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Freeway Driving

Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules.

The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same
speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too

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fast or

too

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slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the

left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.

At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the
freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you
drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to
check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to
blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check
your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.

Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay
in the right lane unless you want to pass.

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.

Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure 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 sharply.

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Summary of Contents for 2002 Aztek

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Page 2: ...nformation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions 5 1 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or ove...

Page 3: ...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 c...

Page 4: ...features and controls for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions...

Page 5: ...d 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 Vehicle Sym...

Page 6: ...v These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle...

Page 7: ...e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 18 Driver Position 1 26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 27 Right Front Passenger Position 1 2...

Page 8: ...at with your body Six Way Power Seat The six way power seat control is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat or on the outboard sides both the driver s and front passenger s seats D Move t...

Page 9: ...he switches are located in the instrument panel switchbank This feature will quickly heat the seat cushions and lower part of the driver s and front passenger s seatback for added comfort The left swi...

Page 10: ...ng Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback pull up on the recliner lever located on the outboard sides of both the driver s and front passenger s seat But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle...

Page 11: ...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 uprigh...

Page 12: ...he back of the seat for proper location Split Bench Seats The seatbacks can be folded forward or reclined individually and the sections can be flipped forward or removed individually Folding or Reclin...

Page 13: ...the seatback forward The seatback will lock into place Lift up on the lever again to raise the seatback The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the upright position After raising a...

Page 14: ...eat can stay in this position or it can be removed from the vehicle by following the next steps 5 To release the front latches squeeze the angled latch release bar toward the straight crossbar 6 Remov...

Page 15: ...ed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the saf...

Page 16: ...bar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins 2 Make sure the bench seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins If the front legs are not attached c...

Page 17: ...pushing down on the rear of the seat 4 Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down 5 Lift the seatback recliner lever and raise the seatback until it locks upright 6 Push and pull on the sea...

Page 18: ...iously 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...

Page 19: ...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 kill...

Page 20: ...1 14 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop...

Page 21: ...1 15 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...est number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size...

Page 24: ...Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder bel...

Page 25: ...s you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less...

Page 26: ...desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing the button down to mak...

Page 27: ...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 inju...

Page 28: ...ou 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 cau...

Page 29: ...injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...sted 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...

Page 32: ...n 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 inju...

Page 33: ...ty belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right f...

Page 34: ...r chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Frontal air bags for t...

Page 35: ...le 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 ser...

Page 36: ...e system 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 Syste...

Page 37: ...1 31 The right front passenger s frontal air bag is 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...

Page 38: ...ght not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant an...

Page 39: ...system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impac...

Page 40: ...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 passenger s frontal air ba...

Page 41: ...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...

Page 42: ...fect 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 a...

Page 43: ...hicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belt...

Page 44: ...ll up on the latch plate to 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 wo...

Page 45: ...d 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...

Page 46: ...booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each passenger position in the rear...

Page 47: ...positions do the following 1 Remove the guide from its storage clip located on the sidewall next to the outboard side of each outside passenger position seat 2 Place the guide over the belt and inser...

Page 48: ...ssenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of...

Page 49: ...1 43 Second Row Center Position 1 Remove the elastic cord from under the driver s side of the head restraint 2 Attach the elastic cord to the comfort guide on the center passenger shoulder belt...

Page 50: ...re the elastic cord remove it from the comfort guide The elastic cord will go back under the driver s side head restraint Center Passenger Position Lap Shoulder Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat s...

Page 51: ...ge location in the roof and pull it all the way down to the lap belt Insert the metal knob on the shoulder belt into the keyhole on the lap belt buckle as shown Be sure to slide the shoulder belt part...

Page 52: ...until the belt is snug Buckle position and release the lap shoulder belt the same way as the other lap shoulder belts If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section...

Page 53: ...ety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Infants and Young Children Every ti...

Page 54: ...by doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 24...

Page 55: ...r killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag sys...

Page 56: ...raint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a...

Page 57: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secure...

Page 58: ...ack of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s bod...

Page 59: ...child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on c...

Page 60: ...eat General Motors therefore recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an old...

Page 61: ...d follow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top st...

Page 62: ...luding important safety information Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instr...

Page 63: ...H System Your vehicle has the LATCH system You ll find anchors A in both rear seat outside passenger positions To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating...

Page 64: ...g child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points B as shown here With this system use the LATCH system ins...

Page 65: ...g a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion 2 Put the child restra...

Page 66: ...e 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 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch pla...

Page 67: ...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...

Page 68: ...pair move the child restraint to a rear seat outboard position See Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position for more on this including important safety information Be sure to follow...

Page 69: ...ard 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 restraint in different directions to be sure i...

Page 70: ...g 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 wit...

Page 71: ...r belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly...

Page 72: ...push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 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...

Page 73: ...elt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal...

Page 74: ...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 the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a seat next...

Page 75: ...ars the belt 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 The lap portion...

Page 76: ...o wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchora...

Page 77: ...severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If you ever see a label on the driver s or right front passenger...

Page 78: ...e Break In 2 28 Ignition Positions 2 29 Starting Your Engine 2 31 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 32 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 38 Parking Brake 2 39 Shifting Into PARK P 2 41 Shifting Out of...

Page 79: ...cle with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially...

Page 80: ...ont of any switch to close the window Express Down Window To activate the express down feature press the rear of the driver s window switch marked with the word AUTO to the second position then releas...

Page 81: ...le 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...

Page 82: ...d a new key made Any new PASS Key III key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle See PASS KeyR III in the Index for more information on programming your new key NOTICE Your vehicle has a...

Page 83: ...le whenever you leave it D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to...

Page 84: ...stem in the Index for more information Delayed Locking With the delayed locking feature the doors will not lock immediately when locking the doors using the power door lock switch or when LOCK on the...

Page 85: ...re see Vehicle Customization in the Index If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC see Driver Information Center in the Index Rear Door Child Security Locks You vehicle is eq...

Page 86: ...the key in the vehicle Always remember to take the key with you Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your key open your door and set the locks from the inside Then get out and clo...

Page 87: ...signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again D Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow D If you re still havin...

Page 88: ...o change the way the headlamps and parking lamps operate with remote unlock confirmation see Vehicle Customization in the Index If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC see D...

Page 89: ...CE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery do the following 1 Insert...

Page 90: ...nal traction disable and heated seats A nonfunctional blank switch is substituted when an optional function is not included on the vehicle For more information see each of these features in the Index...

Page 91: ...nada 3 This message will appear in the message center located in the instrument panel cluster as an indication that your vehicle is ready to begin programming If you have the optional remote keyless e...

Page 92: ...r vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Turn the exterior lamps control from...

Page 93: ...y Mode 4 Automatic Door Locking with shift out of PARK P All Door Unlocking with shift into PARK P D Shift out of PARK P with the ignition on and the driver s door closed all doors will lock automatic...

Page 94: ...You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Delayed Locking This feature allows you to lock and u...

Page 95: ...ted is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Remote Driver s Door Unlock This featu...

Page 96: ...NLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode...

Page 97: ...emote keyless entry transmitter 3 Count the number of chimes you hear The number of chimes indicates the vehicle s current programmed mode If you do not wish to change the current mode you can either...

Page 98: ...air button is pressed 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 Exhaus...

Page 99: ...impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it Whe...

Page 100: ...alarm will go off if someone tries to open one of the doors on the vehicle without the remote keyless entry transmitter or the key or tries to turn the ignition without using the correct key The horn...

Page 101: ...ess LOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors The security light will start flashing to let you know the system is armed Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your...

Page 102: ...ry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause un...

Page 103: ...vice PASS Key III to have keys made and programmed to the system See your dealer who can service PASS Key III to get a new key blank that is a cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system...

Page 104: ...dealer 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 long run if you follow these gu...

Page 105: ...ct key if so is it all the way in 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 B ACCESSORY...

Page 106: ...Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the power windows the audio system the optional sunroof and the optional Electronic Level Control ELC will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignitio...

Page 107: ...start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of...

Page 108: ...into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded th...

Page 109: ...This ensures that the system is operating properly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Th...

Page 110: ...sn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine...

Page 111: ...use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for higher speeds Warm Up Shift Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle designed to warm up the engine fas...

Page 112: ...xle Use THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine NOTICE If your vehicle seems to st...

Page 113: ...pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Shift Lock Release This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift...

Page 114: ...t 3 Remove the override access slot by pressing down on the bottom of the panel and lifting up 4 Press the shift lock release lever in with the access panel cover 5 Move the shift lever out of PARK P...

Page 115: ...left foot To release the tension on the parking brake cable you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake When you remo...

Page 116: ...move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parkin...

Page 117: ...ift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift you...

Page 118: ...pressure on the shift lever by pushing the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then hold the button on the lever and move the shift lever out of PARK P If you ever ho...

Page 119: ...coming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the...

Page 120: ...ow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the h...

Page 121: ...urn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster and the optional HUD...

Page 122: ...for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off If you need to leave the signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km turn off the signal and then turn it back on He...

Page 123: ...er that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the wind...

Page 124: ...could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically dis...

Page 125: ...nt to go faster don t hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed D Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the SET...

Page 126: ...ier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the acce...

Page 127: ...the parking lamps together with the following D Sidemarker Lamps D Taillamps D Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previous...

Page 128: ...p of the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make your reduced intensity high beam headlamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met D...

Page 129: ...e the DRL are on the parking lamps will turn on automatically Your fog lamps will go off when you switch to high beams When you return to low beam the fog lamps will come back on Using your high beams...

Page 130: ...ng D Unlock a door using the key when the interior lamps control is in DOOR and when the ignition is in OFF or D press UNLOCK on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter when the interior lamps c...

Page 131: ...our vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC you can program this feature on or off See Driver Information Center in the Index Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps wil...

Page 132: ...Customization in the Index If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC see Remote Lock Feedback under Driver Information Center in the Index Headlamp Exit Delay The headlamp exi...

Page 133: ...lamp Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located in the rear of the vehicle above the liftgate tailgate opening and it does not have an on off switch The lamp will go on each time you open the doors if the i...

Page 134: ...n the direction you want the mirror to go If you are not adjusting either mirror leave the control in the center off position This prevents moving the mirrors accidentally once you have adjusted them...

Page 135: ...nt to prevent the door from lowering too far Open the glove box until the door is partway open then pull the door down if you need it fully opened To close the glove box the door must be pressed up pa...

Page 136: ...oor opener with the opening in the storage compartment door Make sure the garage door opener button is facing down and then press the opener firmly into the garage door opener compartment 6 Once the o...

Page 137: ...ear passenger doors and the tailgate Front Door Utility Packs Option The optional front door utility packs provide extra storage space The utility packs are located in the front door pockets of your v...

Page 138: ...ts elasticity and to keep the rear exit clear Store the net in the pouch behind either front seat in the optional front door utility packs or in one of the optional side convenience nets Cargo Net Sys...

Page 139: ...has a maximum capacity of 100 lbs 45 kg for the front and rear nets and 35 lbs 20 kg for the side nets It is not designed to hold larger heavier loads Store such loads on the floor of your vehicle as...

Page 140: ...pact discs cassette tapes and it has a coinholder You can also remove the rubber mat Once items are removed or added properly secure the console cooler as described earlier To remove the console coole...

Page 141: ...lever again to roll the tray back into the vehicle You will hear a click when the tray is locked into position The sliding rear convenience cargo tray can provide more storage in the rear of the vehi...

Page 142: ...sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the sliding rear convenience cargo tray 2 Press down on the release lever and pull the tray fully rearward onto the tailgate until...

Page 143: ...cks from the two rear floor retainers by pushing the button down and pressing them inward 3 Disengage the front forks from the retainers by lifting and pulling the assembly toward you Replacing the Fl...

Page 144: ...talled first for the sliding rear convenience cargo tray to stay locked into place See Replacing the Floor Track Assembly listed previously for more information 1 Pick up the tray by the handle and su...

Page 145: ...ision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If you have the lu...

Page 146: ...100 kg on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle...

Page 147: ...Your luggage carrier has release levers within the end of each crossrail support To adjust the crossrail s first remove the sunroof stop A by using the tool B located in the plastic bag in the glove...

Page 148: ...ls forward or backward as needed to accommodate loads of various sizes After repositioning the crossrails engage the release lever This will lock the crossrails in place NOTICE Do not open the sunroof...

Page 149: ...can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them o...

Page 150: ...with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any obje...

Page 151: ...can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio There is a single front power outlet located on the floor console above the vents There are two rear power outlets...

Page 152: ...ot covered by your warranty OnStarR System If Equipped OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a one touch hands free communication link between you an...

Page 153: ...is light will indicate the status of the system A solid green light will come on when you start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on and is ready to make or receive calls If the light bli...

Page 154: ...An advisor will contact the appropriate help D Remote Diagnostics If an instrument panel light comes on press the OnStar Services button An advisor can perform a check of the engine on board computer...

Page 155: ...ited States Alaska Hawaii and Canada D available when the vehicle is within the operating range of a cellular provider D subject to limitations caused by atmospheric conditions such as severe weather...

Page 156: ...ess open the glass panel The glass panel and sunshade will fully open When the glass panel is express opening pressing the switch forward will stop it If you press the switch for more than one and a h...

Page 157: ...2 80 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 158: ...Vents F Audio System G Side Vents H Turn Signal Multifunction Lever I Exterior and Interior Lamp Controls J Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped K Hood Release L Parking Brake M Horn N Ignition...

Page 159: ...w your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The indicator warning lights and gages are exp...

Page 160: ...C you may toggle the odometer to either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada See Driver Information Center in the Index Trip Odometers In addition to the standard odometer the...

Page 161: ...d you began driving If you use the retro active reset feature after you have started the vehicle but before you begin moving the display will show the number of miles kilometers you drove during the l...

Page 162: ...ages 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...

Page 163: ...f the air bag readiness light stays on after 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 b...

Page 164: ...States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on...

Page 165: ...ON 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 If Equipped United States Canada The traction control sys...

Page 166: ...Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignitio...

Page 167: ...E Continued Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test This ligh...

Page 168: ...ion by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank in the Index The diagnostic system...

Page 169: ...and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent...

Page 170: ...tion is on Here are four things that some owners ask about All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage D At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before...

Page 171: ...ge center could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the message on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Service Traction System Warn...

Page 172: ...is is normal Slippery road conditions may exist if this message appears so adjust your driving accordingly The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting w...

Page 173: ...and this message comes on the engine oil level may be too low There may also be another problem causing low oil pressure CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine ca...

Page 174: ...vehicle serviced immediately Change Engine Oil Message United States Canada If this change engine oil message comes on and stays on after you started the engine have the oil changed For additional in...

Page 175: ...ge will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the driver s or passenger s door is open Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message United States Canada This message will come on when the ignition...

Page 176: ...must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key III system at this time Low Fuel Warning Message United States Canada If your fuel is low the warning message will come o...

Page 177: ...then to ON If the message stays on see your dealer right away Low Washer Fluid Warning Message United States Canada If your washer fluid is low the warning message will come on and stay on until you...

Page 178: ...ning Message Option United States Canada You will receive this message when there is a spare tire on the vehicle when the anti lock brake system warning light comes on or when the rear differential fl...

Page 179: ...ave the Driver Information Center DIC see Vehicle Customization in the Index If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC see Driver Information Center in the Index Key Fob Batte...

Page 180: ...iver Information Center DIC If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC the display is located on the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer directly above t...

Page 181: ...isplay the compass reading and the outside temperature If the temperature is below 38_F 3_C the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the temperature and the word ICE for two minutes AVG...

Page 182: ...r metric Press the SET button to toggle between English or metric The odometer the trip odometer and if your vehicle is equipped the head up display will also change OFF No driver information will be...

Page 183: ...ystem The current zone number for compass variance will be displayed in place of the symbol Use the SET button to select the zone number from the graphic shown to select the current area of the countr...

Page 184: ...features that were last programmed to correspond to your transmitter If you unlock your vehicle using your key instead of your transmitter the DIC will not change drivers and your vehicle will recall...

Page 185: ...headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for 60 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in 30 second activation mode The mode to w...

Page 186: ...are locked using the optional remote keyless entry transmitter D the interior lamp override is turned on or D there is no occupant activity detected for an illumination period of 25 seconds Before yo...

Page 187: ...itter D the interior lamp override is turned on or D there is no occupant activity detected for an illumination period of 25 seconds Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed...

Page 188: ...ALL If the auto door unlock feature has been programmed to DRIVER or ALL the automatic door unlock feature can also be programmed to one of the following modes PARK All doors will unlock when the shi...

Page 189: ...complete the locking of the vehicle OFF The doors will always lock immediately when you lock the doors using the power door lock switch or press LOCK on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter B...

Page 190: ...ALL or ALL The mode you selected is now set You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Unlock Feedba...

Page 191: ...following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Lock Feedback The lock feedback feature can be programmed to one of the following modes OFF When...

Page 192: ...rsonalization features PERSONALIZATION SELECTION IS DONE will appear briefly Then PRESS SET TO EXIT MODE TO CONTINUE will appear Pressing SET will exit you out of the DIC Pressing MODE will take you t...

Page 193: ...ssage D Low Brake Fluid Warning Message See each of these in the Index for more information Be sure to continue scanning your displays controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle w...

Page 194: ...D image brightness The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the ambient light conditions in the direction your vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer knob set If you are facing a...

Page 195: ...y on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit If the ignition is on and you can t see the HUD image check to see if one of the following has occurred D The HUD unit is covered by somethin...

Page 196: ...10 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System RDS 3 18 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio...

Page 197: ...speed The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate Temperature Knob The center knob controls the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn it clockwise toward...

Page 198: ...t or defog the windows will help clear the vents of moisture While floor defog or defrost mode is selected the system will automatically go to outside air mode Recirculation Press this button to limit...

Page 199: ...mperature Slide the D lever downward to lower the temperature Passenger s Side Temperature Lever The lever on the right adjusts the air temperature on the passenger s side independent of the temperatu...

Page 200: ...t or defog the windows will help clear the vents of moisture While floor defog or defrost mode is selected the system will automatically go to outside air mode Recirculation Press this button to limit...

Page 201: ...en it is idling or after it has been turned off This is normal Heating Move the temperature control toward the red area to warm the air In the floor mode outside air will be brought in and sent throug...

Page 202: ...reased airflow to the side vents close the center vents Operating the HVAC system in the recirculation mode may cause fogging of the vehicle s windows when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fo...

Page 203: ...ob located on the front of the vents clockwise to close or counterclockwise to open the louvers Opening and closing the louvers will also direct airflow from side to side Ventilation Tips D Keep the h...

Page 204: ...d off See Retained Accessory Power RAP in the Index Setting the Clock Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MIN to represent minutes Press and hold the hou...

Page 205: ...ce 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 speed The volume level should always soun...

Page 206: ...ill only scan the six presets that are in the selected band Press one of the SCAN arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will scan preset stations with a strong signal only The sound will mut...

Page 207: ...the desired preset equalization setting Each time you press EQ another setting will appear on the display You can preset up to six equalization settings by performing the following steps 1 Turn the ra...

Page 208: ...tuned to You can use RDS to display program information and to control your radio With RDS the radio can do the following D Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to D se...

Page 209: ...select the interrupt format and press and hold the PROG TYPE button until you hear a beep The asterisk will be removed from the display and so will the brackets When you are listening to a compact di...

Page 210: ...will appear on the display These text messages are from the RDS broadcaster to the listening public and may be general information such as artist and song title call in phone numbers etc Press this bu...

Page 211: ...the current radio station or a related network station you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing If the compact disc player was being used the compact disc will stay i...

Page 212: ...ontinue moving backward or forward through the disc SCAN Press and hold one of the SCAN arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The disc will go to the n...

Page 213: ...laying correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and...

Page 214: ...w to go to the next or previous station and stay there The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press and hold one of the SCAN arrows for two se...

Page 215: ...may want to decrease the treble To adjust all of the tone controls to the middle position press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display EQ Equalizer This feature allows you to choose preset b...

Page 216: ...ion you are currently tuned to You can use RDS to display program information and to control your radio With RDS the radio can do the following D Seek only to stations with the types of programs you w...

Page 217: ...interrupt format and press and hold the PROG TYPE button until you hear a beep The asterisk will be removed from the display and so will the brackets When you are listening to a cassette tape or a co...

Page 218: ...as a message INFO will appear on the display These text messages are from the RDS broadcaster to the listening public and may be general information such as artist and song title call in phone numbers...

Page 219: ...he volume is muted or a cassette tape or a compact disc is playing If the cassette tape or compact disc player was being used the cassette tape or compact disc will stay in the player and resume play...

Page 220: ...radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during reverse operation by using TUNE 6 D Dolby Press this pushbutton to reduce background noise DOLBY NR ON...

Page 221: ...Tape Messages If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape it could be for one of the following reasons TIGHT TAPE This message is displayed when the tape is tight and the player can t turn...

Page 222: ...on it will start to play When the disc is inserted 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...

Page 223: ...splay BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing CD TAPE Press this button to switch between playing a cassette tape and a compact disc if both are loaded when listening to the...

Page 224: ...MED or MAX Each higher choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volu...

Page 225: ...rn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select AM FM1 or FM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected 5 Press and hold one of the...

Page 226: ...ance between the right and left speakers push the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to adjust the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound bet...

Page 227: ...ame will appear on the display instead of the frequency Most RDS stations provide their station name the time of day and a Program Type PTY for their current programming Finding a PTY Station P TYPE P...

Page 228: ...ed pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the PTY you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton RDS Messages ALERT This type of announcement warns o...

Page 229: ...act disc player This compact disc player will hold up to six discs To insert one disc do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button 3 Wait for the lig...

Page 230: ...isc Messages later in this section LOAD CD Eject The CD eject side of this button will eject a disc or discs if you have multiple discs loaded To eject a disc or discs from the disc player perform one...

Page 231: ...n the display Press RPT again to turn if off RDM Random With random you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one disc or on all of the discs To use random do one of the f...

Page 232: ...n hold the knob until the display flashes AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc s is in the player Using Song List Mode The integrated six disc CD changer has a feature called song lis...

Page 233: ...T button continuously two beeps will be heard to confirm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the so...

Page 234: ...sources AM FM cassette tapes and CDs However the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to For example rear seat passengers may liste...

Page 235: ...press the up or down arrow to tune to the next or previous station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking The SEEK button is inactive if the AM FM mode on the front radio is in use While li...

Page 236: ...press this button to select a disc TAPE CD Press this button to switch between playing a cassette tape or a compact disc when listening to the radio The inactive tape or compact disc will remain safe...

Page 237: ...e works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed With THEFTLOCK activa...

Page 238: ...te tape or a compact disc when listening to the radio MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press it again or any other radio button to turn mute off Understanding Radio Reception AM The range...

Page 239: ...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 ad...

Page 240: ...action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer GM Part No 1234478...

Page 241: ...and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edg...

Page 242: ...iving 4 7 Control of a Vehicle 4 8 Braking 4 10 Traction Control System If Equipped 4 12 All Wheel Drive AWD System Option 4 12 Steering 4 14 Off Road Recovery 4 15 Passing 4 16 Loss of Control 4 18 D...

Page 243: ...uld buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index In fact most serious injuries and fatalities to unbelted occupants can be reduced or prevented by the use of safety belts In a rollover crash an unbelted pe...

Page 244: ...llover crash in any type of vehicle including utility vehicles Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in...

Page 245: ...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 Bu...

Page 246: ...s 0 05 percent in both France and Germany The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of cours...

Page 247: ...in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that perso...

Page 248: ...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 thr...

Page 249: ...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 h...

Page 250: ...f the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is program...

Page 251: ...even the very 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...

Page 252: ...always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehic...

Page 253: ...it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Her...

Page 254: ...f the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck...

Page 255: ...a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder whil...

Page 256: ...dicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic D Do not g...

Page 257: ...t a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle D Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starti...

Page 258: ...r 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 o...

Page 259: ...Drive defensively D Don t drink and drive D Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you D Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more spac...

Page 260: ...When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Ke...

Page 261: ...t wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it har...

Page 262: ...is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplani...

Page 263: ...to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and t...

Page 264: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy...

Page 265: ...into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you ar...

Page 266: ...e it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are so...

Page 267: ...leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is wel...

Page 268: ...or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going d...

Page 269: ...scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving...

Page 270: ...ce 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 abilit...

Page 271: ...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...

Page 272: ...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...

Page 273: ...towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy To...

Page 274: ...e on the ground Dolly Towing If you have a two wheel drive vehicle it can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground To dolly tow your vehicle do the following 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 P...

Page 275: ...r axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this B...

Page 276: ...ing CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash D Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly D Neve...

Page 277: ...sor should operate for brief periods of time If the sound continues for an extended period of time longer than one minute or occurs many times within one trip your vehicle needs service Using heavier...

Page 278: ...ilering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used...

Page 279: ...er parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads D You can use THIRD 3 or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize h...

Page 280: ...you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loa...

Page 281: ...l the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety...

Page 282: ...s the air inside your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index 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 Acquai...

Page 283: ...bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and i...

Page 284: ...you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1 000 lbs 450 kg drive in THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERD...

Page 285: ...nce When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation...

Page 286: ...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 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 20 Chan...

Page 287: ...ng column Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the...

Page 288: ...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...

Page 289: ...the cigarette lighter or in the accessory power outlet s Turn off the radios and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open t...

Page 290: ...moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could ge...

Page 291: ...the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of...

Page 292: ...s 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service NOTI...

Page 293: ...e jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the goo...

Page 294: ...d Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation If an overheated engine condition exists an overheat protect...

Page 295: ...ving 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 See Overhe...

Page 296: ...necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be sa...

Page 297: ...ecovery Tank CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fa...

Page 298: ...the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without c...

Page 299: ...us Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the...

Page 300: ...ry You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and...

Page 301: ...d be severely damaged 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly count...

Page 302: ...ant 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 Housing Bypass Tube 3 After the engine cools open the c...

Page 303: ...se close the valves after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose ge...

Page 304: ...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 9 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL CO...

Page 305: ...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 p...

Page 306: ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is located in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle on the passenger s side 1 Remove the optional side convenience net 2 Open...

Page 307: ...s by turning the wing bolt counterclockwise Slightly lift up the jack from the bracket tab and then take it out of the storage compartment Separate the jack and remove the folding wrench from the jack...

Page 308: ...on about the compact spare A Hoist Shaft B Folding Wrench C Hoist Assembly D Retainer E Spring F Spare Tire 1 Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out to expose the hoist shaft 2 Attach the folding wre...

Page 309: ...tire not to lower Do the following to check the cable 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible 2 If not visible see Secondary Latch System later in this section 3 If visible first try...

Page 310: ...rear bumper Use the spare tire hoist to raise lower and store the compact spare See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare A Sliding Rear Convenience Ca...

Page 311: ...sion tube that is attached at the front of the storage compartment 7 Insert one end of the extension tube to the hoist shaft and attach the folding wrench to the other end of the extension tube 8 Turn...

Page 312: ...er in this section 3 If visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot over tighten the cable 4 Loosen the ca...

Page 313: ...t spare tire correctly CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt R...

Page 314: ...ehicle ahead of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 4 Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch s...

Page 315: ...are while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand 8 When the spare tire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening 9 If the c...

Page 316: ...is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare If the cable is not visible start this procedure at Step 2 1 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6...

Page 317: ...ring 5 Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place this lets you know that the secondary latch has released 6 Lower the jack by turning the folding wrenc...

Page 318: ...hen the spare tire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening 10 If the cable is hanging turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up Have the hoist as...

Page 319: ...vehicle has aluminum wheels remove the wheel nut caps using the wheel wrench 2 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the folding wrench Turn the handle about 180 degrees then flip the han...

Page 320: ...se the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never ge...

Page 321: ...e off the flat tire 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting 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 b...

Page 322: ...serious accident 8 Install the spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the...

Page 323: ...s tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts...

Page 324: ...nted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down If the spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing upwards its secondary latch won t work properly and the spare tire could l...

Page 325: ...ench to the hoist shaft Use the extension tube if you have the optional sliding rear convenience cargo tray 5 Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire For all wheel drive vehicles when...

Page 326: ...tment cover back on To put the cover back on slip the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the bottom of the cover opening Push the cover in place and push down the tab on the top of the cover so that...

Page 327: ...ook 4 Install the wing nut and the J hook to the D ring through the center hole of the tire 5 Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the floor Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is se...

Page 328: ...compartment door of the sliding rear tray 3 Remove the rear cap on the bottom of the storage compartment and flip the D ring up 4 Lay the tire on top of the driver s side storage compartment with the...

Page 329: ...the cover so that it rests in the groove This secures the cover in place Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Ch...

Page 330: ...ins on your compact spare All Wheel Drive Option NOTICE After installing a compact spare tire on a vehicle with all wheel drive you will need to drive with light to moderate acceleration for 10 second...

Page 331: ...oo 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...

Page 332: ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 23 All Wheel Drive Option 6 25 Engine Coolant 6 29 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 29 Power Steering Fluid 6 30 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 31 Brakes 6 35 Battery 6 36 Bulb Replacem...

Page 333: ...ou 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 manua...

Page 334: ...be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer per...

Page 335: ...our vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not avail...

Page 336: ...thing to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use...

Page 337: ...ling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The fuel cap is located on the driver s side of the vehicle While refueling let the fuel cap hang by the tether as shown T...

Page 338: ...on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This...

Page 339: ...g the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Th...

Page 340: ...handle located on the driver s side under the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and slide the secondary hood release from left to right 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure...

Page 341: ...Block B Remote Positive Terminal C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick E Brake Master Cylinder F Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir G Battery H Radiator Pressure Cap I E...

Page 342: ...urate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is located at the front of the engine compartment near the center The dipstick handle has a bright ye...

Page 343: ...ngine 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 The engine oil fill cap is located just behind the engine...

Page 344: ...te 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...

Page 345: ...l GM Oil Life Systemt Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based...

Page 346: ...OLD SET TO RESET 3 Press and hold the SET button until 100 is displayed You will hear three chimes and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will go off If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on the syst...

Page 347: ...aner Filter To check or replace the filter do the following 1 Remove the two clamps on the duct 2 Remove the duct 3 Unlatch the two hooks on top of the engine air cleaner filter housing 4 Remove and r...

Page 348: ...r in place when you re driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped Passenger compartment air both outside and recirculated air is routed through a passenger compartment filter which is part o...

Page 349: ...he outer access panel 3 Then squeeze the tab on the left of the inner access panel to open the door 4 The first air filter will pull straight out To remove the second reach in and slide it toward the...

Page 350: ...k and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven u...

Page 351: ...tarting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid...

Page 352: ...without shutting off the engine follow these steps The dipstick is located toward the back of the engine compartment next to the brake master cylinder The dipstick handle is a bright red loop See Engi...

Page 353: ...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 DEXRON...

Page 354: ...etermine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is b...

Page 355: ...cant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the le...

Page 356: ...OOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warn...

Page 357: ...engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NO...

Page 358: ...e of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD...

Page 359: ...to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION...

Page 360: ...ex for more information on location Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right of the remote positive terminal at the back of the engine compartment When to Check...

Page 361: ...ould add fluid 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 use the proper fluid can cause leaks and dam...

Page 362: ...r 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 This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the...

Page 363: ...ork 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 wh...

Page 364: ...ot work 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...

Page 365: ...ditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to he...

Page 366: ...linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone p...

Page 367: ...attery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement For...

Page 368: ...eadlamp assembly by pulling it forward away from the vehicle 4 Disconnect the electrical connector by pulling back on the locking tab located on the electrical connector to separate the two connectors...

Page 369: ...on the bulb 10 Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one quarter of a turn counterclockwise 11 Reinstall the bulb access cover making sure it is in place...

Page 370: ...move the two inboard screws attaching the lamp to the fender bracket 3 Unsnap the lamp assembly by lifting straight up 4 Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle 5 Unscrew the bulb socket from the...

Page 371: ...the tab popping back out 8 To reinstall the lamp assembly align the tapered pin on the bottom of the lamp with the plastic socket on the fender bracket Push down until the pin snaps into the socket 9...

Page 372: ...nd gently pushing the new one into the bulb socket 6 Line up the tabs on the bulb socket with the gaps in the socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the lamp housing You will hear a click 7...

Page 373: ...1 Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting 2 Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wipe pattern The blades are more accessible for removal replacement...

Page 374: ...a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious i...

Page 375: ...erloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough r...

Page 376: ...cheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tir...

Page 377: ...r location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performan...

Page 378: ...ere applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by th...

Page 379: ...to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A...

Page 380: ...e kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels w...

Page 381: ...Continued CAUTION Continued The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if...

Page 382: ...ntil 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...

Page 383: ...ructions 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 m...

Page 384: ...allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth D Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may hav...

Page 385: ...lts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass shoul...

Page 386: ...hs During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle prov...

Page 387: ...sive 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 s...

Page 388: ...f 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 Clean...

Page 389: ...y 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 fr...

Page 390: ...6 59 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials...

Page 391: ...d registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Lab...

Page 392: ...different fuses located in the underhood fuse block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go off and remain that way If this happens replace the right fuse with one of the same kind and correc...

Page 393: ...use you can borrow one that has the same amperage or use one of the spare fuses in the underhood fuse and relay center Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the ra...

Page 394: ...e 7 Spare 8 Spare 9 Spare 10 Turn Signal and Hazard Lamp Flashers 11 Power Seats 12 Electronic Level Control ELC Compressor 13 Liftglass and Endgate 14 Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet 15 ELC Compressor Re...

Page 395: ...Lock Ignition Key Solenoid 32 Not Used 34 Power Sunroof 35 Power Windows 36 Map Lamps Courtesy Lamps and Instrument Panel Lights Fuses Usage 37 Radio 38 UQ3 Radio Amplifier 39 Head Up Display 40 Hazar...

Page 396: ...rtment Overview in the Index for more information on location The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement fuse is needed To remove the cover press the two tabs in and lift up the cover Mini...

Page 397: ...8 Driver s High Beam Headlamp 19 Ignition Switch Battery Power 20 Parking Lamps Front and Rear Mini Fuses Usage 21 Air Pump Emissions Controls 22 Spare 23 Passenger s High Beam Headlamp 24 Spare 25 Sp...

Page 398: ...Power Outlets Level Control Power Seats and Mirrors and Body Computer 46 Spare J Style Fuse Usage 47 Main Battery Fuse for HVAC Blower and Ignition 3 relay 48 Main Battery fuse for Ignition Switch Rad...

Page 399: ...Relay 59 Cooling Fan 60 Ignition 1 Relay 61 Cooling Fan 62 Cooling Fan 63 Air Pump Spare Fuses Usage 64 Spare 65 Spare 66 Spare 67 Spare 68 Spare 69 Spare Fuse Puller 70 Fuse Puller Diode Diode for Ai...

Page 400: ...omatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts 7 0 L Complete Overhaul 10 0 quarts 9 5 L AWD Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 8 7 quarts 8 2 L Complete Overhaul 10 8 quarts 10...

Page 401: ...e work on your air conditioning system be performed by a qualified technician Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1 7 lbs 0 8 kg Use Refrigerant Oil R134a Systems Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts E...

Page 402: ...services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services...

Page 403: ...t 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...

Page 404: ...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...

Page 405: ...ions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your...

Page 406: ...aintenance Inspections following Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nulli...

Page 407: ...oil message will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not i...

Page 408: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7...

Page 409: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 8...

Page 410: ...footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rota...

Page 411: ...pection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions...

Page 412: ...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...

Page 413: ...00 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if yo...

Page 414: ...nditions the filter may require replacement more often j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation...

Page 415: ...er towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transa...

Page 416: ...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...

Page 417: ...e Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Spare Tire Check At least twice a year after the monthly inflation check of the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated to the correct tire inflation pres...

Page 418: ...corrosive environment Starter Switch 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...

Page 419: ...sary Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the ON position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake t...

Page 420: ...g 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 br...

Page 421: ...eaks 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 th...

Page 422: ...necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hoses at transfer case and differential for kinks and proper installation Brake System Inspection Inspec...

Page 423: ...lant 50 50 mixture of clean 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 Supr...

Page 424: ...SAGE 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...

Page 425: ...vided 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...

Page 426: ...7 25 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 427: ...7 26 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 428: ...3 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 5 Customer Assistance Offices 8 6 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Pontiac Roadside Assis...

Page 429: ...s that can give you safety security comfort and convenience What Makes Up Pontiac Cares D A 3 year 36 000 mile 60 000 km Bumper to Bumper Warranty D Customer Assistance D Roadside Assistance D Courtes...

Page 430: ...hould be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales servi...

Page 431: ...ur Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Coun...

Page 432: ...172 1 800 762 2737 or 1 800 833 7668 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROADSIDE 762 3743 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish U S Virgin Islands 1 800...

Page 433: ...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 Pr...

Page 434: ...Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs D Hotels D Glass replacement D Tire repair facilities D Rental vehicle or taxis...

Page 435: ...ehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program...

Page 436: ...uel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable...

Page 437: ...ibed herein at its sole discretion Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GO...

Page 438: ...Ottawa Ontario K1A 0N5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 80...

Page 439: ...d intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warra...

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