Page 1 2006 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-10 ........... 4-37 Safety Belts ..........1-13 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road.
Page 3 Index 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 do not, A good place to quickly locate information about the you or others could be hurt.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraints ..........1-32 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Older Children ..........1-32 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ......1-3 Infants and Young Children ......1-34 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ......1-3 Child Restraint Systems .........1-37 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-41 Power Lumbar ..........1-4 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Heated Seats ..........1-4...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9: Driver Seat Height Adjuster
Driver Seat Height Adjuster Six-Way Power Driver Seat Driver’s Seat with 6-way Power Seat Control and If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s seat height Power Lumbar shown adjuster is located on the outboard side of the seat. If your vehicle has this feature, the power seat control is To raise the seat, move the lever upward repeatedly located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat.
Page 10: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s and passenger’s heated seat buttons are located on the climate control panel below the fan switch. Driver’s side button shown, Passenger’s side button similar If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on Press the button once to turn the heated seat to the the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion.
Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. Passenger’s Side Reclining Lever shown, Driver’s Side similar Your vehicle has reclining seatbacks.
Page 12 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull up on the head restraint to raise it. Press the button at the base of the head restraint and push the head restraint down to lower it. Only the front head restraints are adjustable. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head.
Page 14: Passenger Folding Seatback
Passenger Folding Seatback CAUTION: Your vehicle has a front passenger seat that folds ﬂat. Things you put on this seatback can strike CAUTION: and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving.
Page 15 3. Use one of two levers to fold the seat ﬂat. The levers 4. Continue to fold the seat forward until it locks in the are located on the rear of the seat near the bottom folded position. Pull up on the seatback to be sure of either side of the seat.
Page 16: Rear Seats
Rear Seats To raise the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Pull up on one of the two levers located on the Split Folding Rear Seat rear of the seat near the bottom of either side of the seat.
Page 17 5. Pull up on the knob located on the top of the seatback on the outboard side to release the seatback. With your other hand, pull the seatback forward. 4. Move the safety belt out of the way before lowering the seatback.
Page 18 To raise the rear seatback(s), do the following: CAUTION: CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could A safety belt that is improperly routed, not cause injury to the person sitting there. Always properly attached, or twisted will not provide pull forward on the top of the seatback at the the protection needed in a crash.
Page 19: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 20: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
Page 21 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-15...
Page 22 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-16...
Page 23: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 24: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident —...
Page 25 5. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 1-25. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 26 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 27 What is 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 will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 28 What is 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 29 What is 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 are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 30 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 31: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 32: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-18. seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 33 Lap-Shoulder Belt When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. start again. Here is how to wear one properly. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-31.
Page 34 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 35: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 36 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the CAUTION: guide on top. A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 37: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-26. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, shoulder. you should use it. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will belt edges together so that you can take them out of the...
Page 38: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and Older Children 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 39 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? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 40: Infants And Young Children
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 41 CAUTION: CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms Children who are up against, or very close to, while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a injured or killed.
Page 42 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 types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. into consideration not only the child’s weight, height This is necessary because a newborn infant’s and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 43: Child Restraint Systems
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 44 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the seating surface against the back of the infant. the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes The harness system holds the infant in place and, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 45 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? 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 46 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the Vehicle the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement CAUTION: copy from the manufacturer.
Page 47: Where To Put The Restraint
CAUTION: CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be crash if the child is not properly secured in the seriously injured or killed if the right front child restraint. Make sure the child is properly passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 48 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a CAUTION: (Continued) child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy indicator shows off.
Page 49 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower attachments and Children (LATCH) a top tether. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors system holds a child restraint during driving or in a and attachments.
Page 50 Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached.
Page 51 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each Locations seating position with lower (Lower Anchor): anchors has two labels, near the crease between Seating positions with the seatback and the two lower anchors. seat cushion.
Page 52 If the vehicle does not have rear seats, there will be a top tether anchor for the front passenger position located on the ﬂoor behind the front passenger’s seat. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 53 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the CAUTION: vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached restraint to a single anchor could cause the to anchors, the restraint will not be able to anchor or attachment to come loose or even...
Page 54 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that If the position you are the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the using does not have a top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. head restraint and you are Refer to the child restraint instructions and using a dual tether, the following steps:...
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-43. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 56 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 57: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is attached If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a to the top tether anchor, disconnect it. Unbuckle the rear-facing child restraint, a label on your sun visor vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way.
Page 58 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a CAUTION: (Continued) child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under indicator shows off.
Page 59 If your vehicle has a rear seat, there is no top tether 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. anchor at the right front seating position. Do not secure 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder a child seat in this position if a national or local law portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or requires that the top tether be anchored or if the...
Page 60 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 61 7. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat and your If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child to the top tether anchor.
Page 62: Airbag System
Airbag System Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle CAUTION: may also have roof-mounted side impact airbags. Roof-mounted side impact airbags are available for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the You can be severely injured or killed in a crash...
Page 63 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: And, for some unrestrained occupants, frontal Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate airbags may provide less protection in frontal with great force, faster than the blink of an crashes than more forceful airbags have eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, provided in the past.
Page 64: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 65 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver panel on the passenger’s side. and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-59...
Page 66 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 67: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? The threshold level can vary, however, with speciﬁc vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags or below this range. are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds.
Page 68: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? The threshold level can vary with speciﬁc vehicle design. Side impact airbags are not intended to inﬂate in frontal or near-frontal impacts, rollovers or rear In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, impacts. A side impact airbag is intended to deploy on even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the side of the vehicle that is struck.
Page 69: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an CAUTION: Airbag Inﬂates? After a frontal airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the quickly that some people may not even realize air. This dust could cause breathing problems the airbag inﬂated.
Page 70: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger’s position. A passenger airbag right front passenger airbag.
Page 71 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions. CAUTION: The driver’s airbag and the side airbags (if equipped) are not part of the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be The passenger sensing system works with sensors that seriously injured or killed if the right front are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety...
Page 72 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a CAUTION: (Continued) child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status Even though the passenger sensing system is indicator shows off.
Page 73 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: CAUTION: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied • the system determines that an infant is present in a A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be rear-facing infant seat seriously injured or killed if the right front •...
Page 74 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child because that person is not sitting properly in the restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 75 Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. CAUTION: You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment to Your If the airbag readiness light in the instrument Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-70 for more panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it...
Page 76: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. Is there anything I might add to the front or There are parts of the airbag system in several places sides of the vehicle that could keep the around your vehicle.
Page 77: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether Checking the Restraint Systems this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 78: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH After a Crash system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision.
Page 79: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-20 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-5 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-20 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Ignition Positions ..........2-20 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ....2-23 Doors and Locks ..........2-10 Starting the Engine ........2-23 Door Locks ..........2-10 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-25...
Page 80 Section 2 Features and Controls Mirrors ............2-36 Storage Areas ..........2-43 Glove Box ...........2-43 Manual Rearview Mirror .........2-36 Cupholder(s) ..........2-43 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with ® Instrument Panel Storage Area .......2-43 OnStar and Compass .......2-36 Floor Console Storage Area ......2-43 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with ®...
Page 81: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 82 One key is used for the Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys. ignition and the driver’s Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made. door lock. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Page 83: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer Your keyless entry system operates on a radio to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 84: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the remote keyless entry system: Operation (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked from feature, you can start the engine from outside the about 3 feet (1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with vehicle.
Page 85: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): This button may be used to locate your vehicle. Press and release Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to this button to activate the vehicle locate feature. prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. The horn will chirp three times and the headlamps and If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can parking lamps will ﬂash three times.
Page 86: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body Your vehicle may have a remote start feature. transferred to these surfaces may damage the This feature allows you to start the engine from outside transmitter.
Page 87 To start the engine using the remote start feature, If you enter the vehicle after a remote start, and the do the following: engine is running, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the RUN position to drive the vehicle. 1.
Page 88: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. To lock the driver’s door from the outside, turn the key clockwise. To unlock the door, turn the key Door Locks counterclockwise. You can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter CAUTION: to lock and unlock the doors.
Page 89: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Automatic Door Lock This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors If your vehicle has power door locks, the doors will and liftgate when the power door lock switch or remote automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.
Page 90: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks To open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the following: Your vehicle has rear door security locks which prevent 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. transmitter, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock.
Page 91: Liftgate
Liftgate CAUTION: To unlock or lock the liftgate from the outside, use the remote keyless entry transmitter. For more information, see Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate page 2-6. You can also use the power door lock switch open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can to lock and unlock the liftgate.
Page 92: Windows
Emergency Liftgate Release Windows If the vehicle loses power, the liftgate must be opened manually from the inside. CAUTION: To open the liftgate, do the following: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Page 93: Power Windows
Power Windows The window switches for all doors are located on the center console. A window switch for each rear window is located on each rear door. To open a window, press the bottom of the switch. To close a window, press the top of the switch. The power windows operate when the ignition is RUN or ACC (Accessory), or while in Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
Page 94: Sun Visors
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 that allows the window to be lowered without Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent holding the switch. The switch is labeled AUTO. Press features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it the bottom of the switch part way, and the driver’s impossible to steal.
Page 95: How The System Alarm Is Activated
How the System Alarm is Activated The system will arm after either of these things occur: • Thirty seconds after all the doors are closed. If the system is armed, it can be activated by either: • Sixty seconds with any door open. •...
Page 96: Pass-Key ® Iii
® ® PASS-Key III+ PASS-Key III+ Operation ® Your vehicle has PASS-Key III+ (Personalized ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. frequency subject to Federal Communications ® PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 97 ® PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made. In an 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK, emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. and remove the key. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6, 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the for more information.
Page 98: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Ignition Positions Your Vehicle With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: •...
Page 99 ACC (ACCESSORY): This position operates some of (LOCK): This position locks your steering column. your electrical accessories. It unlocks the steering wheel It is a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able and ignition. to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. If you have an automatic transaxle, the ignition switch (RUN): This is the position the switch returns to cannot be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is...
Page 100 Column Lock Release The following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to LOCK and for ignition key removal in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery. 1. Make sure the shift lever is in PARK (P). 3. Place your ﬁnger into the access hole and locate the plunger.
Page 101: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Starting the Engine Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Automatic Transaxle feature which allow’s the radio, power windows, and sunroof to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). ignition is turned off.
Page 102 Starting Procedure 3. If the engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ignition to START.
Page 103: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather 0°F ( 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet economy during engine warm-up.
Page 104 Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the There are several different parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 105 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle connect with the wheels. To restart when you are shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 106 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for LOW (L): This position gives you even more power normal driving with the automatic transaxle. If you need but lower fuel economy than INTERMEDIATE (I). more power for passing, and you are: You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
Page 107: Shift Speeds
Here is how to operate the manual transaxle: NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 108: Parking Brake
Up-Shift Light Parking Brake If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, it may have an up-shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. United States Only When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you.
Page 109: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is (Automatic Transaxle) on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-32. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal CAUTION: down.
Page 110: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in CAUTION: the transaxle.
Page 111: Parking Your Vehicle
Shifting Out of Park (P) If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. (Automatic Transaxle) 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock lever button again.
Page 112: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 113: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with CAUTION: the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 114: Mirrors
® Mirrors There are three additional buttons for the OnStar system. See your dealer for more information on the ® ® system and how to subscribe to OnStar . See OnStar Manual Rearview Mirror in the Index for more information. To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever Compass Operation toward you to the night position.
Page 115: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance, the compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zone eight.
Page 116: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Onstar , Compass And Temperature Display
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Temperature and Compass Display ® with OnStar , Compass and Press the on/off button, located in the center, to cycle between °F, °C and off. If the display reads CAL, Temperature Display the compass needs to be calibrated. For more information, see “Compass Calibration”...
Page 117: Compass Calibration
Compass Calibration To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find the current location and variance zone number The compass may need calibration if one of the on the following zone map. following occurs: 2. Press and hold the on/off button for ﬁve seconds •...
Page 118: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror The controls for the outside power mirrors are CAUTION: located on the driver’s door armrest. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 119: Onstar System
® ® OnStar System A complete OnStar User’s Guide and the Terms and ® Conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or ® www.onstar.ca. Contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR ®...
Page 120 ® Safe and Sound Plan OnStar Personal Calling • Advanced Automatic Collision Notiﬁcation ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling capability allows you to make hands-free calls using a • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment wireless system that is integrated into the vehicle. •...
Page 121: Storage Areas
® OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located in the ﬂoor console Your vehicle may be between the front seats. There is also a cupholder equipped with a Talk/Mute for the rear seat passenger located at the rear of the button that can be used ﬂoor console.
Page 122: Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
Rear Compartment Storage The panel can be used in this position if you need additional space above the panel. Place the cargo on Panel/Cover top of the panel in this position. Your vehicle may be equipped with an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can CAUTION: be adjusted into four positions.
Page 123 This can be used as a cargo cover for the rear area. It has hooks underneath for shopping bags. The third position is with the front corners placed in the lower guides and the rear corners placed in the upper guides. Do not load cargo on the panel in this position.
Page 124: Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System Notice: Loading cargo directly on the roof of the vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle and would Your vehicle may be equipped with a roof rack system. not be covered under warranty. Do not place cargo on the roof the vehicle.
Page 125: Sunroof
Sunroof Vent Open: To open the power sunroof to the vent position from the closed position, press and hold The vehicle may have a power sunroof. the passenger’s side sunroof switch forward. The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent The switches that operate position.
Page 126 NOTES 2-48...
Page 127 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Mirror Reading Lamps ........3-17 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Rear Reading Lamps ........3-17 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-17 Horn .............3-6 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......3-18 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......3-18 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Climate Controls ..........3-19 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7...
Page 128 Section 3 Instrument Panel Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ..3-34 Audio System(s) ..........3-50 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ..3-34 Setting the Time (Without Date Display) ...3-51 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-35 Setting the Time (With Date Display) ....3-52 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-35 Radio with CD (Base) ........3-52 Oil Pressure Light .........3-38 Radio with CD (MP3) ........3-57...
Page 129 NOTES...
Page 130: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 131 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-22. K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-72. B. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 3-11.
Page 132: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Tilt Wheel Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel also let police know you have a problem. Your front before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 133: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 134: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, Use this lever, located on the right side of the steering pull the turn signal lever toward you.
Page 135: Windshield Washer
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. (Delay): When the lever is in the intermittent A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. position, turn the intermittent adjust band with this Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. If the symbol on it up or down to set for a shorter or longer motor gets stuck, turn the wipers off, clear away delay between wipes.
Page 136: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Delay): Press this side of the button to turn on the intermittent wiping setting that has a longer delay. The rear window (Washer Fluid): Press this button to wash and wipe washer/wiper button is the window. located on the instrument panel below the climate The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as controls.
Page 137: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot CAUTION: on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below If you leave your cruise control on when you 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 138 Resuming a Set Speed RES+ (Resume): Press this button to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, SET (Set): Press this button to set a speed and to disengages the cruise control.
Page 139 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the If the cruise control system is already engaged, hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to •...
Page 140: Headlamps
Headlamps (Off/On): This position is the momentary Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when the vehicles with an automatic transaxle are in PARK (P) and vehicles with a manual transaxle have the parking brake set and the vehicle is not moving.
Page 141: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder The DRL system will be off any time your vehicle is in PARK (P). The DRL system on U.S. vehicles can also be turned off by using the off/on switch for If you open the driver’s door with the ignition off and the one ignition cycle.
Page 142: Fog Lamps
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator lamp system will come on immediately. Once you light on the cluster will come on when the fog lamps leave the garage, it will take about 20 seconds for the are on.
Page 143: Dome Lamp
Dome Lamp Mirror Reading Lamps Your vehicle may have a dome lamp. Your vehicle may have reading lamps on the rearview mirror. Push the button to turn the reading lamps on (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the and off.
Page 144: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Accessory power outlets can be used to connect Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB damage not covered by your warranty.
Page 145: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: Climate Control System (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of If your vehicle has remote start and you want to warm the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then...
Page 146 On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air (Off): To turn the fan off, turn the knob all the way escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time counterclockwise to the off position. it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps Temperature Control: Turn the left knob clockwise or the system to operate more efficiently.
Page 147: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This remove fog from the rear window. can be minimized if the climate control system is used The rear window defogger will only work when the properly.
Page 148: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment The ﬁlter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for replacement intervals. See your Rotate the outlets and move the outlet vanes to dealer for details on changing the ﬁlter. To ﬁnd out what change the direction of the airﬂow and to open and type of ﬁlter to use, see Normal Maintenance close the outlets.
Page 149 3. Pull each of the three tabs of the ﬁlter access door 4. Pull the ﬁlter out, keeping it face up so as not to down and open the access door downward. drop any dust into the passenger compartment upon removal. When installing a new air ﬁlter make sure the AIR FLOW arrow is pointing downward.
Page 150: 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 When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on that may be on your vehicle.
Page 151: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically.
Page 152: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The tachometer miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). displays the engine Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the speed in revolutions driver information center. You can set a Trip A and per minute (rpm).
Page 153: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is START, a chime will sound for several seconds already buckled.
Page 154: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. start your vehicle, it means the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag may not be working properly.
Page 155: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.
Page 156 If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will rear-facing child restraint, a label on your sun visor accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status...
Page 157: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal The charging system light airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-64 will come on brieﬂy when for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 158: Up-Shift Light
Up-Shift Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle may have an up-shift light. When this light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into comes on, you should shift to the next higher gear if two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can weather, road, and traffic conditions allow you to.
Page 159: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. Warning Light The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is If your vehicle is equipped fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
Page 160: Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
Enhanced Traction System Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Warning Light If your vehicle is equipped The engine coolant with the Enhanced temperature warning light Traction System (ETS), will come on when the this warning light should engine has overheated. come on brieﬂy as you start the engine.
Page 161: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has an engine coolant temperature Your vehicle is equipped gage. With the ignition with a computer which turned to ON, this monitors operation of the gage shows the engine fuel, ignition, and emission coolant temperature.
Page 162: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your The following may prevent more serious damage to vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with your vehicle: other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission •...
Page 163: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. You may be able to correct the emission system See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will malfunction by considering the following: cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 164: Oil Pressure Light
Emissions Inspection and Oil Pressure Light Maintenance Programs If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this Some state/provincial and local governments have or light will stay on after may begin programs to inspect the emission control you start your engine, or equipment on your vehicle.
Page 165: Maintenance Schedule
Fog Lamp Light CAUTION: The fog lamps light will come on when the fog Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. lamps are in use. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 166: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). Your fuel gage tells you The DIC display gives you the status of many of your about how much fuel you vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver have left.
Page 167: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays TRIP A or TRIP B Press the information button until TRIP A or TRIP B is The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC has displayed. These modes show the current distance different modes which can be accessed by pressing traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in the DIC buttons.
Page 168: Dic Warnings And Messages
ECON (Economy) In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in Press the information button until ECON is displayed. the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine This mode shows how many miles per gallon (mpg) Oil on page 5-13 and Scheduled Maintenance on or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is page 6-4.
Page 169: Brake Fluid
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF CHECK GAS CAP This message will display if the automatic headlamp This message will display if the gas cap has not been system is disabled with the headlamp switch. fully tightened. You should recheck your gas cap to make See Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-15 for sure that it is on properly.
Page 170: Power Steering
GATE AJAR LOW TRACTION This message will display when the liftgate of your This message will display when the Enhanced Traction vehicle is not closed completely. You should make sure System (ETS) is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery that the liftgate is closed completely. See Liftgate on road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so page 2-13 for more information.
Page 171: Dic Vehicle Personalization
DIC Vehicle Personalization Personalization Menu Modes UNITS Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting. This feature allows you to select the units of All of the features listed may not be available on measurement in which the DIC will display the vehicle your vehicle.
Page 172 REMOTE START ON: The horn will chirp on the ﬁrst press of the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on remote start to be turned OFF or ON. Remote start page 2-6 for more information.
Page 173 LIGHT FLASH DELAY LOCK If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, This feature, which delays the actual locking of the which allows the vehicle’s exterior hazard/turn signal vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY lighting to ﬂash every time the lock or unlock button on LOCK appears on the display, press the reset button to the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can scroll through the available settings:...
Page 174 AUTO UNLK (Unlock) UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transaxle Only) This feature, which allows the vehicle to automatically This screen displays only if your vehicle has an unlock certain doors, can be enabled or disabled. automatic transaxle and DRIVER or ALL is selected for When AUTO UNLK appears on the display, press the the AUTO UNLK feature.
Page 175 EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS LANGUAGE If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, This feature allows you to select the language in which which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to the DIC will display. When LANGUAGE appears on turn on each time the unlock button on the remote the display, press the reset button to scroll through the keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or available settings:...
Page 176: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Get familiar with your vehicle’s audio Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer system so you can use it with less effort and take full driving experience.
Page 177: Setting The Time (Without Date Display)
Setting the Time Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, (Without Date Display) CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your If your vehicle has a base AM/FM radio with a single dealer.
Page 178: Setting The Time (With Date Display)
Setting the Time (With Date Display) Radio with CD (Base) If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD player, the radio will have a clock button for setting the time and date. Press the clock button and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY will appear on the display.
Page 179: Finding A Station
Finding a Station 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2 pushbuttons for three seconds until you hear a or AM. The display will show the selection. beep.
Page 180: Radio Messages
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. or fade, press this button or the tune knob until the If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the desired speaker control label appears on the display.
Page 181 Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt pushbutton to advance playback quickly within a track. to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could You will hear sound at a reduced volume.
Page 182 CD Messages Listening to a Portable Audio Player To listen to a portable audio player such as an CHECK DISC: If this message appears on the display MP3 player or cassette player over the radio and and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the speakers, use a cable to connect your portable audio following reasons: player to the auxiliary input located on the lower...
Page 183: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters will appear on the display. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly.
Page 184 Finding a Station Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): The radio is also equipped with Speed Compensated Volume (SCV). When SCV is on, the radio volume automatically adjusts BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, or to compensate for road and wind noise as you speed XM™...
Page 185: Storing A Radio Station As A Favorite
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button. To setup the number of favorites Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station pages, perform the following steps: favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to your 1.
Page 186: Finding A Category (Cat) Station
To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle position, press the pushbutton positioned under the position, press the pushbutton positioned under the BASS, MID, or TREB label for more than two seconds. BAL or FADE label for more than two seconds.
Page 187 3. Rotate the tune knob, press the buttons below the Removed categories can be restored by pressing the right or left arrows displayed, or press the right or pushbutton under the Add label when a removed left SEEK buttons to go to the next or previous category is displayed or by pressing the pushbutton XM™...
Page 188 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Language Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 189 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No CAT Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Information No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel.
Page 190: Playing A Cd (Single Cd Player)
Playing a CD (Single CD Player) If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 191 Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more (Tune): Turn this knob to select tracks on the CD than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt currently playing. to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could ©...
Page 192: Mp3 Format
RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on when listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message one CD or all CDs in a six-disc CD player. To use showing disc and/or track number will appear on the random, do one of the following: display when a CD is in the player.
Page 193 Empty Directory or Folder The CD player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 ﬁles. Long If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the ﬁle names, folder names, or playlist names may use ﬁle structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no more disc memory space than necessary.
Page 194 Order of Play Preprogrammed Playlists Tracks recorded to the CD-R will be played in the You can access preprogrammed playlists that were following order: created using WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real • Play will begin from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist Jukebox™...
Page 195 If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced EJECT: Press the CD eject button to eject due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality CD-R(s). To eject the CD-R that is currently playing, of the music that has been recorded, and the way the press and release this button.
Page 196 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator reverse playback quickly within an MP3 ﬁle. You will feature to play MP3 ﬁles on the CD-R in order by artist hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to or album.
Page 197 CD Messages To change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located below the Sort By label. From the sort screen, push one of the buttons CHECK DISC: If this message appears on the display below the album button. Press the pushbutton below the and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the back label to return to the main music navigator following reasons:...
Page 198: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Listening to a Portable Audio Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your To listen to a portable audio player such as an vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by MP3 player or cassette player over the radio and learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number speakers, use a cable to connect your portable audio (VIN).
Page 199: Radio Reception
When a CD is playing, press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or previous track. Press and hold the up or The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, down arrow longer than three-quarters of a second to especially at night.
Page 200: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs Fixed Mast Antenna Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases This type of antenna is called a ﬁxed mast antenna. or other protective cases and away from direct It is mounted at the center of the roof, just behind the sunlight and dust.
Page 201: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-22 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-23 Drunken Driving ..........4-3 Highway Hypnosis ........4-24 Control of a Vehicle ........4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-24 Braking ............4-6 Winter Driving ..........4-26 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7...
Page 202: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready for Defensive Driving anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or expressways, it means “Always expect the The best advice anyone can give about driving is: unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other Drive defensively.
Page 203: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving 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, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. a national tragedy.
Page 204 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s of about 0.06 percent.
Page 205 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There is something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people do not know. Medical research shows of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 206: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-32. You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, and Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. the accelerator.
Page 207: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool advanced electronic braking system that will help between hard stops.
Page 208 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 209: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you Your wheels can stop rolling. Once they do, the vehicle need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always cannot respond to your steering. Momentum will decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply wheels stopped rolling.
Page 210: Enhanced Traction System (Ets)
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: Your vehicle may have an Enhanced Traction System • If you turn the system off by moving the shift lever (ETS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in to LOW (L), the warning light will come on and slippery road conditions.
Page 211: Steering
Steering To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on. But you can turn the system off if you prefer. Electric Power Steering To turn the system off, shift to LOW (L) or REVERSE (R). If the engine stalls while you are driving, the power When you turn the system off, the Enhanced Traction steering assist system will continue to operate until you...
Page 212: Steering Tips
Steering Tips The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. two control systems — steering and acceleration — can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 213: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 214: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Page 215 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. and start your left lane change signal before moving For one thing, following too closely reduces your out of the right lane to pass.
Page 216: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Let us review what driving experts say about what If you have the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), happens when the three control systems — brakes, remember: It helps to avoid only the acceleration skid.
Page 217: Driving At Night
Driving at Night While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including engine braking by shifting to Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires One reason is that some drivers are likely to be to slide.
Page 218 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle But as we get older these differences increase. clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much much worse by dirt on the glass.
Page 219: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads CAUTION: Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not dry roads.
Page 220: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under the tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 221: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 222: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 223: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the Here are some things you can check before a trip: proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Are all windows clean inside and outside? Drive on to the next exit.
Page 224: 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 225 • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the CAUTION: slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. If you do not shift down, your brakes could get •...
Page 226: 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 cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 227 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has this system, you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions.
Page 228: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Remember, unless your vehicle has ABS, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a slide. Brake so the wheels always keep rolling and serious situation.
Page 229 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 230: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Run the engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster Mud, Ice or Snow than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will keeps the battery charged.
Page 231: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out CAUTION: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), turn the If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can ETS off.
Page 232: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Vehicle Certiﬁcation label. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either...
Page 233 The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). the “XXX”...
Page 234 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 1 Example 2 Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg) (68 kg)
Page 235 Certiﬁcation Label Example 3 Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 3 A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the Subtract Occupant rear edge of the driver’s door. Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) The label shows the size of your original tires and the (91 kg) inﬂation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight...
Page 236 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads as the vehicle goes.
Page 237: Towing
Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if •...
Page 238: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse from the ﬂoor You may dinghy tow your vehicle from the front following ® console fuse block: 8 (Ignition Switch, PASS-Key III+). these steps: See Floor Console Fuse Block on page 5-83 for more information.
Page 239: Towing A Trailer (Manual Transaxle)
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with an automatic transaxle and the proper trailer towing (Manual Transaxle) equipment. If your vehicle is not equipped as stated above, do not tow a trailer. To identify the trailering Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information manual transaxle.
Page 240: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: • The weight of the trailer If you do, here are some important points: • • The weight of the trailer tongue There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering.
Page 241: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at our Customer Assistance Center. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4 for more information. In Canada write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7...
Page 242 Consider the following example: But let’s say your speciﬁc vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg); and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs gear in the vehicle as well.
Page 243 Hitches The effect of tongue weight is about 1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. with being able to handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads weight.
Page 244: Safety Chains
Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the Before setting out for the open road, you will want to tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to get to know your rig.
Page 245: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as could cause the trailer to come in contact with you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. the vehicle.
Page 246: Driving On Grades
Driving on Grades Parking on Hills Notice: Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher CAUTION: than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your vehicle. Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine and transaxle You really should not park your vehicle, with a to cool.
Page 247: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. Your vehicle will need service more often when you are 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your pulling a trailer.
Page 248 NOTES 4-48...
Page 249: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Pressure Cap ..........5-23 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Engine Overheating ........5-23 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-3 Cooling System ..........5-25 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-29 Adding Equipment to the Outside Brakes ............5-30 of Your Vehicle ...........5-4 Battery ............5-32...
Page 250 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Different Size Tires and Wheels ......5-55 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-77 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-56 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ....5-78 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-57 Tires ............5-79 Wheel Replacement ........5-58 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-79 Tire Chains ..........5-59 Finish Damage ..........5-79 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-60...
Page 251: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle they Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer including such things as, braking, stability, ride and for all your service needs.
Page 252: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, CAUTION: see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14.
Page 253: Fuel
Fuel your vehicle’s acceleration may be slightly reduced, and you may notice a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock. If the octane is The 8th digit of your vehicle identiﬁcation number (VIN) less than 87, you may notice a heavy knocking shows the code letter or number that identiﬁes your noise when you drive.
Page 254: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that are now required to contain additives that will help meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 255: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel If you plan on driving in another country outside the system and also damage the plastic and rubber United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard parts.
Page 256: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 257 The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not CAUTION: properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-42 for more information. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 258: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. and injure you even when the engine is not You can be badly burned and your vehicle running.
Page 259: Hood Release
Hood Release 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary To open the hood, do the following. hood release lever to 1. Pull the interior hood the left. It is located release lever with this under the front center symbol on it.
Page 260: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L engine (2.2L engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 261: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-29. Checking Engine Oil B. Pressure Cap. See Pressure Cap on page 5-23. It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you C.
Page 262: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind.
Page 263: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American...
Page 264: Engine Oil Life System
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the When the system has calculated that oil life has been temperature falls below 20°F ( 29°C), it is diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 necessary.
Page 265: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System What to Do with Used Oil The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Page 266: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required.
Page 267: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid CAUTION: It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the dealership Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter service department and have it repaired as soon off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 268: Hydraulic Clutch
Hydraulic Clutch A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is • Give freezing protection down to 34°F ( 37°C). self-adjusting. This system does not have its own • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Page 269: What To Use
What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage warranty.
Page 270: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant Adding Coolant ® If more coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL The coolant recovery tank coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but cap has this symbol on it. only when the engine is cool. The tank is located in the engine compartment If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, a toward the front of the...
Page 271: Pressure Cap
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, Steam from an overheated engine can burn and it will burn if the engine parts are hot you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 272: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally.
Page 273: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 274 When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at Notice: Engine damage from running your engine or above the COLD FILL line. If it is not, you may without coolant is not covered by your warranty. have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, ®...
Page 275 If no coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank, add coolant at the pressure cap as follows: CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 276 ® 3. Add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture to the coolant ﬁll port, up to the base of the port. See CAUTION: Engine Coolant on page 5-20 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot 4.
Page 277: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, What to Use follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 278: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have Brake Fluid too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, Your brake master cylinder only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 279: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in brakes. the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a Your rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators, but high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are...
Page 280: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Your vehicle’s battery is located in the trunk. You do not need to access the battery to jump start your vehicle. The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many See Jump Starting on page 5-33. parts have to be of top quality and work well together if Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 281: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 282 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the The remote negative ( ) positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on ground terminal, marked that vehicle. GND ( ), is located at the front of the engine You will not see the battery of your vehicle under compartment on the the hood.
Page 283 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 284 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) cable to terminal location on the vehicle with the dead the negative ( ) terminal location on the vehicle with battery.
Page 285 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 286: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: • The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or system. The aim has been preset at the factory and other ﬂat surface.
Page 287 To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 cause excessive heat build-up which may cause for more information.
Page 288: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-44. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or 8.
Page 289: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, And Parking Lamps
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps A. Headlamp B. Turn Signal/Parking Lamp 2. Remove the fasteners to access the headlamp and To replace the headlamp, turn signal, or parking lamp turn signal/parking lamp bulbs. bulb, do the following: 3. Reach in behind the wheel well liner and locate the 1.
Page 290: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 4. Locate the bulb you wish to change. 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove. (CHMSL) To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-13 for more information. 6.
Page 291: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps 2. Remove the cover in the rear cargo area of the vehicle to access the bulbs. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal 4.
Page 292: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Exterior Lamp Bulb Number on page 6-13. Here’s how to remove the wiper blade: Back-up Lamp and CHMSL 1.
Page 293: Tires
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement CAUTION: 1. Remove the protective cap from the wiper arm. If the protective cap is not removed before lifting the wiper arm, the wiper arm could be damaged. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires 2. Pull the wiper arm away from the backglass and are dangerous.
Page 294: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed Useful information about a tire is molded into its to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Page 295 (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN).
Page 296: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Size (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The following illustration shows an example of a typical The letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D passenger vehicle tire size. means diagonal or bias ply construction;...
Page 297 Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32. from steel or other reinforcing materials. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
Page 298 Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces with the road. outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or called “wear bars,”...
Page 299: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original effectively. equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold.
Page 300: Tire Inspection And Rotation
How to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly (8 000 to 13 000 km). inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 301: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. One way to tell when it is After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and time for new tires is to rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and check the treadwear Loading Information label.
Page 302: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet Mixing tires could cause you to lose control General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation while driving.
Page 303: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels CAUTION: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability and wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after resistance to rollover.
Page 304: 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 305: 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 tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned representing the tire’s resistance to the generation and balanced carefully at the factory to give you of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 306: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 307: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not enough dangerous. You cannot know how it has been clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can used or how far it has been driven.
Page 308: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 309: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your To be even more certain the vehicle will not hazard warning ﬂashers. move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one CAUTION: being changed.
Page 310: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack, wheel wrench, and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the ﬂoor of the cargo area. To remove the spare tire and tools, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-13 for more information.
Page 311 The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut wheel wrench (B). counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench from the jack. 5-63...
Page 312: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel wrench to extend the handle. 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 5-64...
Page 313 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. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly 2.
Page 314 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. 5. Install the spare tire. 3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt underneath the wheel well.
Page 315 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 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.
Page 316 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 317 Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid CAUTION: expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See Capacities and Speciﬁcations on Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened page 5-87 for the wheel nut torque speciﬁcation.
Page 318: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Aluminum Wheel To store the ﬂat tire, do the following:...
Page 319 5. Attach the strap to the cargo tie-downs in the rear of the vehicle. 6. Tighten the tie-down strap. Steel Wheel 4. Route the tie-down strap through the tire as shown in the graphic 5-71...
Page 320 Storing the Compact Spare Tire 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-13 for more information. and Tools 2. Install the strap (F) on the ﬂoor of the spare tire Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compartment.
Page 321: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 322: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle defogger. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner.
Page 323: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister remove a soil from any interior surface.
Page 324: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or Some commercial products may increase gloss on your spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a annoying reﬂections in the windshield and even make it small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst.
Page 325: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, The vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint ﬁnish. or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the should be ﬂushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the colored basecoat.
Page 326: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted and affect their performance. Clean the blade by surface of your vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, windshield washer solvent.
Page 327: Tires
Tires Underbody Maintenance To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the products on your vehicle may damage the paint underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan, ﬁnish and/or tires.
Page 328: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil Oil Remover and asphalt.
Page 329: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your vehicle’s engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 330: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Fuses in the fuse block protect the power windows. When the current load is too heavy, the fuse opens Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle protecting the circuit until the problem is ﬁxed. unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 331: Floor Console Fuse Block
Floor Console Fuse Block Fuses Usage Fuse Puller The ﬂoor console fuse block is located on the passenger’s side of the console behind the forward Spare panel. Spare The panel has four clips, one in each corner. Pull the Spare panel to disconnect the four clips, and access the fuses.
Page 332: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Electric Power Steering, The underhood fuse block is located on the driver’s side Steering Wheel Controls of the engine compartment. Lift the cover to access the fuse/relay block. Sunroof Spare Blank Radio Sensing and Diagnostic Module Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module Door Locks...
Page 333 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Body Control Module 3 Heated Seats (Option) Starting System Fuse Puller Body Control Module 2 Empty Empty Empty Empty Cigarette Lighter Air Conditioning Clutch Diode Power Outlet Liftgate, Sunroof Empty Empty Empty Empty Emissions Fuel Pump Empty Air Conditioning Clutch Power Seat (Option)
Page 334 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Injectors, Ignition Module Passenger’s Side High Beam Park, Neutral Parking Lamps Heated Seat, Back-up Lamps Headlamp Low Beam Rear Windshield Washer Headlamp High Beam Windshield Washer Pump Relays Usage Fog Lamps (Option) Rear Defogger Relay Horn ®...
Page 335: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Cooling System 2.2L Engine 7.4 qt 7.0 L 2.4L Engine 7.9 qt 7.5 L Engine Oil with Filter...
Page 336 NOTES 5-88...
Page 337 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-8 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-8 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-9 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-11 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 338: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, Introduction replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and necessary to keep your vehicle in good working change as recommended.
Page 339: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule CAUTION: We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances Performing maintenance work on a vehicle only a few times a week.
Page 340: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, should be checked, when to check it, and what you can you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. (5 000 km) since your last service.
Page 341 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 342: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000)
Page 343: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface latches, hood hinges and latches, and trunk lid hinges...
Page 344: Owner Checks And Services
At Each Fuel Fill (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-20 for It is important to perform these underhood checks what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, at each fuel ﬁll.
Page 345: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Tire Inﬂation Check Starter Switch Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to CAUTION: check the spare tire. See Tires on page 5-45 for further details.
Page 346: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control Ignition Transaxle Lock Check System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transaxle, the ignition should turn CAUTION: to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 347: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, Lubricants set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from slowly remove foot pressure from the regular...
Page 348 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Hydraulic Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or Clutch Linkage Engine Oil. Clutch System equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Pivot Points Windshield Chassis Lubricant ® Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Chassis in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 349: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ® ACDelco Part GM Part Number Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22731072 — Engine Oil Filter 12579143 PF456G Passenger Compartment Air Filter...
Page 350: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 351 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 352 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 353: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-13 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-3 United States Government ......7-13 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Canadian Government ........7-14 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 354: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to plate at the top left of the instrument panel and your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns visible through the windshield. with the sales transaction or the operation of your •...
Page 355: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 356: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free Fax Number: 313-381-0022 number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes From U.S. Virgin Islands: to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to 1-800-496-9994 Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada —...
Page 357: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can...
Page 358: Roadside Assistance Program
Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are for the repair or replacement of the tire if not automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside covered by a warrantable failure.
Page 359: Courtesy Transportation
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the inconvenience during warranty repairs. coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or Scheduling Service Appointments discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 360: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy Warranty service can generally be completed while you rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty to minimize your inconvenience by providing several repair.
Page 361: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Page 362: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is about a crash event or share it with others other than: damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality...
Page 363 Insuring Your Vehicle vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of are not covered by that warranty.
Page 364 If an Accident Occurs • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. number, driver’s license number, vehicle license • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle right.
Page 365: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Reporting Safety Defects Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its United States Government repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Page 366: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in Case Unit Repair Manual a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer This manual provides information on unit repair service Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for...
Page 367: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information Service Publications are available for current and needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Page 368 NOTES 7-16...
Page 369 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-33 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Appearance Care Accessory Power Outlet(s) ....... 3-18 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ....5-78 Adding Equipment to Your Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-79 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......
Page 370 Audio System(s) (cont.) Bulb Replacement ........... 5-40 Setting the Time ........3-51, 3-52 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ..5-42 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........ 3-72 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-40 Understanding Radio Reception ..... 3-73 Headlamp Aiming ........5-38 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .... 3-74 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Automatic Door Lock ........
Page 371 Check Cleaning (cont.) Engine Light ..........3-35 Weatherstrips ..........5-76 Checking Things Under the Hood ...... 5-10 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-77 Chemical Paint Spotting ........5-79 Climate Control System ........3-19 Child Restraints Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ....3-22 Child Restraint Systems .......
Page 372 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Driver Information Center (DIC) ......3-40 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-5 DIC Operation and Displays ......3-41 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..7-14 DIC Vehicle Personalization ......3-45 Reporting Safety Defects to the DIC Warnings and Messages ......
Page 373 Engine Flash-to-Pass ........... 3-8 Air Cleaner/Filter ......... 5-18 Flat Tire ............5-60 Battery ............5-32 Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-61 Check and Service Engine Soon Light .... 3-35 Flat Tire, Storing ..........5-70 Coolant ............5-20 Fluid Coolant Heater ..........2-25 Automatic Transaxle ........
Page 374 Headlamps (cont.) Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Gage Parking Lamps ......... 5-41 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-35 High/Low Beam Changer ........ 3-8 Fuel ............3-40 On Reminder ..........3-15 Speedometer ..........3-26 Wiper Activated ........... 3-14 Tachometer ..........3-26 Heated Seats ........... 1-4 Gasoline Heater ............
Page 375 Instrument Panel LATCH System Overview ............. 3-4 Child Restraints ........... 1-43 Storage Area ..........2-43 Liftgate ............2-13 Instrument Panel (I/P) Light Brightness ..........3-16 Airbag Readiness ........3-28 Cluster ............3-25 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ....3-33 Brake System Warning ......... 3-32 Charging System .........
Page 376 Locks Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Automatic Door Lock ........2-11 Scheduled Maintenance ......... 6-4 Delayed Locking .......... 2-11 Using ............6-3 Door ............2-10 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Lockout Protection ........2-12 Malfunction Indicator Light ........ 3-35 Power Door ..........2-10 Manual Seats ...........
Page 377 Parking Brake ............2-30 Odometer ............3-26 Over Things That Burn ......... 2-34 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-14 Parking Your Vehicle ........2-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..... 3-29 Engine ............5-13 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..... 3-22 Pressure Light ..........3-38 Passenger Sensing System ......
Page 378 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ..........5-64 Radios ............3-50 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-62 Care of Your CD Player ....... 3-74 Replacement Bulbs ......... 5-44 Care of Your CDs ........3-74 Reporting Safety Defects Radio with CD ........
Page 379 Safety Belts Security Light ..........3-39 Driver Position ..........1-18 Service ............5-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-18 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-17 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....
Page 380 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ......... 3-6 Tires ............. 5-45 Storage Areas Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Convenience Net ......... 2-46 Cleaning ..........5-78 Cupholder(s) ..........2-43 Buying New Tires ........5-54 Floor Console Storage Area ......2-43 Chains ............5-59 Glove Box ..........2-43 Changing a Flat Tire ........
Page 381 Traction Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ....4-10 Recorders ............ 7-9 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Vehicle Identiﬁcation Light ............3-34 Number (VIN) ..........5-81 Transaxle Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....5-81 Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-19 Vehicle Personalization Fluid, Manual ..........
Page 382 Windshield Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-77 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....3-74 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ......3-10 Windshield Washer ........... 3-9 Fluid ............5-29 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ........5-44 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....... 6-2 Fuses ............5-82 Windshield Wipers .........

Chevrolet 2006 HHR Owner's Manual

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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