Page 1 2005 Chevrolet SSR Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Safety Belts ... 1-6 Child Restraints ... 1-19 Airbag System ... 1-38 Restraint System Check ... 1-51 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ... 2-3 Doors and Locks ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if needed when you are on the road.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Seatback Latches ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-6 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-6 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-12 Driver Position ...1-12 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-18 Passenger Position ...1-19...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats Driver’s Seat Power seat with memory seat controls shown The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Horizontal Control • Move the front of the seat control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion.
Page 9 Passenger’s Seat The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the passenger’s seat. Horizontal Control To adjust the seat, slide the control forward or rearward to move the seat forward or rearward. Vertical Control The vertical control is used to operate the power lumbar.
Page 10 Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the switches are located on the outboard side of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. This feature will heat the lower cushion and lower back of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. Press LO to turn the heater on low. Press HI to turn the heater on high.
Page 11 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 12: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches To fold the seatback forward, push the lever on the side of the seatback rearward and pull the seatback forward. To return the seatback to the upright position, push it all the way back until the latch catches. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it will return to the reclined position.
Page 13 CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it.
Page 14: 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’s just a seat on wheels.
Page 15 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 16 or the instrument panel... 1-10 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’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 17 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 18 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-19 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-22.
Page 19 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
Page 20 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-14 CAUTION: 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.
Page 21 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: 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 at the pelvic bones.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-16 CAUTION: 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.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: 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 to ﬁx it.
Page 24 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 25: Child Restraints
Passenger Position To learn how to wear the passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-12. The passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature.
Page 26: Safety Belts
What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, 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 the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 27 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
Page 28 Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 29: Child Restraints
CAUTION: (Continued) Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types.
Page 30: Child Restraint Systems
CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 31 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 32 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Page 33 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may ﬁnd these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 34: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 35: Top Strap Anchor Location
CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 36: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle is equipped with the LATCH system. It is located in the passenger seat. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 37 A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the anchors for this child restraint system, the passenger seat has visible metal anchorage points in the seat, where the seatback meets the seat cushion.
Page 38: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Your vehicle has a passenger airbag. There is an airbag off switch in the glove box you can use to turn off the passenger’s airbag. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-47 for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 39 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The passenger’s frontal airbag could inﬂate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identiﬁed as a member of a passenger airbag risk group sit in the passenger’s position...
Page 40: Securing A Child Restraint In The Passenger Seat Position
If you were using a rear-facing child restraint, turn on the passenger’s airbag when you remove the rear-facing child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger airbag risk group. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-47. CAUTION: If the passenger’s frontal airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group...
Page 41 CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle unless the passenger’s airbag has been turned off.
Page 42 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1.
Page 43 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child 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 44: Airbag System
If you were using a rear-facing child restraint, turn on the passenger’s airbag when you remove the rear-facing child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger airbag risk group. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-47. CAUTION: If the passenger’s frontal airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group...
Page 45 CAUTION: (Continued) Frontal airbags for the driver and passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They are not designed to inﬂate in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have...
Page 46 CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 47: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-41...
Page 48 The driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-42 The passenger’s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 49: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
CAUTION: 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...
Page 50 If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 16 mph (19 to 26 km/h), and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 20 to 25 mph (32 to 40 km/h).
Page 51: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For both frontal and side impact airbags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inﬂator, which inﬂates the airbag.
Page 52: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inﬂated. Some components of the airbag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal airbag and the instrument panel for the passenger’s frontal airbag and the side of the seatback closest to the driver’s...
Page 53: Airbag Off Switch
In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
Page 54 This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the passenger’s position is a member of a passenger risk group identiﬁed by the national government as follows: Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: •...
Page 55 United States To turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to off position. Canada Canada The airbag off light, located on the roof panel above the rearview mirror, will come on and stay on to let you know that the passenger’s frontal airbag is off.
Page 56 See Airbag Off Light on page 3-28. The passenger’s frontal airbag will remain off until you turn it back on again. CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 57: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12.
Page 58: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 59: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Tailgate ...2-11 Windows ...2-11 Power Windows ...2-12 Sun Visors ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-13 ®...
Page 60 Section 2 Cargo Cover ...2-36 Cargo Tie Downs ...2-39 Floor Tracks ...2-40 Cargo Net System ...2-42 Side-Saddle Storage ...2-47 Features and Controls Convertible Top ...2-51 Lowering the Convertible Top ...2-53 Raising the Convertible Top ...2-54 Vehicle Personalization ...2-59 Memory Seat ...2-59...
Page 61: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 62 If you need a new key, contact your dealer for assistance. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Page 63: Remote Keyless Entry System
Trailer Hitch Keys If your vehicle has the GM Accessory Trailer Hitch, three keys are provided for the receiving hitch lock. All three keys operate the receiving hitch lock. See “Hitches” under Towing a Trailer on page 4-35 for additional information. Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications...
Page 64: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 65 If your vehicle has the memory seat feature and you have previously programmed a seat position, the driver’s seat will move to that position when you press the unlock button. See Memory Seat on page 2-59 for more information. (Lock): Press lock to lock all the doors. Press lock again within three seconds and the horn will chirp.
Page 66: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 67: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 68: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Your power door lock switch is located on the console switchbank. See Center Console Switchbank on page 3-18 for more information. (Unlock): Press this symbol to unlock the doors from inside your vehicle. (Lock): Press this symbol to lock the doors from inside your vehicle.
Page 69: Tailgate
Tailgate To open the tailgate, do the following: 1. Open the cargo cover using the remote keyless entry transmitter or the cargo cover release button in the glovebox. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-6 and Cargo Cover on page 2-36 for more information.
Page 70: Power Windows
Power Windows The driver’s and passenger’s power window switches are located on the center console switchbank. See Center Console Switchbank on page 3-18 for more information on location. When you open a door, the window will automatically lower about a half inch. When the door is closed, the window will then close.
Page 71: Sun Visors
To program the windows, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in ACCESSORY or RUN, close the doors. 2. Fully lower the windows using the driver’s power window switches. Then raise the windows completely. The windows are now programmed. Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the sun visors.
Page 72: Testing The Alarm
If a locked door is opened with the key, without the key, or without the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The headlamps and parking lamps will ﬂash for two minutes, and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power.
Page 73: Passlock
® Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the ® Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start.
Page 74: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four different positions. 2-16 Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand.
Page 75: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used. To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to ACCESSORY, then press the button and turn the key to LOCK.
Page 76 Starting Your Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
Page 77 Automatic Transmission Operation Your automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the center console. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.
Page 78 If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever, and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) (press the button in on the console shift lever) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
Page 79 DRIVE (D) should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road driving. Select THIRD (3) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D).
Page 80: Shift Speeds
THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH and SIXTH (3, 4, 5 and 6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 81: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-30 for more information.
Page 82: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 83: Parking Your Vehicle
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 84: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-26 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 85: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 86: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror. While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side.
Page 87: Outside Power Heated Mirrors
Outside Power Heated Mirrors The vehicle has outside heated power mirrors. The power mirror control is located on the driver’s door. To adjust the power mirrors, do the following: 1. Turn the knob toward the mirror to be adjusted. 2. Move the knob in the desired direction. 3.
Page 88: Outside Automatic Dimming
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror If the vehicle has this feature, the driver’s side outside rearview mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps from behind by pushing the on and off settings on the mirror. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ®...
Page 89: Programming The Homelink
If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 90 Programming HomeLink Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink...
Page 91: Using Homelink
8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the ® programmed HomeLink button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming.
Page 92: Resetting Defaults
® Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds.
Page 93: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, pull on the lever. Use your door key to lock or unlock it. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle has one cupholder located on your instrument panel and one cupholder that is removable and snaps to the passenger’s side of the center console in the bracket provided.
Page 94: Cargo Cover
Cargo Cover Opening the Cargo Cover Notice: Opening the cargo cover manually when the convertible top is not in the full-open or full-closed position could damage the tonneau cover and the convertible top. Always make sure the convertible top is in the full-closed or full-opened position before manually opening the cargo cover.
Page 95: Removing The Cargo Cover
2. Insert the convertible top release tool and turn it to activate the emergency release. The convertible top release tool is provided by the dealer and stored in the glovebox. See your dealer if the convertible top release tool is misplaced. Removing the Cargo Cover Do not remove the factory installed drain plugs located on the inside front of the cargo cover.
Page 96 3. Locate and remove the bolts that hold the cargo cover in place. There is one bolt on each side near the front of the cargo area. 2-38 4. Slide the cover rearward and then lift up on the passenger’s side of the cargo cover. Then have another person lift the driver’s side of the cargo cover.
Page 97: Cargo Tie Downs
Emergency Cargo Cover Release Handle Notice: Using the emergency cargo cover release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the cargo area may damage it. Use the emergency cargo cover release handle only to help you open the cargo cover. Your vehicle has a glow-in-the-dark emergency cargo cover release handle located in the cargo area on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 98: Floor Tracks
Floor Tracks Your vehicle has ﬂoor tracks and side rails that can be used to install accessories in the cargo area of your vehicle. The ﬂoor tracks may have covers that can be removed so that available accessories can be installed if the optional cargo compartment trim is ordered.
Page 99 3. Slide the endcap rearward to remove it. 4. Insert the cover into the ﬂoor track and slide it all the way forward. 5. Reinstall the ﬂoor track fastener and endcap by reversing Steps 2 and 3. 6. Slide the ﬂoor track cover rearward until it rests against the endcap.
Page 100: Cargo Net System
Cargo Net System Your vehicle may have a cargo net system that attaches to the side rails and tailgate to help keep items in your cargo area from moving around. To install the cargo net system, do the following: 1. If your vehicle has the side-saddle storage bins installed, remove the bins before installing the cargo net.
Page 101 Side Rail with End Cap Removed Shown 3. Insert a locking tab into the forward end of each side rail and slide the tabs rearward. Then reinstall the endcaps on the forward ends of the side rails. If your vehicle has an access slot on the forward end of each side rail, insert the locking tab into the access slot and slide the tabs rearward.
Page 102 5. Position the cross bar vertically between the side 6. Insert the tabs located at each end of the cross bar rails as shown. into the side rails. You may need to adjust the length of the cross bar to make it ﬁt between the side rails. 2-44...
Page 103 7. Turn the cross bar so that it is horizontal as shown. 8. Slide the locking tabs in the side rails until they are aligned with the knobs on the cross bar as shown and loosely tighten the knobs. 9. Slide the cross bar to the desired location and adjust the length of the bar as necessary.
Page 104 12. Install and tighten a D-ring into each hole on the tailgate. Be sure to use the D-rings supplied with the cargo net system that have 0.9 inches (22 mm) studs. Using other D-rings will not work because the studs will not be the correct length and the cargo net system will not be secured properly.
Page 105: Side-Saddle Storage
® 15. Wrap the Velcro strap around the cross bar as shown to secure the middle portion of the cargo net. Notice: Loading items that weigh more than 75 lbs (34 kg) in the cargo net could cause damage to the cargo net and/or your vehicle. Do not load heavy items in the cargo net.
Page 106 To install the side-saddle storage bins, do the following: Removable Endcaps Shown 1. Locate and remove the endcap on the side rail near the forward end of the cargo area. If your vehicle has an access slot on the forward end of the side rails, the endcaps do not need to be removed for installation.
Page 107 4. Prepare to insert a tapping plate into the ﬂoor track by locating the end of the plate that has the shortest distance between the end of the plate and the ﬁrst stud. The distance will measure approximately 3.9 inches (100 mm). 5.
Page 108 6. Place one of the side-saddle storage bins on the ﬂoor track so that the studs on the tapping plate line up with the holes in the bottom of the bin. 2-50 7. Slide the locking tab forward in the side rail until the hole in the middle lines up with the metal bracket on the side-saddle storage bin.
Page 109: Convertible Top
8. Insert one of the D-rings through the bracket and locking plate and loosely tighten it to the side rail. Be sure to use the D-rings supplied with the side-saddle storage system that have 0.3 inches (8 mm) studs. Using other D-rings will not work because the studs will be too long and the storage bins will not be secured properly.
Page 110 Windscreen Rear View of Seatback A. Windscreen B. Bevelled Notch in Carpeted Seatback Bumper C. Protective Cap on Carpeted Seatback Bumper The vehicle may have a windscreen (A) installed to the rear of each seat to lessen wind noise while the convertible roof is retracted.
Page 111: Lowering The Convertible Top
Lowering the Convertible Top Notice: If you operate the convertible top switch continuously while the ignition is in ACCESSORY, the battery will drain and you might not be able to start your vehicle. Do not use the convertible top switch for extended periods of time when the ignition is in ACCESSORY.
Page 112: Raising The Convertible Top
If the cargo area is closed and the roof tonneau does not raise or lower, check to see if a fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-84 for more information. Contact your GM dealer if the roof tonneau still does not raise or lower after replacing the fuse.
Page 113 4. Locate the loops at the ends of the cables. One has a red band on it, and the other has a green band. The cable with the green band opens the tonneau latch, and the cable with the red band closes it. 5.
Page 114 8. Lift up on the roof tonneau and raise it to the 9. Grasp the front panel of the convertible top upright position. and pull up. More than one person is needed to do this. One person working on each side is best. 2-56...
Page 115 Driver’s side latches shown, passenger’s side similar 10. Insert the front panel into the roof latches. One person should hold the convertible top up from the rear in the closed position while another person performs the next steps. 11. Pry off the plastic cap located between the sun visors.
Page 116 13. Insert the convertible top release tool into the latch closing mechanism between the sun visors and turn it counterclockwise until the latches are secured and the convertible top is fully closed. 2-58 14. From the upright position, push down on the outer area of the boot cover panel where the hinges and hydraulic cylinders are located to separate it from the roof tonneau.
Page 117: Vehicle Personalization
Boot cover panel down, roof tonneau up 15. Push down on the roof tonneau to close and latch it. It will ﬁt together with the boot cover to form one continuous panel as it did in the upright position. 16. Using the release tool for the convertible top, hook the tool into the red loop.
Page 118 To program memory settings to each button, use the following steps: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired position. 2. Press the SET button. 3. Press and hold button 1 (for Driver 1) for three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored.
Page 119: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-5 Other Warning Devices ...3-5 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-6 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-8 Windshield Washer ...3-9 Cruise Control ...3-9 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-13...
Page 120 Section 3 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-37 Security Light ...3-37 Cruise Control Light ...3-37 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-38 Highbeam On Light ...3-38 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-38 Fuel Gage ...3-39 Auxiliary Gage Package ...3-40 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Controls and Displays ...3-42 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-45 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-52...
Page 121 NOTES...
Page 122: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview Vehicle with Automatic Transmission Shown, Manual Transmission Similar...
Page 123: Hazard Warning Flashers
A. Climate Control Vents. See Climate Control System on page 3-20 . B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-24 . C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6 . D. Exterior and Interior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-12 and Interior Lamps on page 3-16 .
Page 124: Horn
Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on the steering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to allow more room for the driver to enter and exit the vehicle. The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the steering column, under the...
Page 125 • Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-9 . • Cruise Control. Cruise Control on page 3-9 . For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-12 later in this section. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 126: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on.
Page 127: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. (Windshield Washer): To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, press the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed.
Page 128: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control Your cruise control is located at the end of your turn signal/multifunction lever. (On): Move the switch to this position to turn the cruise control system on. (Resume/Accelerate): Move the switch to this position to resume a set speed or to accelerate. (Set): Press this button, located at the end of the lever, to set a speed.
Page 129 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then apply your brakes or the clutch, if equipped. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate.
Page 130: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Page 131: Headlamps On Reminder
The exterior lamps control operates the following systems: • Headlamps • Taillamps • Parking Lamps • License Lamps • Sidemarker Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • Interior Courtesy Lamps (Fog Lamp Indicator Light): This light illuminates when the fog lamps are turned on. See Fog Lamps on page 3-15 for more information.
Page 132: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
Page 133: Fog Lamps
There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay.
Page 134: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps (Exterior and Interior Lamp Controls): These controls (B) are used to operate the exterior and interior lamps. Information on the interior lamps follows. For more information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-12 . 3-16 (Interior Lamp Control): The interior lamp control (A) is located to the left of the steering wheel and is used to adjust the brightness of the instrument...
Page 135: Theater Dimming
Theater Dimming This feature allows for a three to ﬁve-second fade out of the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off. Exit Lighting With the exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition to help you see while exiting the vehicle.
Page 136: Center Console Switchbank
Center Console Switchbank The following controls are located on your center console switchbank: Automatic Transmission shown, Manual Transmission similar A. Driver Power Window. See Power Windows on page 2-12 . B. Traction Control System (TCS) (Automatic Transmission Only). See Traction Control System (TCS) (Automatic Transmission) on page 4-8 .
Page 137: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should.
Page 138: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System A. Temperature Knob B. Fan Knob C. Mode Knob With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. Temperature Knob The left knob on the control panel is used to adjust the temperature of the air in the vehicle.
Page 139: Defogging And Defrosting
Press this button on the fan knob to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light on the button will come on to let you know the recirculation mode is activated. Recirculation is only available in the bi-level and vent modes.
Page 140: Outlet Adjustment
(Maximum Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. The rear window defogger and heated outside mirrors will turn on, and the fan speed will be at the highest setting (5). The temperature will be at the hottest setting also.
Page 141: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 142: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 143: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running.
Page 144: Tachometer
Tachometer Notice: If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area.
Page 145: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 146: Airbag Off Light
Airbag Off Light When you turn the passenger’s frontal airbag off, the airbag off light, located on the roof panel above the rearview mirror, will come on and stay on to remind you that the airbag has been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the passenger’s frontal airbag back on again.
Page 147: Charging System Light
CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The passenger’s frontal airbag could inﬂate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identiﬁed as a member of a passenger airbag risk group sit in the passenger’s position...
Page 148: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-23 for more information. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully.
Page 149: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
Page 150: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
If the TC (traction control) warning light stays on or comes on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off then back on. If the light still stays on or comes back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service.
Page 151 Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 152: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 153 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5 . Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 154: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage United States The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). 3-36 CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre.
Page 155: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light This light is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. Once the engine oil has been changed, the light must be reset. Until it is reset, the light will be displayed when the engine is on. For more information on resetting the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 .
Page 156: Reduced Engine Power Light
Reduced Engine Power Light This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced. The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle.
Page 157: Fuel Gage
When the fuel level is low in your vehicle, the check gages light will come on and a chime will sound. You will also see a FUEL LEVEL LOW message on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45 for more information.
Page 158: Auxiliary Gage Package
Auxiliary Gage Package A. Voltmeter Gage B. Delivered Torque Gage C. Outside Temperature Gage Your vehicle may have an auxiliary gage package located at the front of the center console. 3-40 Voltmeter Gage This gage (A) is located on the left side of the gage package.
Page 159 You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive while the gage is in the warning zone, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system.
Page 160: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. It is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/ status messages. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located on the steering wheel.
Page 161: Trip Information
(Personalization): Press this button to access the vehicle personalization menu and customize the personalization settings on your vehicle. (Select): Press this button to reset certain DIC functions, acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC, and set your personalization settings.
Page 162 Fuel Range Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears to display the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. The display will show FUEL LEVEL LOW and a chime will sound if the fuel level is low.
Page 163: Dic Warnings And Messages
Personalization (Personalization): Press this button to access the vehicle personalization menu and customize the personalization settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 for more information. Select (Select): Press this button to reset certain DIC functions, acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC, and set your personalization settings.
Page 164: Battery Voltage Too Low
Battery Voltage Too Low This message will be displayed when the battery voltage is lower than normal and you try to raise or lower the convertible top. The charging system light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 3-29 for more information.
Page 165: Engine Coolant Hot Idle Engine
Engine Coolant Hot Idle Engine Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If the cooling system temperature becomes too hot, this message will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime.
Page 166: Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
Hdr (Header) Latch Switch Fault This message will be displayed on the DIC when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is a fault with this switch. If the message persists, see your GM dealer for service. Manually Open Tonneau This message will be displayed on the DIC when trying to raise or lower the convertible top while the...
Page 167: Passenger Door Ajar
Passenger Door Ajar If the passenger’s door is not fully closed, this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Stop the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again. Fully closing the passenger’s door will clear this message from the display, or you can press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display.
Page 168: Service Air Bag
When operating the top in low temperatures, such as below 32°F (0°C), the time needed to cycle the top will increase. This may cause the top movement to stop and the Roof Cycle Timeout message to appear on the DIC display. If this occurs, you may release the convertible top switch and press it again to continue the cycle.
Page 169: Stop Vehicle
Stop Vehicle This message will be displayed when attempting to release the cargo cover while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle must be stopped to release the cargo cover. See Cargo Cover on page 2-36 for more information. Tlat (Tonneau Latch) Hall Switch Fault This message will be displayed when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is a problem with this switch.
Page 170: Dic Vehicle Personalization
Turn Signal On If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 mile (1.2 km), this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the display.
Page 171 Automatic Locking (Automatic Transmission only) This feature allows you to choose how the vehicle’s doors are locked on your automatic transmission vehicle. Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC LOCKING appears in the display. To access the modes for AUTOMATIC LOCKING, press the select button. Once AUTOMATIC LOCKING is selected, press the select button to scroll through the following modes: Mode 1: LOCK DOORS OUT OF PARK...
Page 172 Scroll through the list of modes. When the mode you want is displayed on the DIC, press the personalization button to set your choice, return to the personalization menu, and advance to the next programmable feature. For more information on automatic door locks, see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-10 .
Page 173 To access the modes for REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK, press the select button. Once REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK is selected, press the select button to scroll through the following modes: Mode 1: UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH Mode 2: UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF Mode 3: UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN Mode 4: UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS If you choose Mode 1, the parking lamps will ﬂash each time you press the button with the unlock symbol on...
Page 174: Perimeter Lighting
Perimeter Lighting This feature allows you to choose whether or not certain exterior lamps turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Press the personalization button until PERIMETER LIGHTING appears in the display. To access the modes for PERIMETER LIGHTING, press the select button.
Page 175 Alarm Warning Type This feature allows you to choose the type of alarm warning feedback that will occur. Press the select button until ALARM WARNING TYPE appears on the DIC. Once ALARM WARNING TYPE is selected, press the select button to scroll through the following modes: Mode 1: ALARM WARNING: BOTH Mode 2: ALARM WARNING: OFF Mode 3: ALARM WARNING: HORN...
Page 176: Audio System(S)
Display Units – U.S./MET The feature allows you to choose the measurement units. Press the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS – U.S./MET appears in the display. To access the modes for DISPLAY UNITS – U.S./MET, press the select button. Once DISPLAY UNITS – U.S./MET is selected, press the select button to scroll through the following modes: Mode 1: UNITS: U.S.
Page 177: Setting The Time
Setting the Time The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display. AM or PM will appear on the display for morning or evening hours.
Page 178: Finding A Station
For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available). To change the default on the display, press the DISPL knob until you see the display you want, then hold this knob for two seconds.
Page 179: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3.
Page 180 Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 181: Rds Messages
BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency.
Page 182: Radio Messages
If TRAF is on the display, press the TRAF button to turn of the traffic announcements. The radio will play the traffic announcement if the volume is low. The radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.
Page 183 2 FLD (Next): Press this pushbutton to go to the next track. TRACK and the track number will appear on the display. If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the CD. 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track.
Page 184: Mp3 Format
EJT (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed ﬁrst. Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format This MP3 player will accept MP3 ﬁles that were recorded on an up to 700 MB CD-R CD.
Page 185 When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio ﬁles, but no folders, all ﬁles will be located under the root folder. The folder down and the folder up buttons will search playlists (Px) ﬁrst and then go to the root folder.
Page 186 If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display.
Page 187 To random all the tracks on the CD, press and hold this pushbutton for two seconds. You will hear a beep and CD RDM will appear on the display. This feature will not work with playlists. When in random, pressing and releasing either SEEK arrow will take you to the next or previous random track.
Page 188 BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded.
Page 189: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD Base Radio shown, Bose Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. INFO (Information): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time.
Page 190 If your vehicle is equipped with Bose ® have AudioPilot noise compensation technology. ® AudioPilot monitors the level of noise in the vehicle and automatically increases or decreases the level of the audio to keep the audio above the noise. ®...
Page 191: Setting The Tone (Bass/Treble)
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station that was set will return for that pushbutton. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. To store an equalization setting to a preset station perform the following: 1.
Page 192: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
® The Bose system will automatically adjust the equalization to compensate for the change in acoustics when the convertible top is down. The radio will mute when the equalization switches just at the end of the top down cycle and just at the beginning of the top up cycle.
Page 193 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY.
Page 194 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2.
Page 195 Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the CD.
Page 196 To load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When ﬁnished loading CDs, press the LOAD button to cancel the loading function. The radio will begin to play the last CD loaded. If more than one CD has been loaded, a number for each CD will appear on the display.
Page 197 (Forward): Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release the button to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. RPT (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CD can be repeated.
Page 198: Using Song List Mode
To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until CD SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the ﬁrst track of each loaded CD.
Page 199 To delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press either SEEK or TYPE arrow to select the desired track to be deleted.
Page 200: Theft-Deterrent Feature
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. Theft-Deterrent Feature ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio.
Page 201: Radio Reception
Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
Page 202 NOTES 3-84...
Page 203: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) (Automatic Transmission) ...4-8 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-12 Loss of Control ...4-13...
Page 204: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-6. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 205: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: •...
Page 206 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.
Page 207: Control Of A Vehicle
Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision.
Page 208: Braking
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.
Page 209 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.
Page 210: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 211 When the system is on, this warning light will come on to let you know if there’s a problem. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the Traction Control System (TCS) is on and you drive faster than 100 mph (161 km/h), the system will turn off and the TC warning light will come on.
Page 212: Steering
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 213: 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 214: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 215: Loss Of Control
• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 216 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 217: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 218: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 219 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 220: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Page 221: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 222: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 223: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready.
Page 224: Hill And Mountain Roads
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then here are some tips: • Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. • Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides.
Page 225 • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. CAUTION: If you do not shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well.
Page 226: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-52. 4-24 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 227 What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall.
Page 228: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
Page 229 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 230: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 231: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle 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. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 232 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certiﬁcation/Tire label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. See “Certiﬁcation/Tire Label” later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1.
Page 233 Example 2 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 = Available Cargo Weight = Total Item 400 lbs (181 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 234 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inﬂation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Page 235 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Page 236: Towing
Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment. Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause damage.
Page 237: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch load from the Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) for your vehicle. The CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry. The CWR does not include the weight of the people inside, but you can ﬁgure about 150 lbs (68 kg) for each seating position.
Page 238: If You Decide To Pull A Trailer
If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly.
Page 239: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Page 240: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 241 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll ﬁnd these numbers on the Certiﬁcation label at the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 242 Installing the Ball Rod To install the ball rod do the following: 1. Remove the cover of the housing located behind the license plate area by pushing in the tabs and pulling downward. 4-40 2. Be sure the unit is unlocked before pretensioning. Unlock using the key.
Page 243 Then pretension the ball rod by pulling out the handwheel and turning it counterclockwise. When the ball is pretensioned, it means: • The red area of the handwheel should be opposite the white marking on the ball rod. • The key cannot be withdrawn. •...
Page 244 Removing the Ball Rod To remove the ball rod do the following: 1. Open the lock cover on the handwheel and unlock with the key. 4-42 2. Hold the ball rod tight with one hand, tighten the handwheel slightly and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
Page 245: Trailer Brakes
4. Reinstall the housing cover. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 246: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Page 247: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy-duty turn signal ﬂasher (included in the optional trailering package). The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
Page 248: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1.
Page 249: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission ﬂuid (don’t overﬁll), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake system.
Page 250 NOTES 4-48...
Page 251: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11...
Page 252 Section 5 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-60 Buying New Tires ...5-61 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-62 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-63 Wheel Replacement ...5-63 Tire Chains ...5-66 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-66 Tire Inﬂator Kit ...5-68 Air Compressor ...5-70 Appearance Care ...5-74 Fabric/Carpet ...5-74...
Page 253: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 254: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12.
Page 255: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Page 256: California Fuel
California Fuel If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal speciﬁcations, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Page 257: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty.
Page 258: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: 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 pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 259 While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel ﬁll opening. CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 260: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 261: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Release the secondary latch at the front of the hood. 3. After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position.
Page 262: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 263: Engine Oil
A. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-38. B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13.
Page 264: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 265: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identiﬁed as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M.
Page 266: Engine Oil Life System
Your vehicle’s engine is ﬁlled at the factory with a ® Mobil 1 synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for your vehicle. Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available. You can add substitute oil designated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures.
Page 267: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a change engine oil light being turned on, reset the system.
Page 268: Engine Cover
Engine Cover Your vehicle has a removable engine cover. To remove the engine cover do the following: 1. Remove the engine cover insert if your vehicle has one. See “Engine Cover Insert” following for instructions. 2. Unscrew the four bolts from the engine and lift off the cover.
Page 269: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Use the following procedure to remove the engine cover insert: 1. Using a ﬂat-bladed tool, lift up on the front outboard edges of the engine cover insert to release the clips. 2. Slide the engine cover insert rearward to release the insert from the two hooks located at the rear outboard edges of the insert.
Page 270: How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required. To inspect or replace the ﬁlter, do the following: 1.
Page 271: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change the Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter at the ﬁrst oil change after 25,000 miles (41 500 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: •...
Page 272 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold ﬂuid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference.
Page 273: How To Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The ﬂuid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or in the HOT or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4.
Page 274: Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However, the ﬂuid in your manual transmission does not require changing. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership service department.
Page 275: Hydraulic Clutch
How to Add Fluid Here is how to add ﬂuid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of ﬂuid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 1. Remove the ﬁller plug. 2. Add ﬂuid at the ﬁller plug hole. Add only enough ﬂuid to bring the ﬂuid level up to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 276: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add only ®...
Page 277: Checking Coolant
Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 278: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture to the coolant surge tank, but be careful not to spill it. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 279: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 280: Cooling System
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
Page 281 When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at least up to the FULL COLD mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 282: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for more information.
Page 283: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 284: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 285: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 286: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. Look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. The ﬂuid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN, but not over the MAX mark.
Page 287: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly.
Page 288: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
Page 289 CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Page 290 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on the other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal and a remote negative ( ) jump starting terminal. You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery.
Page 291 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle.
Page 292 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to 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 negative ( ) terminal of the good battery.
Page 293: Rear Axle
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 294: Headlamp Aiming
What to Use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for the type of ﬂuid to use. Headlamp Aiming If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected. If you believe your headlamps need to be re-aimed, we recommend that you take your vehicle to the dealer for service.
Page 295 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly. There are separate sockets for the high and low-beam headlamps. 4. Pull the bulb socket out of the headlamp assembly. 5. Disconnect the bulb socket from the wiring harness and replace the unit.
Page 296: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps Front Turn and Parking Lamps To replace the front turn or parking lamp bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Locate the bar that runs across the front of the vehicle and remove the two screws located near the front of the hood that hold the bar in place.
Page 297: Sidemarker Lamps
5. Locate and release the tabs behind the grille that hold the lamp assembly in place. Unsnap the tabs and push forward to remove the lamp assembly. 6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to access the bulb. 7. Pull the old bulb out of the socket and push in a new bulb.
Page 298: Taillamps
Taillamps To replace a taillamp bulb, do the following: 1. Reach underneath the rear of the vehicle. 2. Find the bulb socket, twist counterclockwise, and remove it from the lamp assembly. 5-48 3. Pull the old bulb out of the socket and push in a new bulb.
Page 299: Back-Up Lamps
Back-Up Lamps To replace a back-up lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Reach underneath the vehicle near the license plate and ﬁnd the bulb socket. 2. Remove the socket from the lamp assembly by locating and then squeezing the release tab while turning the socket counterclockwise.
Page 300: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected periodically for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14.
Page 301 4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end (B). The plastic caps (C) will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted.
Page 302: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 303: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Winter Tires If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces but they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads.
Page 304: Tire Size
(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Page 305: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75, as shown in item C, of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide. (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
Page 306 Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Page 307 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation pressure and shown on the tire placard. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Page 308: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inﬂation or over-inﬂation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inﬂation), you can get the following: •...
Page 309 Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inﬂation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no further adjustment is necessary. If the inﬂation pressure is low, add air until you reach the recommended amount.
Page 310: Tire Inspection And Rotation
When you end this high-speed driving, return the tires to the cold inﬂation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. Example: You will ﬁnd the maximum load and inﬂation pressure molded on the tire’s sidewall, in small letters, near the rim ﬂange.
Page 311: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29, for examples of these labels and where they are located on your vehicle.
Page 312: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 313: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 314 Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.
Page 315: Used Replacement Wheels
CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads of the wheel nuts. If you do, the wheel nuts might come loose and the wheel could fall off, causing a crash. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
Page 316: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
Page 317 If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place and stopping. Then do this: 1. Turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers. 2. Park your vehicle. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake ﬁrmly and put the shift lever in PARK (P).
Page 318: Tire Inﬂator Kit
Tire Inﬂator Kit Your vehicle is equipped with a tire inﬂator kit. It is located behind the driver’s seat of your vehicle. The repair kit contains the following: A. Air Compressor F. Air Pressure Gage B. Tire Sealant G. Sealant Filling C.
Page 319: Tire Sealant
Tire Sealant The kit contains a liquid sealant that when injected into a ﬂat tire, may temporarily repair nail holes or cuts in the tread area of the tire. The tire sealant cannot repair tire damage caused while driving on a ﬂat tire or a tire that has had a “blow out”...
Page 320: Air Compressor
Tire Inﬂator Kit Storage The tire inﬂator kit is stored behind the driver’s seat in your vehicle. To reinstall the kit after use, do the following: CAUTION: Storing the tire inﬂator kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 321 To inﬂate the tire, do the following: 1. Park your vehicle. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake ﬁrmly and put the shift lever in Park (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-24 for more information.
Page 322 Notice: The car engine must be running to avoid draining the battery while running the air compressor. 3. Start your vehicle. 4. Turn the compressor on (I) to inﬂate the tire. CAUTION: Inﬂating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inﬂator instructions, and inﬂate the tire to its recommended pressure.
Page 323 6. Inﬂate the tire for up to a maximum of six minutes. Notice: If 26 psi (179 kPa) tire pressure cannot be reached after six minutes the vehicle should not be driven farther. Damage to the tire is severe and the sealant will not be effective.
Page 324: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled in an enclosed space.
Page 325: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Most stains can be removed with club soda water. To clean, use the following instructions: 1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. For solids: remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush. 2. Apply club soda water to a clean, soft, white cloth. Do not over-saturate;...
Page 326: Vinyl
Stains caused by oil and grease can be cleaned with an approved GM cleaner and a clean, white cloth. 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry completely. 3. If a stain remains, follow the “Using Cleaner on Fabric”...
Page 327: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 328: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-77. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish.
Page 329: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap, or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a glass cleaning liquid or powder and water solution.
Page 330: Tires
Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 331: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
Page 332: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Description Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Cleans, shines, and Foaming Tire Shine protects in one step. Low Gloss No wiping necessary. Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans Wash Wax Concentrate and lightly waxes.
Page 333: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 334: Windshield Wiper Fuses
Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to get it ﬁxed.
Page 335: Floor Console Fuse Block
Floor Console Fuse Block The ﬂoor console fuse block is located on the console between the two seats, on the passenger’s side. To remove the fuse block cover and access the fuses, do the following: 1. Move the passenger’s seat all the way forward and tilt the seatback forward.
Page 336 5-86 Fuses Usage Rear Window Defogger Truck Body Controller Rear Window Defogger Driver Seat Module Truck Body Controller Blank Driver’s Door Module, Power Mirrors Ampliﬁer Blank Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Driver’s Side Rear Parking Lamp Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Passenger’s Side Rear Parking Lamp Blank Blank...
Page 337 Fuses Usage Blank ® HomeLink System Roof Door Module Transmission Control Module Truck Body Controller Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Windshield Wipers Stoplamps Blank Climate Control System, Driver’s Door Unlock Front Parking Lamps Driver’s Side Turn Signal Climate Control System Truck Body Controller Radio Trailer Parking Lamps Passenger’s Side Turn Signal...
Page 338: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 5-88 To remove the fuse block cover and access the fuses, do the following: 1.
Page 339 Fuses Usage Auxiliary Power 2 Passenger’s Side High Beam Headlamp Passenger’s Side Low Beam Headlamp Driver’s Side High Beam Headlamp Driver’s Side Low Beam Headlamp Cargo Cover Release Transmission Control Module/Canister Fuses Usage Truck Body Controller Windshield Washer Driver’s Side Stoplamp/Turn Signals Fuel Pump Fog Lamps Stoplamps...
Page 340 Fuses Automatic Transmission Shift Interlock Control System Back-up lamps, Lock Out Engine Control Module Oxygen Sensor B Injector B Air Conditioning Engine Control Module (ECM), Transmission Control Module (TCM) Transmission Engine 1 Engine Control Module, Electronic Brake Controller Oxygen Sensor A Injector A Engine Cooling Fan Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Page 341: Relay Center
Relay Center There is a relay center located in the area where the convertible top is stored when it is open. To access the relay center, do the following: 1. Open the convertible top until the roof tonneau and the boot cover panel are upright so that you can reach into the convertible top storage area as shown.
Page 342 4. Locate the relay center inside the box. It is located toward the driver’s side of the vehicle. 5. Press in the tabs at each end of the relay center cover and lift to remove. 6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the relay center cover and close the water-tight box.
Page 343: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Air conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Rear Axle 8.6 (Automatic) 9.5 (Manual) Transmission...
Page 344 NOTES 5-94...
Page 345 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12...
Page 346: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids...
Page 347: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 348: Scheduled Maintenance
If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition.
Page 349 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 350: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 351: Maintenance Footnotes
Service and Miles (Kilometers) Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to...
Page 352: Owner Checks And Services
(d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Page 353: At Each Fuel Fill
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any ﬂuids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll.
Page 354: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, contact your ® GM Goodwrench dealer for service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL, push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine.
Page 355: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 356: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identiﬁed as synthetic, and should also be identiﬁed with the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for...
Page 357 Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil Manual (GM Part No. U.S. 89021806, Transmission in Canada 89021807). ® DEXRON -III Automatic Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for Transmission “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” on the label. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Cylinders in Canada 10953474).
Page 358: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part Automatic Transmission Filter Kit Engine Air Cleaner Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s Side — 20 inches (500 mm) Passenger’s Side —...
Page 359: 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. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 360 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 361 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 362 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 363: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-10 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects ...7-11...
Page 364: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 365 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have.
Page 366: Online Owner Center
Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 367 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7...
Page 368: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 369: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 370: Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 371: Additional Program Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30.00 a day and must be supported by receipts.
Page 372: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Page 373: Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 374: Service Bulletins
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 375: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 376 NOTES 7-14...
Page 377 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-18 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-83 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-19 Air Compressor ... 5-70 Air Conditioning ... 3-20 Airbag Off Light ... 3-28 Readiness Light ... 3-27 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ... 7-10 Airbag System ...
Page 378 Battery ... 5-38 Run-Down Protection ... 3-17 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ... 4-21 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... 4-6 Emergencies ... 4-8 Parking ... 2-23 System Warning Light ... 3-30 Brakes ... 5-35 Braking ... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ...
Page 379 Child Restraints (cont.) Older Children ... 1-19 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ... 1-32 Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position ... 1-34 Top Strap ... 1-28 Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-29 Cigarette Lighter ... 3-19 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...
Page 380 Daytime Running Lamps ... 3-14 Defensive Driving ... 4-2 Doing Your Own Service Work ... 5-4 Door Locks ... 2-9 Power Door Locks ... 2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-10 Driver Position, Safety Belt ... 1-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ... 3-42 DIC Controls and Displays ...
Page 381 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ... 7-10 Exit Lighting ... 3-17 Extender, Safety Belt ... 1-19 Exterior Lamps ... 3-12 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ... 5-19 Finish Damage ... 5-80 Flash-to-Pass ... 3-8 Flat Tire ... 5-66 Floor Tracks ... 2-40 Fluid Automatic Transmission ...
Page 382 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-5 Headlamp Aiming ... 5-44 Headlamps ... 5-44 Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-14 Bulb Replacement ... 5-44 Daytime Running Lamps ... 3-14 Electrical System ... 5-83 Flash-to-Pass ... 3-8 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ... 5-46 Halogen Bulbs ...
Page 383 Labelling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-53 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ... 3-17 Exterior ... 3-12 Fog ... 3-15 Interior ... 3-16 Map ... 3-17 LATCH System Child Restraints ... 1-30 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ... 1-32 Latches, Seatback ...
Page 384 Manual Transmission Fluid ... 5-24 Operation ... 2-21 Map Lamps ... 3-17 Map Pocket ... 2-35 Memory Seat ... 2-59 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ... 3-45 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® with HomeLink ... 2-28 Manual Rearview Mirror ... 2-28 Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror ...
Page 385 Power Accessory Outlets ... 3-18 Door Locks ... 2-10 Electrical System ... 5-84 Reduced Engine Light ... 3-38 Retained Accessory (RAP) ... 2-17 Seat ... 1-2 Steering Fluid ... 5-33 Windows ... 2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-10 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ...
Page 386 Safety Belt Reminder Light ... 3-26 Safety Belts Care of ... 5-77 Driver Position ... 1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-12 Passenger Position ... 1-19 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-11 Safety Belt Extender ... 1-19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...
Page 387 Tachometer ... 3-26 Tailgate ... 2-11 Taillamps ... 5-48 TCS Warning Light ... 3-31 Theater Dimming ... 3-17 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ... 3-82 Theft-Deterrent Systems ... 2-13 Content Theft-Deterrent ... 2-13 ® Passlock ... 2-15 Tilt Wheel ... 3-6 Tires ... 5-52 Air Compressor ...
Page 388 Vehicle Control ... 4-5 Damage Warnings ... iv Parking Your ... 2-25 Symbols ... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ... 7-10 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 5-82 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ... 5-83 Vehicle Personalization DIC ... 3-52 Memory Seat ...

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Chevrolet 2005 SSR Pickup Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Homelink Transmitter

Storage Areas

Convertible Top

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Bulb Replacement

Headlamp Aiming

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

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