Chevrolet 2003 Malibu, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ls 3 18 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 23 FeaturesandControls 2 1 n u I W U Y G I I I J 3 38 A t Idin Cttctnm c Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 29 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Sewice 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Bulb Replacement 5 45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51 Tires 5 52 Appearance Care 5 72 Vehicle Identificat...

Page 3: ...the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it You can obtain a Frenchcopy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle ...

Page 4: ...ng These mean there i s something that could hurt I you orotherpeople I I In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen iii ...

Page 5: ... in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labelsthat use symbolsinsteadof text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown alongwith the text describing the operationor information relatingto a specific component control message gageor indicator If you need help figuring o...

Page 6: ...A TTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD z SECURE CHILDSEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT 1 DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH u SIGNALS G TURN LAMPS Pf ENGINE COOLANT TEMP CHARGING BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT d ENGINEOIL PRE...

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Page 8: ...raint 1 40 Top Strap 1 41 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for 3CllCLY Del1 L A l W IUCl I Ju P L A n l r r r 4 qn Top Strap Anchor Location 1 42 Children LATCH System 1 43 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Securing a Child Restraint in aCenterRear Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front LATCH System 1...

Page 9: ...ovement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving 1 Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by holding the control up or down Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by holding the front of the control up or down 0 Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by holding the rear of the control up or down If your vehicle has this feature the power seat control is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat 1 3 ...

Page 11: ... outboard side of the seatand move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...ill be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can tdo it s job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Thensit properly II L r r L A e e e 4 r f i h h r ...

Page 13: ... through the trunk or pulled open from inside the vehicle To close the split folding rear seatback push the seatback up until you hear a click Then pull on the seatback to make sure it is secure 1 Open the trunk and pull one or both of the tethers located on the driver s side of the trunk The left tether will open the larger side of the seatback The right tether will open the smaller side of the s...

Page 14: ... same crash you might notbe if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt fastened properly too ai u c rlec n trral y u u passtaryt ra I J C S L Q I G 1 I 1 1L 1 9 I _ It is extremely c lge us to ride in a cargo area inside or outsideof a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ridein any area of your vehic...

Page 15: ...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 som etimeswalk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goe...

Page 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 9 ...

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Page 18: ...side down And yourchance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety beits not insteaa oi tnem Every air bag system ev...

Page 19: ...ous injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 31 or Infants...

Page 20: ...ht To see how see Manual Seats on page 1 2or Six Way Power Driver Seat on page1 3 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickiy II ulls rlappe IS 1e111le ueI1 go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks vr I I 9...

Page 21: ...ate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly ifyou ever had to 1 14 ...

Page 22: ...nder thelap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This couldcause serious or evenfatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulderand across thechest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 15 ...

Page 23: ...sired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoul...

Page 24: ... is too loose It won t give nearly as mucn protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...kled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt intothe buckle nearest you A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 18 ...

Page 26: ...h would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should i L L l l A I 1 1 1 U G VVUI I I UVGI 11IC 31 IUUIUGI at a t 1 L I I I I C 1 19 ...

Page 27: ... twisted across the body You can be seuslyinjuredbyatwistedbelt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width o f the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 20 ...

Page 28: ...way Refore y01 clnse the dnnr he s r e the he t is nlrt n f the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and yourvehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 21 ...

Page 29: ...as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbeltedpeople in the rear seat are hurt more often in...

Page 30: ...k it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reachesthe buckle tilt the Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 7 30 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be abie to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ...

Page 31: ...touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply forceat your abdomen This could cause serious or evenfatal 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 1 24 ...

Page 32: ... crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 25 ...

Page 33: ...r Rear Passenger Position U Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 26 ...

Page 34: ... position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 27 ...

Page 35: ...the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt ...

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Page 37: ...en the seatbackand the inte riorbody leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extenderwill belong enough for you The extender will ...

Page 38: ...he hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer ifthey are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children needto use safety belt...

Page 39: ...se to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center o f the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraintthat belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still ver...

Page 40: ... way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 33 ...

Page 41: ...ren up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint I People shou never hold a baby il ieir arms while riding in a vehicle A baby...

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Page 43: ...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 particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs N F Newborn infants need complete support including supportfor the head andneck Thi...

Page 44: ...ettle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a bodyarea that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rest...

Page 45: ...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 bodywith the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 38 ...

Page 46: ... 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 child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over eachof th...

Page 47: ... instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in therear rather than the front seat General Motors therefore recommends thatchild restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a...

Page 48: ...ild is in it Some child restraintshave a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraintduring a collision For it to work a top strap must beproperly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equippedchild restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others requirethe top strapalways tobe anchored Be sure to read and follow theinstructionsfor your chil...

Page 49: ...ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored In the United States some child restraints also have a top strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the sa...

Page 50: ... system each seating position with the LATCH system will have a label applied to the seatback at each anchor position I I The labels are located near the base of the two rear outside seating positions In order to use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear king cniia restrain1Tnar nas attacnlng points b...

Page 51: ...ld restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for theLATCH system or Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position in the Index for information on how to secure a child restraint in your vehicle With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to secure ...

Page 52: ...estraint in different To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchorand then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position U If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System onpage 1 43 You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part abo...

Page 53: ...Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 46 ...

Page 54: ...l to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 47 ...

Page 55: ... the child inthe child restraintwhen and as the instructions say See TopStraponpage 1 41if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 2 Put the restraint on the seat plate and pulling it along the belt 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructionswill show you how 1 48 ...

Page 56: ...own on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 49 ...

Page 57: ...u can securea forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See Top Strap on page 1 41 if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraintwhen and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back a...

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Page 59: ...nee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Pushand pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 52 ...

Page 60: ...ren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate a...

Page 61: ...ing control of the vehicle Anyone who is up against or very closeto any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint syst...

Page 62: ... the air bag symbol I The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 27 Where Are the Air Bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering vvi teei 1 55 ...

Page 63: ... bag the bag might 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 andan air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near anyother air bag covering 1 56 ...

Page 64: ... the vehicle slows down in frontal and near frontal impacts i si I t I L L at L What Makes an Air Bag Inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering ...

Page 65: ...This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon asit is CAUTION Continued safe to do so 1 ou have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windsh...

Page 66: ...erings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There air bag system parts in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications ...

Page 67: ...hey can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts Aft I aCrash I A crash can damage the restraint systemsin your vehicle A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person usin...

Page 68: ... duringamoreseverecrash then youneednew parts system parts See Supplemental Restraint System If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced SRS on page 1 53 If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or re...

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Page 70: ...rting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 18 New Vehicle Break In 2 18 Ignition Positions 2 18 Passlock 2 1 1 Starting Your Engine 2 19 Engine Coolant Heater 2 20 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 22 Parking Brake 2 25 Shifting Out of Park P 2 27 Engine Exhaust 2 28 Running Your EngineWhile You Are Parked 2 29 Shifting Into Park P 2 25 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 28 Mirrors 2 30 Manual Rearview Mirror ...

Page 71: ...h the lition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Page 72: ...o to your dealer for the correct key code See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 5for more information Notice Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have spare keys When a new vehicle is delivered the key has a...

Page 73: ... may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modificationsto this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system I f the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the d...

Page 74: ...ned on The parking lamps will flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred Remote Trunk Release The trunk will unlock when thevehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed as long as the trunk lockout is not engaged You can open the trunk withthe transmitter when the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h when theparking brake is engaged or when the ignition is off The interior lamps will come o...

Page 75: ...e horn chirp feature repeat the above procedure Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlockingyour vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Rememberto bring any remainingtransmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement tra...

Page 76: ...g the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter 1 Use a flat object like a coin to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter 2 Remove the battery and replace it with the new one Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up...

Page 77: ...er permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening Young children who get into unlocked Outsiders can easily enter through an There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or remote keyless entry system...

Page 78: ...ft in the ignition See Lockout Protection on page 2 12 later in this section When LOCK on the driver s power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver s door open three chimes will be heard The doors will not lock Seven seconds after the driver s door has been closed all of the doors will lock and the parking lamps will flash twice The horn will also chirp i...

Page 79: ...ry system if equipped All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P Automatic driver s door only unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P and the key is turned to OFF Mode 3 All doors automaticallylock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P No automatic door unlock Mode 4 No automatic door lock or unlock Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it wa...

Page 80: ...when this feature is in use If you want to open a rear door while the security lock is on do the following 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you do not cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work ...

Page 81: ...g your vehicle open your door and set the locks from the inside then get out and close the door To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder When closing the trunk close from the center ensure it fully latches It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause ...

Page 82: ...activated Also the remote trunk release will only work when either the ignition is off or with the ignition in ON while either the parking brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h To turn the lockout on slide the switch all the way to the left ON To turn the lockout off slide the switch all the way to the right OFF When the lockout is on the remote trunk release switch on th...

Page 83: ...nk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside Trap Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your trunk you can order a trap resistant trunkkit from your dealer This kit includes a modified trunk latch a lighted release handle and seatback tether...

Page 84: ...h the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heatand can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 15 ...

Page 85: ...dow while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch Window Lockout The driver s power window controls also include a lock out button Press the LOCK OUT button to stop the front and rear passengers from using their window switches The driver can still operate all the windows with the lock on Press the LOCK OUT button again to return to n...

Page 86: ...ive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder has not been tampered with THEFT SYSTEM 1 During normal operation the THEFT SYSTEM light will come on for approximately five seconds when the key is turned to ON and the engine is started After attempting to start the engine if the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes or stays on wait ten minutes with the key in ON until the ligh...

Page 87: ...ops with new linings can mean prematurewear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch you can turn it to four different positions A h l 3 Notice If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can t turn it be ...

Page 88: ...you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights D START This position starts the engine When the will return to ON for normal driving sngne sterts re e2 se he kat J The ICJnitio s rwitch Retained Accessory Power RAP Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow the radio to continue to work up to 10 m...

Page 89: ...oor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for not more than 15 seconds at a time This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not per...

Page 90: ...ged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension...

Page 91: ...be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to apply your regul...

Page 92: ...Don t shift into a drivegear while your engine is racing Notice Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drivegear with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 56 km h push your Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the You ll shift down to the next ge...

Page 93: ...conomy than SECOND 2 You can use it on verysteep hills or in deep snowor mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST I the transaxlewon t shift into first gear untilthe vehicle is going slow enough Notice If your front wheels won t turn don t try to drive This might happen if youwere stuck in very deep sand or mud orwere up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when go...

Page 94: ...rheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer on page 4 34 yund yprnjnn r n l that the narkinn hrake st n 3 J I r 3 I Shifting Into Park P It can be dangerous to get out of you chicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll If ...

Page 95: ...enly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it ...

Page 96: ...the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in ON See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2 22 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way int...

Page 97: ...edin a collision Your vehicle was damaged whendriving over high points on the road orover road debris different Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately blow out any CO and Things that can burn could touch hot exhau...

Page 98: ...running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index Itcan be da Jerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fullyIn PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Yourvehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure ...

Page 99: ...hind you move the lever toward you to the night position Outside Remote Control Mirrors The outside remote control mirrors should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position To adjust the driver s outside rearview mirror use the control lever located on the driver s door To adjust the passenger s outside mirror sit in the d...

Page 100: ... To adjust a mirror use the arrows located on the four way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right l...

Page 101: ...r The cupholder is located at the rear of the shift lever Center Console StorageArea The center console has two separate storage areas The upper compartment which is also the armrest can be used to store maps gloves etc To open pull up on the driver s side of the lid The lower area can be used to store cassette tapes or compact discs To open the lower compartment pull up on the armrest Garment Hoo...

Page 102: ...nd release it In both the vent and fully open positions the air flow can be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and holding the switch forward until the sunroof moves to the desired position To close the sunroof push the switch forward and hold it until the sunroof is closed The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation Remember to close the sunshade by hand The sunroof glas...

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Page 104: ...Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 30 Low Coolant Warning Light 3 30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 31 Oil Pressure Light 3 34 Check Oil Level Light 3 35 Passlock WarningLight 3 35 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light 3 36 Door Ajar Light 3 36 Service Vehicle Soon Light 3 36 Fuel Gage 3 37 Audio System s 3 38 Setting the TimeforRadios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 38 Setting the TimeforRadios with Radio...

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Page 106: ...unctionLever F Cruise Control Buttons If Equipped G Instrument Panel Cluster H WindshieldWiper WasherLever I Ignition Switch J HazardWarning Flashers Button K Instrument PanelFuse Blocks L Instrument Panel Cupholder M RemoteTrunkRelease Button N HoodRelease 0 Tilt Wheel Lever P Parking Brake Q Horn R AudioSystem S Cigarette Lighter T Ashtray U AccessoryPower Outlet V Climate Control System 3 3 ...

Page 107: ... The hazard warning flasher is located near the center of the instrumentpanel 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 button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 3 4 ...

Page 108: ...lt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the le...

Page 109: ...nal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically r An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it A w...

Page 110: ...he ignition is in ON To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam pull the turn signal lever toward you Headlamps On Reminder Flash to Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you until the high beam headlamps come on then release the lever to turn them of...

Page 111: ...t longer Remember 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 windshield carefully loosenor thaw them If your blades do become damaged getnew blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor...

Page 112: ...ol does not work at speeds below 25 mph 40 km h e Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise controlon winding roads orin heavy traffic 0 Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads 3 9...

Page 113: ...ose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can press the cruise control ACCEL Accelerate RESUME button briefly You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you press the ACCEL RESUME button briefly the vehicle will keep...

Page 114: ...Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Controi Use the accelerator pedalto increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work onhills depends upon your speed load and the steepnessof the hills When going up steep hills you may haveto step on the accelerato...

Page 115: ...trumentPanel Lights Headlamps Turntheswitch to thisposition to turn on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights AUTO Turn the exterior lamps control to AUTO to provide for automatic operationof the headlamps taillamps and parking lamps For more information The lever on the left side of the steering column see Automatic Headlamp System later in this section operates the ex...

Page 116: ...nition is on the exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO or you have turned on your parking lamps the light sensor detects daytime light the parking brake isreleased and 0 the shift lever is not in PARK P When the DRL system is on the taillamps sidemarker lamps parking lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp or...

Page 117: ...ger than this delay To idle your vehicle with the system off set the park brake while the ignition is off Then start the vehicle The system will stay off until you release the park brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamps when you need them Headlamps Off in Park P This feature works when the ignition is on and it is dark outside To turn the headlamps off when it is dark o...

Page 118: ...on will glow when the fog lamps are on Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off The fog lamps will turn off whenever the high beam headlamps are turned on When the high beams are turned off the fog lamps will come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrumen...

Page 119: ...n will shut off the lamp completely even when a door is opened Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk Battery Run Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run down protection feature designed to protect your vehicle s battery When any interior lamp trunk reading footwell visor vanity or glove box is left on when the ignition is turned off the battery run down protectionsyste...

Page 120: ...hen adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory 81 accessory bracket from the plug Improper USE of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located at the lower part of the...

Page 121: ...ument panel outlets and then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets Some air may be directed toward the side windows Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost modes Informationon defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section Fan Turn the left...

Page 122: ...t is activated The air conditioningcompressor comes on The recirculationmode can be used with vent bi level or floor modes but it cannot be used with the defog or defrost modes Pressing this button will cancel the outside air mode When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the system will automatically move from recirculation to outside air When you move the mode knob back to another mode the s...

Page 123: ...ture from the air so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from th...

Page 124: ...he highest fan speed Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window REAR Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let your know that the rear window defogger is activated Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible The rear window defogger will turn...

Page 125: ... may adversely affect performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively When an objectionableodor outside the vehicle is encountered use the recirculationmode with the temperature knob at a comfortable settingto prevent the odor from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system This can be helpful...

Page 126: ...w pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When oneof the warn...

Page 127: ...know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle has this instrument panel cluster which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages SYC T H CHECK OIL 1zue 3 24 United States version shown Canada Similar ...

Page 128: ... vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it The reset button is located next ...

Page 129: ... Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds then it will flash for several more If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on 3 26 ...

Page 130: ...eans the system is ready If 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 I he air bag rez ness l lt stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate ina crash or they could even...

Page 131: ...s on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning lig...

Page 132: ...efully have the vehicle towed for service If your vehicle has the anti lock brake system the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on and the chime sounds when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the syste...

Page 133: ...n off the engine as soon as possible This light comes on briefly when you turn your ignition ON If this light comes on and stays on the coolant level in your vehicle is low See Engine Coolant on page 5 19 If the light is on along with an overheat warning you may have a serious overheating problem see Engine Coolant Temperature Gageon page 3 30 Notice Damage to yourengine from neglected coolant pro...

Page 134: ...m is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not workas well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine...

Page 135: ...Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center ...

Page 136: ...sions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincialand local governments have or may begin programs to inspectthe emission control equipment onyour vehicle Failureto pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the CHECK ENGI...

Page 137: ...s on but the engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when the engine is running If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the bulb Have it fixed right away Don eep d ing E oil pressure is N If you do your engine can becomeso hot that it catches fire You or others couldbe burned Check your oil as soonas ...

Page 138: ...nitoringsystem only checks oil level duringthe brief period between key on andengine crank It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is a considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in circulationto drain back into the oil pan only performed if the engine has been turned Gff fG Passlock Warning Light THEFT SYSTEM This light will come ...

Page 139: ...e closed and completely latched Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to ON SERVICE VEHICLE SOON It will stay on or come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle such as a Daytime Running Lamps DRL or an automatic headlamp system malfunction If this happens see your dealer as soon as possible You will hear a chime if a door is...

Page 140: ...owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage 0 At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank 0 The indicator moves a little when...

Page 141: ...s turned off See Retained Accessory Power under Ignition Positions on page 2 18 Setting the Radio Data Time for Radios without Systems RDS Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds Then press the HR arrow until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold the MIN arrow until the correct minute appears The time may be set with the ignition on or off Setting the Time for Radios wi...

Page 142: ... station and stay there To scan stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps ...

Page 143: ...AUDIO button repeatedly untilBAS or TRE appears on the display Then pressand hold the up or the down arrow to increaseor to decrease Ifa station is weak ornoisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass ortrebleto the middleposition select BAS or TRE Then pressand holdthe AUDIO button for more than two secondsuntil you heara beep B and a zero or Tand a zero will appear on the display To a...

Page 144: ...other button causingthe radioto performthat function or by waiting five seconds for the display to more than two seconds untilyou heara beep CEN will appear on the display v f w A m The nr m A h A i A A I I n l A 4 1 I G L U I I I LU LII I IC u t uay I I ler I IJI GDD a r IU I IWIU AUUIV I W I Radio Messages CAL Calibration Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If...

Page 145: ...show elapsed time while forwarding 5 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RND will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play OFF will appear on the display 6 RPT Repeat Press this pushbuttononce to hear a track over again RPT will appear on the display The current track will continue to repeat Press RPT again to turn off rep...

Page 146: ...should play 0 The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If the CD is not playingcorrectly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contactyour dealer Radio with CD Up Level Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off VOL Volume Turn the kn...

Page 147: ...e Time display is available with the ignition turned off Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch betweenAM FMI and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations 4 SEEK b Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to thos...

Page 148: ...IO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass or the treble level If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust the bass and the treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle posi...

Page 149: ...d display ALL with thelevel display in the middle position Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use on FM stations that broadcast RDS information Using RDS your radio can do the following Seek to stations broadcasting a selected type of programming receiveannouncementsconcerninglocaland displaymessagesfromradiostations and seek to stations witht...

Page 150: ... to go to another station If PTY times out and is no longer on the display go back to Step 1 BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to...

Page 151: ...able from a station NO INFO will be displayed TRAF Traffic Press this button to seek to a station that broadcaststraffic announcements TRAF will appear on the display If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display When a traffic announcement comes on the current station or on a related network station you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing The traffic ...

Page 152: ... and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the track The display will show ET and the elapsed time 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly wit...

Page 153: ...io A EJT Eject Press this button to eject aCD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons You re driving on a veryroughroad Whenthe road becomes smoother the disc should play It s very hot When the temperatureret...

Page 154: ...will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive automatic volume increasesthe volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DlSP Display Press this knob to switc...

Page 155: ...ain orone of the pushbuttonsto stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to the preset stationsthat are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BANDtoselect AM FM...

Page 156: ...ns To return the bass and treble to the manual mode push and release the AUTO TONE button until MANUAL is displayed Adjusting the Speakers BalanceFade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and rear ...

Page 157: ...y RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast DlSP Display Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available Pressing and holding this knob will activatethe RDS default display Finding PT...

Page 158: ...e display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist and song title Cali in phone numbers etc If the whole message is not displayed parts of it will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO button repeatedly A new group of words will appear on the display with each press Once the complete message has been displayed the i...

Page 159: ...as you do for the radio The display will show TAPE and an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape while the ignition is off first press EJT or DISP If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbu...

Page 160: ...ring forward operation by using TUNE SEEK or PSCAN 5 0 SIDE Press this pushbutton to play the other side of the taDe 4 SEEK b The right arrow is the same as the NEXT pushbutton and the left arrow is the same as the PREV pushbutton If the arrows are held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving forward or backward through the tape SEEK and a positive or a negative number will appea...

Page 161: ...is message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 62 CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after disabling the tight loose tape sensing feature on y...

Page 162: ...fy I V I w u u t u L I I I vuyl I 3 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reversequickly within a track Pressand holdthis pushbuttonfor less than two secondsto reverse at six times the normal playingspeed Press and hold it for more than two secondsto reverseat 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The display will show ETand the elapsedtime 4 FWD Forward Press an...

Page 163: ...dethe radio for future listening A EJT Eject Pressthis button locatedto the right of the CD slot to eject a CD Eject may beactivatedwith either the ignitionor radio off CDs may beloadedwith the radio and ignitionoff if this button is pressedfirst Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons 0 You re dri...

Page 164: ... moved to a differentvehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed When the ignition is off and RAP is not active the blinking red light indicatesthat THEFTLOCK is armed Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like s...

Page 165: ...ults use a scrubbing 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 dealership The brokentape detectionfeatureof your cassette tape player may identifythe cleaningcassetteas a damaged tape in error Topreventthe cleaningcassette from being ejected usethe followingsteps 1 T...

Page 166: ...and most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check occasionally to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender If tightening is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn Chime Level Adjustment Chime level adjustment is only a...

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Page 168: ...Loss of Control 4 14 Driving at Night 4 15 Driving in RainandonWetRoads 4 16 City Driving 4 19 Freeway Driving 4 20 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 21 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Winter Driving 4 24 If YouAre Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 28 Towing 4 29 Towing Your Vehicle 4 29 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 29 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 Towing a Trailer 4 34 4 1 ...

Page 169: ...lisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It sthe best defensivedriving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake orturn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentratingon a...

Page 170: ...tes nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How ...

Page 171: ...king will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in an increasing number of U S states and throughout Canada sets th...

Page 172: ...he right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enoughto avoid the collision There s something else about drinkingand driving that many people don t know Medicalresearchshows that alcohol in a person ssystem can makecrash injuries worse especially injuriesto the brai...

Page 173: ...our foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m ...

Page 174: ...longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle ma...

Page 175: ...the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed andcontrolsbra...

Page 176: ...ve anti lock your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you don t have anti lock u...

Page 177: ...ugh a sharp curve Then you suddenly apply the brakes Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The samething can happenif you re steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate Those two control systems steeringa...

Page 178: ...s you have anti lock not enough to lock your wheels See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn i...

Page 179: ... another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passingdriver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing 8 Drive ahead...

Page 180: ...are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Checkyour mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its fro...

Page 181: ... to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straightenout Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is importantto slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle contro...

Page 182: ... up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much Night driving is more dangerous than day driving light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old impaired by alcohol or ...

Page 183: ... inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlampslight up farless of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easierto pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlampsshould be checked regularlyfor prop...

Page 184: ... show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or whenstrips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick s...

Page 185: ...rough deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbodyof your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water ...

Page 186: ...where you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving e Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and j...

Page 187: ...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 slo...

Page 188: ...s your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll tind experiencedand able service experts in dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip 8 Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservior full Are all...

Page 189: ...e the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keepyoureyes moving Scan the road aheadand to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instrumentsfrequently service or parking area and take a nap get so...

Page 190: ...n a steep downhiii siope e e e 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 down ahill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear possible Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or moun...

Page 191: ...ll brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflectivewarning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 24 ...

Page 192: ... places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful 4 25 ...

Page 193: ... clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situati...

Page 194: ... knowit 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 timeto time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep 60 out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves faster than just idle That is pu...

Page 195: ...d M I INotice Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle See Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 60 When you re stuck spil he eels as le as possible Don t spin the wheels above 3...

Page 196: ... two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device knownas a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicle can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing a a a a What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendat...

Page 197: ...owertrain Control Module and J Body Function Control Module See Instrument Panel Fuse Block Driver s Side in Fuses and Circuit Breakerson page 5 82for location of these fuses 5 Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 6 Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL N 7 Release the parking brake Remember to install the fuses once you reachyour destination To reinstall a fuse 1 Set the parking brake 2 Remove the key...

Page 198: ...e rear Your vehicle couldbe badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly L Pcrt the ve k e ir P K P 3 Set the parking brake and then remove the key 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead 5 Release the parking brake position with a clamping device designed for towing 4 31 ...

Page 199: ... of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installedoptions MFD BY GENERALMOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERALMOTORVEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFTPREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THEDATE OF MA...

Page 200: ... can shorten the life of your vehicle Thing jou put insideyour vehicle can strike and injure peoplein a sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as youcan Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the topsof the seats Don t leave an unsecured child...

Page 201: ...ad the informationin Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many...

Page 202: ...swhen towing a trailer non t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no morethan 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight 0 theweight of the trailer the weight of the traiier tongue 0 and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than...

Page 203: ... If you re using a weight carryinghitch or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight 8 After you ve loadedyour trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper Ifthey aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving someitems around inthe trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tir...

Page 204: ...n too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety ch...

Page 205: ...e working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle aheadas you would whendriving your vehicle withouta trailer This can help you avoid situationsthat require heavy braking and sudde...

Page 206: ...ment panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seelng your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionallyto be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Notice Do not tow onsteep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles 9 6 km Extended higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your ...

Page 207: ...ks under the trailer PARK P yet wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the 4 Reapply the regular brakes Thenapplyyour 5 Release the regular brakes regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load parking brake and shift into PARK P When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you startyour engine shift into agear and rele...

Page 208: ...on t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this informationbefore you start your trip Check periodicallyto see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during sev...

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Page 210: ...ne Overheating 5 23 Cooling System 5 25 Power Steering Fluid 5 32 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 33 E cJIr E C x 2 t 19 Brakes 5 34 Battery 5 38 Jump Starting 5 39 Bulb Replacement 5 45 Halogen Bulbs 5 45 Headlamps 5 45 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 47 Taillamps TurnSignal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 48 Replacement Bulbs 5 50 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51...

Page 211: ... Paint Spotting 5 78 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 78 Vehicle Identification 5 80 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 80 Service Parts Identification Label 5 80 Electrical System 5 81 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 81 Headlamp Wiring 55 81 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 81 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 81 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 82 Capacities and Specifications 5 87 Capacities and...

Page 212: ... GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering information on page 7 10 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own servi...

Page 213: ...ve sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or falloff You could be hurt Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it Th...

Page 214: ...s not indicatea problem exists or that a higher octanefuel is necessary I f you are using 87octaneor higher octanefuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile ManufacturersAssociation and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle ...

Page 215: ...emission control system to work properly You should not haveto add anythingto your fuel Gasolinescontainingoxygenates such as ethers and ethanol andreformulatedgasolines may be available in your area to contributeto cleanair General Motors recommendsthat you usethese gasolines particularlyif they comply with the specifications described earlier Notice Your vehicle was not designed forfuelthat cont...

Page 216: ...ty ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank Fuel vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel ne r m r r r r n c I l y w a n YVII c I I U U I G II yuu I G IIGQIIUGI VI c r u c t r y The fuel cap is located behin...

Page 217: ...on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happenif your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hotweather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait forany hiss noise tostop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning ...

Page 218: ...ay damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction lndicator Lamp in the Index Fi ng a Portable FuelCo ainer Never fill a portable fuel container whileit is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignitethe gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others 0 Dispense gasoline only into approv...

Page 219: ...way from any underhood electric fan I Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids likefuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others couldbe burned Be careful not todrop or spill thingsthat will burn ontoa hot engine 1 Pull the hood release handle located inside vehicle to the left of the parking brake the...

Page 220: ...s retainer and put the hood prop into the slot marked PROP ROD Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Lift the hood torelieve pressure on the hood prop Then let the hood drop from about 8 to 12 inches 20 to 30 cm above the vehicle to latch fully Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the procedure if necessary 5 11 ...

Page 221: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you ll see the following 5 12 ...

Page 222: ...ding the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is located in thefront of the engine compartment The top of the dipstick is a round yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for more information on location Turn off the engine and givethe oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not showthe actual...

Page 223: ...sand Specificationson page 5 87 Notice Don t add too much oil If yourengine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged For engine oil fill cap location see Engine Compartment Overview SAE5W 30 d L m on page 5 12 I Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick ...

Page 224: ...tarburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER 7 r F 100 t 80 60 40 20 0 1 J 5 COLD t 38 t 27 16 r b 1 18 I I ...

Page 225: ...ngine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the shorttripkity maintenance schedule e e e Most trips are less than 5 miles 8 km This is particularly importantwhen outside temperat...

Page 226: ...at to the environment If you change your ownoil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter beforedisposal Never disposeof oil by putting it in the trash pouringit on the ground into sewers orinto streams orbodiesof water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place thatcollects used oil If you have a problem properlydisposingof your used oil ask yourdealer a servicestationor a local recyclingcente...

Page 227: ...on for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired assoonas possible You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your oil changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the o...

Page 228: ...OOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C 0 Protectagainstrustand corrosion 0 Helpkeeptheproper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other thanDEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater...

Page 229: ...ine 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 50150 mixture of clean drinkable water andDEX COOL coolant Notice Ifyou use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixturecan freeze and crack the engine r...

Page 230: ...Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger sside of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 5 12 for more informationon location 5 21 ...

Page 231: ...procedure is necessary See Engine Overheating on page 5 23 and Cooling System on page 5 25 You can be burned if youspill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hotengine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Nofice Your pressure cap is a 15 psi 105...

Page 232: ...ne if yousee or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicleuntil it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engineis cool Nofice...

Page 233: ...affic let the engine idle in NEUTRAL N while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s sti...

Page 234: ... even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface A ElectricEngine Cooling Fans B Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap 5 25 ...

Page 235: ...n be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine ifthere is a leak If you run theengine it could lose all coolant That could causean engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans shou...

Page 236: ...DEX COOL is not coveredby your new vehicle warranty How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Nofice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged If you haven t found a problem yet check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn t at or above th...

Page 237: ...e they can come outat high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressurecap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid suchas alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture wil...

Page 238: ...recommended coolant andthe proper coolant mixture 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 1 L 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pre...

Page 239: ...mixture to the hash mark on the label Wait about five minutes then check to see if the levelis below the hash mark If the level is below the hash mark add additionalcoolantto bringthe level up to the hash mark Repeatthis procedureuntil the level remainsconstant at the hash mark for at least five minutes 5 30 ...

Page 240: ...ans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant sIJrge tank may be lower If the level is lower than the FULL COLD mark add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark L 15 PSI z i 105kPa L I 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated See your dealer if necessary 5 31 ...

Page 241: ...rn the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap andthe top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completelytighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid levelon the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To deter...

Page 242: ...tion Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your ...

Page 243: ...ke system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off1your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary onl...

Page 244: ...ervoir With the wrong kind of l d in you _ e system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the propel brake fluid Notice 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil suchas engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replace...

Page 245: ...y applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings insp...

Page 246: ...ke pedal repeatedly while the engine is running with the shift lever in PARK P Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on avehicle is complex Its many parts have to be oftop quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designedand tested with top quality GM brake parts When youreplace parts of your braking system for example whenyour brake l...

Page 247: ...productive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Batt es have acid that can burnyou and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without ...

Page 248: ...ur vehicle by pushing orpulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle Itmusthavea 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could...

Page 249: ...ctric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode Peoplehave been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco battery install...

Page 250: ... remote negative terminal if the vehicle with the dead battery has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks I Fans or othermoving engine parts can injure I you baaiy Keep your nancis away from moving parts once t...

Page 251: ...black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative I terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let theother end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery Itgoes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 5 42 ...

Page 252: ...t until the light stops flashing 10 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly To prevent electrical shorting take care that the cables don t tou...

Page 253: ...ct the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery other vehicle Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 44 ...

Page 254: ...sted in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurizedgas inside and can burstif you drop orscratchthe bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructionson the bulb package Headlamps A Front Turn Signal B High Beam Headlamp C Low Beam Headlamp 5 45 ...

Page 255: ... harness and twist the socket less than one quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it 5 Gently wiggle the bulb from the socket Replace the old bulb with a new bulb 6 Turn the socket back into place and reconnect the wiring harness to the socket Be sure to line up the holes in the lamp assembly to the round ends of the mounting pins assembly in place 7 Return the lamp assembly to its original pos...

Page 256: ...into place 5 Return the lamp assembly to its original position Be sure to line up the holes in the lamp assembly to the round ends of the mounting pins 6 Press down on the two latches to hook in the lamp assembly Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 1 Open the trunk and locate the CHMSL housing on the underside of the rear window shelf 2 Twist the socket one quarter turn counterclockwise to remove i...

Page 257: ...Stoplamps and Back up Lamps A Rear Turn Signal Lamp B Taillamp Stoplamp C Back up Lamp 1 Openthe trunk 2 Unscrewthefastener located on the inside of the trunk at the rear of the vehicle 3 Gently pull back the trunk trim 5 48 ...

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Page 259: ... are securely fastened to the taillamp assemblybefore reinstalling it on the vehicle When securing the lamp assembly back into place align the assembly so that the trunk lid doesn t contact it Close the trunk Replacement Bulbs I Exterior Lamp IBulb Number I I Back UdRearTurn I31 56 I Center High Mounted Stoplamp Interior Mounted 912 Front Parkingnurn Front Sidemarker 31 57A or 3157NA 24 High Beam ...

Page 260: ...pecifications on page5 87 To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Pressthe tab that holdsthe wiper blade to the arm 3 Pull the assembly down to release it from the U hooked end of the wiper arm and slide the assembly away from the arm into place if necessary 4 Slide in the new wiper blade assembly and snap it 5 Repeat Steps 1 ...

Page 261: ...t and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued Underihflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure shouldbe checked when your tiresare cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such ...

Page 262: ...omuch heat 0 Tire overloading 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling e Badfueleconomy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusual wear 0 Badhandling 0 Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check ...

Page 263: ...your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page5 87 Rust or dirt on awheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after atime The wheel could come ...

Page 264: ...re if any of the following statements are true 0 You can see the indicators at three or more places You can see cord or fabric showing through the around the tire tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split 0 The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location...

Page 265: ...ur tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixin Lires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tiresof different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tiresof different size...

Page 266: ... requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 15 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ti...

Page 267: ...oaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice ...

Page 268: ...e and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 61 for more information Used Replacement Wheels Using _ _ Nrong replacement wl As wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could b...

Page 269: ... it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your footoff the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A...

Page 270: ... be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from the one being changed That would be the tireon the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The...

Page 271: ... tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 71for more information about the compact spare tire 4 Remove the jack and wrench from the trunk Your vehicle s jack and wrench are stored in a foam tray 2 Lift and remove the cover You will find the jacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover 5 62 ...

Page 272: ... If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps loosen the plastic nut caps You may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them Do not pry off wheel covers or center caps that have plastic wheel nut caps 2 Then remove the wheel cover or center cap from the wheel to find the wheel nuts 5 63 ...

Page 273: ...heel cover or hubcap without plastic wheel nut caps gently pry on the edge of the plastic wheel trim to remove it from the wheel to find the wheel nuts 3 Use the wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 5 64 ...

Page 274: ...when _ _ is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicledamage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising...

Page 275: ...ounting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel todo this but be sure touse a scraper or wire br...

Page 276: ...serious accident I I 10 Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 9 Installthe compact spare tire Put the wheel nuts back on with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand or with the wrench until the wheel is held against the hub I I III I 5 67 ...

Page 277: ...ions in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the index for thewheel nut torque specification Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare t...

Page 278: ...ment couldstrike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place the tire in the compartment then secure the adapter and wing nut Place the cover and the nut on top of the flat tire Store the jack and the wrench in the tool tray c E F G A Nut B Cover C Wing Bolt D Adapter E Wrench F Jack G Tool Tray H Flat Tire 5 69 ...

Page 279: ...e equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire following Store the compact spare tire and tools as shown in the diagram E F G A Nut B Cover C Wing Bolt D Adapter E Wrench F Jack G Tool Tray H SpareTire 5 70 ...

Page 280: ...want Of course it s bestto replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle throughan automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other partsof your vehicle Don t u...

Page 281: ...Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner 0 Nail Polish Remover Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth FabricKarpet Yo...

Page 282: ... 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry sponge to remove any excess cleaner towel or cloth Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a sta...

Page 283: ...harm the leather Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface...

Page 284: ...color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserveyour vehicle sfinish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm orcold water Don t washyour vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning prod...

Page 285: ... chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasivecleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by...

Page 286: ...applyingatiredressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaceson the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore cor...

Page 287: ...x Treated polishing cloth Tar and Road Oil and asphalt Remover Removes tar road oil Chemical Paint Spotting Chrome Cleaner stainless steel and Polish Use on chrome or Some weatherand atmosphericconditionscan create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutantscan fall upon and attack painted surfaceson yourvehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shapeddiscolorations and small irregulardark...

Page 288: ...nes and protects in one easystep no wiping necessary GM Vehicle CarelAppearance Materials cont d I Wash Wax Concentrate I IOdor Eiiminator Usage Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradableand phosphate free Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet r See your General ...

Page 289: ...labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN 0 themodeldesignation paint informationand a list of all productionoptions andspecial equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle ...

Page 290: ... by fuses one for each headlamp in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off If this happens have y n t r hexilamp wirinz checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some elec...

Page 291: ... pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle two instrument panel fuse blocks and the engine compartment fuse block There is a fuse puller located on the engine compartment fuse block It can be used to easily remove fuses fro...

Page 292: ...Keyless Entry Turn Signals Power Mirrors Fuses E F G H J MICRO RELAY TRUNK REL CIRCUIT BRKR PWR SEATS MICRO RELAY DR UNLOCK MICRO RELAY DR LOCK MICRO RELAY DRIVERS DR UNLOCK STOP LPS HAZARD LPS IPC HVAC BATT Usage Air Bag Body Function Control Module Powertrain Control Module PCM Door Locks Body Function Control Module Instrument Panel Cluster Remote Trunk Release Power Seats Door Locks Door Locks...

Page 293: ... FOG LPS F INT LPS G RDO BATT H SUNROOF B C D E F G H CIRCUIT BRKR PWR WNDWS MICRORELAY FOGLPS Usage Instrument Panel Lights Brightness Control Cruise Control Switches Climate Control System Cruise Control Fog Lamps Interior Lamps Body Function ControlModule Radio Sunroof Power Windows Fog Lamps 5 84 ...

Page 294: ...sage Ignition Switch Right Electrical Center Fog Lamps Radio Body Function Control Module Interior Lamps Left Electrical Center Stoplamps Hazard Lamps Body Function Control Module Cluster Climate Control System Anti Lock Brakes Ignition Switch Not Used Left Electrical Center Power Seats Power Mirrors Door Locks Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control Cooling Fan I Usage Rear Defogger Not Used Not Us...

Page 295: ...ressor Body Function Control Module Automatic Transaxle Powertrain Control Module PCM Ignition Fuses 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 Usage Anti Lock Brakes ABS Ignition System Back up Lamps Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Horn PCM Parking Lamps Climate Control System Canister Purge Valve PCM Exhaust Gas Recirculation Heated Oxygen Sensor Fuel Pump Injectors Not ...

Page 296: ...hen adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Capacities Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 0 6 kg 1 4 Ibs Use Refrigerant Oil R134a Systems Automatic Transaxle Complete Overhaul 9 5 quarts 12 9 L 13 6 quarts Coolinq System 9 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 53 4 L 14 1 gallons Fuel Tank 4 3 L 4 5 quarts I Wheel ut I 100 Ib ft I 1...

Page 297: ...acement Parts I Part I Number Engine Cleaner Filter A1 279C Engine Oil Filter PF47 ISDark Pluas I 41 101 Windshield Wiper Blades Passenger s Side Driver s Side 19 0 inches 48 0cm 22 0 inches 56 0 cm I ACDelco part number 5 88 ...

Page 298: ...rip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 6 12 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 16 At Each Fuel Fill 6 16 At Least Once a Month 6 1b At Least Twice a Year 6 17 At Least Once a Year 6 17 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 20 Steering SuspensionandFront Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 20 ExhaustSystem Inspection 6 20 Fuel System Inspection 6 21 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 21 Throttle S...

Page 299: ...nflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure t...

Page 300: ... service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products necessary to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Performing maintenance work on a vehicle Part E Maintenance Record is a place for you to you can be seriously injured Do your own on your ve...

Page 301: ...wing and note how you drive If you have questions on howto 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 When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trainedand supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricantsto use...

Page 302: ...ause engine oil to break down sooner t n t n n a v Q t a l l n l r r tlnhirln I rnrlnr 3 1 7 1 1 nf thacn rnnrlitinnc y v u uy u k2 y v u Y V 1 I I I W U I U W I U I V V V I U I I Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles IO 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 600 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect...

Page 303: ...yDrive Belt Inspection These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sureto follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be repeated after 100 000 miles 166 000 km at the same intervalsfor the life of this vehicle The services shownat150 000miles 240 000 km s...

Page 304: ...nformation See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km U Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote t 18 000 Miles 30000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission C...

Page 305: ... rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 39 000 Miles 65 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service U Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5 54 for proper rotation pattern and add...

Page 306: ...Inspection and Rotation on page 5 54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000Miles 95 000 km c1 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission ...

Page 307: ...l Service 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5 54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Rotate tire...

Page 308: ...l Service U Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle any of these conditions the flui...

Page 309: ...mended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded 7 500 Miles 12 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 54 for proper rotationpattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0 Change engine oil and fi...

Page 310: ...s first An Emission Control Service page 5 54for properrotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer...

Page 311: ...rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months 0 Rotatetires See Tirelnspectionand Rotationon whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService page 5 54for proper rotationpattern andadditional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0 Change engine oil and...

Page 312: ...en doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under anyof these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 150 000 Miles 240000 km 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant on page5 19for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condense...

Page 313: ...el and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 13 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 19for furtherdetails Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshieldwasher fluid level inthe windshield washer tank and add the properfluid if necessary See Z W c eLd w gl...

Page 314: ...Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6 22 Automatic Transaxle Inspection It is not necessary to check the transaxlefluid level A transaxlefluid leak is...

Page 315: ... or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service System Check Whenyou are doingthischeck le vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 25 if necessa...

Page 316: ... regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine runningand transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly removefoot pressurefrom the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only 0 To check...

Page 317: ...and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspectthe power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhau...

Page 318: ...binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum...

Page 319: ...indshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or Washer Solvent equivalent Usaae I Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GMPartNo US 1052884 in Canada 993294 or eauivalent Automatic Transmission Fluid Transaxle DEXRON Ill Automatic Key Lock Cylinders Mulit PurposeLubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or eauivalent Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots ...

Page 320: ...reading and who performed the service and any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record I 6 23 ...

Page 321: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 24 ...

Page 322: ...7 3 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 GM Mobility ProgramforPersons with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Government 7 9 Government 7 10 General Motors 7 10 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Reporting Safety Defects to 7 1 ...

Page 323: ...after contacting a memberof dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give ...

Page 324: ...ee of charge andyour case will generally beheardwithin 40 days If you do not agree with the decision givenin your case you mayreject it and proceedwith any other venue for relief available to you You maycontact the BBB usingthe toll free telephone number orwrite them atthe following address BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1 80...

Page 325: ...96 9993 Spanish Fax Number 31 3 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands Fax Number 31 3 381 0022 1 800 496 9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices UrYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the lo...

Page 326: ...ogram To enhance Chevrolet s strong commitment to customer satisfaction Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet membership in Roadside Assistance is free Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year by calling 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 This toll free number will provide you over the phone roads...

Page 327: ... retail lease customers operating 2003 and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a period of 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km whichever occurs first All Courtesy Care services must be pre arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer service management Basic Careand Courtesy Careare not part of or included in the coverageprovidedby the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reservesthe rightto modify or discontin...

Page 328: ...mited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required Phis will reduce your inconvenienceduring warranty repairs Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can h...

Page 329: ...range transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonablefuel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximurn may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse yo...

Page 330: ...tails General Motors reservesthe right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportationat any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or ...

Page 331: ...mited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides informationon un...

Page 332: ...tionsare availab e for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 OO AM 6 OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA Mastercard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P 0 Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are subj...

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Page 334: ...ing theOutside ofYour Vehicle 5 75 FinishDamage 5 77 GM VehicleCare Appearance Materials 5 78 AppearanceCare cont Sheet Metal Damage 5 77 UnderbodyMaintenance 5 78 Weatherstrips 5 75 Ashtrays 3 17 Audio System s 3 38 AudioSystems CareofYour Cassette Tape Player 3 62 CareofYour CD Player 3 63 CareofYour CDs 3 63 Chime Level Adjustment 3 63 Fixed MastAntenna 3 63 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 51 Radi...

Page 335: ...SL 5 47 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 47 HalogenBulbs 5 45 Headlamps 5 45 Bulb Replacement cont Replacement Bulbs 5 50 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplampsand Back upLamps 5 48 Buying New Tires 5 56 C California Fuel 5 6 Canada 7 4 CanadianOwners ii CanadianRoadsideAssistance 7 7 Capacities and Specifications 5 87 CarbonMonoxide 4 24 4 34 4 12 4 28 Care of Safety Belts 5 75 Care ofYour Cassette Tape Player...

Page 336: ...re to Putthe Restraint 1 40 ChimeLevelAdjustment 3 63 Cigarette Lighter 3 17 n l I I n L _ I n 1 1 Top StrapAnchor Location 1 42 Cleaning Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 72 Outside of Your Vehicle 5 75 UnderbodyMaintenance 5 78 Weatherstrips 5 75 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 76 Climate Control System 3 18 Outlet Adjustment 3 22 CompactDiscMessages 3 43 3 50 3 60 CompactSpare Tire 5 71 Control of a Veh...

Page 337: ...ar Light 3 36 Delayed Locking 2 9 Door Ajar Reminder 2 9 PowerDoorLocks 2 9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 Rear Security Locks 2 11 Locks 2 8 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 13 Six WayPowerSeat 1 3 At Night 4 15 City 4 19 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Freeway 4 20 Hill andMountainRoads 4 22 In Rain and on WetRoads 4 16 Winter 4 24 Driving On Grades 4 39 Driving onSnoworIce 4 25 Driving ThroughDe...

Page 338: ...rLamps 3 12 F FabridCarpet 5 72 Filter Finding a Station 3 39 3 44 3 52 EngineAirCleaner i i i 5 17 Finding PTY Stations 3 47 3 54 Finish Care 5 76 Finish Damage 5 77 Fixed MastAntenna 3 63 Flash to Pass Feature 3 7 Flat Tire 5 60 FlatTire Changing 5 61 Fluid AutomaticTransaxle 5 18 Power Steering 5 32 Windshield Washer 5 33 FogLamps 3 15 Folding theSeatback 1 6 Following Distance 4 38 Footnotes 6...

Page 339: ...HowtoWearSafetyBeltsProperly 1 12 Hydroplaning 4 18 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 4 Head Restraints 1 5 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 3 7 Headlamp Wiring 5 81 Headlamps 5 45 BulbReplacement 5 45 FrontTurn Signal Lamps 5 47 Halogen Bulbs 5 45 Headlamps Off in Park P 3 14 Headlamps On Reminder 3 7 If No Steam I s ComingFrom YourEngine 5 24 If Steam I s Coming FromYour Engine 5 23 If the Light I s Fla...

Page 340: ...iny s sy K KeyLock Cylinders Service 6 17 KeylessEntrySystem 2 4 Keys 2 2 L Lamps Exterior 3 12 Interior 3 15 Lap Belt 1 26 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 13 1 23 LATCHSystem Child Restraints 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCHSystem 1 45 Leather 5 74 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 12 Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning 2 26 Light AirBagReadiness 3 27 Anti Lock BrakeSystemWarning 3 29 Brak...

Page 341: ...ction 6 20 MaintenanceSchedule cont Fuel System Inspection 6 21 How This Section is Organized 6 3 Introduction 6 2 Long Trip Highway ScheduledMaintenance 6 12 MaintenanceRequirements 6 2 Part A ScheduledMaintenanceServices 6 4 Part B OwnerChecksandServices 6 16 Part C I Periodic MaintenanceInspections 6 20 PartD RecommendedFluidsand Lubricants 6 22 Part E MaintenanceRecord 6 23 Selecting the Right...

Page 342: ...nto 2 25 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 6 4 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 16 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 20 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 22 Part E MaintenanceRecord 6 23 1_33 Passing 4 12 4 38 Passlockw 2 17 Plan AheadWhen Possible 7 7 Playing a Cassette Tape 3 56 Playing aCompactDisc 3 41 3 49 3 59 Playing the Radio 3 39 3 43 3 51 Odometer 3 25 Oil Off Road...

Page 343: ...ar Safety Belt ComfortGuides 1 28 RearSeat Operation 1 6 RearSeat Outside PassengerPositions 1 22 RearSeat Passengers SafetyBelts 1 22 Rear Window Defogger 3 21 Rearview Mirrors 2 30 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 29 Remote Keyless Entry System 2 4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation 2 5 RemoteTrunkRelease 2 13 RemoteTrunkReleaseLockout 2 13 Removing the Flat Tireand Insta...

Page 344: ...Use During Pregnancy 1 21 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 7 SafetyChains 4 37 SafetyWarnings and Symbols III Seats Head Restraints 1 5 Manual 1 2 RearSeat Operation 1 6 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Six WayPower Driver 1 3 Second Gear Start 2 24 Securing a Child Restraint Center RearSeat Position 1 48 Designedfor the LATCHSystem 1 45 Rear Outside Seat Position 1 45 Right Front Seat Position 1 50 Selecti...

Page 345: ...t Hooks 2 32 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 2 32 Cupholder s 2 32 Glove Box 2 32 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 5 69 Storing the SpareTire and Tools 5 70 Stuck in Sand Mud IceorSnow SunVisors Sunroof SupplementalRestraintSystem SRS HowDoes an AirBagRestrain Servicing YourAir Bag EquippedVehicle WhatMakes an AirBag Inflate WhatWill You SeeAfteranAirBag Inflates When Should an Air Bag In...

Page 346: ...saxle Fluid Automatic 5 18 Transaxle Operation Automatic 2 22 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit RepairManual 7 10 Transportation Options 7 8 Trap Resistant Trunk Kit 2 14 TripOdometer 3 25 Trunk 2 12 TrunkLamp 3 16 Turn and Lane ChangeSignals 3 6 TurnSignaVMultifunctionLever 3 6 Turn Signals WhenTowingaTrailer 4 39 U Underbody FlushingService 6 19 Understanding RadioReception 3 61 Uniform ...

Page 347: ...rningLight 3 36 Washing Your Vehicle 5 75 Weight of the Trailer 4 35 Veatheistrip Liibrication 6 17 Weightof theTrailerTongue 4 36 WhatKind o f Engine Oil toUse 5 15 Whatto Do with Used Oil 5 17 What to Use 5 20 5 32 5 33 Wheels Aiiy lt l l i i h1 d Tilt i dihl IC e 5 a r m Replacement 5 58 WhentoAddEngine Oil 5 14 Window Lockout 2 16 Windows 2 15 Manual 2 16 Power 2 16 Windshield and WiperBlades ...

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