Chevrolet 2003 Venture, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ors 3 35 Message Center 3 50 Driver Information Center DIG 3 58 FeaturesandControls 2 1 InstrumentPanel 3 1 Audio System s 3 61 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 32 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 58 Tires 5 60 Appearance Care 5 86 Vehicle Identification 5 94 Electrical System...

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

Page 4: ...rning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen I1 ...

Page 5: ...abels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator ref...

Page 6: ...ArrAGHlNG I FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY v s REARWARD z SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY rHEN SECURE CHILD SEAT DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSlTlON DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION n U U U nLUCK UNLOCK LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH 8 SIGNALS TURN LAMPS PC RUNNING LAMPS ENGINE COOLANT cc TEMP ACCESS CHARGING BAlTERY COOLANT...

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Page 8: ...ter Passenger Position Bench Seat 1 47 RearSeat Passengers 1 48 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 52 Safety Belt Pretensioners 1 54 Safety Belt Extender 1 54 Child Restraints 1 55 Older Children 1 55 Infants and Young Children 1 58 Child Restraint Systems 1 61 Where to Put the Restraint 1 65 Top Strap 1 66 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 67 Lower Anchorages ana Top Tether...

Page 9: ...nAir Bag Inflate 1 98 What MakesanAir Bag Inflate 1 99 How DoesanAirBag Restrain 1 99 What Will YouSeeAfter an Air Bag inflates 1 100 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 102 Restraint System Check 1 103 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 103 Replacing Restraint SystemPartsAfter a Crash 1 1 04 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle rearward Pull up the and confuse you or make you push a pedal lever to unlock the seat when you don t want to Adjust the driver s Slide the seat to whereyou seatonlywhenthevehicle is notmoving want it and release the lever J To make sure the seat is locked into place try to move the seat back and forth with your body 1 3 ...

Page 11: ...the rear of the control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion up or down Lift up or push down on the whole control to move the entire seat up or down To move the whole seat forward or rearward slide the control forward or rearward Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback pull up on the lever located on the outboard sides of both the driver s and the front Passenger s seats It is e...

Page 12: ...ecause it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go intoit receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback Upright T...

Page 13: ...so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others To adjust a head restraint slide it up or down 1 6 ...

Page 14: ... end of the safety belt in this clip This will keep the safety belt from dangling and possibly striking something Do not have the second row outside safety belt stored if someone is sitting in the second row outside position Flip and Fold Feature The rear seats in your vehicle can be folded forward Use this feature for exiting and entering third row seats 1 If the seats have the adjustable head re...

Page 15: ...back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright locked 4 Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is Split Bench Seats If you have the split bench seat 50 50 or 40 60 the seatbacks can be folded forward or reclined individually and the seats can be removed individually The second row 40 60 sections can also be adjusted forward or rearward individually The second row 40 60 spli...

Page 16: ... the split bench seats to adjust the seat forward or rearward The other lever is located on the rear of the seat Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward Release the lever Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is ocked into place One is located below the center in the front of each section of the split bench 1 9 ...

Page 17: ...r recline the seatbacks Nylon Strap Recliner Lever To fold the seatback forward pull the nylon strap located on the rear of the seat or lift up on the recliner lever located on the front of the seatback The seatback will lock into place To raise a seatback pull the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever while raising the seatback until it locks upright Push and pull on the seatback to check that i...

Page 18: ...This mini buckle is located on the right side of the seat 2 Push the red center of the buckle up with a small pointed object like a key or a pen to remove the seat belt if needed 4 If the seat is in the second row lift one sf the adjustment levers and slide the seat fully rearward 5 From behind the bench seat pull the nylon strap at the center of the base of the seat to release the rear latches fr...

Page 19: ...e split bench seat Replacing the Split Bench Seats If the seatbackisn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback tobe sure it is locked A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into ...

Page 20: ... the sections of the bench seat in so they face rearward because they won t latch that way If you want more storage room behind the second row seat adjust each section by sliding it forward The split bench seats have seat position labels located on the back ot each seat snowing wnere ine seai must go Follow that diagram The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctl...

Page 21: ...front legs are not attached correctly the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins If the front latches are not attaching correctly check that the seat is in the full rear position 4 Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat 1 14 ...

Page 22: ...at the safety belt is ready for use when a passenger uses the seat The buckle reattaches by pushing the latch into the buckle until the red center pops out again Repeat these steps for the other section of the split bench seat Bucket Seats If your vehicle has the bucket seats the seatbacks can be folded down or reclined The seats can also be adjusted forward or rearward and removed One of the buck...

Page 23: ...eat forward or rearward The other lever is located on the rear of the bucket seat Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward Release the lever Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place One is located below the center in front of the bucket seats 1 16 ...

Page 24: ... sure it is locked The seatback on a bucket seat can be either folded forward or reclined The following explains how to use either the nylon strap or the lever to fold or recline the seatback Nylon Strap Recliner Lever To fold the seatback forward pull the nylon strap located on the rear of the seat or lift up on the recliner lever located on the front of the seatback The seatback will lock into p...

Page 25: ...on strap or lift the recliner lever without putting any pressure on the seatback Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked into place Removing the Bucket Seats Make sure the seatback is in the upright position The head restraints should be fully down 1 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat to fold the seatback forward 2 Slide the seat all the ...

Page 26: ...e strap or lever until the seat is folded all the way forward 4 To unlatch the front latches with the seat folded forward squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar 5 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward then toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out This should be done in one motion 1 19 ...

Page 27: ...y routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted I Don t put the seats in so they face rearward because they won t latch that way If you want more storage room behind the seat adju...

Page 28: ... are not attached correctly the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins If the front latches are not attaching correctly check that the seat is in the full rear position 4 Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins 5 Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down by pushing down the rear of the seat 6 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the b...

Page 29: ...h seat One is located below the center in front of the seat The other is located across the rear of the seat Fl dir l r Reclining e Se backs II I I If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked Lift up either lever to slide the seat forward or rearward Re...

Page 30: ...eatback Ihe seatbacks on the second row captain s cnairs also fold forward to put items behind the left and right seats Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the lrpright position The armrests can be lowered or raised for entering or exiting the vehicle Removing the Captain s Chairs 1 Pull the nylon strap behind the c...

Page 31: ...uld move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sittingthere Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock theseat into place properly when 1 24 ...

Page 32: ... way For the second row if you want more storage room behind the seat adjust the seat by sliding it forward The captain s chairs have seat position labels located on the back of the seat showing where the seat must go Follow that diagram The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctlv Make sure the seatbacks are in the upright position the seat belts are on the corr...

Page 33: ...ench seat and comes with the convenience center See Convenience Center on page 2 59 for more information The stowable seat can be removed and replaced or with the seatback folded it can lie flush with the convenience center Fof nr he Seatlr ck If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on th...

Page 34: ...sure that it is locked into place To raise the seatback do one of the following From the rear of the vehicle pull up on the lever to release the seatback then pull the strap located on the right side of the seat to pull the seatback up The a tha clk has R patch of hook and loop fastener to stow the strap on the rear of the seat when not in use or 0 fromthe passenger sside sliding door pull up on t...

Page 35: ...ered by your warranty Use the crossbar at the bottom of the seat when pulling the seat out Re acing the StovmnL Sen I I If the seatback isn t lamed it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback tobe sure it is locked A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop ...

Page 36: ...here the seat must go Follow the floor pin diagram Use the front floor pins of the floor cups and the rear floor cups in the third row The seat must be placed inthe proper location for the legs to attach correctly Make sure the seat is in its upright position before beginning this procedure 1 Place the front hooks of the seat onto the front floor pins in the thirdrow To do this the seat will need ...

Page 37: ...cle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might notbe if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outsideof a vehicle In a collision people riding in theseareas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow...

Page 38: ...shes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work Wh...

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Page 41: ...side down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system e...

Page 42: ...erious injuries and deaths occurat speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h 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 7 55 or Infants and Young Children on page ...

Page 43: ...se and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly Ifthis happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 1 36 ...

Page 44: ...l up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In acrash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to siiae unaer h e iap beit iiyou siiu UII I ii ti lt k l t would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across thec...

Page 45: ...sired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing the button down to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portionof the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not fallingoff your shoulder ...

Page 46: ...lllrlar halt ic tnn InncP It A nn t 2ive nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shouL elt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much whichcould increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 39 ...

Page 47: ...d in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearestyou A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 40 ...

Page 48: ...es over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...ofar forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren tas 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 be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 42 ...

Page 50: ... I I I 1 I I I You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 43 ...

Page 51: ... you can damage both the beltand your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 44 ...

Page 52: ...t Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 7 36 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way 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 ...

Page 53: ...up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it When you sit in the center position bucket seat you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor 1 Pick up the latch plate and in a single motion pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn tlong eno...

Page 54: ...er had to Center Passenger Position Bench Seat Lap Belt If your vehicle has a third row rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position When you sit in the center position of the bench seat 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 47 ...

Page 55: ...kle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they...

Page 56: ...nd 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 this nappens iei inebeii go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks In the third row if the belt stops before it reaches the buck e i tthe atch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle ...

Page 57: ...does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 54 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 50 ...

Page 58: ...al injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 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...

Page 59: ...d If your vehicle has bucket seats in the second row there is one guide for each outside passenger position If your vehicle has a bench seat in the second row there is one guide for the driver s side outside passenger position 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 shou...

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Page 61: ...ich the front of the vehicle hits something Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you ll need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts Aftera Crash on page 1 104 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 deale...

Page 62: ...lder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear se...

Page 63: ... child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 52 If the child is so small that the shoul...

Page 64: ...ay 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 ri 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 57 ...

Page 65: ...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 People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A bab...

Page 66: ... up against or ry Jse to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neitherthe 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 system can provide 1 59 ...

Page 67: ...traint 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 Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This...

Page 68: ...domen 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 securedin appropriate child restraints An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a muior veilicie is a r 1ir Ira1 I L r ea11 a11 11 s y a c I I UCDIYI ICU to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surf...

Page 69: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 62 ...

Page 70: ...hild restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the...

Page 71: ...add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Q When securing an aftermarket child seat in a bucket seat I am unable to get the seat fastened in snugly enough What ...

Page 72: ...ront passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very closeto the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraintin a c m w r n m t I G U I Y W U CAUTION Continued I I You may securea forward facing child restraint in the right frontseat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better t...

Page 73: ...e with or without the top strap being anchored Others require the top strap always to be anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restrain...

Page 74: ...n because there s no place to anchor the top strap Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed If you have an adjustable head restraint route the top strap under it Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint i...

Page 75: ...position and for the center position of the second row 1 68 Third Row Stowable Seat The anchor bar for the stowable bench seat is located on the passenger s side of the crossbar Use the center seating position to use the anchor bar properly If the convenience center is in the vehicle you must lift the tray sill to use the anchor ...

Page 76: ... row captain s chairs To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the and cushion LATCH system vi have latches bet n ree the seatback 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 facing child restraint that has attaching points B as s...

Page 77: ...aint 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 the LATCH System or Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position in the Index for information on how to secure a child restraintin your vehicle With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to secure ...

Page 78: ...d facing attach the top strap to the top strap anchor See Top Strap on page 1 66 Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions directions to be sure it is secure 5 Pushand pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap fromthe top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside S...

Page 79: ...Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Third Row Outside Passenger Position In the third row tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 1 72 ...

Page 80: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safetv belt auicklv if vou ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 73 ...

Page 81: ...t helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure 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 74 ...

Page 82: ... instructionsthat came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructionssay See Top Strap on page 1 66 if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 75 ...

Page 83: ...n on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbucklethe vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 76 ...

Page 84: ...the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructionsthat came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructionssay 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pull the lap belt all the way out without stopping 3 While holding it out run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 77 ...

Page 85: ...f you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your kneeto push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an ...

Page 86: ...rear facing ild restraint canbe seriously injured or killed if the front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat 1 79 ...

Page 87: ...ways move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Manual Seats on page 1 3 or Six Way Power Seats on page 1 4 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Makesuretherelea...

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Page 89: ...Built In Child Restraint Bucket Seat 60 40Bench Seat 1 82 ...

Page 90: ...g infant restraint until the child is about a year old A rear facing restraint gives the infant s head neck and body the support they would or Infants and Young Children on page 1 58 I c v h C n n AlrJor Philrlrnn An nano 1 55 I IGGU II I U U I U J I I vuu u l u v V I IU 8 I 8 8 r 3 Q What if the top of my child s shoulders is above the shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harnes...

Page 91: ...traint until the lower edge of the head restraint is even with the top o f the seatback 2 Rotate the head restraint rearward until it touches the top of the seatback Make sure there is no gap between the lower edge of the head restraint and the top o f the seatback 1 84 ...

Page 92: ...3 Lower the child restraint cushion You ll be using the child restraint s harness A to secure your child Don t use the vehicle s safety belts 1 85 ...

Page 93: ...the vehicle s adult safety belts Warning Failure to follow the manufacturer s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child strikingthe vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child 1 4 Before placing the child in the child restraint add slack to the shoulder harness Pull the black sho...

Page 94: ...is free of any foreign objects that may prevent youfrom securing the latch plates If you can t secure a latch plate see your dealer for service before using the child restraint 8 Place the other side of the harness over the child s 9 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks shoulder 10 Pull up on the latch plates to make sure they are secure 1 87 ...

Page 95: ...ned on the child s shoulders An unfastened shoulder harness clip won t help keep the harness in place on the child s shoulders If the harness isn t on the child s shoulders it won t be able to restrain the child s upper body in a sudden stop or crash The child could be seriously injured Make sure the harness clipis properly fastened I aa ...

Page 96: ... the position of the harness on the child s shoulder by moving the clip along the harness until it is level with the child s armpits On each side of the harness the shoulder part should be centered on the child s shoulder The harness should be away from the child s face and neck but not falling from the child s shoulders If you expect that the child will sleep while riding you can recline the seat...

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Page 98: ...nt before using the vehicle s lap shoulder belt 1 Move both latch plates and both sides of the shoulder harness clip to the bottom of the harness straps 2 Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up into 3 Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the the seatback seatback 1 91 ...

Page 99: ...otate the head restraint forward and push it all the Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle your built in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash See Checking Your Restraint Systems on page 1 103and Replacing Restraint SystemPa After a Crash on page 1 104 way down 1 92 ...

Page 100: ...r the driver the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the right front passenger the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the right front passenger s seatback closest to the door Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of But these air bags mu...

Page 101: ... severe frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have providedin the past CAUTION Continued The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed ...

Page 102: ...t inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but I CAUTION Continued I L ryoungctlrenandinfants Neitherthe 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 system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how ...

Page 103: ...is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has one the driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closestto the door 1 96 ...

Page 104: ... bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or evendeath The path of an inflating air bag must be keptclear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach orput anything on the steering wheel hub or on ornear any other air bag covering Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag 1 97 ...

Page 105: ... the threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air bag See Air Bag Systems on page 1 93 Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact ...

Page 106: ...ted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupant s m...

Page 107: ...o contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle Whe A n air bag i __ s tht is dust the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or...

Page 108: ...need to replace other parts 0 Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic frontal sensor which helps the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when...

Page 109: ...ffect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have informationabout servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 9 ruptosecol s aftertheignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag...

Page 110: ...see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away If your vehicle has the built in child restraint torn or frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces just like torn or frayed safety belts can They may...

Page 111: ...e crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash then you may need new LATCH system parts If the frontal air bags inflate you ll also need to replace the driver s and right front passenger s safety belt buckle assembly Be sure to do so Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision If safety belts or built in child restrai...

Page 112: ...Quarter Windows 2 26 Sun Visors 2 26 Windows 2 24 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 27 Content Theft Deterrent 2 27 PASS Key II I 2 29 PASS Key Ill Operation 2 29 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 31 New Vehicle Break in 2 31 Ignition Positions 2 31 Starting Your Engine 2 32 Engine Coolant Heater 2 33 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 34 Parking Brake 2 38 Shifting Into Park P 2 39 Shifting Out of Park ...

Page 113: ...Carrier 2 56 Rear Storage Area 2 58 Convenience Net 2 58 ConvenienceCenter 2 59 Vehicle Personalization 2 62 Entering Programming Mode 2 63 Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting 2 63 Automatic Door Locks 2 64 Remote Driver Unlock Control 2 66 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation 2 67 Content Theft Deterrent System 2 69 Armingand Disarming the Content Theft Deterrent System 2 70 Exiting Programming...

Page 114: ... the ignition key i s 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 3 ...

Page 115: ...ey made Any new PASS Key Ill key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle See PASS Key 111 on page 2 29for more informationon programming your new key Notice Your vehicle has a number of 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 spa...

Page 116: ...y cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than r thnrizer 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 If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this e e e e Check the...

Page 117: ...to operate the power sliding door s the parking lamps will flash to let you know the command was received If you would like to change the way the parking lamps operate with remote unlock confirmation see Vehicle Personalizationon page 2 62 LOCK To lock all doors press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter See Power Door Locks on page2 11 for more details on the power door lock features With...

Page 118: ...t flash when the left button with the van symbol is pressed Press the van symboi again to ciose the sliding door s See Power Sliding Door PSD on page 2 I 7 for more information You can operate the power sliding door s with the remote keyless entry transmitter only when the power sliding door override switch es on the overhead console is turned off See Power Sliding Door PSD on page 2 17 If your ve...

Page 119: ... touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Insert a flat object like a coin into the slot on the side of the transmitter and twist it to separate the halves 2 Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter Do not 3 Replace the battery 4 Reassemble the transmitter Make sure the halves are snapped together tightly so water will not get...

Page 120: ...rs whenever you drive CAUTION Continued Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer 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 Outsiders can easily enter ...

Page 121: ...ing it there for one second To lock either front door from the outside with your key insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle If your vehicle has power door locks all of the doors will unlock when you insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle From the inside use the manual or power door locks To unlock either front door from the inside pull back on the manual lever...

Page 122: ...tem the power door lock switch may cause the system to arm See Content Theft Deterrenton page 2 27for more details Also when the doors are locked with the power door locks the inside as well as the outside door handle cannot open the doors This safety feature prevents a door from being accidentally opened from the inside by moving the handle To override this safety feature unlock the door you want...

Page 123: ... in RUN or ACCESSORY this feature will not lock the doors To turn the last door closed locking feature off or on see Vehicle Personalization on page 2 62 Programmable Automatic Door Locks All of the doors will lock automaticallywhen you move your shift lever out of PARK P All doors will unlock automaticallywhen the ignition is turned off while the shift lever is in PARK P If someone needs to get o...

Page 124: ...eys in the ignition or if you use the manual door lock you could still lock your keys in your vehicle Always remember to take your keys with you Personalization on page 2 62 T a c _ hi fin am riff nr nn ahjp a I u LUII I LI 1 1 3 lcalulc UII VI V I I eulr Y U I J S V S V Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from the inside Then get out...

Page 125: ...rdonasteep grade 15 percent ormore the door may not stay open andcould slam shut possiblyinjuringsomeone To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clearof the door and only then allowit to slowly close 2 14 ...

Page 126: ... I puyb L WL Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding door security lock that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door s using the inside door handle To use one of these locks do the following 1 Open the sliding door 8 dtI W 2 On the inside of the sliding door s on the front edge of the door will be a lock Push the lever up to engage ...

Page 127: ...en the security lock is on unlock and open the door from the outside You should let adults and older children know how the security lock works and how to cancel the lock If you don t adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the sliding door from the inside when the security lock feature is in use Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock 1 Unlock the sliding door and open...

Page 128: ...e following power door switches Lea g your children or pets unattenc J your vehicle can be dangerous They could operate the power sliding door A child or others could be injured Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle To help avoid accidentaloperation of the sliding door s press the part of the power sliding door override switch es with the don t symbol b U czzI3 r Power Sliding D...

Page 129: ...n the overhead console switchbank using the switch in front of the driver s or the passenger s side sliding door or using the remote keyless entry transmitter Notice Whenyourvehiclegoesthroughan automatic car wash be sure the power sliding door is turned off If it isn t the power sliding door may open accidentally This switch is in front of the driver s or the passenger s side sliding door The pow...

Page 130: ...power sliding door latches closed the door may reverse to the open position A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away If an object obstructs the power sliding door s while it is closing the door will automatically reverse to the open position provided it meets sufficient resistance Resistance m...

Page 131: ... or others could be injured if caught il he path of the sliding door Make surethe door path is clear before closing the door If you want to open the power sliding door s when the override switch es is turned off pull the inside or outside handle and let go The door will open fully To open the power sliding door s when the power sliding door override switch es is on pull the inside or outside handl...

Page 132: ...r s when the override switch es is turned on pull the inside or outside handle and slide the door all the way forward to the latched position Resetting the Power Sliding Door The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the following conditions 0 A low voltage or dead battery disconnecting the battery or if the instrument panel PWR HEATED SEAT PSD fuse or the underhood f...

Page 133: ...ter repeating Step 7 repeat Steps 7 through 9 again If the door still does not operate correctly see your dealer for service Liftgate To unlock the liftgate from the outside turn the key in the cylinder clockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter To lock the liftgate using the key turn the key counterclockwise Open the liftgate using the handle located above the license plate Once slight...

Page 134: ... on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all theway See Engine Exnausi in ihe index I I To close the liftgate pull down on the handle then firmly shut the liftgate Don t drive with the liftgate open even sli...

Page 135: ...d can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Manual Windows Use the manual cranks to open and close the front windows 2 24 ...

Page 136: ...A D RAP Express DownWindow To activate the express down feature push the AUTO switch all the way down to the second position then release it The window will lower completely To stop the window from lowering all the way pull up on the front of the switch Side Window Latches The rear of each side window swings open To open pull the latch forward to release it then swing the window outward Press the ...

Page 137: ...ndows The windows can be closedfully or partway depending on how long the switch is pressed The ignition must be in RUN ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active to use the power rear quarter windows See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 3I Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also remove them from the center mount and swi...

Page 138: ...and the parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes When the alarm is armed the liftgate may be opened with the remote keyless entry transmitter or with a key Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will arm when you use either power door lock switch to lock the doors while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition If you would like to turn on power d...

Page 139: ... you know the system is armed If you would like your key not to arm the system see Vehicle Personalization on page 2 62 Arming Confirmation If remote unlock confirmation is on your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know when your alarm system has disarmed If you would not like the parking lamps to flash see Vehicle Personalization on page 2 62 Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Tran...

Page 140: ...d service facility could void authorization to use this equipment PASS Key Ill uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle PASS Key 111 Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key Ill Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key Ill is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything different to ...

Page 141: ... Ill to have new keys made To program additional keys you will need two current driver s keys black in color You must add a step to the following procedure After Step 3 repeat Steps 1through 3 with the second current driver s key Then continue with Step 4 To program the new key 1 Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it 2 Insert the ignition key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine w...

Page 142: ...w brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings UUII 1 l u v v a C I Q C UUI 1 1 1 s LII Q U N 8 I I I 4 w e l w mb m ensLLTfi n i FI 3 a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition you can turn it to five different po...

Page 143: ...te your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights E START This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the ignition key The switch will return to RUN for normal driving If the engine is not running ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the power...

Page 144: ... still won t start or starts briefly but then stops again repeat Step 1 or 2 depending on the temperature When the engine starts release the key and the accelerator pedal 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then 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 addi...

Page 145: ...rated for at least 15 amps I I 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead o f trying to list everything here we ask that you conta...

Page 146: ...t of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of Park P on page 2 41 It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is run...

Page 147: ...rol and hit people or objects Don t shift into a drivegear while your engine is racing Notice Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear 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 55 km h pushyour Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the ac...

Page 148: ...90 kdh or you can damage your transaxle Use THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D as much as possible Don tshift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine Notice If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehi...

Page 149: ...n on the parking brake pedal with your left foot To release the tension on the parking brake cable you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake When you remove your foot from the parking brake pedal it will pop up to the released position Notice Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat ...

Page 150: ...the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this v I I Pull the lever toward you 2 39...

Page 151: ...ing brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running 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 After you ve moved the shift lever into PARK P hold the reg...

Page 152: ...fting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN As you step on the brake pedal while in PARK P you may hear a click from the solenoid of the system This ensures that the system is operating properly See Automatic Transaxle Operation onpage 2 34 If you canno...

Page 153: ...nd death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over 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...

Page 154: ...arage with the enginerunninq Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could ...

Page 155: ...ect the passenger s side rearview mirror Then use the control to adjust each mirror so that yocr can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position If you are not adjusting either mirror leave the control in the center off position This prevents moving the mirrors accidentally once you have them adjusted B...

Page 156: ...ook farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has the outside rearview mirrors they are heated when you activate the rear window defogger See Rear Window Defogger in C imate Control System on page 3 25 2 45 ...

Page 157: ...in your vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue Onstar button to speak to an Onstar 24hours a day 7 days a week Onstar Services Onstar provides a number of service plans Some of the services currently provided by Onstar are Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assi...

Page 158: ...cle s glove box or call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 Onstar Virtual Advisor With Onstar Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news entertainment and informative topics such as traffic and weather reports You are able to listen and reply to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar services and prepaid c...

Page 159: ...Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this d...

Page 160: ...ndicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold down the 1 800 355 351 5 buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink buttons 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3to 8 cm away from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously p...

Page 161: ...complete the programming HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequencylaws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same m...

Page 162: ...the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds 30 seconds Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLinkO button Do not release the button The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds While still holding the HomeLink button proceed with Step 2 under Progra...

Page 163: ... then pull the door down if you need it fully open To close the glove box the door must be pushed up past the detent Cupholder s There are cupholders located below the center instrument panel switchbank The cupholders have a removable liner for larger size cups and for cleaning the cupholders Compact Overhead Console The front overhead console includes two reading lamps a storage compartment and a...

Page 164: ...ner compartment Onstar System buttons Driver Information Center DIC and HomeLink Transmitter buttons If your vehicle has the HomeLink transmitter buttons they will take the place of the garage door opener compartment The garage door opener compartment is explained next For information on the other features listed see each of them in the Index 2 53 ...

Page 165: ...ng from the hook and loop fastener and press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener 3 Line up the button of the garage door opener with one of the four buttons on the compartment door Make sure the garage door opener button is facing down and press the opener firmly into place 4 Once the opener is installed use the black pegs inside the compartment door to make sure the lined area on the...

Page 166: ...stretches between the front seats Pull the hooks towards the passenger s seat and insert them into the holes T he I thn hr Al c In n d I r f ha hnlmc I W alWlG L I I G I I b L 1 1 1 l l i r I I W W I V u y UI n u V U L The net does not detach from the driver s seat When not in use it is recommended that you unhook the net to extend its life and retain its elasticity 2 55 ...

Page 167: ...ivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If you have the luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof as well as sliding crossrails and places to use for tying things do...

Page 168: ...icle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 34 To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened Turn the release knob counterclockwise to unlock the crossrails Slide the crossrails forward or back as needed to accommodate ...

Page 169: ... have a convenience net The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling over Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle inside the liftgate To use the convenience net do the following 1 Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the liftgate opening The label on the net should be in the upper left hand corner 2 58 ...

Page 170: ...ar exit clear Convenience Center If any removable convenience item isn t secured properly it can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to secure any such item properly Your vehicle may have a convenience center It comes with the stowable seat It provides extra storage space for the rear of the vehicle To open the convenience center pull up on the ...

Page 171: ...oose convenience center toward you and pull it out Replacingthe Convenience Center 1 Make sure the stowable seat is properly installed in the vehicle See Stowable Seat on page 1 26for more information If the stowable seat is not in the vehicle with the convenience center the convenience center will not be locked into the correct position in the vehicle 2 Make sure that the convenience center is cl...

Page 172: ...ay sill can be folded down onto the stowable seat to close the space between the two whenthe stowable seat is folded down To do this flip the sill plate up and over toward the stowable seat The cover of the convenience center can be left in its upright position while the vehicle is moving The convenience center has six hooks on the inside cover for hanging items on The prop rods can hold up to 49 ...

Page 173: ...features that can be programmed To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode Number of chimes sounded L I 4 Feature Delayed Automatic Last Door Remote Illumination Door Locks Closed Driver s Exit Locking Lighting Lockout Unlock Deterrent Control X X X X X X X X X I X X Remote Lock Unlock Confirmation X Content Theft X Content T...

Page 174: ...ogram your choices To exit the programming mode follow the steps listed mder Exiting Programming Mode on page 2 71 Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting This feature allows you to customize the interior lamps when entering and exiting the vehicle Programmable Modes Mode 1 Both Features Off The interior lamps will turn on or off at the same instant that a door is opened or closed Mode 2 Delayed Il...

Page 175: ...mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Automatic Door Locks This feature allows you to customize the automatic locking and unlocking of the doors when using the shift lever Programmable Modes Mode 1 Both Features Off Automatic door locking and unlocking is disabl...

Page 176: ...t You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent This feature allows you to customize the automatic locking of the doors when exiting the vehicle Programmable Modes Mode 1 Both Features Off Doors will always lock immediately when you press LOCK on the power do...

Page 177: ... exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Remote Driver Unlock Control This feature allows you to customize the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter Programmable Modes Mode 1 Remote All Doors Unlock When you press UNLOCK on your remotekeyless entry transmitter all doors and the liftgate will...

Page 178: ...ctions later in this section or programthe next feature available on your vehicle Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation This feature allows you to customize the feedback received when locking or unlocking your vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter Programmable Modes Mode 1 Both Features Off Remote lock and unlock confirmation are disabled Mode 2 Exterior Lamps Flash Only When you use the...

Page 179: ...to let you know the command has been received Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in Mode 4 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructionsfor Entering Programming Mode on page...

Page 180: ...your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructionsfor Entering Programming I I 1 n P r I V I V U V I payt L 3 3 Count the number of chimes you hear The number of chimes indicates the vehicle s current programmed mode If you do not wish to change the current mode you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next...

Page 181: ...he content theft deterrent system will not arm The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter While this mode provides increasedsecurity it can be a problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter is damaged lost or if it fails to operatefor any reason while the content theft deterrent system is armed The content theft deterrent system must be disarmed...

Page 182: ...s you hear The number of chimes indicatesthe vehicle s current programmed mode If you do not wish to change the current mode you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle 5 Press the panic button to change the current mode 6 Press the panic button until you hear the number of chimes corresponding t...

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Page 184: ...ssenger Compartment Air Filter 3 33 With Entertainment System 3 31 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 35 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 36 Speedometer and Odometer 3 38 Tachometer 3 39 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 40 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 40 Brake System Warning Light 3 41 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 42 Traction Control System TCS Warning Light 3 43 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 ...

Page 185: ... Radio Data Systems RDS 3 61 AM FM Radio 3 62 Radio with CD 3 65 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 71 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 81 Entertainment System 3 91 RearSeatAudio RSA RearSeatAudio RSA Without Entertainment System 3 98 With Entertainment System 3 100 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios 3 102 Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDSRadios 3 102 DVD Distortion 3 102 Understanding RadioReception 3 102 Careof...

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Page 188: ...zardWarning Flasher Switch E InstrumentPanel Cluster F Center Outlets G AudioSystem H Side Outlets I ExteriorLampsControl J Hood Release K Horn L Ignition Switch M Climate Controls N RearFan Controls 0 CupholderTray P AccessoryPower Outlet Q Instrument Panel Switchbank R GloveBox S Front Outlets T Instrument Panel Fuse Block 3 5 ...

Page 189: ...g column Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the...

Page 190: ...e vehicle The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column 7 To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High Low...

Page 191: ...at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and check the fuse See Bulb Replacement on page 5 52 and Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 95 If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps the signal indicator will flash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are worki...

Page 192: ...r steady wiping at high speed DELAY Turn the band away from you to one of the five sensitivity settings between OFF and LOW to choose the delayed wiping cycle The further the band is turned toward LOW the shorter the delay will be Use this setting for light rain or snow Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice a...

Page 193: ...ing your vision Rear Window Washermiper Your vehicle may have a rear window wiper If it does the rear window wiper switch is located in the instrumentpanel switchbank Press the wiper symbol on the bottom of the switch to turn on the intermittent wiper To turn off the wiper gently press the top of the switch To wash and wipe the rear window press the washer symbol on the top of the switch Washer fl...

Page 194: ...When you apply your brakes the cruise control disengages 0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safelyat a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic 0 Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery ...

Page 195: ...se when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control I 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want I 3 Press the SET button at the end of the lever and 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal release it 3 12 ...

Page 196: ...to go faster don t hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed While Control There are two ways to go to a Using Cruise higher speed e Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the SET button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the speed y...

Page 197: ...Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers fi...

Page 198: ...cept the Daytime Running Lamps DRL oo Parking Lamps Turning the control to this setting turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights 0 Headlamps Turning the control to this setting turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights Lamps on Reminder If the driver s door is opened and you turn the ignition to hear...

Page 199: ...dark enough outside the exterior lamps will come on automatically When it s bright enough outside the exterior lamps will turn off and the DRL will turn on Of course you may still turn on the headlamps any time you need to If you start your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately Once you leave the garage it will take approximately one minute for the automat...

Page 200: ...ft to dim them Interior Lamps Control Turn the thumbwheel allthe way to the right to turn on the interior lamps if the interior lamps override switch is off Turn the thumbwheel to the left to turn the lamps off Interior Lamps Override This switch is located in the overhead console Pressing the don t symbol keeps the interior lamps off when any door is opened Pressing the top of the switch allows t...

Page 201: ...ting is cancelled The interior lamps will stay on while any door or liftgate is open and slowly fade out when all doors and the liftgate are closed The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all doors have been closed if they have not been locked See Delayed Lighting following To turn the entry lighting feature off or on see Vehicle Personalization on page 2 62 Delayed Lighting The ...

Page 202: ...r the liftgate is open and slowly fade out when all doors and the liftgate are closed The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all doors have been closed if they have not been locked See Delayed Lighting earlier in this section To turn the exit lighting feature off or on see Vehicle Personalization onpage 2 62 Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps in the overhead console...

Page 203: ...Interior Lamps Override earlier in this section Battery Run Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the interior lamps on If you leave any interior lamps on while the ignition is in LOCK or OFF they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes The lamps won t come back on again until you do one of the following Turn th...

Page 204: ...dex If your vehicle is not equipped with the rear climate control system there will be a storage space in this switchbank The rubber mat can be removed for cleaning Snap the mai inro piace aiier vieartirry Ir This switchbank is located in the overhead console The switchbank may include the interior lamps override the power sliding door s override the power rear quarter windows and the Ultrasonic R...

Page 205: ...onic sensors located at the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to the object The URPA display is locatedinside the vehicle near the rear window It has three color coded lights used to provide distance and system information to the driver If children bicycles or pets are behind your vehicle RPA won t tell you they are there You could strike them and they could be injured or killed Whether ...

Page 206: ...he ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush Other conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving forward at least 15 mph 25 km h the display continues to flash red see your ...

Page 207: ...d20 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets Notice Adding some elec...

Page 208: ...end air to the rear sf the vehicle Keep the area under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode For more information see Defogging and Defrosting later in this section Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed Turn the knob to OFF to turn of...

Page 209: ... notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature On hot days open the windows to let hot inside air escape then close them This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down It also help...

Page 210: ...off recirculation and run the air conditioning compressor unless the Recirculation cannot beselected while in the defrost mode uisi iei IJei diule is at y s v v Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window a REAR Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the...

Page 211: ...r of the outlet to change the direction of the air flow Operation Tips 0 Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets on the hood that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside your vehicle more effectively This k...

Page 212: ...n the knob out of R Directing the Airflow To direct the airflow to the rear seating area use the right knob located on the main climate control panel Select vent or bi level mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the overhead outlets Select floor defog or defrost mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the floor outlets Generally the upper outlets are used for air cond...

Page 213: ...iver s seat clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the temperature in the rear seating area only Rear Air Outlets To increase airflow through the rear floor outlets place the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward position For more information see Seats in the Index The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air return outlet Be sure to keep it free from obstructions Also...

Page 214: ...nt panel switchbank Use this knob to adjust the fan speed for the rear seat passengers from the front seating area These controls are overhead on the control panel located behind the front seats A rear seat passenger can use these controls to personally adjust the temperature and the fan speed for the rear seating area The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned to R Rear to allow the re...

Page 215: ...to turn off the fan If a rear seat passenger is adjustingthe fan speed use the following control FAN Press the FAN button on the rear control panel The display will show the current setting Press the left and right arrow buttonsto cycle through the available settings OFF LOW MED and HIGH Setting the Temperature If the driver is adjusting the temperature do the following To increase or decrease the...

Page 216: ...sted previously in this section For information on ventilation see Outlet Adjustment also listed previously in this section Passenger CompartmentAir Filter Passenger compartmentair both outside and recirculated air is routed through a passenger compartment filter The filter removes certain contaminants from the air including pollen and dust particles Reductions in airflow which may occur more quic...

Page 217: ...econd filter out the filters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on both filters For the type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Partson page 5 104 4 Replace the filters by reversingStep 3 Make sure 5 Close the inner access door while squeezing the 6 Snap the outer access panel into the back of the tab Be sure it is tightly closed glove box 3 34 ...

Page 218: ... engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section youshould not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stayson when you are driving or when o...

Page 219: ...a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages United States version shown Canada similar 3 36 ...

Page 220: ...__ Cluster with Tachometer United States version shown Canada similar 3 37 ...

Page 221: ... by the word OIL in the display window The display can be toggled between the odometer the trip odometers and engine oil life by quickly pressing and releasing the tripheset button located to the right of the temperature gage The display toggles once each time the tripheset button is pressed for less than 1 5 seconds The display toggles in the following sequence Odometer Trip Odometer A Trip Odome...

Page 222: ...e vehicle but before you begirl moving the display will show the number of miles kilometers you drove during the last ignition cycle Once you begin driving the trip odometer will accumulate mileage For example if you have driven 5 0 miles 8 0 km since you started your vehicle and then activate the retro active reset feature the display will show 5 0 miles 8 0 km As you drive the display will then ...

Page 223: ...re is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag Systems on page 1 93 This light wi...

Page 224: ...doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Your vehicle s hydraulic ...

Page 225: ... Lock Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle may have this light If it does the anti lock brake system warning light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon as possible a...

Page 226: ...ion Control System TCS on page4 8 for more information If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down e If the traction control system is affected by...

Page 227: ...e shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operatingyour vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 5 26 3 44 ...

Page 228: ...y problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system 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 work aswell your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly rep...

Page 229: ...er diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle 0 Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations 0 Avoiding steep uphillgrades If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If th...

Page 230: ... The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly See Filling Your Tank on page 5 7 It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as de...

Page 231: ...f the OBD on board diagnostic system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen it you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take ...

Page 232: ... you have left when the ignition is on Here are four things that some owners ask about All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full 0 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads half full but it took more or less than half of the tank s...

Page 233: ...ving there may be a problem with your traction control system Your vehicle may need service If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on until your brakes cool down If the...

Page 234: ...djust your driving accordingly The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message HOT COOLANT TEMP United States Canada This message will come on when your engine gets too hot If this message comes on it means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal dr...

Page 235: ...ould indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this indicator appears in the message center could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the message on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Low Oil Pressure Message LOW OIL PRESSURE United States C...

Page 236: ...t catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Low Engine Oil Level Message I LOW ENG OIL LEVEL c United States Canada If this message comes on it means your engine is low on oil You need to check the oil level right away Have yo...

Page 237: ...n page 5 13 Power Sliding Door Warning Message DOOR AJAR I I 1 I United States Canada This message will come on if the power sliding door is not completely closed and the ignition is turned to RUN or START If you shift the transaxle out of PARK P while the power sliding door is open or in the process of closing and the power sliding door is turned off a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the...

Page 238: ... out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding dooris closed and latched before you driveaway Door Ajar Warning Message I I DOOR AJAR United States Canada This message will come on when the ignition is turned to RUN or START and the driver s or passenger s door is open It may also come on if a sliding door is not in the fully latched position 3 55 ...

Page 239: ... Message 7 SECURITY EB I I C United States Canada If you are ever driving and this message comes on and stays on you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off Your PASS Keya Ill system however is not working properly and must be servicedby your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key Ill system at this time See PASS Key 111 on page 2 29for more information 3 56 ...

Page 240: ... you need to reset the warning message To reset the warning message turn the ignition off and then back on again If the message stays on see your dealer right away See All Wheel Drive AWD System on page 4 70 for more information A lorn irn onI r sCI h r 3 fl1II ci7etirp If thQ U I I lpub r J U I L I 1 1 1 u IU w J Low Fuel Warning Message United States Canada If your fuel is low the warning messag...

Page 241: ... No driver information is displayed in this mode of operation CompasdTemperatureMode One of eight compass readings and the outside temperature are displayed If the temperature is below 38 F 3 C the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the outside temperature and the word ICE for two minutes Trip Computer Mode In the trip computer mode pressing the MODE button cycles through the five ...

Page 242: ...til the proper variance number as shown on the map is showing Press the MODE button to set the new variance zone and resume normal operation The display will show all the display segments briefly to acknowledge the change in the zone number Automatic Compass Calibration The compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass When the vehicle is new the calibration pro...

Page 243: ...uter displays available by pushing the MODE button The information will appear in the following order AVG ECON Average Fuel Economy This shows the average fuel economy since the last reset INST ECON Instant Fuel Economy This shows fuel economy for the most recent second of driving RANGE Trip Range This shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the remaining fuel The fuel economy used ...

Page 244: ...alled Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under lgnition Positions onpage 2 3f Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data 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 th...

Page 245: ...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 The radio...

Page 246: ...peatedly until BAS or TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble to the middle position select BAS or TRE Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To adj...

Page 247: ...ds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode either by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for the display to return to time of day Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a...

Page 248: ... 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 Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time Time display is available with the ignition turned off To change the default on the display push the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds...

Page 249: ...er you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the bass and treble equalization that you selectedwill also be automatically selected for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass ...

Page 250: ...l display in the middle position Using RDS Radio Data System RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies display messages from radio stations and seek to stations with ...

Page 251: ...radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequencyon AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations RDS Messages ALERT Alert warns of local or...

Page 252: ...uncement comes on you will hear it If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display when a trafiic 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 symbol and TRAF will appear on the display while the announcement plays If the compact disc player was being used play will stop dur...

Page 253: ...wo seconds to reverse at 17times 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 within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17times the normal playi...

Page 254: ...it could be for one of the following reasons e e e e You re driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the disc should play It s very hot When the temperature returns to normal the disc should play The djrr is dirty scra tched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD ...

Page 255: ...display push the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display will now be the default Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between AM FM or 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 prev...

Page 256: ...ss Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass or the treble level If a station i s weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass and treble to the middle position Push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middl...

Page 257: ...io will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position Using RDS Radio Data System RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information Seekto stations broadcasting the selected type of programming receiveannouncementsconcerninglocaland national emergencies display messag...

Page 258: ...splay and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to 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 turn alternate fre...

Page 259: ...e display and when a traffic announcement comes on you will hear it If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display When a traffic announcement comeson 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 symbol and TRAF will appearon the display while the announcement plays If the compact disc player wa...

Page 260: ...econds it will go to the beginning of the previous seiection or the beginning of the current selection depending upon the position on the tape If pressed when the current I I I 1 I LI selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the current selection SEEK and a negative number will appear on the display while the cassette player is in the previous mode Pressin...

Page 261: ...assette tapes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE Check Tape Ifthis message appears on the radio display the tape won t play because of one of the following errors The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Tur...

Page 262: ...e current track has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRACK The track number will appear on the display If you hold this pushbut...

Page 263: ... will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a disc is playing The disc will stop but remain in the player TAPE CD Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio Press TAPE CD to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJT Eject Press this button locatedto...

Page 264: ... sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF RCL Recall Push this knob to switch the display between the time and the radio station frequency Push this knob with the ignition off to display the time To change the default on the display push the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and ...

Page 265: ...s 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select AM FMI or FM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected 5 Press and hold oneof the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the equalization that you selected will also be automatically select...

Page 266: ...speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controis are displayed The radio will produce one beep and CENTERED will appear on the display Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information Using this system the radio can do the following Seek to ...

Page 267: ...e display You may select multiple interrupts if desired When you are listening to a compact disc the last selected RDS station will interrupt play if that selected program type format is broadcast SCAN You can also scan through the channels within a category by performing the following 1 Press the P TYPE button P TYPE and the last selected PTY will be displayedon the screen 2 Select a category by ...

Page 268: ...n the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist and song title call 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 I...

Page 269: ...Insert the disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the disc in button When a disc is inserted the CD symbol will be displayed If you select an equalization setting for your disc it will be activated each time you play a disc If the radio is on or off the disc will begin to play automatically To insert multiple discs do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and hold the...

Page 270: ...ing ejected arid hold this buttori or wo szconds YG will he2r REMOVE CD will be displayed You can now remove the disc If the disc is not removed after 25 seconds the disc will be automatically pulled back into the receiver If you try to push the disc back into the receiver before the 25 second time period is complete the receiver will sense an error and will try to eject the disc several times bef...

Page 271: ...ever you play a compact disc For more information on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section k SEEK I Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have passed Press the right arrow to go to the next track If you press the button more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc k SCAN I Toscanonedisc press and...

Page 272: ... and 4 for saving other selections If you attempt to save more than 20 selections S LIST FULL will appear on the display To play the song list press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will appear on the display The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order that they were saved You may seek through the song list by using the SEEK SCAN arrows Seeking past the last saved tra...

Page 273: ... saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list To end song list mode press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will be removed from the display Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the radio display it could be due to one of the following reasons You re driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the disc should play The di...

Page 274: ...operating range This protectionfeature will keep your video components from 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C To resume operation shut off the entertainment system pull down the video screen and then heat or cool the vehicle until the temperature is within the operating range beics r_ gmlgnrfpyhl p fhp tpmpcv gttllre is below Headphones The entertainment system includes dual channel wireless headphones...

Page 275: ...ar seat audio system See Rear Seat Audio RSA Without Entertainment System on page 3 98 or Rear Seat Audio RSA With Entertainment System on page 3 100 for more information To adjust the volume on the headphones use the volume control located on the right side Notice Do notstore the headphones inheator direct sunlight This could damage the headphones and would not be covered by your warranty Keep th...

Page 276: ...n this section for more information When the auxiliary device is the source for the entertainment system TRACK 99 will appear on the radio display This is normal Audio Speakers Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at one time Audio from the radio cassette or CD player will be heard through all speakers when the front audio system is being used and the rear seat audio system is o...

Page 277: ...osition If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked position the screen will shut off but the DVD will continue to play through the previously selected audio source Notice Avoid directly touching the video screen as damage may occur Do not touch the video screen See Cleaning the Video Screen in the Index for more information will fold down as desired The video screen is located in t...

Page 278: ...fect when there is no auxiliary device connected D 11 PIay Pause Press this button to start play Press while playing to pause Press it again to continue playing 0 Stop Eject Press this button to stop playing Press the button a second time to eject the disc Playing a Disc To play a disc gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot until it stops The DVD player will continue l...

Page 279: ...esired button Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the entertainment system to receive signals from the remote control Be sure the remote s batteries are not discharged as this will also affect the function of the remote control Objects blocking the line of sight may also affect the function of the remote control Notice Do not store the remote control in heat or direct su...

Page 280: ...se the up and the down and the right and the left arrow buttons to move the cursor around the media menu After making your selection press Enter Some discs may contain a short skit leading up to the media menu Source Press this button to switch the source for the entertainment system between the auxiliary device connected to the RCA jacks and the DVD player Pressing this button has no effect when ...

Page 281: ...ols If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will play the same remote source The rear speakers will be muted when the RSA power is turned on You may operate the RSA functions even when the main radio is off Primary Radio Controls The following function is controlled by the knob on the main radio PWR Power Push this knob twice to turn RSA off Rea...

Page 282: ...f the CD mode on the front radio is in use To scan stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows until the radio goes into scan mode The radio will scan to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press SEEK again to stop scanning The scan function is inactive if front radio is in use P SET PROG Preset Program The front passengers must be listening to something different fo...

Page 283: ...the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will play the same remote source The rear speakers will be muted when the RSA power is turned on You may operate the RSA functions even when the main radio is off The following functions are controlled by the RSA system buttons RSA PWR Power Press this button to turn RSAon or off The headp...

Page 284: ...tored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds 1 T I I I1 4 u 4 I I I I I I I U I U I I IC I U I U VVIII yu LU 21 I C D C L aLatIuI I then go on to the next preset station This feature will only scan the presets that are in the selected band The selected radio station frequency will appear on the display above the video screen Press this button again to stop scanning presets If your vehicle is e...

Page 285: ... vehicle are turned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen DVD Distortion You may experience video distortionwhen operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Position Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices i...

Page 286: ...ugh your dealership The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape in error To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE CD button for five seconds READY will appear on the display and a cassette symbol will flash for five seconds...

Page 287: ...the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Cleaning Your DVD Player When cleaning the outside DVD cabinet face and buttons use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water Cleaning the Video Screen When cleaning the video screen use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen as damage may result Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed m...

Page 288: ...overy 4 12 Passing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 Steering 4 10 Driving at Night 4 15 City Driving 4 20 Freeway Driving 4 21 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Winter Driving 4 26 or Snow 4 30 Towing 4 32 Towing Your Vehicle 4 32 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 32 Loading Your Vehicle 4 34 Towing a Trailer 4 36 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 If Yo...

Page 289: ...he driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving technique...

Page 290: ... things 0 Theamount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight 0 The amount of food that is consumed before and The length of time it has taken the drinker to during drinking consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the sa...

Page 291: ...ffected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC o f 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06...

Page 292: ... to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgement can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or r...

Page 293: ... rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace 4 6 with the traffic and allow realisticfollowing distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re dri...

Page 294: ...kes and continue braking Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly 4 7 ...

Page 295: ... 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 use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure In an emergency you will probably want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels If you h...

Page 296: ...rol system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always cave the system on Blr yo can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehicle under If You Are Stuck In ...

Page 297: ...essage on page 3 57 Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each ofu...

Page 298: ...ditionsyou ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate gently into the straightaway accelerate iintil you are ollt Gf the curve and the Steering in Emergencies There are times ...

Page 299: ...od reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle...

Page 300: ...it s all right to pass providingthe road ahead is clear Never cross a soiid iine on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approachingtraffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t hav...

Page 301: ...s asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspondto your vehicle s three c...

Page 302: ...rn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt If you have the anti lock braking system remember It helps avoid only the braking skid If you do not have anti lock then in a braking skid where the wheels are no longer rolling release enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again This ...

Page 303: ...ut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the ap...

Page 304: ...t suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keepyour windshield washer tank filled wi...

Page 305: ...dal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or ...

Page 306: ...ng forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might E E l z er crossing yO1 w vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips e e e Tu...

Page 307: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move c...

Page 308: ... the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mi...

Page 309: ...y to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and 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 e e Windshield Washer Fluid I s the reservior full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine...

Page 310: ...on t let it happen to you if it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments fre...

Page 311: ...safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in goodshape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to godownhills Themostimportant thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go di m a steep or lo hill 4 24 ...

Page 312: ...ear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see high...

Page 313: ...mall 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 26 ...

Page 314: ...alt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road But you can turn the traction system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If You Are...

Page 315: ... system allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are cl...

Page 316: ...ght not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves faster than just idle T...

Page 317: ...tuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you don t want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution I If youlet ur tiresspin at higt peed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat ...

Page 318: ...t wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control system TCS on page 4 8 Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the...

Page 319: ...le with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device know as a dolly With the proper preparationand equipment many vehicles can be towed in theseways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some importantthings to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendation...

Page 320: ...the ground Dolly Towing If you have a two wheel drive vehicle it can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground To dolly tow your vehicle do the following 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 Put the vehicle in PARK 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 If yo...

Page 321: ...GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle Do not load your vehicleany heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GA...

Page 322: ...own unless you need to Automatic Level Control On vehicles equipped with the automatic level control the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load or unload your vehicle However you should still not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR If the engine is running or the ignition key is in ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active you may hear the compressor operating when you ...

Page 323: ...x Your vehicle can tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used...

Page 324: ...in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transaxle Three important considerations have to do with weight e theweight of thetrailer 0 the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 400 Ibs 630 kg with up to six occupants in the vehicle or ...

Page 325: ...r a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in t...

Page 326: ...arbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 42 Dirt and water can too You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manu...

Page 327: ...ates the air inside your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsiv...

Page 328: ...cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer ...

Page 329: ...he life of your transaxle Parking on Hills really should not par our vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet 2 Have someone place chocks under...

Page 330: ...tenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belts 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 these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hit...

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Page 332: ...er Steering Fluid 5 37 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 38 Brakes 5 40 Checking Things Under Battery 5 43 Jump Starting 5 44 All Wheel Drive 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps 5 52 Parking Lamps 5 54 Replacement Bulbs 5 57 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 58 Tires 5 60 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 61 Tire Inspection and Rotation 5 62 Buying New Tires 5 64 Wheel Replacement 5 66 Tire...

Page 333: ...nt Spotting 5 92 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 92 Care of Safety Belts and Built in Child Vehicle Identification 5 94 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 94 Service Parts Identification Label 5 94 Electrical System 5 95 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 95 Headlamp Wiring 5 95 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 95 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 95 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 95 Capacities and...

Page 334: ...ts you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported sewice people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 5 3 ...

Page 335: ...tenance Record onpage 6 19 You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough aboutit Be sure you have 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 I...

Page 336: ...is does not indicate a problem existsor that a higher octanefuel is necessary If you are using87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications It is recommendedthat gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle ManufacturersAssociation for better ve...

Page 337: ...an air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damagethe plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that a...

Page 338: ...injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel I The fuel door is located on the driver s side of the vehicle x xfze dcc i s c ennd n 2 IPhiC P i t dL sliding doors the driver s side sliding door will only open partway 5 7 ...

Page 339: ...ppen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hotweather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 89 While refueling let the fuel cap hang by the tether as shown 5 8 ...

Page 340: ...y This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel con ner w e it is I your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avo...

Page 341: ...on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquidslike fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You o r others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things thatwill burn onto a hot engine 1 2 3 Pull the hood release handle located on the driver s side under the instrument panel Go to the front of the vehicle and push up on the underhoo...

Page 342: ...od prop sleeve when handling the hood prop 5 Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then follow these steps 1 Lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop 2 Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood 3 Return the prop to its retainer 4 Let the hood down and close it firmly 5 11 ...

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Page 344: ...I BrakeMasterCylinder Reservoir J EngineAir Cleaner Filter K Engine Coolant Reservoir ngine Oil LOW ENG OIL LEVEL United States Canada If the low engine oil level message appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Low Engine Oil Level Message on page 3 53 You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added re...

Page 345: ...partment near the center The dipstick handle has a bright yellow loop design for easv identification See Eigine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it ag...

Page 346: ...5 102 Notice Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located behind the engine oil dipstick See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for more information on location Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper ope...

Page 347: ...e has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY 6RADEENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER I F 100 t 80 60 40 t 20 0 L C 7 C 38 21 16 t 4 1 18 L...

Page 348: ...the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life System Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary consid...

Page 349: ... certain elements that may be unhealthyfor your skin andcould even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you ch...

Page 350: ...gine air 4 Remove and replace the engine air cleanedfilter cleaner filter housing Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive withit off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleanedfilter...

Page 351: ...lership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that someof the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat Be sure to get an accur...

Page 352: ...With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps The dipstick is located toward the back of the engine compartment next to the brake master cylinder reservoir 5 21 ...

Page 353: ...e fluid to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 17 If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatchedarea on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t ovetfj Notice ...

Page 354: ...OOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning messages and gages work as they should Notke When adding coolant it is important that you use onlyDEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In...

Page 355: ...per coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much waterin the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or addi...

Page 356: ...ou badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolantat the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant leve...

Page 357: ...anel See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Messageon page 3 51 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation If an overheated engine condition exists an overheat protection mode which alternatesfiring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a significant loss...

Page 358: ... overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The ...

Page 359: ...you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam i...

Page 360: ...coveryTank An electric engine cooling fan under the hooa can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 29 ...

Page 361: ...an be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engineif there is a leak If you run theengine it could lose all coolant That could cause an enginefire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be r...

Page 362: ...blem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL COLD mark add a engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 23for more information 3 W 3 W IIIIXLUlt VI CltSdfI u l l l l n a l e v v a t c f a 1 IU UL WUUL r n t r n 1 I I L J nrv p l Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid suchas alcohol can boil before ...

Page 363: ...t enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tankis at or above the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it 5 32 ...

Page 364: ... under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure capto coolif you ever have to turn the pressurecap 5 33 ...

Page 365: ...hat to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the p...

Page 366: ...es Qne is located or the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 4 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant onpage 5 23for more information about the proper coolant mixture If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valves after the radiator is...

Page 367: ...filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up with the vent tube 5 36 ...

Page 368: ...e coolant recovery tank to the FULL 10 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank COLD mark The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right of the windshield washer fluid reservoir at the back of the engine compartment 5 37 ...

Page 369: ... and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the H hot mark When it s cold the level should be at the C cold mark If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Part D Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6 17 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cau...

Page 370: ...reeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank ifit is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint...

Page 371: ...your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later yourbrakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hyd...

Page 372: ...e wrolly kind of fluid l t l yo brake system your brakes may not workwell or they may not even workat all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t le...

Page 373: ...nditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to 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 in...

Page 374: ...stment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When youreplace parts of your braking system fo...

Page 375: ... steps below to do it safely On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding door a low voltage battery or replacinga battery may cause the system to become inoperative See Power Sliding Door PSD on page 2 17for more information Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios on page 3 102 or...

Page 376: ... systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug...

Page 377: ...om any underhood electricfan Using a matchnear a battery cancause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enoughwater You don t need to addwater to the ACDeIco battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has fillercaps be sure the right amount of fluid isthere If it is low add wate...

Page 378: ...gative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other paris b o Arid uurl i wrlrleci iile rleyaiive cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 7 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if...

Page 379: ...e The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are rem...

Page 380: ...icle that had the dead battery vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnectthe red positive cable from the 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other 5 Return the remote positive terminal cover to its vehicle with the good battery vehicle original position A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery or Remote Positive Terminal C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal 5 49 ...

Page 381: ...dule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6 15 To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determi...

Page 382: ... To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to us...

Page 383: ...rop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the front turn signal parkinglamp assembly See Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps on page 5 54 3 Pull the assembly away from the vehicle I 4 Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb assembly in place 5 Pull the bulb assembly straig...

Page 384: ...hrough the black retainer ring and into the electrical connector Tighten the black retainer ring in place Push the bulb firmly enough so that the blue tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 8 Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing Be careful not to damage the bulb on the headlamp aiming bar 5 53 ...

Page 385: ...naVparking lamp assembly See Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps on page 5 54 next Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the thumbscrew attaching the front turn signaVparking lamp assembly to the headlamp assembly 3 Pull the front turn signaVparking lamp assembly away from the vehicle 5 54 ...

Page 386: ...tab while turning it counterclockwise 5 Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and 6 Line up the tabs on the socket with the gaps in the socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the lamp housing until a click is heard the tab popping back out yerliiy pusitirly iile I I W UI t irtiu ii leia isfp s k t 5 55 ...

Page 387: ... signaVparking lamp assembly until the upper edge is contacting the fender 9 Fasten the front turn signal parking lamp assembly to the headlamp assembly with the thumbscrew removed in Step 2 5 56 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 1 Open the liftgate 2 Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing 3 Pull off the entire taillamp housing on the inboard side The locator retaining pin...

Page 388: ...der back into place making sure all retaining tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the outboard locatingh etainingpins until the lamp is seated Secure with the inboard screws Replacement Bulbs For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamps 3rd from Top 3156 Taillamps Bottom Turn Signal Lamps 3057 2nd from Top 3156...

Page 389: ...oved in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 104 To remove the windshield wiper blade s 1 Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting 2 Turn the ignition to OFF while the wipers are at 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the the outer position of the wipe pattern windshield or backglass 4 While holding the wiper arm away from ...

Page 390: ...m up Then pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm 6 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip click into place the wiper blade into place 7 Push the release clip from Step 4 down to secure 5 59 ...

Page 391: ...d a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued r lderin ted 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 as wh...

Page 392: ...verloading Bad wear 0 Badhandling 0 Badfueleconomy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear 0 Badhandling 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 tire pressure You can t te...

Page 393: ...s in Section 6 for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the CertificationiTire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities an...

Page 394: ...ire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places 0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged The tire has a bump bulge or split around the tire tire s rubber deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location ...

Page 395: ...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 Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias beltedtires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damag...

Page 396: ...y requirementsand 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 150would wear one and a half 15 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tir...

Page 397: ...e The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your whee...

Page 398: ...age 5 70for more information Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or howfar it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause a crash If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains Notice Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the prope...

Page 399: ...ressure gage and nozzle adapters Inflating somethir too muchcanmakeit explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure To use your air inflator system do the following 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter if required to the end of the hose that has the pressure gag...

Page 400: ...e tabs at the back of the cover and put it in place Push down the tab to secure the cover If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire 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...

Page 401: ...adly 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 farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The fo...

Page 402: ...veniencenet 2 Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off G F u E D A Jack B Strap C Bracket D Wing Nut E Jacking Instructions F Bag and Tools G Tire Bag and Cable AWD only 3 Remove the jack and jacking tools by loosening the wing nut and bracket 4 Separate the plastic pouch from the jack and remove the jacking tools folding wrench and extension from the pouch...

Page 403: ...re tire do the following B C A Hoist Shaft B Hoist Assembly C Retainer D CompactSpareTire E Extension Chisel End F FoldingWrench 1 Attach the folding wrench to the extension and insert the chisel end on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 2 Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the compact spare tire to the ground Continueto turn the wrench so the comp...

Page 404: ...Wheel Drive Vehicle later in this section If you have a front wheel drive vehicle the hoist is used to store a full size or a flat road tire under the vehicle See Storing the Spare Tire and Tools and Storing the Flat Tire on a Front Wheel Drive Vehicle later in this section If the compact spare tire will not lower check under the vehicle to see if the tire is hanging loose and the cable end and sp...

Page 405: ...with all wheel drive the underbody tire hoist assembly stores only the compact spare tire See Storing the Spare Tire and Tools later in this section for instructions To store a flat full size tire correctly see Storing the Flat Tire on an All Wheel Drive Vehicle later in this section Before beginningthis procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage t...

Page 406: ...ce this lets you know that the secondary latch has released Lower thejack by turning the folding wrench coirnlercioekwise Keep lowering the jack until the compact spare tire is resting on the folding wrench 5 Grasp the compact spare tire with both hands and 6 Reach under the vehicle and remove the folding pull it out from under the vehicle wrench and jack Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon ...

Page 407: ...he Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Loosenthewheel nuts but do not remove them using the folding wrench Turn the handle about 180 degrees then flip the handle back to the starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn For wheels with a wheel lock key use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and folding wrench The key is supplied in the front passenger doo...

Page 408: ...k location Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you Getting under aVI cle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff 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 damagethe vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal i n...

Page 409: ... take off the flat tire 6 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or dirt on thewheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after atime 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 c...

Page 410: ...cident 7 Installthe compact spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 8 Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wheel wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 79 ...

Page 411: ...ns in the Index for wheelnut 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 10 Don t try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare ti...

Page 412: ...tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down If the spare tireis stored with the valve stem pointing upwards its secondary latch won t work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle If this happened when your vehicle was being driven the tire might contact a person or another vehicle causing injury and of course damage to itself as well Be sure the u...

Page 413: ...re in the spare 5 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the folding wrench until you feel more than two clicks This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened PUSH PULL 6 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If the tire moves use the foldi...

Page 414: ...toring the Flat Tire on a Front Wheel Drive Vehicle Follow the procedure for storing a spare tire listed previously Storing the Flat Tire on an All Wheel Drive Vehicle 1 Remove the tire storage bag and cable package from the jack storage area 2 If the vehicle has aluminum wheels remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft 3 Put the flat tire in the ti...

Page 415: ... the center of the wheel 5 Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges 6 Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure 7 Makesurethemetal tube is centered at the striker Push the tube towards the front of the vehicle 8 Close the liftgate and make sure that it is latched 5 84 ...

Page 416: ...mavbe other partso f your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles Notice Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare All Wheel Drive After installing a compact spare tire on a vehicle with all wheel drive you will need to drive with light to moderate acceleration for 10 seconds ...

Page 417: ... you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline 0 Benzene 0 Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone 0 Paint Thinner Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 9 Alcohol Laundry Soap e Bleach Redu...

Page 418: ...lines 3 Fol ow the directions on the container e 4 Apply cleaner with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened sponge to remove any excess cleaner towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee ...

Page 419: ...ument Panel 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 fini...

Page 420: ...they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean the saieiy U I L Y arw u l t OIIIIU ItzsLlalllL 11ar11es3 only with mild soap and lukewarm water I 8r m I N I E I _ A _ _ _1 1 I ___ I Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weathe...

Page 421: ...hes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle previously Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residuefrom the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning produ...

Page 422: ...soap and water Rinse with ciean water Aiter rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels...

Page 423: ... these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surf...

Page 424: ...ers FinishEnhancer Swlr Remover Pulish fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on contamination GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials fcont dl Description I Usage Cleaner Wax IRemoves light scratches and protects finish Cleans shines and no witina necessary Gloss Foaming Tire Shine Low protects in one easy step Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable a...

Page 425: ...ce Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the glove box door It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from th...

Page 426: ...the overload is caused by some electrical problem be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the instrument panel fuse panel protect the power windows andother power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicl...

Page 427: ...DEFOW CLUSTER HTD MIRROR ELCirRAIER IPWRSLODR I PWRMIRROR g ON STAR CTSY AMP RAPRELAY CRUISE TlSlG SIR IGN1 aPASSKEY PWRMEATED HAZARD STOPLAMP LHHEADLPLOW PCM WNK FRT WPWWSHR MALLCLUSTER RRWPWSHR BCMPRGRM Low RHHEADLP RH HEADLP PWR LOCK RR PWRSCKT CLUSTER B A l l LH HEADLP HIGH HIGH HTDMIRROR DRL ENHANCEDEVAPI AWD PCM ABS Pull the door open to access the instrument panel fuse block 5 96 ...

Page 428: ...er Outlets Data Link Turn Sianal Switch interior Lamp ana iviuiiiiunciion Switch Power Vent Switch Auto Level Windshield Wiper Washer Motor and Switch Hazard Switch RR PWR SCKT LH T LP RR DEFOG HTD MIRROR t E r BLOWER CLUSTER STOP LAMP LUSTER Usage Rear Electric Accessory Plug Housing Daytime Running Lamp Control Module Passenger s Side Taillamp Export Only Rear Window Defogger Relay Heated Mirror...

Page 429: ...IC DRU Temperature Door Actuator Front HEATED SEAT Control Module Heater A C Control and Rear Window Defogger Relay BCM PRGRAM BCM Proarammina RH HEAD LP HIGH Driver s Side High Beam Headlamp RH HEAD LP Driver s Side Low Beam Headlamp PCM ABS Export Only LOW Export Only IGN MAIN Relay and PCM Electronic Brake Control Module 5 98 ...

Page 430: ...ation on location The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement fuse is needed To remove the cover turn the knob counterclockwise and lift up When finished to put the cover back on turn the knob clockwise to tighten it Make sure that the remote positive terminal cover is on correctly 2 1 1 f Instrument Panel Electronic Level Control andRear Defogger Trailer Fog Lamps 4 5 99 ...

Page 431: ...rANasher HVAC DRL MALURadio DIC Power Quarter Vent Rear HVAC Rear WiperANasher SWC Accessory and Power Window Circuit Breaker RAP Fuel Injectors 1 6 Not Used Not Used 21 9 31 Usage EvaporativeEmissions EVAP Canister Purge Valve Heated Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2 MassAir Flow MAFI Sensor Not Used Not Used Not Used Ignition Control Module ICM Not Used Transaxle Range Switch to Back up Lamps A C Clutch Re...

Page 432: ...Horn Relav I I Daytime Running Lamps DRL Control Module Headlamps and 37 I 40 IMini Fuse Puller I 11 Fuses A C Clutch Ignition 1 U H Electronic Ignition TCC Injectors I IAir Conditioning Clutch Diode I 5 101 ...

Page 433: ...s Please refer to Part D Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6 I7 for more information Air Conditioning Refrigerant Systems Front A C Front and Rear A C Complete Overhaul AWD Automatic Transaxle PanRemoval and Replacement Complete Overhaul With Rear Climate Control 9 6 quarts 11 9 quarts 9 1 L 11 3 L 5 102 ...

Page 434: ...Fuel Capacity Regular Extended 20 0 gallons 25 1 gallons 75 0 L 95 0 L I I Wheel Nut Torque 140 Nom 100 Ib ft Engine Specifications 5 103 ...

Page 435: ...ment Parts Windshield Wiper Blades Length T YPe Wiper Blade Backglass Length T YPe Number A l208C PF47 GM Part No 52482929 41 101 24 0 inches 60 0 cm Shepherd s Hook 16 0inches 40 6 cm Shepherd s Hook I ACDelco part number 5 104 ...

Page 436: ...t Once a Month 6 10 At Least Twice a Year 6 11 At Least Once a Year 6 12 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 15 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 15 Exhaust System Inspection 6 15 Fuel System Inspection 6 16 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 16 Throttle System Inspection 6 16 Transfer Case PowerTransfer Unit and Carrier Assembly Differential Rear Drive Modu...

Page 437: ...ommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks insp...

Page 438: ... you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering lnforrnation on page 7 9 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service cen...

Page 439: ...ple use their vehicles maintenance needs vary You may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know t...

Page 440: ... onpage 6 10 and Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6 15 Footnotes t The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services ...

Page 441: ...ou stop for fuel It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidental...

Page 442: ... 000 Miles 50 000 km 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 62for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote U Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km U Rotate tires See Tire Inspe...

Page 443: ...ilter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspectionand Rotation on page 5 62for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Control Service U Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 62for proper rotation pattern...

Page 444: ...rol 0 Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Service 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 towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service 0 If you ha...

Page 445: ...he proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 73 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 23for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Flui...

Page 446: ... cracking Replace blade insertsthat appear worn or damaged orthat streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle onpage 5 89 Spare Tire Check At least twice a year after the monthly inflation check of the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated to the correct tire inflation pressure make sure that the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then t...

Page 447: ...may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment StaY er Switch Ct ck When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 2 38 if necessary Do not use the accelera...

Page 448: ...ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to ...

Page 449: ...lar brake at once should the vehicle begin to move To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism sholdingability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the reg...

Page 450: ... Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the 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 exhaust...

Page 451: ...les Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit and Carrier Assembly Differential Rear Drive Module All Wheel Drive Inspection Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals check rear differential and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hoses at transfer case and differential for kinks and proper installatio...

Page 452: ... on page 5 23 DelcoSupreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or equivalent Power Steering System Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Carrier Assembly Differential Rear Drive Module and Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit Fluid Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 1052884 in Canada 993294 or equivalent DEXRON Ill Automatic Transmission Fluid Mul...

Page 453: ...equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent I Fluid Lubricant I Lubriplate LubricantAerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Iiding Door Track Canada 992723 or equivalent or NLGl 2 Cateqow LB or GC LB lubricant meeting requirements of Weatherstrip GM Part No U S 12345579 in Ondition...

Page 454: ... performed record the date odometer 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 Maintenance Record 6 19 ...

Page 455: ...MaintenanceRecord cont d 6 20 ...

Page 456: ...Odometer I Date I Reading MaintenanceRecord cont d 6 21 ...

Page 457: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 22 ...

Page 458: ... 3 Customer Assistance Offices 7 3 GM MobilityProgramforPersons with Disabilities _ __ s I 7 4 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 6 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 8 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 9 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 9 7 1 ...

Page 459: ... 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 your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following informationavailable to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle IdentificationNumber This is availablefrom the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left...

Page 460: ...ibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibilitylimitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Cente...

Page 461: ...0 Mexico D F Long Distance 011 52 5329 0 800 01 800 508 0000 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area ...

Page 462: ...cal advice Availabledealer services at reasonable costs i e wrecker services locksmith key service glass repair etc Roadside Courtesy Care provides Roadside Basic Care services as outlined previously Plus FREENon WarrantyTowing to the closest dealer 0 FREELocksmith Key Service when keys are lost FREE Flat Tire Service spare installed on the road 0 FREE Jump Start at home or on the road FREE Fuel D...

Page 463: ...n be reached OB Vehicle mileage Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessiblefrom anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Informationbook Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplifiedquality and value in its offering of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experienc...

Page 464: ...ne way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement up to 30 per day five day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel e...

Page 465: ...or details General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at 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 inj...

Page 466: ...Centre 63 005 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 information on unit repair service procedures ...

Page 467: ...ications are available 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 ...

Page 468: ...Air Bag Inflate 1 99 What Will YouSee After an Air vvnen Snouia an Air Eay irliiaie I 30 A nn All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 10 AluminumWheels 5 91 AM 3 102 AM FMRadio 3 62 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 104 Anti lock BrakeSystem ABS 4 6 AppearanceCare 5 86 Care of Safety Belts and Built in Child Restraint Harness 5 89 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 92 Cleaning the Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 86 Cleaning the Outside o...

Page 469: ...3 102 AutomaticDoorLocks 2 64 Automatic Level Control 4 35 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 5 20 Operation 2 34 Automatic Transaxle Check 6 11 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check 6 13 B Backing Up 4 41 Battery 5 43 Battery Replacement 2 8 Battery Run Down Protection 3 20 Before Leaving onaLongTrip 4 22 Before You Drive 3 91 Bench Seat Split 1 8 Body Lubrication Service 6 12 Brake Parking ...

Page 470: ...erential Rear Drive Module 5 51 Cassette Tape Messages 3 78 Cassette TapePlayer Service 6 10 CD Adapter Kits 3 79 Center Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 45 1 47 Chains Tires 5 67 Change Engine Oil Message 3 54 Charging System Indicator Message 3 52 Check Engine Light 3 45 Checking Coolant 5 24 Checking Engine Oil 5 14 Cleaner Filter 5 19 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Checking Your Restrain...

Page 471: ...errent System 2 69 Cleating CompactDiscMessages 3 71 3 80 3 90 Content Theft Deterrent System Arming and Disarming 2 70 Control of aVehicle 4 5 Convenience Center 2 59 Convenience Net 2 58 Coolant EngineTemperatureGage 3 44 EngineTemperatureWarningMessage 3 51 Heater Engine 2 33 Cooling System 5 29 Cruise Control 3 11 Cupholder s 2 52 Current and Past Model Order Forms 7 10 Customer Assistance Inf...

Page 472: ... 2 11 Power siiuing uoor 2 17 PowerSlidingWarningMessage 3 54 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 12 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 36 Driver Information Center DIC 3 58 Driving At Night 4 15 City 4 20 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 21 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 Winter 4 26 Driving on Grades 4 42 Driving on Snow or Ice 4 27 Driving Through Deep Standing Water 4 ...

Page 473: ...2 Engine Coolant Level Check 6 10 Engine Oil Additives 5 17 Checkand Service EngineSoon Light 3 45 Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication ScheduledMaintenance 6 6 Engine Oil Level Check 6 10 Engine Specifications 5 103 Entering ProgrammingMode 2 63 Entertainment System 3 91 Cleaning theVideoScreen 3 104 Cleaning Your DVDPlayer 3 104 DVD Distortion 3 102 Entry Lighting 3 18 Erasing HomeLink Buttons 2 5...

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