 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 30 Loa...

Страница 206: ...eventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call ...

Страница 207: ... alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the pr...

Страница 208: ...carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in ...

Страница 209: ... right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the...

Страница 210: ...e Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 1...

Страница 211: ...to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or when you beg...

Страница 212: ...eels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed ...

Страница 213: ...ery best braking Traction Control System If Equipped Your vehicle may have 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 both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin You may...

Страница 214: ...trol system warning light in the instrument cluster will come on and stay on If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button the warning light will come on but the system won t turn off right away It will wait until there s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The traction control system warning light s...

Страница 215: ...rate 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 Refer to Traction Control in the Index What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down If your vehicle is equipped with the S...

Страница 216: ... apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section 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 fu...

Страница 217: ...g another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing D Drive ahe...

Страница 218: ...ars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot D Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see ...

Страница 219: ...he system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs If your vehicle is equipped with the Stabilitrak...

Страница 220: ... roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead D In remote areas watch for animals D If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also a...

Страница 221: ...ract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driv...

Страница 222: ...hey show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well ...

Страница 223: ...road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing...

Страница 224: ...and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips D Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray D Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index City Driving One of...

Страница 225: ...ve time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways express...

Страница 226: ...ure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite shar...

Страница 227: ...is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second...

Страница 228: ...ls and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads D Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill CAUTION If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or...

Страница 229: ...how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear possible D Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane D As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident D You may see highway signs on mountains that warn...

Страница 230: ...r a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Страница 231: ...bout freezing 32_F 0_C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want ...

Страница 232: ...re the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you ...

Страница 233: ...t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This...

Страница 234: ...hicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index NOTICE Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures fo...

Страница 235: ...ION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside...

Страница 236: ... properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer for advice and information abo...

Страница 237: ...ailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police D Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls D Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged D Then dur...

Страница 238: ...ntiac GMC Division P O Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of th...

Страница 239: ...river s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow D The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for...

Страница 240: ...s All of the electrical circuits required for your trailer lighting system can be accessed at the driver s side rear lamp connector This connector is located under the carpet on the rear corner of your trunk compartment Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the ...

Страница 241: ...could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a tr...

Страница 242: ...ts again can tell you if one of your vehicle lamps is out Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong ...

Страница 243: ...pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip C...

Страница 244: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 10 Engine Overheating 5 11 Cooling System 5 19 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 19 Changing a Flat Tire 5 31 Compact Spare Tire 5 32 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Страница 245: ...your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind ...

Страница 246: ...w these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydromete...

Страница 247: ...amps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the battery on the other vehicle and the remote positive terminal located on the passenger s side of the engine on your vehicle Find...

Страница 248: ... sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelcoR battery installed in every new GM 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 don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or ...

Страница 249: ...unpainted metal engine part or a body metal surface Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Also don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 6 Connect the red posit...

Страница 250: ...rminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery ...

Страница 251: ...tart after a few tries it probably needs service 11 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal Replace the red positive remote terminal cover to its original position Removal Procedure A Remote Positive Terminal B Good Battery C Windshield Washer Bottle Stud not shown in picture located on the passenger s side cor...

Страница 252: ...re the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it D Use only the correct hooks NOTICE Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle With current trends in automotive styles and design it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift or car carrier equipme...

Страница 253: ...gine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool N...

Страница 254: ...ift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam idle the engine for three m...

Страница 255: ...e engine is hot the coolant level should be at FULL HOT If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could ...

Страница 256: ...ey aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Pl...

Страница 257: ...ot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool b...

Страница 258: ...hey are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap ...

Страница 259: ...cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap ...

Страница 260: ... up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off ...

Страница 261: ...adiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this ...

Страница 262: ...e 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 If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your h...

Страница 263: ...Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk 2 Remove the retainer then lift and remove the cover 3 Remove the spare tire See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare 4 Unscrew the wing nuts to remove the container that holds the wrench and jack 5 Remove the wheel wrench jack and the spare tire from the trunk ...

Страница 264: ...oving Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps If you have steel wheels with full plastic wheel covers loosen each nut cap using the wheel wrench Please note that nut caps will not remove from the cover completely Gently pry the wheel cover off using the flat end of the wheel wrench ...

Страница 265: ... wheel wrench If you have aluminum wheels and a center cover hides the wheel nuts remove the center cover by using the flat end of the wrench to pry it off Do not drop the cover or lay it face down as it could become scratched or damaged Do not use a hammer or mallet on this type of cover ...

Страница 266: ... the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts but don t remove them 2 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until it fits under the vehicle ...

Страница 267: ...g under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the prop...

Страница 268: ...ting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or...

Страница 269: ...act spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 8 Then reinstall the wheel nuts with rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Make sure each wheel bolt is centered in each wheel hole while tightening the nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely ...

Страница 270: ... m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire NOTICE Wheel c...

Страница 271: ...t with the wheel wrench Tighten the nut caps snug using the wheel wrench Then continue tightening one quarter turn Do not overtighten When reinstalling the nut caps on aluminum wheels tighten the caps snug with the wheel wrench Then continue tightening one quarter turn for plastic caps or one eighth turn for steel caps Do not overtighten ...

Страница 272: ...use injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk For storage the jack must be raised until the screw end...

Страница 273: ...n a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire later in this section See the storing instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly ...

Страница 274: ...ing or removing the compact spare See Check Tire Pressure System in the Index Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails ...

Страница 275: ...e wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control S...

Страница 276: ...Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 18 Supercharger Oil 6 19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 22 Engine Coolant 6 24 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 25 Power Steering Fluid 6 25 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 27 Brakes 6 30 Battery 6 32 Bulb Replacement 6 41 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 42 Tires 6 51 Appearance Care 6 52 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 54 Care of Safety Belts 6 55 Cleaning the Outside of Your...

Страница 277: ...you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should ...

Страница 278: ...dentification number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index If you have the 3800 V6 engine VIN Code K use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher If you re using fuel rated at the recommended octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t...

Страница 279: ... in the Index If this occurs return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbony...

Страница 280: ...e covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Fill...

Страница 281: ...pen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sou...

Страница 282: ...together with the driver s power door lock Therefore to unlock the fuel filler door you may use the inside power door lock button or the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped To unlock the fuel door unlock the driver s door If your vehicle has a fuel door lock the fuel door can be opened manually in case of an electrical power failure Open the trunk The release mechanism is on the driver s ...

Страница 283: ... the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important underhood parts 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 a...

Страница 284: ...de the vehicle It is next to the parking brake pedal near the floor 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and push up on the secondary hood release 3 Lift the hood 4 Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly ...

Страница 285: ...ou will see 3800 Supercharged L67 engine similar A Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B Power Steering Fluid C Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick D Brake Master Cylinder E Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir F Radiator Pressure Cap G Engine Oil Dipstick H Engine Oil Fill Cap I Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...

Страница 286: ...ls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine Engine Oil If the OIL LEVEL LOW message appears on the DIC or the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument panel it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Check Oil Level Light or DIC Warnings and Messages in the Index You should check your...

Страница 287: ...nd This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Add engine oil at the engine oil fill cap near the oil dipstick Be sure to fill it enough to put the le...

Страница 288: ...ute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the foll...

Страница 289: ...n for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil Vehicles Without the GM Oil Life Systemt If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule D Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles...

Страница 290: ...to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner Remember to reset the Oil Life System whenever the oil is changed How to Reset the Oil Life System If Equipped Always reset the engine oil life to 100 after every oil change It will not reset itself To reset the Oil Life System press and hold the RESET button for more than five seconds while the OIL LIFE is being displayed on the D...

Страница 291: ... slots in the housing A notch on the sides of the filter cover will indicate the correct engagement 5 Fasten the two clips on the top of the housing when you are finished Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The a...

Страница 292: ...e air including pollen and dust particles Reductions in airflow which may occur more quickly in dusty areas indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early The particle filter is located under a removeable panel located at the base of the windshield on the passenger s side The filter should be replaced as part of the routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for repla...

Страница 293: ...and Add Oil Check oil only when the engine is cold Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running CAUTION If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is hot pressure may cause hot oil to blow out of the oil fill hole You may be burned Do not remove the plug until the engine cools 1 Clean the area around the oil fill plug before removing it 2 Remove the oil fill plug us...

Страница 294: ...etohavethisdoneatthedealershipservicedepartment If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check yo...

Страница 295: ...pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P D Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round red loop and is located next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it...

Страница 296: ...vel into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by ...

Страница 297: ...65_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require ch...

Страница 298: ...t and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system Thes...

Страница 299: ...when the engine and radiator are hot 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 Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System in the Index Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your ra...

Страница 300: ... wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to ...

Страница 301: ...e tank is full NOTICE D When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water D Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold ...

Страница 302: ...ld have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the ...

Страница 303: ...ork well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid D If you spill brake ...

Страница 304: ...this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets See Brake System Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Main...

Страница 305: ...ong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelcoR battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery The battery is located under the rear seat cushion To access the battery see Removing the Rear Seat Cushion in the Index You don t need to access the battery...

Страница 306: ...le for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer stora...

Страница 307: ...s could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package If you go through a high pressure car wash or it is very humid your headlamps may fog up This is normal The lenses should clear by themselves in time Headlamps For the proper bulb type see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Reach behind the headlamp assembly push in and turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remov...

Страница 308: ...ulb assembly into the headlamp assembly Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators The aim has been pre set at the factory and should need no further adjustment This is true even though your horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the 0 zero marks on their scales ...

Страница 309: ...epared as follows D The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface D The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface D The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface D The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud att...

Страница 310: ...dlamps need only vertical up down adjustment follow only the vertical aiming procedure Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 TorxR socket or T15 Torx screwdriver Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Turn the horizontal aiming screw A until the indicator B is lined up with zero Once the horizontal aim is adjusted then adjust the vertical aim ...

Страница 311: ...mp if left low beam subtract two inches Record this distance 3 At the wall or other flat surface measure from the floor to the recorded distance and draw a horizontal line the width of the vehicle 4 Turn on the low beam headlamps and cover the lamp not being evaluated The ambient light should allow the beam cut off to be seen on the wall ...

Страница 312: ...6 37 5 Turn the vertical aiming screw C until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal line It is recommended to cover the lamp that is not being evaluated to better see the beam being aimed ...

Страница 313: ...e two bolts with a 10 mm socket 2 Use a large screwdriver by the outside mount to separate the lamp assembly from the outboard snap mounting pin Slide the headlamp assembly outward and lift it out 3 Disconnect the wiring harness from the headlamp assembly ...

Страница 314: ...e to remove them 5 Replace the bulb and socket Then reconnect the wiring harness to the lamp assembly 6 Slide the lamp assembly back into place by lining up the track on the bottom of the assembly with the guide on the vehicle Then connect the outboard snap and secure the lamp assembly with the two bolts ...

Страница 315: ...wise and remove them 2 Remove the plastic trim piece from the trunk 3 Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of the trunk 4 Remove the three 10 mm nuts holding the lamp in place and remove the lamp assembly 5 While pressing the release turn the bulb socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly 6 Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 7 Replace the bul...

Страница 316: ...ion To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Lift the wiper up from the windshield and set into the vertically locked position 2 Press the tab that holds the wiper blade to the arm 3 Slide the blade down and off the arm 4 Slide in the new blade and snap into place For the proper windshield wiper blade replacement length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index ...

Страница 317: ...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 D Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure D Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is ba...

Страница 318: ... month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dir...

Страница 319: ... PRESSURE message appears on the Driver Information Center and the systems monitor TIRE PRESS light comes on you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat in the Index Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can See Inflation Tire Pressure in the Index Any time you adjust a tire s pressure or have one or more ...

Страница 320: ...le light goes out The system completes the calibration process during driving Calibration time can take 45 to 90 minutes depending on your driving habits After the system has been calibrated the system will alert the driver that a tire is low up to a maximum speed of 65 mph 105 km h Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km Any time you not...

Страница 321: ...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 you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You ne...

Страница 322: ...es with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different...

Страница 323: ...dards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart ...

Страница 324: ...alance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your...

Страница 325: ...ing speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If ...

Страница 326: ...manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle S...

Страница 327: ...ead the instructions on the cleaner label D Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set D Carefully scrape off any excess stain D Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn D If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum a...

Страница 328: ... water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth D Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once D Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this p...

Страница 329: ...lean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since ...

Страница 330: ...mended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use str...

Страница 331: ...ve and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surf...

Страница 332: ...e wheel and buff off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces o...

Страница 333: ...ey have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fa...

Страница 334: ...plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Clean er Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils on fabric 12345721 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Silicone...

Страница 335: ...ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the model designation D paint information and D a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check w...

Страница 336: ...m short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one th...

Страница 337: ...cover to gain access Fuse 22 or 23 can be moved to the outer position to enable the accessory power outlet or cigarette lighter when the ignition is not on See your dealer for additional assistance if needed Minifuse Usage 1 Not Used 2 Accessory 3 Windshield Wipers 4 Not Used 5 Headlamp Low Beam Left 6 Headlamp Low Beam Right 7 Spare 8 Powertrain Control Module Battery ...

Страница 338: ...Sensor 21 Injector Bank 1 22 Auxiliary Power 23 Cigar Lighter 24 Fog Lamps Daytime Running Lamps 25 Horn 26 Air Conditioning Clutch Mirco Relay Usage 27 Headlamp High Beam 28 Headlamp Low Beam 29 Fog Lamps 30 Daytime Running Lamps 31 Horn 32 Air Conditioning Clutch 33 HVAC Solenoid Mini Relay Usage 34 Accessory 35 Air Pump 36 Starter 1 37 Cooling Fan Secondary 38 Ignition 1 39 Cooling Fan Series P...

Страница 339: ...cated under the rear seat cushion The battery s ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed To help avoid damage to the battery and wires be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion Do not remove covers from covered parts Do not store anything under the seat as objects could touch exposed wires and cause a short To remove the rear seat cushion 1 Pull up on the front of the cushi...

Страница 340: ...t passenger The person sitting in that position could be badly injured After reinstalling the seat cushion always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted 1 Buckle the center passenger position safety belt then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion Don t let the safety belts get twisted 2 Slide the rear of the cushion up and under...

Страница 341: ... seat Also make sure the seat cushion is secured Rear Underseat Bussed Electrical Center BEC The rear BEC is located below the rear seat on the driver s side The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the BEC See Removing the Rear Seat Cushion in the Index Minifuse Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning Blower 3 Memory Seat 4 Assembly Line Diagnostic Link 5 Not Used 6 CD 7 Dr...

Страница 342: ...d Accessory Power 23 Not Used 24 Not Used 25 Passenger Door Module 26 Body 27 Interior Lamps 28 Not Used Minifuse Usage 29 Ignition Switch 30 Instrument Panel 31 Heated Seat Right Front 32 Not Used 33 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning 34 Ignition 3 Rear 35 Antilock Brake System 36 Turn Signal Hazard 37 HVAC Battery 38 Dash Integration Module Micro Relay Usage 39 Fuel Pump 40 Parking Lamps 41 Ig...

Страница 343: ...ot Used 55 Electronic Level Control Compressor Circuit Breaker Usage 56 Power Seats 57 Power Windows Mini Relay Usage 58 Cigarette Lighter 59 Rear Defog Maxifuse Usage 60 Not Used 61 Rear Defog 62 Not Used 63 Audio Amplifier 64 Electronic Level Control Compressor Exhaust 65 Cigarette Lighter 66 Not Used 67 Spare 68 Spare 69 Spare 70 Spare 71 Spare 72 Spare 73 Spare 74 Spare 75 Fuse Puller ...

Страница 344: ...ice department Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information Engine Specifications 3800 V6 Series II Engine L36 VIN Engine Code K Displacement 3 8 Liters Horsepower 205 hp Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature 195_F 91_C 3800 V6 Series II Su...

Страница 345: ...gerant charge label under the hood All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A 1096C Passenger Compartment Air Filter HVAC Air Filter GM Part No 25654414 Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF 47 Fuel Filter AC Type GF 627 Transaxle Filter GM Part No 8651909 Spark Plugs AC ...

Страница 346: ...14 6 cm Width 73 8 inches 187 5 cm Height 56 0 inches 142 2 cm L36 Engine Accessory Belt The 3800 V6 L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt This diagram shows the features connected and the routing See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the belt A Power Steering B Generator C Air Conditioning D Crank E Coolant Pump F Idler ...

Страница 347: ...tioning The outer belt drives the supercharger Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the accessory drive belts and the supercharger oil level Have your dealer check the oil level in the supercharger 1 Front Belt 2 Back Belt A Generator B Power Steering Pump C Crank D Supercharger E Coolant Pump F Air Conditioning ...

Страница 348: ...y dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 7 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 7 20 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 28 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 32 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 34 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 36 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Страница 349: ...nt 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 please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubrican...

Страница 350: ...do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service ...

Страница 351: ... you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repair...

Страница 352: ...follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement if equipped Every 15 000 ...

Страница 353: ...itions Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Supercharger Oil Check or every 36 months whichever occurs first 3800 Code 1 V6 engine only Engine Air Cleaner Fil...

Страница 354: ...e indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded If your vehicle has a GM Oil Life Systemt the system will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs f...

Страница 355: ...onal information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 12 000 Miles 20 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotat...

Страница 356: ... See footnote 18 000 Miles 30 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 21 000 Miles 35 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Servic...

Страница 357: ...trol Service See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this...

Страница 358: ...urs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 39 000 Miles 65 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DA...

Страница 359: ...t An Emission Control Service See footnote j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 48 000 Miles 80 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tir...

Страница 360: ... not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 51 000 Miles 85 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 54 000 Miles 90 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See T...

Страница 361: ...t air filter j Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspectio...

Страница 362: ...ional information See footnote 69 000 Miles 115 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 72 000 Miles 120 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and R...

Страница 363: ... See footnote 78 000 Miles 130 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Serv...

Страница 364: ...ntrol Service See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in th...

Страница 365: ...r compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km j Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service j Replace spark plugs An Emis...

Страница 366: ...olice or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean r...

Страница 367: ...ndicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded If your vehicle has the GM Oil Life Systemt the system will show you when to change the engine oil and filter usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months w...

Страница 368: ...curs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Ins...

Страница 369: ...ner filter An Emission Control Service j For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote 37 500 Miles 62 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote ...

Страница 370: ...nditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every ...

Страница 371: ...mission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emis...

Страница 372: ...ge engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace pas...

Страница 373: ...ation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km j Inspect spark plug ...

Страница 374: ...lice or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean ra...

Страница 375: ...l and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshiel...

Страница 376: ...lades Cleaning in the Index Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic T...

Страница 377: ...in any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 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 in the ...

Страница 378: ...he 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 D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only D To ...

Страница 379: ... and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which c...

Страница 380: ...ate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions resu...

Страница 381: ...an drinkable water and use only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 ...

Страница 382: ...uivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Weatherstri...

Страница 383: ...ovided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 384: ...7 37 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 385: ...7 38 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 386: ...7 39 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 387: ...7 40 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 388: ...ion Procedure 8 5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 5 Customer Assistance Offices 8 7 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 8 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program 8 9 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 10 Courtesy Transportation 8 11 Warranty Information 8 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...

Страница 389: ...nts are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer appreciates your purchase decision and is dedicated to taking care of the most important person YOU PONTIAC CARES is A valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that can give you safety security comfort and convenience ...

Страница 390: ...perience an enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing on the changing needs of our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout your ownership experience Our goal is to create total customer enthusiasm in our product and our services and make you the most satisfied customer in the world Customer Satisfa...

Страница 391: ... in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative D Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel ...

Страница 392: ... program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TT...

Страница 393: ...Customer Communication Centre 169 007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone 905 644 4112 Fax 905 644 4866 Caribbean Numbers 1 800 496 9992 English Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Puerto Rico 1 800 751 4135 English Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4136 Spanish Dominican Republic 1 800 496 9994 U S Virgin Islands 1 800 389 0009 Bahamas 1 800 534 0122 Bermuda Barbados Antigua B V I I...

Страница 394: ...free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483...

Страница 395: ...e number is staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer We will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km at no expense to you D Fuel delivery D Keys l...

Страница 396: ...mber of your location D Vehicle model year and color D Mileage of vehicle D Vehicle Identification Number VIN D Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security wh...

Страница 397: ...ated If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconveni...

Страница 398: ...imited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtes...

Страница 399: ...annot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...

Страница 400: ...008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Owner Publications in Canada Owner s manuals are available for purchase for all current and most past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephone number ...

Страница 401: ...on about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 CURRENT PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year a...

Страница 402: ...0 00 2000 50 00 2000 20 00 2000 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM PON ORD99 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U S...

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