Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Seats and Restraint Systems
- Front Seats
- Rear Seats
- Safety Belts
- Child Restraints
- Older Children
- Infants and Young Children
- Child Restraint Systems
- Where to Put the Restraint
- Top Strap
- Top Strap Anchor Location
- Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
- Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
- Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
- Air Bag Systems
- Restraint System Check
- Features and Controls
- Keys
- Doors and Locks
- Windows
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
- New Vehicle Break-In
- Ignition Positions
- Starting Your Engine
- Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
- Engine Coolant Heater
- Automatic Transmission Operation
- All-Wheel Drive
- Parking Brake
- Shifting Into Park (P)
- Shifting Out of Park (P)
- Parking Over Things That Burn
- Engine Exhaust
- Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
- Mirrors
- OnStar System
- HomeLink Transmitter
- Storage Areas
- Sunroof
- Vehicle Personalization
- Instrument Panel
- Instrument Panel Overview
- Climate Controls
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
- Instrument Panel Cluster
- Speedometer and Odometer
- Tachometer
- Safety Belt Reminder Light
- Air Bag Readiness Light
- Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
- Charging System Light
- Voltmeter Gage
- Brake System Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
- Traction Off Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
- Transmission Temperature Gage
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Oil Pressure Gage
- Cruise Control Light
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
- Fuel Gage
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
- Audio System(s)
- Setting the Time
- Radio with Cassette and CD
- Rear Seat Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
- CD Changer
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
- Audio Steering Wheel Controls
- DVD Distortion
- Understanding Radio Reception
- Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
- Care of Your CDs and DVDs
- Care of Your CD Changer
- Care of Your CD and DVD Player
- Cleaning the Video Screen
- Fixed Mast Antenna
- XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
- DAB Radio Antenna System
- Driving Your Vehicle
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
- Defensive Driving
- Drunken Driving
- Control of a Vehicle
- Braking
- Road Sensing Suspension
- Stabilitrak System
- Steering
- Off-Road Recovery
- Passing
- Loss of Control
- Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
- Driving at Night
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
- City Driving
- Freeway Driving
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
- Highway Hypnosis
- Hill and Mountain Roads
- Winter Driving
- If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
- Towing
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
- Service and Appearance Care
- Maintenance Schedule
- Maintenance Schedule
- Introduction
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
- Maintenance Requirements
- How This Section is Organized
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
- At Each Fuel Fill
- At Least Once a Month
- At Least Twice a Year
- At Least Once a Year
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
- Steering and Suspension Inspection
- Exhaust System Inspection
- Fuel System Inspection
- Engine Cooling System Inspection
- Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
- Brake System Inspection
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
- Part E: Maintenance Record
- Maintenance Schedule
- Customer Assistance Information
- Supplement
- Index

See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page
3-46
for
further information.
If
the transmission fluid reaches temperatures of
approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the DIC will
display a TRANS HOT
IDLE
ENGINE warning message
and a chime will sound. Pull the vehicle
off
the
roadway when it
is
safe to do
so.
Set the parking brake,
place the transmission in PARK
(P)
and allow the
engine
to
idle until the transmission temperature falls
below 260°F (127°C). If the transmission continues
to
operate above 265°F
(1
30°C), please contact your
nearest dealer or the Roadside Assistance Center.
Notice:
If
you keep driving your vehicle with the
transmission temperature gage above the normal
operating range, you can damage the transmission.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered under your warranty.
The following situations can cause the transmission to
operate at higher temperatures:
Towing a trailer,
hot outside air temperatures,
hauling a large or heavy load,
low transmission fluid level,
high transmission fluid level,
restricted air flow to the radiator.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Your vehicle is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation of the
fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
I
I
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 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. This system is also designed to assist your
service technician in correctly diagnosing any
malfunction.
Notice:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this
light on, after a while, your emission controls
may not work as well, your fuel economy may not
be as good and your engine may not run as
smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may
not be covered by your warranty.
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