2004 Pontiac GTO Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Safety Belts .............................................. 1-6 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-26 Air Bag Systems ...................................... 1-46 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-52 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Keys ..............................................
How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you will find that pictures and words work together to explain things. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GTO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed.
Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen.” {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will find these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle.
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ......................................................1-2 Power Seats ..................................................1-2 Manual Lumbar ..............................................1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-3 Head Restraints .............................................1-4 Seatback Latches ...........................................1-4 Safety Belts .....................................................
Front Seats • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the Power Seats • Raise or lower the seat cushion by sliding the horizontal switch toward the front or rear of the vehicle. horizontal switch up or down. • Tilt the horizontal switch up at the front to tilt the front of the seat up, and tilt the horizontal switch down at the rear to tilt the seat down at the rear. • Tilt the vertical switch to adjust the angle of the seatback.
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. To increase or decrease lumbar support, turn the knob. Reclining Seatbacks Use the vertical switch on the outboard side of the front seat cushion to recline the seatbacks. Tilt the vertical switch to adjust the angle of the seatback. The seatback moves in the same direction that the switch is tilted to.
Head Restraints Seatback Latches The front seatbacks fold forward to let people get into the back seat. To raise the height of the head restraint, pull the head restraint up. To lower the height of the head restraint, push in the locking clip at the base of the head restraint and push the head restraint down. The locking clip needs to be pushed outboard on the driver’s side head restraint and inboard on the passenger’s side.
{CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 3. Press and hold the button under the front seat lever to return the seat to its original position. The seat will pause for two seconds when it reaches its original position. To return the seat to the original position after it has been moved forward, do the following: 1.
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
Put someone on it. 1-8 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel...
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts – not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position This part is only for people of adult size. This part describes the driver’s restraint system. 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 1-26 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-28. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-25. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Q: What’s wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Q: What’s wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
Q: What’s wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
Q: What’s wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Rear Seat Passengers Right Front Passenger Position Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
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. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each passenger position in the rear seat.
2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1-24 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. You’ll find them on the buckle end of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe crash in which the front of the vehicle hits something. Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a crash, you’ll need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt system.
Child Restraints Older Children Q: 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.
{CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: 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.
{CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. {CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it.
{CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. 1-32 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 do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner. For many years, add-on child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child also has to be secured within the restraint.
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat.
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored. Others require the top strap always to be anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.
Anchor the top strap to an anchor point specified in Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-37. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You’ll find them behind the rear seat head restraints. Pull up the head restraint to access the anchors.
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will find anchors (A) for the two rear seat positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (C).
{CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-38. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Attach and tighten the LATCH attachments on the child restraint to the LATCH anchorages in the vehicle.
3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-38.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way.
Air Bag Systems This part explains the air bag system. Your vehicle has a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag. But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations.
CAUTION: {CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? {CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger.
• Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an {CAUTION: When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t 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 air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11.
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 ...............................................................2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System .........................2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...........2-5 Doors and Locks .............................................2-6 Door Locks ....................................................2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle ......................................2-7 Trunk ............................................................2-8 Windows .......................
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.
The main key can be used for the ignition, as well as all locks, except for the glovebox. This key can usually be kept in the unlocked glovebox. Then, when leaving your vehicle and master key with a car park attendant, you can lock valuables in the glovebox and take the glovebox key with you. When a new key is delivered, it will come with a bar coded tag attached to the key ring. Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys. Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made.
Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. 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, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation The buttons on your key allow you to lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk. When pressing the key buttons, ensure that other keys on the key ring are not between the main key and the vehicle. Other keys can obscure the signal being transmitted to the vehicle. When a button on the key is pressed, it sends a signal to the vehicle. The receiver of the signal is a small rectangle on top of the dashboard, in the center.
V(Trunk): Press the button with the opened trunk symbol to release the trunk lid. Doors and Locks The trunk button on the key will not work if you are travelling over 12 mph (20 km/h). Door Locks Battery Under normal use, the battery in your key should last about five years. You can tell the battery is weak if the key won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the key works, it is probably time for a new battery. See your dealer.
There are several ways to unlock and lock your vehicle. The alarm system is not set using this method. To unlock the doors from inside the vehicle, pull up on the door lock knob. To lock the doors, press the knob down. If you use the driver’s door lock knob, both doors will lock or unlock.
Trunk {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure all other windows are shut.
Remote Trunk Release This feature is used to unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle. Push the button in the glovebox to unlock the trunk, provided you are not traveling over 12 mph (20 km/h) or the alarm system is on. Then from the outside, lift up the trunk. For added vehicle security, the glovebox button is disabled when all the doors are locked with the LOCK button on the key or through the door lock.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle 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. Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it.
Power Windows Use the switches located between the seats to operate the windows. To raise the window, pull up the switch. To lower the window, push down the switch. The switches will remain operational when the ignition is turned off for 15 minutes, while the doors remain closed. When the doors are opened, the power windows are deactivated, and will not operate until the ignition is turned on again.
Express-Down Window Theft-Deterrent Systems The window switch has an express-down feature. Hold the switch down for more than half a second and then release it. To interrupt the express-down feature, move the switch up or down again. Theft-Deterrent System Sun Visors 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.
Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is an electronic engine immobilizer, which disables the car, when the key is removed from the ignition. The system works when you turn the key to ON. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. The correct key will start the vehicle. Your vehicle has a special key that works with the theft-deterrent system. There is a transponder in the key head.
Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. Arming the System The alarm system is turned on when the LOCK button on the key is pressed. Therefore, locking the doors by pressing LOCK not only locks all the doors but, after a short delay, also sets the alarm system. When the system is armed, the alarm is triggered when any of the doors, hood or trunk are opened or a hot-wire attempted. The alarm system thinks a break-in has occurred.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition The exterior turn signals should flash twice when returning to your vehicle and pressing UNLOCK on the key. If they flash three times, an attempted break-in has occurred while the vehicle was armed. If you wish to find out what set the alarm off, turn the ignition on and look at the trip computer display for the ALARM ACTIVATED message being shown. The ALARM ACTIVATED message will be displayed first for one second, followed by the trigger point screens.
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to three different positions. door is opened to remind you the key has been left in the ignition. The key can only be turned to this position if the vehicle’s automatic transmission is in PARK (P). To help guard against theft, your vehicle’s engine is automatically disabled shortly after turning the key to this position. This is indicated by the flashing padlock symbol on the bottom left corner of the instrument panel.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio to continue to work for one hour after the ignition is turned to OFF. The windows will also be accessible for 15 minutes or until either door is opened. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position – that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. Notice: If you use your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine. Be sure to check the oil level often during racing or other competitive driving and keep the level at or near 1 quart (1 L) above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must have your foot on the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. The vehicle will not shift from PARK (P) if the button is pressed before the brake is applied.
DRIVE (D): This is the most effective position for normal or freeway driving. This position gives maximum fuel efficiency, as the transmission can choose the appropriate gear (1 through 4) for the existing load and driving conditions. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than 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 the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Shift Speeds One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) {CAUTION: When this light comes on, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for the best fuel economy.
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake handle without pressing the release button. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake handle up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake handle all the way down.
Shifting Into Park (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P). {CAUTION: • Press in and hold the shift lever button, located on the top of the shift lever. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {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.
Shifting Out of Park (P) Shift Lock Release Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can press the button on the shift lever to shift from PARK (P) while the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-18.
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not 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.
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-27. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage.
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield. Second, adjust the angle of the mirror by moving the mirror to a position that allows you to see out of the back window. Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door armrest. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position.
Outside Convex Mirror Storage Areas Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Glove Box A glovebox is provided on the passenger side of the instrument panel. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Cupholder(s) The two cupholders are located in front of the center console storage area. Front Storage Area Center Console Storage Area To open the armrest storage area, pull up on the latch at the front edge of the lid. There is a front storage compartment located under the audio system and a rear storage compartment located at the rear of the center console. These storage compartments can be replaced by your vehicle’s dealer, with an ashtray and cigarette lighter assembly.
Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization mode enables the driver to customize some of the vehicle features using the trip computer switch and instrument panel center display. Only features that are equipped on the vehicle will be displayed. The following list shows features that can be reset or customized.
Entering Programming Mode The vehicle programming mode is accessed through the Options Menu. To access the Options Menu, do the following: 1. When the vehicle is stationary, hold down the MODE button while turning the ignition from LOCK to ON. R Q (Programming Mode Selection): When the Options Menu is displayed, use the trip computer up or down arrows to enter the programming mode. There are help screens available to assist you in understanding the feature that you are adjusting.
UNDERSPEED CHIME TRIP COMPUTER A & B This option is used to enable or disable the underspeed chime. Overspeed provides a chime when your travelling speed exceeds the overspeed chosen value, whereas underspeed provides an additional chime to indicate when your travelling speed again drops below the overspeed. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. If Yes is selected, the underspeed chime is activated. Press the MODE button to continue. The default selection is No.
RADIO DISPLAY SPEED DEPENDENT VOLUME This option is used to enable or disable the audio system display on the instrument panel. Detailed information on the operation of the radio and CD is provided in the audio section. Use the up or down arrows to select On or Off. If On is selected, the Radio display is activated, the default is On. Press the MODE button to continue. See Radio with Six-Disc CD on page 3-43. The default selection is On.
HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY TIME COURTESY LAMP TIMEOUT This option is used to adjust the headlights off time delay. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the delay setting between zero and 180 seconds, the default is one second. Press the MODE button to continue. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-12. This option is used to adjust the length of time that the interior courtesy lamp remains illuminated after opening a door or unlocking the vehicle at night.
AUTO LOCK IN DRIVE (Automatic Transmission Only) This option is used to enable or disable the automatic door locking when in Drive function. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. If Yes is selected, the Auto Lock In Drive function is activated, the default is No. Press the MODE button to continue. See Door Locks on page 2-6. DOOR LOCK INDICATION This option is used to select the type of indication provided to the driver upon locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors.
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-4 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-4 Horn .............................................................3-4 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-5 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-12 Interior Lamps ......................
Instrument Panel Overview 3-2
The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-22. B. Headlamps Dial. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-12. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-24. D. Windshield Wiper Lever. See “Windshield Wipers” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. E. Trip Computer Control. See Trip Computer on page 3-36. F. Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-22. G. Hazard Warning Lights.
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. 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. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the flashers off. The hazard warning flasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel.
Tilt Wheel Telescopic Steering Column A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The steering column also has a telescopic function. This function allows the wheel to move toward the front of the vehicle and toward the rear of the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located under the steering column.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up to signal right turn and all the way down to signal a left turn. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam with the headlamps on, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. The headlamps will change from low beam to high beam.
Flash-to-Pass Feature Windshield Wipers This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass, even if the headlamps and ignition are turned off. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. If flash-to-pass is activated, then the headlamp high/low-beam changer indicator will display on the instrument panel cluster.
1 (Low Speed): Put the lever in the second position for slow, steady wiping cycles. 2 (High Speed): Put the lever in the third position for rapid wiping cycles. L (Mist): Move the lever to this position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the lever down longer. 0 (Off): Turn the lever to this position to turn off the wipers.
Cruise Control {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work unless the vehicle speed is at least 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The cruise control lever is on the left side of the steering column. The ON-OFF/CANCEL switch is at the end of the lever and is activated by pushing in towards the direction of the steering column.
Pausing Cruise Control To pause cruise control, press the brake pedal on automatic transmissions or the clutch pedal on manual transmissions, or press the ON-OFF/CANCEL switch once. This deactivates the cruise control but retains the speed in its memory. The CRUISE ACTIVE message and cruise control symbol on the display will turn off. To regain the memory speed momentarily, turn the lever up to the RES-ACCEL position, provided you are travelling over 25 mph (40 km/h).
Exterior Lamps The dial to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel controls the following positions: AUTO (Automatic Headlamps): Turn the dial to AUTO to provide for automatic operation of the headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and parking lamps. For more information see “Automatic Headlamp System” following. 9(Off): Turn the switch to this position to turn all lamps off.
When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp or headlamp position. The DRL system will remain off any time your vehicle is in PARK (P) or the parking brake is engaged the first time the ignition is turned on. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.
Fog Lamps The dial to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel also controls the fog lamps. - (Fog Lamp): When using the fog lamps, the ignition must be on as well as the parking lamps or the low-beam headlamps. If the high-beam headlamps are activated or flashed, the fog lamps will turn off. Pull the exterior lamp adjuster dial out to turn the fog lamps on, and push the dial in to turn the fog lamps off. The indicator light in the knob will come on when the fog lamps are working.
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness When the parking lamps are turned on, the interior instruments are automatically illuminated and you can adjust the brightness. Move the tab clockwise to increase brightness and counterclockwise to decrease brightness. Courtesy Lamps When a door is open, the courtesy lamps will automatically come on. Dome Lamp The dome lamp has three positions. ON: In this position, the dome lamp is always on.
Front Reading Lamps Your vehicle has reading lamps located in the dome lamp. The lamps can be turned on and off manually by pressing the side of each reading lamp when the doors are closed. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run-down protection feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.
Accessory Power Outlets The vehicle has an accessory power outlet which can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, compact disc player, etc. The accessory power outlet is located inside the center console. The power outlet is operational when the ignition is turned to ON or ACCESSORY. Remove the tethered cap to use the outlet. When not using the outlet, be sure to cover it with the protective cap.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Cigarette Lighter Notice: If you put papers or other flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown.
Climate Controls Operation Climate Control System To change the current mode, turn the right dial to select one of the following: With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Y (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. % (Bi-Level): This mode directs the air to the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. This position can be used for most winter driving. [ (Floor): This mode directs the air to the floor outlets.
>(Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming into the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Move the right dial to this position to turn recirculation on. Turn the air conditioning on when using recirculation. Recirculation is not recommended for use over long periods of time.
-(Defog): This mode directs the air to the windshield and to the floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation automatically. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. To help clear the side windows quickly while using air conditioning, do the following: 1. Select the bi-level mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Select A/C. 4. Select the temperature.
Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect performance of the system. • When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountered, use the recirculation mode, with the temperature knob at a comfortable setting to prevent the odor from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system.
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 The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically.
Speedometer The speedometer shows vehicle speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). For automatic transmission vehicle’s, under wide open throttle acceleration, when the accelerator pedal is pushed flat to the floor, it is possible that the tachometer needle may briefly enter the lower end of the tachometer’s red zone just prior to automatically upshifting into a higher gear.
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The light comes on after an accident where the air bags were activated.
Charging System Light The charging system light will come on when you turn on the ignition, until the engine is started, as a check to show you it is working. When the engine is running, the light should go out. If the light illuminates and the Check Alternator message on the trip computer stays on, or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light To ensure that the warning light is working, the symbol is displayed for a short time when the ignition is turned to ON. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The temperature gage shows the engine coolant temperature when the ignition is on. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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 Your Tank on page 5-7.
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 Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, a Check Oil message in the trip computer display along with this symbol will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately.
Change Engine Oil Light If the Service Engine Oil message in the trip computer is displayed along with this symbol after you start the engine, it means that service is required for your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information. Security Light This light flashes when the vehicle security system is activated. Fog Lamp Light This light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light This light will illuminate when the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are activated. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-12. Service Vehicle Soon Light The Service Vehicle Soon message along with this symbol will come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle. Such problems could be the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) or an automatic headlamp system malfunction. If this happens, see your dealer as soon as possible.
Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. • At the service 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.
Trip Computer The buttons for the trip computer are located to the right of the gages and the display is located directly beneath the gages. The trip computer can be reset when AVG SPEED or TRIP TIME are shown on the left window. To reset, press the SET button for less than two seconds. Resetting does not affect the Odometer, Overspeed, Distance to Empty, Time to Arrival, Distance to Arrival, Instantaneous Fuel, or Remaining Fuel.
TRIP TIME FUEL REMAINING This function shows the engine running time since the trip computer was reset. If this exceeds 99 hours and 59 minutes, the trip time is displayed in hours only. This function shows the gallons of fuel left in the fuel tank, rounded to the nearest one gallon/liter. When the fuel level is down to about two gallons, LO is displayed instead of gallons. Trip Distance This function shows the miles travelled from the start of a particular trip.
O/SPEED (Overspeed) INST FUEL Overspeed sets the speed you don’t want to exceed. For example, if driving in a 45 mph zone, set OVERSPEED to 45 mph, by tapping the up or down arrows. The overspeed setting is displayed in the left window. When the vehicle speed exceeds the setting, the overspeed warning message and an audible chime warns you that you are speeding. At that time the trip computer automatically shows the overspeed display, allowing you to make adjustments if required.
Altering Overspeed Presets Stop Watch The default overspeed settings can be changed for your individual preference. The stop watch function, when enabled, records elapsed time. It can be used, for example, to measure the time taken to travel between two points on a trip. To start/stop the stop watch, press SET to reset it, then press and hold MODE for more than three seconds. The trip computer must be on Trip Time for this function to work. The car must be standing still when changing a preset.
Trip A/B When the Time to Arrival/Distance to Arrival/Fuel Remaining set of windows are turned on, using vehicle personalization, and are showing on the display, hold the MODE button down for two seconds. Now, instead of the Time to Arrival set of displays, the trip computer shows Trip B details. Press the MODE button to view your displays.
Trip Computer Warning Messages Cruise Control The CRUISE light along with the Cruise Enabled message on the trip computer display will come on whenever you set your cruise control. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning: If the Engine Temp Hot message in the trip computer display comes on while driving, it indicates that the engine coolant temperature is dangerously hot. You should stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Audio System(s) Setting the Time Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio – be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly.
Radio with Six-Disc CD Finding a Station FM AM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display will show your selection. r TUNE CD [: Press the right or the left arrow to select radio stations. gSEEK TRACK l: Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. Playing the Radio ON OFF: Press this button to turn the system on and off.
Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations, six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, by performing the following steps: ASM (Automatic Station Memory): The radio will automatically store the six strongest AM and FM radio stations for the current area without deleting the preset stations that you have stored. To activate ASM do the following: 1. Turn the radio on. 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press FM AM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 2.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREBLE appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push the AUDIO knob until BALANCE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers.
LOAD CD Z: Press the LOAD button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs. To insert one CD, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and release the LOAD button. 3. Wait for INSERT CD to appear on the display, the light located to the left of the slot to flash, and for the radio to produce a beep, if beeps are turned on. See “Confirmation Beeps” later in this section for information about turning beeps on and off. 4. Load a CD.
Whether the radio is on or off, the last CD loaded will begin to play automatically. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the display. To play a specific CD, press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD you want to play. The CD number that is playing will flash, and the track number will appear. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section.
r TUNE CD [: When more than one CD is loaded, press the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next CD loaded. FR FF (Fast Reverse/ Fast Forward): Press and hold FR to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold FF to advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release the button to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. EJECT: Press this button to eject a single CD or multiple CDs.
CD Messages Options Menu CD ERROR PLAY: The CD cannot be read. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The following features can be adjusted through the vehicle’s options menu located in the instrument panel cluster in the trip computer display window. CD ERROR MECH (Mechanism): If this message appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: Confirmation Beeps • The CD is stuck in the player and cannot be played, loaded, or ejected. • It is very hot.
Speed Dependent Volume (SDV) With SDV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road or wind noise as you drive. This feature will never completely compensate for driving noise. There are other factors such as road surface, wind noise, windows open, and engine speed that may alter the interior noise for any given road speed. You can select compensation rates between 0 (off) and 5 (maximum compensation) in the options menu. See “Options Menu Adjustment” later in this section to adjust SDV.
Master Reset Mobile Telephone Your radio has a reset feature that allows you to return certain settings back to the factory default settings. Use this feature when adjustments have been made that affect the sound quality or operation of the radio and you are unsure of how to return to the original settings. Your radio includes a telephone adapter. The phone adapter and the radio are connected.
Theft-Deterrent Feature Security Release Procedure Your radio has an electronically coded security system. The system recognizes the vehicle which your radio has been installed. If the radio is kept in the vehicle, the PIN should not be required, even if the battery or the radio has been removed and reinstalled. To type in your PIN code, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY. 2. Turn the radio on. CODE_ _ _ _ will appear on the display. 3. Use the preset buttons to enter the PIN code.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. Q NEXT: Press this button to go to the next radio station and stay there. If a CD is playing, press and release this button to advance to the next track. If more than one CD is loaded, press and hold this button to take you to the next CD. NEXT R: Press this button to go to the previous radio station and stay there.
Radio Reception Care of Your CDs AM Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other.
Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Be sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. Also, for proper radio reception, the antenna connector at the top-center of the rear window needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass.
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Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2 Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2 Drunken Driving .............................................4-2 Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-5 Braking .........................................................4-5 Traction Control System (TCS) .........................4-8 Steering ........................................................4-9 Off-Road Recovery ..............
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving the floor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life. The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Drunken Driving Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up.
Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive.
The law in an increasing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other countries, the limit is even lower. For example, it is 0.05 percent in both France and Germany. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we have seen, it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them.
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life.
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 wheel. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions.
Using Anti-Lock Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, 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) Your vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin.
When you turn the system off, a Traction Ctrl Off message is displayed on the trip computer. After two seconds, the display goes back to the original trip computer display with a small TRAC OFF icon on the right. If the Traction Ctrl Off message does not display when the button is pressed, or if it comes on during driving, a problem is indicated in the system and traction control is no longer operational. You should contact your dealer for service.
The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those two control systems — steering and acceleration — can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the brake or accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed.
Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.
Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you can not see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. • Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. • In remote areas, watch for animals. • If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid.
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road.
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 At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip 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.
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. {CAUTION: • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid 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.
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Also see Tires on page 5-51. 4-24 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. What is the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all.
Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Braking on page 4-5. If You Are Caught in a Blizzard • Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. • Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice.
• Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. {CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can not see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn the system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. For a manual transmission, shift slowly between either FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R), allowing the wheels to stop before shifting into gear.
Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy towing”, which is towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, and “dolly towing” which is towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”. It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry.
Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label shows the seating capacity and the total weight your vehicle can properly carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight. The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver’s door latch.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
Example 2 Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Item Description A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = B C Total Item Description Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = 750 lbs (340 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Available Cargo Weight = 250 lbs (113 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and load
Certification Label The Certification label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR.
Towing a Trailer {CAUTION: Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. 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. If you have fold-down rear seats, you will find four anchors on the back wall of your trunk. You can use these anchors to tie down lighter loads.
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............................................................5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work .........................5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..............................................5-5 Fuel ................................................................5-5 Gasoline Octane ............................................5-5 Gasoline Specifications ....................................5-5 California Fuel ............................
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ............................................5-78 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-79 Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-81 Weatherstrips ...............................................5-81 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ..............5-82 Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-84 Finish Damage .............................................5-84 Underbody Maintenance ................
Service 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. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-52.
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.
California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving.
The fuel release button is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Push the button to release the fuel door. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. 5-8 {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.
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-29. {CAUTION: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant.
Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-10 {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. 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 and push firmly back into place.
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, you’ll see the following: 5-12
A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See “Engine Compartment Fuse Block” under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-87. B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37. C. Battery. See Battery on page 5-41. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-19. G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-36.
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-92. Notice: Do not add too much oil.
• SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil.
How to Reset the Service Engine Oil message The GM 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 Service Engine Oil message being turned on, reset the system. After changing the engine oil, reset the system by performing the following steps: 1. With the engine off, turn the ignition key to ON. 2.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at every oil change and replace at the first oil change after 25,000 miles (40 000 km).
Automatic Transmission Fluid {CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires. If it is not there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. When to Check and Change The fluid level should be checked monthly, by looking at the fluid level on the dipstick.
How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat.
Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare your vehicle as follows: The automatic transmission dipstick is located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the right side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P).
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. A cold check is used only as a reference. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check. The level should never read over the HOT mark, so be careful not to add too much.
Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However, the fluid in your manual transmission doesn’t require changing. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case. Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the reverse light switch. How to Check 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the switch hole.
Hydraulic Clutch How to Check and Add Fluid The clutch fluid level should be checked weekly. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. If the clutch fluid requires constant filling up it could indicate a leak. Have the system inspected and repaired by your dealer. Adding fluid won’t correct a leak. To check the fluid level, look at the markings on the reservoir. If the fluid level is between the MIN and the MAX line, the fluid level is correct.
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-28.
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL® coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
Checking Coolant {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. The coolant surge tank is located 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.
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When the level is correct, replace the cap and turn clockwise until secure. 5-28 Engine Overheating Immediate action is required if your engine overheats.
{CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, with the parking brake applied, shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle while you get out and check that the cooling fan is working. 2. If the fan is working and the temperature gauge needle has not returned to its normal position within a few minutes, stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
Cooling System {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, you’ll see the electric engine cooling fan (A) and the engine coolant reservoir (B).
The coolant level should be at or above the COLD FILL mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system. {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn’t at or above the COLD FILL mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it.
{CAUTION: {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. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant.
3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the COLD FILL mark. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower than the COLD FILL mark, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the mark. 5. Then replace the pressure cap.
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid The fluid level should be checked after the vehicle has been driven for at least 20 minutes, so that the fluid is warm. A convenient time is when stopping for gas. The cold level check should only be used after the engine has not been running for at least five hours. However, the hot level check is always recommended. When to Check Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location.
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap and add washer fluid until the tank is full.
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-4 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.
Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is between the MIN and MAX marks. {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.
Brake Wear Brake Adjustment Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drive in that way, then — very carefully — make a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied.
Battery Vehicle Storage Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco® battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location. Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. {CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren’t needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! 4.
{CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that has the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Replace any battery covers.
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C.
Bulb Replacement Headlamps For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-50. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. To gain access if replacing a front bulb on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, do the following: 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. 1. Undo the battery clamp. 2.
After replacing the bulbs, remember to reinstall the radiator cover and the four screws. 1. Open the hood. Access the bulbs by following the previous instructions. 2. Turn the dust caps counterclockwise and remove from the rear of the headlamp assembly to gain access to the bulb. 4. Remove the old bulb by twisting the bulb counterclockwise. 5. Carefully without touching it, install the new bulb by reversing Steps 1 through 4. 6. Check the light operation. 3.
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1. Open the hood. To access the bulbs, see Headlamps on page 5-47. Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps 1. Open the trunk. 2. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the headlamp assembly. 3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove. 4. Lightly press the bulb and twist counterclockwise out of the holder. 5. Insert the new bulb and install the bulb holder. The bulb should be colored orange. 6. Connect the wiring harness connector. 7.
4. While holding the assembly, turn the appropriate bulb holder counterclockwise to release it from the housing. 5. Remove the bulb from the holder by pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise. The turn signal bulb must have amber colored glass. 6. Install the new bulb into the bulb holder by pushing it into the holder and turning it clockwise. 7. Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and install the bulb holder into the lamp housing, ensuring that the holder locks securely into place. 8.
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. {CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction.
Winter Tires If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle. High performance tires, like the original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement and may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads. If you choose to use winter tires: • Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions.
(A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Department of Transportation (DOT): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-77 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-70. (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size. (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “70,” as shown in item “C” of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 70% as high as it is wide.
Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories.
Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight.
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-66. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 pounds (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30.
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle’s center pillar, below the driver’s door latch. This label lists your vehicle’s original equipment tires and their recommended cold tire inflation pressures. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity. For more information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30.
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). For more information about your vehicle’s compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 5-77. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold.
High Speed Operation {CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving, causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for high speed operation.
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-64 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-68 for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 5-92. {CAUTION: If your vehicle has 235/40ZR18 tires, they must roll in a certain direction for the best overall performance. The direction is shown by an arrow on the tire sidewall.
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire and Loading Information label. For more information about this label and where to find it, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30. Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. {CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum selection width. For example: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (11⁄2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Temperature — A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
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. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts.
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. {CAUTION: CAUTION: (Continued) Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle. Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. The temporary spare wheel is stored in a compartment under the trunk floor. 3. Remove the jack, wheel wrench, and nut cap removal tool from storage. Your vehicle’s jack, wheel wrench, and nut cap removal tool are stored in a container in the floor, under the spare tire. 1. Open the trunk and remove the spare wheel cover. The spare wheel cover has a vehicle jacking label on it showing the instructions that should be followed. 2.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Remove the wheel nut caps as follows: 2. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 3. Fit the jack handle onto the jack by sliding the open end of the handle over the nut end of the jack. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into notches A and B in the vehicle’s frame closest to the tire being changed. Put the compact spare tire near you. 1.
{CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 4.
7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. {CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8. Install the compact spare tire. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. (Continued) Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification. See “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index for wheel nut torque specification. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the tools in the same way that they were removed. Place the flat tire in the temporary spare tire well in the compartment under the trunk floor. Then place the spare tire cover over the flat tire.
Notice: When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your compact spare tire and its wheel together. Notice: Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare.
Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: • • • • Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. • If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set.
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: Use warm water and a clean cloth. 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaning instructions described earlier. 3.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry.
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance.
Cleaning Tires Underbody Maintenance To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. 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. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Description Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks, fine scratches and other light surface contamination. Usage Polishing Cloth Wax-Treated Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish. Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt.
Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) You’ll find this label on your spare tire cover. It’s 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. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-52.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block This fuse block is located under the driver’s side of the instrument panel. The fuses here protect each separate circuit including headlamps. There are spare fuses inside the fuse box. If you have electrical failure, check here first. 5-88 Fuses Usage FLASHER UNIT Hazard Warning Flashers POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches POWER SEATS Power Seat Controls SPARE Spare INSTRUMENT ILLUM.
Fuses Usage ACC HTR CONT INST. TRIP COMP Heater Controls, Trip Computer CIGAR LIGHTER Cigarette Lighter Fuses Usage SUB WOOFER & AMPLIFIER Sub Woofer and Amplifier SPARE Spare AIRBAG Airbag CRUISE CONT.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located in the engine compartment and protects all electrical loads. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. For access to the main fuses, pull off the cover. 5-90 Fuses INJ/IGN INJ/IGN ENG SENSORS AUTO TRANS LH HEADLAMP RH HEADLAMP ENG. CONT.
Relays FUEL PUMP RELAY FOG LAMP CANCEL RELAY FOG LAMP RELAY CRUISE CANCEL RELAY HIGH BEAM RELAY DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP RELAY LOW BEAM RELAY Usage Fuel Pump Fog Lamp Cancel Fog Lamp Cruise Control Cancel High-Beam Headlamp Daytime Running Lamps Relays A/C RELAY HORN RELAY RAD FAN LOW SPEED RELAY RAD FAN HIGH SPEED RELAY ENGINE CONT.
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a English Metric 1.8 lbs 0.8 kg Automatic Transmission (Drain and Refill) 5.3 quarts 5.0 L Cooling System 15.1 quarts 14.3 L Engine Oil with Filter (Drain and Refill) 6.5 quarts 6.2 L 18.5 gallons 70.
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......................................6-2 Introduction ...................................................6-2 Maintenance Requirements ..............................6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....................6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...................................6-4 Additional Required Services ............................6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ................................
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty.
Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
If you want to get service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used.
Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). • • Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. An Emission Control Service. See footnote †. • • Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. See Tires on page 5-51. • • Inspect brake system.
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. • • • • • • Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. • • • • • • Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) • Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). • Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service.
Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
(h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. − Uses such as high performance operation. (i) Drain, flush and refill cooling system. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Engine Coolant Level Check At Least Once a Year Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for further details. Starter Switch Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. {CAUTION: • With an automatic transmission, the key should turn 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 turn to 1.
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 Engine Oil Usage Windshield ® Washer Solvent. Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4 brake fluid. Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle SAE 80W-140 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021809). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. 6-14 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Multi-Purpose (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 10953474).
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Engine Drive Belt Routing Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Routing Power Steering/Generator Belt Routing 6-16
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date 6-18 Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ................................7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...........................................7-5 Roadside Assistance Program .................
Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac. 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 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Pontiac by dialing: 1-800-833-PONT (7668). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/ scooter lifts, etc.). This program can also provide you with free resource information, such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers.
• Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud or snow. • Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.) • Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Pontiac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for air bag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.
Current and Past Model Order Forms 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. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P. O.
A Accessory Control ........................................... 3-16 Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-17 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-37 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-8 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-87 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) .............. 3-45 Air Bag Readiness Light ......................................
AUTO LOCK IN DRIVE (Automatic Transmission Only) ....................... Automatic Headlamp System ............................ Automatic Transmission ................................... Fluid .......................................................... Operation ................................................... AVG FUEL ..................................................... AVG SPEED .................................................. 2-37 3-13 2-17 5-19 2-18 3-36 3-36 Bulb Replacement ....................
Check Engine Light ............................................... Check Engine Light ......................................... Checking Coolant ............................................ Checking Engine Oil ........................................ Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... Infants and Young Children ...........................
Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....................................................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities .......................................... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ................................................
E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-87 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-87 Emergency Trunk Release Handle ..................... 2-10 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ................................................... 3-31 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-18 Battery ....................................................... 5-41 Change Engine Oil Light ...............................
Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7 Gage ......................................................... 3-35 Gasoline Octane ...............................
How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-36 How to Detect a Tamper Condition .................... 2-15 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ....... 5-18 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-12 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-24 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-18 I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ..........
Leaving Your Vehicle ......................................... 2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ..................................................... 2-25 Light Air Bag Readiness ....................................... 3-26 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-28 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-27 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-33 Charging System .........................................
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-29 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-30 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-29 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 N Navigating the Menu ....................................... 2-33 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-15 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-15 O Odometer ......................................................
Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-10 R Racing or Other Competitive Driving .................. 2-18 RADIO DISPLAY ............................................ 2-35 Radios .......................................................... 3-42 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-54 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-54 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-43 Setting the Time ..........................................
S Safety Belt Pretensioners .............................................. 1-25 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-25 Safety Belts Care of ...................................................... 5-81 Driver Position ............................................ 1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ......................................
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-18 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-80 Specifications, Capacities ................................. 5-92 SPEED DEPENDENT VOLUME ........................ 2-35 Speedometer .................................................. 3-25 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-17 Steering .......................................................... 4-9 Steering in Emergencies ..................................
Traction Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-8 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-19 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-23 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-18 Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-21 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ............................................ 7-11 Transportation Options ......................................
W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-23 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-4 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-4 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-82 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-14 What to Do with Used Oil ................................