Page 1: Table Of Contents
2003 Chevy Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats ..........1-2 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-5 ........... 4-28 Safety Belts ..........1-6 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2 P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, How to Use This Manual CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name CLASSIC are registered trademarks of General Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning Motors Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-38 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap ............1-38 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ......1-3 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-39 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-3 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers Head Restraints ..........1-5 or Children (LATCH System) .......1-40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed Rear Seats ............1-5...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 9 Six-Way Power Driver Seat Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has this feature, the power seat control is To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it.
Page 10 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 11: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Folding the Seatback Your vehicle may have a split folding rear seatback. To fold down the rear seatback, do the following: Head restraints are ﬁxed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head.
Page 12: Safety Belts
2. Once a tether is pulled, the seatback can be To close the split folding rear seatback, push the pushed open through the trunk, or pulled open from seatback up until you hear a click. Then pull on the inside the vehicle. seatback to make sure it is secure.
Page 13 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work . CAUTION: You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 14 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
Page 15 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. doesn’t stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 16 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’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-10...
Page 17 Questions and Answers About If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident – even one that isn’t your fault – you and Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an your passengers can be hurt.
Page 18 Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 19 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the belt.
Page 20 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 21 Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be nearly as much protection this way. away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 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 24 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 25 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 don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 26 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Rear Seat Passengers mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 27 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.
Page 28 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 29 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 30 Center Rear Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-24...
Page 31 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it from any GM dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 32 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic the seatback and the interior body to remove the cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide guide from its storage clip.
Page 33 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-20 . guide on top.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Older Children should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 35 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 36 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
Page 37 Infants and Young Children CAUTION: 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 Never do this. the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a the law in every state in the United States and in lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is...
Page 38 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
Page 39 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 40 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 41 Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 42 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 43 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 44 Where to Put the Restraint Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure General Motors, therefore, recommends that child people in the vehicle.
Page 45 Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions say. Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions.
Page 46 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll ﬁnd anchors (A) in the rear outside seat positions. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system will have a label applied to the seatback at each anchor position.
Page 47 CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t 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 anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
Page 48 4. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach the If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, top strap to the top strap anchor. See Top Strap you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the on page 1-38 . Tighten the top strap according to child restraint.
Page 49 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on...
Page 50 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40 . See Top Strap on page 1-38 if the child restraint has one. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap belt to secure the child 1.
Page 51 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 52 Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: (Continued) Right Front Seat Position the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat.
Page 53 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-47...
Page 54: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system.
Page 55 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: CAUTION: CAUTION: Air bags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inﬂating air bag, as you would be if you were You can be severely injured or killed in a crash leaning forward, it could seriously injure you.
Page 56 The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical CAUTION: problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-26 . Where Are the Air Bags? Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 57 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 58 If your vehicle strikes something that will move or How Does an Air Bag Restrain? deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inﬂate in In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or inﬂation would not help the occupant.
Page 59 There will be some smoke and dust coming from the bag system won’t be there to help protect you vents in the deﬂated air bags. Air bag inﬂation doesn’t in another crash. A new system will include air bag prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the modules and possibly other parts.
Page 60: Restraint System Check
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Restraint System Check Vehicle Checking Your Restraint Systems Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are air bag system parts in several places around Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light your vehicle.
Page 61 Replacing Restraint System Parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. After a Crash If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
Page 62 NOTES 1-56...
Page 63: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Ignition Positions ..........2-17 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-3 Starting Your Engine ........2-18 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-19 Automatic Transaxle Operation .......2-20 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Parking Brake ..........2-23 Door Locks ............2-7 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-23 Power Door Locks ..........2-8...
Page 64: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 65 One key is used for the Remote Keyless Entry System ignition and all other locks. If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 66 At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is Remote Keyless Entry System normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: The following functions are •...
Page 67 Programmable Horn Chirp (Unlock): Press the unlock button once to unlock the driver’s door. Press the button again within ﬁve When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to seconds for all remaining doors to unlock. The interior lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature lamps will stay on for 10 seconds or until the ignition the parking lamps will ﬂash and the horn will chirp.
Page 68 Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless 1. Use a ﬂat object like a coin to separate the bottom entry transmitter should last about four years. half from the top half of the transmitter.
Page 69: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or remote keyless entry system, if your vehicle is equipped with this Door Locks feature. If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, only the driver’s door has a lock cylinder.
Page 70 Power Door Locks Delayed Locking This feature will allow the driver to delay the actual With the power door locks, locking of the vehicle. This feature will not operate if the you can unlock or lock all key is left in the ignition. See Lockout Protection on the doors on your page 2-11 later in this section.
Page 71 Programmable Automatic Door Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. Locks Mode 4: No automatic door lock or unlock. With this feature, when you close all the doors, turn on Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was the ignition and shift out of PARK (P), all of the doors programmed in Mode 1.
Page 72 Rear Door Security Locks The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door while the security lock is on, do Your vehicle has rear door security locks that help the following: prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside.
Page 73 Lockout Protection CAUTION: Lockout protection is intended to provide enhanced security and convenience. This feature prevents a driver who has left the key in the ignition from locking the It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid doors, using the power door locks while any door open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can is open.
Page 74 Remote Trunk Release Remote Trunk Release Lockout Your vehicle may have a lockout feature. The switch is Press the remote trunk located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted on release button, located on the trunk lid latch. the lower left side of the instrument panel, to release the trunk lid.
Page 75 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your trunk, you can order a trap-resistant trunk kit from your dealer. This kit includes: • a modiﬁed trunk latch, • a lighted release handle, and •...
Page 76: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 77: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Power Windows To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the front of the switch. Window Lockout The driver’s power window controls also include a lock out button. Press the LOCK OUT button to stop the front and rear passengers from using their window switches.
Page 78: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
® Passlock Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ® Your vehicle has the Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is New Vehicle Break-In turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate is disabled and the vehicle will not start.
Page 79 Ignition Positions A (OFF): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. It also locks your ignition and transaxle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition.
Page 80 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio to damage your starter motor.
Page 81 Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located near the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock.
Page 82 Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking CAUTION: your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the Automatic Transaxle Operation shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 83 Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) See shifting into a drive gear with the engine running Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-25 later in this section. at high speed isn’t covered by your warranty.
Page 84 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. Notice: If your front wheels won’t turn, don’t try to However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy drive. This might happen if you were stuck in than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of object.
Page 85 Parking Brake Shifting Into Park (P) To set the parking brake, push down the parking CAUTION: brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if on, the brake system warning light will come on.
Page 86 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 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 87 Torque Lock If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
Page 88 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 89 Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 90: Mirrors
Mirrors To adjust the driver’s outside rearview mirror use the lever located on the Manual Rearview Mirror driver’s door. This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position that allows you see to out of the back window.
Page 91 Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. 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.
Page 92: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area The center console has two separate storage areas. Glove Box The upper compartment, which is also the armrest, can be used to store maps, gloves, etc. To open, pull up To open, pull the handle to the left and pull the glove on the driver’s side of the lid.
Page 93: Sunroof
Sunroof To fully open the sunroof, push the switch back again and release it. In both the vent and fully open positions, the air ﬂow If your vehicle has this can be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and feature, the switch is holding the switch forward until the sunroof moves to located on the headliner the desired position.
Page 94 NOTES 2-32...
Page 95: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-2 Oil Pressure Light .........3-32 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Check Oil Level Light ........3-33 ® Other Warning Devices ........3-4 Passlock Warning Light ........3-34 Horn .............3-5 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light .....3-34 Tilt Wheel .............3-5 Door Ajar Light ..........3-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-5 Service Vehicle Soon Light ......3-35...
Page 96: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 97 The main components of your instrument panel are the J. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard following: Warning Flashers on page 3-4 . A. Side Window Defogger Vents. See “Defogging and K. Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks. See Fuses and Defrosting” in Climate Control System on Circuit Breakers on page 5-77 .
Page 98 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher is located near the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 99 Horn To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on your steering wheel.
Page 100 Turn and Lane-Change Signals If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the downward (for left) positions.
Page 101 < Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer (Parking Lamps): Turn the switch to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the following: To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, • Sidemarker Lamps push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. •...
Page 102 Windshield Wipers LO (Low Speed): Move the lever up to the ﬁrst setting past INT, for steady wiping at low speed. HI (High Speed): Move the lever up to the second setting past INT, for wiping at high speed. MIST: Move the lever all the way down to MIST for a single wiping cycle.
Page 103 Winshield Washer Cruise Control To wash your windshield, push in the button at the end If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a of the lever until the washers begin. speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
Page 104 Setting Cruise Control 1. Press OFF/ON to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. CAUTION: 3. Press the SET DECEL (Decelerate) button and release it. If you leave your cruise control on when you’re 4.
Page 105 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 106 Exterior Lamps (Headlamps): Turn the switch to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. AUTO: Turn the exterior lamps control to AUTO to provide for automatic operation of the headlamps, taillamps and parking lamps. For more information see “Automatic Headlamp System”...
Page 107 When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker There is a delay in the transition between the daytime lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights and nighttime operation of the DRL and the Automatic will not be illuminated unless you have turned the Headlamp System so that driving under bridges or bright exterior lamps control to the parking lamp or headlamp overhead street lights does not affect the system.
Page 108 Headlamps Off in Park (P) Fog Lamps This feature works when the ignition is on and it is dark If your vehicle has this outside. To turn the headlamps off when it is dark feature, the button for the outside, turn the exterior lamp control to the parking fog lamps is located on lamp position.
Page 109 Interior Lamps Entry/Exit Lighting When you open any door, the lamps inside your vehicle Instrument Panel Brightness will go on. These lamps will fade out 10 seconds after the last door is closed, or when the ignition is The thumbwheel for this turned on after all doors have been closed.
Page 110 Battery Run-Down Protection The accessory power outlet is located to the right of the ashtray. Your vehicle has a battery run-down protection feature Notice: When using accessory power outlets the designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. maximum load should not exceed 15 amps. Be sure When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell, visor to turn off any electrical equipment when not in vanity or glove box) is left on when the ignition is turned...
Page 111 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center of Climate Control System the instrument panel. To remove the ashtray for cleaning, pull up on the metal tab and pull the bin out. With this system you can control the heating, cooling Notice: Don’t put papers or other ﬂammable and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 112 (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air may be air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or directed toward the side windows.
Page 113 When it’s cold outside 0°F (−18°C) or lower, use the Using these settings together for long periods of time engine coolant heater, if equipped, to provide warmer air may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too faster to your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms dry.
Page 114 Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to (Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the remove fog or frost from the rear window. windshield and half to the ﬂoor outlets with a small amount directed to the side windows.
Page 115 Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect performance of the system.
Page 116 Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 117 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle has this instrument panel cluster, or one similar, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
Page 118 Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The trip odometer can miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). tell you how far you have driven since you Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has last reset it.
Page 119 Tachometer Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for...
Page 120 Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 121 Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two The charging system light parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still will come on when you work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need turn on the ignition, but the both parts working well.
Page 122: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the Anti-Lock Brake System Warning road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is Light harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 123: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on brieﬂy when you turn your ignition ON. If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level in your vehicle is low. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19 . If the light is on along with an overheat warning, United States Canada...
Page 124: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not Check Engine Light be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 125 If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is on Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to You also may be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed. Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
Page 126: Oil Pressure Light
If you experience one or more of these conditions, considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least you have recently replaced your battery or if your one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. battery has run down.
Page 127: Check Oil Level Light
When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, Check Oil Level Light the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when the engine is running. You may have a CHECK If it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have OIL light in your instrument...
Page 128: Passlock ® Warning Light
® Passlock Warning Light Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light will come on The LOW WASH light will when you turn the ignition come on brieﬂy when you to ON. The light will turn the ignition to ON. stay on until the engine starts.
Page 129: Service Vehicle Soon Light
Service Vehicle Soon Light Fuel Gage This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to ON. It will stay on, or come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle, such as a Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) or an automatic headlamp United States Canada...
Page 130: Audio System(S)
Here are four things that some owners ask about. Your audio system has been designed to operate easily None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with •...
Page 131: Setting The Time For Radios With
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio with CD (Base Level) Radio Data Systems (RDS) Press and hold the HR or MN buttons, located below the tune knob, for two seconds. Then press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display. AM or PM will also appear.
Page 132 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations FM2, and AM. The display will show your selection. (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) by performing the TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
Page 133 To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls the middle position, ﬁrst end out of audio mode by to the middle position, ﬁrst end out of audio mode pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform function, or by waiting ﬁve seconds for the display to that function, or by waiting ﬁve seconds for the display...
Page 134 If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality advance quickly within a track. Release it to play of the music that has been recorded and the way the the passage.
Page 135: Radio With Cd (Up Level)
Compact Disc Messages Radio with CD (Up Level) If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. • It’s very hot.
Page 136 Then as you drive, automatic volume increases the The radio will scan only to the preset stations that are in volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed. the selected band and only to those with a strong The volume level should always sound the same to signal.
Page 137 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO increase or to decrease.
Page 138 Using RDS Finding PTY Stations Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: System (RDS). RDS features are available for use on 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob. TYPE and a PTY will be FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 139 RDS Messages When a message is not available from a station, NO INFO will be displayed. ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, When an alert announcement comes on the current the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 140 LOCKED: This message is displayed when the 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up. You must return previous track if the current track has been playing to the dealership for service. for less than eight seconds.
Page 141 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the EJT (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio will appear on the display. RDM T and the track off.
Page 142: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed. If you don’t want to use automatic volume, select OFF.
Page 143 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) by performing the increase or to decrease.
Page 144 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 145 Finding PTY Stations RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: When an alert announcement comes on the current 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob. TYPE and a PTY will be radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 146 TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the Playing a Cassette Tape tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes radio station you will hear it.
Page 147 If pressed when the current selection has been playing The station frequency and FWD will appear on the from 3 to 13 seconds, it will go to the beginning of display. You may select stations during forward the previous selection or the beginning of the current operation by using TUNE, SEEK or PSCAN.
Page 148 Cassette Tape Messages CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on with your cassette tape player after disabling the the radio display, the tape won’t play because of one tight/loose tape sensing feature on your tape player.
Page 149 If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this of the music that has been recorded and the way the pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six CD-R has been handled.
Page 150 DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the Compact Disc Messages current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display. To change what CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display is normally shown on the display (track or elapsed and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of time), press this knob until you see the display you want,...
Page 151: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature Understanding Radio Reception (Non-RDS Radios) ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, radio. The feature works automatically by learning especially at night. The longer range, however, can a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN).
Page 152: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause cassette from being ejected, use the following steps: reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism.
Page 153: Care Of Your Cds
After you clean the player, press and hold the cassette Fixed Mast Antenna eject button for two seconds to reset the clean tape timer. The radio will display TP DECK CLEANED The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes to show that the timer was reset.
Page 154 NOTES 3-60...
Page 155 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-19 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-20 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-21 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-21 Braking ............4-6 Winter Driving ..........4-23 Steering ............4-8...
Page 156: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting Your Vehicle injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save Defensive Driving your life.
Page 157 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces never drive after drinking.
Page 158 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of have a lower relative percentage of body water 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC collision.
Page 159: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle CAUTION: You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. do their work at the places where the tires meet Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness and the road.
Page 160: Braking
Braking between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, Braking action involves perception time and you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. reaction time.
Page 161 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 162: Steering
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need whatever direction it was headed when the wheels to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always stopped rolling. That could be off the road, into the very decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the thing you were trying to avoid, or into traffic.
Page 163 Steering Tips work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can Driving on Curves demand too much of those places. You can lose control. It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. The same thing can happen if you’re steering through a A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 164 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 165: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, driving.
Page 166: Loss Of Control
• in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to signal and move back into the right lane. pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. one thing, following too closely reduces your area The vehicle you just passed may seem to be of vision, especially if you’re following a larger...
Page 167 Skidding conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. vehicle control more limited. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving”...
Page 168: Driving At Night
Driving at Night • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. • Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Page 169: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 170 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some car washes can cause problems, rain can make it harder to see road signs and too.
Page 171 Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
Page 172: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 173: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the ﬂow.
Page 174: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Here are some things you can check before a trip: The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? according to your speedometer, not to your sense Are all windows clean inside and outside? of motion.
Page 175: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 176 • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of CAUTION: the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous.
Page 177: Winter Driving
Winter Driving • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Here are some tips for winter driving: Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. 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 178 Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction.
Page 179 Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so If You’re Caught in a Blizzard hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. • Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
Page 180 • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body CAUTION: insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats – anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 181: If You Are 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 CAUTION: 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 182: Towing
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Towing First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back Towing Your Vehicle and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 183 With the proper preparation and equipment, many Dinghy Towing vehicle can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, Towing” and “Dolly Towing”, following. follow these steps: Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: •...
Page 184 4. To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuses from the driver’s side instrument panel fuse block: A) Wiper, G) Powertrain Control Module and J) Body Function Control Module. See “Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver’s Side)” in Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-77 for location of these fuses.
Page 185 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5.
Page 186: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle The other label is the Certiﬁcation label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it Weight Rating (GVWR).
Page 187 CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can in a crash.
Page 188: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that CAUTION: appears later in this section.
Page 189 (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your or advice, or you can write us at: engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Chevrolet Customer Assistance • Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you P.O. Box 33170 tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
Page 190 Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight weigh 10–15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). to measure because it affects the total or gross weight After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then of your vehicle.
Page 191 Hitches hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are Always leave just enough slack so you can turn a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.
Page 192 Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform Backing Up (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and to the left.
Page 193 When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument Parking on Hills panel will ﬂash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s CAUTION: important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Page 194 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down Services on page 6-4 for more on this.
Page 195 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Brakes ............5-32 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Battery ............5-36 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Jump Starting ..........5-36 Your Vehicle ..........5-4 Bulb Replacement ..........5-42 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-42 Fuel ..............5-4 Headlamps ..........5-42 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Front Turn Signal Lamps .......5-44 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-4...
Page 196 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5-67 Electrical System ..........5-76 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-68 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-76 Care of Safety Belts ........5-70 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-76 Weatherstrips ..........5-70 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........5-76 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-71 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-76 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-72 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-77...
Page 197: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer much more about how to service your vehicle than this for all your service needs.
Page 198: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of
Gasoline Octane CAUTION: (Continued) Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this other fasteners.
Page 199: California Fuel
In Canada, look for the turn on (see Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-30 ) “Auto Makers’ Choice” and your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this label on the pump. occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis.
Page 200: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that Fuels in Foreign Countries contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel If you plan on driving in another country outside the system and also damage the plastic and rubber United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard parts.
Page 201 The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the While refueling, hang the tethered cap inside the passenger’s side of your vehicle. To open the door, fuel door. insert your ﬁnger into the ﬁnger depression next to the To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left fuel door.
Page 202 When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make CAUTION: sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 203: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. and injure you even when the engine is not You can be badly burned and your vehicle running.
Page 204: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle located inside the vehicle to the left of the parking brake. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary hood release handle before lifting the hood.
Page 205 4. Release the hood prop Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are rod from its retainer on properly. Lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood and put the hood prop prop. Then let the hood drop from about 8 to 12 inches into the slot marked (20 to 30 cm) above the vehicle to latch fully.
Page 206: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you’ll see the following: 5-12...
Page 207: Engine Oil
A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank The engine oil dipstick is located in the front of the B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir engine compartment. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap The top of the dipstick is a D. Engine Oil Dipstick round, yellow loop. See Engine Compartment E.
Page 208 Pull the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, For engine oil ﬁll cap then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, location see Engine keeping the tip down and check the level. Compartment Overview on page 5-12 .
Page 209 If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certiﬁed for gasoline engines.
Page 210 As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the When to Change Engine Oil only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city You should look for and use only oils which have the maintenance schedule: API Starburst symbol and which are also identiﬁed as SAE 5W-30.
Page 211: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 212: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter CAUTION: To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake ﬁlter to release loose dust Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains “caked” with dirt, a new ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 213: Engine Coolant
Change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 50,000 miles The following explains your cooling system and how to (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem more of these conditions: with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-22 .
Page 214 What to Use If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you don’t ®...
Page 215: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant CAUTION: ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. If the surge tank is empty, a special ﬁll Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the procedure is necessary.
Page 216: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant level warning light on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on Steam from an overheated engine can burn page 3-29 and Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3-29 . you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 217 If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can indicate a serious problem.
Page 218: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 219 CAUTION: (Continued) Don’t 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. Get any leak ﬁxed before you drive the vehicle.
Page 220 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank CAUTION: Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 221 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.
Page 222 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure CAUTION: cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot hose, is no longer hot.
Page 223 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start 3. Then ﬁll the coolant surge tank with the proper the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper mixture, to the hash mark on the label. Wait radiator hose getting hot.
Page 224: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. When to Check Power Steering Fluid See your dealer, if necessary. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. 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 225: Windshield Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, What to Use wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
Page 226: Brakes
Notice: Brakes • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow Brake Fluid the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts of the washer system.
Page 227 If it is, you should have your brake system ﬁxed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid won’t correct a leak.
Page 228 Brake Wear CAUTION: Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in your brake a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads system, your brakes may not work well, or they are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 229 Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in by pumping the brake pedal repeatedly while the engine the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations.
Page 230: Battery
Battery Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free Also, for your audio system, see Theft-Deterrent ® ACDelco battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get Feature (Non-RDS Radios) on page 3-57 or one that has the replacement number shown on the Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios) on page 3-57 .
Page 231 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly Notice: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by by your warranty. your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it 3.
Page 232 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a CAUTION: shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some Using a match near a battery can cause battery things you should know.
Page 233 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive negative (−) cable to (+) terminal of the dead battery.
Page 234 Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next If the THEFT SYSTEM light ﬂashes, wait until the step. The other end of the negative (−) cable light stops ﬂashing. doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, 10.
Page 235 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 236: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps For bulb types, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-47 . For any bulb changing procedures not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 237 1. Open the hood. 4. Unclip the wiring harness and twist the socket less than one-quarter turn counterclockwise and 2. Carefully pull directly up on the two latches to remove it. unhook the lamp assembly. 5. Gently wiggle the bulb from the socket. Replace the 3.
Page 238: Front Turn Signal Lamps
Front Turn Signal Lamps 3. Remove the old bulb and replace it with a new one. 4. Turn the socket back into place. 5. Return the lamp assembly to its original position. Be sure to line up the holes in the lamp assembly to the round ends of the mounting pins.
Page 239: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 1. Open the trunk. and Back-up Lamps 2. Unscrew the fastener located on the inside of the trunk at the rear of the vehicle. 3. Gently pull back the trunk trim. A. Rear Turn Signal Lamp B.
Page 240 4. Remove the three plastic wing nuts. 5. Pull out the taillamp assembly to expose the backplate. 5-46...
Page 241: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-Up/Rear Turn 3156 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Interior Mounted) Front Parking/Turn 3157A or 3157NA Front Sidemarker High-Beam Headlamp 9005 Low-Beam Headlamp 9006 Tail/Stoplamp 3057 For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer. 6. Carefully remove the backplate by gently pulling up on the two upper and two lower tabs.
Page 242: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. 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 Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. 5-48...
Page 243: Inflation -- Tire Pressure
Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure CAUTION: The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least are dangerous.
Page 244: Tire Inspection And Rotation
When to Check The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The ﬁrst rotation Check your tires once a month or more. is the most important. See “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services,” in Section 6, for scheduled Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
Page 245: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires CAUTION: One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to check the treadwear which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts indicators, which will become loose after a time.
Page 246: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had while driving.
Page 247: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 248: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment representing the tire’s resistance to the generation may need to be reset.
Page 249: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. It could affect the braking and dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose or how far it’s been driven.
Page 250: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 251: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 252 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. remove it. Then lift off the adapter 1. Turn the center retainer and remove the nut on the compact compact spare tire.
Page 253 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen the plastic nut caps. You may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them. Do not pry off wheel covers or center caps that have plastic wheel nut caps.
Page 254 If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap without 3. Use the wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. plastic wheel nut caps, gently pry on the edge of Don’t remove them yet. the plastic wheel trim to remove it from the wheel to ﬁnd the wheel nuts.
Page 255 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 256 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there CAUTION: is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt. 6. Remove all of the wheel nuts. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to 7.
Page 257 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench 9. Install the compact spare tire. Put the wheel nuts counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. back on with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand or with the wrench until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 258 11. Tighten the wheel nuts Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead ﬁrmly in a crisscross to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid sequence, as shown. expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speciﬁcation.
Page 259 Storing the Flat 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. Store the ﬂat tire in the compact spare tire compartment.
Page 260: Compact Spare Tire
Storing the 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 is for temporary use only.
Page 261: Appearance Care
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, Appearance Care you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inﬂated. The compact spare Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph are toxic.
Page 262: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Do not use any of these unless this manual says you • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean • Alcohol area often.
Page 263 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), Use warm water and a clean cloth. egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. and blood can be removed as follows: You may have to do this more than once.
Page 264: Care Of Safety Belts
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Care of Safety Belts Panel Keep belts clean and dry. Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones CAUTION: or waxes may cause annoying reﬂections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
Page 265: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Vehicle Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” depth of color, gloss retention and durability.
Page 266: Sheet Metal Damage
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a surface of your vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on...
Page 267: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Page 268 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) (cont’d) Description Usage Description Usage White Sidewall Tire Removes soil and black Cleans, shines and Foaming Tire Shine Cleaner marks from whitewalls. protects in one easy step, Low Gloss no wiping necessary. Cleans vinyl tops, Vinyl Cleaner upholstery and Medium foaming...
Page 269: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover.
Page 270: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal Add-On Electrical Equipment circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it ﬁxed.
Page 271: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The instrument panel fuse blocks are located at each end of the instrument The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from panel. To access short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers the fuses, open the fuse and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.
Page 272 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage (Driver’s Side) Air Bag Body Function Control Module Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Door Locks Body Function Control Module/Instrument Panel Cluster MICRO RELAY Remote Trunk Release TRUNK REL CIRCUIT BRKR Power Seats PWR SEATS MICRO RELAY Door Locks DR UNLOCK MICRO RELAY...
Page 273 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage (Passenger’s Side) Instrument Panel Lights, Brightness Control Cruise Control Switches Climate Control System Cruise Control Fog Lamps Interior Lamps, Body Function Control Module Radio Sunroof CIRCUIT BRKR Power Windows PWR WNDWS MICRO RELAY Fog Lamps FOG LPS 5-79...
Page 274 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Left Electrical Center-Stoplamps, The engine compartment fuse block is located on the Hazard Lamps, Body Function driver’s side of the vehicle, near the engine air Control Module, Cluster, Climate cleaner/ﬁlter. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 275 Relays Usage Fuses Usage Automatic Headlamp System Horn Horn Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Parking Lamps Climate Control System Canister Purge Valve, PCM, Exhaust Fuses Usage Gas Recirculation, Heated Oxygen 23–32 Spare Fuse Holder Sensor Rear Defogger Fuel Pump Injectors Accessory Power Outlets, Not Used Cigar Lighter Right Headlamp...
Page 276: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-21 for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual. Capacities Capacities Application...
Page 277: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter A1279C* Engine Oil Filter PF47* Spark Plugs 41–101* Windshield Wiper Blades 19.0 inches (48.0 cm) Passenger’s Side 22.0 inches (56.0 cm) Driver’s Side ® *ACDelco part number. 5-83...
Page 278 NOTES 5-84...
Page 279 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Twice a Year ........6-16 Introduction ...........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-16 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-19 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-19 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 280: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and even affect the quality of the air we breathe.
Page 281: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: condition.
Page 282: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance The proper ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses Services these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the In this part are scheduled maintenance services which vehicle.
Page 283 • Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs driving in stop-and-go traffic). ﬁrst). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. • You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Page 284: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Footnotes Service (severe conditions only). † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire California Air Resources Board has determined that the Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System...
Page 285 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 286 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 287 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 288 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 289: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of...
Page 290 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service.
Page 291 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-50 for proper rotation pattern and additional Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the information. (See footnote +.) vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 292 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 293: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-31 for further help ensure the safety, dependability and emission details.
Page 294: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transaxle Inspection It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. Restraint System Check A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. Check for leaks. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are...
Page 295 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others When you are doing this check, the vehicle could be injured. Follow the steps below. could move suddenly.
Page 296 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. •...
Page 297: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, Listed in this part are inspections and services which damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, open seams, holes, loose connections or other each spring and fall).
Page 298: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the chaﬁng, etc.
Page 299: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants GM Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 1052884, System in Canada 993294, or equivalent). Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part ® Automatic DEXRON -III Automatic number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
Page 300: 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 301 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-23...
Page 302 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-24...
Page 303 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-3 United States Government ......7-8 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Canadian Government .........7-9 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4 Reporting Safety Defects to...
Page 304: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to the windshield.) your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 305: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program Online Owner Center administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 306: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes Overseas – Customer Assistance to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Page 307: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance This program, available to Center. As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet, membership qualiﬁed applicants, can in Roadside Assistance is free. reimburse you up to...
Page 308 Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited • Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or previously) discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care at any time. Plus: The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that •...
Page 309: Courtesy Transportation
Warranty service can generally be completed while you Chevrolet has always exempliﬁed quality and value in wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several ownership experience, we and our participating dealers transportation options.
Page 310: Reporting Safety Defects
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Please contact you dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a...
Page 311: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Chevrolet Motor Division Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: P.O. Box 33170 NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Washington, D.C.
Page 312 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Current and Past Model Order Forms Case Unit Repair Manual Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, This manual provides information on unit repair service please specify year and model name of the vehicle. procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 313 Appearance Care (cont.) Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....5-73 Weatherstrips ..........5-70 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-16 Ashtrays ............3-17 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-31 Audio System(s) ..........3-36 Additional Program Information ......7-8 Care of Your Cassette Additives, Fuel ..........5-5 Tape Player ..........
Page 314 Bulb Replacement (cont.) Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Backing Up ............ 4-38 Back-up Lamps ........5-45 Battery Replacement ......... 2-6 Buying New Tires ........... 5-52 Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-16 Battery ............5-36 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......4-20 Body Lubrication Service ........
Page 315 Charging System Light ........3-27 Cigarette Lighter ..........3-17 Check ............3-30 Cleaning ............5-68 Engine Light ..........3-30 Inside of Your Vehicle ........5-68 Check Engine Light ......... 3-30 Outside of Your Vehicle ........ 5-71 Checking Coolant ..........5-20 Underbody Maintenance .......
Page 316 Cruise Control ..........3-9 Dinghy Towing ..........4-29 Cupholder(s) ..........2-30 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Current and Past Model Order Forms ....7-10 Dolly Towing ..........4-30 Customer Assistance Information ......7-7 Dome Lamp ........... 3-15 Courtesy Transportation ........7-7 Door .............
Page 317 Engine Oil Additives ........5-16 Engine Oil Level Check ........6-15 Electrical System ..........5-76 Entry/Exit Lighting ........... 3-15 Add-On Equipment ........5-76 Express-Down Window ........2-15 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-77 Extender, Safety Belt ........1-28 Headlamp Wiring ......... 5-76 Exterior Lamps ..........
Page 318 Following Distance .......... 4-38 Fuel ............... 5-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Additives ............5-5 Head Restraints ..........1-5 California Fuel ..........5-5 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ....3-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..... 5-9 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-76 Filling Your Tank ........... 5-6 Headlamps ..........
Page 319 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ..5-23 Jump Starting ..........5-36 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ....5-22 If the Light Is Flashing ........3-31 If the Light Is on Steady ........3-31 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ..4-27 Key Lock Cylinders Service ......
Page 320 Light (cont.) Charging System ......... 3-27 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts .... 5-83 Check Oil Level .......... 3-33 Maintenance Schedule ........6-15 Door Ajar ........... 3-34 At Each Fuel Fill ......... 6-15 Low Coolant Warning ........3-29 At Least Once a Month ........ 6-15 Low Washer Fluid Warning ......
Page 321 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..... 4-40 Oil (cont.) Making Turns ..........4-38 Older Children, Restraints ........ 1-28 Malfunction Indicator Light ........ 3-30 Online Owner Center ........7-3 Manual Seats ........... 1-2 Operation Tips ..........3-21 Manual Windows ..........2-14 Operation ............3-17 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ....
Page 322 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..6-21 Radios (cont.) Part E - Maintenance Record ......6-22 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-48 Passing ..........4-11, 4-38 Radio with CD ........3-37, 3-41 ® Passlock ............2-16 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Plan Ahead When Possible ........
Page 323 Replacing Restraint System Parts Safety Belts (cont.) After a Crash ..........1-55 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-11 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-9 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-11 Canadian Government ........7-9 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for General Motors ..........
Page 324 Service ............5-3 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Adding Equipment to the Outside of Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-19 Your Vehicle ..........5-4 Steering Tips ........... 4-9 Doing Your Own Work ........5-3 Storage Areas ..........2-30 Engine Soon Light ........3-30 Center Console Storage Area ......
Page 325 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........2-15 Transaxle ............5-18 ® Passlock ........... 2-16 Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-18 Throttle System Inspection ....... 6-20 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Tilt Wheel ............3-5 Unit Repair Manual ........7-10 Tire Inﬂation Check ......... 6-15 Transportation Options ........7-7 Tires .............
Page 326 Vehicle Storage ..........5-36 When to Add Engine Oil ........5-14 Vehicle ............4-5 When to Change Engine Oil ......5-16 Control ............4-5 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ....5-30 Damage Warnings ........... iv When to Check ..........5-50 Loading ............

Chevrolet Malibu 2003 Manual

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Section 3 Instrument Panel

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

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