2004 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-3 Rear Seats ............................................... 1-9 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-22 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-47 Air Bag Systems ...................................... 1-72 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-82 Features and Controls .........................
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 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name RENDEZVOUS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual, and the page number where you will find it. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. 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.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will find these notices: 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. Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle.
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ......................................................1-3 Manual Passenger Seat ..................................1-3 Four-Way Manual Driver Seat ..........................1-3 Six-Way Power Seats .....................................1-5 Manual Lumbar ..............................................1-5 Heated Seats .................................................1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-6 Head Restraints .............
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Air Bag Systems ............................................1-72 Where Are the Air Bags? ...............................1-75 When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ....................1-77 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? .....................1-78 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .....................1-79 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-80 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle .........1-82 1-2 Restraint System Check ..................................
Front Seats Four-Way Manual Driver Seat Manual Passenger Seat Pull up on the lever, located on the front of the seat, to unlock and move the seat. Use the lever located on the front left side of the seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward. Pull up the lever to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. To make sure the seat is locked into place, try to move the seat back and forth with your body.
To raise the seat, pull up on the lever located on the front right side of the seat. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To lower the seat, push the lever down. Adjust the seat and release the lever.
Six-Way Power Seats Manual Lumbar Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the six-way power seat control is located on the outboard sides of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. The knob that controls this feature is located on the outboard sides of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. • Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support.
Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicle may have heated seats. If it does, the heated seat switches are located in the instrument panel switchbank. This feature will quickly heat the seat cushions and lower back of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat. The left switch is for the driver’s seat and the right switch is for the front passenger’s seat. Press the top of the switch to turn the heater on. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heater off.
{CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen.
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint 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. The front seat head restraints are adjustable. Slide the head restraint up or down to adjust it. The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle may be adjustable. They work the same as the front seat head restraints.
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have seat operating features to adjust, fold, remove and reinstall the seats. By using the seat operating procedures, in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from your vehicle. When you put the seats back in the vehicle, be sure to follow the label on the back of the seat for proper location. Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks {CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
To recline the seatback on up-level split bench seats, push forward on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback. Removing the Split Bench Seat Each section of the split bench seat can be flipped forward or removed individually. Up-Level Move the seatback to the desired position. It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback. The seatbacks on each section also fold forward to put items behind the seats.
Base-Level 4. For base-level split bench seats, pull the lever at the base of the seat on the outboard side to release the rear latches from the floor pins and flip the seat forward. For up-level split bench seats, continue pushing forward on the recliner lever to release the rear latches from the floor pins and flip the seat forward. The seat can stay in this position or it can be removed from the vehicle by following the next steps. 5.
Replacing the Split Bench Seat {CAUTION: {CAUTION: 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. {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 the seat into place properly when installing it.
2. Make sure that the bench seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins. If the front legs are not attached correctly, the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins. 1. Squeeze the angled latch release bar toward the straight crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins.
Captain Chairs If your vehicle has captain’s chairs, the chairs and seatbacks can be adjusted forward or rearward. Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs (Second Row) To adjust he second row captain’s chairs, use the adjustment bar located below the front of each seat. Lift up the lever to slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks 3.
Removing the Captain’s Chairs 1. Make sure that the seatback is in the upright position. 2. Lift the seatback recliner lever to fold the seatback forward. To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback. Use the recliner lever to move the seatback to the desired position. It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback. The seatbacks on the second row captain’s chairs fold forward the same way.
Replacing the Captain’s Chairs {CAUTION: 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. 4. The seat can then be lifted off the front floor pins. 5. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out. Repeat these steps for the other captain’s chair.
{CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly 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. Make sure that the seatback is in the folded forward position and that the safety belts are on the correct side of the chair. 1. Hook the front latches over the front floor pins.
Stowable Seat The stowable seat is a two passenger bench seat and comes with the rear convenience center. See Rear Convenience Center on page 2-44 for more information. The stowable seat can be removed and replaced or, with the seatback folded, it can lie flat with the convenience center. Folding the Seatback {CAUTION: 2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of floor pins. 3. Push and pull on the seat to check that it is properly attached.
To fold the seatback down, pull up on the lever located on the back of the seat. Push down on the seatback until it is locked into place. Removing the Stowable Seat 1. Remove the convenience center, if it is in the vehicle. See Rear Convenience Center on page 2-44 for more information. 2. Make sure all items are off the stowable seat. 3. If the seatback is down, put the seatback in its upright position before removing the seat. See “Folding the Seatback” listed previously. 4.
Replacing the Stowable Seat {CAUTION: {CAUTION: 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. {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 the seat into place properly when installing it.
The stowable seat has seat position labels, located on the back of the seat, showing where the seat must go. 3. Reinstall the nuts back onto the screws. Torque to approximately 18 lb ft (25 Y). The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctly. 4. Try to raise the seat to make sure that it is locked down. Make sure that the seatback is folded forward before beginning this procedure. 5. Raise the seatback to its upright position.
Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-43. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person wouldn’t survive.
Put someone on it. 1-24 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel...
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident – even one that isn’t your fault – you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h).
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 1-28 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder, across the chest.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, push down on the button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without pushing the button down to make sure it has locked into position.
Q: What’s wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Q: What’s wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: 1-32 The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
Q: What’s wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The belt is over an armrest.
Q: What’s wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: 1-34 The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
Q: What’s wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
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. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-28. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt – except for one thing.
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 can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-40 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
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. Each position next to the windows in the second row has a shoulder belt height adjuster. Move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, push down on the button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Center Rear Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. You also have a shoulder belt, which has a retractor. In order to have the protection of the shoulder belt, you must first connect it to the lap belt. 1-42 1. Remove the shoulder belt from its stowage location in the roof and pull it all the way down to the lap belt.
2. Insert the metal knob on the shoulder belt into the keyhole on the lap belt buckle as shown. Be sure to slide the shoulder belt part into the keyhole until it locks into place. 3. To make the lap belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear safety belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is a guide available for the center passenger position in the second row rear seat.
Second Row Center Position For second row center position do the following: 2. Attach the elastic cord to the comfort guide on the center passenger shoulder belt. 1. Remove the elastic cord from under the head restraint of the second row driver’s side position.
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Although you cannot see them, they are located on the retractor part of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe crash in which 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.
Child Restraints Older Children Q: A: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder 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.
{CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: A: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
{CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The lap portion 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.
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
CAUTION: (Continued) it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5,5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint. {CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available.
Child Restraint Systems {CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that’s unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries.
A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 1-54 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.
Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner. For many years, add-on child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child also has to be secured within the restraint.
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use 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.
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. Top Strap Anchor Location If you’re using a top strap-equipped child restraint in the second row center bench seat and need to temporarily transport a flat tire for repair, move the child restraint to a rear seat outboard position.
Second Row Outside Position Bench Seat Second Row Center Position Bench Seat without Third Row Seat 1-59
Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. An anchor bar for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion for each second row outboard seating position. The anchor bar for the center position bench seat is located on the floor behind the second row seats. If the vehicle has the extended rear convenience center, you need to remove a plastic plug and look under the convenience center to find the anchor bar for the center position bench seat.
Second Row Center Position Bench Seat with Third Row Seat Folded Down If the vehicle has a third row seat and the seatback is folded, there is an anchor on the back of the third row seat for the second row center position bench seat. Third Row Passenger’s Side Outside Position There is also a top strap anchor for third row passenger’s side outside position. Locate the anchor symbol on the flap of carpet behind the seat. Lift up the carpet to access the anchor.
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will find anchors (A) in the second row outside passenger positions. 1-62 This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (C).
To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback. The labels are located at each lower anchor position, near the base of the second row outside passenger positions. {CAUTION: In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system.
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach the top strap to the top strap anchor. See Top Strap on page 1-57.
If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-62. See Top Strap on page 1-57 if the child restraint has one. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1.
3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 5. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-62. See Top Strap on page 1-57 if the child restraint has one.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position CAUTION: (Continued) 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. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-62. See Top Strap on page 1-57 if the child restraint has one. Your vehicle has a front passenger air bag.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the 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 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.
Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags – a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag. Side impact air bags are available for the driver and right front passenger.
CAUTION: (Continued) Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to 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 provided in the past.
{CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system 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.
Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-76 If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? {CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. Don’t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag.
If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant. For frontal air bags, inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near-frontal impacts.
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted 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.
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal air bag.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. • Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an air bag inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12.
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
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Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............................................................2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System .........................2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...........2-5 Doors and Locks .............................................2-8 Door Locks ....................................................2-8 Power Door Locks ..........................................2-9 Delayed Locking .............................................2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..
Section 2 Features and Controls HomeLink® Transmitter ...................................2-35 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter .........2-35 Storage Areas ................................................2-39 Glove Box ...................................................2-39 Cupholder(s) ................................................2-39 Cell Phone Storage Area ...............................2-39 Overhead Console ........................................2-39 Floor Console Storage Area ................
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Your vehicle’s key can be used for the ignition as well as the driver’s door lock, the floor console, and the glovebox. If you need a new key, contact your dealer, who can obtain the correct key code. Your vehicle has the PASS-Key® III vehicle theft system. The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column. If a replacement key or any additional key is needed, you must purchase this key from your dealer. The key will have PK3® stamped on it.
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: • Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If you would like to program the way the headlamps and parking lamps operate with remote unlock confirmation, and your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64. LOCK: To lock all doors, press LOCK. The LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15 for more information.
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. 1. Insert a flat object, such as a coin, into the slot on the side of the transmitter and twist to separate the halves. 2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not use the metal flanges to “pop out” the battery. 3. Replace the battery. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves are snapped together tightly so water will not get in. 5.
Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out.
Power Door Locks Delayed Locking The power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and front passenger’s doors next to the door handle. With the delayed locking feature, the doors will not lock immediately when locking the doors using the power door lock switch or when LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed while any door is open. Instead, three chimes will be heard to indicate that the delayed locking feature is in operation.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2. On the inside of the rear door will be a lock. Push the lever up to engage the safety lock. All of the doors will automatically lock when all doors are closed, the engine is running and the shift lever is shifted out of PARK (P). All of the doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is shifted into PARK (P).
Canceling the Rear Door Security Locks 1. Unlock and open the rear door from the outside. 2. Push the lever down to disengage the safety lock. 3. Close the door. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other rear door lock. The rear door locks will now work normally. Lockout Protection The lockout protection feature may prevent you from locking your key in your vehicle. Pressing the power door lock switch will lock all doors, then unlock the driver’s door, if the key is in the ignition when a door is opened.
Liftgate Release Your vehicle is equipped with a liftgate release touchpad, located on the inner side of the liftgate handle. To open the liftgate using the touchpad, do the following: 1. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 2. Unlock all of the doors. 3. Lift up on the liftgate handle. If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry transmitter, you may unlock the liftgate by pressing the REAR button on the transmitter, then open the liftgate manually by lifting up on the liftgate handle.
Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Power Windows The driver’s power window switch has two down positions. Push the rear of the switch to the first position to lower the window normally. Press the rear of any passenger window switch and that window will open. Press the front of any switch to close the window. Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch also has an express-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. To activate the express-down feature, push the rear of the driver’s window switch to the second position, then release it.
Sun Visors Content Theft-Deterrent To block out glare you can swing down the visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side. There may be an extension on the inboard side of the sun visors. Pull the extension out to block out glare. Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system. Visor Vanity Mirror A light located on top of your instrument panel will flash slowly to let you know that the system has been armed. Pull down the sun visor.
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. The security light will start flashing to let you know the system is armed. Within five seconds after the security light begins to flash, any door can be manually unlocked and opened, without sounding the alarm. A door unlocked manually will remain unlocked until locked again.
PASS-Key® III Your PASS-Key® III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with 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.
If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-109. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the PASS-Key® III to have a new key made.
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle • Do not drive at any one speed — fast or slow — for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • If you have all-wheel drive, keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). (322 km) or so.
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition, you can turn the key to four different positions. Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With RAP, the power windows, the audio system, the sunroof and the Automatic Level Control will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and none of the doors are opened. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position – that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2.
Automatic Transaxle Operation If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever – push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-29 for more information. {CAUTION: Maximum engine speed is limited when you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-32. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels.
Warm-Up Shift Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside temperature is 35°F (2°C) or colder. You may notice that the transaxle will shift at a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed up. This is a normal condition designed to provide heat to the passenger compartment and defrost the windows more quickly. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D).
Parking Brake The parking brake is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down 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.
Shifting Into Park (P) 2. To move the shift lever into PARK (P), do the following: {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: 2.2. Move the lever up as far as it will go. It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4.
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-27.
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. {CAUTION: You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. • Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. • Repairs were not done correctly.
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-30. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage.
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you to for the night position. To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from you. The mirror’s two outer buttons operate the lights on the bottom sides of the mirror. Outside Power Mirror The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. 2-32 To choose either the left or right outside mirror, press the selector switch.
Outside Convex Mirror OnStar® System Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
OnStar® Services One of the following plans is normally included for a specific duration with each vehicle equipped with OnStar®. You can upgrade or extend your OnStar® service plan to meet your needs.
HomeLink® Transmitter 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 device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink® programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink® Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink® on the internet at: www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink® and the hand-held transmitter button.
6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button for two seconds, then release.
Using HomeLink® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing HomeLink® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds.
Storage Areas Glove Box If the glove box has a lock, put your key into the lock and turn the key counterclockwise. To open the glovebox, pull the latch release. The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door from lowering too far. Open the glove box until the door is partway open, then pull the door down if you need it fully opened. To close the glove box, the door must be pushed up past the detent. To lock the glovebox, put your key into the lock and turn the key clockwise.
Sunglasses Storage Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console, press the release button. Then pull the compartment down to the full open position. Floor Console Storage Area The floor console storage contains two cupholders, an ashtray and a cellular phone storage compartment with a cigarette lighter/accessory power outlet. Below the floor console storage is a purse storage area with two integrated convenience nets.
Roof Rack System {CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry something like this inside.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 0-0. 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. Loading things onto the luggage carrier can interfere with the performance of your XM™ Satellite Radio System.
3. Repeat for the other side. 4. Put the tool and the screws back in the plastic bag in the glove box. To adjust the crossrails, lift the release levers on each side to unlock them. Slide the crossrails forward or backward, as needed, to accommodate loads of various sizes. After repositioning the crossrails, push the release lever down. This will lock the crossrails in place. To adjust the crossrail(s), the sunroof stop (A) must be removed. To remove the sunroof stop, do the following: 1.
Convenience Net Your vehicle may 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, just inside the liftgate/tailgate opening. Attach both the upper and lower hooks to the loops on either side of the liftgate opening. The label on the net should be in the upper left corner. The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 lbs. (45 kg).
Removing the Extended Rear Convenience Center 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenience center. Replacing the Extended Rear Convenience Center 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the rear of the vehicle. 2. Remove the carpeted mat from the vehicle. 2. Remove the carpeted mat from the vehicle. 3. Lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open the rear storage bin. The center lid will also need to be opened. 4.
Removing the Rear Convenience Center on Vehicles with the Third Row Stowable Seat 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenience center. 2. Lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open the storage bin. 5. Lift the rear bin into the back of the vehicle. Place the rear bin over the center T-shaped wall on the forward bin. Push down to secure. Align the rear bin over the rear mounting bolts. 6. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and tighten. 7.
Replacing the Rear Convenience Center on Vehicles with the Third Row Stowable Seat 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the rear of the vehicle. 2. Lift the bin into the back of the vehicle. Align the bin over the rear mounting bolts. 3. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and tighten. 4. Push and pull on the rear storage system to make sure that it is locked into place properly.
Sunroof If your vehicle has a sunroof, the switch is located between the sun visors. The sunroof switch will only work when the ignition is on or when the ignition is off and retained accessory power is active. See “Retained Accessory Power” under Ignition Positions on page 2-20 for more information. Notice: Opening the sunroof when the luggage rack crossrails are not in the full-rear position could cause damage to the sunroof or luggage rack.
Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver’s door panel and are used to store and recall the driver’s seat position and outside rearview mirror position. To store a seat position, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat and the outside rearview mirrors to the position you would like for driving. 2. Press and hold memory button 1 for more than three seconds.
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-7 Horn .............................................................3-7 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-8 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-14 Interior Lamps ......................
Section 3 Instrument Panel Service Vehicle Soon Message .......................3-57 Program Mode Message ................................3-58 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message ......................................3-58 Parking Lamp Warning Message .....................3-59 Highbeam Out Warning Message ....................3-59 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-60 DIC Controls and Displays .............................3-62 DIC Vehicle Personalization .......
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Instrument Panel Overview 3-4
The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior/Interior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 and Interior Lamps on page 3-16. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-40. E. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-23. F. Instrument Panel Outlets.
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering 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, the turn signals won’t work. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem.
Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the center of your steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster and the HUD display will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
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 working. Turn Signal On Chime If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile (1,2 km), a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off. If you need to leave the signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1,2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on.
Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Rear Window Washer/Wiper The rear window washer/wiper switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers.
To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is already on, push the bottom of the switch. Push in the top of the switch to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after the washing cycle is completed. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: Cruise Control {CAUTION: • Cruise control can be dangerous where • you can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to resume/accelerate (R/A) briefly. You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at R/A, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Exterior Lamps < (Parking Lamps): The control on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • Taillamps • Instrument Panel Lights 5 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
Fog Lamps Interior Lamps The fog lamp button is located on the exterior lamp control. Push the FOG PUSH button to turn the fog lamps on. The FOG light, located next to the fog lamp button, will come on to indicate when the fog lamps are on. To turn off the fog lamps, press the fog lamp button or turn the ignition off. If you turn on the fog lamps while the DRL are on, the parking lamps will turn on automatically. Your fog lamps will go off when you switch to high beams.
Interior Lamps Control After 30 seconds, the headlamps and parking lamps will turn off. OFF: Turn the control to this position to turn off the interior lamps. The lamps will turn off before the 30 seconds if the following conditions are met: DOOR: Turn the control to this position to turn on the interior lamps while any door is opened and while the ignition key is removed from the ignition. ON: Turn the control to this position to turn on the interior lamps.
Entry Lighting Delayed Lighting If your vehicle has entry lighting, the interior of your vehicle will illuminate for 25 seconds so you can see inside your vehicle before you enter. To activate entry lighting, do one of the following: If your vehicle has delayed lighting, it will continue to illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed.
Exit Lighting Perimeter Lighting If your vehicle is equipped with exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for about 30 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition if the following conditions are met: If your vehicle has perimeter lighting, it will turn on the headlamps and parking lamps for 25 seconds when the following conditions are met: • • • • The vehicle is in PARK (P) The key is out of the ignition The interior lamp control is in the DOOR position All of the doors are closed Aft
Front Reading Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection There are two reading lamps located on the rearview mirror. Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the interior or exterior lamps on. If the interior lamps are left on while the ignition is in OFF, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes.
Instrument Panel Switchbank There is an instrument panel switchbank located below the comfort controls. It contains switches or blanks that will vary with the options that are on your vehicle. Head-Up Display (HUD) {CAUTION: The switches you may have are: • Rear Window Wiper/Washer. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. • Traction Disable. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-11.
The Head-Up Display also displays the following lights and messages when they appear on the instrument panel cluster: • Turn Signal Indicators. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. • Charging System Indicator. See Charging System Indicator Message on page 3-52. • Low Brake Fluid Warning. See Low Brake Fluid Warning Message on page 3-57. • High-Beam Indicator. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. • Low-Fuel Warning Message. See Low Fuel Warning Message on page 3-56.
Notice: If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid. The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the following: 1. Start your engine and turn the dimmer knob to the desired HUD image brightness.
When you first start the vehicle the display will show BUICK and the Buick logo for a few seconds. If it is cold outside, this display may stay on for up to a minute. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system is designed to help you park, while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R).
{CAUTION: Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system, the driver must check carefully before backing up. The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) while parking. And, the system does not detect objects that are more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) behind the vehicle. URPA can be turned off by pressing the rear park aid disable switch located in the instrument panel switchbank. When the system is disabled, an indicator light will glow on the switch.
How the System Works Unless disabled, the URPA will turn on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). When the system turns on, the three lights on the display will illuminate for one and a half seconds to let you know that the system is working. If your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the red light will flash to remind you that the system does not work at speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. There is one front power outlet/cigarette lighter located on the floor console in the cell phone storage compartment. There are also two rear power outlets. One is located in the rear of the floor console below the vents. The other is located in the rear of the vehicle on the driver’s side behind the access door. Pull the cover down to use an accessory power outlet.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The ashtray is located on the floor console closest to the instrument panel. Lift the lid to expose the ashtray. To remove the ashtray, lift it up. Climate Control System The cigarette lighter is located on the floor console in the cell phone storage compartment closest to the driver’s seat. Lift the lid to expose the cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Operation 9 (Fan): To change the current mode, select one of the following: Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to 0 to turn off the fan. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate. H (Vent): @ (Recirculation): Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside your vehicle. This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.
# A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. You may 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.
Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. Rear Window Defogger - (Defog): This mode directs air to the windshield and the floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window.
Dual Climate Control System Your vehicle may have a dual climate control system. With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the vehicle.
? (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on.
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate controls system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.
Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate control system. With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. Automatic Operation To place the entire system in automatic mode, do the following: 1. Press the driver’s temperature knob to turn the system on. 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting. Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster.
Manual Operation MODE: Press this button to manually change the direction of airflow in your vehicle; keep pressing the button until the desired mode appears on the display. VENT: Press this button to turn the outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on, outside air will be circulated throughout your vehicle. VENT can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode.
You may 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. Defogging and Defrosting 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 helps the system to operate more efficiently.
Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. < REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately five minutes before turning off.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at 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.
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). However, a Canadian odometer will remain in metric units only. Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.
Retro-Active Reset The trip odometer has a feature called retro-active reset. This feature can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles or kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if you forget to reset your trip odometer at the beginning of a trip. To use the retro-active reset feature, push and hold the trip/reset button for at least three seconds.
Safety Belt Reminder Light This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 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.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light United States Canada Your vehicle may have an anti-lock brake system warning light. If it does, the light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. 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 and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Canada United States This gage 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 operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle.
If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • • • • Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. 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 the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Fuel Gage Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly.
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. Service Traction System Warning Message • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more (or less) than half of the tank’s capacity to fill it. • The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or speeding up.
Traction Active Message United States Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message Canada If your vehicle has the traction control system, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will appear when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message appears, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin.
Charging System Indicator Message Low Oil Pressure Message The charging system battery symbol will come on in the message center when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. United States It will remain on as long as the engine is not running. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system.
When the engine is running and this message appears, the engine oil level may be too low. There may also be another problem causing low oil pressure. Change Engine Oil Message {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine.
Low Tire Message United States Door Ajar Warning Message Canada Your vehicle may have the check tire pressure system which can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. After the system has been properly calibrated, the low tire pressure message will come on and a chime will sound if a pressure difference, or low pressure, is detected in one tire. United States Canada This message will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the driver’s or passenger’s door is open.
PASS-Key® III Security Message United States All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message 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-Key® III system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key® III system at this time. See PASS-Key® III on page 2-17 for more information. United States Canada Your vehicle may have this message.
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message United States Canada If your washer fluid is low, the warning message will come on and stay on until you add washer fluid. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37 for adding washer fluid instructions. If the warning message is still on after adding fluid, you need to reset the warning message. To reset the warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on. If the message stays on, see your dealer.
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message United States Canada If your brake fluid is low, the warning message will come on and stay on until you add brake fluid. The brake system warning light will also be illuminated. If this message appears, the brakes need attention. You should have your vehicle serviced immediately. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-44 and Brakes on page 5-38. If the warning message is still on after adding fluid, you may need to reset the warning message.
Program Mode Message United States Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message Canada If you receive this message, your vehicle is in program mode. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you are ready to begin programming your vehicle’s customization features. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64 for more information. 3-58 United States Canada If you receive this message, the battery in the remote keyless entry needs to be replaced.
Parking Lamp Warning Message United States Canada If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle’s parking lamp bulbs needs replacement. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-50 for bulb replacement instructions. Highbeam Out Warning Message United States Canada If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle’s high-beam headlamp bulbs needs replacement. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-50 for more information.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass must be set. Automatic Compass Calibration If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), the display is located on the instrument panel cluster in the tachometer gage.
Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear, you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode. To get into this mode, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the compass/temperature mode. 2. Press and hold the SET button for longer than three seconds. ZONE # PRESS & HOLD SET TO CHANGE: This display mode will be displayed when you are manually calibrating the system.
DIC Controls and Displays When the ignition is turned to ON or START, the DIC will display the following: BUICK: BUICK will be displayed for three seconds. DRIVER #: This message will be displayed for another three seconds after BUICK appears in the display. This display lets the driver know which driver’s remote keyless entry transmitter is being used and the driver’s customization features. The DIC controls are located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel.
FUEL USED: The fuel used display will show you how much fuel has been used since the last time it was reset. To reset the fuel used to zero, press and hold the SET button while the fuel used is displayed on the DIC and until the display goes to zero. TIRE PRESSURE: The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. You must begin driving before the system will detect a low tire pressure. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-65.
DIC Vehicle Personalization The DIC is used to program the choices of two drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 in the DIC display. You will let the DIC know which driver you are by using your remote keyless entry transmitter. Each remote keyless entry transmitter was pre-programmed to belong to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2. Each transmitter may be programmed differently for each driver’s preferences. 2.
Headlamp Exit Delay This feature allows you to customize the headlamps and parking lamps. This feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: OFF: The headlamps and parking lamps will not turn on at the same instant that the ignition is turned to OFF. 15: The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for 15 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF. 30: The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for 30 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF. The mode you selected is now set.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to ON. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming Mode” listed previously. 2. Press the MODE button until INTERIOR LIGHTING DELAY appears on the DIC. 3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before ON or OFF. The mode you selected is now set.
Auto Door Lock/Unlock The doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). For automatic unlocking, you can program your vehicle to one of the following modes: OFF: When the shift lever is put in PARK (P), your doors will not unlock automatically. DRIVER: When the shift lever is put in PARK (P), only your driver’s door will unlock. ALL: When the shift lever is put in PARK (P), all doors will unlock. Your vehicle was originally programmed to ALL.
Delayed Locking The delayed locking feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: ON: Lock your vehicle using the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter while any door is opened, you will hear three chimes and the doors will not lock. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all doors will lock.
Remote Door Unlock Unlock Feedback The remote door unlock feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: The unlock feedback feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: DRIVER/ALL: With the first press of UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the driver’s door will unlock, and with the second press of UNLOCK, within five seconds of the first press, all passenger’s doors will unlock.
2. Follow the instructions for programming HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY earlier in this section, to make sure which mode it is programmed to. 3. Press the SET button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears on the DIC. 4. Press the MODE button until the arrow is before LIGHTS or OFF. 5. Press the SET button once you have determined which mode you prefer. The mode you selected is now set.
Seat Recall The seat recall feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: ON: The previously programmed memory seat position will be recalled when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter. OFF: No memory seat position will be recalled when you press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Tilt Mirror Exiting Programming Mode The tilt mirror feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: To exit programming mode, do one of the following: ON: The passengers side outside rearview mirror will tilt down towards the curb when the vehicle is shifted to REVERSE (R) and returns to its previous position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R). OFF: The mirror will not tilt.
Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio – be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly.
Radio with CD This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While you are tuned to an RDS station, the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency.
Playing the Radio Finding a Station PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped). The display will show your selection. SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2 and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped), by performing the following steps: AUDIO: Push and release this knob until BASS, MID, or TREBLE appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. 1. Turn the radio on.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. A bar graph with indicators will show how the sound is balanced. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, push and release AUDIO until FADE appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode. The PTY symbol will appear on the display. 2. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either SEEK arrow, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY. 4. Press and hold either SEEK arrow to stop at a station.
TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Radio Messages CAL (CALIBRATE): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service. XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language Channels) XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language.
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of your presets, you may need to choose another station for that preset button. No Info Artist Name/Feature not available No artist information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly.
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) If you tune to channel 0, you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate your service. Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0, you may have a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer.
Playing a CD With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is off, first press the eject or DISP button. When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol will be displayed. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player.
© SEEK ¨: Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If you hold the arrow or press it more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. To scan the CD, press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. You will hear a beep. The CD will go to the next track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track.
Listening to a DVD Radio with Cassette and CD Your vehicle may have a Rear Seat Entertainment System. If your vehicle has this system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened through your vehicles speakers. To listen to the DVD, press the CD button until RSE appears on the radio display. The current source will stop and the DVD sound will come through the speakers.
This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While you are tuned to an RDS station, the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency.
To change the default on the display, press this button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes. The selected display will now be the default. Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped). The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select a radio station.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push and release this knob until BASS, MID, or TREBLE appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers.
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and find a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode. The P-TYPE symbol will appear on the display. 2. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press either SEEK arrow to select the PTY and take you to the PTY’s first station. 4. If you want to go to another station within that PTY and the PTY is displayed, press either SEEK arrow once.
RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or CD is playing. If a cassette tape or CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement. You will not be able to turn off alert announcements. ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system.
Radio Messages CAL (CALIBRATE): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service. XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language Channels) XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language.
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of your presets, you may need to choose another station for that preset button. No Info Artist Name/Feature not available No artist information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly.
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0, you may have a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. Chk XMRcvr Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time, your receiver may have a fault. Consult with your retail location.
© SEEK ¨: Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for seek to work. Press the left or the right arrow to go to the previous or to the next selection on the tape. SEEK and a negative or positive number will be displayed. Pressing the left or right arrow multiple times will increase the number of selections to be searched up to -5 or +5.
CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot. 4. Press and hold the CD TAPE button until READY appears on the display. The override feature will remain active until the eject button is pressed.
2 \(Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release the pushbutton to play the passage. The display will show the elapsed time of the track. 4 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Press RDM again to turn off random play. DISP (Display): Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing.
CD Messages Listening to a DVD CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: Your vehicle may have a Rear Seat Entertainment System. If your vehicle has this system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened through your vehicles speakers. To listen to the DVD, press the CD TAPE button until RSE appears on the radio display.
Radio with Six-Disc CD This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While you are tuned to an RDS station, the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency.
Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Your system has a feature called automatic volume. With this feature, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN, MED, or MAX. Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.
To scan preset stations, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds. PRESET SCAN will appear on the display. You will hear a double beep. The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning presets. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized bass, midrange, and treble equalization settings designed for country, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To return to the manual mode (CUSTOM), press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display. Then you will be able to manually adjust the bass, midrange, and treble using the AUDIO knob. 1. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program type select mode.
To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold the P-TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTY you want to interrupt with. When selected, an asterisk will appear beside that PTY on the display. You may select multiple interrupts if desired. When you are listening to a CD, the last selected RDS station will interrupt play if that selected program type format is broadcast. SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the PTY you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
If the brackets are on the display and TRAF is not, you can then press the TRAF button to remove the brackets or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go to a station that supports traffic announcements. If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display. Your radio will play the traffic announcement if the volume is low. Your radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and the brackets are displayed.
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station.
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced, check with the servicing facility. Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) If you tune to channel 0, you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label.
Playing a CD 3. Wait for the light, located to the right of the slot, to turn green. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. 4. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the CD in. If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled.
To load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When you have finished loading CDs, the radio will begin to play the last CD loaded. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will be displayed. If more than one CD has been loaded, a number for each CD will be displayed. If you select an equalization setting for your CD, it will be activated each time you play a CD. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display.
RPT (Repeat): With repeat, you can repeat one track or an entire CD. To use repeat, do the following: • To repeat the track you are listening to, press and release the RPT button. RPT will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. • To repeat the CD you are listening to, press and hold the RPT button for two seconds. RPT will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play.
RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. To change the default on the display (track and elapsed time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes. The selected display will now be the default. BAND: Press this button to play the radio when a CD(s) is playing. the inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio.
4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two seconds. When SONG LIST is pressed, a beep will be heard immediately. After two seconds of continuously pressing the SONG LIST button, two beeps will be heard to confirm that the track has been deleted. After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are moved up the list. When another track is added to the song list, the track will be added to the end of the list.
Listening to a DVD Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a Rear Seat Entertainment System. If your vehicle has this system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened through your vehicles speakers. To listen to the DVD, press the CD AUX button until RSE appears on the radio display. The current source will stop and the DVD sound will come through the speakers.
The navigation radio system includes digital sound processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS) with program “type” selections (PTY) that will seek out the kind of music you want to listen to, and XM™ Satellite Radio Service capabilities (48 contiguous US States). The radio system can also communicate with your navigation system to broadcast announcements on traffic, weather, and emergency alert communications. For information on how to use this system, see the “Navigation System” manual.
You can listen to the entertainment system through the wired headphone jacks on the RSA system (if equipped) when the following occurs: • The RSA system is on • A DVD or auxiliary device is playing • RSE is displayed on the front audio system by pressing the TAPE/CD button on the RSA system. Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones and repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
Audio Speakers Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary devices can be heard through the following possible sources: • Wireless Headphones • Vehicle’s Speakers • Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Jacks (if equipped). Plug the wired headphones (not included) into the jacks on the RSA system. Only one audio source can be heard through the vehicles speakers at a time.
Video Screen DVD Player The video screen is located in the overhead console. The DVD player is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, do the following: The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player, and/or by the buttons on the remote control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for more information. 1. Push forward on the release button and the screen will fold down. 2. Push the screen away from you and adjust its position as desired.
DVD Player Buttons T (Power Light): Shows if power is on or off. o (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD. s (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press it again to continue play of a DVD or CD. z (Display Control Button): Y (Eject): Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.
Parental Control Button: This button is located behind the video screen, next to the auxiliary jacks, near the driver of the vehicle. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to freeze the video and mute the audio. The video screen will display Parental Control On and the power indicator light on the DVD player will flash. It will also disable all other button operations from the remote control and the DVD player, with the exception of the eject button.
Ejecting a Disc Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc. There is not an eject button on the remote control. If a disc is ejected from the player, but not removed, the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time. the disc will be stored in the DVD player. The DVD player will not resume play of the disc automatically. DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen.
Remote Control Buttons z (Display Control Button): Press this button to adjust color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display mode (normal, full, or zoom). The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce the loud audio produced by some DVDs, and to improve the audio quality. e (Sound): This button moves to the next language or commentary. Press this button to call-up a menu that will operate only when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary from disc to disc.
1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct chapter title and track number selection. }10 (Double Digit Entries): Press this button, located on the bottom right of the numeric key pad, to select chapter, title, and track numbers greater than 9. Press this button before selecting the number. | (Camera): This button changes camera angles on DVDs that have this feature. Press this button to call-up a menu that will operate only when a DVD is being played.
Setup Menu Battery Replacement To access the setup menu, ensure that a DVD is in the player and the video is stopped. Press the main menu button. Once the menu is activated, use the directional arrows and the enter button to navigate the screen. To change the remote control batteries, do the following: The setup menu allows the user to select default preferences for Menu Language, Subtitle Language, Audio Language, TV Aspect, TV Mode, and Dynamic Range Compression.
Tips and Trouble Problem No power. Disc will not play. Recommended Action The ignition may not be in run, accessory or RAP. The parental control button might have been pressed. (The power indicator light will flash). The system might be off. The parental control button might have been pressed. (The power indicator light will flash). The system might be in auxiliary source mode. Press the SRCE button to toggle between the DVD player and the auxiliary source. The disc is upside down or is not compatible.
Problem Recommended Action The language in the audio Press the main menu or on the screen is wrong. button on the DVD player or the remote control and change the audio or language selection on the DVD menu. The remote control does Point the remote control not work. directly at the transmitter window. The batteries could be weak or put in wrong. The parental control button might have been pressed. (The power indicator light will flash.
Problem The fast forward, reverse, previous and next functions do not work. My disc is stuck in the player. The eject button does not work. I lost the remote control and/or the headphones. What is the best way to clean the screen? Recommended Action Some commands that do one thing for DVDs will not always work or perform the same function for audio, CDs or games. These functions may also be disabled when the DVD is playing the copyright information or previews. Press the eject button on the DVD player.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, cassette tapes, and CDs. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to. For example, rear seat passengers may listen to a cassette tape or CD through headphones, while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Controls BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped). If the front passengers are already listening to the radio, the RSA controller will not switch between the bands or change the frequency. Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or a CD is playing. The inactive cassette or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
P.SET PROG (Preset Program): The front passengers must be listening to something different for each of these functions to work: • Press this button to scan through the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio. The radio will go to a preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press this button again to stop scanning presets. • When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to go to the other side of the tape.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. Q SEEK R: Press the up arrow to seek to the next station and the down arrow to seek to the previous station. The sound will mute while seeking. When playing a cassette tape or a CD, press the up arrow to hear the next selection. BAND: Press this button to choose FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped).
Understanding Radio Reception Care of Your Cassette Tape Player AM A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they are not, they may not operate properly or they may cause failure of the tape player. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.
The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette tape as a damaged tape, in error. If the cleaning cassette ejects, insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
Integrated Windshield Antenna The antenna in your vehicle is a very thin, metal layer in the windshield. If you look near the edges of the windshield, you can see the outline of the antenna. The connector is at the top of the windshield, where the headliner ends. If you experience difficulty with remote transmitters, such as a garage door opener, try pointing the device through the very top of the windshield.
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2 Driver Behavior ..............................................4-2 Driving Environment ........................................4-2 Vehicle Design ...............................................4-3 Defensive Driving ...........................................4-3 Drunken Driving .............................................4-4 Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-7 Braking .........................
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Whenever we drive, we are taking on an important responsibility. This is true for any motor vehicle — passenger car, van, truck, sport utility. Driver behavior, the driving environment, and the vehicle’s design all affect how well a vehicle performs. But statistics show that the most important factor, by far, is how we drive.
Vehicle Design Defensive Driving According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Utility vehicles do have higher ground clearance and a narrower track or shorter wheelbase than passenger cars, to make them more capable for off-road driving. Specific design characteristics like these give the driver a better view of the road, but also give utility vehicles a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicles.
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: • • • • Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving.
According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (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 same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin or vodka. It is the amount of alcohol that counts.
But the ability to drive is affected 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 of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision.
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it 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. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. 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 with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you.
Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. The TRACTION ACTIVE message will come on when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin.
To turn the system off, press the TRAC OFF button located on the instrument panel switchbank. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the message will go off, but the system will not turn off until there is no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. The TRAC OFF light will come on to remind you the system is off. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The traction control system warning message should go off.
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 is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can not; there is not room. That is the time for evasive action — steering around the problem.
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. • When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and do not get too close.
Loss of Control A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. If you have the Traction Control System, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn 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.
Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you can not see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. • Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. • In remote areas, watch for animals. • If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 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 is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid.
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can not, try to slow down before you hit them. {CAUTION: 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 are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can not avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. Driving Through Flowing Water (Continued) six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. • Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You will save time and energy. See Freeway Driving on page 4-24. • Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it.
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out.
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill.
• You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. Winter Driving 4-28 Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to very careful. What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all.
Unless you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to brake very gently, too. (If you do have anti-lock, see Braking on page 4-7. This system improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.) Whether you have the anti-lock braking system or not, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. Without anti-lock brakes, if you feel your vehicle begin to slide, let up on the brakes a little.
• Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats – anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. {CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can not see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn your traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-11. 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.
Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing” (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device know as a “dolly”). With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways.
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. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. It can be towed with car carrier equipment.
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label. {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR.
If your vehicle does not have the Tire and Loading Information label, the Certification/Tire label shows the tire size and recommended inflation pressures needed to obtain the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles. See “Certification/Tire Label” later in this section. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
Example 1 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Item Description A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = B C 4-38 Total Item Description Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = 750 lbs (340 kg) Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 700 lbs. (317 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 250 lbs.
Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight.
Certification/Tire Label The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire Label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else – they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Automatic Level Control On vehicles equipped with 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. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36. You may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle, and periodically as the system self-adjusts. This is normal. The compressor should operate for brief periods of time.
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, acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That is the reason for this section.
can tow up to 2,900 lbs. (1 300 kg) with up to five occupants or up to 3,500 lbs. (1 575 kg) with up to two occupants. But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If you have a lot of options, equipment, passengers, or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Safety Chains Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You will find these numbers on the Certification/Tire Label at the rear edge of the driver’s door, or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36. Do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.
Driving with a Trailer {CAUTION: If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: • Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip. • Keep the rear-most windows closed.
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Passing When you are turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg), drive in THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) (or as you need to, a lower gear). This will minimize heat build-up and extend the life of your transaxle.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid, 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 are trailering, it is a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip.
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............................................................5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work .........................5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ......................................................5-4 Fuel ................................................................5-4 Gasoline Octane ............................................5-4 Gasoline Specifications ....................................5-5 California Fuel ....................
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-76 Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-77 Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-98 Appearance Care ............................................5-99 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-99 Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-102 Weatherstrips .............................................
Service Doing Your Own Service Work Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can.
CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Gasoline Specifications California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Filling Your Tank The fuel cap is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. {CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel.
While refueling, hang the fuel cap inside the fuel door by placing the fuel cap tether in the hanger. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. {CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container {CAUTION: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light) will come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-10 {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle, located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull up on the center of the hood, and push the secondary hood release to the right. 3. Lift the hood. 4. Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip. 5. Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly.
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: 5-12
A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-109. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-43. C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-36. D. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-21. E. Brake Master Cylinder. See Brakes on page 5-38. F. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37. G. Battery. See Battery on page 5-42. H. Radiator Pressure Cap.
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 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.
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-115. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Notice: Do not add too much oil.
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50.
Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil.
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message 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 considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.
If your vehicle has the optional DIC, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to ON, with the engine off. 2. Press the MODE button until the DIC reads OIL LIFE LEFT/HOLD SET TO RESET. 3. Press and hold the SET button until 100% is displayed. You will hear three chimes and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will go off. 4. Turn the key to OFF. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3. Unlatch the two hooks on top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required. 5. Align the tabs located on the bottom of the panel with the slots at the bottom of the housing. To inspect or replace the air cleaner/filter, do the following: 4.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Checking the Fluid Level To prepare your vehicle, do the following: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place and keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. 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). The dipstick handle is a bright red loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 1.
How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant.
What Coolant to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL® coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be above the FULL COLD mark or a little higher. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. {CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-46. You also have an engine coolant temperature warning message on your instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message on 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 Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: • • • • Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high-speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. 2.
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here’s what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C.
The coolant level should be at or above the full cold mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at or above the full cold mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for more information. Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture.
When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the full cold mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there is 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. {CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. Notice: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1.
Housing Bypass Tube 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valves. There are two bleed valves. One is located on 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 on page 5-23 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve.
6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator 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.
Power Steering Fluid 9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 10. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank. 5-36 The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right of the windshield washer fluid reservoir, at the back of the engine compartment.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid What Power Steering Fluid to Use It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Always use the proper fluid.
Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. • 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 if it is completely full. • Don’t use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint.
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.
What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. {CAUTION: With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
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 you replace parts of your braking system — for example, when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in — be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may no longer work properly.
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. {CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminals on each vehicle. You will not need to access your battery for jump starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal for that purpose. The terminal is located under a tethered cap at the front of the underhood fuse and relay center. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Flip the cap up to access the remote positive (+) terminal.
{CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 9.
Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C.
All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant 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.
Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-54. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Push in on the headlamp panel and lift up the headlamp retaining clip partway, but do not remove. {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 3.
6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn clockwise. 7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing. 8. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the gray tabs and separate the connector from the bulb base. 9. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector. Push the bulb firmly enough so that the gray tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.
10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise. 11. Align the retaining clips on the back of the headlamp with the rectangular holes in the mounting panel. 12. Push firmly on both ends of the headlamp to snap it into position. Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the two screws on the inboard taillamp panel. 13. Push the retaining clip down to its original position. 14. Reinstall the wing stud.
7. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector. Push the bulb firmly enough so that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb. 8. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn clockwise. 9. Reinstall the lamp to its pocket by lining up the mounting pin and pushing forward to set the position. 10. Reinstall the screws removed in Step 2. 11. Close the liftgate.
10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn clockwise. 11. Replace the applique on the liftgate. 12. Gently lift the liftgate. 13. Reinstall the seven wing nuts and the four outboard nuts. 14. Reinstall the panel inside the liftgate by connecting the tabs. 15. Close the liftgate. Replacement Bulbs A. Outboard Taillamp B. Center Taillamp C. Inboard Back-Up Lamp 6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise. 7.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13. Here’s how to replace the windshield wiper blades: 1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting. 2.
5. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip “click” into place. 6. Push the release clip, from Step 4, down to secure the wiper blade into place. To replace the backglass mounted wiper blade, do the following: 1. Turn the rear wiper off. 2. Pull the wiper away from the backglass. 5-56 3. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting point of the blade and the arm. Then, pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm. 4.
Tires CAUTION: Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. • Underinflated tires pose the same danger • {CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into it’s sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
(A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines.
(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-98 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-76. (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
(F) Tire Size: A combination of letters and numbers define a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. The letter “T” as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only. (A) P-Metric Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U. S. Tire and Rim Association.
Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories.
Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight.
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-71. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36.
When to Check Check Tire Pressure System Check your tires once a month or more. Your vehicle may have a check tire pressure system that can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system won’t alert you before you drive that a tire is low or flat. You must begin driving before the system will work properly. 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.
If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, the check tire pressure system may not be working properly. See your dealer for service. Also, see Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-45. The check tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure. The system can alert you about a low tire – but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See Tires on page 5-57.
You will hear three chimes, then the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will go off and the DIC will return to TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL. If the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message comes back on, the check tire pressure system has not reset. Repeat the procedure. The system completes the calibration process during driving. The system learns the pressure at each tire throughout the operating speed range of your vehicle. The system normally takes between 30 and 60 minutes of driving to learn the tire pressures.
{CAUTION: 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 Certification/Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label. Reset the check tire pressure system, if equipped. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-65. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the tire and loading information label. For an example of this label and its location, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36. {CAUTION: The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Used Replacement Wheels {CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. {CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven.
Tire Chains {CAUTION: Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions.
{CAUTION: Your accessory inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes. The light in the switch will blink. After about one minute you can use the system again. Press the inflator switch and the indicator light will come on. Inflating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure.
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” 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 flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. {CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the storage compartment on the passenger’s side, at the rear of the vehicle. 2. Remove the jack and jacking tools by turning the wing bolt counterclockwise. 3. Separate the jack by lifting up the jack from the bracket tab and remove the folding wrench from the jack. 1. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off. A. B. C. D. E. F.
Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Rear Convenience Center) The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, behind the rear bumper. Use the spare tire hoist to raise, lower and store the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-98 for more information about the compact spare. A. B. C. D. E. Hoist Shaft Folding Wrench Hoist Assembly Retainer Compact Spare Tire 1. Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out to expose the hoist shaft. 2.
5. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up. Do not store a full-size or a flat road tire under the vehicle. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools” later in this section. To continue changing the flat tire see “Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” later in this section. Do the following to check the cable: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. 2. If it is not visible, see “Secondary Latch System” later in this section.
Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience Center) The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-98 for more information about the compact spare. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Rear Convenience Center Folding Wrench Storage Compartment Cap Hole Hoist Shaft Compact Spare Tire Retainer Hoist Shaft Assembly 1.
3. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft. 4. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 6. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up. Do not store a full-size or a flat road tire under the vehicle. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools” later in this section.
If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may be engaged causing the tire not to lower. Do the following to check the cable: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. 2. If it is not visible, see “Secondary Latch System” following. If it is visible, first try to tighten the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot over-tighten the cable. 4.
Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the compact spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. See “Storing the Spare Tire and Tools” later in this section for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly.
1. If the cable is not visible, start this procedure at Step 3. 5. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 2. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 3. Attach the folding wrench to the jack and raise the jack at least 10 turns. 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place, this lets you know that the secondary latch has released. 4.
7. Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire is resting on the folding wrench. 8. Grasp the spare tire with both hands and pull it out from under the vehicle. 9. Reach under the vehicle and remove the folding wrench and jack. 10. When the spare tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening. 11. If the cable is hanging, turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If there is a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They will not come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. Be careful; the edges may be sharp. Do not try to remove the cover with your bare hands. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the wheel nut caps using the wheel wrench. 2. Loosen the wheel nuts - but do not remove them - using the folding wrench.
3. Near each wheel, there is a notch in the vehicle’s body. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. {CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: Notice: If you use a jack to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly, you could damage your vehicle.
4. Attach the folding wrench to the jack, and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head 3 inches (7.6 cm). 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so that there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. 6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel.
10. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. 8. Install the spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. {CAUTION: 9. Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-90 Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 11. Do not try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare tire. It will not fit. Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on your compact spare.
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 1. Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is pointed down facing the rear of the vehicle. 2. Lower the cable to the ground. See “Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Rear Convenience Center)” or “Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience Center)” earlier in this section. 3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the center hole of the spare tire.
9. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to turn the tire. If the tire moves, use the folding wrench to tighten the cable. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the side of the cover into the cover opening. Push the cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove. This secures the cover in place.
Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles without the Stowable Seat and without the Rear Convenience Center) 1. Flip up the D-ring located in the rear cargo area. 2. Lay the tire in the rear cargo area of the vehicle with the valve stem up with the center hole of the tire over the D-ring. For vehicles with aluminum wheels, remove the center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the folding wrench. 3. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and the J-hook. 4.
Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience Center) 1. Open the center storage compartment door of the rear convenience center. 2. Remove the cap on the bottom of the storage compartment and flip the D-ring up. 3. Lay the tire on top of the center storage compartment with the valve stem down. Make sure you can see the D-ring through the center hole of the tire. 4. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and the J-hook. 5.
Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the Stowable Seat) 1. If the seatback is not in an upright position, move it to an upright position. 2. There is a strap attached to each side of the stowable seat. Hook the straps to the cargo net hook in the rear of the vehicle. 3. Flip the D-ring so it is pointing outward. 4. Open the convenience center cover. 5. Stand the full-size tire up, in the tray against the back of the seat with the valve stem pointing out. 6.
Storing the Flat Tire with the Stowable Seatback Folded Flat 1. Fold the seatback down and flip the D-ring up. 2. Lay the tire on the seatback with the valve stem pointing up with the center hole of the tire over the D-ring. 3. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and the J-hook. 4. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the D-ring through the center hole of the tire. 5. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the seatback. 6.
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you are cleaning the inside.
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-106. Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can — before they set. • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often.
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: Use warm water and a clean cloth. 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaning instructions described earlier. 3.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument 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. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry.
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance.
Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires.
Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Vehicle Identification Description Usage Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans, shines and protects in one easy step, no wiping necessary. Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free. Spot Lifter Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets, vinyl and cloth upholstery. Odor Eliminator Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics, vinyl, leather and carpet. See your General Motors parts department for these products.
Service Parts Identification Label Electrical System You will find this label on the inside of the access panel located on the driver’s side of the rear of the vehicle. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. Add-On Electrical Equipment On this label, you will find the following: • • • • VIN Model designation Paint information A list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Windshield Wiper Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to get it fixed. The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links.
Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located to the left of the glove box near the floor. Pull the door open to access the fuse block.
Fuse 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 Usage Power Seats Electronic Level Control (ELC) Compressor Liftgate and Endgate Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet Electronic Level Control (ELC) Compressor Relay and Height Sensor Heated Mirrors Power Mirrors Ignition 1 Module Turn Signal Switch Rear Defogger Air Bag Module TCC Switch HVAC Blower Motor HVAC Mode and Temperature Motors and Head-Up Display Not Used Windshield Wipers and Washer Instrument Panel Cluster, Body Control Module (BCM), PASS-Key®
Underhood Fuse Block This fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. The back-up lamp relay (A) is located to the left of the underhood fuse block. To remove the cover, press the two tabs in and lift up the cover.
Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 19 Usage Fuel Pump Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Horn Engine Controls-Emissions and Sensors Power Control Module (PCM)-Battery Power Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Control Module Transaxle Solenoids Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Solenoid Valves Oxygen Sensors-Emissions Control Injectors Engine Controls Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Passenger’s Low-Beam Headlamp Driver’s Low-Beam Headlamp Driver’s High-Beam Headlamp Ignition Switch Battery Power Fuse 20 23 24 25 26 27 28
Fuse 41 42 45 47 48 70 § 5-114 Usage Main Battery Fuse for Retained Accessory Power Relay and Accessory Relay Main Battery Fuse for Heated Seats, Air Main Battery Fuse for Power Outlets, Level Control, Power Seats and Mirrors and Body Computer Main Battery Fuse for Climate Control Blower and Ignition 3 Relay Main Battery Fuse for Ignition Switch, Radio, Heads-Up Display, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Instrument Cluster, Air Conditioning and Body Computer Diode for Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Relay
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant (R134a) English 1.7 lbs. Metric 0.8 kg Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul 7.4 quarts 10.0 quarts 7.0 L 9.
Engine Specifications 5-116 Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap V6 E Automatic 0.060 inches (1.
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......................................6-2 Introduction ...................................................6-2 Maintenance Requirements ..............................6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....................6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...................................6-4 Additional Required Services ............................6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ................................
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is 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.
This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated.
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service 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.
Service Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service. See footnote †. Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. See Tires on page 5-57. Inspect brake system. See footnote (a).
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter (severe service). See footnote (h).
Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
(h) 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. (i) Drain, flush and refill cooling system. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck.
At Least Once a Month 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. Tire Inflation Check 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-26 if necessary. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. Don’t forget to check your spare tire. See Tires on page 5-57 for further details.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN 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), contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check • To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. {CAUTION: Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required. When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines Engine Oil starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-14. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable and use only Engine Coolant water DEX-COOL® Coolant.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s Side Length Passenger’s Side Length Type GM® Part Number 25099149 25010792 12568387 ACDelco® Part Number A1208C PF47 41–101 24.0 inches (60.0 cm) 22.0 inches (55.
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-15
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date 6-16 Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......................7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...............................................7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ..................................................
Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should file with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. You can find your specific vehicle information all in one place. The Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner’s manual. (United States only) • Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide.
Customer Assistance Offices Buick encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Buick, the letter should be addressed to Buick’s Customer Assistance Center. United States – Customer Assistance Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O.
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible 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 driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers.
We have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs: • • • • • • Hotels Glass replacement Tire repair facilities Rental vehicle or taxis Airports or train stations Police, fire department or hospitals In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Buick’s comprehensive warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur.
Courtesy Transportation Buick has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
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✍ NOTES 7-14
A About Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 4-2 Accessory Inflator ........................................... 5-74 Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-27 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-38 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-108 Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs (Second Row) ..........
Audio System(s) (cont.) Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-98 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-126 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-73 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-128 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-130 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-132 Auto Door Lock/Unlock .................................... 3-67 Automatic Headlamp System ............................
Care of (cont.) Your CDs and DVDs .................................. 3-131 Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-44 Cargo Lamp ................................................... 3-20 Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) .................................... 5-49 Cassette Tape Messages ................................. 3-94 CD Adapter Kits ............................................. 3-95 CD Messages ...............................
Cleaning Tires .............................................. 5-105 Cleaning Vinyl .............................................. 5-101 Climate Control System ................................... 3-28 Dual .......................................................... 3-32 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-35 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-38 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-98 Compass Variance ................................
Door (cont.) Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Driver Four-Way Manual Seat .................................. 1-3 Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-28 Driver Behavior ................................................ 4-2 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-60 DIC Controls and Displays ............................ 3-62 DIC Vehicle Personalization ..........................
Engine (cont.) Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-30 Oil ............................................................. 5-14 Overheating ................................................ 5-26 Starting ...................................................... 2-21 Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-17 Engine Specifications ...............
Following Distance .......................................... 4-48 Four-Way Manual Driver Seat ............................ 1-3 Front Armrest Storage Area .............................. 2-40 Front Console Storage Area ............................. 2-40 Front Reading Lamps ...................................... 3-20 Fuel ............................................................... 5-4 Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .....................................
Hitches .......................................................... 4-46 HomeLink® Transmitter .................................... 2-35 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ................ 2-35 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-11 Horn ............................................................... 3-7 How the System Works ................................... 3-26 How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...............
L Lamps Exterior ...................................................... 3-14 Interior ....................................................... 3-16 Lamps on Reminder ........................................ 3-14 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................... 1-28, 1-39, 1-42 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-62 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-64 Leaving Your Vehicle ...................................
Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-14 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-13 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using Your ...................................................
N Navigation/Radio System ................................ 3-112 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-19 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-13 O Odometer ...................................................... 3-41 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-15 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-14 Pressure Message ....................................... 3-52 Older Children, Restraints ............................
Perimeter Lighting ........................................... 3-19 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-8 Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-93 Playing a CD ............................... 3-83, 3-95, 3-107 Playing a Specific Loaded CD ......................... 3-108 Playing the Radio ........................... 3-75, 3-86, 3-99 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-27 Door Locks ..................................................
Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-9 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............. 1-38 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-38 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-40 Rear Window Defogger ................... 3-31, 3-34, 3-38 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-32 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .................
S Safety Belt Pretensioners .............................................. 1-46 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-43 Safety Belts Care of .................................................... 5-102 Center Rear Passenger Position .................... 1-42 Driver Position ............................................ 1-28 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-27 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts .....
Service Manuals ............................................. 7-12 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ..................... 3-102 Setting Preset Stations .................. 3-76, 3-87, 3-100 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-73 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) ........ 3-76, 3-88, 3-100 Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-105 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...................................
Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-7 Tips and Trouble ........................................... 3-123 Tire Low Message ............................................. 3-54 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................... 5-58 Tire Size ....................................................... 5-61 Tire Terminology and Definitions ........................ 5-62 Tires ............................................................. 5-57 Buying New Tires ..............
U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............... 3-24 Underhood Fuse Block ................................... 5-112 Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-130 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-71 United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-5 Unlock Feedback ............................................ 3-69 Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-73 Using Cleaner on Fabric ................................ 5-100 Using HomeLink® .
What Washer Fluid to Use ............................... Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... Replacement ............................................... When to Add Engine Oil .................................. When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ................................... When to Check .............................................. When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................................... When to Check Power Steering Fluid ..
