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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual2
How to Use this Manual3
Safety Warnings and Symbols3
Vehicle Damage Warnings4
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems7
Seats and Seat Controls8
Manual Front Seat8
Power Seat (if Equipped)9
Reclining Front Seatbacks9
Head Restraints10
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone11
Why Safety Belts Work12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly16
Driver Position16
Lap-Shoulder Belt17
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy23
Right Front Passenger Position24
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)24
How the Air Bag System Works26
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle30
Center Passenger Position31
Lap Belt31
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions32
Rear Seat Passengers32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults35
Smaller Children and Babies38
Child Restraints41
Where to Put the Restraint45
Top Strap46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position51
Larger Children53
Safety Belt Extender56
Checking Your Restraint Systems56
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash56
Section 2 Features and Controls57
Door Locks60
Power Door Locks61
Rear Door Security Lock64
Lockout Protection64
Leaving Your Vehicle65
Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)65
Operation66
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle68
Battery Replacement68
Trunk Lock Release70
Remote Trunk Release70
Trunk Security Override71
Parking Lots72
Testing the Alarm73
Ignition Positions76
Key Reminder Warning77
Starting Your Engine77
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine78
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)79
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater79
Automatic Transaxle Operation80
Parking Brake83
Shifting into PARK (P)84
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running85
Torque Lock86
Shifting out of PARK (P)86
Parking over Things that Burn87
Engine Exhaust87
Running Your Engine While You're Parked88
Power Windows89
Tilt Wheel90
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever90
Turn and Lane Change Indicator91
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer91
Windshield Wipers92
Windshield Washer92
Cruise Control93
Exterior Lamps96
Lamps on Reminder96
Daytime Running Lamps96
Twilight Sentinel97
Interior Lamps98
Courtesy Lamps98
Delayed Entry Lighting99
Theater Dimming99
Delayed Exit Lighting99
Front Reading Lamps (if Equipped)100
Battery Run-Down Protection101
Power Remote Control Mirrors (if Equipped)106
Convex Outside Mirror106
Storage Compartments107
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter107
Glove Box107
Sun Visors108
The Instrument Panel110
Speedometer and Odometer114
Tachometer (if Equipped)114
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators115
Safety Belt Reminder Light115
Airbag Readiness Light116
Brake System Warning Light117
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light118
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)121
Cruise Light125
Fuel Gage126
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems127
Comfort Controls128
Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control (if Equipped)129
Air Conditioning132
Defogging and Defrosting134
Rear Window Defogger134
Ventilation System136
Audio Systems138
Setting the Clock138
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (if Equipped)140
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)143
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)147
Theft-Deterrent Feature156
Audio Steering Wheel Controls158
Understanding Radio Reception159
Tips about Your Audio System159
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player160
Care of Your Compact Disc Player161
Heated Backlite Antenna162
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road165
Defensive Driving166
Drunken Driving167
Control of a Vehicle170
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)171
Traction Control System (if Equipped)173
Braking in Emergencies174
Power Steering174
Steering Tips174
Steering in Emergencies175
Loss of Control178
Driving at Night179
Night Vision180
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads181
Driving through Deep Standing Water183
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips183
City Driving184
Freeway Driving185
Before Leaving on a Long Trip186
Highway Hypnosis187
Hill and Mountain Roads187
Winter Driving189
Driving on Snow or Ice190
If You're Caught in a Blizzard191
Recreational Vehicle Towing193
Loading Your Vehicle194
Towing a Trailer196
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer197
Weight of the Trailer197
Weight of the Trailer Tongue198
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires199
Safety Chains199
Trailer Brakes199
Driving with a Trailer200
Making Turns200
Following Distance200
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer201
Driving on Grades201
Parking on Hills201
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill202
Maintenance When Trailer Towing202
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing202
Section 5 Problems on the Road203
Hazard Warning Flashers204
Other Warning Devices205
Jump Starting205
Towing Your Vehicle210
Engine Overheating211
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine212
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine213
Cooling System214
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator218
If a Tire Goes Flat221
Changing a Flat Tire222
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools223
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire227
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools232
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools233
Compact Spare Tire234
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow235
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out236
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care237
Doing Your Own Service Work238
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle239
Fuels in Foreign Countries241
Filling Your Tank241
Filling a Portable Fuel Container243
Checking Things under the Hood244
Hood Release244
Engine Oil247
Checking Engine Oil248
When to Add Engine Oil248
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use249
Engine Oil Additives250
When to Change Engine Oil250
What to Do with Used Oil251
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter252
Automatic Transaxle Fluid254
When to Check and Change254
How to Check255
How to Add Fluid257
Radiator Pressure Cap258
Engine Coolant258
What to Use259
Checking Coolant260
When to Check Power Steering Fluid261
How to Check Power Steering Fluid262
Adding Washer Fluid262
Windshield Washer Fluid262
Brake Fluid263
Brake Wear265
Brake Pedal Travel266
Brake Adjustment266
Replacing Brake System Parts266
Vehicle Storage267
Bulb Replacement267
Halogen Bulbs267
Front Turn Signal272
Cornering Lamps272
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement276
Inflation -- Tire Pressure277
Tire Inspection and Rotation278
Buying New Tires280
Uniform Tire Quality Grading281
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance282
Wheel Replacement282
Tire Chains284
Appearance Care284
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle285
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet285
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems286
Cleaning Vinyl286
Cleaning Leather286
Care of Safety Belts287
Cleaning Glass Surfaces287
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades287
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components287
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle288
Washing Your Vehicle288
Finish Care289
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)290
Cleaning Tires290
Sheet Metal Damage290
Finish Damage291
Underbody Maintenance291
Chemical Paint Spotting291
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials292
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)293
Engine Identification293
Service Parts Identification Label293
Electrical System294
Fuses and Circuit Breakers295
Replacement Bulbs299
Capacities and Specifications300
Engine Specifications300
Air Conditioning Refrigerants300
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts301
Vehicle Dimensions301
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule303
Your Vehicle and the Environment304
How this Section Is Organized305
Using Your Maintenance Schedule306
Selecting the Right Schedule306
Scheduled Maintenance307
Short Trip/City Definition307
Short Trip/City Intervals307
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance309
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance325
At each Fuel Fill335
At Least Once a Month335
At Least Twice a Year336
Exhaust System Inspection339
Engine Cooling System Inspection339
Throttle System Inspection339
Brake System Inspection340
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection340
Maintenance Record343
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information345
Customer Satisfaction Procedure346
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users348
Customer Assistance Offices348
All Overseas Locations349
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities349
Canadian Roadside Assistance350
Courtesy Transportation351
Plan Ahead When Possible351
Transportation Options351
Additional Program Information352
Warranty Information352
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government353
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government353
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors354
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada354
Section 9 Index357

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