2006 Chevrolet SSR Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Safety Belts .............................................. 1-6 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-20 Airbag System ......................................... 1-40 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-52 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Keys ...........................................
Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained 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 SSR 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 There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell 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 “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not 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 manual you will find these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols 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 tells about something that can damage the vehicle.
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ......................................................1-2 Power Seats ..................................................1-2 Heated Seats .................................................1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-4 Seatback Latches ...........................................1-6 Safety Belts .....................................................1-6 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone .................
Front Seats Power Seats Driver’s Seat Horizontal Control • Move the front of the seat control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion. • Move the rear of the seat control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion. • Lift up or push down on the center of the seat control to move the entire seat up or down. • Slide the seat control forward or rearward to move the seat forward or rearward. Vertical Control The vertical control is used to operate the power lumbar.
Passenger’s Seat Horizontal Control To adjust the seat, slide the control forward or rearward to move the seat forward or rearward. Vertical Control The vertical control is used to operate the power lumbar. Adjust the seat cushion using the horizontal control. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-4. Once the seat is in the desired position, adjust the lumbar. Press the vertical control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support.
Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has this feature, the switches are located on the outboard side of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. The seatbacks in your vehicle provide head restraint, helping to prevent neck injury in a rear impact, but they do not provide rollover protection. This feature will heat the lower cushion and lower back of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. Press LO to turn the heater on low. Press HI to turn the heater on high.
{CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. The lap belt cannot do its job either.
Safety Belts Seatback Latches To fold the seatback forward, push the lever on the side of the seatback rearward and pull the seatback forward. Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: To return the seatback to the upright position, push it all the way back until the latch catches.
In most states and all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. {CAUTION: You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
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... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
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.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-20 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-23. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We will start with the driver position.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Q: What is 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: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
Q: What is 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 are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Passenger Position Safety Belt Extender To learn how to wear the passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-12. If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. The 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.
Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: 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.
Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. {CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces.
{CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Q: What are the different types of add-on {CAUTION: child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
{CAUTION: {CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders. Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints.
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. 1-26 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. 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.
Q: How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner. To help reduce injuries, an add-on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. With built-in or add-on child restraints, the child has to be secured within the child restraint.
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. If you want to secure a rear-facing child restraint in the passenger’s seat, turn off the passenger’s airbag.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier.
Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle.
Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top tether. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Your vehicle has a passenger airbag. There is an airbag off switch in the glove box you can use to turn off the passenger’s airbag. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-48 for more on this, including important safety information. Here is why: {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s airbag inflates.
CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The passenger’s frontal airbag could inflate even though the switch is off.
1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Your vehicle has a passenger airbag. There is an airbag off switch in the glove box you can use to turn off the passenger’s airbag.
If you were using a rear-facing child restraint, turn on the passenger’s airbag when you remove the rear-facing child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger airbag risk group. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-48. {CAUTION: Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position Your vehicle has a passenger airbag. There is an airbag off switch in the glove box you can use to turn off the passenger’s airbag.
Unless the passenger’s airbag has been turned off, never put a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here is why: {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle unless the passenger’s airbag has been turned off.
If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt. 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. Your vehicle has a passenger’s airbag. If you are using a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, make sure the airbag is turned off. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-48.
5. Pull the rest of the shoulder 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. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor.
To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor, disconnect it. 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.
CAUTION: (Continued) Frontal airbags for the driver and passenger are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They are not designed to inflate in rollover, rear crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past.
Where Are the Airbags? {CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags 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 airbag 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.
The passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.
{CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag.
When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non-deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants.
Side impact airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Side impact airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal or near-frontal impacts, rollovers or rear impacts. A side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck.
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After the airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal airbag and the instrument panel for the passenger’s frontal airbag and the side of the seatback closest to the driver’s and/or passenger’s door.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the passenger airbag. Airbag Off Switch • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts.
This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the passenger’s position is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows: Infant.
The airbag off light, located on the roof panel above the rearview mirror, will come on and stay on to let you know that the passenger’s frontal airbag is off. See Airbag Off Light on page 3-28. The passenger’s frontal airbag will remain off until you turn it back on again. {CAUTION: United States Canada To turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the off position.
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14.
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Q: Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or height, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Also, the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors.
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
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Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............................................................2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System .........................2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...........2-6 Doors and Locks .............................................2-8 Door Locks ....................................................2-8 Power Door Locks ..........................................2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-10 Tailgate .......................................
Section 2 Features and Controls Cargo Cover ................................................2-35 Floor Tracks ................................................2-38 Cargo Net System ........................................2-40 Side-Saddle Storage .....................................2-45 Cargo Management System ...........................2-45 2-2 Convertible Top ..............................................2-45 Lowering the Convertible Top .........................2-47 Raising the Convertible Top .......
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.
One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all locks except the center console and trailer hitch. If you need a new key, contact your dealer for assistance. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.
Trailer Hitch Keys Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: • Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If your vehicle has the memory seat feature and you have previously programmed a seat position, the driver’s seat will move to that position when you press the unlock button. See Memory Seat on page 2-53 for more information. Q (Lock): Press lock to lock all the doors. Press lock again within three seconds and the horn will chirp. F (Cargo Cover Release): To release the cargo cover, press the button with this symbol on it.
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. To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter, do the following: 1. Insert a thin coin in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing. Gently pry the transmitter apart. 2. Remove and replace the battery with a three-volt CR2032 or equivalent battery. 3. Align the covers and snap them together. 4.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Power Door Locks From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-6 for more information. Your power door lock switch is located on the console switchbank. See Center Console Switchbank on page 3-19 for more information. To lock or unlock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it clockwise to lock or counterclockwise to unlock.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature Your vehicle is programmed from the factory to automatically lock and unlock under certain conditions. If all the doors are closed, when you move the shift lever out of PARK (P) all of the doors will lock on a vehicle with an automatic transmission or when the vehicle reaches a speed of 8 mph (13 kph) on a vehicle with a manual transmission.
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.
Express-Down Window Power Windows The driver’s and passenger’s power window switches are located on the center console switchbank. Both the driver’s and passenger’s power window switches have the express-down feature. This feature allows you to completely lower the window without having to continuously hold the window switch. To operate this feature, press the power window switch briefly to initialize the operation.
Programming the Power Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working properly, you will need to reprogram the power windows for them to work properly. Before reprogramming, you will need to replace or recharge your vehicle’s battery. 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.
Your vehicle has a feature that allows you to program alarm warning feedback when locking the doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter. See “Alarm Warning Type” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52, for programing instructions. If a locked door is opened without the key, or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes, and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power.
Passlock® Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock® theft-deterrent system. Passlock® is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start. During normal operation, the security light will turn off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN. See Security Light on page 3-37.
Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is in all the way. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. A (OFF): This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. This position locks the ignition and transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature.
Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with Retained Accessory Power (RAP) which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue working for up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF. Your radio and power windows will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down — that is a safety feature. Starting Your Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.
Automatic Transmission Operation Your vehicle’s automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the center console. There are several different positions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. {CAUTION: It is 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.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-28. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels.
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D) and THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Manual Transmission Operation This is your shift pattern. You can also use SECOND (2) for starting your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you release the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH and SIXTH (3, 4, 5 and 6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly release the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
Parking Brake Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-30 for more information. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Then push the release button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: 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.
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Parking Over Things That Burn Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R), with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to OFF, press the key release button to remove the key and release the clutch. See Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) under Ignition Positions on page 2-16.
Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. 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.
Mirrors {CAUTION: Manual Rearview Mirror It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Mirror Operation Outside Power Heated Mirrors The mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to night positions while driving under lights and through traffic. Your vehicle may have outside heated power mirrors. [ (On/Off): The automatic dimming feature is automatically activated when the vehicle is started.
Both mirrors heat to clear them of ice, snow and condensation when the rear window defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control System on page 3-21 for more information. The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash or confined space. Push each mirror toward the vehicle. To return the mirror to its original position, push outward. Be sure to return the mirrors to their original unfolded position before driving.
Universal Home Remote System If your vehicle is equipped with the Universal Home Remote Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes.
5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels.
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 Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner.
Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section.
Center Console Storage Area Your center console has a storage area that can be locked and unlocked with the center console storage key. See Keys on page 2-3 for more information. Press this button located in the glovebox to release the cargo cover. Map Pocket The map/storage pockets are located on both the driver and passenger side doors.
To open your cargo cover manually, do the following: 1. Locate the control box under the rear of the vehicle on the driver’s side, behind the rear tire. Removing the Cargo Cover Do not remove the factory installed drain plugs located on the inside front of the cargo cover. These plugs have been installed to keep dust and water from entering into the cargo bed. Your vehicle’s cargo cover can be removed. You will need more than one person to remove the cargo cover. 1. Open the tailgate.
3. Locate and remove the bolts that hold the cargo cover in place. There is one bolt on each side near the front of the cargo area. 4. Slide the cover rearward and then lift up on the passenger’s side of the cargo cover. Then have another person lift the driver’s side of the cargo cover. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the cargo cover.
Emergency Cargo Cover Release Handle Floor Tracks Your vehicle has floor tracks and side rails that can be used to install accessories in the cargo area of your vehicle. The floor tracks may have covers that can be removed so that available accessories can be installed if the optional cargo compartment trim is ordered. For more information on available accessories for your vehicle, see your dealer. To install the floor track covers, follow these steps: 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate on page 2-10.
3. Slide the endcap rearward to remove it. 4. Insert the cover into the floor track and slide it all the way forward. 5. Reinstall the floor track fastener and endcap by reversing Steps 2 and 3. 6. Slide the floor track cover rearward until it rests against the endcap. 7. Repeat the above steps to install a cover for the other floor track. To remove the floor track covers, reverse the installation procedure.
Cargo Net System Your vehicle may have a cargo net system that attaches to the side rails and/or tailgate to help keep items in your cargo area from moving around. Removable Endcaps Shown 2. Locate and remove the endcaps from the forward ends of the cargo area side rails. If your vehicle has an access slot on the forward ends of the side rails use this for attachment of the cargo net, the endcaps do not need to be removed to attach the cargo net to the vehicle.
Side Rail with End Cap Removed Shown 3. Insert a locking tab into the forward end of each side rail and slide the tabs rearward. Then reinstall the endcaps on the forward ends of the side rails. If your vehicle has an access slot on the forward end of each side rail, insert the locking tab into the access slot and slide the tabs rearward. 4. Loosen the knobs located on top of the telescoping cross bar by turning them counterclockwise.
5. Position the cross bar vertically between the side rails as shown. 2-42 6. Insert the tabs located at each end of the cross bar into the side rails. You may need to adjust the length of the cross bar to make it fit between the side rails.
7. Turn the cross bar so that it is horizontal as shown. 8. Slide the locking tabs in the side rails until they are aligned with the knobs on the cross bar as shown and loosely tighten the knobs. 9. Slide the cross bar to the desired location and adjust the length of the bar as necessary.
10. Tighten all the cross bar knobs. 11. Remove the pushpins located on the outboard sides of the tailgate near the top. 12. Install and tighten a D-ring into each hole on the tailgate. Be sure to use the D-rings supplied with the cargo net system that have 0.9 inches (22 mm) studs. Using other D-rings will not work because the studs will not be the correct length and the cargo net system will not be secured properly. 13.
Side-Saddle Storage Your vehicle may have a side-saddle storage system to store items on either side of the rear cargo area. The side-saddle storage system is attached to the side rails of the cargo area and is removable. To install the side-saddle storage bags, insert the three clips on the rear of the bag to the three clips on the side rail. Once attached, use the strap on each clip to tighten the bag to the side of the vehicle. To open the bag, unfasten the three clips located on the front of the bag.
Windscreen The correct seatback bumpers have a bevelled notch (B) above the seat’s inboard protective cap (C). The notch allows the bumper to fit over the windscreen bracket which mounts to the inboard mounting studs. Install the windscreen by following these steps: 1. Before installing the windscreen, the convertible top must be fully retracted and the seats moved forward. 2. Remove the windscreen from its protective bag. 3. Locate the carpeted seatback bumper behind each seat. 4.
Lowering the Convertible Top If the convertible top still does not operate, contact your GM dealer. Notice: If you operate the convertible top switch continuously while the ignition is in ACCESSORY, the battery will drain and you might not be able to start your vehicle. Do not use the convertible top switch for extended periods of time when the ignition is in ACCESSORY. Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage.
If the cargo area is closed and the roof tonneau does not raise or lower, check to see if a fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-86 for more information. Contact your GM dealer if the roof tonneau still does not raise or lower after replacing the fuse. A “Roof Cycle Timeout” message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and the convertible top will stop moving when the programmed time limit is exceeded for the raised position.
4. Locate the loops at the ends of the cables. One has a red band on it, and the other has a green band. The cable with the green band opens the tonneau latch, and the cable with the red band closes it. 6. Pull the cable with the release tool. 7. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 on the other side. 5. Using the release tool for the convertible top, hook the tool into the green loop. The convertible top release tool may be stored in the glovebox for new vehicles purchased from your GM dealer.
8. For steps 8 and 9, more than one person is needed to do this. One person working on each side is best. Lift up on the roof tonneau and raise it to the upright position. 2-50 9. Grasp the front panel of the convertible top and pull up.
11. Remove the plastic cap located between the sun visors by turning it one quarter turn. Driver’s side latches shown, passenger’s side similar 12. Slide the tool side of the convertible release tool until the entire tool forms a right angle as shown. 10. Insert the front panel into the roof latches. One person should hold the convertible top up from the rear in the closed position while another person performs the next steps.
13. Insert the convertible top release tool into the latch closing mechanism between the sun visors and turn it counterclockwise until the latches are secured and the convertible top is fully closed. 2-52 14. From the upright position, push down on the outer area of the boot cover panel where the hinges and hydraulic cylinders are located to separate it from the roof tonneau. Then, continue to push the boot cover panel down as far as it will go.
Vehicle Personalization In addition to the following features, your vehicle may also have features that can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 for more information. Memory Seat Boot cover panel down, roof tonneau up 15. Push down on the roof tonneau to close and latch it. 16. Using the release tool for the convertible top, hook the tool into the red loop, and pull, latching the tonneau cover. 17.
To program memory settings to each button, use the following steps: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired position. 2. Press the SET button. 3. Press and hold button 1 (for Driver 1) for three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored. A second seating position can be programmed by repeating the procedure with a second driver and pressing button 2 for three seconds.
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..............
Section 3 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-32 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-33 Oil Pressure Gage ........................................3-36 Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-37 Security Light ...............................................3-37 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-37 Reduced Engine Power Light .........................3-38 Highbeam On Light .....................................
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Instrument Panel Overview Vehicle with Automatic Transmission Shown, Manual Transmission Similar 3-4
A. Climate Control Vents. See Climate Control System on page 3-21. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-25. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D. Exterior and Interior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13 and Interior Lamps on page 3-17. E. Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-42. F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-85. G.
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn 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. To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on the steering wheel pad. The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever • L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-9. • I Cruise Control. Cruise Control on page 3-10. For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-13 later in this section. 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 lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel.
Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer N (Windshield Wipers): To use the windshield wipers, turn the band with the wiper symbol on it. {CAUTION: 8(Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. 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. Delayed Wipers: You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow.
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). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
S (Resume/Accelerate): Move the switch to this position to resume a set speed or to accelerate. T (Set): Press this button, located at the end of the lever, to set a speed. 9 (Off): This position turns the cruise control system off and cancels memory of a set speed. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The accelerator pedal will not go down.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: 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. • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed.
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control operates the following systems: • Headlamps • Taillamps • Parking Lamps • License Lamps • Sidemarker Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • Interior Courtesy Lamps O (Fog Lamp Indicator Light): This light illuminates when the fog lamps are turned on. See Fog Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. O(Exterior and Interior Lamps Controls): These controls (B) are located to the left of the steering wheel and are used to operate the exterior and interior lamps.
Headlamps on Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on, the driver’s door is open and your ignition is in OFF or ACCESSORY. To turn the chime off, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in OFF. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake when the ignition is off and then start your vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. In DRL mode further cycling of the park brake will do the following if your vehicle was made in the United States: • If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, pulling up the parking brake and then releasing it will turn on the DRL. If you repeat this, the DRL will turn off and stay off.
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp system will stay off until you release the parking brake, or until you shift out of PARK (P). You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp system. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-14 for more information. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately.
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, press lightly on the interior lamp control and release. The control will extend outward. Turn the control counterclockwise to brighten and clockwise to dim the instrument panel lights. Press on the control to return it to the stored position. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are on.
Perimeter Lighting Map Lamps When the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the DRL, parking lamps and back-up lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside. If your vehicle has front map lamps, they are located on the inside rearview mirror. They will automatically come on for approximately 40 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter or until the ignition key is turned to RUN or ACCESSORY.
Center Console Switchbank The following controls are located on your center console switchbank: C. Convertible Top. See Convertible Top on page 2-45. D. Power Door Locks. See Power Door Locks on page 2-9. E. Passenger Power Window. See Power Windows on page 2-12. Accessory Power Outlet(s) With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating.
Climate Controls Temperature Knob Climate Control System The left knob on the control panel is used to adjust the temperature of the air in the vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button located on the temperature knob to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. An indicator light on the button will come on to let you know the air conditioning is activated.
Fan Knob )(Bi-Level): The center knob on the control panel is used to control the fan speed. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Select this mode to direct approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the floor outlets and the defroster and side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets.
0 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield. When you select this mode, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation is not available in this mode. 1 (Maximum Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield. The rear window defogger and heated outside mirrors will turn on, and the fan speed will be at the highest setting (5). The temperature will be at the hottest setting also.
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your trip odometer is part of your Driver Information Center (DIC).
Engine Speed Limiter Airbag Readiness Light Fuel will shut off at about 6500 rpm. It will turn back on again once the vehicle rpm drops below 6500. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
{CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the passenger’s frontal airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government, that person will not have the extra protection of a frontal airbag. In a crash, the airbag would not be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there. Do not turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-48 for more on this, including important safety information.
Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. 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. It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.
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 Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-35. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident.
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If the TC (traction control) warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the traction control system. The TC (traction control) warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to RUN. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required.
If the Light is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: • • • • Reducing vehicle speed Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? Avoiding hard accelerations If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. 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.
Oil Pressure Gage {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. United States Canada The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine.
Change Engine Oil Light This light is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. Once the engine oil has been changed, the light must be reset. Until it is reset, the light will be displayed when the engine is on. For more information on resetting the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. See also Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Security Light For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-13.
Reduced Engine Power Light This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced. The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays on, see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) system.
Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank. • The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up.
Auxiliary Gage Package Volt Gage This gage (A) is located on the left side of the gage package. When your engine is not running, but the ignition is in RUN, this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. United States shown, Canada similar A. Volt Gage B. Delivered Torque Gage C. Outside Temperature Gage Your vehicle may have an auxiliary gage package located at the front of the center console.
You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive while the gage is in the warning zone, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Outside Temperature Gage Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Delivered Torque Gage United States Canada This gage (C) is located on the right side of the gage package. This gage displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. It is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located on the steering wheel. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off.
Trip Information 3 (Trip Information): Press this button to scroll through the odometer, TRIP A, TRIP B, TIMER, and OUTSIDE TEMP. (temperature). Odometer Press the trip information button until the odometer appears on the display. This shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Trip Odometer Press the trip information button until TRIP A or TRIP B is displayed.
Fuel Information Average Fuel Economy r (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information button until AVG. ECON appears in the display. Average fuel economy is how many miles per gallon (MPG), kilometers per liter (km/L), or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions. Press this button to scroll through the range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy, and engine oil life.
Engine Oil Life Select Press the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears in the display. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. r (Select): Press this button to reset certain DIC functions, acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC, and set your personalization settings.
Battery Not Charging Cargo Cover Ajar If the battery is not charging during operation, this message will appear on the DIC. The charging system light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 3-30 for more information. Driving your vehicle when the battery is not charging properly can drain the battery. Have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer as soon as possible.
Depress Brake This message will be displayed on the DIC when you try to raise or lower the convertible top without first pressing the brake pedal. The brake pedal must be pressed in order to operate the convertible top. See Convertible Top on page 2-45 for more information. Pressing the brake pedal will clear the message, or you can press the select button to acknowledge and clear the message from the DIC display.
Fuel Level Low If the fuel level is low in the vehicle’s gas tank, this message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a chime. You will also see the check gages warning light on the instrument panel cluster. See Check Gages Warning Light on page 3-38 for more information. Refuel as soon as possible. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8 and Fuel Gage on page 3-39 for more information. Press the select button to acknowledge and clear the message from the display.
Passenger Door Ajar Roof Ajar If the passenger’s door is not fully closed, this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Stop the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again. Fully closing the passenger’s door will clear this message from the display, or you can press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display.
When operating the top in low temperatures, such as below 32°F (0°C), the time needed to cycle the top will increase. This may cause the top movement to stop and the Roof Cycle Timeout message to appear on the DIC display. If this occurs, you may release the convertible top switch and press it again to continue the cycle. Make sure nothing is blocking the path of the top before pressing the switch again.
Stop Vehicle This message will be displayed when attempting to release the cargo cover while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle must be stopped to release the cargo cover. See Cargo Cover on page 2-35 for more information. Tlat (Tonneau Latch) Hall Switch Fault This message will be displayed when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is a problem with this switch. If the message persists, see your GM dealer for service.
Turn Signal On If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 mile (1.2 km), this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the display. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 for more information.
Automatic Locking (Automatic Transmission only) This feature allows you to choose how the vehicle’s doors are locked on your automatic transmission vehicle. Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC LOCKING appears in the display. To access the modes for AUTOMATIC LOCKING, press the select button. Once AUTOMATIC LOCKING is selected, press the select button to scroll through the following modes: Automatic Unlocking This feature allows you to choose how the vehicle’s doors are unlocked.
Scroll through the list of modes. When the mode you want is displayed on the DIC, press the personalization button to set your choice, return to the personalization menu, and advance to the next programmable feature. If you choose Mode 1, the parking lamps will flash each time you press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter and the horn will chirp the second time you press the lock button. For more information on automatic door locks, see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-10.
Remote Unlock Feedback This feature allows you to choose whether or not the parking lamps flash and the horn chirps when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Press the personalization button until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To access the modes for REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK, press the select button.
If you choose Mode 7, the headlamps will turn off as soon as you turn off the vehicle. Scroll through the list of modes. When the mode you want is displayed on the DIC, press the personalization button to set your choice, return to the personalization menu, and advance to the next programmable feature. Perimeter Lighting This feature allows you to choose whether or not certain exterior lamps turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
Alarm Warning Type Display Language This feature allows you to choose the type of alarm warning feedback that will occur. Press the select button until ALARM WARNING TYPE appears on the DIC. Once ALARM WARNING TYPE is selected, press the select button to scroll through the following modes: This feature allows you to choose the language in which the DIC information will be displayed. Press the select button until DISPLAY LANGUAGE appears on the DIC.
Display Units – U.S./MET The feature allows you to choose the measurement units. Press the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS – U.S./MET appears in the display. To access the modes for DISPLAY UNITS – U.S./MET, press the select button. Once DISPLAY UNITS – U.S./MET is selected, press the select button to scroll through the following modes: Mode 1: UNITS: U.S.
{CAUTION: This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive — avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2.
Setting the Time Radio with CD The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display. AM or PM will appear on the display for morning or evening hours. Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute appears on the display. The time can be set with the ignition on or off.
DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. When the ignition is turned off, press this knob to display the time. Finding a Station 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 Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep.
Radio Data System (RDS) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
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. The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.
Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and it must be returned to your GM dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take your vehicle to your GM dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your GM dealer.
1 FLD x (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. TRACK and the track number will appear on the display. If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward through the CD. 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON will appear on the display. RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play.
CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded. Z (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed first. Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD-R disc.
Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them, the player will advance to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files and the empty folder will not be displayed or numbered. Tracks will be played in the following order: No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files, the files will be located under the root folder.
File System and Naming 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. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages will be shortened. The display will not show parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename will not be displayed.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. 1 FLD x (Previous Folder): Press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the previous folder. Pressing this button while in folder random mode will take you to the previous folder and random the tracks in that folder. 2 FLD w (Next Folder): Press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the next folder. Pressing this button while in folder random mode will take you to the next folder and random the tracks in that folder.
DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switch between track mode, folder/playlist mode, and time of day mode. The display will show only eight characters, but there can be up to four pages of text. If there are more than eight characters in the song, folder, or playlist name, pressing this knob within two seconds will take you to the next page of text. If there are no other pages to be shown, pressing this knob within two seconds will take you to the next display mode.
CD Messages Radio with Six-Disc CD CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or 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 smoother, 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. • The format of the CD may not be compatible.
INFO (Information): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. When the ignition is off, press this knob to display the time. For RDS, press the INFO 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). To change the default on the display, press the INFO knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until you hear a beep.
© SCAN ¨: Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows 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 the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations, press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than four seconds. PRESET SCAN will appear on the display and you will hear a double beep.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): The Bose® audio system allows you to choose from three different equalization settings: normal, driver, and spacious. Press this button to select the customized equalization settings designed for normal, driver, and spacious. To return to the manual mode, adjust the bass, midrange, or treble using the AUDIO knob. NORMAL: This setting provides the best overall vehicle sound quality for all seating locations. DRIVER: This setting gives the driver the best sound quality.
Radio Data System (RDS) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for two seconds, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY. 4. Press either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows to stop at a station.
RDS Messages Playing a CD INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage the CD player. When using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. LOAD: Press this button to load CDs into the CD player.
Playing a Specific Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the display. To play a specific CD, first press the CD AUX button, then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD. A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing and the track number will appear on the display. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. CD Z (Eject): Press this button to eject CD(s).
To use repeat, do the following: • To repeat the track you are listening to, press and release the RPT button. RPT will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. • To repeat the CD you are listening to, press and hold the RPT button for two seconds. RPT will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order, on one CD or on all of the CDs.
INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. To change the default on the display, track or elapsed time, press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes. The selected display will now be the default. BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. Using Song List Mode 3.
To delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press either SEEK or TYPE arrow to select the desired track to be deleted. 3. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds.
CD Messages Theft-Deterrent Feature CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s 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. • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls When a CD is playing, press the up or the down arrow to fast forward or reverse. Q u R (Volume): Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease the volume. Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet.
FM Stereo Care of the CD Player FM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the internal lens of the CD optics with lubricants. Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully.
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2 Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2 Drunken Driving .............................................4-3 Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-6 Braking .........................................................4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .........................4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...................................
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-6. 4-2 {CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or expressways, it means “Always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes.
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: • • • • Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving.
According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka. BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
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. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink.
Control of a Vehicle 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. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance.
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.
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. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.
Using Anti-Lock Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock brakes, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Traction Control System (TCS) (Automatic Transmission) Your vehicle may have a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin.
If the Traction Control System (TCS) is on and you drive faster than 100 mph (161 km/h), the system will turn off and the TC warning light will come on. The TCS will turn back on and the TC warning light will go out once the vehicle speed falls below 90 mph (145 km/h). See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-32. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Traction Control System on. But you can turn the system off if you ever need to.
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room. That is the time for evasive action — steering around the problem.
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. • When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and do not get too close.
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking. It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid reservoir filled with washer fluid.
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing 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. {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.
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 4-20. • Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it.
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 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.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you are not fresh — such as after a day’s work — do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out.
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 transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. {CAUTION: If you do not shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
• Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to {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. • Know how to go down hills.
Winter Driving 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. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle.
Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-7.
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: • Turn on your hazard flashers. • 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.
{CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there. Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind.
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution. {CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage.
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.
There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification/Tire label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. See “Certification/Tire Label” later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2.
Example 1 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) x 1 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Example 2 Total Item 400 lbs (181 kg) A 150 lbs (68 kg) B 250 lbs (113 kg) C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 400 lbs (181 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 4-31
Certification/Tire Label Example 3 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) x 2 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 400 lbs (181 kg) 400 lbs (181 kg) 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 combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight.
The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your rear axle, 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 the front and rear axle.
If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. {CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. • Put things in the rear area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. For information about recreational vehicle towing, see the following entry. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome.
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’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer.
Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in this section for more information.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If you have a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in your vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. Hitches Your vehicle is compatible only with the following optional trailering hitch. To order this hitch, see your dealer. A. B. C. D.
Installing the Ball Rod To install the ball rod do the following: 1. Remove the cover of the housing located behind the license plate area by pushing in the tabs and pulling downward. 4-40 2. Be sure the unit is unlocked before pretensioning. Unlock using the key. Then pretension the ball rod by pulling out the handwheel and turning it counterclockwise. When the ball is pretensioned, it means: • The red area of the handwheel should be opposite the white marking on the ball rod.
Removing the Ball Rod To remove the ball rod do the following: 3. Check that the ball rod is tight by doing the following: • Close the lock, withdraw the key, and install the lock cover securely. • The green area on the handwheel should be 1. Open the lock cover on the handwheel and unlock with the key. opposite the white dot on the ball rod. • Move the hitch back and forth to ensure it is properly secured. If you cannot complete all of the above checks, repeat the assembly procedure.
2. Hold the ball rod tight with one hand, tighten the handwheel slightly and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. 3. Pull the ball rod down and off. Store the ball rod for future use. 4-42 4. Reinstall the housing cover. 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.
Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes — and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig.
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Passing When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. If you have an automatic transmission, you can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads or hilly conditions.
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • 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. 4-46 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information.
Trailer Wiring Harness Trailer Recommendations The trailer wiring is a four-wire harness assembly. The wires are blunted and taped to the wiring harness. The harness and wiring are stored under the vehicle on the driver’s side. The harness has no connector and should be wired by a qualified electrical technician. The technician can use the following color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer. You must subtract your hitch load from the Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) for your vehicle.
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............................................................5-3 Accessories and Modifications ..........................5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning .....................5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work .........................5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..............................................5-5 Fuel ................................................................5-5 Gasoline Octane .....................................
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-62 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-63 Wheel Replacement ......................................5-64 Tire Chains ..................................................5-66 If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-67 Tire Inflator Kit .............................................5-68 Appearance Care ....................
Service Accessories and Modifications 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.
Doing Your Own Service Work {CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. English and metric fasteners can be easily confused. 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. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher.
Gasoline Specifications Additives At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). General Motors recommends against the use of gasolines containing MMT. See Additives on page 5-6 for additional information.
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. That damage would not be covered under your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
Filling the Tank {CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle — this is against the law in some places.
{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 To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Release the secondary latch at the front of the hood. 3. After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, pull the hood down to close.
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-12
A. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (inside small red box marked “Battery +”). See Jump Starting on page 5-37. B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) (Not Shown). See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-20. F. Engine Cover. See Engine Cover on page 5-18. G.
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter 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 5-95. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged.
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Notice: If you use oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation, you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. 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.
Your vehicle’s engine is filled at the factory with a Mobil 1® synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for your vehicle. Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available. You can add substitute oil designated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures. Substitute oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M should not be used for an oil change. Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to your oil.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a change engine oil light being turned on, reset the system. Always reset the engine oil life system to 100% after every oil change. It will not reset itself.
Engine Cover Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Your vehicle has a removable engine cover. To remove the engine cover do the following: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. 1. Unscrew the four bolts from the engine. 2. Lift off the cover. 3. To reinstall the engine cover, reverse the steps.
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 filter, do the following: 1. Remove the two bolts on the engine air cleaner/filter and lift off the cover. 2. Twist out the old engine air cleaner/filter.
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6-6, and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). The automatic transmission dipstick is located in the rear 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. 1.
Consistency of Readings Manual Transmission Fluid Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If inconsistent readings continue, contact your dealer. When to Check Manual Transmission Fluid How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to have the manual transmission fluid checked is when the engine oil is changed.
Then, follow these steps: How to Add Manual Transmission Fluid Here is how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the plug is fully seated. Hydraulic Clutch 1. Remove the filler plug. 2.
When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. How to Check and Add Fluid You do not need to check the fluid level unless you suspect a clutch problem. To check the fluid level, take the cap off. If the fluid reaches the step inside the reservoir, the fluid level is correct.
What to Use 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. {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture to the coolant surge tank, but be careful not to spill it. {CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-32. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: • • • • Climb a long hill on a hot day. If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {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. If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at 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.
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be at the FULL mark. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Always use the proper fluid.
Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. Notice: Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid.
So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. {CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged.
What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. {CAUTION: With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. {CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal and a remote negative (−) jump starting terminal. You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery. The remote positive (+) terminal is located inside a red cover in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See item A in the Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12.
The remote negative (−) terminal is located near the power steering fluid reservoir. It is marked GND (−). See item H in the Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood. It is located on the rear underside of the vehicle. You will not need to access the battery for jump starting. The remote positive (+) terminal is for that purpose. {CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. 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.
Rear Axle If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you will have one of the following rear axles. When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the rear axle fluid unless there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in the system indicates that you have a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Headlamp Aiming If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected. If you believe your headlamps need to be re-aimed, we recommend that you take your vehicle to the dealer for service. However, it is possible for you to re-aim your headlamps by following the procedure in the service manual for your vehicle. See Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14 for more information.
Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Headlamps To replace the headlamp bulbs, do the following: 1. Turn the front wheels as far as they will go in the opposite direction of the bulb that is being changed. 2. Reach underneath the vehicle and locate the headlamp door. Remove the fastener retaining the door. 5-44 3.
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps Front Turn and Parking Lamps To replace the front turn or parking lamp bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Locate the bar that runs across the front of the vehicle and remove the two screws located near the front of the hood that hold the bar in place. 5. Disconnect the bulb socket from the wiring harness and replace the unit. 3. Release the tabs that attach the bar to the headlamps. 6.
4. Pull outward on the bar to remove it from the vehicle. 5. Locate and release the tabs behind the grille that hold the lamp assembly in place. Unsnap the tabs and push forward to remove the lamp assembly. 6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to access the bulb. 7. Pull the old bulb out of the socket and push in a new bulb. 8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
Sidemarker Lamps To replace a sidemarker bulb, do the following: 1. Reach underneath the vehicle to locate the sidemarker bulb. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 3. Pull the old bulb out of the socket and push in a new bulb. 4. Reverse steps to reinstall the bulb socket. Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps To replace a taillamp bulb, do the following: 1. Reach underneath the rear of the vehicle. 2. Find the bulb socket, twist counterclockwise, and remove it from the lamp assembly.
Back-Up Lamps 3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and then pull outward to remove it from the socket. To replace a back-up lamp bulb, do the following: 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket by lining up the notches on the bulb and turn it clockwise to secure it. 1. Reach underneath the vehicle near the license plate and find the bulb socket. 5. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly on the vehicle.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected periodically for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty.
4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end (B). The plastic caps (C) will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted. 5. Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots. A. Claw in Notch B. Correct Installation C. Incorrect Installation 6.
Tires CAUTION: Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. • Underinflated tires pose the same danger • {CAUTION: • Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Winter Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces but they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads. Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustration is an example of a typical P-Metric tire sidewall.
(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): 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. (C) DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Tire Size The following illustration shows, an example of, a typical passenger car tire size. (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. (F) Service Description: The service description indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire.
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.
Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles.
Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inflation), you can get the following: • • • • • • A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar, below the driver’s door latch.
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re under-inflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement.
If you will be driving your vehicle at speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or 35 psi (244 kPa), whichever is lower. See the example following. When you end this high-speed driving, return the tires to the cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29.
You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. • The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. • The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage.
Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose snow tires with a lower speed rating, never exceed the tire’s maximum speed capability. {CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving.
Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle has electronic systems such as, anti-lock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control, the performance of these systems can be affected.
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
{CAUTION: {CAUTION: 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 a crash. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts.
If a Tire Goes Flat Your vehicle has no spare tire, no tire changing equipment and no place to store a tire. It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. See Tires on page 5-51. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blow out 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.
If the flat tire is due to a slow leak caused by a nail or other similar road hazard, the tire inflator kit may be used to repair the damaged tire temporarily. The kit uses a liquid tire sealant to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. The flat tire is then inflated to at least 26 psi (179 kPa) and driven to evenly distribute the tire sealant. The tire pressure is checked after driving for a maximum of 10 minutes to see if the slow leak has been stopped.
If the flat tire is due to a slow leak caused by a nail or other similar road hazard, the tire inflator kit may be used to temporarily repair the damaged tire. After temporarily repairing a tire with the tire inflator kit, take your vehicle to an authorized GM dealer to have the tire inspected and repaired.
3. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. If an object, such as a nail, has penetrated the tire, do not remove it. 5. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (C) into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19 for more information. {CAUTION: Idling the engine in a closed-in place or with the climate control system off can cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO). See Engine Exhaust on page 2-26. 6. Start the vehicle.
7. Move the inflator kit switch to the I (on) position. The inflator kit will force sealant and air into the tire. Sealant may leak from the puncture hole until the vehicle is driven and the hole has sealed. 8. Make sure there is a proper connection between the tire valve stem and the sealant filling hose by looking at the air pressure gage. If there is not a pressure reading while the compressor is running, the connection between the inflator kit and the tire is bad.
16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister. Place it in a highly visible location such as the inside of the upper left corner of the windshield or to the face of the radio/clock. The maximum speed label reminds you to drive cautiously and not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until you have the damaged tire inspected and repaired.
18. Immediately drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) to distribute the sealant evenly in the tire. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. Refer to Steps 1 through 8 under “Using the Air Compressor without Sealant” next in this section. If the tire pressure has fallen more than 10 psi (68 kPa) below the recommended inflation pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too damaged for the sealant to work. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.
4. Push the air compressor inflator hose onto the tire valve stem and push the lever down to secure in place. 5. Plug the air compressor accessory plug into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19 for more information. {CAUTION: Idling the engine in a closed-in place or with the climate control system off can cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO). See Engine Exhaust on page 2-26. 6. Start the vehicle. See Starting the Engine on page 2-17 for more information.
9. Inflate the tire up to the recommended inflation pressure using the air pressure gage on the top of the unit as a guide. 10. Turn off the air compressor by moving the switch to the O (off) position. Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister, do the following: {CAUTION: Storing the tire inflator kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
To install a new sealant canister, do the following: 1. Align the sealant filling hose with the slot in the air compressor. 2. Push the sealant canister down and rotate it clockwise. 3. Wrap the sealant filling hose around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location. 4. Push the air compressor inflator hose onto the sealant canister inlet and push the lever down. Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 4.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments that transfer color to your home furnishings may also transfer color to your vehicle’s interior. Your GM dealer has a product for cleaning your vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, you can also obtain a product from your GM dealer to remove odors from your vehicle’s upholstery. When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned.
Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques: If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary.
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces. Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of your interior and are not recommended.
Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-80. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years.
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels The vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the 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. Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the surface of the wheel(s).
Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance If the 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. 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.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Wax-Treated Tar and Road Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner and Polish White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Vinyl Cleaner Glass Cleaner Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Finish Enhancer 5-84 Usage Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Removes tar, road oil, and asphalt. Use on chrome or stainless steel. Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls. Cleans vinyl. Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints.
Vehicle Identification Engine Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your vehicle’s engine, specifications, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box. 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 airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-51.
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. If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without — like the radio or cigarette lighter — and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
Fuses 03 04 05 06 07 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 5-88 Usage Rear Window Defogger Truck Body Controller Rear Window Defogger Driver Seat Module Truck Body Controller Blank Driver’s Door Module, Power Mirrors Amplifier Blank Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Driver’s Side Rear Parking Lamp Auxiliary Power 2 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Passenger’s Side Rear Parking Lamp Blank Blank Locks Blank Blank Blank Blank HomeLink® System Roof Door Module
Fuses 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 Usage Transmission Control Module Truck Body Controller Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Windshield Wipers Stoplamps Blank Climate Control System, Driver’s Door Unlock Front Parking Lamps Driver’s Side Turn Signal Climate Control System Truck Body Controller Radio Trailer Parking Lamps Passenger’s Side Turn Signal Blank Accessory Power Outlets Ignition Fuses 48 49 50 51 52 Usage Blank Blank Truck Body Controller, Ignition Brakes Blank Relays 18 24 30 U
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. To remove the fuse block cover and access the fuses, do the following: 1. To remove the primary fuse block cover, press in on the two locking tabs and then lift the cover off. 2. Lift up on the secondary cover to remove it. 3. Reverse the steps to reinstall the covers.
Fuses 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Usage Driver’s Side High Beam Headlamp Driver’s Side Low Beam Headlamp Cargo Cover Release Transmission Control Module/Canister Truck Body Controller Windshield Washer Driver’s Side Stoplamp/Turn Signals Fuel Pump Fog Lamps Stoplamps Headlamp Driver Module (HDM) Passenger’s Side Stoplamp/Turn Signals Cigarette Lighter Hazard Warning Flashers Coils Truck Body Control, Ignition 1 Starter Airbag System Horn Ignition E Fuses 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3
Relays 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 Usage Powertrain Starter Fuel Pump Cargo Cover Release Windshield Washer Headlamp Driver Module (HDM) Fog Lamps High Beam Headlamps Horn Air Conditioning Relay Center There is a relay center located in the area where the convertible top is stored when it is open. To access the relay center, do the following: Miscellaneous Usage 52 Instrument Panel Battery 1.
2. Locate the water-tight box that houses the relay center and remove the four nuts that secure the cover to the backside of the passenger compartment. 4. Locate the relay center inside the box. It is located toward the driver’s side of the vehicle. 3. Press in the tabs on the sides of the cover and lift to remove the cover. 6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the relay center cover and close the water-tight box. 5. Press in the tabs at each end of the relay center cover and lift to remove.
Following is a list of relays contained in the relay center.
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transmission Automatic Manual Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are approximate. When adding fluids, be sure to fill to the manual. Recheck the fluid level after filling. English 13.7 qt 6.0 qt 25.0 gal Metric 13.0 L 5.7 L 94.6 L 5.0 qt 4.7 L 3.
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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 the Maintenance Schedule ......................6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...................................6-4 Additional Required Services ............................6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...............................
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.
Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your GM Goodwrench® dealer. This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29.
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 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 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. 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. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). • • Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. See footnote (j). • Check tire inflation pressures and tire wear. See Tires on page 5-51.
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 Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (severe service). See footnotes (h) and (l).
Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. 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) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary.
At Least Once a Month Tire Inspection and Inflation Check Visually inspect your tires for wear and make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See Tires on page 5-51 for further details. At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-23 if necessary.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position. {CAUTION: • With an automatic transmission, the ignition should When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. • With a manual transmission, the key should come 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission 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. Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic, and should also be identified with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Usage Chassis Lubrication Rear Axle Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Specification 9986115. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer.
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. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date 6-16 Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date 6-18 Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed
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 Reimbursement Program ................7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................
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.
Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 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 As the 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. Call Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance at 1-800-CHEV-USA, (1-800-243-8872) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance representative.
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair.
Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data 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.
Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/ corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty.
If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer.
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts.
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
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A Accessories and Modifications ............................ 5-3 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................... 3-19 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-52 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-86 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-18 Air Conditioning ..............................................
Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-20 Operation ................................................... 2-19 Auxiliary Gage Package ................................... 3-40 Bulb Replacement (cont.) Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-48 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ............ 5-47 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-60 B C Battery ..........................................................
Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-26 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-23 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-30 Older Children ............................................. 1-20 Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position ........................................... 1-36 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-20 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ..............
Door Locks .......................................................... 2-8 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10 Driver Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-42 DIC Controls and Displays ............................ 3-42 DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-52 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................
F G Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-18 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-83 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-67 Floor Tracks ................................................... 2-38 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-20 Manual Transmission .................................... 5-22 Power Steering .............
Headlamps (cont.) Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ......................................... 5-45 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-44 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-14 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Heater ........................................................... 3-21 Highbeam On Light .........................................
Light Airbag Off .................................................. 3-28 Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-27 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-31 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-30 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-37 Charging System ......................................... 3-30 Check Gages Warning ................................. 3-38 Cruise Control .............................................
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Universal Home Remote ........................... 2-27 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-27 Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror ...... 2-29 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-29 Outside Power Heated Mirrors ....................... 2-28 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror .................. 2-29 Convex Mirror .................................
Power (cont.) Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-31 Windows .................................................... 2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-10 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-11 R Radios .......................................................... 3-58 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-86 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-86 Radio with CD .......................................
Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-6 Seats Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Memory ..................................................... 2-53 Power Seats ................................................. 1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4 Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-6 Securing a Child Restraint Passenger Seat Position ............................... 1-36 Security Light ............
Tires ............................................................. 5-51 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ................................................. 5-82 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-60 Chains ....................................................... 5-66 Cleaning .................................................... 5-82 Different Size .............................................. 5-62 If a Tire Goes Flat .......................................
Vehicle Personalization .................................... DIC ........................................................... Memory Seat .............................................. Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... Visors ........................................................... 2-53 3-52 2-53 3-23 2-13 W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-24 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-45 Hazard Warning Flashers ......................
