Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 Pontiac Aztek Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-6 Safety Belts ... 1-12 Child Restraints ... 1-39 Air Bag Systems ... 1-61 Restraint System Check ... 1-71 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: Canadian Owners
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name AZTEK are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Page 3: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you will ﬁnd that pictures and words work together to explain things.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Passenger Seat ...1-2 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1-6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Split Bench Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-12 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-18 Driver Position ...1-18...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Passenger Seat Pull up on the lever, located on the front of the seat, to unlock and move the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. To make sure the seat is locked into place, try to move the seat back and forth with your body.
Page 9: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located on the outboard sides of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, pull up on the recliner lever located on the outboard sides of both the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it’s locked into position.
Page 11: Head Restraints
CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have seat operating features to adjust, fold, remove and reinstall the seats. By using the seat operating procedures, in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from your vehicle.
Page 13 To recline the seatbacks lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback. Move the seatback to the desired position. It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback. To fold the seatback forward lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward.
Page 14 4. Pull the lever, located at the base on the outboard side of the seat, to release the rear latches from the ﬂoor pins and ﬂip the seat forward. The seat can stay in this position or it can be removed from the vehicle by following the next steps.
Page 15: Replacing The Split Bench Seats
Replacing the Split Bench Seats CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 16 1. Squeeze the angled latch release bar toward the straight crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two ﬂoor pins. 1-10 2. Make sure the bench seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the ﬂoor pins.
Page 17 3. Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear ﬂoor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat. 4. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down. 5. Lift the seatback recliner lever and raise the seatback until it locks upright.
Page 18: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 19: Why Safety Belts Work
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed.
Page 20 Put someone on it. 1-14 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 21 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-15...
Page 22 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-16...
Page 23 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 24: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-39 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-41.
Page 25 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-38. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 26: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. 1-20 To move it down, push down on the button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 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.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-22 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’s wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 30 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-24 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 31 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 32: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 33: Right Front Passenger Position
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash.
Page 34: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 35 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 36 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’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
Page 37 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 38: Center Rear Passenger Position
Center Rear Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. You also have a shoulder belt, which has a retractor.
Page 39 2. Insert the metal knob on the shoulder belt into the 3. To make the lap belt longer, tilt the latch plate and keyhole on the lap belt buckle as shown. Be sure to pull it along the belt. slide the shoulder belt part into the keyhole until it locks into place.
Page 40: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug 4. Buckle, position and release the lap-shoulder belt the same way as the other lap-shoulder belts. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-38.
Page 41 Here’s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: Second Row Outside Positions For second row outside positions do the following: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip located on the sidewall next to the outer side of each outside passenger position.
Page 42 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-36 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-28. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.
Page 43 Second Row Center Position 2. Attach the elastic cord to the comfort guide on the center passenger shoulder belt. For second row center position do the following: 1. Remove the elastic cord from under the head restraint of the second row driver’s side position. 1-37...
Page 44: Safety Belt Extender
3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Center Rear Passenger Position on page 1-32. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.
Page 45: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 46 1-40 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 47: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 48 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. 1-42 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms...
Page 49 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 50 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 51: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 52 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. 1-46 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 53 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 54: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 55: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 56: Top Strap Anchor Location
Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it.
Page 57 Outside Position Bench Seat Center Position Bench Seat 1-51...
Page 58 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors (A) in both rear seat outside passenger positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 59 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback.
Page 60: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3.
Page 61 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-55...
Page 62: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use you knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 63 If you’re using a top strap-equipped child restraint in the center rear seat and need to temporarily transport a ﬂat tire for repair, move the child restraint to a rear seat outboard position. See Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1-54 for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 64 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-58 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint.
Page 65: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-52. See Top Strap on page 1-49 if the child restraint has one. Your vehicle has a front passenger air bag.
Page 66 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 1-60 4.
Page 67: Air Bag Systems
5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6.
Page 68 Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal air bag. But these air bags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash...
Page 69 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact air bags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inﬂating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inﬂation before and during a crash.
Page 70: Where Are The Air Bags
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-35 for more information.
Page 71 The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-65...
Page 72 If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 1-66 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 73: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.”...
Page 74: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For both frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inﬂator, which inﬂates the air bag.
Page 75: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? After the air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inﬂated. Some components of the air bag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal air bag.
Page 76 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. • Air bags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an air bag inﬂates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system.
Page 77: Restraint System Check
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems.
Page 78: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 79: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-10 Liftgate/Tailgate ...2-10 Windows ...2-12...
Page 80: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 81: Remote Keyless Entry System
® Your vehicle has the PASS-Key system. The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column. If a replacement key or any additional key is needed, you must purchase this key from your dealer. The key will have PK3 stamped on it.
Page 82: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
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 to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 83: Remote Alarm
The UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-14 for more information. If you would like to program the way the headlamps and parking lamps operate with remote unlock conﬁrmation, and your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57.
Page 84: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. United States You can tell the battery is weak if the KEY FOB BATTERY LOW message appears in the message center. If you get this message, the battery in the key fob needs to be replaced.
Page 85: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 86 Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door armrest. Press the front of the switch to lock all doors, or press the rear of the switch to unlock all doors. The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. Instead, each rear door has a manual lever that works only that door’s lock.
Page 87: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks All of the doors will automatically lock when all doors are closed, the engine is running and the shift lever is shifted out of PARK (P). All of the doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is shifted into PARK (P).
Page 88: Lockout Protection
Canceling the Rear Door Security Locks 1. Unlock and open the rear door from the outside. 2. Push the lever down to disengage the safety lock. 3. Close the door. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other rear door lock.
Page 89: Liftgate/Tailgate Release
Liftgate/Tailgate Release To open the liftgate from the inside of the vehicle, press the liftgate release button located on the instrument panel switchbank. To open the liftgate from the outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise, or press REAR on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 90: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 91: Power Windows
Power Windows Switches on the driver’s door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is in ON, ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition Positions on page 2-18 for more information. In addition, each passenger’s door has a window switch.
Page 92: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system. A light located on top of the instrument panel will ﬂash slowly to let you know...
Page 93: Disarming With Your Key
Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will arm when you use either power door lock switch to lock the doors while any door or the liftgate/tailgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition. The security light will start ﬂashing to let you know the system is armed.
Page 94 ® PASS-Key ® Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 95 Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key have new keys made. To program additional keys you will need two current driver’s keys (black in color).
Page 96: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 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: • If you have all-wheel drive, keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 97: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard.
Page 98: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position – that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle.
Page 99: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F ( 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 100 Automatic Transaxle Operation Maximum engine speed is limited when you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This gear position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.
Page 101 Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-33.
Page 102: Warm-Up Shift
Warm-Up Shift Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside temperature is 35°F (2°C) or colder. You may notice that the transaxle will shift at a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed up. This is a normal condition designed to provide heat to the passenger compartment and defrost the windows more quickly.
Page 103 Shift Lock Release This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. Shift lock release is designed to do the following: • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fully released •...
Page 104: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 105: Torque Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 106: Parking Over Things That Burn
Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P), when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-22.
Page 107: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 108: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 109: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, pull the lever toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from you. Outside Power Mirrors The power outside rearview mirror knob is located on the driver’s door.
Page 110: Onstar System
® OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. ® A complete OnStar user’s guide and the terms and ®...
Page 111: Virtual Advisor
Directions and Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan services • Route Support • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services Luxury and Leisure Plan • All Directions and Connections Plan services • Personal Concierge ® OnStar Personal Calling ® With OnStar Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving.
Page 112: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box If the glove box has a lock, put your key into the lock and turn the key counterclockwise. To open the glovebox, pull the latch release. The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door from lowering too far.
Page 113 You can store and operate your garage door opener in the third compartment of your overhead console. To install your garage door opener, follow these instructions: 1. Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward. 2. Remove the garage door opener button, by pressing the tabs and pulling it down.
Page 114: Storage Compartment
Storage Compartment To open the storage compartment, located at the front of the overhead console, press the release latch forward. Then pull the compartment down to the full open position. Sunglasses Storage Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console, press the release button.
Page 115: Rear Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a fully insulated food/beverage console/cooler located between the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. To properly secure the console/cooler the handle must be latched down. Push the handle toward the driver’s seat, until you hear a click. To open the console/cooler, have the handle fully down toward the passenger’s seat, then lift the lid up.
Page 116: Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along.
Page 117 Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
Page 118 To adjust the crossrail(s), the sunroof stop (A) must be removed. To remove the sunroof stop, do the following: 1. Find the tool (B) located in a bag in the glovebox labeled “tool kit-acsry.” 2. Use the tool to remove the screw located in the side rail assembly in front of the front crossrail.
Page 119: Convenience Net
To replace the sunroof stop, do the following: 1. Put the crossrails in the full rear position. 2. Using the tool, put the screws back into each side rail assembly. Make sure the screws are in the ﬁrst hole in front of the crossrail. Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net.
Page 120: Cargo Cover
Cargo Cover If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Remove the cover from its pouch and place the loops found on each corner of the cover, over the four pegs in each corner of the rear if the vehicle.
Page 121: Sliding Rear Convenience Tray
Sliding Rear Convenience Tray CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. Your vehicle may have a sliding rear convenience tray. The sliding rear convenience tray can be pulled out onto the tailgate making it easier to load or unload items.
Page 122: Removing The Sliding Rear Convenience Tray
Removing the Sliding Rear Convenience Tray 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the sliding rear convenience tray. 2. Push down on the release lever and pull the tray fully rearward onto the tailgate until you hear a click. 3.
Page 123: Removing The Floor Track Assembly
Removing the Floor Track Assembly After the tray is removed, the ﬂoor track assembly also needs to be removed. Items should not be put onto the ﬂoor track assembly. 1. Feed the tethered ring through the rear lower sidewall loop on each side of the vehicle. 2.
Page 124: Replacing The Floor Track Assembly
Replacing the Floor Track Assembly Before beginning this procedure make sure that nothing is in the rear of the vehicle. 1. Slide the ﬂoor track assembly in while aligning the front forks, located on the bottom front of the track assembly, so that the forks slide under the two front ﬂoor retainers.
Page 125: Replacing The Sliding Rear Convenience Tray
Replacing the Sliding Rear Convenience Tray The ﬂoor track assembly must be installed ﬁrst for the sliding rear convenience tray to stay locked into place. See “Replacing the Floor Track Assembly” listed previously for more information. 1. Pick up the tray by the handle and support the tray from the bottom with your other hand.
Page 126: Sunroof
Sunroof If your vehicle has a sunroof, the switch is located between the sun visors. The sunroof switch will only work when the ignition is on or when the ignition is off and retained accessory power is active. See “Retained Accessory Power” under Ignition Positions on page 2-18 for more information.
Page 127: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-7 Horn ...3-7 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-8 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Interior Lamps ...3-15 Instrument Panel Switchbank ...3-19 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...3-20 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-22 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-23 Climate Controls ...3-24 Climate Control System ...3-24...
Page 128 Section 3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-53 DIC Controls and Displays ...3-55 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-57 Audio System(s) ...3-64 Setting the Time ...3-64 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...3-65 Radio with CD (MP3) ...3-75 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-89 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-103 Rear Audio Controller (RAC) ...3-116 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-116 Instrument Panel...
Page 129 NOTES...
Page 130: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 131 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-32. C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. D.
Page 132: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column.
Page 133: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive.
Page 134: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer • Flash-to-Pass • Windshield Wipers • Windshield Washer • Cruise Control Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 135: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-113. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will ﬂash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned...
Page 136: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers WIPER: Turn the band marked WIPER to control the windshield wipers. MIST: For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on mist longer.
Page 137 Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control disengages. CAUTION: • Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Page 138 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to resume/accelerate (R/A) brieﬂy.
Page 139: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Page 140: Lamps On Reminder
< (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • Taillamps • Instrument Panel Lights (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Lamps on Reminder If the driver’s door is opened and you turn the ignition to OFF while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a...
Page 141: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO, the headlamps and parking lamps will come on automatically when it is dark enough outside. The lamps will come on automatically if the following conditions are met: • It is dark enough outside •...
Page 142: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The knob for this feature is located on the interior lamps control. Press the knob to extend it. Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel brightness. Press the knob in when not in use.
Page 143: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting With entry lighting, the interior of your vehicle will illuminate for 25 seconds so you can see inside your vehicle before you enter. To activate entry lighting, do one of the following: • Unlock a door using the key when the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position and the ignition is OFF.
Page 144: Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for about 30 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition, if the following conditions are met: • The vehicle is in PARK (P) • The key is out of the ignition •...
Page 145: Front Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps located on the rearview mirror. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the button located next to each lamp. These lamps will come on each time you open the doors, if the interior lamp control is in the ON or DOOR position.
Page 146: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Head-Up Display (HUD) CAUTION: If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your ﬁeld of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your ﬁeld of view.
Page 147 Under warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES icon will illuminate in the HUD, look at the instrument panel cluster for more information. Notice: If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle.
Page 148: Accessory Power Outlets
Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or ﬁlm that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it.
Page 149: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Page 150: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside your vehicle. 3-24 To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.
Page 151 (Outside Air): Press this button to turn the outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on, outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. When this mode is on, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode.
Page 152: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate controls system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield.
Page 153: Dual Climate Control System
Dual Climate Control System Your vehicle may have a dual climate control system. With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.
Page 154 (Outside Air): Press this button to turn the outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on, outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. When this mode is on, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode.
Page 155 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate controls system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield.
Page 156: Outlet Adjustment
ﬂow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside your vehicle more effectively.
Page 157: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 158: 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’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.
Page 159: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). However, a Canadian odometer will remain in metric units only.
Page 160: Retro-Active Reset
Retro-Active Reset The trip odometer has a feature called retro-active reset. This feature can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles or kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if you forget to reset your trip odometer at the beginning of a trip.
Page 161: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds.
Page 162: Brake System Warning Light
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly.
Page 163: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 164: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light United States Your vehicle may have a traction control system warning light. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: • If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC OFF button located in the instrument panel switchbank the warning light will come on and stay on.
Page 165: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 166: If The Light Is Flashing
This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required.
Page 167: If The Light Is On Steady
If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine.
Page 168: Fuel Gage
This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-42...
Page 169: Message Center
Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. •...
Page 170: Traction Active Message
Traction Active Message United States If your vehicle has the traction control system, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will appear when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message appears, so adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 171 Charging System Indicator Message The charging system battery symbol will come on in the message center when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. It will remain on as long as the engine is not running. It should go out once the engine is running.
Page 172: Maintenance Schedule
When the engine is running and this message appears, the engine oil level may be too low. There may also be another problem causing low oil pressure. CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre.
Page 173: Low Tire Message
Low Tire Message United States Your vehicle may have a LOW TIRE PRESSURE message. If it does, the check tire pressure system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. After the system has been properly calibrated, the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will come on and a chime will sound if a pressure difference, or low pressure, is detected in one tire.
Page 174: Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message United States This message will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the liftgate is open. 3-48 PASS-Key Canada United States If you are ever driving and this message comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off.
Page 175: All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message United States Your vehicle may have this message. If it does, it will come on when there is a spare tire on the vehicle, or when the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, or when the rear differential ﬂuid is overheating. This message will go out when the differential ﬂuid cools.
Page 176: Low Fuel Warning Message
Low Fuel Warning Message United States If your fuel is low, the warning message will come on and stay on until you add fuel. If the warning message is still on after adding fuel, you need to reset the warning message. To reset the warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on.
Page 177: Service Vehicle Soon Message
Service Vehicle Soon Message United States This light will come on if your vehicle has certain non-emission related problems. For example, if the entire electrical system fails to send and receive messages from the vehicle’s components, this message will come on. These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability.
Page 178: Parking Lamp Warning Message
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message United States If you receive this message, the battery in the remote keyless entry needs to be replaced. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for instructions. 3-52 Parking Lamp Warning Message United States...
Page 179: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), the display is located on the instrument panel cluster directly above the steering column. The DIC will show information about the vehicle and the surroundings. The DIC has a compass display to show you which direction the vehicle is driving.
Page 180 Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear, you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode. To get into this mode, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the compass/temperature mode.
Page 181: Dic Controls And Displays
DIC Controls and Displays When the ignition is turned to ON or START, the DIC will display the following: PONTIAC: PONTIAC will be displayed for three seconds. DRIVER #: This message will be displayed for three seconds after PONTIAC appears in the display. This message lets you know which remote keyless entry and customization features the vehicle is using.
Page 182 OIL LIFE LEFT HOLD SET TO RESET: This message displays the current percentage of the oil life by the GM Oil Life System. To reset the oil life, press and hold the SET button while this message is displayed. When the system is reset 100% will be displayed and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message on the message center will go off.
Page 183: Dic Vehicle Personalization
DIC Vehicle Personalization The DIC is used to program the choices of two drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 on the DIC display. You will let the DIC know which driver you are by using your remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 184: Interior Lighting Delay
Headlamp Exit Delay This feature allows you to customize the headlamps and parking lamps. OFF: The headlamps and parking lamps will not turn on at the same instant that the ignition is turned to OFF. 15: The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for 15 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF.
Page 185: Interior Lighting On
Your vehicle was originally programmed to ON. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming Mode” listed previously. 2. Press the MODE button until INTERIOR LIGHTING DELAY appears on the DIC.
Page 186: Auto Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock The doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK ( P). For automatic unlocking, you can program your vehicle to one of the following modes: OFF: When the shift lever is put in PARK (P), your doors will not unlock automatically.
Page 187: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking The delayed locking feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: ON: Lock your vehicle using the power door lock switch or the remote keyless transmitter while any door is opened, you will hear three chimes and the doors will not lock.
Page 188: Unlock Feedback
Your vehicle was originally programmed to ALL. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming Mode” listed previously. 2. Press the MODE button until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC.
Page 189: Exiting Programming Mode
Lock Feedback The lock feedback feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: OFF: When LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the headlamps and parking lamps will not ﬂash and the horn will not sound. LIGHTS: When LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the headlamps and parking lamps will ﬂash brieﬂy.
Page 190: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio – be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly.
Page 191: Radio With Cd (Base Level)
Radio with CD (Base Level) Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: •...
Page 192: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Page 193: Setting Preset Stations
To scan preset stations, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until PSCAN and the preset number appear on the display. You will hear a double beep. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Page 194: Rds And Xm
5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT knob to store the equalization setting and the number. You will hear a beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display. 6. Repeat the steps for the other EQ settings and numbers.
Page 195 SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press PROG TYPE to activate program type select mode. The PTY symbol will appear on the display. 2. Turn the SELECT knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 196: Rds Messages
RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of national or local emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 197: Radio Messages
Radio Messages CALIBRATE: Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CALIBRATE appears on the display, it means that your radio has not been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language...
Page 198 Radio Display Message No Info Artist Name/Feature not available No Info Song/Program Title not available No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0)
Page 199: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when the ignition is off, ﬁrst press the eject button or push the RCL knob.
Page 200 SEEK : Press the down arrow while playing a CD to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press the up arrow to go to the next track. If you hold either arrow or press it more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD.
Page 201: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: •...
Page 202 Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Page 203 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped), by performing the following steps: 1.
Page 204 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and release this button until BAL appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted.
Page 205 If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio will scan for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same programming. To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds.
Page 206 If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message at your own speed, press the INFO button repeatedly. A new group of words will appear on the display with each press. Once the complete message has been displayed, INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received.
Page 207 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 208 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 209 Playing a CD With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in, READING DISC and the CD symbol will appear on the display and the CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the EJECT button or push the RCL knob.
Page 210: Using An Mp3 Cd
EQ (Equalizer): Press EQ to select the desired customized equalization setting while playing a CD. The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a CD. See “EQ” listed previously for more information. SEEK : Press the up arrow to go to the start of the next track.
Page 211 If you wish to play large numbers of ﬁles, folders, playlists, or sessions minimize the length of the ﬁle, folder, or playlist name. You can also play an MP3 CD that was recorded using no ﬁle folders. The system can support up to 11 folders in depth, though, keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback.
Page 212 When play enters a new folder, the display will not automatically show the new folder name unless you have chosen the folder mode as the default display, see RCL later in this section. The new track name will be displayed File System and Naming The song name that will be displayed will be the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 213 Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Do not play 3 inch CA3 CDs without a standard adapter CD. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. 1 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track.
Page 214 SEEK : Press the up arrow to go to the start of the next track. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the previous track. Pressing either arrow for more than 2 seconds will search the previous or next tracks at 2 tracks per second.
Page 215: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display and the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 216 This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 217 To change the default on the display, press the RCL knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display ﬂashes. The selected display will now be the default. Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped).
Page 218 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, select BASS, MID, or TREB and push and hold the AUDIO knob.
Page 219 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press either SEEK arrow to select the PTY and take you to the PTY’s ﬁrst station. 4. If you want to go to another station within that PTY and the PTY is displayed, press either SEEK arrow once.
Page 220 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2.
Page 221 If the brackets are on the display and TRAF is not, you can then press the TRAF button to remove the brackets or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go to a station that supports traffic announcements. If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display.
Page 222 Radio Display Message Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer available No Info Artist Name/Feature not available No Info Song/Program Title not available No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational...
Page 223 Radio Display Message XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr Hardware failure Playing a CD The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring.
Page 224 LOAD CD : Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs. To insert one CD, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button.
Page 225: Playing A Speciﬁc Loaded Cd
Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the display. To play a speciﬁc CD, ﬁrst press the CD AUX button, then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD you want to play. A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing, and the track number will appear.
Page 226 RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order, on one CD or on all of the CDs. To use random, do one of the following: • To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order, press and release the RDM button.
Page 227: Using Song List Mode
Using Song List Mode The six-CD CD changer has a feature called song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD.
Page 228 After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are moved up the list. When another track is added to the song list, the track will be added to the end of the list. To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: 1.
Page 229: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) system. The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of cordless headphones, and a remote control. Before You Drive The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so.
Page 230: Stereo Rca Jacks
Battery Replacement To change the batteries, do the following: 1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece. 2. Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
Page 231: Video Screen
You can listen to the entertainment system or an auxiliary device through all of the vehicles speakers when the following occurs: • A DVD or auxiliary device is playing • The front audio system is on and the CD AUX button is pressed to enable the entertainment system.
Page 232: Dvd Player
DVD Player The DVD player is located in the overhead console. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player, and/or by the buttons on the remote control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for more information.
Page 233: Playing A Disc
(Power): Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off. (Power Light): Shows if power is on or off. (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD. (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD.
Page 234: Dvd Messages
Some DVDs will not allow you to fast forward or skip the copyright information or previews. Some DVDs will begin playing after the previews have ﬁnished. If the DVD does not begin playing at the main title, refer to the on-screen instructions.
Page 235: Remote Control
Remote Control To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the transmitter to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 236 (Directional Arrows): Press these buttons to move through DVD menus. The up arrow will skip to the next chapter or track, the down arrow will take you to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press the down arrow twice to take you to the previous chapter or track.
Page 237 (Clear): Press this button, located on the bottom left of the numeric key pad, within three seconds after inputting a numeric selection, to clear all numeric inputs. (Backlight): This button turns on backlighting on the remote. (Main Menu): Press this button to view the media menu.
Page 238: Setup Menu
Setup Menu To access the setup menu, ensure that a DVD is in the player and the video is stopped. Press the main menu button. Once the menu is activated, use the directional arrows and the enter button to navigate the screen.
Page 239: Tips And Trouble
Tips and Trouble Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition may not be in run, accessory or RAP. The parental control button might have been pressed. (The power indicator light will ﬂash). Disc will not play. The system might be off. The parental control button might have been pressed.
Page 240 Problem Recommended Action How do I get subtitles on Press the subtitle button or off? on the remote control to go to the DVDs main menu. Then follow the screen prompts. After stopping the player, I Press the stop button on push the play button but the remote control to sometimes the DVD starts...
Page 241 Problem Recommended Action My disc is stuck in the Press the eject button on player. The eject button the DVD player. Turn the does not work. power off, then on again, then press the eject button on the DVD player. Do not attempt to force or remove the disc from the player.
Page 242: Rear Audio Controller (Rac)
Rear Audio Controller (RAC) If your vehicle has this option, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your Rear Audio Controller (RAC). SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to tune to the next or the previous radio station. If a CD is playing, the player will advance with the up arrow and reverse with the down arrow.
Page 243: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. PRESET: Press this button to go to a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. If your vehicle has the six-disc CD audio system and multiple discs are loaded, each press of PRESET will take you to the next disc.
Page 244: Dvd Distortion
DVD Distortion You may experience video distortion when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle. ®...
Page 245: Cleaning Your Dvd Player
Cleaning Your DVD Player When cleaning the outside DVD cabinet face and buttons, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Cleaning the Video Screen When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage may result.
Page 246 NOTES 3-120...
Page 247 Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Driver Behavior ...4-2 Driving Environment ...4-2 Vehicle Design ...4-3 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunken Driving ...4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...4-7 Braking ...4-7 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-10 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Steering ...4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...4-14 Passing ...4-15...
Page 248: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Whenever we drive, we are taking on an important responsibility. This is true for any motor vehicle — passenger car, van, truck, sport utility. Driver behavior, the driving environment, and the vehicle’s design all affect how well a vehicle performs. But statistics show that the most important factor, by far, is how we drive.
Page 249: Vehicle Design
Vehicle Design According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, utility vehicles have a signiﬁcantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Utility vehicles do have higher ground clearance and a narrower track or shorter wheelbase than passenger cars, to make them more capable for off-road driving.
Page 250: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: •...
Page 251 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin or vodka.
Page 252 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.
Page 253: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 254: 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 a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 255 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
Page 256: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 257 The TRACTION ACTIVE message will come on when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. See Traction Active Message on page 3-44. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage.
Page 258: Power Steering
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. There may be a slight engagement noise during hard use but this is normal.
Page 259: Steering In Emergencies
Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems — steering and braking — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places.
Page 260: Off-Road Recovery
An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Page 261: Passing
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 262: Loss Of Control
• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
Page 263 A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you have the Traction Control System, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have this system, or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 264: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-18 Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 265 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.
Page 266: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can not stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction.
Page 267 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can not, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 268: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can not avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Page 269: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 270: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 4-24 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 271: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Of course, you will ﬁnd experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America. They will be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: •...
Page 272: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 273 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
Page 274: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-28 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 275: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 276 Unless you have the anti-lock braking system, you will want to brake very gently, too. (If you do have anti-lock, see Braking on page 4-7. This system improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.) Whether you have the anti-lock braking system or not, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
Page 277: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
Page 278 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can not see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 279: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 280: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 281: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all of its wheels on the ground. If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. See “Dolly Towing” following. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with any of its wheels on the ground.
Page 282: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 283: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more information on tires and inﬂation, see Tires on page 5-58 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-66. If your vehicle does not have the Tire and Loading Information label, the Certiﬁcation/Tire label shows the tire size and recommended inﬂation pressures...
Page 284 See Towing a Trailer on page 4-42 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. Example 1 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 4-38...
Page 285 Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) Available Cargo Weight Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight.
Page 286 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 287: Automatic Level Control
If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else – they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or...
Page 288: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Page 289: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving.
Page 290: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 291: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. You will ﬁnd these numbers on the Certiﬁcation/Tire Label at the rear edge of the driver’s door, or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36. Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 292: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-29.
Page 293: Following Distance
Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You will need more passing distance up ahead when you are towing a trailer.
Page 294: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1,000 lbs.
Page 295: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you do the following: • Start your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2.
Page 296 NOTES 4-50...
Page 297 Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11...
Page 298 Section 5 Tire Chains ...5-75 Accessory Inﬂator ...5-76 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-77 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-78 Compact Spare Tire ...5-102 Appearance Care ...5-103 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-103 Care of Safety Belts ...5-106 Weatherstrips ...5-106 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-106 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-108 Finish Damage ...5-109...
Page 299: Service
You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: 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.
Page 300: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 301: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
(see Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-39 ) and your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered...
Page 302: Additives
MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries...
Page 303: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your 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 304 While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether as shown. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 305: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 306: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-10 CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 307: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle, located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull up on the center of the hood, and push the secondary hood release to the right.
Page 308: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: 5-12...
Page 309: Engine Oil
A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-113. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-42. C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-35. D. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-20.
Page 310: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 311: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
• GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available,...
Page 312: Engine Oil Additives
You should look for this information on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines...
Page 313 Your dealer has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Page 314: What To Do With Used Oil
What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 315 To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Remove the two clamps on the duct. 2. Remove the duct. 3. Unlatch the two hooks on top of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing. 4. Remove and replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 5.
Page 316: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid A good time to check your automatic transaxle ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: •...
Page 317: Checking The Fluid Level
Checking the Fluid Level To prepare your vehicle, do the following: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place and keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.
Page 318: Engine Coolant
How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
Page 319: What Coolant To Use
What Coolant to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 320: Adding Coolant
Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, above the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark, or a little higher.
Page 321: Radiator Pressure Cap
CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on page 5-28.
Page 322: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam CAUTION: (Continued) 5-26 CAUTION: (Continued) coming from it.
Page 323: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: • Climb a long hill on a hot day •...
Page 324: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank 5-28 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 325 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 326 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank.
Page 327 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
Page 328: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice: Your engine has a speciﬁc radiator ﬁll procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 329 Housing 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valves. There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. Bypass Tube 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck.
Page 330 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator ﬁller neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL through the ﬁller neck until the level reaches the base of the ﬁller neck.
Page 331: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid 9. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located to the right 10. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank. of the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir, at the back of the engine compartment.
Page 332: Windshield Washer Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Page 333: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until the tank is full. Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts of the washer system.
Page 334: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 335: What To Add
United States When your brake ﬂuid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36. What to Add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only.
Page 336: Brake Adjustment
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Page 337: Battery
— be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change —...
Page 338: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 339 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3.
Page 340 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco installed in your new vehicle.
Page 341 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery.
Page 342 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Page 343 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative ( ) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( ) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1.
Page 344: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 345: Carrier Assembly-Differential
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 346: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-55. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. 5-50 Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 347: Headlamps
Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Push in on the headlamp and lift up the headlamp retaining clip partway, but do not remove. 3. Unsnap the headlamp assembly by pulling it forward, away from the vehicle. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector by pulling back on the locking tab, located on the electrical connector, to separate the two connectors.
Page 348 8. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the gray tabs and separate the connector from the bulb base. 9. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector. Push the bulb ﬁrmly enough so that the gray tabs hook over the tab on the bulb. 10.
Page 349: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two inboard screws attaching the lamp to the fender bracket. 3. Unsnap the lamp assembly by lifting straight up. 4. Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 5.
Page 350: Taillamps, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps 1. Open the liftgate and the tailgate. 2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing. 3. Turn the lamp outboard, then pull the assembly ﬁrmly rearward. 5-54 A. Stop/Taillamps B. Back-up Lamps 4. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by pressing the tab while turning the bulb socket counterclockwise.
Page 351: Replacement Bulbs
6. Line up the tabs on the bulb socket with the gaps in the socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the lamp housing. You will hear a click. 7. To reinstall, align the pins on the back of the lamp with the sockets on the outboard side of the lamp opening.
Page 352: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 353 5. Push the release clip, located at the connecting point of the blade and the arm, in the up position. Then, pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm. 6. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip “click”...
Page 354: Tires
If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 355 See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all federal safety...
Page 356 (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.
Page 357 ﬁrst character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only. (G) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all federal safety...
Page 358: Tire Size
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size. (A) P-Metric Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.
Page 359: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories.
Page 360 GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. There are 6.9 kPa’s to one psi.
Page 361 Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead.
Page 362: How To Check
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure The tire and loading information label, shows the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36, for the location of your vehicle’s tire and loading information label.
Page 363: Check Tire Pressure System
Check Tire Pressure System Your vehicle may have a check tire pressure system that can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system will not alert you before you drive that a tire is low or ﬂat. You must begin driving before the system will work properly.
Page 364: Tire Inspection And Rotation
To reset the system, do the following: 1. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON. 2. Press the MODE button until the DIC reads TIRE PRESSURE LOW: CHECK TIRES. 3. Press and hold the SET button until TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL is displayed.
Page 365 When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label.
Page 366: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. 5-70 You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true:...
Page 367: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the tire and loading information label. For an example of this label and its location, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-36. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
Page 368: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 369: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 370: Wheel Replacement
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
Page 371: Tire Chains
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains CAUTION: Don’t use tire chains.
Page 372: Accessory Inﬂator
Accessory Inﬂator Your vehicle may have an accessory inﬂator. With it, you can inﬂate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure. The accessory inﬂator is located in the rear compartment on the driver’s side.
Page 373: If A Tire Goes Flat
If the accessory inﬂator system does not turn on or the light does not come on, the fuse may be blown or installed incorrectly. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-113 or see your dealer for service. Your accessory inﬂator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes.
Page 374: Changing A Flat Tire
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go.
Page 375: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is located in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the passenger’s side. 1.
Page 376 A. Jack C. Jacking B. Wing Bolt D. Folding 3. Remove the jack and jacking tools by turning the wing bolt counterclockwise. Slightly lift up the jack from the bracket tab and then take it out of the storage compartment. 4.
Page 377 A. Hoist Shaft D. Retainer B. Folding Wrench E. Spring C. Hoist Assembly F. Compact Spare Tire 1. Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out, to expose the hoist shaft. 2. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft. 3.
Page 378 If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may be engaged causing the tire not to lower. Do the following to check the cable: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. 2. If it’s not visible, see “Secondary Latch System” later in this section.
Page 379 A. Sliding Rear E. Retainer Convenience Tray F. Compact Spare Tire B. Storage G. Spring Compartment H. Hoist Shaft Cap Hole Assembly C. Folding Wrench I. Hoist Shaft D. Extension Tube 1. Push the release lever located in front of the handle of the sliding rear tray to release the pin from the ﬂoor track assembly.
Page 380 9. To remove the compact spare tire from the cable, tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening. 10. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up. Do not store a full-size or a ﬂat road tire under the vehicle.
Page 381: Secondary Latch System
3. Then loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable all the way and then loosen it at least two times. If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue with Step 9 under “Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Sliding Rear Convenience Tray)”...
Page 382 Front-Wheel Drive To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the spare.
Page 383 4. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 5. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held ﬁrmly in place, this lets you know that the secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
Page 384 7. Disconnect the wrench from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while ﬁrmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand. 8. When the spare tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening.
Page 385 1. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 2. Attach the folding wrench to the jack and raise the jack at least 10 turns. 3. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper.
Page 386 6. Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire is resting on the folding wrench. 5-90 7. Grasp the spare tire with both hands and pull it out from under the vehicle. 8.
Page 387: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If there is a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They won’t come off. Then, using the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. Be careful;...
Page 388 3. Near each wheel, there is a notch in the vehicle’s body. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it ﬁts ﬁrmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the ﬂat tire. 5-92 Notice: If you use a jack to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly, you could damage your vehicle.
Page 389 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 390 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 5-94 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 391 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. Install the spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 392 Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 Y).
Page 393: 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. CAUTION: The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 394: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 1. Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position the compact spare tire so the valve stem is pointed down facing the rear of the vehicle. 2. Lower the cable to the ground. See “Removing the Spare Tire without the Sliding Rear Convenience Tray”...
Page 395 8. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to turn the tire. If the tire moves, use the folding wrench to tighten the cable. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on.
Page 396 3. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and the J-hook. 4. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the D-ring through the center hole of the tire. 5.
Page 397 1. Push the sliding rear tray forward to the stored position. 2. Open the driver’s side storage compartment door of the sliding rear tray. 3. Remove the rear cap on the bottom of the storage compartment and ﬂip the D-ring up. 4.
Page 398: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inﬂated.
Page 399: Appearance Care
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-110. 5-103...
Page 400: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can — before they set. • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often.
Page 401: Cleaning Vinyl
Commercial cleaners may affect the surface ﬁnish. Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust ﬁlms on interior glass. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-110.
Page 402: Care Of Safety Belts
Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-110. Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives.
Page 403: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-110. Your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint ﬁnish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Page 404: Cleaning Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Page 405: Finish Damage
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs ﬁrst.
Page 406: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil and Remover asphalt. Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or Polish stainless steel.
Page 407: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 408: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 409: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. Look at the silver-colored L-Band inside the fuse. If the L-Band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
Page 410 Fuse Empty Steering Wheel Radio Controls Power Door Locks Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Turn Signal and Hazard Lamp Flashers 5-114 Usage Fuse Usage Power Seats Electronic Level Control (ELC) Compressor Liftgate and Endgate Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet Electronic Level Control (ELC) Compressor Relay and Height Sensor Heated Mirrors...
Page 411: Underhood Fuse Block
Fuse Usage Empty Power Sunroof Power Windows Map Lamps, Courtesy Lamps and Instrument Panel Lights Radio UQ3 Radio Ampliﬁer Head-Up Display Hazard Flashers Instrument Panel Cluster, Climate Control, Security LED and Remote Keyless Entry Module ® PASS-Key Accessory Diode Body Control Module (BCM) Relay Usage Rear Defogger Relay...
Page 412 Fuse Fuel Pump Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Horn Engine Controls – Emissions and Sensors Power Control Module (PCM) – Battery Power Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module Transaxle Solenoids 5-116 Usage Fuse Usage Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Solenoid Valves Oxygen Sensors – Emissions Control Injectors Engine Controls...
Page 413 Fuse Usage Front Power Outlets/Lights, OnStar Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Motor Engine Cooling Fan Engine Cooling Fan Main Battery Fuse for Retained Accessory Power Relay and Accessory Relay Main Battery Fuse for Heated Seats, Air Main Battery Fuse for Power Outlets, Level Control, Power Seats...
Page 414: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant (R134a) Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul AWD Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul Cooling System with A/C...
Page 415: Engine Speciﬁcations
Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 5-119...
Page 416 NOTES 5-120...
Page 417 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12...
Page 418: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details.
Page 419: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
GM Goodwrench dealer do these jobs. When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 420: Scheduled Maintenance
However, your engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM-trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system.
Page 421 Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.
Page 422: 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. Service Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 423: Maintenance Footnotes
(c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year.
Page 424: Engine Oil Level Check
These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 425: At Least Once A Month
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service.
Page 426: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service. 6-10...
Page 427: Underbody Flushing Service
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any corrosive materials from the underbody.
Page 428: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Windshield ® Washer Solvent GM Optikleen GM Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in System Canada 89021186). ® Automatic DEXRON -III Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
Page 429: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s Side Length Passenger’s Side Length Type Engine Drive Belt Routing ® Part Number ACDelco 25099149 A1208C 25010792 12568387 41–101 24.0 inches (60.0 cm) 22.0 inches (55.0 cm) Shepherd’s Hook ®...
Page 430: 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 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 431 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 432 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 433 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ...7-10 Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Defects ...7-11...
Page 434: Customer Assistance Information
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-762-2737. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 435 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have.
Page 436: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. You can ﬁnd your speciﬁc vehicle information all in one place. The Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner’s manual.
Page 437 United States – Customer Assistance Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 1-800-762-2737 or 1-800-833-7668 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S.
Page 438: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, see your GM dealer or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.
Page 439: Canadian Roadside Assistance
We have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs: • Hotels • Glass replacement • Tire repair facilities • Rental vehicle or taxis • Airports or train stations • Police, ﬁre departments or hospitals In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac’s comprehensive warranty.
Page 440: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Pontiac has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 441: Additional Program Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30 a day and must be supported by receipts.
Page 442: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Records
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, •...
Page 443: Reporting Safety Defects
In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or • share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes.
Page 444: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C...
Page 445: Service Manuals
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Page 446: Owner's Information
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. 7-14 ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123...
Page 447 About Driving Your Vehicle ... 0-2 Accessory Inﬂator ... 5-76 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-22 Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-37 Additional Program Information ... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-112 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ... 3-68, 3-78, 3-92 Air Bag Readiness Light ...
Page 448 Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-15 Automatic Level Control ... 4-41 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ... 5-20 Operation ... 2-22 Backing Up ... 4-47 Battery ... 5-41 Battery Replacement ... 2-6 Battery Run-Down Protection ... 3-19 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ... 4-25 Before You Drive ...
Page 449 Check Engine Light ... 3-39 Tire Pressure System ... 5-67 Checking Coolant ... 5-24 Checking Engine Oil ... 5-13 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ... 1-71 Chemical Paint Spotting ... 5-109 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-45 Infants and Young Children ...
Page 450 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ... 7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...
Page 451 Driving On Grades ... 4-48 Driving on Snow or Ice ... 4-29 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ... 4-22 Driving Through Flowing Water ... 4-22 Driving with a Trailer ... 4-46 Dual Climate Control System ... 3-27 Cleaning the Video Screen ... 3-119 Cleaning Your DVD Player ...
Page 452 Garage Door Opener Compartment ... 2-34 Gasoline Octane ... 5-4 Speciﬁcations ... 5-5 Glove Box ... 2-34 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ... 7-6 Hatch Ajar Warning Message ... 3-48 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Head Restraints ... 1-5...
Page 453 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ... 3-9 Headlamp Wiring ... 5-112 Headlamps ... 5-51 Bulb Replacement ... 5-50 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ... 5-53 Halogen Bulbs ... 5-50 Headphones ... 3-103 Head-Up Display (HUD) ... 3-20 Heated Seats ... 1-3 Highway Hypnosis ...
Page 454 Keyless Entry System ... 2-3 Keys ... 2-2 Lamps Exterior ... 3-13 Interior ... 3-15 Lamps On Reminder ... 3-14 Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 1-18, 1-28, 1-32 LATCH System Child Restraints ... 1-52 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ... 1-54 Leaving Your Vehicle ...
Page 455 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Maintenance Record ... 6-14 Maintenance Requirements ... 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-13 Owner Checks and Services ... 6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ... 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ... 6-4 Using Your ... 6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ... 6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...
Page 456 Online Owner Center ... 7-4 ® OnStar Personal Calling ... 2-33 ® OnStar Services ... 2-32 ® OnStar System ... 2-32 ® OnStar Virtual Advisor ... 2-33 Operation ... 3-24, 3-27 Operation Tips ... 3-30 Other Warning Devices ... 3-7 Outlet Adjustment ...
Page 457 Radiator Pressure Cap ... 5-25 Radio Data System (RDS) ... 3-65, 3-75, 3-89 Radio Messages ... 3-71, 3-80, 3-95 Radios ... 3-64 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ... 3-118 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ... 3-118 Radio with CD ... 3-65, 3-75 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...
Page 458 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-27 Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ... 4-33 Roof Rack System ... 2-38 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ... 6-13 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ... 2-30 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...
Page 459 Service Manuals ... 7-13 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ... 3-69, 3-79, 3-94 Setting Preset Stations ... 3-67, 3-77, 3-91 Setting the Time ... 3-64 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) ... 3-67, 3-77, 3-92 Sheet Metal Damage ... 5-108 Shift Lock Release ... 2-25 Shifting Into Park (P) ...
Page 460 Tips and Trouble ... 3-113 Tire Low Message ... 3-47 Tire Sidewall Labeling ... 5-58 Tire Size ... 5-62 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ... 5-63 Tires ... 5-58 Buying New Tires ... 5-71 Chains ... 5-75 Changing a Flat Tire ... 5-78 Check Tire Pressure System ...
Page 461 What Washer Fluid to Use ... 5-36 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-73 Replacement ... 5-74 When to Add Engine Oil ... 5-14 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ... 5-16 When to Check ... 5-66...
Page 462 When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid ... 5-20 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ... 5-36 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ... 5-18 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ... 4-49 Where to Put the Restraint ...

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Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Maintenance Schedule

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

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