Chevrolet 2010 Cobalt Owner's Manual

Chevrolet 2010 Cobalt Owner's Manual

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual In Brief ..........1-1 Windows .
  • Page 2 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual Service and Appearance Care ....6-1 Maintenance Schedule ......7-1 Service .
  • Page 3: Canadian Owners

    General Motors of Canada index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
  • Page 4: Vehicle Symbols

    Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or Do Not, Do not do this, reduce them.
  • Page 5: Index

    Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols that may be found on : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the symbol, refer to the index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Airbag Readiness Light : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Air Conditioning...
  • Page 6 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 7: In Brief

    Section 1 In Brief Vehicle Features ........1-14 Instrument Panel .
  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 9 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 16. K. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 11. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 4. L. Horn on page 4 3. C. Cruise Control on page 4 6 (If Equipped). M. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5 9 Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 38.
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    Initial Drive Information Press to lock all doors. This section provides a brief overview about some of Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. the important features that may or may not be on your Press and hold for approximately one second to specific vehicle.
  • Page 11: Canceling A Remote Start

    Power Door Locks When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. This vehicle may have The doors will be locked and the climate control system power door locks. may come on.
  • Page 12: Trunk Release

    Trunk Release Press the front of the switch to open the window and pull the switch up to close it. In addition to the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the trunk can be See Power Windows on page 3 15. opened from inside the vehicle by pressing the remote Seat Adjustment trunk release button.
  • Page 13: Seat Height Adjuster

    Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks To raise or lower the driver seat, move the lever upward To recline the seatback, do the following: or downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired 1. Lift the recline lever. height. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then See Seat Height Adjuster on page 2 3.
  • Page 14: Manual Lumbar

    Manual Lumbar Heated Seats If equipped, the lumbar This vehicle may have knob is located on heated front seats. the front of the driver The switches are located seat lower cushion. on the instrument panel Turn it clockwise or above the climate control counterclockwise to system.
  • Page 15: Safety Belt

    Safety Belt Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof rail airbags are not affected by this. If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
  • Page 16 Mirror Adjustment Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. Exterior Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull Controls for the outside the mirror toward the vehicle.
  • Page 17: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The vehicle may have a dome lamp. Move the lever near the dome lamp to the following positions: 9: Turns the lamp off, even when a door is opened. 1: Turns the lamp on whenever a door is opened. : Turns the dome lamp on.
  • Page 18: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior Lighting P: When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn of the switch to Off/On will turn the Automatic Headlamp System off or back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must have the park brake set, before the Automatic Headlamp System can be turned off.
  • Page 19: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Windshield Wiper/Washer Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. See Windshield Wipers on page 4 5 and Windshield Washer on page 4 6. Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with this system.
  • Page 20: Vehicle Features

    Vehicle Features : Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA song. Song title information will be displayed on Radio(s) the top line of the display while the artist information will be displayed on the bottom line, it the information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback.
  • Page 21: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Satellite Radio To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3) XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the and USB port or the Radio with CD (MP3) player: 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
  • Page 22: Portable Audio Devices

    Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack and using the controls on the a USB port, located on the audio faceplate. External right side of the steering ®...
  • Page 23 ® Bluetooth Cruise Control For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it The cruise control buttons allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to are located on the left make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle s side of the steering wheel. audio system and controls.
  • Page 24: Performance And Maintenance

    Power Outlets Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect The Electronic Stability Control system assists with electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every The accessory power outlet is located in the center time the vehicle is started.
  • Page 25 Tire Pressure Monitor You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be System (TPMS).
  • Page 26: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    Engine Oil Life System Driving for Better Fuel Economy The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
  • Page 27 U.S.: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements.
  • Page 28: How Onstar Service Works

    How OnStar Service Works For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the : This blue button connects you to a specially glove box. trained OnStar advisor to verify your account OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and information and to answer questions.
  • Page 29: Onstar Steering Wheel Controls

    OnStar Steering Wheel Controls The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can OnStar call center when is pressed, is pressed, be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. or if the airbags or ACR system deploy.
  • Page 30 NOTES 1-24 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 31: Seats And Restraint System

    Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Front Seats ......... 2-2 Manual Seats .
  • Page 32: Front Seats

    Front Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. Manual Seats 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the WARNING: desired position and release the bar. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 33 Seat Height Adjuster Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature, the knob is located on the front of the driver seat lower cushion on the inboard side. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support. The driver's seat height adjuster is located on the outboard side of the seat.
  • Page 34 Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicle may have heated front seats. The switches are located on the instrument panel above the climate WARNING: control system. Press the side of the You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to switch with the double adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is indicator lights to turn on...
  • Page 35 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
  • Page 36 WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
  • Page 37: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head.
  • Page 38: Easy Entry Seat (Coupe)

    Easy Entry Seat (Coupe) To use the easy entry seat, do the following: WARNING: If the easy entry right front seat is not locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured. After you have used it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked.
  • Page 39: Rear Seats

    3. Move the seat rearward until it locks into place To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: after someone gets into the rear seat area. 4. Move the seatback to its original position and make sure the seatback is locked. Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat You can fold either side of the rear seatback down for...
  • Page 40: Safety Belts

    To raise the rear seatback, lift it up and push rearward Safety Belts until you hear a click. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked into place. Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety WARNING: belts properly.
  • Page 41 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law WARNING: requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so inside or outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 42: Why Safety Belts Work

    Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 2-12 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 43 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. does not stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2-13...
  • Page 44 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 2-14 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 45: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts

    Questions and Answers About Safety Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Belts A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I...
  • Page 46 Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
  • Page 47 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose.
  • Page 48 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
  • Page 49 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
  • Page 50 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
  • Page 51 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 are not as strong as shoulder bones.
  • Page 52 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury.
  • Page 53 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not 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/retailer to fix it.
  • Page 54: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see Seats in the All seating positions in the vehicle have a Index. lap-shoulder belt. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. The following instructions explain how to wear a Do not let it get twisted.
  • Page 55 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety Extender on page 2 30.
  • Page 56: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Sedan Only) The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off the shoulder.
  • Page 57: Safety Belt Pretensioners

    Safety Belt Pretensioners Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met.
  • Page 58 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
  • Page 59 WARNING: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. 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.
  • Page 60: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. women.
  • Page 61: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt Older Children until the child passes the below fit test: Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
  • Page 62 Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? WARNING: A: 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 Never do this. the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
  • Page 63 WARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
  • Page 64: Infants And Young Children

    Infants and Young Children Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance WARNING: traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints.
  • Page 65 WARNING: (Continued) in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. WARNING: Never do this.
  • Page 66 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? WARNING: A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during Selection of a particular restraint should take into a crash, infants need complete support.
  • Page 67: Child Restraint Systems

    Child Restraint Systems WARNING: A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint A young child's hip bones are still so small that with the seating surface against the back of the the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain infant. low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
  • Page 68 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 69: Where To Put The Restraint

    Where to Put the Restraint When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be According to accident statistics, children and infants on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint manual.
  • Page 70 A label on the sun visor says, Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front. This is because the risk to WARNING: (Continued) the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear WARNING: seat, even if the airbag is off.
  • Page 71: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)

    Lower Anchors and Tethers for Lower Anchors Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
  • Page 72: Top Tether Anchor

    Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
  • Page 73 To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover. The top tether anchors are located under the covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Open the cover to access the anchor. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a the child restraint will be placed.
  • Page 74 Securing a Child Restraint Designed WARNING: for the LATCH System WARNING: Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchor or attachment to come loose or even anchors, the child restraint will not be able to break during a crash.
  • Page 75 Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that against the vehicle s safety belts. This may damage the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped.
  • Page 76 If the position you are If the position you are using does not have a using has a fixed or headrest or head restraint adjustable headrest or and you are using a dual head restraint and you are tether, route the tether using a dual tether, route over the seatback.
  • Page 77: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear

    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be Seat Position attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating If your child restraint does not have the LATCH position, study the instructions that came with your child system, you will be using the safety belt to secure restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
  • Page 78 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary.
  • Page 79 6. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2 41 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
  • Page 80: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in the WARNING: (Continued) Right Front Seat Position The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward Put the Restraint .
  • Page 81 If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) for how and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a through or around the restraint.
  • Page 82 6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 7. To tighten the belt, push down on the child the retractor to set the lock. 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.
  • Page 83: Airbag System

    If the vehicle is equipped with a passenger sensing Airbag System system, and the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off The vehicle has the following airbags: indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator A frontal airbag for the driver.
  • Page 84 Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags WARNING: are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the quickly to do their job.
  • Page 85 There is an airbag WARNING: readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. 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 offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
  • Page 86: Where Are The Airbags

    Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 2-56 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 87 WARNING: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag...
  • Page 88: When Should An Airbag Inflate

    If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the When Should an Airbag Inflate? airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right...
  • Page 89: How Does An Airbag Restrain

    How Does an Airbag Restrain? Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, A roof-rail airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel vehicle that is struck.
  • Page 90: What Will You See After An Airbag

    What Will You See After an Airbag WARNING: Inflates? After the frontal airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the so quickly that some people may not even realize an air. This dust could cause breathing problems for airbag inflated.
  • Page 91 In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, WARNING: windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an have also damaged important functions in the airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and...
  • Page 92: Passenger Sensing System

    Passenger Sensing System When the system check is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will (Without Turbo Engine) be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 22. If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the The passenger sensing system will turn off the right vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right...
  • Page 93 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off WARNING: the right front passenger frontal airbag if: The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. The system determines that an infant is present in A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be a child restraint.
  • Page 94 For some children, including children in child restraints, 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as and for very small adults, the passenger sensing blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, system may or may not turn off the right front passenger or seat massagers.
  • Page 95 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front Adult-Size Occupant passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
  • Page 96 Additional Factors Affecting System A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: Operation The passenger sensing system may turn off the Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps seat.
  • Page 97 The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other system for the right front passenger position, the label electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. on the vehicle's sun visors refer to ADVANCED If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat.
  • Page 98 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat. The WARNING: sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not.
  • Page 99 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off When the passenger sensing system has allowed the the right front passenger frontal airbag if: airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. The right front passenger seat is unoccupied.
  • Page 100 If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the Restraint vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, If a child restraint has been installed and the on to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not indicator is lit:...
  • Page 101 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front Adult-Size Occupant passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
  • Page 102: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Additional Factors Affecting System Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Operation Vehicle Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps There are parts of the airbag system in several places the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger around the vehicle.
  • Page 103 Adding Equipment to Your sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about System (Without Turbo Engine) on page 2 62 or the vehicle that could keep the airbags from Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) on...
  • Page 104: Restraint System Check

    Airbags Restraint System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled Checking the Restraint Systems maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light Safety Belts on page 4 21 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
  • Page 105: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash

    Replacing Restraint System Parts If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, you may need new LATCH system After a Crash parts. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the WARNING: safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used at the time of the crash.
  • Page 106 NOTES 2-76 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 107: Features And Controls

    Section 3 Features and Controls Theft-Deterrent Systems ......3-16 Keys ..........3-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
  • Page 108 Section 3 Features and Controls Mirrors ..........3-37 Storage Areas .
  • Page 109: Keys

    Keys WARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
  • Page 110: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System

    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle. RSS-210/211 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 111: Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle

    (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. The interior (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold for lamps turn off after all of the doors are closed. approximately one second to open the trunk. The trunk If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), will open using the transmitter when the vehicle speed the remote lock feedback can be programmed to have is less than 2 mph (3 km/h) if the vehicle has a manual...
  • Page 112: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. Replace the battery if the KEY FOB BATT LOW 4. Snap the transmitter back together. message displays in the DIC. See KEY FOB BATT LOW under DIC Warnings and Messages on Remote Vehicle Start page 4 40.
  • Page 113 After your vehicle's engine has been started two times 3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has using the remote vehicle start button, the vehicle's been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then is running, to extend the time by 10 minutes for the back to LOCK/OFF using the key before the remote engine to continue to run.
  • Page 114: Doors And Locks

    The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any Doors and Locks of the follow occur: The remote start system is disabled through Door Locks the DIC. The vehicle's key is in the ignition. WARNING: The vehicle's hood is open. The hazard warning flashers are on.
  • Page 115: Power Door Locks

    Power Door Locks WARNING: (Continued) This vehicle may have power door locks. Outsiders can easily enter through an The controls are located on the driver and front unlocked door when you slow down or stop passenger door armrest. your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening.
  • Page 116: Delayed Locking

    Delayed Locking Automatic Door Lock If your vehicle has power locks, it will have the On vehicles with power door locks, the doors delayed locking feature. automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of (P) Park for a vehicle with an automatic transmission. This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors For a vehicle with a manual transmission, the speed for up to five seconds when the power door lock switch...
  • Page 117: Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan)

    Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan) When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: Your vehicle has rear door security locks. These 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door the inside.
  • Page 118: Trunk

    Trunk WARNING: (Continued) To release the trunk lid from the outside, use the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: WARNING: Close all of the windows. Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.
  • Page 119: Remote Trunk Release

    Remote Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release Handle To open the trunk from inside the vehicle, press the remote trunk release button. It is located inside the driver storage compartment on the lower left side of the instrument panel. On a manual transmission equipped vehicle, the remote trunk release works when the ignition is either off or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
  • Page 120: Windows

    Windows WARNING: 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.
  • Page 121: Manual Windows

    Manual Windows If your vehicle has power windows, the switches on If your vehicle has manual windows, use the window the driver's door armrest crank to open and close each window. control each of the windows. Power Windows WARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others Sedan Shown, Coupe Similar...
  • Page 122: Sun Visors

    Window Lockout (Sedan) Theft-Deterrent Systems (Window Lockout): The driver's window controls Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. also include a lockout switch. Press the right side of This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they the switch to prevent the rear passengers from using do not make it impossible to steal.
  • Page 123: Disarming The System

    If you press the lock button on the transmitter a second If the system is armed and the trunk is opened using time while all the doors are closed, the system will arm the trunk release button on the transmitter, the system immediately.
  • Page 124: Pass-Key ® Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer

    ® How to Turn Off the System Alarm PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation To turn off the system alarm, do one of the following: Press the lock button on the remote keyless entry ® Your vehicle has PASS-Key III+ (Personalized transmitter.
  • Page 125 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to To program the new key: be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, 1. Verify that the new key has a stamped on it. you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6 125.
  • Page 126: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle

    Avoid making hard stops for the first Starting and Operating Your 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time Vehicle the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. New Vehicle Break-In Follow this breaking-in guideline every time Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate...
  • Page 127: Ignition Positions

    Ignition Positions On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with a manual transmission, the ignition switch can be turned to LOCK/OFF in any shift lever position.
  • Page 128 Column Lock Release (ON/RUN): This is the position in which you can operate the electrical accessories and to display some For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to The switch stays in this position when the engine is LOCK/OFF and ignition key to be removed in case of a running.
  • Page 129: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)

    Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off. Audio System Power Windows, if equipped Sunroof, if equipped The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
  • Page 130: Manual Transmission

    Manual Transmission Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START position The shift lever should be in N (Neutral) and the parking immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to the floor and damage the cranking motor, and drain the and start the engine.
  • Page 131: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine Coolant Heater WARNING: The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up in cold weather condition at or below 0°F ( 18°C). Vehicles Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could with am engine coolant heater should be plugged in at cause an electrical shock.
  • Page 132: Automatic Transmission Operation

    Automatic Transmission Operation WARNING: If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift There are several lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake different positions for the firmly set.
  • Page 133 cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) WARNING: as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and then move the shift lever into another Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is gear.
  • Page 134: Manual Transmission Operation

    Manual Transmission Operation I (Intermediate): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes for slight downgrades where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade. If constant upshifting or downshifting occurs while driving up steep hills, this position can be used to prevent repetitive types of shifts.
  • Page 135 Here is how to operate the manual transmission: 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth) the same way you do for Notice: Do not rest your hand on the shift lever 2 (Second).
  • Page 136 Shift Speeds No Lift Upshift (SS Models) If the vehicle has the 2.0L turbo engine and manual transmission, it has the capability of No-Lift Upshifts. WARNING: This feature maximizes vehicle acceleration by allowing you to shift the transmission to a higher gear without taking your foot off the accelerator.
  • Page 137: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 23. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
  • Page 138: Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)

    Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission) WARNING: WARNING: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the brake firmly set.
  • Page 139: Shifting Out Of Park

    Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.
  • Page 140: Parking The Vehicle (Manual Transmission)

    Parking Over Things That Burn If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the WARNING: shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), parts under the vehicle and ignite.
  • Page 141: Engine Exhaust

    Engine Exhaust WARNING: (Continued) WARNING: The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) There are holes or openings in the vehicle which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO body from damage or after-market can cause unconsciousness and even death.
  • Page 142: Running The Vehicle While Parked

    Running the Vehicle While Parked WARNING: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not WARNING: fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
  • Page 143: Mirrors

    Outside Manual Mirror Mirrors Adjust the outside mirror just to see the side of your Manual Rearview Mirror vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it when going through an automatic car wash.
  • Page 144: Outside Power Mirrors

    Outside Power Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull Controls for the outside the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, power mirrors are to return it to the original position. located on the driver Outside Convex Mirror door armrest.
  • Page 145: Storage Areas

    Center Console Storage Storage Areas For vehicles with a center console storage area, open Glove Box with the lever on the front of the console. Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Driver Storage Compartment Cupholders The driver's storage compartment is located near the left side of the steering column on the bottom of the There are two cupholders located at the front instrument panel.
  • Page 146: Sunroof

    Sunroof Press the sunroof switch rearward to open the sunroof to the vent position. If the sunshade is closed, it must be opened manually in the vent position. Press and On vehicles with a hold the switch rearward a second time to open the sunroof, the switch that sunroof.
  • Page 147 Section 4 Instrument Panel Climate Controls ........4-14 Instrument Panel Overview .
  • Page 148 Section 4 Instrument Panel Security Light ........4-31 Audio System(s) .
  • Page 149: Instrument Panel Overview

    Tilt Wheel Instrument Panel Overview Hazard Warning Flashers (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off.
  • Page 150: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

    Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change.
  • Page 151: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

    Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. This indicator light appears on the instrument panel cluster when the high beams are on. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the pull the turn signal lever toward you.
  • Page 152: Windshield Washer

    & Windshield Washer x (Delay): Move the lever to the position, then turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down Press the button at the end of the windshield wiper for less frequent wipes. lever until the washers begin. 6 (Low Speed): Slow wipes.
  • Page 153: Setting Cruise Control

    The cruise control WARNING: buttons are located on the outboard side of the steering wheel. Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
  • Page 154 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brake is applied. This disengages the If the cruise control system is already engaged, cruise control. To return to the previously set speed, Push and hold the SET part of the button until the you do not need to go through the set process again.
  • Page 155: Headlamps

    Ending Cruise Control The exterior lamp switch has the following four positions: There are two ways to end cruise control: 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, parking Step lightly on the brake pedal or the clutch pedal lamps, and taillamps. if the vehicle has a manual transmission.
  • Page 156: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Wiper Activated Headlamps The DRL system will make the headlamps come on when the following conditions are met: The headlamps and parking lamps are activated The ignition is on. 15 seconds after the windshield wipers are turned on. The exterior lamps control is in AUTO or the For this feature to work, automatic lighting must be parking lamps only position.
  • Page 157: Instrument Panel Brightness

    Dome Lamp The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam headlamps are turned on. The vehicle may have a dome lamp. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to Move the lever to the following positions: be on along with the fog lamps. 9 (Off): Turns the lamp off, even when a door is Instrument Panel Brightness opened.
  • Page 158: Climate Controls

    Electric Power Management EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output This vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase an advanced control system. It estimates the battery's engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever temperature and state of charge and then adjusts the needed.
  • Page 159: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter

    Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always The vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. turn off electrical equipment when not in use To use the lighter, located on the instrument panel and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the below the climate controls, push it in all the way and maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
  • Page 160: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Off): Turn the fan control to this position to turn the fan off. Climate Control System Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can counterclockwise to increase or decrease the be controlled with this system.
  • Page 161 - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or For quick cool down on hot days: moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side window, 1. Select the mode. and floor outlets. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest 2.
  • Page 162: Outlet Adjustment

    The air conditioning compressor also comes on. The rear window defogger turns off about 15 minutes Recirculation is not available for floor, defog and after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defrost modes. If recirculation is selected in any of defogger only runs for about seven minutes before these modes, the recirculate indicator light flashes turning off.
  • Page 163: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust and pollen from the air which is drawn into the vehicle. Airflow reduction is an indication that the filter needs to be replaced. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance.
  • Page 164: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions.
  • Page 165: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States SS, Manual Transmission Cluster shown, Canada, Base and Automatic Transmission similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 4-19...
  • Page 166: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Safety Belt Reminders The speedometer shows the speed in both kilometers Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). When the engine is started, a chime sounds for The vehicle's odometer works together with the Driver several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 167: Airbag Readiness Light

    This chime and light are The airbag readiness light repeated if the passenger flashes for a few seconds remains unbuckled and when the engine is the vehicle is in motion. started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.
  • Page 168: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

    Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status to let you know the status of the right front passenger indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the frontal airbag.
  • Page 169: Charging System Light

    Charging System Light When this light comes on, shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow. This light comes on briefly See Manual Transmission Operation on page 3 28 for when the ignition is turned more information.
  • Page 170: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    Antilock Brake System (ABS) When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light Warning Light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it For vehicles with the means the vehicle has a brake problem.
  • Page 171: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)/Traction Control System (Tcs) Indicator/Warning

    Enhanced Traction System (ETS) See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 5 12 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 40 for Indicator/Warning Light more information. For vehicles with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Enhanced Traction Traction Control System (TCS) System (ETS), this light serves as an indicator Indicator/Warning Light...
  • Page 172: Light

    Engine Coolant Temperature If this light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Warning Light Check the DIC messaging to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it is because of the This light comes on briefly driver turning off the feature(s), or because the system while starting the vehicle.
  • Page 173: Tire Pressure Light

    Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady For vehicles with a tire This indicates that there may be a problem with the pressure monitoring Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for system, this light comes about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder on briefly when the engine of the ignition cycle.
  • Page 174 Modifications to these systems could lead to If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. the engine is running, this indicates that there is an This could also result in a failure to pass a OBD II problem and service is required.
  • Page 175 Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed...
  • Page 176: Maintenance Schedule

    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running,...
  • Page 177: Security Light

    Fog Lamp Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your The fog lamp light comes dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. on when the fog lamps are in use.
  • Page 178: Fuel Gauge

    The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or Fuel Gauge speeding up. The fuel gauge shows The gauge does not go back to empty when the about how much fuel the ignition is turned off. vehicle has left. For the fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 6 131.
  • Page 179: Reconfigurable Performance Display (Rpd)

    This gauge displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine's combustion chamber. This gauge is automatically centered at zero every time the engine is started. Actual vacuum or boost is displayed from this zero point. Changes in ambient pressure, such as driving in mountains and changing weather, will slightly change the zero reading.
  • Page 180 Region A Gauge and Speedometer SPEEDOMETER & G FORCE : The G FORCE meter displays lateral acceleration. While turning right, Displays G forces are felt on the left, and vice versa. PEAK values are stored indefinitely, and can be reset with a Change the information displayed in Region A by press and hold of the RPD knob while viewing the turning the knob either clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • Page 181 Readouts #2 INDICATORS TIRE PRESSURES: Displays the last gauge tire The indicators come on when the corresponding pressures recorded from each of the wheel mounted function is actively working to stabilize or control the tire pressure sensors. vehicle. Each indicator light on the RPD display can be turned on and off using the SETUP MENU.
  • Page 182: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU allows for the appearance of each display screen to be customized. Turn the knob to scroll through the screens to reach the SETUP MENU. Press and release the knob to activate the SETUP MENU. This indicator comes on when Competitive Driving Mode (A) has been set using the traction control switch.
  • Page 183 SETUP MENU Options CONTRAST: While the contrast slider is highlighted, press the knob to allow adjustment. Turn the knob to GAUGE APPEARANCE: While the gauge is adjust the contrast of the screen. Press the knob again highlighted, press the RPD knob. Then turn the knob to when the desired contrast is reached.
  • Page 184: Driver Information Center (Dic)

    Driver Information Center (DIC) Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for one second, then release the buttons to Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). enter the personalization menu. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4 46 for more information. The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle's systems.
  • Page 185 TRIP A or TRIP B MPG (L/100 KM) AVG (Average) Press the information button until TRIP A or TRIP B Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM) AVG display. These modes show the current distance displays. This mode shows how many miles per traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
  • Page 186: Dic Warnings And Messages

    OIL LIFE Press the information button until LF ## PSI (kPa) ## RF displays for the front tires. Press the information button Press the information button until OIL LIFE displays. again until LR ## PSI (kPa) ## RR displays for the rear The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil's tires.
  • Page 187: Brake Fluid

    AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON COMPETITIVE MODE This message displays if the automatic headlamp If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays system is enabled with the headlamp switch. when the Competitive Driving mode is selected. The Traction Control System (TCS) will not be operating BRAKE FLUID while in the Competitive Driving mode and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster will be...
  • Page 188: Door Ajar

    DOOR AJAR ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ACTIVE This message displays if one or more of the vehicle's If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), doors are open. Make sure that the door(s) are closed this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the completely.
  • Page 189 ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF LAUNCH CONTROL If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on after the COMPETITIVE MODE message when the the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 190: Low Fuel

    LOW FUEL POWER STEERING This message displays when your vehicle is low on This message displays if a problem has been detected fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel with the electric power steering. Have your vehicle Gauge on page 4 32, Fuel on page 6 6, and Filling serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately.
  • Page 191 If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off SVC (Service) BRAKE SYSTEM the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try This message may display if you have a turbocharged resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then vehicle with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and if back on.
  • Page 192: Traction Off

    TIRE LEARN ON TRACTION OFF If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System Monitoring System (TPMS) and does not have the (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, this message displays and the ETS light or the ESC/TCS light on displays when the TPMS is re-learning the tire positions the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when the...
  • Page 193: Personalization Menu Modes

    Personalization Menu Modes The default settings for the features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed OIL LIFE RESET from their default state since that time. To change feature settings, use the following procedure: When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engine oil life system.
  • Page 194: Remote Start

    TIRE LEARN? LOCK HORN If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this Monitoring System (TPMS), this mode is available on feature, which allows the vehicle's horn to chirp every vehicles without the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) time the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, system.
  • Page 195 UNLOCK HORN LIGHT FLASH If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this feature, which allows the vehicle's horn to chirp on the feature, which allows the vehicle's exterior hazard/turn first press of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter, signal lighting to flash every time the lock, unlock, can be enabled or disabled.
  • Page 196 DELAY LOCK AUTO UNLK (Unlock) This feature, which delays the actual locking of the This feature, which allows the vehicle to automatically vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY unlock certain doors, can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK appears on the display, press and hold the reset AUTO UNLK appears on the display, press and hold the button for at least one second to scroll through the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the...
  • Page 197 UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS Transmission Only) If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this feature, which allows the vehicle's exterior perimeter This screen displays only if your vehicle has an lighting to turn on each time the unlock button on the automatic transmission and DRIVER or ALL is selected RKE transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled.
  • Page 198: Audio System(S)

    LANGUAGE Audio System(s) This feature allows you to select the language in which Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the the DIC will display. When LANGUAGE appears on the following pages to become familiar with its features. display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: WARNING: ENGLISH (default): All messages will appear in...
  • Page 199: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Notice: Contact your dealer/retailer before adding any equipment. Without Date Display Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle's engine, AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CD Player radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and To set the time: telephone equipment.
  • Page 200: With Date Display

    With Date Display The date does not automatically display. To see the date press while the radio is on. The date with Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port, and display times out after a few seconds and goes back Radio with Single CD (MP3) Player to the normal radio and time display.
  • Page 201: Radio(S)

    Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown, Radio with CD (MP3) similar Radio with CD (Base) The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. Radio Data System (RDS) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
  • Page 202: Finding A Station

    Finding a Station While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display. In rare cases, a BAND: Press to choose between FM1, FM2, AM, radio station could broadcast incorrect information that or XM (if equipped) on the Radio with CD (Base).
  • Page 203: Storing Radio Stations

    ¨ line of the display while the artist information will be SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strong displayed on the bottom line, it the information is signal in the selected band. available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. ¨...
  • Page 204 To store a station as a favorite: Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, CD, MP3, and WMA features): If additional information is available 1. Tune to the desired radio station and set the for the current song being played, Auto Text will balance/fade and tone settings to the desired automatically page/scroll the information every levels.
  • Page 205 Storing a Radio Station as a Preset To adjust the tone settings on the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port or the Radio with CD (MP3): Radios that have numbered pushbuttons store radio 1. Press until the tone control tabs display. stations as presets.
  • Page 206: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)

    EQ (Equalization): Press this button to select preset To adjust balance or fade using equalization settings. 1. Press until the speaker control labels display. To return to the manual mode, press EQ until Manual displays or start to manually adjust the bass, midrange, 2.
  • Page 207: Radio Messages

    Finding a Category (CAT) Station Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category: (XM Satellite Radio Service Only) 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. CAT (Category): The radio may have the CAT button 2.
  • Page 208: Xm Satellite Radio Service

    XM Satellite Radio Service Ejecting a CD XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the EJECT: Press to eject the CD. If the CD is not 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian removed, after several seconds, the CD automatically provinces.
  • Page 209 CD Messages FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a CHECK DISC: If an error message displays and/or the reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track CD comes out, it could be for one of the following displays.
  • Page 210: Care Of Cds

    Care of CDs Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an Store CD(s) in their original cases or other protective attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.
  • Page 211: Usb Supported Devices

    To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm USB Support (1/8 in) cable to the radio's front auxiliary input jack. The USB connector is located on the front of the radio When a device is connected, press the radio CD/AUX and uses the USB 2.0 standard.
  • Page 212: Using An Mp3

    Using an MP3 USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: Format Up to 700 folders. Radios that have the capability of playing MP3's can Up to 8 folders in depth. play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
  • Page 213 Order of Play Preprogrammed Playlists Tracks are played in the following order: CDs that have preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp , MusicMatch , or Real Play begins from the first track in the first playlist Jukebox software can be accessed, however, there and continues sequentially through all tracks in is no playlist editing capability using the radio.
  • Page 214 When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced the second line of the display. Once all songs by that volume and the elapsed time of the file displays.
  • Page 215: Connecting A Usb Storage Device ® Or Ipod

    Connecting a USB Storage Device Using the Radio to Control a USB ® or iPod Storage Device or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod storage device.
  • Page 216: Using Softkeys To Control A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod

    Using Softkeys to Control a USB (Folder View): Press the softkey below to view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. Storage Device or iPod To browse and select files: The five softkeys below the radio display are used to 1.
  • Page 217 To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used (Music Navigator): Press the softkey to navigate in the following order: below to view and select a file on an iPod, First softkey, first item in the list. using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: Second softkey, 1% through the list each time the Playlists softkey is pressed.
  • Page 218: Xm Radio Messages

    XM Radio Messages Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle: XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, Press the softkey below by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder.
  • Page 219: Bluetooth

    No Title Info: No song title information is available at Check Antenna: If this message does not clear within this time on this channel. The system is working a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could properly. have a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. No CAT Info: No category information is available at Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear this time on this channel.
  • Page 220: Voice Recognition

    Voice Recognition Bluetooth Controls The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers operate the in vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio and name tags. Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 84 for more information.
  • Page 221: Pairing A Phone

    Pairing Information: 3. Say Pair . The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number. The PIN number will Up to five cell phones can be paired to the be used in Step 4. in vehicle Bluetooth system. 4.
  • Page 222: Storing Name Tags

    Listing All Paired and Connected Phones Linking to a Different Phone 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2.
  • Page 223 Using the Store Command 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with The store command allows a phone number to be About to store <name tag>. Does that stored without entering the digits individually. sound OK? .
  • Page 224: Deleting Name Tags

    3. Say the first digit to be stored. The system will Using the Directory Command repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. The directory command lists all of the name tags stored Continue entering digits until the number to be by the system.
  • Page 225: Making A Call

    Making a Call 3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The system responds with Would you like to delete, Calls can be made using the following commands: <name tag>? Please say yes or no . Dial If the name tag is correct, say Yes to delete the name tag.
  • Page 226 Using the Digit Dial Command 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with OK, calling, <name tag> and responds with Ready followed by a tone.
  • Page 227: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a Call Three Way Calling When an incoming call is received, the audio system Three Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
  • Page 228: Transferring A Call

    Muting a Call Transferring a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be Audio can be transferred between the in vehicle muted so that the person on the other end of the call Bluetooth system and the cell phone. cannot hear them.
  • Page 229 Voice Pass-Thru Sending a Number During a Call Voice Pass Thru allows access to the voice recognition 1. Press . The system responds with Ready commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone followed by a tone. manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone 2.
  • Page 230: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Theft-Deterrent Feature 3. Say the name tag to send. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of the responds with OK, Sending <name tag> and vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle the dial tones are sent and the call continues.
  • Page 231: Radio Reception

    To change radio stations: 3. Press and release to scroll up or down the list. Press and release to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset. To select a folder, press and hold when the folder is highlighted.
  • Page 232: Fixed Mast Antenna

    Cellular Phone Usage The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, Cellular phone usage may cause interference with especially at night. The longer range can cause station the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio when making or receiving phone calls, charging the reception, most AM radio stations boost the power phone's battery, or simply having the phone on.
  • Page 233 Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle Driving at Night ....... . 5-18 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle .
  • Page 234: Your Driving, The Road, And The Vehicle

    Drunk Driving Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle WARNING: Defensive Driving Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Defensive driving means always expect the Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and unexpected. The first step in driving defensively is to judgment can be affected by even a small amount wear your safety belt See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 10.
  • Page 235: Control Of A Vehicle

    For persons under 21, it is against the law in every Adding non dealer/non retailer accessories can affect U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, vehicle performance. See Accessories and psychological, and developmental reasons for Modifications on page 6 4. these laws.
  • Page 236: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in feel changes or the brake pedal feels hard to push, the spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, system might not be receiving the intended brake boost rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. and the SVC BRAKE SYSTEM DIC message may be The brakes might not have time to cool between hard displayed.
  • Page 237: Braking In Emergencies

    Braking in Emergencies Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what that requires hard braking.
  • Page 238: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Brake Assist If this vehicle has ESC with ABS, it also has a Brake The vehicle may have an Electronic Stability Control Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping (ESC) system which combines antilock brake, and or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving traction and stability control systems that help the driver conditions.
  • Page 239 The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is This light flashes on the automatically enabled whenever the vehicle is started. instrument panel cluster To assist the driver with vehicle directional control, when the ESC system is especially in slippery road conditions, always leave the on and activated.
  • Page 240: Competitive Driving Mode

    Competitive Driving Mode When the ESC system is turned off, the TRACTION OFF and ESC OFF messages appear, and the (SS Models Only) ESC/TCS light comes on to warn the driver that both traction control and ESC are disabled. The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the ESC/TCS button on the console two times It is recommended that the system remain on for normal quickly.
  • Page 241: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    Launch Control (SS Models Only) Traction Control System (TCS) Launch Control is a form of traction control, to control The vehicle may have a Traction Control System (TCS) tire spin while launching the vehicle during closed track that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in events and competitive driving.
  • Page 242: Traction Control Operation

    If the vehicle is in cruise control while TCS begins to It may also be necessary to turn off the system when limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically driving in off-road conditions where high wheel spin is disengage. The cruise control can be re-engaged when required.
  • Page 243 The traction control system is enabled automatically The traction control system may activate on dry or when the vehicle is started, and it will activate and flash rough roads or under conditions such as heavy the ESC/TCS light and display the LOW TRACTION acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts message if it senses that either of the front wheels are of the transmission.
  • Page 244: Enhanced Traction System (Ets)

    Enhanced Traction System (ETS) The vehicle may have an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
  • Page 245 If the ETS indicator/warning light comes on and When the system is turned off, the ETS indicator/ stays on for an extended period of time when the warning light will come on and stay on and the transmission shift lever is in any position other than TRACTION OFF message will be displayed when L (Low), the vehicle may need service.
  • Page 246: Steering Tips

    Limited-Slip Differential The electric power steering system does not require regular maintenance. If you suspect steering system Vehicles with a limited-slip differential can give more problems and/or the POWER STEERING message traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like comes on, contact your dealer/retailer for service a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is repairs.
  • Page 247: Steering In Emergencies

    Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
  • Page 248: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-Road Recovery Passing The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be road onto the shoulder while driving. dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass.
  • Page 249 Skidding If the vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the ESC might activate. See Electronic Stability Control In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. (ESC) on page 5 6. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by gravel, or other material is on the road.
  • Page 250: Racing Or Other Competitive Driving

    Watch for animals. Racing or Other Competitive Driving When tired, pull off the road. See your warranty book before using your vehicle for Do not wear sunglasses. racing or other competitive driving. After reviewing your warranty book, please see the GM Performance Parts Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.
  • Page 251: Other Rainy Weather Tips

    Hydroplaning WARNING: Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under your vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not going fast enough.
  • Page 252: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Before Leaving on a Long Trip Other driving tips include: Keep the vehicle well ventilated. To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having Keep interior temperature cool. it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Keep your eyes moving scan the road Things to check on your own include: ahead and to the sides.
  • Page 253 WARNING: WARNING: (Continued) You would then have poor braking or even none If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so going down a hill. You could crash. Always have hot that they would not work well. You would then the engine running and the vehicle in gear when have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
  • Page 254: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Without ABS, if the vehicle begins to slide, let up on the brake pedal a little and apply steady pedal pressure to Driving on Snow or Ice get the most traction. On vehicles without ABS, braking so hard that the wheels stop rolling can cause the Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the vehicle to slide brake so the wheels always keep...
  • Page 255 WARNING: WARNING: (Continued) Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. For more information about carbon monoxide, see This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine Exhaust on page 3 35. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. which cannot be seen or smelled.
  • Page 256: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice

    If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Mud, Ice, or Snow Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction system. Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
  • Page 257: Loading The Vehicle

    Loading the Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory installed options.
  • Page 258 The Tire and Loading Information label also The resulting figure equals the available shows the tire size of the original equipment amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation For example, if the XXX amount equals pressures (D).
  • Page 259 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs Weight for Weight for (453 kg) (453 kg) Example 1 = Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight @ 150 lbs 750 lbs...
  • Page 260 Refer to your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 3 Item Description Total...
  • Page 261 The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, WARNING: 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. Things you put inside the vehicle can strike If there is a heavy load, it should be spread out.
  • Page 262: Towing

    Towing Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Towing Your Vehicle Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed recommendations.
  • Page 263: Dinghy Towing

    Dinghy Towing 3. Shift an automatic transmission to N (Neutral) or a manual transmission to Neutral. Dinghy Towing From the Front 4. Release the parking brake. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse from the floor ®...
  • Page 264: Dolly Towing

    Dolly Towing Dinghy Towing From the Rear The vehicle cannot be dolly towed, but can be dinghy Towing the vehicle from the rear could towed. See Dinghy Towing earlier in this section. damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 265: Towing A Trailer (Automatic Transmission)

    Towing a Trailer Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, (Automatic Transmission) acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. WARNING: The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
  • Page 266: Pulling A Trailer

    Pulling A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: The weight of the trailer If you do, here are some important points: The weight of the trailer tongue There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make The total weight on the vehicle's tires sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live Weight of the Trailer...
  • Page 267: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    Weight of the Trailer Tongue Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension that The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This will to measure because it affects the total gross weight of help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the the vehicle.
  • Page 268: Trailer Brakes

    Hitches Trailer Brakes It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Does the trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are a few reasons why the right hitch is needed.
  • Page 269: Following Distance

    Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with This can help to avoid situations that require heavy the vehicle.
  • Page 270: Driving On Grades

    Driving on Grades Parking on Hills Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher than WARNING: normal engine and transmission temperatures may result and damage the vehicle. Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine and transmission Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer to cool.
  • Page 271: Towing A Trailer (Manual Transmission)

    Leaving After Parking on a Hill Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating Start the engine. on page 6 34. Shift into a gear.
  • Page 272 NOTES 5-40 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 273: Service And Appearance Care

    Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine) ..6-25 Service ..........6-4 Accessories and Modifications .
  • Page 274 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tires ..........6-57 Winter Tires .
  • Page 275 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identification ......6-123 Power Windows and Other Power Options . . . 6-124 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
  • Page 276: Service

    Accessories and Modifications Service When non dealer/non retailer accessories are added For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, supported service people.
  • Page 277: California Proposition 65 Warning

    California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/ or emit chemicals known to the State of California to WARNING: cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain You can be injured and the vehicle could be and/or emit these chemicals.
  • Page 278: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of The

    Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 7 15. Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it.
  • Page 279: Gasoline Octane

    Gasoline Octane Gasoline Specifications If the vehicle has the 2.2L L4 engine (VIN Code 5), At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane specification D 4814 in the United States or rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than CAN/CGSB 3.5 or 3.511 in Canada.
  • Page 280: Additives

    Additives oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States is the only gasoline additive recommended by General are now required to contain additives that help prevent Motors.
  • Page 281: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Fuels in Foreign Countries Notice: This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing If you plan on driving in another country outside the methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard system and also damage plastic and rubber parts.
  • Page 282: Filling The Tank

    Filling the Tank WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle.
  • Page 283 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. soon, it will spring back to the right.
  • Page 284: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood WARNING: WARNING: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the An electric fan under the hood can start up and container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be injure you even when the engine is not running.
  • Page 285: Hood Release

    Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the interior hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver's side of the vehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to the left.
  • Page 286: Engine Compartment Overview

    Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 6-14 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 287 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine) on E. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 6 127. page 6 23 or Engine Air Cleaner/Filter F. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting (2.2L Engine) on page 6 25. on page 6 42. B.
  • Page 288 When you open the hood on the 2.0L L4 engine, this is what you will see: 6-16 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 289: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine) on page 6 23 or Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Checking Engine Oil (2.2L Engine) on page 6 25. B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each under Engine Oil on page 6 17.
  • Page 290: When To Add Engine Oil

    When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. 2.2L Engine 2.0L L4 Engine This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for and Specifications on page 6 131.
  • Page 291: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use

    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils meeting these requirements should have For Vehicles With the 2.2L L4 Engine the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol Look for three things: indicates that the oil has GM6094M been certified by the American Petroleum Use only an oil that meets GM Standard Institute (API).
  • Page 292 For Vehicles with the 2.0L L4 Engine Only Oils meeting these requirements should have Look for three things: the starburst symbol on GM4718M the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has This vehicle's engine requires a special oil meeting been certified by the ®...
  • Page 293: Engine Oil Life System

    Cold Temperature Operation Engine Oil Life System For Vehicles With the 2.2L L4 Engine When to Change Engine Oil If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature This vehicle has the Engine Oil Life System, a computer falls below 20°F ( 29°C), use either an SAE 5W-30 system that indicates when to change the engine oil synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 engine oil.
  • Page 294 year and at this time the system must be reset. Your After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset: dealer/retailer has trained service people who will 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. perform this work using genuine parts and reset the 2.
  • Page 295: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine) Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand engine air cleaner/filter.
  • Page 296 How to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, Cleaner/Filter 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Disconnect the air flow sensor electrical connector. WARNING: 3. Loosen the screws on the clamps holding the air outlet duct in place. Do not remove the clamps. 4.
  • Page 297: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine)

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval.
  • Page 298 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter WARNING: 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 flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
  • Page 299: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. It is not necessary to check the manual transmission A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason loss.
  • Page 300: Cooling System

    Cooling System WARNING: The Cooling System allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
  • Page 301: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant WARNING: The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine (240 000 km), whichever occurs first. parts, can be very hot.
  • Page 302: What To Use

    Protects against rust and corrosion. What to Use Will not damage aluminum parts. Helps keep the proper engine temperature. WARNING: Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Adding only plain water to the cooling system can The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle be dangerous.
  • Page 303: Checking Coolant

    Checking Coolant Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. the coolant level.
  • Page 304 How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank WARNING: WARNING: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank engine parts.
  • Page 305 ® If coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
  • Page 306: Engine Overheating

    4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning start the engine and let it run until you can feel appears, but instead get service help right away. the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 7.
  • Page 307: Engine Compartment

    If Steam Is Coming From The Engine If No Steam Is Coming From The Compartment Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be WARNING: too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
  • Page 308: Adding Washer Fluid

    Adding Washer Fluid If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer Open the cap with the displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive washer symbol on it. the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe Add washer fluid until the vehicle distance from the car in front of you.
  • Page 309: Brakes

    Brakes Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the brake Brake Fluid linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove fluid, The brake master as necessary, only when work is done on the brake/ cylinder and, on manual...
  • Page 310 What to Add Notice: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed brake or clutch hydraulic system parts. container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on For example, just a few drops of page 7 11.
  • Page 311: Brake Wear

    Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear applied. This does not mean something is wrong with drum brakes or rear disc brakes. the brakes.
  • Page 312: Brake Pedal Travel

    Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in parts have to be of top quality and work well together if pedal travel.
  • Page 313: Battery

    Battery Vehicle Storage Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. WARNING: The battery is in the trunk. Access to the battery is not necessary to jump start the vehicle. See Jump Starting Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas on page 6 42.
  • Page 314: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to the warranty. use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it the vehicle.
  • Page 315 Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories Locate the remote on during the jump starting procedure, they could positive (+) terminal be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by which is located under the warranty. Always turn off the radio and other a red tethered cap on accessories when jump starting the vehicle.
  • Page 316 Locate the remote WARNING: negative ( ) ground terminal, marked GND ( ), which is located behind Using a match near a battery can cause battery the engine coolant gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, surge tank. and some have been blinded.
  • Page 317 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to WARNING: the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you negative ( ) terminal of the good battery.
  • Page 318: Headlamp Aiming

    Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles: removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs vehicle that had the dead battery.
  • Page 319 The vehicle should be: To adjust the vertical aim on the headlamps: Placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 6 13. light colored wall. On a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall.
  • Page 320 3. At the wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 2 and mark it. 4. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 3.
  • Page 321: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 55. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs WARNING: 8. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
  • Page 322: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, And

    Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 6 13. Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps A. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp B. Sidemarker C. Headlamp 2. Remove the two bolts from the headlamp assembly.
  • Page 323: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)

    Center High-Mounted 4. Pull the front fascia back. 5. Pull the headlamp assembly up at an angle and Stoplamp (CHMSL) towards the radiator to remove it. To replace a CHMSL bulb: 6. Disconnect the bulb base from the wiring harness 1.
  • Page 324: Taillamps And Turn Signal Lamps (Coupe)

    4. Pull the old bulb straight out. 3. Disconnect the wiring harness by lifting up on the tab to release and pull it straight out. 5. Push the new bulb straight in until it clicks. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it 6.
  • Page 325: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up

    Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan) To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the trunk trim and pull back fastener. 3. Remove the additional fastener. 4. Remove the outer two screws from the taillamp assembly.
  • Page 326: Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)

    10. Push the new bulb into the taillamp assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it into place. 11. Reinstall the taillamp assembly into the quarter panel. 12. Push the wiring harness straight into the taillamp assembly and push the tab down. 13.
  • Page 327: License Plate Lamp

    License Plate Lamp 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Push the bulb straight into the socket and turn To replace one of these bulbs: clockwise to reinstall. 6. Push and turn the license plate lamp away from you through the opening. 7.
  • Page 328: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 7 13.
  • Page 329: Tires

    Tires WARNING: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever Underinflated tires pose the same have questions about the tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The resulting to obtain service, see the vehicle warranty booklet accident could cause serious injury.
  • Page 330: Winter Tires

    Low-Profile Performance Tire Winter Tires If the vehicle has 225/40R18 size tires, they If the vehicle has 225/40R18 size tires, they are are classified as low profile performance tires. classified as performance tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry These tires are designed for very responsive pavement.
  • Page 331: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    If you choose to use winter tires: Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions. Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as the original equipment tires. Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires.
  • Page 332 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer Specification) Original equipment tires designed and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.
  • Page 333 (B) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
  • Page 334: Tire Size

    (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria (B) Tire Width The three digit number indicates Specification) Original equipment tires designed the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a to sidewall. TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit number that GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all...
  • Page 335: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Tire Terminology and Definitions Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat pressing outward on each square inch of the tire.
  • Page 336 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an Normal Occupant Weight The number of asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied when mounted on a vehicle. by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 25.
  • Page 337 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at Standards) A tire information system that 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear.
  • Page 338: When To Check

    Inflation - Tire Pressure A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to your vehicle's original equipment tires and the operate effectively. correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold.
  • Page 339: How To Check

    How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check The vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are (TPMS). This system uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
  • Page 340: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation

    Federal Communications Commission Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to (FCC) and Industry Canada maintain correct tire pressure, even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 20 TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
  • Page 341 cold. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 25, for an At the same time a message to check the pressure in a example of the Tire and Loading Information label and specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center its location on your vehicle.
  • Page 342: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message

    One or more TPMS sensors are missing or TPMS Malfunction Light and Message damaged. The DIC message and the TPMS The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of malfunction light should go off when the TPMS the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the sensors are installed and the sensor matching system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light process is performed successfully.
  • Page 343: Tpms Sensor Matching Process

    TPMS Sensor Matching Process TPMS Matching Process for Vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors 1. Set the parking brake. or rotate the vehicle's tires, the identification codes 2.
  • Page 344 TPMS Matching Process for Vehicles 6. The passenger side front turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is ready to be learned. without Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 1.
  • Page 345: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Tire Inspection and Rotation 7. The passenger side front turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is ready to be learned. We recommend that you regularly inspect the Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, if the the procedure in Step 6.
  • Page 346 If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), reset the TPMS sensors after rotating the tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6 68. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 131.
  • Page 347: When It Is Time For New Tires

    When It Is Time for New Tires You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
  • Page 348: Buying New Tires

    Buying New Tires GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for will help keep your vehicle performing most like it your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed did when the tires were new.
  • Page 349 Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring WARNING: system could give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC Spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non TPC Spec rated tires may If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the give a low pressure warning that is higher or lower wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after than the proper warning level you would get with...
  • Page 350: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than Quality grades can be found where applicable your original equipment wheels and tires, this may on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and affect the way your vehicle performs, including its maximum section width.
  • Page 351 depends upon the actual conditions of their use, While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with however, and may depart significantly from the respect to these grades, they must also conform norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
  • Page 352: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Temperature A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and and C, representing the tire's resistance to the balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
  • Page 353: Used Replacement Wheels

    Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or same way as the one it replaces. odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, clearance to the body and chassis.
  • Page 354: Tire Chains

    Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than P195/65R15, P205/55R16, P205/50R17 or 225/40R18 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only WARNING: when you must. Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as If your vehicle has P195/65R15, P205/55R16, possible with the ends securely fastened.
  • Page 355 A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would WARNING: use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go.
  • Page 356: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit WARNING: WARNING: Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or ventilation is dangerous.
  • Page 357 Tire Sealant The kit includes: Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer/retailer.
  • Page 358: Punctured Tire

    Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 82. Do not remove any objects that have Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a penetrated the tire. Punctured Tire 1.
  • Page 359 6. Plug the power plug (C) into the accessory power 9. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other pressure using the pressure gauge (E). accessory power outlets. See Accessory Power The recommended inflation pressure can be Outlet(s) on page 4 12.
  • Page 360 11. Unplug the power plug (C) from the accessory 18. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. power outlet in the vehicle. Refer to Steps 1 through 11 under Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to 12.
  • Page 361: Not Punctured

    Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor 3. Pull the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B). Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire 4. Remove the power plug (C) from the air (Not Punctured) compressor (A). To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only 5.
  • Page 362 Removal and Installation of the Sealant 11. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (E). Canister The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label. To remove the sealant canister: See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 66.
  • Page 363: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit Storage

    To install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the sealant/air hose (G) with the slot in the air compressor. 2. Push the sealant canister (B) down and turn it clockwise. 3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (G) around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location.
  • Page 364: Changing A Flat Tire

    WARNING: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire.
  • Page 365: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. wheel blocks (A). Base Models 1.
  • Page 366 A. Cover B. Retainer C. Spare Tire D. Wing Nut E. Jack and Wheel Wrench F. Bolt 6-94 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 367 Uplevel Models 3. Remove the retainer (B) that holds down the spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 6 114 for 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 3 12. more information. 4. Remove the spare tire (C) by gently pulling it up and out of the trunk.
  • Page 368 A. Retainer B. Jack and Wheel Wrench C. Spare Tire D. Foam Support E. Bolt 3. Remove the retainer (A) that holds down the jack, wheel wrench (B) and spare tire (C). 4. Remove the spare tire by gently pulling it up and out of the trunk.
  • Page 369 You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench wrench to extend the handle. from the jack. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 6-97...
  • Page 370: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire (All Models Except Ss)

    Removing the Flat Tire and 3. If necessary, use the flat end of the wheel wrench to pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it Installing the Spare Tire comes off. (All Models Except SS) Store the wheel cover in the trunk until the flat tire is repaired or replaced.
  • Page 371 WARNING: 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. WARNING: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
  • Page 372 9. Remove all of the 10. Remove any rust or dirt wheel nuts and flat tire. from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 11. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. WARNING: WARNING: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose the nuts might come loose.
  • Page 373 WARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts.
  • Page 374: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare

    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (SS Model) The SS Model has larger performance brakes than the base model. The compact spare tire will not clear the front brakes. Do not use the compact spare tire in the event of a front flat tire.
  • Page 375 3. If necessary, use the flat end of the wheel wrench to pry along the edge of the rear wheel cover until it comes off. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until the flat tire is repaired or replaced. 4.
  • Page 376 6. Raise the jack head until it fits firmly in the 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle vehicle's frame, where the notch is located, clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the nearest the flat tire. ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle.
  • Page 377 11. Remove any rust or dirt WARNING: from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
  • Page 378 13. Tighten the wheel nuts WARNING: firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing.
  • Page 379 To change the front flat tire: Front Flat Tire Changing Procedure: 1. Perform a rear tire change by removing the rear tire and installing the compact spare tire in the rear wheel location. The rear road tire will be used to replace the front flat tire.
  • Page 380 4. If necessary, use the flat end of the wheel wrench Notice: Make sure that the jack lift head is in the to pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it correct position or you may damage your vehicle. comes off.
  • Page 381 11. Remove any rust or dirt WARNING: from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 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.
  • Page 382 12. Place the tire on the wheel-mounting surface. WARNING: WARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be the nuts might come loose.
  • Page 383: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools

    Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and 15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross Tools sequence, as shown. WARNING: 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.
  • Page 384 A. Cover B. Retainer C. Jack and Wheel Wrench D. Stow Bolt Extension Rod E. Flat Tire F. Bolt Base Model 6-112 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 385 A. Cover B. Retainer C. Jack and Wheel Wrench D. Stow Bolt Extension Rod E. Flat Tire F. Foam Support G. Bolt To store a flat tire and tools: 1. Remove the stow bolt extension rod and sleeve from the jack. 2.
  • Page 386: Compact Spare Tire

    To store the compact spare tire and tools, follow After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, if the the previous procedure without using the stow bolt vehicle has one, stop as soon as possible and make extension rod and see Removing the Spare Tire and sure the spare tire is correctly inflated.
  • Page 387: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from other surfaces immediately. To prevent Interior Cleaning over-spray, apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth. The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning it is cleaned often.
  • Page 388: Fabric/Carpet

    Fabric/Carpet Do not clean the vehicle using: A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment from any interior surface. frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister A stiff brush.
  • Page 389: Leather

    Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial Plastic Surfaces upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation remove dust.
  • Page 390: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by washing it often. Notice: Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can WARNING: damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle. Check the cleaning product label.
  • Page 391: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses

    Finish Care Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. hand may be necessary to remove residue from the Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton paint finish.
  • Page 392: Windshield And Wiper Blades

    Windshield and Wiper Blades If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. matter. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period...
  • Page 393: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels

    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, and Trim chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes The vehicle may have either aluminum or on them because they could damage the surface.
  • Page 394: Tires

    Tires Finish Damage To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing corrode quickly and may develop into major repair products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish expense.
  • Page 395: Vehicle Identification

    Chemical Paint Spotting Vehicle Identification Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
  • Page 396: Electrical System

    Service Parts Identification Label The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing This label, in the trunk, on the driver side near the spare Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 72 and tire cover, has the following information: Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 73.
  • Page 397: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers Floor Console Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
  • Page 398 Fuses Usage Fuse Puller Empty Empty Empty Empty Amplifier Cluster ® Ignition Switch, PASS-Key III+ Stoplamp Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, ® PASS-Key III+ Empty Spare Airbag Spare Windshield Wiper Climate Control System, Ignition Window Retained Accessory Power Empty Electric Power Steering, Steering Wheel Control Sunroof 6-126...
  • Page 399: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Spare The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the vehicle. Lift off the cover to check Empty the fuses. See Engine Compartment Overview on Audio System page 6 14 for more information on location. XM Radio , OnStar Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components Engine Control Module,...
  • Page 400 Fuses Usage SPARES Spares Antilock Brake System Blank Blank Blank Blank REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger COOL FAN2 Engine Cooling Fan High Speed CRNK Starter COOL FAN 1 Engine Cooling Fan Low Speed BCM3 Body Control Module 3 BCM2 Body Control Module 2 FOG LAMP Fog Lamps HORN...
  • Page 401 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage LT HI BEAM Driver Side High Beam Lamp A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch RT LO BEAM Passenger Side Low Beam Lamp CHMSL Center High Mount Stop Lamp LT LO BEAM Driver Side Low Beam Lamp ABS2 Antilock Brake System 2 Daytime Running Lamps Blank...
  • Page 402 Relays Usage Relays Usage REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger WPR ON/OFF Windshield Wiper On/Off AIR SOL COOL FAN 1 Engine Cooling Fan 1 AIR Solenoid (L61)/Engine Cooling (TURBO: PWR/TRN Powertrain Fan 2 (LNF) COOL FAN 2) AIR PUMP AIR Pump WPR HI/LO Windshield Wiper High/Low Speed A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch...
  • Page 403: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 11 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
  • Page 404 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission (Bottom Pan Removal) 6.6 L 7.0 qt Manual Transmission, 2.0L L4 Engine 1.9 L 2.0 qt (Complete Drain and Refill) Manual Transmission, 2.2L L4 Engine 1.6 L 1.7 qt (Complete Drain and Refill) Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate.
  • Page 405 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......7-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..7-11 Introduction .
  • Page 406: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. Introduction See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 25. Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary driving limits.
  • Page 407: Scheduled Maintenance

    The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants year and the oil life system must be reset. Your dealer/ on page 7 11 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on retailer has trained service technicians who will perform page 7 13.
  • Page 408 Maintenance Maintenance Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on Perform all services described in Maintenance . page 6 17. An Emission Control Service. Steering and suspension inspection. Visual Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or on page 6 29.
  • Page 409: Additional Required Services

    Restraint system component check. See Checking Once a Year the Restraint Systems on page 2 74. Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Services on page 7 8. Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine) on page 6 23 Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park) or Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine) on mechanism check.
  • Page 410 First Engine Oil Change After Every First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles 160 000 km/100,000 Miles Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. Spark plug replacement. An Emission Control Service. First Engine Oil Change After Every First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles 240 000 km/150,000 Miles...
  • Page 411 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance Maintenance Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. Engine coolant level check. Windshield washer fluid level check. Tire inflation pressures check. Tire wear inspection. Rotate tires. Fluids visual leak check. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). Brake system inspection.
  • Page 412: Owner Checks And Services

    Owner Checks and Services 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only Starter Switch Check in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift WARNING: lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal down...
  • Page 413: Ignition Transmission Lock Check

    Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. WARNING: For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
  • Page 414 Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set Transmission P (Park) Mechanism the parking brake. Check To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the WARNING: regular brake pedal.
  • Page 415: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ® Engine Cooling water and use only DEX-COOL Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part System Coolant. See Engine Coolant on number, or specification can be obtained from your page 6 29.
  • Page 416 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic DEXRON -VI Automatic Hood Latch Transmission Transmission Fluid. Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock Latch, Pivots, in Canada 992723) or lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Cylinders Spring Anchor, meeting requirements of NLGI #2,...
  • Page 417: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 15909459 A3099C 2.2L L4 Engine 22731072 A3054C Engine Oil Filter...
  • Page 418: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine Drive Belt Routing Dotted line shows routing for vehicles without air conditioning. 7-14 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 419: Maintenance Record

    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. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 7-15...
  • Page 420 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading 7-16 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 421 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 7-17...
  • Page 422 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading 7-18 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 423: Customer Assistance Information

    Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ... 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ......8-15 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .
  • Page 424: Customer Assistance And Information

    Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your 1-800-263-3777 (English), or 1-800-263-7854 (French). dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle to give your inquiry prompt attention.
  • Page 425 STEP THREE U.S. Owners: Both General Motors You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the and your dealer are committed to making sure you are toll-free telephone number or write them at the following completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, address: if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the BBB Auto Line Program...
  • Page 426 STEP THREE Canadian Owners: In the event that For further information concerning eligibility in the you do not feel your concerns have been addressed Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call after following the procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2, toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call the General Motors General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777...
  • Page 427: Online Owner Center

    My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. Online service and maintenance records My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as Find Chevrolet dealers for service nationwide address and phone number for each of your Exclusive privileges and offers preferred GM dealers/retailers.
  • Page 428: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty)

    Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 gmcanada.com Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes 1-800-263-3777 (English) to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be 1-800-263-7854 (French) addressed to: 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))
  • Page 429: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program

    Mexico, Central America and Caribbean The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico details, or to determine your vehicle's eligibility, visit and U.S. Virgin Islands) Customer gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Assistance...
  • Page 430: Calling For Assistance

    Description of the problem Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Coverage Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash Services are provided up to 5 years/100,000 miles and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given (160 000 km), whichever comes first.
  • Page 431 Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must Services Not Included in Roadside be over 250 km from where your trip was started to Assistance qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. copy of the repair orders.
  • Page 432: Scheduling Service Appointments

    Scheduling Service Appointments Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact repairs are required. your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle By scheduling a service appointment and advising your Limited Warranty.
  • Page 433: Additional Program Information

    Public Transportation or Fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage Reimbursement beyond the completion of the repair. If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a public transportation is used instead of the dealer's courtesy rental.
  • Page 434: Repair Facility

    Collision Parts GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with warranty. the same materials and construction methods as the Repair Facility parts with which your vehicle was originally built.
  • Page 435: If A Crash Occurs

    If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the require you to have insurance that assures repairs with tow truck operator or write down the driver's name, Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) the service's name, and the phone number.
  • Page 436 Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, private collision repair facility to fix the damage, your insurance company may initially value the repair make sure you are comfortable with them.
  • Page 437: Reporting Safety Defects

    Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Reporting Safety Defects to the http://www.safercar.gov or write to: United States Government Administrator, NHTSA If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
  • Page 438: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, Chevrolet Motor Division brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center Service Bulletins P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Service Bulletins give additional technical service...
  • Page 439: Owner Information

    Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written specifically for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the For Credit Card Orders Only Maintenance Schedule for all models.
  • Page 440: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    Event Data Recorders Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag computers that record information about the vehicle s deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will performance and how it is driven.
  • Page 441: Onstar

    Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded GM research needs or may be made available to others by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no for research purposes, where a need is shown and the personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash...
  • Page 442: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Statement Identification (RFID) This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system with RSS-210/211 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 443: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped

    Antenna Fixed Mast ........4-86 Accessories and Modifications .
  • Page 444 Audio System ........4-52 Brakes .
  • Page 445 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in a California Rear Seat Position ......2-47 Perchlorate Materials Requirements .
  • Page 446 Climate Control System ......4-14 Outlet Adjustment ....... . 4-16 Damage Repair, Collision .
  • Page 447: Enhanced Traction System (Ets) Indicator

    Driving Electronic Immobilizer Operation ® At Night ......... . . 5-18 PASS-Key III+ .
  • Page 448 Fuel (cont.) Gasoline Octane ........6-7 Filter Gasoline Specifications .
  • Page 449 Horn ..........4-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .
  • Page 450 Lights (cont.) Highbeam On ........4-31 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
  • Page 451 Maintenance Schedule Navigation System, Privacy ......8-19 Maintenance Record ......7-15 Net, Convenience .
  • Page 452 Privacy ..........8-18 Navigation System .
  • Page 453: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A

    Recreational Vehicle Towing ..... . . 5-30 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility ....8-7 Safety Belts Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
  • Page 454 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....4-84 Security Light ..........4-31 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .
  • Page 455 Tires (cont.) Tires ..........6-57 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Wheel Replacement .
  • Page 456 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..... . 6-80 Vehicle Different Size ........6-78 Control .

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