Page 1: Table Of Contents
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Trip Computer ......... 3-55 Front Seats ..........1-2 Audio System(s) ........3-56 Rear Seats ..........1-8 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Safety Belts ..........
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 MONTE CARLO are registered trademarks of General Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning Motors Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. or others could be hurt.
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 Child Restraint Systems .........1-35 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-38 Six-Way Power Seats ........1-3 Top Strap ............1-39 Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-40 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Children (LATCH System) ......1-41...
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 Seats • Raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion by sliding the front of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion by sliding the rear of the control up or down. Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the front seats toward the front...
Page 10 Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has this option, the switches that control seat temperature are located on the center console. There are two settings, LO and HI. Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move the Press LO to warm the seat to a lower temperature. seatback to where you want it.
Page 11 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. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 12 Head Restraints Seatback Latches There is a latch located on the lower back of the front seat that enables the front seatback to fold forward. This allows more room for entry and exit of rear seat passengers. To fold the locked seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear and lift the latch.
Page 13 The right front passenger seat is designed to make it easy to get into and out of the rear seat. CAUTION: 1. Lift the latch on the back of the right front seat and tilt the seatback forward. The seat can be pushed If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move and slid forward to allow someone to get into or out forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 14: Rear Seats
Rear Seats 2. Pull forward on the seatback tab located on the outboard side Split Folding Rear Seat of the back seat cushion to fold the You can fold either side or both sides of the seatback seatback down. down for more cargo space. Make sure the front seat isn’t reclined.
Page 15 2. Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate CAUTION: to the buckle. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 16: Safety Belts
Make sure the safety belt label is pointing to the release Safety Belts button, and that both are facing the front of the vehicle. Make sure the belt is not twisted. Push and pull Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on the latch plate to be sure it is secure.
Page 17 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 18 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. 1-12...
Page 19 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. In doesn’t stop. a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13...
Page 20 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. 1-14...
Page 21 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 22 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-29 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-32 .
Page 23 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-28 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? 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. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? 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 26 What’s wrong with this? 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. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? 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 28 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 29 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’s 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 the safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 30 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, how to wear one properly.
Page 31 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. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 32 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 33 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the guide on top.
Page 34 To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed.
Page 35: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children 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 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 37 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 38 Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 39 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph Children who are up against, or very close to, (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously become a 240-lb.
Page 40 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. This into consideration not only the child’s weight, is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck height and age but also whether or not the restraint...
Page 41 Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 42 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 43 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 44 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it CAUTION: will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be Then follow the instructions for the restraint.
Page 45 Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 46 Anchor the top strap to an anchor point speciﬁed in Top Top Strap Anchor Location Strap Anchor Location on page 1-40 . Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 47 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll ﬁnd anchors (A) in all three rear seating positions. In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), A.
Page 48 With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint. 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.
Page 49 Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Seat Position 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2.
Page 50 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. 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. 1-44...
Page 51 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor 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: Air Bag Systems
Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags – a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag for the driver.
Page 55 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: of your vehicle. It isn’t designed to inﬂate in You can be severely injured or killed in a crash frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. if you aren’t wearing your safety belt, even if Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety you have air bags.
Page 56 There is an air bag readiness light on the CAUTION: instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. Anyone who is 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 the best protection for adults, but The system checks the air bag electrical system for not for young children and infants.
Page 57 Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-51...
Page 58 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 59 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? to severe side crashes involving the driver’s door. A side impact air bag will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” The The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags threshold level can vary with speciﬁc vehicle design.
Page 60 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or After the air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly the instrument panel.
Page 61 modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace CAUTION: (Continued) other parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic frontal the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe sensor, which helps the sensing system distinguish to do so.
Page 62: 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 parts of the air bag systems in several places Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light around your vehicle.
Page 63 Replacing Restraint System Parts If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need CAUTION: new parts.
Page 64 NOTES 1-58...
Page 65: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Parking Over Things That Burn .......2-27 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-3 Engine Exhaust ..........2-28 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ..........2-28 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Door Locks ............2-8 Mirrors ............2-29 Power Door Locks ..........2-9 Manual Rearview Mirror .........2-29...
Page 66: 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 67 This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: If you need a new key, contact your dealer for assistance. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet 1. This device may not cause interference, and Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance 2.
Page 68 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: Using the remote keyless •...
Page 69 Transmitter Veriﬁcation (Remote Alarm): Press this button to activate an alarm. The ignition must be in OFF or ACC for the This feature provides feedback that a command has remote alarm to work. When you press the remote been received by the vehicle. The headlamps and button, the headlamps will ﬂash, the horn will sound back-up lamps will ﬂash on every lock and on the ﬁrst repeatedly and your interior lamps will turn on attracting...
Page 70 Illumination on Remote Activation Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle The interior lamps will come on when either the UNLOCK, the trunk release or the remote alarm button Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to is pressed. The interior lamps will remain on for prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
Page 71 Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless transferred to these surfaces may damage the entry transmitter should last about three years. transmitter.
Page 72: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter. From the inside, use Door Locks the manual or power door locks. To manually unlock the driver’s door from the outside, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 73 Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Door Locks A power door lock switch Programmable automatic power door locks are a is located on each front standard feature that is intended to provide enhanced door above the armrest. security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking doors.
Page 74 Lockout Protection Trunk To protect you from locking your key in the vehicle, this feature stops the power door locks from locking while CAUTION: the key is in the ignition and a door is open. If a power lock switch is pressed while a door is open It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid and the key is in the ignition, both doors will lock and then the driver’s door will unlock.
Page 75 Trunk Lock Trunk Assist Handle To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key in There is an assist handle the lock and turn it. You can also press the car located on the inside of symbol on your remote keyless entry transmitter. the trunk lid toward the driver’s side of the Remote Trunk Release...
Page 76: Windows
Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: The emergency trunk release handle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the emergency trunk release handle could damage it.
Page 77 Power Windows Both doors have power window switches located on the armrest. Press the front of the switch to raise the window. Press the back of the switch to lower it. The switches on the driver’s door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is in ON, ACC, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 78: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Express-Down Window Theft-Deterrent Systems The driver’s window switch has an express-down Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent the switch and the driver’s window will open a small features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it amount.
Page 79 Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry enter the vehicle (without using the remote keyless entry Transmitter transmitter or a key) or turns the ignition on with an incorrect key. The horn will sound and the headlamps Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote and back-up lamps will ﬂash for approximately keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors, if the key...
Page 80: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
You may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-91 . See your dealer for service. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5 for more information.
Page 81 Ignition Positions ACC (ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you can operate your electrical accessories. With the key in this position, the ignition and automatic transaxle will With the key in the ignition, you can turn the switch to four positions.
Page 82 Starting Your Engine 2. If the engine doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). the engine starts.
Page 83 Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the your ignition key to START.
Page 84 Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to the underside of the diagonal brace, which is located above the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter assembly.
Page 85 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the the console between the front seats. kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle.
Page 86 There are several different positions for your shift lever. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply the best position to use when you start your engine your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) because your vehicle can’t move easily.
Page 87 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t • going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already accelerator pedal all the way down. moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
Page 88 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power than Parking Brake THIRD (3) but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control The parking brake is your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, located to the left of the but then you would also want to use your brakes off brake pedal, near the...
Page 89 Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have set the parking brake. to replace them, and you could also damage 2.
Page 90 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock Running If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl CAUTION: in the transaxle.
Page 91 Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-21 .
Page 92 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You Are Parked CAUTION: It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see CAUTION: or smell.
Page 93: Mirrors
Mirrors CAUTION: Manual Rearview Mirror It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with are sitting in a comfortable driving position. the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 94 Manual Rearview Mirror with ® OnStar If your vehicle has this feature, this mirror has a lever located at the bottom of the mirror between the two lamps. It is used to change the mirror from day to night position. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night, pull the lever toward you.
Page 95 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Push the center button below the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. This may take a few moments. The mirror will lighten whenever you shift to REVERSE (R).
Page 96 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® with OnStar Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic ® dimming rearview mirror with the OnStar System. Press the button located below the mirror, on the far left, for up to three seconds to turn the automatic dimming feature off and on.
Page 97 Outside Power Mirrors Heated Outside Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the surface of the The outside power mirror outside mirrors will heat when the rear window defogger controls are located near is activated. the driver’s side window, on the armrest. Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.
Page 98: Onstar System
Outside Heated Mirrors A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required ® prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid ® calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal If your vehicle has this option, the surface of both ® Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use.
Page 99: Homelink Transmitter
® Directions and Connections Plan HomeLink Transmitter • All Safe and Sound Plan services • Route Support • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services Luxury and Leisure Plan • All Directions and Connections Plan services ® HomeLink , a combined universal transmitter and •...
Page 100 This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as ® Operation is subject to the following two conditions: well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, ®...
Page 101 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds ® button on HomeLink and the hand-held transmitter and then turns to a constant light, continue with button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the has been completed.
Page 102 ® Gate Operator and Canadian Erasing HomeLink Buttons Programming To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until transmission.
Page 103: Storage Areas
Resetting Defaults Rear Storage Area ® To reset HomeLink to default settings do the following: To access the rear cupholders, pull down on the cloth strap located toward the top of the center back seat 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about cushion.
Page 104: Sunroof
Convenience Net Sunroof Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it Your vehicle may have an express-open sunroof. It on the back wall of the trunk. includes a sliding and tilting glass panel and a sunshade. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind or inside the net.
Page 105: Vehicle Personalization
Open/Express: To activate the express-open feature, • Settings (Available for All) press the switch rearward. You can stop the sunroof • GM Oil Life System Reset (Available for All) before it is completely open by pushing the switch forward. • Low Tire Pressure Reset •...
Page 106 Programming Mode OIL LIFE (GM Oil Life System Reset) To reset or customize the features, ﬁrst enter the This feature allows you to reset the GM Oil Life System Monitor after an oil change. See Engine Oil on vehicle customization main menu. To enter the main menu, do the following: page 5-16 .
Page 107 TIRE MON (Tire Inﬂation Monitor Programmable Modes Reset) Mode 1: OFF This feature allows you to reset the tire pressure Mode 2: 30 SEC monitor after checking all tire pressures. See Tires on page 5-59 . To clear the LOW TIRE PRESSURE Mode 3: 60 SEC light from the instrument panel cluster and reset the low Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2.
Page 108 The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. the programming mode by following the instructions The mode may have been changed since then. later in this section or program the next feature available To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, on your vehicle.
Page 109 FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an Veriﬁcation) asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the This feature allows the exterior lights to ﬂash when the programming mode by following the directions later remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or...
Page 110 FOB HORN (Remote Audible 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an Veriﬁcation) asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the This feature allows the horn to chirp when the remote programming mode by following the directions later keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock...
Page 111 ALARM (Content Theft Operation) 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an This feature allows the content theft-deterrent system to asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change be turned on or off.
Page 112 TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an This feature allows the content theft system trunk lock asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change sensor to be disabled or enabled.
Page 113 CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer) 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to This feature allows you to choose between short or long verify the new setting. The new selection will horn chirp sounds when the remote keyless entry be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.
Page 114 FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry EXIT (Exit Feature Transmitter Programming) Customization Mode) This feature allows you to match the remote keyless This feature allows you to exit the vehicle customization entry transmitter to your vehicle. To match the programming. To exit do the following: transmitter do the following: •...
Page 115: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Traction Control System (TCS) Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Warning Light ...........3-37 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-38 Horn .............3-7 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-38 Tilt Wheel .............3-7 Oil Pressure Indicator Light ......3-42 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Cruise Control Light ........3-43 Exterior Lamps ..........3-15...
Page 116 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .......3-52 Understanding Radio Reception ......3-91 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-91 Trip Computer ..........3-55 Care of Your CDs .........3-92 Audio System(s) ..........3-56 Care of Your CD Player ........3-92 Setting the Time ...........3-56 Backglass Antenna ........3-93 Radio with Cassette ........3-57 XM™...
Page 117 NOTES...
Page 118: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 119 The main components of your instrument panel are listed here: A. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See “Instrument Panel I. Remote Trunk Release. See “Remote Trunk Fuse Block” under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on Release” under Trunk on page 2-10 . page 5-91 .
Page 120 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. The 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 121 Horn Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter.
Page 122 Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two your lane change. The lever will return by itself when downward (for left) positions.
Page 123 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature To change your headlamps from low beams to With the turn signal lever in the low-beam position, pull high beams, or from high to low, pull the multifunction the lever toward you momentarily to switch to lever all the way toward you.
Page 124 Windshield Wipers The ﬁve marks between OFF and LO are delay settings. For a longer delay between wiping cycles, turn the band downward. For a shorter delay between wiping cycles turn the band upward. LO (Low Speed): Turn the band upward to LO for steady wiping at a low speed.
Page 125 Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever, there’s a paddle with the windshield washer symbol and the word PUSH on it. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed.
Page 126 Cruise Control CAUTION: If your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This • Cruise control can be dangerous where can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not you can’t drive safely at a steady speed.
Page 127 Setting Cruise Control 3. Press SET located on your steering wheel and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator. CAUTION: The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed.
Page 128 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 •...
Page 129 Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control has three positions: Off: Push the control all the way in to turn off the exterior lamps. Parking Lamps: Pull the control out halfway to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: •...
Page 130 Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic When it’s dark enough outside, your high-beam headlamps will turn off and the headlamps and parking Headlamp System lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the When it’s bright enough outside, your headlamps will go...
Page 131 Fog Lamps Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness If your vehicle has this feature, the fog lamps The knob for the instrument panel light is located on the button is located on exterior lamps control. Pull the knob out halfway and the instrument panel next then turn the knob clockwise to brighten or to the exterior lamps...
Page 132 Entry Lighting the delayed entry lighting feature will continue to work until one of the following occurs: Your vehicle may have the entry lighting feature. Your • The ignition is moved to ON, courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set •...
Page 133 Parade Dimming Battery Rundown Protection The instrument panel has an added feature called Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from parade dimming. This feature prohibits the dimming of draining the battery in case you accidentally leave on the your instrument panel displays during the daylight interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor while the headlamps are on so that you’ll still be able to...
Page 134 Accessory Power Outlets Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience Your vehicle has a 12-volt outlet which can be used to a problem see your dealer for additional information on plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular the accessory power plugs.
Page 135 Auxiliary Power Connection For information on accessing the connection and electrical hookup, please refer to your service manual. (Power Drop) To order a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9 . Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary power connection.
Page 136: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Directing the Airﬂow Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. Dual Climate Control System To change the current mode, select one of the following: With this system you can control the heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 137 Selecting the Fan Speed (Outside Air): Press this button to turn the outside air mode on. When this button is pressed, an (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that it is activated.
Page 138 Heating (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on. When this mode is on, inside air Adjust the air temperature by using the following levers: and a small percentage of outside air will recirculate throughout your vehicle. This selection will reduce D (Driver): Slide this lever up or down to raise or the entry of outside air and odors from entering your lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 139 Cooling For quicker cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. On hot days, open the windows to let hot air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes 2. Select A/C. for your vehicle to cool down.
Page 140 Defogging and Defrosting (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window vents, with only a Fog on the inside of your windows is a result of high little air directed to the ﬂoor vents. In this mode, the humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window system will automatically force outside air into your glass.
Page 141 Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to The ﬂow through ventilation system on your vehicle remove fog from the rear window. allows outside air to enter your vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter your vehicle when the <...
Page 142 Ventilation Tips Passenger Compartment Air Filter • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger inlets on the hood that may block the ﬂow of air compartment particulate air ﬁlter. It is located into your vehicle.
Page 143 To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, use the 5. Remove the air inlet grille retainers. following steps: 6. Remove the air inlet grille. 1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are 7. Remove the air deﬂector grille in the compartment. in the up position.
Page 144: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
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’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays may be on your vehicle.
Page 145 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically.
Page 146 Uplevel 3800 V6 Engine Cluster: United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown, Canada similar 3-32...
Page 147 Speedometer and Odometer zero. If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1.5 seconds while in the odometer mode, it will have no effect. Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your trip odometer will work no matter what position Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
Page 148 Safety Belt Reminder Light Air Bag Readiness Light When the key is turned to ON, a chime will come on There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument for about several seconds to remind people to panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions.
Page 149 If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the Voltmeter Gage vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle If your vehicle is equipped serviced right away. with the 3800 V6 engine it has a voltmeter gage that indicates battery...
Page 150 Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two release fully.
Page 151 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Traction Control System (TCS) Light Warning Light If your vehicle has ABS, If your vehicle has the the anti-lock brake system traction control system, warning light will come this warning light may on for a few seconds when come on for the you turn the ignition key following reasons:...
Page 152 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working. During the majority of the operation, the gage will read 210°F (100°C) or less. If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to ﬂuctuate and approach the 250°F (122°C) mark.
Page 153 Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your control systems. vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance This system is called OBD II (On-Board Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission...
Page 154 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 155 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4 . Poor fuel quality will Some state/provincial and local governments have or cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 156 Oil Pressure Indicator Light This message is displayed in the message center when the engine oil pressure is low. A chime will sound continuously, also. The oil pressure indicator If this occurs, you should have your vehicle serviced tells you if you have the immediately.
Page 157 Cruise Control Light Tthe CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 . Canada-3400 V6 Engine Canada-3800 V6 Engine Fuel Gage Cluster Cluster The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank.
Page 158: Message Center
Here are three situations you may experience with your Service Traction System Warning fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the Message fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. •...
Page 159 Traction Active Message Battery Warning Message When the vehicle is started this message will be displayed for three seconds. United States Canada If the message is displayed when the engine is running, If your vehicle is equipped with the traction control you may have a problem with your charging system.
Page 160 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Low Oil Pressure Message Message United States Canada United States Canada This message is displayed when the engine oil pressure is low. A chime will sound continuously, also. See Oil This message is displayed when the cooling Pressure Indicator Light on page 3-42 .
Page 161 Low Engine Oil Level Message Change Engine Oil Message United States Canada United States Canada Your vehicle may be equipped with a low engine oil This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to level message. be changed. It will appear for 60 seconds. This message is displayed for 60 seconds at the start of Once the engine oil has been changed, the CHANGE each ignition cycle when the engine oil level is low.
Page 162 Low Tire Message Door Ajar Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada Your vehicle may be equipped with the tire pressure This message will appear if one of the doors is not system which monitors the inﬂation pressure of the tires. completely closed and the ignition is in ON.
Page 163 Trunk Ajar Warning Message Security Message United States Canada United States Canada ® This message will appear if the trunk is not completely This message is displayed to monitor the Passlock closed and the ignition is in ON. system. If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will If the security message is displayed continuously while also hear four chimes.
Page 164 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada This message is displayed when the vehicle is low on This message is displayed when your vehicle is low on windshield washer ﬂuid. fuel. Four chimes will also sound. The message is only displayed for 60 seconds at the Refer to the fuel gage for a better indication of the start of each ignition cycle.
Page 165 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message Service Vehicle Soon Message United States Canada United States Canada This message will be displayed when your vehicle has a This message will come on if you have engine problems. brake problem. The brake system warning light will These problems may not be obvious and may not also be illuminated.
Page 166: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Highbeam Out Warning Message Driver Information Center (DIC) United States Canada If this message appears, you may have a problem with your high-beam headlamps. The message will stay on about 60 seconds. When the ignition is turned off, this message will be displayed again for three seconds to remind you that you may have a problem with your highbeam-headlamps.
Page 167 RESET: You can reset the AVG ECON, FUEL USED MODE: Press this button to cycle through three modes or AVG SPEED trip computer modes by pressing of operation: Off, Compass/Temperature and Trip and holding this button for three seconds while you are Computer mode.
Page 168 Compass Variance zone number and VAR will be displayed. Press the MODE button until the proper variance zone number on Compass variance is the difference between magnetic the map is shown. Press the RESET button to set north and geographic north. In some areas of the the new variance zone and resume normal operation.
Page 169: Fuel
Manual Compass Calibration Trip Computer If the compass appears erratic and the calibration There are ﬁve trip computer displays which may be symbol does not appear, you must manually put the stepped through by pushing the MODE button. compass into the calibration mode. The information will appear in the following order: Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the AVG ECON (Average Fuel Economy): This shows the...
Page 170: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Setting the Time Press and hold the HR or MN buttons, located below Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to the tune knob, for two seconds. Then press and hold HR your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile until the correct hour appears on the display.
Page 171: Radio With Cassette
Radio with Cassette This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 172 Playing the Radio To change the default on the display, press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on knob for two seconds. The radio will produce one beep and off.
Page 173 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS your favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations or TREB appears on the display. Then turn the knob (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 to increase or to decrease.
Page 174 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) 2. Select a category by turning the P-TYPE knob. 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press the AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right SEEK TYPE button to take you to the category’s and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO ﬁrst station.
Page 175 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, the When an alert announcement comes on the current tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 176 Radio Messages LOCKED: This message is displayed when the ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up. You must return to the dealership for service. CAL ERR (Calibration Error): This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can not be properly for the vehicle.
Page 177 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message CH Unavl Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. available Tune to another station. If this station was one of your presets, you may need to choose another station for that preset button.
Page 178 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message Radio ID Radio ID label If you tune to channel 0, you will see this message (channel 0) alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate your service. Unknown Radio ID not known If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0,...
Page 179 Playing a Cassette Tape 1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the previous up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 180 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the TAPE AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. cassette tape when listening to the radio. The radio will play while the tape reverses. The EJT (Eject): Press this button to eject a tape.
Page 181: Radio With Cd
CLEAN: If this message appears on the display, the Radio with CD cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-91 .
Page 182 This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information Playing the Radio from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on may broadcast incorrect information that will cause and off.
Page 183 DISPL (Display): For RDS, press this knob to change Finding a Station what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, PTY and the name of the program (if available). AM, or XM1 or XM2 (USA only, if equipped).
Page 184 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS your favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 increase or to decrease.
Page 185 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) 2. Select a category by turning the P-TYPE knob. 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press the AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right SEEK TYPE button to take you to the category’s and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO ﬁrst station.
Page 186 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, the When an alert announcement comes on the current tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 187 Radio Messages LOCKED: This message is displayed when the ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up. You must return to the dealership for service. CAL ERR (Calibration Error): This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can not be properly for the vehicle.
Page 188 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message CH Unavl Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. available Tune to another station. If this station was one of your presets, you may need to choose another station for that preset button.
Page 189 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message Radio ID Radio ID label If you tune to channel 0, you will see this message (channel 0) alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate your service. Unknown Radio ID not known If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0,...
Page 190 Playing a Compact Disc 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing.
Page 191 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the EJT (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. will appear on the display. RDM T and the track CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this number will appear on the display when each track button is pressed ﬁrst.
Page 192: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 193 decrease volume. To change the default on the display, press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic knob for two seconds. The radio will produce one beep volume, your audio system adjusts automatically and selected display will now be the default.
Page 194 Setting Preset Stations To adjust bass and treble to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio will produce The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your one beep and adjust the display level to the middle favorite stations.
Page 195 To adjust the balance and fade to the middle position, If the radio cannot ﬁnd the desired program type, NONE push the AUDIO knob then push it again and hold it until will appear on the display and the radio will return to you hear one beep.
Page 196 INFO (Information): If the current station has a stop and TRAF will be displayed. When a traffic message, the information symbol will appear on the announcement comes on the tuned radio station display. Press this button to see the message. The you will hear it.
Page 197 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 198 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 199 Playing a Cassette Tape the position on the tape. If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds, it Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are will go to the beginning of the current selection. up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 200 Cassette Tape Messages SIDE: Press this pushbutton to play the other side of the tape. CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on the radio display, the tape won’t play because of one SEEK : The right arrow is the same as the of the following errors.
Page 201 CD Adapter Kits If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit of the music that has been recorded, and the way the with your cassette tape player after disabling the CD-R has been handled.
Page 202 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next SEEK : The right arrow is the same as the track. TRACK. The track number will appear on the NEXT pushbutton, and the left arrow is the same as the display.
Page 203: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Compact Disc Messages Theft-Deterrent Feature If the disc comes out or CHECK CD appears on the ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your display, it could be for one of the following reasons: radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN).
Page 204: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls SEEK by TYPE: Press this button to go to a station with the last selected PTY TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display, if it is not already If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain showing.
Page 205: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their especially at night.
Page 206: Care Of Your Cds
The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape After you clean the player, press and hold the EJT player may identify the cleaning cassette as a button for ﬁve seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette The radio will display CLEANED to show the indicator from being ejected, use the following steps: was reset.
Page 207: Backglass Antenna
Backglass Antenna Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic ﬁlm. The metallic ﬁlm in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window radio reception. Any damage caused to your defogger, located in the rear window.
Page 208: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (United States Only)
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Chime Level Adjustment System (United States Only) Chime level adjustment is only available on RDS radios. The radio is the vehicle chime producer. The chime is Your XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the produced from the driver’s side front door speakers. roof of your vehicle.
Page 209 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-20 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-21 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-22 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-22 Braking ............4-5 Winter Driving ..........4-24 Traction Control System (TCS) ......4-8...
Page 210: 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 211 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 212 Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? man of her same body weight will when each has A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able the same number of drinks.
Page 213: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go Braking action involves perception time and where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering reaction time. and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 214 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while a mistake.
Page 215 A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer on wheel speed and controls braking pressure will separately work the brakes at each front wheel accordingly.
Page 216: Traction Control System (Tcs)
If you don’t have anti-lock, use a “squeeze” braking technique. This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure. In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels.
Page 217 The Traction Control System operates in all transaxle You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets shift lever positions. But the system can upshift the stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you’ve is required.
Page 218: Steering
Steering Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems — steering and braking — have to do their Power Steering work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard If you lose power steering assist because the engine braking can demand too much of those places.
Page 219 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 220: 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 221: Loss Of Control
• • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For start your left lane change signal before moving out one thing, following too closely reduces your area of the right lane to pass.
Page 222 Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. want to slow down and adjust your driving to these Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable conditions.
Page 223: 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 224: 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 225 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 226 Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your Driving Through Flowing Water tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reﬂections from trees, CAUTION: telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple”...
Page 227: 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 228: 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 229: 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 230: 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 231 • Know how to go down hills. The most important CAUTION: (Continued) thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well.
Page 232: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red Here are some tips for winter driving: cloth and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if •...
Page 233 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 234 Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake If You’re Caught in a Blizzard so 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 235 • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make CAUTION: body 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 236: 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 CAUTION: again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Page 237: 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. If your vehicle Towing Your Vehicle has traction control, you should turn the system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 .
Page 238: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle • Do you have the proper towing equipment? behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. See your dealer or trailering professional for The two most common types of recreational vehicle additional advice and equipment recommendations.
Page 239 Dolly Towing Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4.
Page 240: 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 241 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 242: 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 243 (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 • Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you Detroit, tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
Page 244 Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you’re using a weigh-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 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer to measure because it affects the total or gross weight weight (B).
Page 245 Hitches Safety Chains It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. You should always attach chains between your vehicle Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to are some rules to follow: the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 246 Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal to know your rig.
Page 247 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need additional wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrows on your CAUTION: instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, You really should not park your vehicle, with a change lanes or stop.
Page 248 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 the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 249 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Battery ............5-47 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Jump Starting ..........5-48 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Headlamp Aiming ...........5-53 Your Vehicle ..........5-4 Bulb Replacement ..........5-54 Fuel ..............5-4 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-54 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 and Parking Lamps ........5-54...
Page 250 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5-82 Electrical System ..........5-90 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-82 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-90 Care of Safety Belts ........5-85 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-91 Weatherstrips ..........5-85 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........5-91 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-85 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-91 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-87 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-91...
Page 251: 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 252: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” Gasoline Octane fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane break or fall off.
Page 253: Gasoline Specifications
Gasoline Speciﬁcations California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission which were developed by the American Automobile Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better speciﬁcations.
Page 254: Additives
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline are now required to contain additives that will help whether the fuel contains MMT.
Page 255: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor is highly ﬂammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, ﬂames and smoking materials away from fuel. Turn your vehicle off to refuel.
Page 256 CAUTION: If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”...
Page 257: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get Filling a Portable Fuel Container the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not ﬁt properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp CAUTION: to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system.
Page 258: The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle near CAUTION: the parking brake pedal. An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 259 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it ﬁrmly. 5-11...
Page 260: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 (Code E) engine, you’ll see the following: 5-12...
Page 261 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield I. Electric Cooling Fan. See Cooling System on Washer Fluid on page 5-43 . page 5-32 . B. Battery. See Battery on page 5-47 . J. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-16 .
Page 262 When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 (Code K) engine, you’ll see the following: 5-14...
Page 263 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield I. Electric Cooling Fan. See Cooling System on Washer Fluid on page 5-43 . page 5-32 . B. Battery. See Battery on page 5-47 . J. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-16 .
Page 264: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Checking Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel.
Page 265 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 266 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identiﬁed by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure...
Page 267 As in the chart shown previously, if you have the 3400 V6 engine, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identiﬁed as SAE 5W-30. If you cannot ﬁnd such SAE 5W-30 oils, you can use an SAE 10W-30 oil which has the API Starburst symbol, if it’s going to be 0°F (−18°C) or above.
Page 268 Notice: Use only engine oil with the American and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended considerably.
Page 269 How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Using the Radio Message 1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON, with the radio off. The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change 2. Press and hold the TUNE DISP button on the radio your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use.
Page 270: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Using the Accelerator Pedal Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Turn the ignition to ON, with the engine off. When to Inspect the Engine Air 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three Cleaner/Filter times within ﬁve seconds. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message ﬂashes, the system is reset.
Page 271 5. To reinstall the cover, position the tabs through the slots on the housing. A notch on the sides of the ﬁlter cover will indicate the correct engagement. Reinstall the two clips on the top of the housing when you are ﬁnished. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air ﬁlter.
Page 272: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. When to Check and Change Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage your transaxle.
Page 273 Checking the Fluid Level The transaxle ﬂuid dipstick handle is the black loop near the rear of the engine compartment, toward the Prepare your vehicle as follows: center. See Engine Compartment Overview on • page 5-12 for more information on location. Park your vehicle on a level place.
Page 274: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles on page 6-16 .
Page 275 Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that ® you use only DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant. CAUTION: (Continued) ® If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set radiator corrosion may result.
Page 276 Checking Coolant CAUTION: The coolant recovery tank is located between the power steering ﬂuid Turning the radiator pressure cap when the reservoir and the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam underhood fuse block in and scalding liquids to blow out and burn the engine compartment you badly.
Page 277: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Notice: Your radiator cap is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to and possible engine damage from overheating. be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat overﬂow tube on the radiator ﬁller neck.
Page 278 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch ﬁre.
Page 279 If No Steam Is Coming From Your 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. Engine If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can An overheat warning along with a low coolant message drive.
Page 280: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 3800 V6 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C.
Page 281 Check to make sure that the coolant level is up to the COLD ﬁll level on the side of the coolant recovery tank. CAUTION: If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 282 Notice: Engine damage from running your engine How to Add Coolant to the Coolant without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. Recovery Tank See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index for information on driving to a If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level safe place in an emergency.
Page 283 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack The coolant recovery tank is located in the engine the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Use the recommended coolant and the proper See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 coolant mixture.
Page 284 If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 285 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator The radiator pressure cap is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the Notice: Your engine has a speciﬁc radiator vehicle, near the diagonal cross brace. See Engine ﬁll procedure.
Page 286 3. If you have the 3800 V6 engine, remove the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. A.
Page 287 3400 V6 Bleed Valve #1 3400 V6 Bleed Valve #2 3800 V6 Bleed Valve 4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve or valves. 3400 V6 engine: There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube.
Page 288 7. If you have the 3800 V6 engine, replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield. 7.1. Remove the oil ﬁll tube, with cap attached, from the valve cover. 7.2. Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine. 7.3.
Page 289 10. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 12. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the this procedure if coolant begins to ﬂow out of the engine cooling fans.
Page 290: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger’s How to Check Power Steering Fluid side of the vehicle.
Page 291: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until the What to Use tank is full. Engine Compartment Overview on When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read page 5-12 for more the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Page 292: Brakes
Brakes the ﬂuid level goes back up. The other reason is that ﬂuid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system ﬁxed, since a leak Brake Fluid means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all.
Page 293 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your only.
Page 294 Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads applied.
Page 295: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many chemicals known to the State of California to cause parts have to be of top quality and work well together if cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 296: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it vehicle.
Page 297 Notice: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or in the accessory power outlets. Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren’t needed.
Page 298 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: But if a battery has ﬁller caps, be sure the An electric fan can start up even when the right amount of ﬂuid is there. If it is low, add engine is not running and can injure you. Keep water to take care of that ﬁrst.
Page 299 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 300 7. Don’t let the other end Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next touch metal. Connect it step. The other end of the negative (−) cable to the positive (+) doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, terminal location of the unpainted metal part or to a remote negative (−) vehicle with the...
Page 301: Headlamp Aiming
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs the following: service. 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery.
Page 302: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps For the proper type of replacement bulb, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-57 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 303 1. Open the hood. 5. Remove the round dust caps to gain access to the bulbs. 2. Remove the air baffle. 6. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from 3. Remove the two headlamp fasteners by pulling up the retaining ring by gently pulling it away from the on them.
Page 304: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 4. Unscrew the two remaining and Sidemarker Lamps wing nuts. 5. Pull the assembly from the body carefully. 6. To remove a socket, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out. A. Rear Sidemarker Lamp 7. Pull the bulb out. Do not twist it. B.
Page 305: Back-Up Lamps
Back-Up Lamps Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number The back-up lamps are located in the rear bumper. Back-Up 1. Open the trunk. 3357NAK or 2. Remove the two screws. Front Park/Turn Signal 3457NAK 3. Pull the assembly from the body of the vehicle. Front Sidemarker Lamps 4.
Page 306: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Windshield Wipers, Blade Check” under At Least Twice a Year on page 6-11 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 307: Tires
Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure.
Page 308: Inflation -- Tire Pressure
Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure If your tires have too much air (overinﬂation), you can get the following: The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the • Unusual wear inside of the trunk lid, shows the correct inﬂation • Bad handling pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
Page 309: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message comes on, you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage. (If a tire is ﬂat, see If a Tire Goes If your vehicle has the tire pressure monitor system, Flat on page 5-69 .) Also check the tire pressure in all it can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire.
Page 310 To reset (calibrate) the system: The tire pressure 7. Once the monitor has been reset, scroll until EXIT monitor system can be reset by turning the exterior lamp appears on the display. control from OFF to parking lamps three times while 8.
Page 311: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km). rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label.
Page 312: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to around the tire.
Page 313: 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 314: 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 315: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 316 Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or the same way as the one it replaces. odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts clearance to the body and chassis.
Page 317: Tire Chains
Tire Chains A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only accelerator pedal.
Page 318: 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 319 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. 1. Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then remove the cover. 2. Remove the compact spare tire. See “Compact Spare Tire”...
Page 320 3. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and 4. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. extension and protector/guide (B) and wheel wrench (C). 5-72...
Page 321 Removing the Wheel Covers and the Removing the Wheel Covers Wheel Nut Caps If your vehicle is equipped Removing the Wheel Cover Caps with wheel covers, loosen the plastic nut caps Your vehicle may have with the wheel wrench. If center caps if equipped needed, you can ﬁnish with aluminum wheels.
Page 322 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Page 323 Jack placement for a front tire Jack placement for a rear tire The diagram shows you where you should place The diagram shows you where to place your jack to your jack to change a front tire. Use the bolts (A) as change a rear tire.
Page 324 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 325 3. Remove any rust or dirt 5. Reinstall the from the wheel bolts, wheel nuts with the mounting surfaces rounded end of and spare wheel. the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 326 7. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: 6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off.
Page 327 Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid you’ll need to store the ﬂat tire in your trunk. Use the expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel following procedure to secure the ﬂat tire in the trunk.
Page 328 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools A. Retainer B. Cover CAUTION: C. Compact Spare Tire D. Nut E. Jack Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could F. Wheel Wrench cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, G.
Page 329: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Notice: When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 330: Appearance Care
Appearance Care They can all be hazardous — some more than others — and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some Do not use any of these unless this manual says are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a you can.
Page 331 Here are some cleaning tips: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), • egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine Clean up stains as soon as you can — before and blood can be removed as follows: they set.
Page 332 Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones may have to do this more than once.
Page 333: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. CAUTION: Washing Your Vehicle Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is may severely weaken them.
Page 334 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car foreign matter. washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.”...
Page 335: Sheet Metal Damage
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Sheet Metal Damage Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
Page 336: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a control can collect on the underbody. If these are not chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Page 337: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Description Usage the following products. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light Description Usage surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax...
Page 338: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on the inside of your trunk lid. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: • your VIN, • the model designation, •...
Page 339: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring Power Windows and Other Power Options The headlamp circuit is protected by individual fuses in the underhood fuse block. An electrical overload will A circuit breaker in the driver’s side instrument panel cause the fuse to blow. If this happens, have your fuse block protects the power windows and other power headlamp system checked right away.
Page 340 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver’s Side) Some fuses are in a fuse block at the end of the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses. Fuses Usage PCM/BCM/ Powertrain Control Module, Body CLSTR Control Module, Cluster (Ignition 0)
Page 341 Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Supplemental Restraint System RETAINED Anti-Lock Brake System, Powertrain ACCESSORY Power Windows, Sunroof Breaker Control Module, Brake Switch, ABS/PCM PWR BRKR Crank Relay, Canister Vent Solenoid (Run, Crank) Brake Lamps, Body Control Module STOP Relays Usage (Run, Crank) RETAINED TURN SIGNAL...
Page 342 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) Some fuses are in a fuse block at the end of the instrument panel on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses. Fuses Usage RH HTD ST Passenger Heated Seat PWR DROP Accommodated Device...
Page 343 Fuses Usage Relays Usage HVAC BLO HVAC Blower Relay PARK LP Parking Lamp Relay RELAY Instrument Panel Footwell Lamps, I/P BRP Glovebox Lamps BACKUP LP Back-up Lamps Relay RELAY HTD MIR Heated Mirrors BATT RUN BRK SW Brake Switch DOWN Battery Run Down Protection Relay HAZ SW Hazard Switch...
Page 344 Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) Relays Usage CRANK RLY Starter (Crank) Relay Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine HORNS Horn compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 FOG LTS Fog Lamps for more information on location.
Page 345 Underhood Fuse Block (Lower) Relays Usage IGN RELAY Ignition Relay Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine A/C CMPR HVAC Compressor compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Fuses Usage IGN SW...
Page 346: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-16 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a 2.4 lbs 1.1 kg Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7.4 quarts 7.0 L After Complete Overhaul 10 quarts 9.5 L...
Page 347 Engine Speciﬁcations Wheel Nut Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Pug Gap Firing Order Torque 0.060 inches 100 lb ft 3400 (LA1) V6 4T65E 1–2–3–4–5–6 140 Y (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches 100 lb ft 3800 (L36) V6 4T65E 1–6–5–4–3–2 140 Y (1.52 mm) 5-99...
Page 348: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter 24206433* All Engines Engine Air Cleaner/Filter A1614C* All Engines Engine Oil Filter PF47* All Engines Passenger Compartment Air Filter GM Part No. 10406026 All Engines Spark Plugs 41–101* All Engines Spark Plug Gap...
Page 349 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-11 Introduction ...........6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-14 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-14 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Exhaust System Inspection ......6-14 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 350: 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 351: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized If you want to get the service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9 . This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 352: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 353: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and ﬁlter as indicated by the GM The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles occurs ﬁrst).
Page 354 If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your ﬁlter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system the ﬁlter may require replacement more often.
Page 355 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on − Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional service.
Page 356 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 357 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every Service. 60 months since last service, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for what to use. Replace spark plugs.
Page 358: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check ® Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL Listed in this part are owner checks and services coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to on page 5-26 for further details.
Page 359: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle ﬂuid level; add if needed. See Restraint System Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-24 . A ﬂuid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your needed.
Page 360 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 361 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. •...
Page 362: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Steering, Suspension and Front Maintenance Inspections Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Listed in this part are inspections and services which Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of each spring and fall).
Page 363: Fuel System Inspection
Fuel System Inspection Throttle System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high Engine Cooling System Inspection effort or excessive wear.
Page 364: 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, in System Canada 993294, or equivalent). Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your ®...
Page 365: 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 Maintenance Record...
Page 366 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-18...
Page 367 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-19...
Page 368 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-20...
Page 369 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 United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-8 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Government ..........7-9 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 370: 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 371: 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 372: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Overseas – Customer Assistance Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Page 373: 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 374 Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited • Roadside Basic Care services Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or (as outlined previously) discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care at any time. Plus: The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that •...
Page 375: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation, a customer Warranty service can generally be completed while you support program for new vehicles. wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail transportation options.
Page 376: 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 377: 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 378 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Case Unit Repair Manual Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM Current and Past Model Order Forms transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 379 Appearance Care ..........5-82 Care of Safety Belts ........5-85 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-20 Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-88 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-43 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-82 Additional Program Information ......7-8 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-85 Additives, Fuel ..........
Page 380 AUTOLOCK (Automatic Door Lock Brakes ............5-44 and Unlock) ..........2-44 Braking in Emergencies ........4-7 Automatic Transaxle Check ......6-11 Braking ............4-5 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control Break-In, New Vehicle ........2-16 System Check ..........6-12 Bulb Replacement ........... 5-54 Automatic Transaxle ........
Page 381 Cassette Tape Messages ......3-66, 3-86 Chime Level Adjustment ........3-94 Cassette Tape Player Service ......6-10 CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer) ....... 2-49 CD Adapter Kits ........3-67, 3-87 Cigarette Lighter ..........3-21 Center Console Storage Area ......2-39 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ......5-87 Chains, Tires ..........
Page 382 Coolant ............3-38 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-38 Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Heater, Engine ..........2-20 System ............3-16 Hot Temperature Warning Message ....3-46 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Cooling System ..........5-32 Defogging and Defrosting ......... 3-26 Cooling ............
Page 383 Driving On Grades .......... 4-39 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Driving on Snow or Ice ........4-25 Programs ........... 3-41 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ....4-18 Engine Coolant Level Check ......6-10 Driving Through Flowing Water ......4-18 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing ....4-40 Driving with a Trailer ........
Page 384 Fuel (cont.) Filling Your Tank ........... 5-7 Filter ............. 5-22 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-6 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-22 Gage ............3-43 Finding a PTY Station Gasoline Octane ........... 5-4 (RDS and XM™) ......3-60, 3-71, 3-81 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Finding a Station ......
Page 385 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank ..........5-34 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator ....5-37 Head Restraints ..........1-6 How to Add Fluid ..........5-26 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ....3-9 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ....
Page 386 Inspection ............6-15 Brake System ..........6-15 Lamps ............3-15 Engine Cooling System ........ 6-15 Exterior ............3-15 Exhaust System .......... 6-14 Interior ............3-17 Fuel System ..........6-15 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........1-16, 1-24 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....... 6-14 LATCH System ..........
Page 387 Locks ............. 2-8 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Door ............2-8 How This Section is Organized ....... 6-3 Leaving Your Vehicle ........2-10 Introduction ..........6-2 Lockout Protection ........2-10 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Power Door ..........2-9 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ..6-4 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....
Page 388 Message (cont.) Low Engine Oil Level ........3-47 Odometer ............3-33 Low Fuel Warning ........3-50 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-12 Low Oil Pressure ......... 3-46 OIL LIFE (GM Oil Life System Reset) ....2-42 Low Tire ............. 3-48 Oil ..............5-16 Low Washer Fluid Warning ......
Page 389 Power (cont.) Door Locks ..........2-9 Parade Dimming ..........3-19 Drop ............3-21 Park (P) ............2-27 Electrical System ......... 5-91 Shifting Into ..........2-25 Six-Way Seats ..........1-3 Shifting Out of ..........2-27 Steering Fluid ..........5-42 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Windows ............
Page 390 Radios (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects ........7-9 Setting the Time .......... 3-56 Canadian Government ........7-9 Theft-Deterrent ..........3-89 General Motors ..........7-9 Understanding Reception ......3-91 United States Government ......7-8 ® RDS Messages ......3-61, 3-72, 3-81 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button ..
Page 391 Safety Belts (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint (cont.) How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-16 Selecting Outside Air or Recirculation ....3-23 Questions and Answers About Selecting the Fan Speed ........3-23 Safety Belts ..........1-15 Service Bulletins ..........7-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children Service Manuals ..........
Page 392 Starting Your Engine ........2-18 Throttle System Inspection ....... 6-15 Steering in Emergencies ........4-11 Tilt Wheel ............3-7 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot Tire Inﬂation Check ......... 6-10 and Seal Inspection ........6-14 TIRE MON (Tire Inﬂation Monitor Reset) .... 2-43 Steering Tips ..........
Page 393 Traction ............3-45 Active Message ........... 3-45 Underbody Flushing Service ......6-13 Control System (TCS) ........4-8 Underhood Fuse Block (Lower) ......5-97 Control System Warning Light ....... 3-37 Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) ......5-96 Service Traction System Warning Understanding Radio Reception ......3-91 Message ..........
Page 394 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ......... 4-40 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-30 Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-38 Warnings ............3-6 Why Safety Belts Work ........1-12 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Windows ............

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