Page 1 2005 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-7 Safety Belts ... 1-8 Child Restraints ... 1-26 Airbag System ... 1-46 Restraint System Check ... 1-62 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name VIBE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
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 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-5 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Driver Position ...1-14...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9: Driver Seat Height Adjuster
Driver Seat Height Adjuster The manual driver seat height adjuster is located on the outboard side of the seat. To raise the seat, ratchet the lever upward until the seat is at the desired height. To lower the seat, ratchet the lever downward until the seat is at the desired height.
Page 10 But do not 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 11: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Press the release button near the base of the restraint to lower and raise the restraint to a comfortable position.
Page 12 You can fold the front passenger’s seatback down to allow for more cargo space or as a temporary table while the vehicle is stopped. To fold the seatback down, do the following: 1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position and make sure the seatback is at the most upright position and locked.
Page 13: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation You can fold either side of the seatback down for more cargo space. The rear right side seatback can also be used as a temporary table while the vehicle is stopped. Make sure the front seatback isn’t reclined or in the rearward most position.
Page 14: Safety Belts
To fold either seatback down, do the following: 1. Pull up on the lock release knob, located on the top of the seatbacks. 2. Fold the seatback down. Each seatback can be folded separately. To raise the seatback, do the following: 1.
Page 15 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-10...
Page 17 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18 or the instrument panel... 1-12 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 19 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
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 1-26 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-28.
Page 21 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-25. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-16 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 23 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 24 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 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 25 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 26: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
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 27: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 28 Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 29 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you 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 pelvic bones.
Page 30: Safety Belt Pretensioners
The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 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 31: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 32: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-26 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.
Page 33 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. 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?
Page 34: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 35 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
Page 36 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. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
Page 37: 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 38 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. 1-32 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 39 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 40: Where To Put The Restraint
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 41: Top Strap
CAUTION: (Continued) If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.
Page 42 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. 1-36 CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor...
Page 43: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Anchor the top strap to one of the top strap anchors. Your vehicle has top strap anchors for the rear seating positions. You will ﬁnd three top strap anchors in a covered compartment on the ﬂoor of the rear cargo area. To access the anchors, open the compartment doors marked with...
Page 44: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors for the outside rear seat positions. 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 45: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For
To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position. To assist you in locating the anchors for this child restraint system, place your hand in a palm-up position and reach up between the seat cushion and the seatback, just under the label.
Page 46: Securing A Child Restraint In A
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-38. See Top Strap on page 1-35 if the child restraint has one. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 47 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. 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 48: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-34. In addition, your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Page 49 If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat position, move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Seats on page 1-2. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-38.
Page 50 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 51 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. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 52: Airbag System
If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer. If the airbag readiness light and the OFF light in the passenger airbag status indicator come on together, it may mean there is a malfunction in the passenger sensing system.
Page 53 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 54 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inﬂation before and during a crash.
Page 55: Where Are The Airbags
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29 for more information.
Page 56 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver, it is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger, it is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 57: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag 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 58 Airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbag could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the object were moving. • If the object deforms, the airbag could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the object does not deform.
Page 59: 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 60: 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 – the steering wheel hub for the driver’s airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, the side of the seatback closest to the front doors for the seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped), and the ceiling of your...
Page 61 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
Page 62: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. A passenger airbag status indicator on the instrument panel will be visible when you turn your ignition key to ON. The words ON and OFF will be visible in the passenger airbag status indicator during the system check.
Page 63 CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions, no...
Page 64 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible.
Page 65 If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
Page 66: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers or seat backpacks can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers, seat backpacks or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Page 67 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or height, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
Page 68: Restraint System Check
Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my advanced airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the driver’s seat), or the instrument panel can affect the operation of the advanced airbag system.
Page 69: Replacing Restraint System Parts
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 70 NOTES 1-64...
Page 71: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Liftgate/Liftglass ...2-11 Windows ...2-13 Manual Windows ...2-14 Power Windows ...2-14 Sun Visors ...2-14...
Page 72: 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. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 73 One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the key tag from the key and gives it to the ﬁrst owner. Each tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualiﬁed locksmith how to make extra keys.
Page 74: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 75: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. The remote keyless entry transmitter will look different if your vehicle was purchased in Canada, however it will operate the same.
Page 76: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
Page 77: 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 78: Power Door Locks
To manually lock the door from the inside, press the knob on the door forward. To unlock the door, press the knob rearward. With manual locks, you must use the key to lock and unlock the liftgate. Power Door Locks If your vehicle has this feature, the power door lock switch is located...
Page 79: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks If you have an automatic transaxle, your vehicle is equipped with an auto door lock/unlock feature which enables you to program your power door locks. Your vehicle left the factory programmed to Mode 4. The following is a list of the available programming options: Mode 1: All doors and liftgate lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and all...
Page 80: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside. The security locks are located on the inside of the rear door trim. 2-10 To use these locks, do the following: 1.
Page 81: Liftgate/Liftglass
If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults and older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks.
Page 82 Liftgate/Liftglass Release To unlock and open the liftgate using the key, insert the key into the keyhole and turn counterclockwise to the ﬁrst position. Raise the liftgate by hand. When closing the liftgate, use the handle to pull it down. To lock the liftgate, turn the key clockwise.
Page 83: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 84: Manual Windows
Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows If your vehicle has this feature, the switches controlling the driver’s and passenger’s windows are located on the driver’s door. The power window switch on each passenger door controls that window only.
Page 85: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent If your vehicle has this feature, the theft-deterrent system is designed to activate an alarm if any of the side doors or the liftgate is forcibly unlocked or if the battery terminal is disconnected and then...
Page 86: Testing The Alarm
Testing the Alarm To test the alarm, do the following: 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the system as described in the previous procedure. The doors and liftgate should be locked with the key or remote keyless entry transmitter. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts ﬂashing.
Page 87: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Reactivating the System Once the system is set, it will automatically reset the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again under the same conditions as described earlier. Disarming the System The alarm can be disarmed by doing one of the following: •...
Page 88: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can not turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard.
Page 89: Starting Your Engine
(B) ACC (ACCESSORY): This position operates some of your electrical accessories, such as the radio, but not the ventilation fan. It unlocks the steering wheel and ignition. To move the key from ACC to LOCK, push in the key and then turn it to LOCK. (C) ON: This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch.
Page 90 Starting Your Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your 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 91: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F ( 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 92: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. 2-22 CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 93 If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever, push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
Page 94: Overdrive Off
DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than about 27 mph (43 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 29 mph (47 km/h) or more, push your accelerator pedal all the way down.
Page 95: Manual Transaxle Operation
Manual Transaxle Operation Five-Speed Transaxle FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 96 Six-Speed Transaxle FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch.
Page 97: Shift Speeds
Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for the best fuel economy.
Page 98: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Page 99 To shift into PARK (P), do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake by pulling up on the parking brake lever. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 100: Shifting Out Of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 101: Shift Lock Release
Shift Lock Release If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Carefully pry the cover from the shift lock override, located to the right of the shift lever.
Page 102: 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. 2-32 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 103: 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 104: Mirrors
Mirrors 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. The control at the bottom of the mirror is the day/night feature that allows adjustment to the mirror so that the glare of headlamps from behind is reduced.
Page 105: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Page 106 ® OnStar Services The Safe and Sound Plan is included on new vehicles for the ﬁrst year for vehicles equipped with OnStar The plan can be extended or upgraded to the Directions and Connections Plan to meet your needs. For more ®...
Page 107: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward. Close the glove box with a ﬁrm push. Cupholder(s) There are two ﬁxed cupholders located in the console area between the two front seats. There are also two cupholders that fold out of the rear of the console storage unit.
Page 108: Floor Mats
Floor Mats The driver’s side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two locator hooks. Be sure the driver’s side ﬂoor mat is properly placed on the ﬂoor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal. How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mat To remove the ﬂoor mat,...
Page 109: Rear Cargo Accessory Track System
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System Your vehicle has a track system located on the ﬂoor of the rear cargo area. This system can be used to carry accessories in your vehicle in many ways by using the tie-down anchors provided in your vehicle or accessory packages available from your GM dealer.
Page 110: Cargo Tie Downs
Cargo Tie Downs The tire tie-down straps are designed to secure a ﬂat tire. You can also use the straps and hooks to secure your luggage. There are eight tie-down hooks located in the rear of the vehicle. The straps are located under the cargo area ﬂoor panel.
Page 111: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-13...
Page 112 Section 3 Taillamp Indicator Light ...3-39 Cruise Control Light ...3-39 Overdrive Off Light ...3-40 Highbeam On Light ...3-40 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Fuel Gage ...3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-41 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-42 Setting the Time ...3-42 Radio with CD ...3-43 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-53...
Page 113 NOTES...
Page 114: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 115 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-22. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-26. C. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 3-20. D.
Page 116: Hazard Warning Flashers
Y. Power Outlet. See Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current on page 3-18. Z. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-28. AA. Center Console Storage Area. See Center Console Storage Area on page 2-37. AB. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-37. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others.
Page 117: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel A tilt steering column allows you to adjust the steering column before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The tilt lever is located underneath, on the left side of the steering wheel column.
Page 118: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a downward (for left) position. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 119: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of the steering column controls the windshield wipers and washer. The available positions are the following: MIST: For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe.
Page 120: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield. The spray will continue until you release the lever. The wipers will run a few times. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38. To squirt washer ﬂuid on the rear window, twist the knob upward and downward as far as it will go.
Page 121 CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
Page 122 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Move the lever down to SET/COAST. Release the lever and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
Page 123: Exterior Lamps
Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. The set speed memory is also erased when the vehicle speed drops below 25 mph (40 km/h). Exterior Lamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps.
Page 124: Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps 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 125: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor on the top left corner of the instrument panel, so be sure it is not covered or the headlamps will be on continuously. When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your low-beam headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and...
Page 126: Interior Lamps Control
Interior Lamps Control Turn the wheel on the right of the control to one of the following positions: OFF: This position turns the light off. ON: This position keeps the light on all the time. (Door): This position turns the light on when any door, the liftgate or the liftglass is opened.
Page 127: Reading Lamps
Reading Lamps If you have a sunroof, you will have a reading lamp near the sunroof switch. Press the button to turn the lamp on and press it again to turn it off. If you do not have a sunroof, your vehicle’s inside rearview mirror may be equipped with reading lamps.
Page 128: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power outlet is located in the center console storage area. Your vehicle may also have an additional outlet in place of the cigarette lighter. To use the outlet, the ignition must be in ON or ACC.
Page 129: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
The power outlet is located near the center of the instrument panel. Before using the outlet, turn on the ignition and press the button next to the outlet. An indicator light in the button will come on. After using the outlet, press the button again to turn it off. The power outlet is not designed for the following electrical equipment and they may not work properly: •...
Page 130: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation (Fan): Turn the center knob away from OFF to turn the system on. Turn the knob toward HI to increase fan speed.
Page 131: Defogging And Defrosting
Temperature Control: Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button, located in the center of the instrument panel to the left of the audio system, to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the air conditioning is activated.
Page 132: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to clear fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger button is located on the center of the instrument panel, above the audio system. The defogger does not operate with the rear liftglass opened.
Page 133: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. •...
Page 134 3. Lift the snaps on the ﬁlter cover to remove the cover. 3-24 4. Remove the air ﬁlter. 5. Reverse the steps to install the new air ﬁlter. It will not cause damage to your vehicle if you choose not to replace the air ﬁlter after removing it. However, the air coming into your vehicle will not be ﬁltered.
Page 135: 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 136: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel is left in the tank and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. United States Cluster shown, Canada similar 3-26...
Page 137: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in miles. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.
Page 138: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Temperature Display The outside air temperature is displayed on the center of the instrument panel, within the speedometer. The display will show the outside air temperature in Fahrenheit with a range from 22°F to 122°F ( 30°C to 50°C). Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is...
Page 139: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, 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 diagnostic module.
Page 140: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has a passenger airbag status indicator in the instrument panel. When the ignition key is turned to ON, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped.)
Page 141: Charging System Light
If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 142: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
Page 143: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light United States With the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
Page 144: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light This light should come on brieﬂy when you start the engine. If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, there is a problem with your traction control system. The traction control system warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned to ON.
Page 145: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 146: If The Light Is Flashing
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...
Page 147: If The Light Is On Steady
If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 148: Oil Pressure Light
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the Check Engine light is on or not working properly.
Page 149: Lights On Reminder
CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine.
Page 150: Overdrive Off Light
Overdrive Off Light Your automatic transaxle has overdrive. The light will come on whenever you turn off the overdrive. See Overdrive Off on page 2-24 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light will illuminate when the headlamp high beams are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Page 151: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. There is an arrow on the fuel gage that indicates that the fuel ﬁller door is on the driver’s side of your vehicle. The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch is ON.
Page 152: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Page 153: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD The radio has a blinking red light that is used as a theft-deterrent feature. The light will blink whenever the ignition is off. 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.
Page 154: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Push this knob to display the time with the ignition off.
Page 155: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), 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, AM, or XM1 or XM2.
Page 156 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and release this button until BAL appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted.
Page 157: 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 158: Radio Messages
TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. Press this button to receive the traffic announcement from the station and brackets will be displayed around TRAF. When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 159 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 160 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 161: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when the ignition is off, ﬁrst press the eject symbol or push the RCL knob. If you insert a CD with the radio off and the ignition on, it will start to play.
Page 162 SEEK : Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press the up arrow to go to the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD.
Page 163: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD The radio has a blinking red light that is used as a theft-deterrent feature. The light will blink whenever the ignition is off. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off.
Page 164 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show the selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 165: Setting The Tone (Bass/Treble)
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, select BASS, MID, or TREB and push and hold the AUDIO knob.
Page 166 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 167: Setting Preset Ptys
If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold the P-TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTY you want to interrupt with.
Page 168 RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 169 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 170 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the display. To play a speciﬁc CD, ﬁrst press the CD AUX button, then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD. A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing and the track number will appear on the display.
Page 171 RPT (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CD can be repeated. To use repeat, do the following: • To repeat the track you are listening to, press and release the RPT button. RPT will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. •...
Page 172: Using Song List Mode
RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. To change the default on the display, track and elapsed time, press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display ﬂashes. The selected display will now be the default.
Page 173 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two seconds. When SONG LIST is pressed, one beep will be heard immediately. After two seconds of continuously pressing the SONG LIST button, two beeps will be heard to conﬁrm the track has been deleted.
Page 174: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system that includes a Radio Data System (RDS) with Program Type (PTY) selections that will seek out the kind of music you want to listen to. The radio can also communicate with the navigation system to broadcast announcements on traffic and emergency alert communications.
Page 175: Care Of Your Cd Player
Care of Your CD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. Fixed Mast Antenna The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged.
Page 176 NOTES 3-66...
Page 177: 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 ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 ® Stabilitrak System ...4-10 Panic Brake Assist ...4-11 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 Steering ...4-11...
Page 178: 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 1-8. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 179: 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 180 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 181 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.
Page 182: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 183: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. United States If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on brieﬂy when you start your vehicle.
Page 184 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 185: Braking In Emergencies
Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking. If you have anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. However, if you do not have anti-lock, your ﬁrst reaction — to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down —...
Page 186: Stabilitrak System
The TRAC OFF button is located to the left of the steering wheel below the instrument panel cluster. When getting the vehicle out of mud or newly fallen snow, turn off the traction control system. The system that controls engine performance interferes with the process of freeing the front wheels.
Page 187: Power Steering
Panic Brake Assist Your vehicle has a panic brake assist system that monitors the intention of the driver while braking. If the system senses that the driver has applied hard/fast pressure to the brake pedal, the system will generate additional pressure, making it easier for the driver to maintain brake application.
Page 188: Steering Tips
Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
Page 189: 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 190: 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’re 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 191 • 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 192: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
Page 193: 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 194: 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 195 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 196: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 197: 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 198: 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. 4-22 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 199: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted.
Page 200: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 201 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle.
Page 202: 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 5-57. 4-26 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 203 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;...
Page 204: 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 205 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 206: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud
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 207: Recovery Hook
Recovery Hook Your vehicle is equipped with a recovery hook. The recovery hook is provided at the front of your vehicle. It can only be used for pulling your vehicle out. CAUTION: The recovery hook, when used, is under a lot of force.
Page 208: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation label. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR.
Page 209 The Tire and Loading Information label also gives you the size and recommended inﬂation pressures for the factory-installed, original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-57 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64.
Page 210 Example 1 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 4-34 Total Item Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight 300 lbs (136 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) x 5 =...
Page 211 Example 3 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) x 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 212 Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR.
Page 213: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 214: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing For front-wheel-drive vehicles with a manual transaxle, only do the following: When dinghy towing, be sure to follow the posted legal speed limit. 1. Put the shift lever in NEUTRAL. 2. Turn the ignition to ACC to avoid locking the steering wheel.
Page 215: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing If your vehicle is a front-wheel drive vehicle it can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P) for an automatic transaxle and in NEUTRAL for a manual transaxle.
Page 216: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all.
Page 217: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, write to:...
Page 218: 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 or 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 219: Safety Chains
Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: • Don’t let the steel in a hitch contact the aluminum on your bumper.
Page 220: 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 221: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal ﬂasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Page 222: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 223: 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 ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10...
Page 224 Section 5 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-70 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-72 Wheel Replacement ...5-72 Tire Chains ...5-73 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-74 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-75 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-76 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-78 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...5-84 Compact Spare Tire ...5-86...
Page 225: 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 226: 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 7-11.
Page 227: Fuel
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 228: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
Page 229: Filling Your Tank
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected.
Page 230 The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The fuel door release lever is located near the ﬂoor under the driver’s seat on the outboard side. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
Page 231: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right (clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-35.
Page 232: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 233 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. The lever is located near the middle of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 4. Release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put it into the slot in the hood.
Page 234: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood of the 1.8L L4 (VIN Code 8) engine, you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 235 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-37. C. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-30. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-16.
Page 236 When you open the hood of the 1.8L L4 (VIN Code L) engine, you will see the following: 5-14...
Page 237 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-37. C. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-30. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-16.
Page 238: Engine Oil
Engine Oil If the engine oil pressure light appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see Oil Pressure Light on page 3-38. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder.
Page 239: When To Add Engine Oil
1.8L L4 (VIN Code L) Engine When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the hole 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 240: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. 5-18...
Page 241: Engine Oil Additives
• SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 242: When To Change Engine Oil
When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: • Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. •...
Page 243: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/ﬁlter is 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. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at each engine oil change.
Page 244 To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Release the two clips that hold the cover down. 2. Lift the cover off. 3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 4. Reinstall the cover. 5-22 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 245: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Check the ﬂuid in the transaxle and differential every 30,000 miles (48 000 km). Change the ﬂuid every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: •...
Page 246 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). • With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.
Page 247: How To Add Fluid
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The ﬂuid level must be between the two dimples in the hot range. 4. If the ﬂuid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way; then press the tab down to lock the dipstick in place.
Page 248: Manual Transaxle Fluid
How to Check Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
Page 249: Hydraulic Clutch
Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. The master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. It is not necessary to regularly check the ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding ﬂuid will not correct a leak.
Page 250: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Your vehicle was factory-ﬁlled with a coolant developed to last for 100,000 miles (160 000 km) or 5 years, whichever comes ﬁrst. When coolant is added or ® changed, use DEX-COOL coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low.
Page 251: 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 252: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Engine Overheating You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel.
Page 253: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: • Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Page 254: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank C. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-32 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 255 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned.
Page 256 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 257: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it ﬁrst stops. Do not press down while turning the pressure cap.
Page 258 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5-36 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 259: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. 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 260: 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 261 Brakes Brake Fluid The hydraulic clutch and brake master cylinder use the same reservoir. It 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.
Page 262 What to Add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-19. Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 263: Brake Wear
Brake Wear The GT series has four-wheel disc brakes. All other models have front disc brakes and rear drum 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 264: Replacing Brake System Parts
Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear.
Page 265: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
Page 266 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
Page 267 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 268 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 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.
Page 269 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 270: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-17.
Page 271: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-55. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 272 To replace the headlamp, turn signal, or parking lamp bulb, do the following: 2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from the headlamp or turn signal/parking lamp. 1. Open the hood and locate the lamp assembly. 5-50...
Page 273 3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb on the headlamp by pressing down and moving the metal retainer away from you. Turn the turn signal/parking lamp bulb socket counterclockwise to remove. 4. Pull the bulb out of the ﬁxture. 5.
Page 274 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it 5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. out of the lamp housing. 6. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb. 5-52...
Page 275: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps A. Stoplamp/Taillamp B. Turn Signal Lamp To replace the turn signal and/or stop/taillamp bulbs, do the following: 1. Remove the storage compartment cover in the rear cargo area of the vehicle to access the bulbs. 5-53...
Page 276: Back-Up Lamps
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb. 5. Reinstall the cover. 5-54 Back-Up Lamps The back-up lamp bulb is located in the bumper.
Page 277: Replacement Bulbs
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-Up Lamp CHMSL Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamp Headlamp High/Low-Beam...
Page 278: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under At Least Twice a Year on page 6-14 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 279: 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 280: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger Car Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 281 Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 282: Tire Size
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.
Page 283: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories.
Page 284 GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. KiloPascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Page 285 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. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead.
Page 286: 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 287: Tire Pressure Monitor System
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when they are under-inﬂated. Check the tire’s inﬂation pressure when the tires are cold.
Page 288 You need to stop as soon as possible and check your tires for damage. If a tire is ﬂat, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-74 and Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-75. Also check the tire pressure in all four tires, and set them to the speciﬁed level shown on the tire and loading label.
Page 289 4. Press and hold the SET (reset) button until the low-tire warning light comes on and ﬂashes on/off three times. The tire pressure warning reset button starts the reset (initialization) process. If the low-tire pressure warning light does not ﬂash when you hold the reset button the system may be malfunctioning and needs service.
Page 290: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-69 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-72 for more information.
Page 291: When It Is Time For New Tires
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures to the amounts shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-100.
Page 292: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire and Loading Information label. For more information about this label and where to ﬁnd it, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32. Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
Page 293 While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 294: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
Page 295: Tire Chains
Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-75 for more information.
Page 296: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 297: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 298: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack, wheel wrench, jack handle and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the ﬂoor of the cargo area. To remove the spare tire and tools do the following: 1.
Page 299 4. Unscrew the center retaining nut and lift up the 5. Unscrew the center bolt from the compact spare tire plastic tray to expose the compact spare tire. and pull out the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-86 5-77...
Page 300: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle (B) and wheel wrench (C). 5-78 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Attach the jack handle to the jack. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the lift head a little.
Page 301 4. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head to ﬁt over the car ﬂange between the two notches. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed.
Page 302 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt underneath the wheel well. 5-80 6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire.
Page 303 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 304 10. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 5-82 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
Page 305 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 306: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare tire storage area is designed only for the compact spare tire, the standard tire cannot be stored there.
Page 307 5. Pass the straps through the center hole of the wheel. 6. Attach the other end of the straps to the rear, lower tie-down hooks. 7. Position the tire edge against the rear center end of the ﬂoor panel. Pull the end of the straps to make sure the tire is secure.
Page 308: Compact Spare Tire
Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire once you are done using it. A. Jack D. Spare Tire B. Wheel Wrench E. Jack Handle C. Bolt F. Nut Return the jack, jack handle, wheel wrench and compact spare tire to the storage area.
Page 309: 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 a closed space.
Page 310: 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 311: Instrument Panel
Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. This may have to be done more than once. • Things like tar, asphalt, and shoe polish will stain if they are not removed quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner.
Page 312: 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 313: Finish Care
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-94. The vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint ﬁnish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Page 314: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use only GM-approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 315: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
Page 316: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil Oil Remover and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel.
Page 317: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 318: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
Page 319: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Fuses Usage Front Parking Lamps, Taillamps, TAIL License Plate Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights, Engine Control System On-Board Diagnostic System WIPER Windshield Wipers Fuses...
Page 320: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Fuses Usage Cigarette Lighter, Power Rearview Mirrors, Power Outlets, Audio System, Automatic Transaxle Control System Gauges and Meters, Back-Up Lamps, Charging System, Power Door Locks, GAUGE Power Windows, Sunroof, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control WASHER Windshield Washers M-HTR/ Engine Control System DEF 1–UP Air Conditioning System Rear Window Defogger,...
Page 321 Fuses Usage RDI FAN Electric Cooling Fan Anti-lock Brake System ABS NO. 1 (With Stability Control System) Front Fog Lamps Multiport Fuel Injection System/ EFI2 Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection System, Emission Control System Multiport Fuel Injection System/ EFI3 Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection System, Emission Control System Right Headlamp, Left Headlamp HEAD MAIN...
Page 322: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transaxle 1.8L (Code 8) 1.8L (Code 8) with AWD 1.8L (Code L) Cooling System 1.8L (Code 8) 1.8L (Code L) Engine Oil with Filter 1.8L (Code 8) 1.8L (Code L)
Page 323 Application Rear Differential Transfer Case Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-19. Engine 1.8L L4 1.8L L4 H.O.
Page 324: 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 Battery Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 1.8L (Code 8) 1.8L (Code L) Passenger Compartment Air Filter PCV Valve 1.8L (Code 8) Base Model 1.8L (Code 8) AWD Model 1.8L (Code L)
Page 325 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-13 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-13 At Least Once a Month ...6-13 At Least Twice a Year ...6-14...
Page 326: 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 Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this...
Page 327: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should let your GM dealer’s service department do these jobs.
Page 328: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals speciﬁed. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it.
Page 329 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 emissions warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 330 20,000 Miles (32 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occursﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Page 331 40,000 Miles (64 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occursﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Page 332 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occursﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 333 70,000 Miles (112 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occursﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 334 85,000 Miles (136 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occursﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 335 100,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occursﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 336 115,000 Miles (184 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occursﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 337: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. 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 Part D.
Page 338: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 339: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Page 340: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transaxle, the ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). •...
Page 341: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 342: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.
Page 343: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Page 344 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Clutch Linkage in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Pivot Points meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Floor Shift in Canada 992723) or lubricant Linkage meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 345: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 346 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-22...
Page 347 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-23...
Page 348 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-24...
Page 349: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-9 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 350: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments.
Page 351: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days.
Page 352: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Pontiac, the letter should be addressed to Pontiac’s Customer Assistance Center. United States — Customer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 353: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col.
Page 354: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac 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. Contact Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free at 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743).
Page 355: Courtesy Transportation
(762-3743), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 356: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following:...
Page 357: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 358: Reporting Safety Defects
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, •...
Page 359: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 360: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
Page 361 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-18 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-61 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-95 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-21 Air Conditioning ... 3-20 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ... 3-30 Readiness Light ... 3-29 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...
Page 362 Audio System(s) ... 3-42 Care of Your CD Player ... 3-65 Care of Your CDs ... 3-64 Fixed Mast Antenna ... 3-65 Navigation/Radio System ... 3-64 Radio with CD ... 3-43 Radio with Six-Disc CD ... 3-53 Setting the Time ... 3-42 Understanding Radio Reception ...
Page 363 Cargo Tie Downs ... 2-40 Center Console Storage Area ... 2-37 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ... 5-51 Chains, Tire ... 5-73 Charging System Light ... 3-31 Check Engine Light ... 3-35 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ... 5-93 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...
Page 364 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ... 3-35 Heater, Engine ... 2-21 Cooling System ... 5-32 Cruise Control Lever ... 3-10 Cruise Control Light ... 3-39 Cupholder(s) ... 2-37 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ... 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...
Page 365 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ... 5-95 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ... 5-98 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-96 Headlamp Wiring ... 5-96 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ... 5-97 Power Windows and Other Power Options ... 5-96 Windshield Wiper Fuses ... 5-96 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...
Page 366 Fuel (cont.) Gasoline Speciﬁcations ... 5-6 Low Warning Light ... 3-41 System Inspection ... 6-17 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ... 5-98 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-96 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ... 5-97 Windshield Wiper ... 5-96 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-35 Fuel ...
Page 367 Ignition Positions ... 2-18 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ... 1-28 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ... 5-64 Inspection Brake System ... 6-18 Engine Cooling System ... 6-18 Exhaust System ... 6-17 Fuel System ... 6-17 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ... 6-17 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...
Page 368 Light (cont.) Highbeam On ... 3-40 Lights On Reminder ... 3-39 Low Fuel Warning ... 3-41 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ... 3-33 Low Washer Fluid Warning ... 3-40 Malfunction Indicator ... 3-35 Oil Pressure ... 3-38 Overdrive Off ... 3-40 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...
Page 369 Malfunction Indicator Light ... 3-35 Manual Seats ... 1-2 Manual Transaxle Fluid ... 5-26 Operation ... 2-25 Manual Windows ... 2-14 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ... 2-34 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Outside Convex Mirror ... 2-35 Outside Remote Control Mirrors ... 2-34 MyGMLink.com ...
Page 370 Parking Your Vehicle ... 2-31 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ... 6-13 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 6-17 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ... 6-19 Part E - Maintenance Record ... 6-21 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...
Page 371 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ... 5-78 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-76 Replacement Bulbs ... 5-55 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ... 7-11 General Motors ... 7-11 United States Government ... 7-10 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ...
Page 372 Service ... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ... 5-5 Doing Your Own Work ... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ... 3-35 Publications Ordering Information ... 7-11 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-60 Setting the Time ... 3-42 Sheet Metal Damage ...
Page 373 Tires ... 5-57 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ... 5-92 Buying New Tires ... 5-70 Chains ... 5-73 Changing a Flat Tire ... 5-75 Cleaning ... 5-92 Compact Spare Tire ... 5-86 If a Tire Goes Flat ... 5-74 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ... 5-64 Inspection and Rotation ...
Page 374 Vehicle Control ... 4-6 Damage Warnings ... iv Parking Your ... 2-31 Symbols ... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 5-95 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ... 5-95 Ventilation Adjustment ... 3-22 Visors ...

Pontiac 2005 Vibe Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear 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

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

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

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identification

Electrical System

Capacities and Specifications

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Quick Links

Chapters

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