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Cooling System

When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what

you’ll see:

3400 V6 Engine

A. Coolant Recovery Tank

B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans

3800 V6 Engine

A. Coolant Recovery Tank

B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans

Main Page

Emergency Towing2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual8
How to Use this Manual9
Safety Warnings and Symbols9
Vehicle Damage Warnings10
Vehicle Symbols11
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems13
Seats and Seat Controls14
Manual Front Seat14
Manual Lumbar - if Equipped15
Reclining Front Seatbacks16
Head Restraints18
Seatback Latches18
Split Folding Rear Seat20
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone20
Why Safety Belts Work22
Here Are Questions Many People Ask25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly26
Driver Position26
Lap-Shoulder Belt26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy33
Right Front Passenger Position34
Airbag System35
How the Air Bag System Works37
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle41
Rear Seat Passengers41
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults45
Center Passenger Position47
Lap Belt48
Smaller Children and Babies49
Child Restraints51
Where to Put the Restraint54
Top Strap55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position61
Larger Children63
Safety Belt Extender66
Checking Your Restraint Systems66
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash66
Section 2 Features and Controls67
Door Locks70
Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks71
Leaving Your Vehicle72
Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped72
Operation73
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle74
Battery Replacement74
Trunk Lock76
Remote Trunk Release76
Key in the Ignition77
Parking Lots77
Parking at Night77
Content Theft - Deterrent (if Equipped)78
Arming with the Power Lock Switch78
Disarming with Your Key79
Vehicle Customization Settings79
Ignition Positions87
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)88
Starting Your Engine88
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine89
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine90
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)91
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater91
Automatic Transaxle Operation92
Parking Brake96
Shifting into PARK (P)97
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running98
Torque Lock99
Shifting out of PARK (P)99
Parking over Things that Burn100
Engine Exhaust100
Running Your Engine While You're Parked101
Power Windows102
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever103
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator104
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer104
Flash-To-Pass Feature105
Windshield Wipers105
Windshield Washer105
Cruise Control (if Equipped)106
Exterior Lamps109
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control110
Delayed Headlamp Illumination110
Interior Lamps111
Courtesy Lamps111
Illuminated Entry - if Equipped112
Delayed Entry Lighting112
Delayed Exit Lighting113
Reading Lamps (if Equipped)113
Dome Lamp113
Battery Run-Down Protection114
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror114
Storage Compartments115
Power Outside Mirrors115
Glove Box115
Center Console116
Ashtrays and Lighter116
Accessory Power Outlet117
Sun Visors117
Visor Vanity Mirrors117
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)118
Onstar System (if Equipped)119
Garment Hooks119
Power Sunroof (Option)119
Homelink Transmitter (if Equipped)120
Programming the Homelink Transmitter121
Operating the Transmitter122
Erasing Channels123
Instrument Panel Cluster126
Speedometer and Odometer128
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators129
Safety Belt Reminder Light129
Airbag Readiness Light130
Brake System Warning Light131
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light132
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)135
Message Center141
Compass Variance148
Resetting the Trip Computer150
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems151
Comfort Controls152
Manual Single Zone Climate Control152
Air Conditioning156
Defogging and Defrosting156
Rear Window Defogger157
Ventilation System158
Audio Systems159
Am-Fm Stereo with Compact Disc Player167
Theft - Deterrent Feature RDS Radios184
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)184
Understanding Radio Reception185
Tips about Your Audio System185
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player186
Care of Your Compact Disc Player187
Care of Your Compact Discs187
Backglass Antenna188
Chime Level Adjustment188
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road189
Defensive Driving190
Drunken Driving191
Control of a Vehicle194
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)195
Braking in Emergencies197
Traction Control System (3800 V6 Engine)197
Power Steering199
Steering Tips199
Steering in Emergencies200
Off-Road Recovery201
Loss of Control203
Driving at Night204
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads206
Driving through Deep Standing Water208
Driving through Flowing Water208
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips208
City Driving209
Freeway Driving210
Before Leaving on a Long Trip211
Highway Hypnosis212
Hill and Mountain Roads212
Winter Driving214
Driving on Snow or Ice215
If You're Caught in a Blizzard216
Recreational Vehicle Towing217
Loading Your Vehicle218
Towing a Trailer220
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer221
Weight of the Trailer221
Weight of the Trailer Tongue222
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires222
Safety Chains223
Trailer Brakes223
Driving with a Trailer224
Following Distance224
Making Turns225
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer225
Driving on Grades226
Parking on Hills226
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill227
Maintenance When Trailer Towing227
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing227
Section 5 Problems on the Road228
Hazard Warning Flashers229
Other Warning Devices229
Jump Starting230
Towing Your Vehicle235
Engine Overheating236
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode236
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine237
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine238
Cooling System239
Recovery Tank242
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator244
If a Tire Goes Flat249
Changing a Flat Tire249
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools250
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire252
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools257
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools258
Compact Spare Tire259
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow260
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out261
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care262
Doing Your Own Service Work263
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle264
Fuels in Foreign Countries266
Filling Your Tank266
Filling a Portable Fuel Container269
Checking Things under the Hood269
Hood Release270
Checking Engine Oil273
When to Add Engine Oil274
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use275
Engine Oil Additives278
When to Change Engine Oil278
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter279
What to Do with Used Oil279
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (if Equipped)281
Automatic Transaxle Fluid282
When to Check and Change282
How to Check282
How to Add Fluid285
Engine Coolant285
What to Use286
Checking Coolant287
Radiator Pressure Cap289
When to Check Power Steering Fluid289
How to Check Power Steering Fluid290
Windshield Washer Fluid290
Adding Washer Fluid290
Brake Fluid292
Brake Wear294
Brake Pedal Travel294
Brake Adjustment294
Replacing Brake System Parts295
Vehicle Storage295
Bulb Replacement296
Halogen Bulbs296
Back-Up Lamp301
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement302
Inflation -- Tire Pressure304
Tire Inspection and Rotation307
Buying New Tires308
Uniform Tire Quality Grading309
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance311
Wheel Replacement311
Tire Chains312
Appearance Care313
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle313
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet313
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems314
Care of Safety Belts315
Cleaning Vinyl315
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components315
Cleaning Leather315
Cleaning Glass Surfaces316
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades316
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle316
Washing Your Vehicle317
Finish Care317
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses317
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)318
Cleaning Tires318
Sheet Metal Damage318
Finish Damage319
Underbody Maintenance319
Chemical Paint Spotting319
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials320
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)321
Service Parts Identification Label321
Engine Identification321
Electrical System322
Replacement Bulbs330
Capacities and Specifications330
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts331
Engine Specifications331
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule332
Your Vehicle and the Environment333
Maintenance Requirements333
How this Section Is Organized334
Using Your Maintenance Schedule335
Scheduled Maintenance336
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance337
At each Fuel Fill346
At Least Once a Month346
At Least Twice a Year347
Exhaust System Inspection350
Engine Cooling System Inspection350
Throttle System Inspection351
Brake System Inspection351
Maintenance Record353
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information358
Customer Satisfaction Procedure359
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users361
Customer Assistance Offices361
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities362
All Overseas Locations362
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program363
Canadian Roadside Assistance364
Courtesy Transportation365
Plan Ahead When Possible365
Transportation Options365
Additional Program Information366
Warranty Information366
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government367
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government367
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors368
Ordering Owner Publications in Canada368

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