Page 1 2008 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-8 Safety Belts ... 1-10 Child Restraints ... 1-27 Airbag System ... 1-50 Restraint System Check ... 1-66 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2 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: Using This Manual
Using this Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures and words work together to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings You will also ﬁnd notices in this manual. 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: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-5 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-8 Rear Seat Operation ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-10 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-23 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-26 Safety Belt Extender ...1-26...
Page 6: Manual 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 7 Seat Height Adjuster The driver seat height adjuster is located on the outboard side of the seat. To raise the seat, pull up on the lever repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. To lower the seat, push down on the lever repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height.
Page 8 To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 9 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 10 Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. The rear seats may have head restraints that can be adjusted in height like the front head restraints. Passenger Folding Seatback CAUTION: If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer...
Page 11 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. When the area is not being used for more cargo space, the seatback should be placed in the locked, upright position. To fold the seatback down, do the following: 1.
Page 12 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 is not reclined or in the rearward most position.
Page 13 To raise the seatback, do the following: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 14 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly.
Page 15: 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. 1-11...
Page 16 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-12 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 17 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-13...
Page 18 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Page 19 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section 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 1-27 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-30.
Page 20 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 21 What is wrong with this? The lap belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-18 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 on the pelvic bones.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
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. 1-20 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 behind the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-22 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/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 27 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.
Page 28 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section. 5.
Page 29 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 30 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 31: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below ﬁt test: •...
Page 32 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 33 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. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
Page 34 Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 35 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
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 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 booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. 1-34 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly...
Page 39 To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.
Page 40: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 41: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle.
Page 42 Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). 1-38 Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle.
Page 43 Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached.
Page 44 To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover. 1-40 The top tether anchors are located on the ﬂoor of the rear cargo area. Open the cover to access the anchors. You may have to fold back the cargo mat to access the top tether anchors.
Page 45: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the...
Page 46 CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Secure any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed.
Page 47 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2.
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint In A
If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts.
Page 49 If you need to install more than one child restraint in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-36. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
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. 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 51 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 right front passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no...
Page 52 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 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. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary.
Page 53 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 54: Airbag System
Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may have the following airbags: • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. •...
Page 55 CAUTION: Frontal airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They are not designed to inﬂate in rollover, rear crashes, or in many side crashes. Seat-mounted side impact airbags and roof-rail airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle.
Page 56: Where Are The Airbags
CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
Page 57 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If your vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. 1-53...
Page 58 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers, they are in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-54 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 59: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or right front passenger’s head and chest. However, they are only designed to inﬂate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold.
Page 60 Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle such as hitting a curb, falling into a deep hole, or landing hard. In addition, your vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity.
Page 61: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inﬂator. Gas from the inﬂator ﬁlls the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inﬂator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
Page 62: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inﬂated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inﬂated for some time after they deploy.
Page 63: Passenger Sensing System
In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the 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 the airbag system.
Page 64 The passenger sensing system will also turn off the right front passenger’s safety belt pretensioner if it detects that there is no occupant in that position. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact...
Page 65 • The system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint. • The system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat. • A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. •...
Page 66 The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags and pretensioner to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbags and...
Page 67 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s).
Page 68: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15.
Page 69 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
Page 70: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, 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.
Page 71: 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 72 NOTES 1-68...
Page 73: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Liftgate/Liftglass ...2-10 Windows ...2-12 Manual Windows ...2-12 Power Windows ...2-13 Sun Visors ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14...
Page 74: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing...
Page 75: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Do not do any of the following to keys with a transponder: • Cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnetic waves. • Hit the key hard against other objects. • Leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period of time.
Page 76: System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: • Check the distance.
Page 77 UNLOCK: Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. The turn signal lights will ﬂash twice and the interior lamps will come on to conﬁrm that the door has unlocked. If the UNLOCK button is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors will unlock and the turn signal lights will ﬂash twice and interior lamps will remain on to conﬁrm that all doors &...
Page 78: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmitter should last about three years. The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Page 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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. To use these locks, do the following: 1.
Page 82: Liftgate/Liftglass
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Slide the lever up. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. Liftgate/Liftglass CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or...
Page 83 Liftgate/Liftglass Release To unlock and open the liftgate using the key, insert the key into the keyhole and turn counterclockwise. Raise the liftgate by hand. When closing the liftgate, use the handle to pull it down. To lock the liftgate, turn the key clockwise to the ﬁrst position.
Page 84: 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 85: Power Windows
Power Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from extreme heat in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 86: Sun Visors
Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. You can also swing them to the side. The visors can be slid along the rod for extended coverage for the side windows unless your vehicle has roof-mounted side impact airbags. Visor Vanity Mirror Swing down the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror.
Page 87: Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)
Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only) Your vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
Page 88: Content Theft-Deterrent
Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent system designed to activate an alarm if someone attempts to damage or break into your vehicle. The alarm will sound and the headlamps and turn signal lamps will ﬂash for about one minute.
Page 89: Testing The Alarm
Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 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 RKE transmitter. Be sure to wait until the security light starts ﬂashing. 3.
Page 90: 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 To disarm the alarm: • Turn the ignition key from LOCK/OFF to ON/RUN. •...
Page 91: 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 cannot 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 92: Starting The Engine
(C) ON/RUN: This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in the ON/RUN position when the engine is running. But even when the ignition is not running, you can use ON/RUN to operate your electrical accessories, including the ventilation fan and 115 volt power outlet, and to display some warning and indicator lights.
Page 93: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to the ﬂoor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. That is a safety feature.
Page 94: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting your vehicle.
Page 95: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission 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. 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 96 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.
Page 97: Overdrive Off
LOW (L): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than SECOND (2) without using your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in LOW (L), the transmission will not shift into low gear until the vehicle is going slow enough.
Page 98: Manual Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed Transmission 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 99: Parking Brake
Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not 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 100: Shifting Into Park (P)
If you are towing a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-27. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 101 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 102: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON/RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-23. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever –...
Page 103: Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to LOCK, remove the key and release the clutch.
Page 104: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • The exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 105: Mirrors
CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 106: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The mirror may have an automatic dimming feature that darkens gradually to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind.
Page 107: 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 108 OnStar service is provided to you subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar. A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature.
Page 109 OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute Packages. Hands-Free Calling may also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S.
Page 110: How Onstar Service Works
How OnStar Service Works In order to provide you with OnStar services, your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability of recording and transmitting vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center at the time of an OnStar button press, Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN system deploys.
Page 111: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. 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 112: Luggage Carrier
How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mat To remove the ﬂoor mat, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect it from the locator hooks. To reinstall the ﬂoor mat, line up the openings in the ﬂoor mat over the locator hooks and push down into place.
Page 113: Rear Storage Area
To adjust the position of the crossrails, do the following: 1. Turn the knobs counterclockwise to loosen the crossrails. 2. Slide the crossrails to the desired position for loading the luggage. Do not move the rear crossrail any closer than eight inches from the antenna base in order to avoid loss of radio reception.
Page 114: 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 dealer/retailer.
Page 115: Sunroof
Sunroof If the vehicle has a sunroof, it can be opened or put in a tilt position. To tilt the sunroof, slide the sunshade rearward, then press the switch marked UP. Press the other end of the switch to lower the sunroof. The ignition must be in the ON position for the switch to work.
Page 116 NOTES 2-44...
Page 117 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 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-11 Exterior Lamps ...3-14...
Page 118 Section 3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-36 Oil Pressure Light ...3-38 Lights On Reminder ...3-39 Taillamp Indicator Light ...3-39 Cruise Control Light ...3-39 Overdrive Off Light ...3-39 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 ...3-42 Instrument Panel...
Page 119 NOTES...
Page 120: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 121 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 122: 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 2-27. AA. Center Console Storage Area. See Center Console Storage on page 2-39. AB. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-39. Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn the police and others that you have a problem.
Page 123: 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 124: 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 125: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of the steering column controls the windshield wipers and washer. Move the lever to one of the following positions: MIST: Move the lever to MIST, for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe.
Page 126: 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 5-34. The knob automatically returns from the position after you release it.
Page 127: Cruise Control
Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control, the lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. Cruise control, lets you maintain a speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Page 128: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 129 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push and hold the lever to −SET until you reach the • lower speed desired, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, push the lever down brieﬂy.
Page 130: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. (Exterior Lamps): Turn the outside part of the lever with the symbol on it, to operate the lamps. For vehicles sold in the U. S., this symbol will appear on the instrument panel cluster when your exterior lamps are on.
Page 131: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder If you turn the ignition to LOCK or ACC and leave the lamps on, you will hear a tone when you open the driver’s door. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Page 132: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System Your vehicle has 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, the automatic headlamp system will turn on the low-beam headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and instrument...
Page 133: Interior Lamps Control
Interior Lamps Control The interior lights control is located on the overhead light. To change the interior lights setting, slide the switch 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 134: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. Your vehicle has an outlet under the climate controls. To use the outlet, the ignition must be in ON or ACC. Pull down the small cover to access the outlet. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery.
Page 135: Ashtray(S) 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 136: 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 137: Defogging And Defrosting
Temperature Control: Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the 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 comes on to let you know that the air conditioning is activated.
Page 138: Outlet Adjustment
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 139: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. The ﬁlter removes certain contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced early.
Page 140 3. Push down on the snaps to release and remove the ﬁlter 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.
Page 141: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages on your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury.
Page 142: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel is left in the fuel tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically. United States Cluster shown, Canada similar 3-26...
Page 143: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your vehicle’s speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven. If your vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new one must be set to the mileage total of the old odometer.
Page 144: Tachometer
Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area.
Page 145: Airbag Readiness Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, this light will come on as a reminder for the right front passenger to fasten their safety belt. This light will ﬂash until the right front passenger’s safety belt is buckled. The passenger’s safety belt reminder light will not come on if the right front passenger’s belt is already buckled or if a sensor does not detect the weight of a passenger in that seat.
Page 146: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. The indicator next to the passenger airbag status indicator lights is the passenger safety belt reminder light. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-28 for more information on that indicator.
Page 147 CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off.
Page 148: Charging System Light
Charging System Light This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Page 149: Antilock Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
Page 150: Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
The ABS warning light comes on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Low Tire Pressure Warning Light This light should come on brieﬂy as you start...
Page 151: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
® StabiliTrak Indicator Light This light warns that there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS) or the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system. The light will come on when the ignition is turned to ON and will go off after a few seconds. If the light comes on while driving, the system does not work.
Page 152: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. United States The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required.
Page 153: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reduce vehicle speed. • Avoid hard accelerations. • Avoid steep uphill grades. • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 154: Maintenance Schedule
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might 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 155: Lights On Reminder
Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the headlights are on. See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3-15 for more information. Taillamp Indicator Light This light will come on when your taillamps are on. Canada Only See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 for more information. Cruise Control Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever you press the...
Page 156: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light will come on when your windshield washer ﬂuid is low. Canada Only See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-34 for more information.
Page 157: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States The fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates that the fuel ﬁller door is on the driver side of your vehicle. The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch is ON. When the gage ﬁrst indicates E or empty, you still have a little fuel left, about 1 or 2 gallons (3.8 L or 7.6 L), but you need to get more right away.
Page 158: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light This light is located on the fuel gage and comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Fuel on page 5-5 for more information. 3-42 Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read...
Page 159: Setting The Time
While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Page 160: Radio(S)
Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with CD (Basic) similar 3-44 Radio with Six-Disc CD Player Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. If your vehicle has the Premium audio system, it includes seven speakers. See your dealer/retailer for details.
Page 161: Playing The Radio
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 162: Finding A Station
Push the RCL button while in XM™ mode (if equipped) to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name. To change the default on the display, push the RCL button until the desired option displays, then hold the button until the display ﬂashes.
Page 163: Setting The Tone
Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, MID (midrange), or TREB (treble) displays. The SELECT LED indicator lights to show that the tone control can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to increase or to decrease.
Page 164: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): For the Radio with Six-Disc CD player, press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. To return to the manual mode, press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM displays. Then manually adjust the bass, midrange, and treble using the AUDIO knob.
Page 165 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press PROG TYPE, or depending on the radio, P-TYPE, to activate program type select mode. The PTY symbol displays. 2. Turn the SELECT, or depending on the radio, P-TYPE, knob to select a PTY.
Page 166: Rds Messages
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND, or depending on the radio, AM/FM to select FM1 or FM2.
Page 167: Playing A Cd
TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF displays, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station, press this button. Brackets are displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement broadcasts on the tuned radio station, you will hear it. If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio seeks to a station that does.
Page 168 Care of Your CDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.
Page 169 For vehicles that have a radio with a Six-Disc CD player, see the following: LOAD / CD : Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs. To insert one CD, do the following: 1.
Page 170 Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after trying to push it in manually. The player’s 25-second eject timer resets at each press of eject, causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25-second time period has elapsed.
Page 171 REV (Reverse): Depending on the radio that your vehicle has, the reverse arrows will look different, but they function the same. Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release this pushbutton to play the passage.
Page 172: Using Song List Mode
RCL (Recall): Push this button to see how long the current track has been playing. To change the default on the display, track and elapsed time, push the button until the desired option displays, then hold the button until the display ﬂashes.
Page 173 To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep sounds and S-LIST displays. The recorded tracks begins to play in the order they were saved. Seek through the song list by using the SEEK SCAN arrows. Seeking past the last saved track returns to the ﬁrst saved track.
Page 174: Mp3 Format
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 175 The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names, folder names, or playlist names can use more disc memory space than necessary. To conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of the ﬁle, folder, or playlist names.
Page 176 Order of Play Tracks are played in the following order: • Play begins from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the ﬁrst track of the ﬁrst playlist.
Page 177 Playing an MP3 Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, and READING DISC displays. The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol displays. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the eject button or the RCL button.
Page 178 (Previous Folder): Press this pushbutton to go to the ﬁrst track in the previous folder or playlist. If the disc contains playlists, it goes through the playlist, then the folders. Pressing this pushbutton while in folder random mode takes you to the previous folder and randomizes the tracks in that folder.
Page 179: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.
Page 180: Fixed Mast Antenna
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night.
Page 181: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-6 ® StabiliTrak System ...4-7 Panic Brake Assist ...4-7 Steering ...4-8 Off-Road Recovery ...4-10...
Page 182: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-10. CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes.
Page 183: Control Of A Vehicle
For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive.
Page 184: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster if you do alot of heavy braking.
Page 185: Braking In Emergencies
Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.
Page 186: Traction Control System (Tcs)
This will help you retain steering control. If you do have ABS, it is different. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-4. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin.
Page 187: Stabilitrak System
® StabiliTrak System Your vehicle may have this feature. The StabiliTrak system helps provide integrated control of the systems such as anti-lock brake system, traction control and engine control. This system automatically controls the brakes and engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when cornering on a slippery road surface or turning the steering wheel abruptly.
Page 188: Steering
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”...
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 vehicle’s right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 191 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 192: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. •...
Page 193: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.
Page 194: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on ﬂat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: • Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all ﬂuid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission.
Page 195: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You might want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 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 196: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Unless your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), you want to brake very gently, too. If you do have ABS, see Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-4.
Page 197 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 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 198: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Page 199: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. See Traction Control System (TCS) ® on page 4-6 and StabiliTrak System on page 4-7.
Page 200 Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver’s door open you will ﬁnd the label attached below the door lock post (striker). 4-20 The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the...
Page 201 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
Page 202 Example 1 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 4-22 Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Example 2 Description ehicle Capacity...
Page 203 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 204 And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. See “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this section. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 205: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer/retailer 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 206: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, it cannot be dinghy towed. See “Dolly Towing” for more information regarding towing your vehicle. If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, it can be dinghy towed. 4-26 When dinghy towing, be sure to follow the posted legal speed limit.
Page 207: Towing A Trailer
Dolly Towing 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. 3. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.
Page 208: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer.
Page 209: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,500 lbs (680 kg). But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important.
Page 210: Safety Chains
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll ﬁnd these numbers on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-19. Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 211: 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 212: 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. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
Page 213: 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 214 NOTES 4-34...
Page 215: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6...
Page 216 Section 5 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-65 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-67 Wheel Replacement ...5-67 Tire Chains ...5-68 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-69 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-70 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-71 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-73 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...5-79...
Page 217: Service
Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modiﬁcations When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to your vehicle they can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like...
Page 218: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in remote keyless entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a...
Page 219: Adding Equipment To The Outside
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See Part E: Maintenance Record on page 6-21. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 220: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to work properly. In most cases, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S.
Page 221: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 222 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 counterclockwise. On some vehicles you may have to push in while turning the cap. While refueling, hang the fuel cap inside of the fuel door.
Page 223: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type.
Page 224: 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 225 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 226: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 227: Engine Oil
A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-34. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-33. C. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-26. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13.
Page 228: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the indent at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-95.
Page 229: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 230: Engine Oil Additives
Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM6094M are all you need for good performance and engine protection. When to Change Engine Oil Change the oil and ﬁlter every 5,000 miles (8 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst.
Page 231: 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 232 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. 5-18 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 233: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Check the ﬂuid in the transmission and differential at the intervals listed in Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4, and be sure to use the transmission ﬂuid listed in Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-19.
Page 234: Checking The Fluid Level
Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.
Page 235: Manual Transmission Fluid
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-19. If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level into the area between dimples on the dipstick.
Page 236: Hydraulic Clutch
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading. Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage the transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the ﬂuid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts, starting a ﬁre.
Page 237: When To Check And What To Use
When to Check and What to Use The reservoir is located at the back of the engine compartment, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the ﬂuid level in your master cylinder reservoir and for the proper ﬂuid.
Page 238: What To Use
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 239 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 240: 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 241: 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 242: 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 5-28 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 243 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 244 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL mark, start your vehicle.
Page 245: 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 246 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. 5-32 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 247: 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 248: 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 249: Brakes
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 250: Brake Wear
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 251: Brake Adjustment
Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque speciﬁcations in Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-95.
Page 252: Battery
Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location. Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause...
Page 253 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Page 254 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 255 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 256: Headlamp Aiming
Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 257: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-48. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. 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 258 To replace the headlamp, turn signal, or parking lamp bulb: 1. Open the hood and locate the lamp assembly. 2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from the headlamp or turn signal/parking lamp. 5-44 3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb on the headlamp by pressing down and moving the metal retainer away from you.
Page 259: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp bulb: 1. Locate the bulb which is on the inside of the liftgate/liftglass near the top. 2. Remove the two clips on both sides of the cover and remove it. 3.
Page 260: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps A. Stoplamp/Taillamp B. Turn Signal Lamp 5-46 To replace the turn signal and/or stop/taillamp bulbs: 1. Remove the storage compartment cover in the rear cargo area of the vehicle to access the bulbs.
Page 261: 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. Back-Up Lamps The back-up lamp bulb is located in the bumper.
Page 262: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-Up Lamp CHMSL Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamp Headlamp High/Low-Beam Rear Turn Signal Stoplamp/Taillamp For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking.
Page 263: 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 vehicle Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 264: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling 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 265 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 266: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire 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 267 Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire’s height to its width. Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Page 268 Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inﬂation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg).
Page 269: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards) A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-65.
Page 270 A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
Page 271: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inﬂated to the inﬂation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer...
Page 272: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry and Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2.
Page 273 This light also comes on for a few seconds and then goes off when you turn the ignition to ON/RUN. This indicates the TPMS is functioning properly. If the low-tire pressure warning light comes on while driving your vehicle, the system may have detected a low-tire condition.
Page 274 • Replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle’s original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels other than those recommended for your vehicle could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. See Buying New Tires on page 5-63. • Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction.
Page 275: Tire Inspection And Rotation
5. Press and hold the tire pressure warning reset switch until the tire pressure warning light ﬂashes slowly on/off three times. Wait for a few minutes with the ignition in ON/RUN, and then turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If the low-tire pressure warning light does not ﬂash three times while you press and hold the reset button, the reset has failed.
Page 276 When rotating your vehicle’s tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Tires should only be moved from front to rear and rear to front on the same side of the vehicle. Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation.
Page 277: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions inﬂuence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch...
Page 278 GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle.
Page 279: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle has electronic systems such as, anti-lock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control, the performance of these systems can be affected.
Page 280 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. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 281: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
Page 282: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 283: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is 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 creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 284: 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 the hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6 for more information. 5-70 CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous.
Page 285: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
When you have a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The following information tells you how to use the jack and change a tire. 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.
Page 286 2. Lift up the cargo area ﬂoor panel, remove the hook attached to the bottom side of the panel and hook it over the weatherstripping. Notice: If you do not put the hook in the proper location, you could damage your vehicle. Always put the hook in the proper location in order to avoid damaging the vehicle.
Page 287: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
The tools you will be using include the jack (A), jack handle (B) and wheel wrench (C). Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-70 for more information. 2.
Page 288 5. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head to ﬁt over the car ﬂange between the two notches. 5-74 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 289 6. 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. 7. Remove all the wheel nuts and the ﬂat tire. 8.
Page 290 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 291 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 11. 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.
Page 292 CAUTION: Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque speciﬁcation.
Page 293: 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 294 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. 5-80 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 295: Compact Spare Tire
A. Jack D. Spare Tire B. Wheel Wrench E. Jack Handle C. Bolt F. Nut Return the jack (A), jack handle (E), wheel wrench (B) and compact spare tire to the storage area. When storing the compact spare tire, put it in place with the inner side of the wheel facing up.
Page 296: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Interior Cleaning Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from your upholstery.
Page 297: Fabric/Carpet
• Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. Using too much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide.
Page 298: Leather
Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
Page 299: 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 300: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-85. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish.
Page 301: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield and backglass with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer ﬂuid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when you clean the blades.
Page 302: Tires
Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint ﬁnish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Page 303: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil Remover and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel. White Sidewall Removes soil and black Tire Cleaner marks from whitewalls.
Page 304: Electrical System
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 side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certiﬁcation and Service Parts labels and the certiﬁcates of title and registration.
Page 305: 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 306: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle. Fuses Front Parking Lamps, Taillamps, TAIL License Plate Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights, Engine Control System On-Board Diagnostic System Empty Not Used Power Windows WIPER Windshield Wipers...
Page 307: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Fuses Usage Gauges and Meters, Back-Up Lamps, Charging System, GAUGE Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Sunroof, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control WASHER Windshield Washers M-HTR/DEF Engine Control System 1–UP Air Conditioning System Rear Window Defogger, M-HTR/DEF 1–UP Fuse Power Windows, POWER Electric Moon Roof Engine Compartment Fuse Block This engine compartment fuse block is located in the...
Page 308 Fuses Antilock Brake System ABS NO. 2 (Without Stability Control System) RDI FAN Electric Cooling Fan Antilock 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...
Page 309: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 310: Maintenance Replacement Parts
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 Passenger Compartment Air Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs* *Your engine is ﬁtted with iridium-tipped spark plugs. Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs for better engine performance.
Page 311: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 5-97...
Page 312 NOTES 5-98...
Page 313 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 the Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-12 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-12 At Least Once a Month ...6-13 At Least Twice a Year ...6-13...
Page 314: 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/retailer for details. Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in...
Page 315: 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 dealer/retailer do these jobs.
Page 316: 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 the Maintenance Schedule We want to keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You might drive short distances only a few times a week.
Page 317 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 318 25,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-61 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Page 319 50,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-61 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Page 320 65,000 Miles 104 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-61 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Page 321 90,000 Miles (144 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-61 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 322 105,000 Miles (168 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-61 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Page 323 120,000 Miles (192 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-61 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 324: 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 325: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Inspect the tires and make sure the tires are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-55. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly.
Page 326: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant speciﬁed in Part D. Seat Operation Check Make sure the head restraints stay in position and all seat latches lock. Check that the recliner holds by pushing and pulling the seatback while it is reclined.
Page 327: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System 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. It should be parked on a level surface.
Page 328: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 329: 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/retailer do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 330: Fuel System Inspection
Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. 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.
Page 331: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Engine Oil Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Page 332 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Clutch Linkage 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 333: 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 334 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-22...
Page 335 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-23...
Page 336 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-24...
Page 337: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-5 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Scheduling Service Appointments ...7-9 Courtesy Transportation ...7-9 Collision Damage Repair ...7-11 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14...
Page 338: 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. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 339 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights.
Page 340: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual.
Page 341: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Pontiac, the letter should be addressed to: United States — Customer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 www.Pontiac.com...
Page 342: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
(Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program.
Page 343 Services Provided The following services are provided in the U.S. and Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, and, in Canada only, up to a maximum coverage of $100. • Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station (approximately $5 in Canada).
Page 344 However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
Page 345: Scheduling Service Appointments
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 346: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation.
Page 347: Collision Damage Repair
Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described...
Page 348: If A Crash Occurs
Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment.
Page 349 • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle.
Page 350: Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write:...
Page 351: Service Publications Ordering
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins’ give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
Page 352: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle.
Page 353: Onstar
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Page 354 NOTES 7-18...
Page 355 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 5-3 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-65 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-90 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-17 Air Conditioning ... 3-20 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ... 3-30 Readiness Light ... 3-29 Airbag System ...
Page 356 Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-16 Automatic Transmission Fluid ... 5-19 Operation ... 2-23 Battery ... 5-38 Brake Emergencies ... 4-5 System Inspection ... 6-18 Brakes ... 5-35 Panic Assist ... 4-7 System Warning Light ... 3-32 Braking ... 4-3 Braking in Emergencies ... 4-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ...
Page 357 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ... 1-46 Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-36 Cigarette Lighter ... 3-19 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ... 5-87 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ... 5-86 Fabric/Carpet ... 5-83 Finish Care ... 5-86 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...
Page 358 Daytime Running Lamps ... 3-15 Defensive Driving ... 4-2 Disc, MP3 ... 3-58 Doing Your Own Service Work ... 5-4 Door Ajar Light ... 3-40 Locks ... 2-7 Power Door Locks ... 2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ... 2-9 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...
Page 359 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ... 5-17 Finish Damage ... 5-88 Fixed Mast Antenna ... 3-64 Flashers, Hazard Warning ... 3-6 Flash-to-Pass ... 3-8 Flat Tire ... 5-69 Flat Tire, Changing ... 5-70 Flat Tire, Storing ... 5-79 Floor Mats ... 2-39 Fluid ...
Page 360 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Head Restraints ... 1-5 Headlamp Aiming ... 5-42 Headlamp Wiring ... 5-91 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ... 5-43 Daytime Running Lamps ... 3-15 Exterior Lamps ... 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ... 3-8 Halogen Bulbs ... 5-43 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ...
Page 361 Jump Starting ... 5-38 Keyless Entry System ... 2-3 Keys ... 2-2 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-50 Lamps Reading ... 3-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 1-23 LATCH System Child Restraints ... 1-37 Liftgate/Liftglass ... 2-10 Liftglass/Liftgate ... 2-10 Light Airbag Readiness ... 3-29 Antilock Brake System Warning ...
Page 362 Maintenance, Replacement Parts ... 5-96 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill ... 6-12 At Least Once a Month ... 6-13 At Least Once a Year ... 6-14 At Least Twice a Year ... 6-13 Brake System Inspection ... 6-18 Engine Cooling System Inspection ... 6-18 Exhaust System Inspection ...
Page 363 Odometer ... 3-27 Odometers, Trip ... 3-27 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-10 Engine ... 5-13 Pressure Light ... 3-38 Older Children, Restraints ... 1-27 Online Owner Center ... 7-4 OnStar, Privacy ... 7-17 ® ® OnStar System, see OnStar Manual ... 2-35 Other Warning Devices ...
Page 364 Power Door Locks ... 2-8 Electrical System ... 5-91 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ... 3-18 Steering Fluid ... 5-33 Windows ... 2-13 Privacy ... 7-16 Event Data Recorders ... 7-16 Navigation System ... 7-17 OnStar ... 7-17 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation ... 7-17 Radiator Pressure Cap ...
Page 365 Safety Belt Reminder Light ... 3-28 Safety Belts Care of ... 5-85 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-15 Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 1-23 Safety Belt Extender ... 1-26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ... 1-26 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ... 1-10 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...
Page 366 ® StabiliTrak System ... 4-7 ® StabiliTrak Indicator Light ... 3-35 Starting the Engine ... 2-20 Steering ... 4-8 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ... 6-17 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ... 3-7 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ... 2-39 Coinholder(s) ...
Page 367 Tires (cont.) Different Size ... 5-65 If a Tire Goes Flat ... 5-69 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ... 5-55 Inspection and Rotation ... 5-61 Installing the Spare Tire ... 5-73 Pressure Monitor Operation ... 5-58 Pressure Monitor System ... 5-57 Removing the Flat Tire ...
Page 368 Vehicle Control ... 4-3 Damage Warnings ... iv Loading ... 4-19 Parking Your ... 2-31 Symbols ... iv Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ... 7-16 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 5-90 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ... 5-90 Ventilation Adjustment ... 3-22 Visors ...

Pontiac 2008 Vibe Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

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

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Replacement Parts

Quick Links

Chapters

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