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CAUTION:
Children
who
are
up
against,
or
very
close
to,
any
airbag
when
it
inflates
can
be
seriously
injured
or
killed.
Airbags
plus
lap-shoulder
belts
of
fer
protection
for
adults
and
older
children,
but
not
for
young
children
and
infants.
Neither
the
vehicle’s
safety
belt
system
nor
its
airbag
system
is
designed
for
them.
Young
children
and
infants
need
the
protection
that
a
child
restraint
system
can
provide.
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster
9
Manual Lumbar
9
Head Restraints
12
Easy Entry Seat
13
Rear Seats
14
Split Folding Rear Seat
14
Safety Belts
15
Why Safety Belts Work
17
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Driver Position
21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
28
Right Front Passenger Position
28
Rear Seat Passengers
28
Safety Belt Pretensioners
34
Safety Belt Extender
34
Child Restraints
35
Older Children
35
Infants and Young Children
38
Child Restraint Systems
41
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Top Strap
45
Top Strap Anchor Location
46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
52
Airbag System
54
Where Are the Airbags
56
When Should an Airbag Inflate
59
How Does an Airbag Restrain
60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
60
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
61
Restraint System Check
63
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
63
Checking the Restraint Systems
63
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
64
Features and Controls
65
Keys
66
Remote Keyless Entry System
67
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
68
Battery Replacement
70
Doors and Locks
71
Door Locks
71
Power Door Locks
71
Delayed Locking
72
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
72
Rear Door Security Locks
72
Automatic Door Locks
72
Lockout Protection
73
Remote Trunk Release
74
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
74
Windows
75
Power Windows
76
Theft-Deterrent Systems
77
Disarming the System
78
How the System Alarm Is Activated
78
How to Turn off the System Alarm
78
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
79
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
80
Ignition Positions
80
New Vehicle Break-In
80
Shift Lock Release
81
Starting the Engine
82
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
82
Manual Transaxle
83
Engine Coolant Heater
83
Automatic Transaxle Operation
84
Manual Transaxle Operation
87
Shift Speeds
88
Parking Brake
89
Shifting into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
90
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
91
Torque Lock
91
Parking Your Vehicle
92
Parking over Things that Burn
93
Engine Exhaust
93
Running the Engine While Parked
94
Mirrors
95
Outside Remote Control Mirror
95
Manual Rearview Mirror
95
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
95
Outside Manual Mirror
95
Onstar System
96
Outside Convex Mirror
96
Storage Areas
97
Glove Box
97
Center Console Storage Area
97
Driver's Storage Compartment
97
Sunroof
98
Instrument Panel
99
Section 3 Instrument Panel
100
Default Chapter
102
Instrument Panel Overview
102
Hazard Warning Flashers
104
Other Warning Devices
104
Tilt Wheel
105
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
105
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
106
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
106
Windshield Wipers
107
Cruise Control
108
Windshield Washer
108
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
112
Headlamps on Reminder
112
Wiper Activated Headlamps
112
Dome Lamp
113
Fog Lamps
113
Instrument Panel Brightness
113
Accessory Power Outlets
114
Battery Run-Down Protection
114
Entry/Exit Lighting
114
Mirror Reading Lamps
114
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
115
Climate Controls
115
Defogging and Defrosting
117
Outlet Adjustment
118
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
119
Instrument Panel Cluster
120
Safety Belt Reminder Light
122
Speedometer and Odometer
122
Airbag Readiness Light
123
Charging System Light
124
Brake System Warning Light
125
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
126
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
126
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
127
If the Light Is Flashing
129
If the Light Is on Steady
129
Oil Pressure Light
130
Maintenance Schedule
131
Fog Lamp Light
131
Highbeam on Light
131
Security Light
131
Boost Gage
132
Fuel Gage
132
DIC Operation and Displays
133
Driver Information Center (DIC)
133
DIC Warnings and Messages
135
Change Oil Soon
136
Ice Possible
136
Check Gas Cap
136
Power Steering
137
DIC Vehicle Personalization
138
Audio System(S)
143
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
143
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
144
Radio with CD (Base Level)
144
Setting Preset Stations
145
Finding a Station
145
Radio Messages
146
Playing a CD
147
Radio with CD (up Level)
149
Playing the Radio
150
Rds and XM
152
Rds Messages
153
Radio with CD (MP3)
158
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
162
Mp3 Format
168
Theft-Deterrent Feature
172
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
173
Radio Reception
173
Care of Your Cds
174
Care of the CD Player
174
Fixed Mast Antenna
174
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
174
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
175
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
176
Defensive Driving
176
Drunken Driving
176
Control of a Vehicle
179
Braking
179
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
180
Braking in Emergencies
182
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
182
Steering
184
Steering Tips
184
Steering in Emergencies
185
Off-Road Recovery
186
Passing
187
Loss of Control
188
Driving at Night
190
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
191
Driving through Flowing Water
193
Driving through Deep Standing Water
193
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
193
City Driving
194
Freeway Driving
195
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
196
Highway Hypnosis
197
Hill and Mountain Roads
197
Winter Driving
199
Driving on Snow or Ice
200
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
201
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
203
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
204
Loading Your Vehicle
204
Towing
209
Towing Your Vehicle
209
Recreational Vehicle Towing
209
Dinghy Towing
210
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle)
211
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle)
212
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
213
Weight of the Trailer
213
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
214
Safety Chains
215
Trailer Brakes
215
Driving with a Trailer
215
Making Turns
216
Following Distance
216
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
216
Parking on Hills
217
Driving on Grades
217
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
218
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
218
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
219
Service
221
Doing Your Own Service Work
222
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
223
Fuel
223
Gasoline Octane
223
Gasoline Specifications
224
California Fuel
224
Additives
224
Fuels in Foreign Countries
225
Filling the Tank
226
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
228
Checking Things under the Hood
228
Hood Release
229
Engine Compartment Overview
230
Engine Oil
233
When to Add Engine Oil
234
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
235
Engine Oil Additives
237
Engine Oil Life System
237
When to Change Engine Oil
237
What to Do with Used Oil
238
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
238
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
239
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
240
Manual Transaxle Fluid
241
Hydraulic Clutch
241
Engine Coolant
241
What to Use
242
Checking Coolant
242
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
247
Engine Overheating
247
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
248
Cooling System
249
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
251
Windshield Washer Fluid
253
Brakes
254
Adding Washer Fluid
254
Brake Fluid
254
What to Add
255
Brake Wear
256
Brake Pedal Travel
256
Battery
257
Brake Adjustment
257
Replacing Brake System Parts
257
Jump Starting
258
Headlamp Aiming
262
Bulb Replacement
265
Halogen Bulbs
265
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker
266
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
267
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps (Coupe)
268
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
269
Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)
270
Replacement Bulbs
271
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
271
Tires
272
Tire Sidewall Labelling
274
Tire Terminology and Definitions
276
Inflation - Tire Pressure
279
How to Check
280
Tire Inspection and Rotation
281
When It Is Time for New Tires
282
Buying New Tires
282
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
283
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
285
Wheel Replacement
285
Tire Chains
286
If a Tire Goes Flat
287
Changing a Flat Tire
288
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
289
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
293
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
296
Compact Spare Tire
298
Appearance Care
299
Fabric/Carpet
299
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
300
Using Cleaner on Fabric
300
Vinyl
301
Leather
301
Instrument Panel
301
Interior Plastic Components
301
Glass Surfaces
301
Care of Safety Belts
302
Weatherstrips
302
Washing Your Vehicle
302
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
302
Finish Care
303
Windshield and Wiper Blades
303
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
304
Tires
304
Sheet Metal Damage
305
Finish Damage
305
Underbody Maintenance
305
Chemical Paint Spotting
305
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
306
Vehicle Identification
307
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
307
Service Parts Identification Label
307
Electrical System
308
Add-On Electrical Equipment
308
Headlamp Wiring
308
Windshield Wiper Fuses
308
Power Windows and Other Power Options
309
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
309
Floor Console Fuse Block
310
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
312
Capacities and Specifications
315
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
317
Introduction
318
Maintenance Requirements
318
Maintenance Schedule
318
Using the Maintenance Schedule
318
Your Vehicle and the Environment
318
Scheduled Maintenance
320
Additional Required Services
322
Maintenance Footnotes
323
At each Fuel Fill
324
Owner Checks and Services
324
At Least Once a Month
325
At Least Once a Year
325
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
326
Underbody Flushing Service
327
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
328
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
330
Maintenance Record
331
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
335
Customer Assistance and Information
336
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
336
Online Owner Center
337
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
338
Customer Assistance Offices
338
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
339
Roadside Assistance Program
340
Courtesy Transportation
341
Transportation Options
342
Additional Program Information
342
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
343
Reporting Safety Defects
344
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
344
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
345
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
345
Service Publications Ordering Information
345
Service Bulletins
346
Current and Past Model Order Forms
346
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