2004 Chevrolet Venture Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-3 Rear Seats ............................................... 1-6 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-30 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-57 Air Bag Systems ...................................... 1-94 Restraint System Check .......................... 1-103 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, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name VENTURE 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.
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. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen.” {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
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 Seats ................................................1-3 Six-Way Power Seats .....................................1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-4 Head Restraints .............................................1-6 Rear Seats .......................................................1-6 Rear Seat Operation .......................................
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat) ................................1-78 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ............................................1-80 Built-In Child Restraint ...................................1-83 Air Bag Systems ............................................1-94 Where Are the Air Bags? ...............................1-97 When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ....................
Front Seats {CAUTION: Manual Seats Use the lever located on the front 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. 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.
Six-Way Power Seats 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. • Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down. • Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion up or down. • Lift up or push down on the whole control to move the entire seat up or down.
To adjust a seatback, pull up on the lever located on the outboard side of the driver’s or front passenger’s seats. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it’s locked into position. Pull up on the lever, and the seat will go to its original upright position. {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.
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust, remove, and reinstall the seats. By using the levers and straps in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from the vehicle. When you put the seats back in the vehicle, follow the label on the back of the seat for proper location. Second Row Safety Belt Stowage Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head.
Flip and Fold Feature The rear seats in your vehicle can be folded forward. Use this feature for exiting and entering third row seats. 1. If the seats have the adjustable head restraints, push them fully down. 2. Fold the seatback flat on the seat, by either pulling on the nylon strap on the rear of the seat or lifting up on the lever located on the front of the seatback. If the seat adjusts, slide it all the way back. 3.
Split Bench Seats If you have the split bench seat (50/50 or 40/60), the seatbacks can be folded forward or reclined individually and the seats can be removed individually. The second row (40/60) sections can also be adjusted forward or rearward individually. Adjusting the Split Bench Seats (Second Row) The second row bench seats are adjustable. There are two adjustment levers on each section of the split bench seats to adjust the seat forward or rearward.
The other lever is located on the rear of the seat. Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks {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. Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
To return the seatback to an upright position, pull on the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever without putting any pressure on the seatback. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked into place. Removing the Split Bench Seat Make sure the seatback is in the upright position. Nylon Strap Recliner Lever To fold the seatback forward, pull the nylon strap located on the rear of the seat or lift up on the recliner lever located on the front of the seatback. The seatback will lock into place.
4. If the seat is in the second row, lift one of the adjustment levers and slide the seat fully rearward. 6. To unlatch the front latches, squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar. 5. From behind the bench seat, pull the nylon strap at the center of the base of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins. Do not let go of the strap until the seat is folded all the way forward. 7.
Replacing the Split Bench Seats {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 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 bar toward the solid crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins.
5. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright. 6. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked. 7. If you have the 40/60 seat, attach the mini-buckle so that the safety belt is ready for use when a passenger uses the seat. The buckle reattaches by pushing the latch into the buckle until the red center pops out again. Repeat these steps for the other section of the split bench seat.
Bucket Seats If your vehicle has the bucket seats, the seatbacks can be folded down or reclined. The seats can also be adjusted forward or rearward and removed. The other lever is located on the rear of the bucket seat. One of the bucket seats may be equipped with a built-in child restraint. See Built-In Child Restraint on page 1-83. Adjusting the Bucket Seats There are two adjustment levers on each seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward. Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward.
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks {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. The seatback on a bucket seat can be either folded forward or reclined. The following explains how to use either the nylon strap or the lever to fold or recline the seatback.
To recline the seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever. Press back on the seatback until you reach the desired position, then let go of the strap or lever. To return the seatback to an upright position, pull on the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever without putting any pressure on the seatback. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked into place. Removing the Bucket Seats Make sure the seatback is in the upright position. The head restraints should be fully down. 1.
You can also lift the lever on the side of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins. Do not let go of the strap or lever until the seat is folded all the way forward. 1-18 4. To unlatch the front latches, with the seat folded forward, squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar. 5. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward, then toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out. This should be done in one motion.
Replacing the Bucket Seats {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 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.
The bucket seats have seat position labels, located on the back of the seat, showing where the seat must go. Follow that diagram. The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctly. 2. Make sure the bucket seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins. Make sure the seats are in the full rear position before beginning this procedure. 1.
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) The second row captain’s chairs can be adjusted forward or rearward. There are two adjustment levers on each seat. One is located below the center, in front of the seat. The other is located across the rear of the seat. 3. Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins by pushing down the rear of the seat.
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks {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. To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. 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, taking the weight off the seatback.
Removing the Captain’s Chairs 2. The seat can then be lifted off the front floor pins and removed from the vehicle. 1. Pull the nylon strap behind the chair to release the rear hooks from the floor pins.
Replacing the Captain’s Chairs {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. 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.
1. Hook the front latches over the front floor pins. 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 be sure it is properly attached.
Stowable Seat Your vehicle may have a stowable seat. The stowable seat is a full bench seat and comes with the convenience center. See Convenience Center on page 2-57 for more information. The stowable seat can be removed and replaced, or with the seatback folded, it can lie flush with the convenience center. To fold down the seatback, pull up on the lever located on the back of the seat, and push the seatback down until it is locked into place.
Removing the Stowable Seat 1. Remove the convenience center, if it is in the vehicle. See Convenience Center on page 2-57 for more information. 2. Make sure all items are off of the stowable seat. 3. If the seatback is down, put the seatback in its upright position before removing the seat. See “Folding the Seatback” previously in this section. 4. From behind the bench seat, push up the release handles at the base of the seat to release the latches from the floor pins. 5.
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. 1-28 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.
{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. Do not put the stowable seat in so it faces rearward because it will not latch that way. The stowable seat has to go in before the convenience center.
Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It 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.
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... a lot! Take the simplest vehicle.
Put someone on it. 1-32 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’s 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. 1-36 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. 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’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.
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 won’t 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: 1-40 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: 1-42 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.
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.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 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.
Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-36. Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat) The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt – except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again.
When you sit in the center position bucket seat, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate and, in a single motion, pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, let it go back all the way and start again. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 3. Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it.
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) 4. Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-56. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Lap Belt If your vehicle has a third row rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. When you sit in the center position of the bench seat, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt 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. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 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.
In the third row, if the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Third Row Outside Passenger Position Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-56.
The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less 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. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
{CAUTION: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 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. 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.
1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. 1-54 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-50. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Slide the guide into the storage pocket.
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. You’ll find them on the buckle end 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. If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. Pretensioners work only once.
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.
{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. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. 1-60 {CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it.
{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. 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.
For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. 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.
A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. 1-64 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
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. 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.
Where to Put the Restraint Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat.
Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it. Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions say.
Top Strap Anchor Location Third Row Second Row 1-68 An anchor bar for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion for each second and third row outboard seating position, and for the center position of the second row.
The anchor bar for the stowable bench seat is located on the passenger’s side of the crossbar. Use the center seating position to use the anchor bar properly. If the convenience center is in the vehicle, you must lift the tray sill to use the anchor. Do not use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s position, because there is no place to anchor the top strap.
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will find anchors (A) in the second row outboard bucket seats, the 40 side of the 60/40 split bench seat, and both second row captain’s chairs. 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.
The labels are located at each lower anchor position, near the base of the second row outboard bucket seats, the 40 side of the 60/40 split bench seat, and both second row captain’s chairs. {CAUTION: In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed.
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear) Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1. Find the LATCH anchorages 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 and tighten the LATCH attachments on the child restraint to the LATCH anchorages in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4.
For vehicles with a full bench seat in the third row, there is no top strap anchor in the driver’s side position. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint.
3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-74 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. 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. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Third Row Bench Seat) 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-70. See Top Strap on page 1-66 if the child restraint has one. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you’ll be using the lap belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
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 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. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 4. Buckle the belt.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat) If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you’ll be using the lap 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. Put the restraint on the seat.
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, feed it back into the retractor 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 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.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, 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.
5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. 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. Built-In Child Restraint 60/40 Bench Seat Bucket Seat If your vehicle has this option in a bucket seat, each bucket seat that has the built-in child restraint fits in only one location in your vehicle.
This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Each child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 22 and 40 pounds (10 and 18 kg), whose height is between 33.5 and 40 inches (850 and 1 016 mm), whose shoulders are below the shoulder belt slots for the harness system, and who are capable of sitting upright alone. The child should also be at least one year old.
Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint 1. Raise the head restraint until the lower edge of the head restraint is even with the top of the seatback. 2. Rotate the head restraint rearward until it touches the top of the seatback. Make sure there is no gap between the lower edge of the head restraint and the top of the seatback.
3. Lower the child restraint cushion. 1-86 You will be using the child restraint’s harness (A) to secure your child. Do not use the vehicle’s safety belts.
{CAUTION: Using the vehicle’s regular safety belts on a child seated on the built-in child restraint cushion can cause serious injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash. Secure the child using the built-in child restraint’s harness. Warning: Failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. 4.
6. Select only one side of the harness. Place the harness over the child’s shoulder. 7. Push the latch plate (B) into the buckle until it clicks. Be sure the buckle is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates. If you can not secure a latch plate, see your dealer for service before using the child restraint. 8. Place the other side of the harness over the child’s shoulder. 9. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 1-88 10.
{CAUTION: A built-in child restraint harness that is not properly adjusted can cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. A harness that is loose, twisted, worn improperly or improperly fastened will not be able to restrain the child’s upper body. Make sure the harness is adjusted correctly. Fastening the clip is not a substitute for adjusting the harness so that it is snug. 11. Now fasten the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip together.
12. Pull the shoulder harness adjustment strap (C) firmly until the harness is snugly adjusted around the child. You should not be able to put more than two fingers between the harness and the child’s chest. Make sure the harness and buckle strap are not twisted. 1-90 13. Adjust the position of the harness on the child’s shoulder by moving the clip along the harness until it is level with the child’s armpits. On each side of the harness, the shoulder part should be centered on the child’s shoulder.
Removing the Child from the Built-In Child Restraint 2. Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle. 1. Unfasten the shoulder harness clip. 3. Move one side of the harness off the child’s shoulder. 4. Move the other side of the harness off the child’s shoulder. 5. Remove the child from the child restraint cushion.
Storing the Built-In Child Restraint Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt. 2. Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up into the seatback. 3. Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seatback. 1. Move both latch plates and both sides of the shoulder harness clip to the bottom of the harness straps.
4. Then press the leg rest firmly into the seatback, and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on the seatback. 5. Rotate the head restraint forward and push it all the way down. Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle, your built-in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash. See Checking Your Restraint Systems on page 1-103 and Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-104.
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 side impact air bags. Side impact air bags are available for the driver and right front passenger.
CAUTION: (Continued) unrestrained occupants, frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past. The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle. They are not designed to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes.
{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. 1-98 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. Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air bag. See Air Bag Systems on page 1-94. Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes.
primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions for the driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags, and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with a driver’s and right front passenger’s side impact 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 do not get them, the air bag system will not be there to help protect 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 7-13.
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.
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............................................................2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System .........................2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...........2-5 Doors and Locks .............................................2-9 Door Locks ....................................................2-9 Power Door Locks ........................................2-11 Last Door Closed Locking ..............................2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ........
Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ................................................2-51 Glove Box ...................................................2-51 Cupholder(s) ................................................2-51 Compact Overhead Console ...........................2-52 Overhead Console ........................................2-52 Front Seat Storage Net .................................2-54 Luggage Carrier ...........................................2-55 Rear Storage Area .................
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. 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 and storage compartments. 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. Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys. Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made. Any new PASS-Key® III key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle.
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.
When you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or to operate the power sliding door(s), the parking lamps will flash to let you know the command was received. If you would like to change the way the parking lamps operate with remote unlock confirmation, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60. Remote Alarm When you press the horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the parking lamps will flash and the horn will sound.
If the power sliding door(s) is locked, first unlock all doors, then press the van symbol to open the power sliding door(s). The parking lamps will flash when the right button with the van symbol is pressed and they will not flash when the left button with the van symbol is pressed. Press the van symbol again to close the sliding door(s). See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16 for more information.
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 1.
Doors and Locks CAUTION: Door Locks (Continued) • Young children who get into unlocked {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. CAUTION: • vehicles may be unable to get out.
To unlock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle. If your vehicle has power door locks, you may be able to unlock all of the doors and the liftgate by inserting the key, turning it toward the front of the vehicle, and holding it there for one second. To lock the driver’s door from the outside with your key, insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle.
Power Door Locks You can lock all doors and the liftgate from the inside by pressing the rear of the power lock switch on either front door. With the content theft-deterrent system, the power door lock switch may cause the system to arm. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27 for more details. Also, when the doors are locked with the power door locks, the inside as well as the outside door handle cannot open the doors.
Last Door Closed Locking The last door closed locking feature will delay the power locking of the doors and liftgate for up to five seconds after exiting the vehicle, when the power door lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock your vehicle. To cancel this delay, press the power door lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time immediately.
Sliding Door Delayed Locking Leaving Your Vehicle If either sliding door is open when you use the power door locks to lock the vehicle, the sliding door that is open will not lock. Normally the last door closed locking feature will be used to lock the sliding door after it has been closed. If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and close the door.
Sliding Door Lock {CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close.
Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding door security lock that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door(s) using the inside door handle. To use one of these locks, do the following: 1. Open the sliding door. 2. On the inside of the sliding door(s), on the front edge of the door will be a lock. Push the lever up to engage the lock. Lock either sliding door from inside the vehicle by moving the manual lever down.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door. If your vehicle has the power sliding door(s), you can override the security lock by pressing either power door lock switch while the power sliding door override switch(es) is turned off. If the power sliding door override switch(es) is turned on, the power sliding door(s) cannot be opened from the inside while the sliding door security lock is in use.
If you have the dual sliding doors, your vehicle has these switches. The left switch is for the driver’s side power sliding door and the right switch is for the passenger’s side sliding door. The power sliding door and the power sliding door override is one switch. Power Sliding Door Power Sliding Door Override If you have the one power sliding door, these switches are located in the overhead console switchbank.
This switch is in front of the driver’s or the passenger’s side sliding door. If the power sliding door(s) is open or in the process of closing when you shift out of PARK (P), a buzzer will sound. This is a warning that the sliding door(s) is not completely closed. If the power to the sliding door(s) is turned off, the buzzer will not sound indicating the door(s) is not completely closed.
The driver’s side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, do not try to force the sliding door. When the fuel filler door is closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened normally. {CAUTION: You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door.
To open the power sliding door(s) when the power sliding door override switch(es) is on, pull the inside or outside handle and slide the door all the way back. {CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, turn on the power sliding door feature. Then if the door closes, it will close under the control of the power door system.
Resetting the Power Sliding Door The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the following conditions: • A low voltage or dead battery • A disconnected battery • If the instrument panel PWR/HEATED SEAT PSD fuse or the underhood fuse 8, 27, or 29 are removed or blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-107 for more information about your fuse panel. If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door will need to be reset.
Liftgate To unlock or lock the liftgate from the outside, use the remote keyless entry transmitter. For more information, see Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5. Open the liftgate using the handle located above the license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise by itself. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come on, illuminating the rear cargo area. See Interior Lamps on page 3-17.
To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then firmly shut the liftgate. Don’t drive with the liftgate open, even slightly. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-43. A message in your instrument panel cluster will warn you if the liftgate is not completely closed. See Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message on page 3-55.
Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Manual Windows Use the manual cranks to open and close the front windows. Power Windows The switches on the driver’s door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition Positions on page 2-32. The driver’s power window switch has two down positions. The first position lowers the window normally. To raise the window, pull up the front of the switch.
Side Window Latches Power Rear Quarter Windows The rear of each side window swings open. Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows. To open, pull the latch forward to release it, then swing the window outward. Press the center of the latch to secure the window in the open position. To close, pull the center of the latch forward and then close the latch. Press the center of the latch to secure the window in the closed position.
Sun Visors Theft-Deterrent Systems 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. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have a visor vanity mirror. Pull down the sun visor to access the vanity mirror.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power door lock switch. Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or a key, or turns the ignition to ON. The horn will sound and the parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes. Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter When the alarm is armed, the liftgate may be opened with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will disarm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the driver’s door. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed.
PASS-Key® III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key® III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III is a passive theft deterrent system. This means you do not have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. When the PASS-Key® III system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems.
Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key® III to have new keys made. To program additional keys you will need two current driver’s keys, black in color. You must add a step to the following procedure. After Step 3, repeat Steps 1 through 3 with the second current driver’s key. Then continue with Step 4. To program the new key, do the following: 1. Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the ignition key in the ignition and start the engine.
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to five different positions. 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: • 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 (322 km) or so.
Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can not turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service. C (OFF): This position unlocks the ignition and transaxle, but does not send power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle.
2. If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of the key. Engine Coolant Heater 3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. As you step on the brake pedal while in PARK (P), you may hear a click from the solenoid of the system. This ensures that the system is operating properly.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous.
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. See Climate Control System on page 3-26 for more information.
Parking Brake The parking brake is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 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 2-40.
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 2-43. 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 the night position. To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from you. Outside Power Mirrors The control located on the driver’s door operates both outside rearview mirrors. Then use the control to adjust each mirror so that you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.
Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has the outside rearview mirrors, they are heated when you activate the rear window defogger. See “Rear Window Defogger” in Climate Control System on page 3-26. OnStar® System Your vehicle may be equipped with the OnStar® System. OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services.
Directions and Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan services • Route Support • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services HomeLink® Transmitter Luxury and Leisure Plan • All Directions and Connections Plan services • Personal Concierge OnStar® Personal Calling With OnStar® Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle.
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.
2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink® and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 4.
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to “time out” in the same manner.
Resetting Defaults ® To reset HomeLink to default settings do the following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to flash. 2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. Glove Box Your vehicle has a glove box below the instrument panel. To open the glove box, lift the latch release. The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door from lowering too far.
Compact Overhead Console Overhead Console The front overhead console includes two reading lamps, a storage compartment and a switchbank. If your vehicle is equipped with an overhead console, it may contain the following: • Reading lamps. See “Front Reading Lamps” or “Rear Reading Lamps” under Interior Lamps on page 3-17. • Switchbank. See Switchbanks on page 3-21.
• Storage compartments. See Storage Areas on page 2-51. • Garage door opener compartment. See “Garage 2. Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop fastener and press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener. Door Opener Compartment” following. • OnStar® System buttons. See OnStar® System on page 2-46. • Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-57. • HomeLink® Transmitter buttons. See HomeLink® Transmitter on page 2-47.
4. Once the opener is installed, use the black pegs inside the compartment door to make sure the lined area on the compartment door will contact the control button on your garage door opener when pressed. Front Seat Storage Net There may be a storage net that stretches between the front seats. Pull the hooks towards the passenger’s seat and insert them into the holes. 5. Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press on it.
Luggage Carrier {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.
When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a proper size and weight, put it on the slats, as far forward as you can. You can then tie it down. 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 4-35. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the cargo is still securely fastened. Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net.
Convenience Center {CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. 2. Attach the lower hooks to the metal rings on the floor. 3. Once you’ve loaded items into the net, stretch the higher side of the net up and over the top of the load to hold it firmly in place. The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 lbs. (45 kg).
Removing the Convenience Center 1. Make sure that all items are off of the convenience center and that it is empty. 2. Turn the hand knob counterclockwise until the knob is loose. 3. Lift up on the hand knob, then grip the convenience center to lift it up. 4. Pull the convenience center toward you to pull it out. 2-58 Replacing the Convenience Center 1. Make sure the stowable seat is properly installed in the vehicle. See Stowable Seat on page 1-26 for more information.
3. Lift the convenience center up and into the rear of the vehicle. 7. Turn the hand knob clockwise until it is tight. 8. Pull up on the convenience center to make sure it is locked into place. The tray sill can be folded down onto the stowable seat to close the space between the two while the stowable seat is folded down. To do this, flip the sill plate up and over toward the stowable seat. The cover of the convenience center can be left in its upright position while the vehicle is moving.
Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle’s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend on the options that came with your vehicle. The following chart shows the features that can be programmed. To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with, follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode.
Entering Programming Mode To program features, your vehicle must be in the programming mode. Follow these steps: 1. The content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27. 2. Remove the BCM PRGRM fuse from the instrument panel fuse block, located to the right of the glove box. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-107. Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting This feature allows you to customize the interior lamps when entering and exiting the vehicle.
Mode 4: Both Features On. This combines Modes 2 and 3. Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: This feature allows you to customize the automatic locking and unlocking of the doors when using the shift lever. 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming Mode” earlier in this section. 2.
Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking with Transaxle in PARK (P) • Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on; all doors will unlock automatically. • Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed; all doors will lock automatically. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3. The mode may have been changed since then.
Mode 4: Both Features On. This combines Modes 2 and 3. Remote Driver Unlock Control Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: This feature allows you to customize the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-61. 2. Press UNLOCK on the power door lock switch. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. 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 on page 2-61. 2. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode.
Mode 3: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sounds • When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, the horn will sound and your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received. • When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received.
Content Theft-Deterrent System This feature allows you to turn the content theft deterrent on and off. Programmable Modes Mode 1, Mode 2 and Mode 4: Feature On. If anyone opens a door or the liftgate while your content theft-deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes. Mode 3: Feature Off. Your content theft-deterrent system is always disarmed. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The mode may have been changed since then.
Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System To arm or disarm the content theft-deterrent system, the system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2, or 4 listed previously. This feature allows you to customize the arming and disarming of the content-theft deterrent system. Programmable Modes Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off • The system will arm when you lock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
Mode 3: Standard Arming and Disarming • The system will arm when you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition. • The system will arm when you lock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is removed from the ignition. • The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 1.
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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 .............................................3-15 Interior Lamps ......................
Section 3 Instrument Panel Power Sliding Door Warning Message .............3-54 Door Ajar Warning Message ...........................3-55 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ..................3-55 PASS-Key® III Security Message ....................3-56 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message .......3-56 Low Fuel Warning Message ...........................3-57 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-57 Audio System(s) .............................................
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Instrument Panel Overview 3-4
The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. B. Front Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. D. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-37. F. Center Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. G. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-60. H.
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers 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. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
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 horn symbols on 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 will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check the fuse. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-52 and Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-107. 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.
Flash-to-Pass When the headlamps are off, pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch on the high beams. This will signal that you are going to pass. When you release the lever, they will turn off. Windshield Wipers WIPER: Turn this band to operate the windshield wipers. MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
Windshield Washer L(Windshield Washer): Press and hold the windshield washer paddle with this symbol on it to wash your windshield. The washers and wipers will operate. Rear Window Washer/Wiper If your vehicle has a rear window wiper, the switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank. When you release the paddle, the washers will stop, and the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles, unless your wipers had already been on.
To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is already on, press the top of the switch with the wash symbol on it. Press in the bottom of the switch to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after the washing cycle is completed. Cruise Control Your vehicle may have cruise control. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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 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 Exterior Lamps To pass 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. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
; (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this setting turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • Instrument Panel Lights 5 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this setting turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Lamps on Reminder If the driver’s door is opened and you turn the ignition to OFF or LOCK while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL and automatic headlamps off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start the vehicle. The DRL and automatic headlamps will stay off until you release the parking brake. Interior Lamps Override This switch is located in the overhead console switchbank. Press the bottom of the switch to keep the interior lamps off while any door is open, or the top of the switch to allow the interior lamps to come on while any door is open.
Entry Lighting Delayed Lighting With entry lighting, the interior of your vehicle is illuminated so that you can see inside before you enter your vehicle. The lamps will come on for 40 seconds if you unlock your door using your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter and the ignition is in LOCK or OFF. After 40 seconds have passed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out.
Exit Lighting Front Reading Lamps With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition. If you turn the ignition key to RUN or ACCESSORY, the lamps will fade out. The lamps will also fade out if you lock the doors with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. When any door is opened, exit lighting is cancelled.
Rear Reading Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection There may be two reading lamps in the third row headliner. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens of the lamp. Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the interior lamps on. If you leave any interior lamps on while the ignition is in LOCK or OFF, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes.
Switchbanks There are two sets of switchbanks located in the front of the vehicle. The switches will vary with the options that are on your vehicle. Instrument Panel Switchbank The instrument panel switchbank is located in the instrument panel below the comfort controls. This switchbank may include the following: • Rear Fan Knob. See Rear Climate Control System (Without Entertainment System) on page 3-29 or Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System) on page 3-32. • Rear Window Wiper/Washer.
Overhead Console Switchbank The overhead console switchbank is located in the overhead console. This switchbank may include the following: • Interior Lamps Override. See “Interior Lamps Override” under Interior Lamps on page 3-17. • Power Sliding Door(s)/Override Switch(es). See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16. • Power Rear Quarter Windows. See Power Rear Quarter Windows on page 2-26. • Ultrasonic Rear Parking Aid (URPA) Disable Switch. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-22.
{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 overhead console switchbank. While the system is disabled, an indicator light will be lit 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. The front accessory power outlet is located below the cupholder drawer. Pull the cover down to use the accessory power outlet. When not in use, keep the cover on. The rear accessory power outlet is located in the rear compartment on the driver’s side next to the air inflator system. To remove the cover, pull the tab on the cover and pull it off.
Climate Controls 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 control 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.
Outlet Adjustment Rear Climate Control System (Without Entertainment System) Your vehicle may have a rear climate-control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a rear-seat passenger to set a separate temperature and adjust the fan speed, for the rear-seating area. This system works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. Use the knob located in the center of the outlet, to change the direction of the air flow.
Directing the Airflow To direct the airflow to the rear-seating area, use the right knob located on the main climate-control panel. • Select vent or bi-level mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the overhead outlets. • Select floor, defog or defrost mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the floor outlets. Generally the upper outlets are used for air conditioning and the floor outlets are used for heating.
Setting the Temperature Rear Air Outlets If the driver is adjusting the temperature, do the following: To increase airflow through the rear floor outlets, place the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward position. For more information, see Rear Seat Operation on page 1-6. To increase or decrease the temperature for the entire vehicle, use the temperature controls located on the main climate-control panel.
Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System) Your vehicle may have a rear climate-control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a rear-seat passenger to set a separate temperature and adjust the fan speed, for the rear-seating area. This system works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. This knob is located below the main climate-control system on the instrument panel switchbank.
Directing the Airflow Setting the Temperature To direct the airflow to the rear-seating area, use the right knob located on the main climate-control panel. If the driver is adjusting the temperature, do the following: • Select vent or bi-level mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the overhead outlets. • Select floor, defog or defrost mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the floor outlets.
The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air return outlet. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions. Also, keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console, between and under the front seats, free of objects that could also obstruct airflow to the rear-seating area. For more information on how to use the main climate control system, see “Climate Control System” listed previously in this section.
3. The first air filter will pull straight out. To remove the second, reach in and slide it toward the opening. Pull the second filter out. 4. Replace the filters by reversing Step 3. Make sure the filters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on both filters. For the type of filter to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. 5. Close the inner access door, while squeezing the tab. Be sure it is tightly closed. 6.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
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.
Cluster with Tachometer 3-38
Speedometer and 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). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be done.
Retro-Active Reset Each of the two trip odometers has a feature called retro-active reset. This feature can be used to set either or both trip odometer(s) to the number of miles (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, press and hold the trip/reset button for at least three seconds.
Safety Belt Reminder Light Air Bag Readiness Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-43 and Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-33. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on.
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Your vehicle may have a traction control system warning light. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: • If you turn the system off by pressing the TCS button located in the instrument panel switchbank the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! Cluster with Tachometer 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. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. 3-46 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.
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required.
You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
Fuel Gage United States When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Canada Cluster with Tachometer If your fuel is low, the warning message in the message center will come on. See Low Fuel Warning Message on page 3-57. Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
• It takes a little more or a little 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. • The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off. If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is displayed when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system.
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.
Power Sliding Door Warning Message If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) while the power sliding door is open or in the process of closing, and the power sliding door is turned off, a buzzer will sound. This is a warning that the power sliding door is not completely closed. {CAUTION: United States Canada This message will come on if the power sliding door is not completely closed and the ignition is turned to RUN or START.
Door Ajar Warning Message United States Canada This message will come on when the ignition is turned to RUN or START and the driver’s or passenger’s door is open. Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message United States Canada This message will come on when the ignition is turned to RUN or START and the rear hatch is open. It may also come on if a sliding door is not in the fully latched position.
PASS-Key® III Security Message United States Canada If you are ever driving and this message comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-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 2-29 for more information. 3-56 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message United States Canada Your vehicle may have this message.
Low Fuel Warning Message United States Driver Information Center (DIC) Canada If your fuel is low, the warning message will come on and stay on until you add fuel. If the warning message is still on after adding fuel, 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. Your vehicle may have a DIC. If it does, the DIC will show information about the vehicle and the surroundings.
E/M (English/Metric Button): You can change the display to a metric or English reading at any time by pressing E/M. Setting the Variance MODE: Press this button to cycle through three modes of operation – off, compass/temperature and trip computer mode. Off: No driver information is displayed in this mode of operation. Compass/Temperature Mode: One of eight compass readings and the outside temperature are displayed.
Automatic Compass Calibration The compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new, the calibration process may not be complete. In these cases the calibration symbol C will be displayed where the compass reading is normally displayed. To calibrate the compass, in an area free from large metal objects, make three 360° turns. The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading will be displayed.
FUEL USED (Trip Fuel Used): This shows the accumulated fuel used since the last reset. Audio System(s) AVG SPEED (Average Speed): This shows the average speed since the last reset. 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.
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds. Then press the HR arrow until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the MIN arrow until the correct minute appears on the display. The time may be set with the ignition on or off. Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes.
AM-FM Radio Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. o SEEK p: Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume.
Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, first end out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that function, or by waiting five seconds for the display to return to time of day. Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. CEN will appear on the display. Radio with CD (Base Level) Radio Messages CAL (Calibration): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.
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.
DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Time display is available with the ignition turned off. For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available).
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 the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the bass or the treble level.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. If the radio cannot find the desired program type, NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will appear on the display.
When a message is not available from a station, NO INFO will appear on the display. TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements 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 the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
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. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Category Name not available No category information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational message available No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for the chosen category There are no channels available for the category you selected.
Playing a CD Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in, and READING will appear on the display. The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol will appear on the display. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, first press the EJT button or the DISPL knob. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section.
4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed. Release the pushbutton to play the passage. ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the dispay. 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.
CD Messages Radio with CD (MP3) If CHECK CD appears on the display and the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD.
With RDS, your radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming • Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies • Display messages from radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements 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.
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, 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 LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display. Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then as you drive, automatic volume increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed.
q PSCAN (Preset Scan) r: Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds. SCAN will appear on the display and the radio will produce one beep. The radio will scan to the first preset station stored on the pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep.
AUTO TONE (Automatic Tone): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To return the bass and treble to the manual mode, push and release the AUDIO knob until MANUAL appears on the display.
If the radio cannot find the desired program type, NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to. ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will appear on the display.
TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements 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 the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does. When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements, the radio will stop and TRAF will be displayed.
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. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Category Name not available No category information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational message available No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for the chosen category There are no channels available for the category you selected.
Playing a CD Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in, and READING will appear on the display. The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol will appear on the display. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, first press the EJT button or the DISPL knob. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section.
4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed. Release the pushbutton to play the passage. The display will show ET and the elapsed time of the track. 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.
Using an MP3 CD Root Directory MP3 Format The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory will be displayed as F1 ROOT. All files contained directly under the root directory will be accessed prior to any root directory folders. However, playlists (Px) will always be accessed before root folders or files. This MP3 player will accept MP3 files that were recorded on an up to 700 MB CD-R CD.
Order of Play File System and Naming Tracks will be played in the following order: The song name that will be displayed will be the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio will display the file name without the extension (such as.mp3) as the track name. • Play will begin from the first track in the first playlist and will continue sequentially through all tracks in each playlist.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or radio, the CD will start to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 8cm single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
6 RDM (Random): To random the tracks in the current folder or playlist, press and release this pushbutton. FLDR RDM will appear on the display. Once all of the tracks in the current folder or playlist have been played the system will move on to the next folder or playlist and play all of the tracks in random order. TUNE: Turning the TUNE knob will fast track reverse or advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists. The track number and file name will appear on the display for each track.
To change the default on the display, press the DISPL knob until you see the display you want, then hold this knob for two seconds. The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default. INFO (Information): INFO will appear on the display whenever a current track has ID3 tag information. Press this button to display the artist name and album contained in the tag. INFO will disappear from the display when the information in the ID3 tag has finished.
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.
sSCAN t: Press and hold either SCAN arrow for two seconds until SC appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning. 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.
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.
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. You will not be able to turn off alert announcements. ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations.
Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and it must be returned to the dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. You must return to the dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer.
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. Playing a CD The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring.
When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will be displayed. If you select an equalization setting for your CD, it will be activated each time you play a CD. The CD will begin to play automatically. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 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.
REMOVE CD will be displayed. You can now remove the CD. If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD will be automatically pulled back into the receiver. If you try to push the CD back into the receiver, before the 25 second time period is complete, the receiver will sense an error and will try to eject the CD several times before stopping. Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press AUTO EQ to select the desired equalization setting while playing a CD. The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a CD. For more information on AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed previously in this section. 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.
3. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK SCAN right arrow button to locate the track that you want to save. The track will begin to play. 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button to save the track into memory. When SONG LIST is pressed a beep will be heard immediately. After two seconds of continuously pressing SONG LIST, two beeps will sound to confirm that the track has been saved. 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections.
To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds. A beep will be heard, followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep will be heard after four seconds. S-LIST EMPTY will appear on the display indicating that the song list has been deleted.
Entertainment System Your vehicle may have an optional Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) entertainment system. The entertainment system works with the vehicle’s audio system and includes a DVD player, a video display screen, headphones and a remote control. The entertainment system also integrates the rear climate control and rear seat audio functions. Headphones The entertainment system includes dual channel, wireless headphones. The headphones have an ON/OFF switch, a channel A/B switch and a volume control.
If you move too far forward, step out of the vehicle or break the “line of sight” between the headphones and the display above the video screen, the sound in the headphones will be degraded or will cut out entirely. If the system is shut off, or the headphones are out of the “line of sight” for more than three minutes, the headphones will shut off automatically to preserve battery life. If the channel switch, located on the right side, is on A, the headphones will play the DVD or auxiliary device.
To use the auxiliary function, connect a camcorder or a video game unit to the RCA jacks and turn on the auxiliary device. If you want to view a DVD, insert the DVD into the DVD player. The system will automatically switch to DVD and start to play. To switch between the auxiliary device and the DVD, press the SOURCE button on the DVD player or on the remote control. See “DVD Player” and “Remote Control” later in this section for more information.
If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked position, the screen will shut off, but the DVD will continue to play through the previously selected audio source. The DVD player works while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY and while RAP is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition Positions on page 2-32. Notice: Directly touching the video screen may damage it. Do not touch the screen. See Cleaning the Video Screen on page 3-116 for more information.
Playing a Disc Ejecting a Disc To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot until it stops. The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start. Press the stop/eject button on the DVD player once to stop and a second time to eject the disc. If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pause button on the face of the player or on the remote control.
Remote Control Buttons QNext/RPrev (Next/Previous): Press the up or the down arrow to select the next or the previous chapter. These buttons may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. Menu: Press this button to view the media menu. The media menu is different on every disc. Use the up, down, right, and left arrow buttons to move the cursor around the media menu. After making your selection, press Enter. Some discs may contain a short skit leading up to the media menu.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio 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 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.
w SEEK x: While listening to the radio, press the up or the down arrow to tune to the next or the previous station and stay there. The SEEK button is inactive if the front radio is in use. While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear the next track on the CD. Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. The SEEK button is inactive if the CD mode on the front radio is in use.
Rear Seat Radio Controls While listening to a CD, press the right arrow to hear the next track on the CD. Press the left arrow to go back to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. These arrows are inactive if the CD mode on the front radio is in use. P.
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display. Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
PRESET: Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. MODE: Press this button to choose FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped). If a CD is playing, it will stop and the radio will play. MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it again to turn on the sound. Q VOL R (Volume): Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease volume.
Care of Your CDs and DVDs Cleaning the Video Screen Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage may result.
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2 Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2 Drunken Driving .............................................4-2 Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-6 Braking .........................................................4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) .........................4-9 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System .......................4-11 Steering ...................................
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task — such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the floor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury.
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. In recent years, more than 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking.
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.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may reengage the cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. United States should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. There may be a slight engagement noise during hard use but this is normal. During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque may be reduced to protect AWD system components.
The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those two control systems — steering and acceleration — can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the brake or accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed.
Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Passing 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. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.) • Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
If you have the Traction Control System, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have this system, or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Driving at Night 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.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out.
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.
Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water 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. 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.
Driving Through Flowing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just your {CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through flowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away. As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown.
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 4-23. • 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.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are.
Highway Hypnosis 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.
Hill and Mountain Roads 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.
• Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road.
Winter Driving 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. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
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 will have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. What is 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 will want to brake very gently, too. (If you do have anti-lock, see Braking on page 4-6. 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 will 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.
• Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow. • 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.
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 Recreational Vehicle Towing 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 4-9. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all of its wheels on the ground. If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. See “Dolly Towing” following. 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. If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground.
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.
The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended inflation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more information on tires and inflation, see Tires on page 5-61 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-71.
Example 1 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Item Description A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = B C 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.
Certification/Tire Label Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Total B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle.
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 4-35. 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.
Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue How heavy can a trailer safely be? 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.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires 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 4-35. Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. Hitches It is important to have the correct hitch equipment.
If you do, remember to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you do not seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-43. Dirt and water can, too. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires, and mirror adjustment.
The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you are about to turn, change lanes, or stop. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you do the following: • Start your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this.
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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 ....................6-3 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. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty.
Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. An Emission Control Service. • • Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). • • 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.
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. Additional Required Services 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. • • • • • • Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. • • • • • • Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). • Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. • Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S.
(c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year. (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
(i) Drain, flush and refill cooling system. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. At Each Fuel Fill (j) Check system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables.
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 2-39 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. Do not forget to check your spare tire. See Tires on page 5-61 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 do not 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 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With {CAUTION: 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. 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 water and use only Engine Coolant DEX-COOL® Coolant.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Fuel Door Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Hinge, Liftgate (GM Hinges, Power Canada 10953474). Sliding Door Cable 6-14 Usage Sliding Door Track Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887).
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Kit Spark Plugs GM® Part Number 25099149 25010792 52482929 12568387 ACDelco® Part Number A1208C PF47 — 41-101 Windshield Wiper Blades Length Type 24.0 inches (60.0 cm) Shepherd’s Hook Wiper Blade (Backglass) Length Type 16.0 inches (40.
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-16
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 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date 6-18 Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed
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 ....................................5-4 California Fuel ....................
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-80 Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-81 Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-95 Appearance Care ............................................5-96 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-96 Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness ......................................5-99 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.
In Canada, look for the “Auto Makers’ Choice” label on the pump. Canada Only California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air. General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts.
CAUTION: (Continued) Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle — this is against the law in some places. Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel. The fuel door is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. When the fuel door is opened on a vehicle with dual sliding doors, the driver’s side sliding door will only open partway. While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether as shown.
{CAUTION: {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. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. 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.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground.
Hood Release 1. Pull the hood release handle, located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. To open the hood, do the following: 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push up on the underhood release, located near the center under the grille. 3. Lift the hood.
4. Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip. The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood, so be careful when handling it. Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop. 5. Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then follow these steps: 1. Lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. 2. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood.
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 5-107. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-44. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38. D. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-27. E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-37. F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. H. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick.
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 5-113. 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).
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.
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 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. To inspect or replace the air cleaner/filter, do the following: 4. Remove and replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 5. Align the tabs located on the bottom of the panel with the slots at the bottom of the housing. 6. Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place.
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 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare your vehicle as follows: • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). • With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). • Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It does not take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Do not overfill. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way.
Engine Coolant 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. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-27.
What Engine Coolant to Use If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. These can be harmful.
Adding Coolant ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. Add coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. {CAUTION: {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. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: The radiator cap on your vehicle is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. The radiator pressure cap is located at the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
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 awayfrom the engine if you see or hear steam comingfrom 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.
Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” under Engine Overheating on page 5-27 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. 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.
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is 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.
{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. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty.
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 5-24 for more information. {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.
CAUTION: {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. (Continued) out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 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. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops.
{CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 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.
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. 5-36 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.
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 6-13. 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. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid. • Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full.
Brakes Brake Fluid 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. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or will not work at all.
{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. When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-42. 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 6-13.
Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and may have rear drum brakes or rear 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). {CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident.
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery 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.
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. 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 have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful.
Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations 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 block. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Squeeze the tabs and pull up on the cap to access the remote positive (+) terminal.
1 {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco® battery installed in your new vehicle.
7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use 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. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 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.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. Jumper Cable Removal 4.
All-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. 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. 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.
How to Check Lubricant Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-58. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
Headlamps 6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the blue tabs and pulling the bulb out. 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly. See Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps on page 5-55. 3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle. 7. Install the new bulb through the black retainer ring and into the electrical connector. Tighten the black retainer ring in place. Push the bulb firmly enough so that the blue tabs hook over the tab on the bulb. 4.
8. Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing. Be careful not to damage the bulb on the headlamp aiming bar. 9. Align the pins on the bottom of the headlamp assembly with the holes in the lamp support bracket. 10. To reinstall the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly. See Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps on page 5-55 next.
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 3. Pull the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 1. Open the hood. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp 2. Remove the thumbscrew attaching the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly to the headlamp assembly.
Front Sidemarker Lamp 4. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by pressing the tab while turning it counterclockwise. 5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket. 6. Line up the tabs on the socket with the gaps in the socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the lamp housing until a click is heard (the tab popping back out). 5-56 7.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing on the inboard side. 3. Pull off the entire taillamp housing. The locator/retaining pins on the outboard side are part of the lamp assembly and will remain intact during removal. 4. Remove the bulb holder by pressing the four retaining tabs and pulling the holder away from the assembly.
Replacement Bulbs For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer. Lamp Back-up Lamps (3rd from Top) Front Sidemarker Lamps Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps Headlamps Stop/Taillamps (Top) Taillamps (Bottom) Turn Signal Lamps (2nd from Top) A. B. C. D. Taillamp Bulb Back-Up Lamp Bulb Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Stop/Taillamp Bulb 5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out and gently pushing the new bulb into the bulb holder socket. 6.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. 4. While holding the wiper arm away from the glass, push the release clip from under the blade. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. To remove the windshield wiper blade(s): 1.
5. Push the release clip at the connecting point of the blade and the arm up. Then pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm. 6. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip “click” into place. 7. Push the release clip, from Step 4, down to secure the wiper blade into place.
Tires 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. {CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction.
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall.
(A) Tire Size Code: 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 Code” 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.
(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.
(F) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (G) Single Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-71 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35.
(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 5-95 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-80. (E) Tire Inflation: The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kPa).
Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size. (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “75,” as shown in item “C” of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 75% as high as it is wide. (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
(D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter “R” means radial ply construction; the letter “D” means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter “B” means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 pounds (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35. Inflation - Tire Pressure The Certification/Tire label or Tire and Loading Information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
When It Is Time for New Tires {CAUTION: 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. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
• The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certification/Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35, for examples of the labels and where they can be found on your vehicle.
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 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 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.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. {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.
Accessory Inflator Your vehicle may have an accessory inflator. With it, you can inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure. The accessory inflator is located in the rear compartment on the driver’s side. To remove the protective cap, pull the tab on the cap. This symbol is on the accessory inflator switch. {CAUTION: Inflating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured.
If the accessory inflator system does not turn on or the light does not come on, the fuse may be blown or installed incorrectly. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-107 or see your dealer for service. 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 switch and the indicator light will come on.
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: (Continued) rear of the tire farthest away from the onebeing changed. That would be the tire, on the other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle. {CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools you will need are located in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the passenger’s side. To remove the tools, do the following: 1. Remove the side convenience net. 2. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Jack Strap Bracket Wing Nut Jacking Instructions Bag and Tools Tire Bag and Cable (All-Wheel Drive (AWD)) only 3.
The tools you will be using include the jack (A), extension (B) and folding wrench (C). The compact spare tire is located under the rear of the vehicle. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare. To remove the compact spare tire, do the following: A. B. C. D. E. F. Hoist Shaft Hoist Assembly Retainer Compact Spare Tire Extension (Chisel End) Folding Wrench 1.
2. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the compact spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wrench so the compact spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 4. If your vehicle is an AWD vehicle, after removing the compact spare tire, turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up. On an AWD vehicle, you can not store a full-size tire under the vehicle. It should be stowed inside the vehicle by the cable provided.
Secondary Latch System Your vehicle may have an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop a 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. Front-wheel-drive vehicles use the underbody tire hoist assembly to store either the compact spare or a flat road tire.
4. Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the compact spare tire is resting on the folding wrench. 1. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the compact spare tire. 2. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch device under the wheel plate. 3.
Removing the Wheel Covers If the wheel has a center cap, use the handle of the folding wrench to pry it off. Then, with the other end of the folding wrench, loosen the nuts. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Loosen the wheel nuts – but do not remove them – using the folding wrench. Turn the handle about 180 degrees, then flip the handle back to the starting position. This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn.
2. 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.
3. Attach the folding wrench to the jack, and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches. 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit under the wheel well. 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel.
9. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. 7. Install the compact spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. {CAUTION: 8. Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wheel wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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. See “Capacities and Specifications” in the index for the wheel nut torque specification. 10. 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.
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 1. Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down. 2. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft. 3. Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and start to raise the tire. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is towards the rear of the vehicle.
To put the cover back on, line up the tabs on the right of the cover with the slots in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and push down the tab so that it rests in the groove. This secures the cover in place. Store the center cap or the plastic bolt-on wheel covers until a full size tire is put back on the vehicle. When you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers or the center cap. Hand-tighten them over the wheel nuts, using the folding wrench.
5. Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges. A. Cable B. Liftgate Hinges C. Door Striker 6. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure. 7. Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker. Push the tube towards the front of the vehicle. 4. Pull the cable through the door striker and the center of the wheel. 8. Close the liftgate and make sure that it is latched.
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 5-103. 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 Using Cleaner on Fabric 1.
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 cleaner 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. Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often.
Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability.
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-103. If your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Sheet Metal Damage Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
Underbody Maintenance Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Usage Finish Enhancer Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface contaminants. Spray on wipe off. Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks, fine scratches and other light surface contamination. Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish. 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.
Vehicle Identification Engine Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box door. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label, you will find the following: This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-103.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
Fuse HTD MIRROR RH T/LP RR FOG LP CIGAR/DIC/APO FRT T/SIG Fuse SWC BACKLIGHT PCM/PASS KEY/CLUSTER PWR MIRROR CRUISE Blank PCM/CRANK PASS KEY PWR LOCK 5-108 Usage Steering Wheel Radio Control Switches (Illumination) Instrument Cluster to PRNDL Indicators Power Remote Control Mirror Switch Cruise Control Module, Switch and Release Switch Not Used Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Ignition Crank PASS-Key® III System Power Door Locks Usage Heated Mirrors Not Used Not Used Cigarette Lighter, DIC, Front Auxilia
Fuse MALL CLUSTER STOP LAMP CLUSTER BATT ENHANCED EVAP/AWD Blank ELC/TRAILER CTSY LAMP IGN 1 RR HVAC TEMP CONT Usage Instrument Cluster, Body Control Module, Electronic Level Control (ELC) Sensor and Relay, Theft, Door Ajar Stoplamp Switch Module/Electronic Brake Control Module/Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid Valve, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Not Used ELC Air Compressor and ELC Height Sensor, Trailer Harness Courtesy Lamp BCM, Electronic
Fuse RH HEAD LP HIGH Not Used PCM/ABS IGN MAIN Relay and PCM, Electronic Brake Control Module Circuit Breaker HEADLAMP PWR SLD DR PWR WDO PWR/HEATED SEAT PSD FRT HVAC HI BLWR Usage Usage Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Control Module, Headlamp and Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch Power Sliding Door Front Power Windows Six-Way Power Seats and Rear Side Door Actuator Motor Blower Motor Hi Speed Relay Module Underhood Fuse Block This fuse block is located in the engine compartment, in front of the windshield
Fuse 5 6 Fuse 1 2 3 4 Usage Coolant Fans Not Used Circuit Breakers: Front Comfort Controls Hi Blower, and Headlamp Fuses (Instrument Panel): Hazard and Stoplamp, PASS-Key® Circuit Breaker: Power Seat and Power Sliding Door.
Fuse 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 5-112 Usage Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve, Heated Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Not Used Not Used Not Used Ignition Control Module (ICM) Not Used Transaxle Range Switch to Back-up Lamps A/C Clutch Relay to A/C Compressor Clutch Oil Driver Information Display, Heater A/C Control, Radio, Rear (LH and RH) Side Door Actuator Control Motor, Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR), Security Indicator Lamp and Theft-Deterrent
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric measurements. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric 1.7 lbs. 2.2 lbs. 0.8 kg 1.0 kg Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul 7.4 quarts 10.0 quarts 7.0 L 9.5 L AWD Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul 8.7 quarts 10.8 quarts 8.3 L 10.
Engine Specifications Engine V6 5-114 VIN Code E Transaxle Automatic Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...............................................7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ..................................................
Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. 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.
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days.
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S.
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.
Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by courteous and capable Roadside Assistance Representatives who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: • Your name, home address, and home telephone number • • • • Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Buick reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification.
Plan Ahead When Possible Shuttle Service When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule.
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 $30.00 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 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. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, • in response to an official request of police or similar government office, • as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or • as required by law.
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.
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.
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A Accessory Inflator ........................................... 5-78 Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-25 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-39 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-5 Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-106 Adjusting the Bucket Seats ............................... 1-15 Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs (Second Row) ...........
Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-60 AM-FM Radio ............................................. 3-62 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-114 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-116 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-116 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-116 Radio with CD .................................... 3-64, 3-75 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-91 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .........
Bulb Replacement ........................................... Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps .................................................... Halogen Bulbs ............................................ Headlamps ................................................. Replacement Bulbs ...................................... Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ........................................ Buying New Tires ...........................................
Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position ................................... 1-76, 1-78 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ............................... 1-72 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... 1-80 Top Strap ................................................... 1-66 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-68 Where to Put the Restraint ...........................
Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .............................................. 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ................................................ 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................
Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-20 Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... 4-21 Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-44 Dual Trip Odometers ....................................... 3-39 DVD Cleaning the Video Screen .......................... 3-116 Cleaning Your DVD Player .......................... 3-116 Distortion .................................................. 3-115 Entertainment System .................................
F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-19 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) .............. 3-68, 3-79, 3-94 Finding a Station .................... 3-62, 3-66, 3-77, 3-92 Finish Care .................................................. 5-101 Finish Damage ............................................. 5-102 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-116 Flash-to-Pass ................................................. 3-10 Flat Tire ................
H Hatch Ajar Warning Message ............................ 3-55 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-6 Headlamp Wiring ........................................... 5-106 Headlamps .................................................... 5-53 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-52 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps .................................................... 5-55 Halogen Bulbs .
J Jump Starting ................................................. 5-44 K Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 L Lamps Exterior ...................................................... Interior ....................................................... Lamps on Reminder ........................................ Lap Belt ................................................ 1-46, Lap-Shoulder Belt .....................
M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-10 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-17 Maintenance Requirements ..........................
O P Odometer ...................................................... 3-39 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-13 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-14 Pressure Message ....................................... 3-52 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-57 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® Personal Calling ................................. 2-47 OnStar® Services ..........................
Power (cont.) Sliding Door Warning Message ...................... 3-54 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-37 Windows .................................................... 2-25 Power Steering ............................................... 4-11 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-56 Primary Radio Controls .................................. 3-111 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................................................. 2-12 Programmable Modes ....
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message .................... 3-55 Rear Reading Lamps ...................................... 3-20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-53 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........................ 3-111, 3-112 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-6 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............. 1-50 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-50 Rear Seat Radio Controls ..................... 3-111, 3-113 Rear Storage Area ...........
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-46 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-33 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-16 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-44 S Safety Belt Pretensioners .............................................. 1-56 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-41 Stowage, Second Row Seat ...........................
Service (cont.) Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-46 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-13 Traction System Warning Message ................. 3-50 Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-13 Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada .................. 3-46 Service Manuals .............................................
T Tachometer .................................................... 3-40 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .... 5-57 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-44 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-114 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-27 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-27 PASS-Key® III ............................................. 2-29 PASS-Key® III Operation ..............................
U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............... 3-22 Underhood Fuse Block ................................... 5-110 Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-115 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-75 United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-4 Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-77 Using an MP3 CD .......................................... 3-86 Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-97 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 ..
