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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
coolant
in
the
coolant
recovery
tank
is
at
the
FULL
COLD
mark,
start
your
vehicle.
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Power Lumbar
8
Power Seats
8
Heated Seats
9
Power Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
11
Rear Seats
12
Rear Seat Operation
12
Safety Belts
14
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
18
Driver Position
19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
26
Rear Seat Passengers
27
Right Front Passenger Position
27
Rear Seat Passenger Positions
27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
30
Safety Belt Extender
32
Child Restraints
33
Older Children
33
Infants and Young Children
35
Child Restraint Systems
39
Where to Put the Restraint
41
Top Strap
42
Top Strap Anchor Location
44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
49
Air Bag Systems
52
Where Are the Air Bags
54
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
57
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
58
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
58
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
59
Restraint System Check
61
Checking Your Restraint Systems
61
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
61
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
62
Features and Controls
63
Keys
65
Remote Keyless Entry System
66
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
67
Battery Replacement
68
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
68
Doors and Locks
69
Door Locks
69
Power Door Locks
70
Delayed Locking
71
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
71
Programmable Locking Feature
72
Programmable Unlocking Feature
73
Rear Door Security Locks
74
Lockout Protection
74
Liftgate Release
75
Windows
76
Power Windows
77
Sun Visors
77
Express–Down Window
77
Theft-Deterrent Systems
78
Content Theft-Deterrent
78
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
78
Testing the Alarm
79
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
80
New Vehicle Break-In
80
Ignition Positions
81
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
81
Starting Your Engine
82
Engine Coolant Heater
83
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
83
Automatic Transmission Operation
84
Parking Brake
86
Shifting into Park (P)
87
Torque Lock
88
Shifting out of Park (P)
88
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
88
Engine Exhaust
89
Parking over Things that Burn
89
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
90
Mirrors
91
Compass Operation
91
Mirror Operation
91
Compass Variance
92
Onstar System
94
Outside Heated Mirrors
94
Onstar Services
95
Homelink Transmitter
96
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
98
Using Homelink
99
Resetting Defaults
99
Storage Areas
100
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
100
Glove Box
100
Travel Note Recorder
100
Overhead Console
100
Front Storage Area
101
Luggage Carrier
101
Rear Floor Storage Lid
102
Convenience Net
103
Cargo Cover
103
Sunroof
104
Vehicle Personalization
104
Cargo Tie Downs
104
Memory Seat
104
Instrument Panel
107
Section 3 Instrument Panel
108
Instrument Panel Overview
110
Hazard Warning Flashers
112
Other Warning Devices
113
Tilt Wheel
113
Turn and Lane Change Signals
114
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
114
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
115
Rainsense™ Wipers
116
Windshield Washer
117
Cruise Control
118
Windshield Wipers
116
Automatic Headlamp System
121
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
122
Lamps on Reminder
122
Fog Lamps
123
Instrument Panel Brightness
123
Interior Lamps
123
Exit Lighting
124
Battery Run-Down Protection
125
Dome Lamps
125
Reading Lamps
125
Accessory Power Outlets
126
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
126
Climate Controls
127
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
127
Defogging and Defrosting
130
Rear Window Defogger
130
Outlet Adjustment
131
Rear Climate Control System
132
Climate Controls Personalization
133
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
134
Instrument Panel Cluster
135
Speedometer and Odometer
136
Trip Odometer
136
Safety Belt Reminder Light
137
Air Bag Readiness Light
138
Charging System Light
139
Voltmeter Gage
139
Brake System Warning Light
140
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
141
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
142
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
142
If the Light Is Flashing
144
If the Light Is on Steady
144
Oil Pressure Gage
145
Maintenance Schedule
146
Change Engine Oil Light
146
Security Light
147
Cruise Control Light
147
Reduced Engine Power Light
148
Service All-Wheel Drive Light
148
Gate Ajar Light
149
Check Gages Warning Light
149
Fuel Gage
150
Low Fuel Warning Light
150
Driver Information Center (DIC)
151
DIC Operation and Displays
151
Trip Information
152
Fuel Information
152
DIC Warnings and Messages
160
Service Air Bag
161
Service Brake System
161
Turn Signal on
161
Battery Not Charging
161
Ice Possible
162
Check Washer Fluid
162
Passenger Door Ajar
162
Rear Access Open
162
Driver Door Ajar
162
Fuel Level Low
162
Left Rear Door Ajar
163
Curb View Activated
163
Tighten Fuel Cap
163
Right Rear Door Ajar
163
Audio System(S)
164
Setting the Time
164
Radio with Cassette and CD
165
Finding a Station
166
Using Rds
168
Finding a Pty Station
169
Setting Preset Ptys
169
Rds Messages
170
Playing a Cassette Tape
171
Cassette Tape Messages
172
Playing a Compact Disc
173
Radio with Six-Disc CD
175
Setting Preset Stations
177
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
178
Using Song List Mode
185
Navigation/Radio System
187
Rear Seat Entertainment System
188
Before You Drive
188
DVD Player
188
Remote Control
191
Video Screen
191
Stereo Rca Jacks
195
Audio Output
196
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
199
Radio Personalization
200
Theft-Deterrent Feature
200
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
201
DVD Distortion
202
Understanding Radio Reception
202
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
202
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
203
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
203
Cleaning the Video Screen
204
Fixed Mast Antenna
204
Chime Level Adjustment
204
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
205
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
206
Defensive Driving
206
Drunken Driving
206
Control of a Vehicle
210
Braking
210
Anti-Lock Brake System
211
Braking in Emergencies
213
Traction Assist System (TAS)
213
Power Steering
215
Locking Rear Axle
215
Steering
215
Steering Tips
215
Steering in Emergencies
216
Off-Road Recovery
217
Passing
217
Loss of Control
219
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle off Paved Roads
220
Before You Go Off-Roading
220
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
221
Environmental Concerns
222
Traveling to Remote Areas
222
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
222
Scanning the Terrain
223
Driving on Off-Road Hills
224
Approaching a Hill
225
Driving Uphill
225
Driving Downhill
228
Driving Across an Incline
229
Stalling on an Incline
230
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
231
Driving in Water
232
After Off-Road Driving
232
Driving at Night
233
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
234
Driving through Flowing Water
236
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
236
Driving through Deep Standing Water
236
City Driving
237
Freeway Driving
238
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
239
Highway Hypnosis
239
Hill and Mountain Roads
240
Winter Driving
242
Driving on Snow or Ice
242
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
244
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
246
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
246
Towing
247
Towing Your Vehicle
247
Recreational Vehicle Towing
247
Loading Your Vehicle
247
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
253
Towing a Trailer
254
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
255
Weight of the Trailer
256
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
257
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
258
Trailer Brakes
259
Safety Chains
259
Driving with a Trailer
260
Following Distance
261
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
261
Backing up
261
Making Turns
261
Driving on Grades
262
Parking on Hills
262
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
263
Trailer Wiring Harness
264
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
265
Service
267
Doing Your Own Service Work
267
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
268
Fuel
268
Gasoline Octane
268
Gasoline Specifications
269
California Fuel
269
Additives
270
Fuels in Foreign Countries
270
Filling Your Tank
271
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
273
Service and Appearance Care
274
The Hood
274
Checking Things under the Hood
274
Hood Release
274
Engine Compartment Overview
276
Engine Oil
278
When to Add Engine Oil
279
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
280
Engine Oil Additives
281
Gm Oil Life System
282
When to Change Engine Oil
282
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
283
When to Inspect
283
Automatic Transmission Fluid
284
How to Inspect
284
How to Check
285
Engine Coolant
287
How to Add Fluid
287
Checking Coolant
288
Radiator Pressure Cap
289
Engine Overheating
290
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
290
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
291
Cooling System
292
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
296
Engine Fan Noise
298
Power Steering Fluid
299
What to Use
299
Windshield Washer Fluid
300
Adding Washer Fluid
300
Brakes
301
Brake Fluid
301
Checking Brake Fluid
302
What to Add
302
Brake Adjustment
303
Brake Wear
303
Brake Pedal Travel
303
Battery
304
Replacing Brake System Parts
304
Jump Starting
305
Vehicle Storage
305
All-Wheel Drive
311
Rear Axle
312
Front Axle
312
Bulb Replacement
314
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
314
Replacement Bulbs
315
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
316
Tires
319
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
319
Tire Sidewall Labeling
320
Tire Size
323
Tire Terminology and Definitions
325
Inflation - Tire Pressure
328
When to Check
328
Tire Inspection and Rotation
329
When It Is Time for New Tires
330
Buying New Tires
331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
333
Wheel Replacement
333
Accessory Inflator
335
Tire Chains
335
If a Tire Goes Flat
337
Changing a Flat Tire
338
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
339
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
349
Spare Tire
351
Appearance Care
352
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
352
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
352
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
353
Using Cleaner on Fabric
353
Cleaning Vinyl
354
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
354
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
354
Cleaning Leather
354
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
354
Care of Safety Belts
355
Weatherstrips
355
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
355
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
356
Finish Care
356
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
358
Sheet Metal Damage
358
Finish Damage
358
Cleaning Tires
358
Underbody Maintenance
359
Chemical Paint Spotting
359
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
360
Vehicle Identification
361
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
361
Service Parts Identification Label
362
Electrical System
362
Add-On Electrical Equipment
362
Headlamps
362
Windshield Wiper Fuses
362
Power Windows and Other Power Options
362
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
363
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
363
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
366
Capacities and Specifications
369
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
371
Introduction
372
Maintenance Requirements
372
Maintenance Schedule
372
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
372
Your Vehicle and the Environment
372
Scheduled Maintenance
374
Additional Required Services
376
Maintenance Footnotes
378
At each Fuel Fill
379
Owner Checks and Services
379
At Least Once a Month
380
At Least Once a Year
380
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
383
Engine Drive Belt Routing
385
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
385
Maintenance Record
386
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
389
Customer Assistance and Information
390
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
390
Online Owner Center
391
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
392
Customer Assistance Offices
392
United States – Customer Assistance
392
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
393
Canada – Customer Assistance
393
Overseas – Customer Assistance
393
Roadside Assistance Program
394
Security While You Travel
394
Canadian Roadside Assistance
395
Courtesy Transportation
395
Plan Ahead When Possible
396
Transportation Options
396
Additional Program Information
397
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
398
Reporting Safety Defects
399
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
399
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
400
Service Manuals
400
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
400
Service Publications Ordering Information
400
Service Bulletins
400
Owner's Information
401
Current and Past Model Order Forms
401
Table of Contents
404
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