Page 1: Table Of Contents
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......7 Instrument Panel ........133 Front Seats ..........8 Instrument Panel Overview ....136 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........16 ........161 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..........
Page 2 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 405 Customer Assistance Information ..... 497 Tires ............. 406 Customer Assistance and Information ..498 Appearance Care ........455 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 512 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ......465 Vehicle Data Recording Electrical System ........466 and Privacy ........
Page 3: Canadian Owners
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the names if it is needed while you are on the road. If the GRAND PRIX, GTP, and GXP are registered vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown Notice: These mean there is something along with the text describing the operation or that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 8 Child Restraint System ........ 45 Manual Passenger Seat ........ 8 Where to Put the Restraint ......49 Power Seat ........... 8 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Power Lumbar ..........9 Children (LATCH) ........
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seat Manual Passenger Seat Driver’s Seat Power Seat Control, Power Lumbar, and Manual Recline shown The driver’s seat power control is located on the Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to outboard side of the seat. unlock it.
Page 9: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar To adjust the seat, do any of the following: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
Page 10: Heated Seats
Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks If the vehicle has this CAUTION: feature, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. See You can lose control of the vehicle if you Climate Control System try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while on page 161 for the vehicle is moving.
Page 11 The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. To recline the seatback, do the following: The lever used to operate them is located on the 1. Lift the recline lever. outboard side of the seats. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Page 12 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head.
Page 14: Passenger Folding Seatback
Passenger Folding Seatback CAUTION: CAUTION: Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop If you fold the seatback forward to carry or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure longer objects, such as skis, be sure any all items before driving.
Page 15 To return the seatback to the upright position, pull up on the lever on the back of the seat. Push the seatback up until it locks in place. CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 16: Rear Seats
Rear Seats CAUTION: Split Folding Rear Seat If the seatback is not locked, it could Both sides of the rear seatback can be folded down. move forward in a sudden stop or crash. This gives direct access to the trunk. Make sure the That could cause injury to the person front seats are not reclined.
Page 17: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a This part of the manual tells you how to use cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. safety belts properly. It also tells you some things In a collision, people riding in these areas you should not do with safety belts.
Page 18 Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast They work. as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
Page 19 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 20 The person keeps going until stopped by or the instrument panel... something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 21: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 22: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are Be aware that there are special things to know in an accident —...
Page 23 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 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 24 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the The lap part of the belt should be worn low and safety belt through the latch plate to fully snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 29 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 30: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in women.
Page 32: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. It is very important for rear seat passengers to Here is how to wear one properly. 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.
Page 33 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 34 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 35: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1.
Page 36 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies The elastic cord must be under the belt. ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt Then, place the guide over the belt and insert and the guide on top.
Page 37 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 38: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, driver and right front passenger. Although you you should use it. cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt But if a safety belt is not long enough, your assembly.
Page 39: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt Older Children and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 40 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the CAUTION: shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Never do this. If the child is sitting in a seat next to a Here two children are wearing the same window, move the child toward the center of belt.
Page 41 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 42: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This by appropriate restraints. Young children should includes infants and all other children. Neither the not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, distance traveled nor the age and size of the unless there is no other choice.
Page 43 CAUTION: (Continued) adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be...
Page 44 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should including support for the head and neck. take into consideration not only the child’s This is necessary because a newborn weight, height, and age but also whether or not...
Page 45: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 46 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint the seating surface against the back of the for the child’s body with the harness and also infant. The harness system holds the infant in sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant or shelf-like shields.
Page 47 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 48 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 51 for more information. A child the Vehicle can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. CAUTION: When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint...
Page 49: Where To Put The Restraint
Securing the Child Within the Because there are different systems, it is important to refer to the instructions that come with the Child Restraint restraint. A child can be endangered in a crash There are several systems for securing the child if the child is not properly secured in the child within the child restraint.
Page 50 A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because CAUTION: (Continued) the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off.
Page 51: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH Children (LATCH) attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to The LATCH system holds a child restraint during use the child restraint and its attachments.
Page 52 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built LATCH seating position that will accommodate a into the vehicle.
Page 53 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single Locations attachment (B) to secure the top tether to (Top Tether Anchor): the anchor. Seating positions with Some child restraints that have a top tether are top tether anchors.
Page 54 To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover. The top tether anchors are located on the rear seatback ﬁller panel. Open the trim cover to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 55 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor CAUTION: in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than If a LATCH-type child restraint is not one child restraint to a single anchor attached to anchors, the restraint will not could cause the anchor or attachment to be able to protect the child correctly.
Page 56 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety CAUTION: belt or the seat. When removing the child restraint, always remember to return the safety Children can be seriously injured or belts to their normal, stowed position before strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped folding the rear seat.
Page 57 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends If the position you are that the top tether be attached, attach and using does not have a tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, headrest and you if equipped. Refer to the child restraint are using a dual tether, instructions and the following steps: route the tether over...
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
If the position you are Be sure to follow the instructions that came with using has a ﬁxed the child restraint. Secure the child in the child headrest and you are restraint when and as the instructions say. using a dual tether, 1.
Page 59 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 60: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the 6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and Right Front Seat Position tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag.
Page 61 If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat position, move the CAUTION: seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. See Manual A child in a rear-facing child restraint can Passenger Seat on page 8.
Page 62 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1.
Page 63 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 64: Airbag System
Airbag System 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and 8. If the airbag is off, the off indicator on the a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. instrument panel will be lit and stay lit Your vehicle may also have roof-mounted side when the key is turned to RUN or START.
Page 65 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: CAUTION: Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near You can be severely injured or killed in a frontal crashes.
Page 66 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags Anyone who is up against, or very close inﬂate with great force, faster than the to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be blink of an eye. If you are too close to an seriously injured or killed.
Page 67: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 176 for more information.
Page 68 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver instrument panel on the passenger’s side. and the person seated directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 69 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag...
Page 70: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal level for the reduced deployment is about airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to 12 to 16 mph (19 to 26 km/h), and the threshold severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
Page 71: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) are not intended to inﬂate during vehicle In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. sensing system detects that the vehicle is Your vehicle may or may not have side impact in a crash.
Page 72: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the After a frontal airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, steering wheel or the instrument panel. In so quickly that some people may not even realize moderate to severe side collisions, even belted the airbag inﬂated.
Page 73 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. CAUTION: Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. When an airbag inﬂates, there may be • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. dust in the air.
Page 74: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. conditions. The driver’s airbags are not part of The passenger airbag status indicator on the the passenger sensing system.
Page 75 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: CAUTION: • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. • The system determines that an infant is A child in a rear-facing child restraint can present in a rear-facing infant seat.
Page 76 If a child restraint has been installed and the on sensing system has allowed the airbag to be indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall remind you that the airbag is active.
Page 77 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s).
Page 78: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the Vehicle passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 79 for Airbags affect how your vehicle should be more information about modiﬁcations that can affect serviced.
Page 79 Adding Equipment to Your CAUTION: Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to the front For up to 10 seconds, after the ignition is or sides of the vehicle that could keep the turned off and the battery is disconnected, airbags from working properly? an airbag can still inﬂate during improper service.
Page 80: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? Checking the Restraint Systems Changing or moving any parts of the Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, and diagnostic module, steering wheel,...
Page 81: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag After a Crash system does not need regular maintenance. Notice: If you damage the covering for the CAUTION: driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag, or the side impact airbag covering (if equipped) on the ceiling near the side windows, the A crash can damage the restraint systems...
Page 82 If the LATCH system was being used during a After a crash you may need to replace the driver more severe crash, you may need new LATCH and front passenger’s safety belt buckle system parts. assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not deployed.
Page 83: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .............. 84 Starting the Engine ........110 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..86 Engine Coolant Heater ......111 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Active Fuel Management™ ......112 System Operation ........87 Automatic Transaxle Operation ....113 Parking Brake ...........
Page 84: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a...
Page 85 ® The key can be used for The vehicle has the PASS-Key III vehicle theft the ignition, as well as system. The key has a transponder in the the driver’s door key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s lock and storage instrument panel.
Page 86: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) At times you may notice a decrease in operating range. This is normal for any RKE system. If System the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system work, try this: operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal...
Page 87 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The following functions may be available with your vehicle’s remote keyless entry system: System Operation (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked, this feature, the engine may be started from and the trunk can be opened from about 3 feet outside the vehicle using the remote keyless entry (1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with the remote...
Page 88 " (Unlock): Press the unlock button one time to (Panic Alarm): Press this button to activate unlock the driver’s door. Press the unlock the alarm. The ignition must be in OFF for button again within ﬁve seconds to unlock the the remote alarm to work.
Page 89 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. If the battery is weak the transmitter will not work within its normal range. It is probably time to change the battery if you have to be very close to the vehicle before the transmitter works.
Page 90 3. Put the two halves back together. Make sure Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle the cover is on tight so water will not get is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel. inside the transmitter.
Page 91 The engine will shut off automatically after (Remote Start): If your vehicle has the remote 10 minutes, unless a time extension has been vehicle start feature, the keyless entry transmitter done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into the will have a button with this symbol on it. ignition switch and turned to RUN.
Page 92 The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature any of the following occur: are shipped from the factory with the remote start system enabled. The system may be • The remote start system is disabled through enabled/disabled through the DIC.
Page 93: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme CAUTION: heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 94: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks From the inside, use the manual or power door locks. To lock or unlock To manually lock or all doors from inside unlock the doors from the vehicle, use inside the vehicle, the power door lock push down or pull up switch located on either on the door lock front door.
Page 95: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Programmable Automatic Door Locks This feature delays the locking of the vehicle’s doors for ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed. The vehicle’s doors are programmed from the Two chimes will sound when the power door factory to lock when the shift lever is moved into a lock switch or the LOCK button on the remote forward gear, and to unlock when the shift lever keyless entry transmitter is pressed when a door...
Page 96: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks To use these locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and Your vehicle has rear door security locks, that turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.
Page 97: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection CAUTION: (Continued) The lockout protection feature makes it more difficult to lock the key in the vehicle. If the driver’s cannot see or smell CO. It can cause door is open while the key is in the ignition, the unconsciousness and even death.
Page 98 Emergency Trunk Release Handle To open the trunk from the inside, use the power door lock switch located on the driver’s or front Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk passenger’s door. See “Remote Trunk Release” release handle as a tie-down or anchor point following.
Page 99: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 100 Power Windows CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets injured or killed if caught in the path of a in a vehicle with the windows closed is closing window.
Page 101 Express-Down Window Use the switches on the driver’s door to operate The driver’s window switch has an express-down each of the windows. feature. This allows the window to open fully without having to continuously hold the switch. Tap the switch down, and the driver’s window will open a small amount.
Page 102: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Sun Visors A red light located on top of the instrument To help block out glare, pull the sun visors down. panel, toward the center Pull on the inside edges of the sun visors to of the vehicle and swing them from the front windshield to the near the windshield, will side window.
Page 103 Arming with the Power Lock Switch Arming with the RKE Transmitter The vehicle’s content theft-deterrent alarm system The alarm system will arm when the RKE can be activated when the key is removed from transmitter is used to lock the doors after the key the ignition and the power door lock switch is removed from the ignition.
Page 104 Disarming with Your Key This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following The alarm system will disarm when the key is two conditions: used to unlock the doors. The red light will stop 1.
Page 105 ® ® PASS-Key III Operation When the PASS-Key III system senses that the wrong key has been inserted into the ignition, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. The vehicle is equipped The starter will not work and fuel will stop ﬂowing to ®...
Page 106 ® It is possible for the PASS-Key III decoder to 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to accept the transponder value of a new or RUN within ﬁve seconds of removing the replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be original key.
Page 107: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your • Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time Vehicle the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier New Vehicle Break-In replacement.
Page 108: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break The ignition switch is located on the instrument the key. Use the correct key and turn the key panel, to the right of the steering column. only with your hand.
Page 109: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) (START): This position starts the engine. Let go of the key when the engine starts. The key will These vehicle accessories can be used for up to return to the RUN for normal driving. 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: A continuous warning chime will sound and a KEY •...
Page 110: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in Place the transaxle in the proper gear. starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or and then released when the engine begins NEUTRAL (N).
Page 111: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much The vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) gasoline.
Page 112: Active Fuel Management
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before, making 1. Turn off the engine. sure to keep it away from moving engine 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical parts.
Page 113: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: The shift lever for the automatic transaxle is located on the console between the seats. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if Maximum engine speed is limited when the vehicle the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 114 You must fully apply your regular brakes ﬁrst and then press the shift lever button, located on the CAUTION: front of the shift lever, before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If the Shifting into a drive gear while your vehicle cannot be shifted out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way...
Page 115 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed more the vehicle needs more power for passing, and than DRIVE (D) without using your brakes.
Page 116 ® Performance Shifting with TAP-Shift FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than SECOND (2) without using If the vehicle is equipped with the 3800 V6 your brakes. It can be used on very steep hills, or Supercharged engine or the 5.3L V8 engine, your in deep snow or mud.
Page 117 3. The paddles are The up-shift light on the located on the instrument panel cluster, steering wheel. or the up-shift symbol They are used to on the HUD, if up-shift or down-shift equipped, is given as a the transaxle. prompt to use the ®...
Page 118: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Pressing the accelerator while driving in the highest gear (FOURTH (4)) between 20 mph (32 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h), will make The parking brake is the transaxle automatically downshift. As your located to the left of the speed gets closer to 50 mph (80 km/h), you brake pedal near the will need to increase accelerator pedal travel to...
Page 119: Shifting Into Park (P)
The PARKING BRAKE ON message will also appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) CAUTION: (Continued) when the parking brake is set. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 204 for more information. the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 120: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl CAUTION: in the transaxle.
Page 121: Parking Over Things That Burn
Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in OFF. In addition, the regular brakes must be fully applied before shifting from PARK (P) while the ignition is in RUN.
Page 122: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the • Repairs were not done correctly. gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you •...
Page 123: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in CAUTION: PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 124: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors The power mirror Manual Rearview Mirror controls are located ® with OnStar near the driver’s window, on the driver’s Your vehicle has this feature located at the bottom door armrest. of the mirror, to change the mirror from the day to the night position.
Page 125: Onstar System
® Outside Convex Mirror OnStar System CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on ® OnStar uses several innovative technologies and your right.
Page 126 ® ® OnStar service is provided to you subject to the For more information, press the OnStar button to ® ® OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may speak with an advisor. Some OnStar services ® cancel your OnStar service at any time by (such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle ®...
Page 127 ® Available Services included with Directions OnStar Virtual Advisor ® & Connections Plan ® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar • All Safe and Sound Plan Services Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, •...
Page 128 ® ® How OnStar Service Works OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed ® In order to provide you with OnStar services, areas, or at all times. ® your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability ®...
Page 129: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Cupholder Installation and Removal Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever. Close the glove box with a ﬁrm push. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders in the front of the center console. Your vehicle may also have a rear cupholder that can be installed by aligning it to the console and snapping it into place.
Page 130: Convenience Net
Sunglasses Storage Compartment Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a storage compartment The vehicle may have a convenience net located located to the rear on the overhead console. on the back wall of the trunk. To open the sunglasses storage compartment, Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
Page 131: Sunroof
Sunroof Vent: Open the sunshade by hand. Push the switch toward the rear of the vehicle once and the If the vehicle has a sunroof, it includes a sliding sunroof will open to the vent position. Push the glass panel and a sunshade. switch forward to close.
Page 132 ✍ NOTES...
Page 133: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......136 Front Reading Lamps ........ 153 Hazard Warning Flashers ......138 Overhead Console Reading Lamps ... 153 Other Warning Devices ......138 Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps ..153 Horn ............138 Electric Power Management ......
Page 134 Section 3 Instrument Panel Brake System Warning Light ..... 180 DIC Compass (Uplevel DIC) ...... 202 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ..181 DIC Warnings and Messages ....204 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ....182 DIC Vehicle Customization ......230 Traction Control System (TCS) Audio System(s) .........
Page 135 ✍ NOTES...
Page 136: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 137 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Defogger Outlets. See Outlet K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). Adjustment on page 170. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 281. B. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 170.
Page 138: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. again to turn the ﬂashers off. They also let police know you have a problem. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your Your front and rear turn signal lamps will turn signals will not work.
Page 139: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever A tilt wheel enables the position of the steering wheel to be adjusted. The lever that lets the steering wheel tilt is located on the outboard side of the steering column. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: •...
Page 140: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Arrows that ﬂash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned-out To signal a turn, move the turn signal lever located signal bulb. Other drivers will not see the signal. on the left side of the steering column all the Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible way up or down.
Page 141: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Push forward on the exterior lamps control This feature allows the use of the high-beam lever to change the headlamps from low to headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that high-beam. Pull the lever back and then release you want to pass.
Page 142: Windshield Wiper Lever
Windshield Wiper Lever (Off): Lower the lever to its original position to turn the wipers off. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the (Delay): Push the lever up once to this &...
Page 143 Windshield Washer (Low Speed): Push the lever up to the second position for steady wiping cycles at a slow speed. CAUTION: (High Speed): Push the lever up to the third position for steady wiping cycles at a high speed. In freezing weather, do not use your (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, push the washer until the windshield is warmed.
Page 144: Cruise Control
Cruise Control (Off): This position turns the system off. CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
Page 145 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. If you leave your cruise control on when So, do not use your cruise control on you are not using cruise, you might hit a winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Page 146 Increasing Speed While Using The CRUISE SET message will also appear brieﬂy on the Head-Up Display (HUD), if your Cruise Control vehicle has one, when the cruise control lever is There are two ways to go to a higher speed: pushed to the minus (set) or the plus •...
Page 147 Reducing Speed While Using Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Control How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle’s speed, its load, There are two ways to reduce the vehicle’s speed and the steepness of the hills. When going up while using cruise control: steep hills, the accelerator pedal might have to be •...
Page 148: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off. To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode will also reset when your vehicle is turned off and then back on again when the control is left in the AUTO position.
Page 149: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder While the DRL are on, only the vehicle’s low-beam headlamps will be on at reduced brightness. A warning chime will sound if the vehicle’s The turn signal, taillamps, sidemarker and other ignition is off and the driver’s door is opened lamps will not be on.
Page 150: Fog Lamps
To turn off the automatic headlamp feature when it To turn the fog lamps off, turn the band up to the is dark outside, move the exterior lamp control fog lamp symbol and release it. The band will to the parking lamp position. The parking lamps return to its original position.
Page 151: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Courtesy Lamps This feature controls the brightness of the When a door is opened, the courtesy lamps will instrument panel lights. automatically come on. These lamps will also come on when the interior lamps control is fully The interior lamps turned clockwise.
Page 152: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting Delayed Entry Lighting The entry lighting feature turns the interior The delayed lighting feature will continue to light lights on before anyone enters the vehicle. the interior of the vehicle for 25 seconds after The interior lamps will come on for 40 seconds all the doors have been closed.
Page 153: Delayed Exit Lighting
Delayed Exit Lighting Front Reading Lamps For exiting the vehicle at night, the vehicle is If the vehicle has a sunroof, there are reading equipped with the delayed exit lighting feature. After lamps in front of the sunroof switch located on the the key is removed from the ignition, the interior headliner.
Page 154: Electric Power Management
Electric Power Management A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate that estimates the battery’s temperature and state control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine of charge.
Page 155: Battery Run-Down Protection
Battery Run-Down Protection Head-Up Display (HUD) The vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from draining in case the interior, trunk, CAUTION: or underhood lamps are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on while the ignition If the HUD image is too bright or too high is in OFF, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes.
Page 156 The tap shift gear and the upshift symbol will also appear on the HUD if the vehicle has tap shift and it is active. The HUD information can be displayed in one of three languages, English, French, or Spanish. The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either English or metric units.
Page 157 The HUD will temporarily display CHECK TRIP The speedometer size will be reduced when COMPUTER when there are messages on the radio, CD information, warnings, or turn-by-turn DIC trip computer. guidance information are displayed on the HUD. The HUD will also display the following messages The HUD control is when these systems, if the vehicle has them, located on the console.
Page 158 I II III IIII (Brightness): Turn the outer ring on the All formats will show the turn-by-turn guidance HUD control clockwise to dim the display and information. It will display the next turn, direction, counterclockwise to brighten it. street name, and distance to the selected destination.
Page 159 If You Cannot See the HUD Image The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the When the Ignition Is On sunlight on the HUD display. This is normal and • Is anything covering the HUD lens? will change when the angle of the sunlight on the HUD display changes.
Page 160: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. The vehicle has See your dealer for additional information two 12-volt outlets on accessory power outlets. which can be used to plug in electrical Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to...
Page 161: Climate Controls
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls Your vehicle may have a removable muffin Climate Control System tin ashtray and cigarette lighter. The muffin tin ashtray can be placed into the front center console The climate control system allows manual control of cupholder.
Page 162 (Off): Turn the knob to this position to turn (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the climate control system off. Only the heated the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed toward seat and/or rear defrost can be operated when the side window outlets and a little air directed to the fan is off.
Page 163 Defogging and Defrosting (Defrost): Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. This Fog on the inside of the vehicle is a result of high mode directs most of the air to the windshield humidity causing moisture to condense on the and the side window outlets, with some air directed cool window glass.
Page 164: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Using these settings will set recirculation for quicker cool down (the light indicator will not turn (Air Conditioner): Press this button to on). If outside air is desired, press the recirculation button twice. turn the air conditioning compressor on or off. An indicator light to the right of the button Using these settings together for long periods of will come on.
Page 165 An indicator light to the right of the button will (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button come on to show that the recirculation button has to turn the rear window defogger on or off. been pressed. The instrument panel brightness An indicator light to the right of the button will come control may have to be adjusted to the highest on to show that the rear window defogger is on.
Page 166: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Dual Automatic Climate For the automatic system to function, the temperature must be set between 60°F (15°C) Control System and 90°F (32°C). With this system you can control the heating, 1. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. setting.
Page 167 Do not cover the solar sensor located in the in manual. Turn the knob to AUTO to return to center of the instrument panel, near the automatic fan operation. If the airﬂow seems windshield. For more information on the solar low when the fan is at the highest setting, sensor, see “Sensors”...
Page 168 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to (Heated Seats): Press this button to turn the the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the heated seats on and off. The button on the side window outlets, and a little air directed to the left controls the driver’s seat and the button on the windshield.
Page 169 Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window remove fog or frost from the rear window. glass.
Page 170: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Passenger Compartment Air Filter Turn the air outlets, located in the middle and The passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located at each outboard side of the instrument panel, near the passenger’s side windshield wiper to adjust the direction of the airﬂow. arm, under the inlet grille.
Page 171 6. Remove the two air inlet grille retainers using a ﬂat tool to ﬁrst pry up on the center post and then the remainder of the fastener can be pulled out. 7. Remove the air inlet grille by sliding it down to disengage the two tabs that hold it to the bottom of the windshield glass.
Page 172: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. and Indicators Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with This part describes the warning lights and gages your vehicle.
Page 173: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show at a glance how the vehicle is running. It will show how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is in the fuel tank, and many other things needed to drive the vehicle safely and economically.
Page 174: Speedometer And Odometer
The vehicle is equipped with this cluster or one If a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed, very similar to it. It has indicator warning lights that a new one can be set to the mileage total of are explained on the following pages.
Page 175: Tachometer
Tachometer Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, The tachometer a chime will sound for several seconds to remind displays the engine you and your passengers to buckle your safety speed in revolutions belts. The driver safety belt light will also come per minute (rpm).
Page 176: Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Passenger Safety Belt Airbag Readiness Light Reminder Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s START, a chime will sound for several seconds to electrical system for malfunctions.
Page 177: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator CAUTION: Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. The vehicle’s instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash.
Page 178 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate passenger airbag status indicator, it means that a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat enabled (may inﬂate).
Page 179: Up-Shift Light
Up-Shift Light If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front If your vehicle has this passenger’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing light, it will come on System on page 74 for more on this, including when the shift lever...
Page 180: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light The PARKING BRAKE ON message will also appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided when the parking brake is set and the vehicle is into two parts. If one part is not working, the other going faster than 5 mph.
Page 181: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the anti-lock CAUTION: portion of the brake system. If the brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, Your brake system may not be working but it does not have anti-lock brakes.
Page 182: Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light This light should come If the vehicle has on brieﬂy as you start the Traction Control the engine. System (TCS), this light may come on for the following reasons: •...
Page 183: Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
Enhanced Traction System Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Warning Light If the vehicle has the This light indicates Enhanced Traction that the engine coolant System (ETS), this light has overheated or may come on for the the radiator cooling following reasons: fan is not working.
Page 184: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light The vehicle has a gage that shows the engine Your vehicle has a coolant temperature. computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, to assure that emissions are at acceptable...
Page 185 Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with This light should come on, as a check to show this light on, after awhile, the emission controls you it is working, when the ignition is on and might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel the engine is not running.
Page 186 If the Light is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage You may be able to correct the emission system to your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
Page 187 Emissions Inspection and Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 344. Poor fuel Some state/provincial and local governments have quality will cause your engine not to run as or may begin programs to inspect the emission efficiently as designed.
Page 188: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light • If the brakes are applied quickly and the vehicle makes a hard stop, the light may come on for If there is a problem a moment. This is normal. with the vehicle’s oil pressure, this light may stay on when CAUTION: the engine is started.
Page 189: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light This light comes This light will come on whenever the on when the fog lamps high-beam headlamps are in use. are on. See “Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer” under Exterior Lamps on page 148 for additional The light will go out when the fog lamps are information.
Page 190: Driver Information Center (Dic)
DIC Controls and Displays Here are four things owners usually ask about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and (Base Level DIC) do not indicate a problem with the fuel gage: • At the gas station the pump shuts off before The Driver Information Center (DIC) control buttons and the message display screen are the gage reads full.
Page 191 Trip Odometer The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This can be used to set the trip (Trip Odometer): Press this button to access odometer to the number of miles or kilometers the odometer and trip distance modes. driven since the ignition was last turned on.
Page 192 Set/Reset 3. Press the options button to advance to the ﬁrst position in the year. Press and hold the (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset set/reset button to scroll through the available a menu item when using the trip odometer or digits.
Page 193 To change the language, use the following DAYTIME DISPLAY ENHANCEMENT: This procedure: menu allows selection of the color of the display message. When ON is selected for the daytime 1. Press the options button to enter the enhancement, the messages will appear black on language screen.
Page 194: (Uplevel Dic With Trip Computer)
DIC Controls and Displays TIRE PRESSURE: This menu shows the tire pressure for each tire. The tire pressure will be (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the options button until The Driver Information Center (DIC) control the DIC shows the tire pressure for the front buttons and the message display screen are...
Page 195 The compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates After the oil has been changed in the vehicle, the need to manually set the compass. However, reset the ENGINE OIL MONITOR screen in the under certain circumstances, such as during a long options menu. To reset the engine oil monitor distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 359.
Page 196 ENGINE HOURS: This screen shows the number To reset the values to zero, press and hold the of cumulative hours the engine has operated set/reset button. while the key was in the RUN position. This screen Press the gages button again to advance to the cannot be reset.
Page 197 To reset the trip distances, use the following To use the retro-active reset feature, press and procedures: hold the set/reset button for at least three seconds. The trip odometer will display the number of 1. Press the trip odometer button again to miles or kilometers driven since the ignition was access TRIP A.
Page 198 Set/Reset AVERAGE SPEED: The average speed is displayed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset per hour (km/h). The average speed is calculated a mode item when using the trip odometer or from the various vehicle speeds recorded since option buttons.
Page 199 3. Press the options button to advance to the Language: This menu allows selection of the ﬁrst position in the year. Press and hold the language in which the DIC messages will set/reset button to scroll through the available appear. The DIC can be programmed in one of digits.
Page 200 To set the display units function, use the following ENGINE OIL MONITOR SYSTEM: This menu procedure: allows the engine oil monitor system to be reset. To reset the engine oil monitor system, 1. Press the set/reset button to select ENGLISH see Engine Oil Life System on page 359.
Page 201 Fuel TIRE PRESSURE: This menu shows the tire pressure for each tire. The tire pressure will be (Fuel): Press this button to access the Average shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) Fuel Economy, Instantaneous Fuel Economy, or kilopascals (kPa). Press the options button until and Fuel Range modes.
Page 202: Dic Compass (Uplevel Dic)
DIC Compass (Uplevel DIC) RANGE: This screen displays the approximate number of remaining miles or kilometers the Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver vehicle can be driven without refueling. This Information Center (DIC). estimate is based on the average fuel economy for the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel Setting the Compass tank and the current driving conditions.
Page 203 To adjust for compass variance, use the following 3. Press the options button to advance to the procedure: calibration screen. 1. Find the vehicle’s current location and 4. Drive the vehicle in a circle two times to variance zone number on the map. activate the compass.
Page 204: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages A/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION This message displays when the engine coolant These messages display if there is a problem in becomes hotter than the normal operating one of the vehicle’s systems. They override temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot any other mode or screen the Driver Information engine, the air conditioning compressor is Center (DIC) may be in.
Page 205 AJAR This message continues to display for three seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays This symbol appears for three seconds if the message has been with this message. acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
Page 206 CHANGE OIL SOON This message continues to display for three seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays This symbol comes on for three seconds if the message has been with this message. acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
Page 207 This message displays while the ignition is in This message displays while the ignition is in RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds when RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds when this this message is displayed. Press the set/reset message is displayed and then the message button to acknowledge this message and to clear continues to display.
Page 208 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays while the ignition is in RUN. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge This message displays when the tire pressure in this message and to clear it from the screen. one of the tires needs to be checked. This message This message continues to display for also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT three seconds if it has not been acknowledged...
Page 209 HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on when cruise control is This message displays when the amount of set. See Cruise Control Light on page 189. available light outside the vehicle is low and the CRUISE SET also appears brieﬂy in the Head-Up exterior lamps control has been turned off.
Page 210 HOT COOLANT To avoid added strain, turn off the air conditioner if it is on. When the coolant temperature returns to Notice: If the HOT COOLANT warning message normal, the air conditioner can be turned back on. appears on the DIC display, stop the vehicle This message displays only while the ignition is in as soon as possible.
Page 211 HOT ENGINE OIL. REDUCE SPEED This message displays when the transaxle ﬂuid in the vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow On some vehicles, this message displays when it to idle until it cools down. If this message the vehicle’s engine oil is above the proper engine continues to display, have the vehicle serviced by operating temperature.
Page 212 KEY FOB BATTERY LOW This message continues to display if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for three seconds if This symbol comes on the message has been acknowledged, but the with this message. condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
Page 213 LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT LEFT REAR TURN LAMP OUT This message displays when the left front turn This message displays when the left rear turn signal lamp needs to be replaced. See Taillamps, signal lamp needs to be replaced. See Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps on page 401 for Turn Signal, and Stoplamps on page 401 for replacement procedures.
Page 214 LOW BRAKE FLUID This message displays only while the ignition is in RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while this message is displayed. Press the set/reset This symbol comes on button to acknowledge this message and to clear with this message. it from the screen.
Page 215 LOW FUEL LOW OIL LEVEL This symbol comes on This symbol comes with this message. on with this message. This message displays when the vehicle is low On some vehicles, this message displays when on fuel. Reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. the vehicle’s engine oil is low.
Page 216 This message continues to display if it has not This message displays when the vehicle’s engine been acknowledged when the engine is turned oil pressure is low. The low oil pressure warning off. It also re-displays for three seconds if light also appears on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 217 LOW WASHER FLUID This message continues to display if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays for three seconds if This symbol comes on the message has been acknowledged, but the with this message. condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
Page 218 REDUCED ENGINE POWER A chime sounds continuously while this message is displayed if driving above 5 mph (8 km/h). Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this This symbol comes message and to clear it from the screen. on with this message. This message continues to display for three seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
Page 219 REMOTE START DISABLED This message displays only when the ignition is in RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while this If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message is displayed. Press the set/reset button message displays if a remote start attempt is to acknowledge this message and to clear it unsuccessful.
Page 220 RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT This message displays when the vehicle’s right This message displays when the vehicle’s right front turn signal needs to be replaced. See Front rear turn signal needs to be replaced. See Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps on Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps on page 400 for bulb replacement procedures.
Page 221 SERVICE ABS SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This symbol comes on This symbol comes on with this message. with this message. If the vehicle has the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), This message displays when the vehicle’s brakes this message displays when the vehicle’s brakes are not functioning properly.
Page 222 SERVICE BRAKE APPLY SENSOR SERVICE PARK LAMPS This message displays when the brake apply This message displays if one of the vehicle’s sensor is not functioning properly. The vehicle still parking lamps needs to be replaced. See Front has brakes when this warning message displays, Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps on page 400 but you should have the vehicle serviced by for bulb replacement procedures.
Page 223 SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM This message displays only while the ignition is in RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while this message is displayed. Press the set/reset button This symbol comes on to acknowledge this message and to clear it with this message.
Page 224 SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with This message displays if a part on the Tire the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key. Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working A fault has been detected in the system which properly.
Page 225 SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM This message displays only while the ignition is in RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while this message is displayed. Press the set/reset button This symbol comes on to acknowledge this message and to clear it with this message.
Page 226 SERVICE VARIABLE EFFORT SERVICE VEHICLE SOON STEERING This symbol comes on This symbol comes on with this message. with this message. This message displays when a non-emissions If the vehicle has the variable effort steering related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle system, this message displays if this system is not serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
Page 227 STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL OFF This symbol comes on This symbol comes on with this message. with this message. ® ® If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak Plus system, If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak Plus system, this message displays when the system is this message displays when the system turns off.
Page 228 ® STARTING DISABLED DUE TO When the StabiliTrak Plus system is off, the system will not be engaged and will not actively ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL assist the driver with directional control of the ® This message displays when there is a malfunction vehicle.
Page 229 TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE TRACTION CONTROL OFF This symbol comes on This symbol comes on with this message. with this message. If the vehicle has the Traction Control System If the vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when the system is (TCS), this message displays when the TCS turns on.
Page 230: Dic Vehicle Customization
DIC Vehicle Customization Any of the following conditions may cause the TCS to turn off: Your vehicle may have customization capabilities • The TCS is turned off by pressing the that allow you to program certain features to TC (traction control) button located on one preferred setting.
Page 231 Entering the Personal Programming Mode If a time delay is chosen, the lamps will turn on for the selected time. The time delay will be 1. Turn the ignition on and make sure the cancelled and the exterior lamps will turn on vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 232 To program this mode, use the following procedure: AUTO DOOR UNLOCK: This screen allows this feature to be turned off, used for the driver’s 1. Press and release the set/reset button to door only, or for all the doors. scroll to either OFF or ON. If OFF is selected, none of the doors will unlock 2.
Page 233 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ON: If DRIVER or ALL DELAYED LOCKING: This screen allows this was selected on the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK feature to be turned OFF or ON. The key must screen, this screen allows selection of when the be out of the ignition for this feature to work. vehicle’s doors will unlock.
Page 234 REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK: This screen To program this mode, use the following procedure: allows selection for this option to be turned OFF, 1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to OFF, or gives the choice of two methods of veriﬁcation; LIGHTS, or LIGHTS and HORN.
Page 235 To program this mode, use the following procedure: If ON is selected, the vehicle’s content theft-deterrent system can be disarmed by 1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to unlocking the driver’s door using the driver’s OFF or ON. door key cylinder. 2.
Page 236 If ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent If OFF is selected, the remote start feature will be system can be armed using the driver’s door lock disabled. switch by pressing the driver’s door lock switch If ON is selected, the remote start feature will be while the driver’s door is open and the key is not in enabled.
Page 237: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) CAUTION: Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself This system provides you with a far greater with its features. access to audio stations and song listings. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a Giving extended attention to entertainment safer driving experience.
Page 238: Setting The Time
Setting the Time While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. The radio might have a button marked with an H • Familiarize yourself with its operation. or HR to represent hours and an M or MIN to represent minutes.
Page 239: Radio With Cd (Base Level)
Radio with CD (Base Level) This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and only works when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 240 Playing the Radio For RDS, push the RCL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system The display options are station name, RDS station on and off. frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available).
Page 241 Setting Preset Stations SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, stay there. six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal by performing the following steps:...
Page 242 Setting the Tone 5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT knob to store the equalization (Bass/Midrange/Treble) setting and the number. EQ SAVED displays and a beep sounds. TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, MID (midrange), or TREB (treble) displays. The 6.
Page 243 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: (RDS and XM™) 1. Press PROG TYPE to activate program type To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the select mode. PTY displays. following: 2.
Page 244 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ALERT! is not affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. all RDS stations. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can INFO (Information): If the current station has a be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, message, INFO displays.
Page 245 If the station does not broadcast traffic LOCKED: This message is displayed when ® announcements, press the TRAF button and the the THEFTLOCK system has locked up. radio seeks to a station that does. When a station Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. that broadcasts traffic announcements is found, the If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot radio stops seeking and brackets are displayed...
Page 246 The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
Page 247 RCL (Recall): Push this knob to see how long (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton the current track has been playing. To change the to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear default on the display, track and elapsed time, sound at a reduced volume.
Page 248: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
CD Messages Radio with CD (MP3) CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 249 Playing the Radio This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and only works PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system when the information is available. In rare cases, a on and off. radio station may broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly.
Page 250 SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, SCAN : Press and hold either SCAN arrow the audio system adjusts automatically to make for two seconds until SCAN displays and a up for road and wind noise as you drive. beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next Set the volume at the desired level.
Page 251 3. Tune in the desired station. EQ (Equalizer): Press this button to select customized bass, midrange, and treble 4. Press EQ to select the equalization. equalization settings. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered Up to six customized equalization settings, can be pushbuttons until a beep sounds.
Page 252 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) BAL (Balance): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and release To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform this button until BAL displays. The SELECT the following: LED indicator lights to show that the speakers can 1.
Page 253 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN : Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. 1. Press PROG TYPE to activate program type Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can select mode.
Page 254 RDS Messages Once the complete message has been displayed, the information symbol disappears from the ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national display until another new message is received. emergencies. When an alert announcement The last message can be displayed by pressing comes on the current radio station, ALERT! the INFO button.
Page 255 Radio Messages for XM™ Only If the brackets are on the display and TRAF is not, press the TRAF button to remove the brackets or See XM Radio Messages on page 279 later in use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go to a this section for further detail.
Page 256 If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, recording, the quality of the music that has been or an attempt is made to play scratched recorded, and the way the CD-R has been or damaged CDs, the CD player could be...
Page 257 (Next Folder): This button does not have SCAN : Press and hold either arrow for a function for non-MP3 CDs. more than two seconds until SCAN and the track number appear on the display and a beep (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton sounds.
Page 258 Playing an MP3 CD-R Disc • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. Your vehicle’s radio system may have the MP3 • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an feature. If it has this feature, it is capable of playing hour and try again.
Page 259: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming • Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies • Display messages from radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and only works when the information is available.
Page 260 XM™ Satellite Radio Service RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the time. When the ignition is off, press this the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. knob to display the time.
Page 261 AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go volume, the audio system adjusts automatically to the next or to the previous station and stay there. to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal Set the volume at the desired level.
Page 262 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, (midrange), or TREB (treble) displays.
Page 263 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push the AUDIO knob To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the until BAL (balance) displays. Turn the knob to following: move the sound toward the right or the left 1.
Page 264 If both P-TYPE and TRAF are on, the radio 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and searches for stations with the selected PTY and hold either SCAN arrow, and the radio begins traffic announcements. scanning the stations in the PTY. 4.
Page 265 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ALERT! is not affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by These buttons have factory PTY presets. all RDS stations. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be INFO (Information): If the current station has a programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, message, INFO displays.
Page 266 Radio Messages If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system the radio seeks to a station that does. When a has been calibrated for your vehicle from the station that broadcasts traffic announcements is factory.
Page 267 The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same or an attempt is made to play scratched manner.
Page 268 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. For every CD loaded, a number appears on the display. To play a speciﬁc CD, ﬁrst press the 2. Press and hold the LOAD button for CD AUX button, then press the numbered two seconds.
Page 269 Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to To use repeat, do the following: eject a CD after trying to push it in manually. The • To repeat the track you are listening to, press player’s 25-second eject timer resets at each and release the RPT button.
Page 270 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either AUTO EQ to select the desired equalization setting SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until CD while playing a CD. The equalization is set SCAN displays and a beep sounds. Use this whenever a CD is played.
Page 271 Using Song List Mode S-LIST FULL displays if you try to save more than 20 selections. The six-disc CD changer has a feature called To play the song list, press the SONG LIST song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track button.
Page 272 CD Messages After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are moved up the list. When another track CHECK CD: If this message appears on the is added to the song list, the track is added to display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for the end of the list.
Page 273: Using An Mp3
Using an MP3 The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and MP3 CD-R Disc 255 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names, folder names, or playlist names may use more disc memory space than MP3 Format necessary.
Page 274 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in Tracks are played in the following order: the ﬁle structure that contains only folders/ • Play begins from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst subfolders and no compressed ﬁles directly playlist and continues sequentially through beneath them, the player advances to the next...
Page 275 File System and Naming If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player. When the ignition or The song name that is displayed is the song radio is turned on, the CD starts to play where it name that is contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 276 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught RDM 2 (Random): To repeat the tracks in the in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a current folder or playlist, press and release personal computer and a description label is this pushbutton.
Page 277 4 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton SEEK : Press the up arrow to go to the to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this start of the next track. Press the down arrow to pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at go to the start of the previous track.
Page 278 RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch between INFO (Information): INFO displays whenever a track mode, folder/playlist mode, and time of day current track has ID3 tag information. Press mode. The display shows only 13 characters, but this button to display the artist name and album there can be up to three pages of text.
Page 279: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 280 Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel.
Page 281: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display.
Page 282: Radio Reception
The sound will mute while seeking or scanning. (Play): When listening to the radio, press this The radio will only seek or scan stations with a button to play a cassette tape or CD. strong signal that are in the selected band. wu x (Volume): Press the up or down arrow When a CD is playing, press either arrow to go...
Page 283: Care Of Your Cds
FM Stereo Care of Your CDs FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). cases or other protective cases and away from Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, direct sunlight and dust.
Page 284: Backglass Antenna
Backglass Antenna Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make window defogger.
Page 285: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Chime Level Adjustment Antenna System The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime level. To change the volume level of the chime, The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition the roof of your vehicle.
Page 286 ✍ NOTES...
Page 287: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads .... 308 City Driving ..........311 Your Vehicle ..........288 Freeway Driving ........312 Defensive Driving ........288 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....313 Drunken Driving ........
Page 288: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready Defensive Driving for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, The best advice anyone can give about driving is: or expressways, it means “Always expect Drive defensively. the unexpected.”...
Page 289: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, Death and injury associated with drinking and so they never drive after drinking. For persons driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one under 21, it is against the law in every U.S.
Page 290 According to the American Medical Association, It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce if the same person drank three double martinis (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, with a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 291 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC There is something else about drinking and driving of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving that many people do not know. Medical research skills of many people are impaired at a BAC shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the...
Page 292: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking The following three systems help to control your See Brake System Warning Light on page 180. vehicle while driving — brakes, steering, and Braking action involves perception time and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow reaction time.
Page 293: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed Your vehicle might have the Anti-Lock Brake by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes may system that will help prevent a braking skid.
Page 294 ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Page 295: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: ABS does not change the time you Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or headed when the wheels stopped rolling. That always decrease stopping distance. If you get too could be off the road, into the very thing you were close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have trying to avoid, or into traffic.
Page 296: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) If the vehicle has the 3800 Supercharged V6 engine or the 5.3L V8 engine, it has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
Page 297 If there is a problem with the system, the service Press the traction traction system will also appear on the DIC. control button located When these symbols and messages appear on on the console to the instrument panel and the DIC, the system will turn the system off.
Page 298: Enhanced Traction System (Ets)
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ETS operates in all transaxle shift lever positions. But the system can upshift the transaxle only as If the vehicle has the 3800 V6 engine and anti-lock high as the chosen shift lever position, so use the brakes, it has an Enhanced Traction System lower gears only when necessary.
Page 299: Stabilitrak Plus System
® StabiliTrak Plus System If there is a problem with the system, the service traction system will also come on in the DIC. The vehicle may have a vehicle stability See Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ® enhancement system called StabiliTrak Plus.
Page 300: Steering
® This symbol will appear If the vehicle is in cruise control when StabiliTrak on the DIC. Plus activates, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow safe use of it, the cruise control can be used again. See Cruise Control on page 144 for more information.
Page 301 Steering Tips Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much It is important to take curves at a reasonable of those places. You can lose control. speed. The same thing can happen if you are steering A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 302 Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 342.
Page 303: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your vehicle’s right wheels have The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, while you are driving.
Page 304 • So here are some tips for passing: When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right • Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the lane and do not get too close. Time your move sides, and to crossroads for situations so you will be increasing speed as the time that might affect your passing patterns.
Page 305: Loss Of Control
• Skidding Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. the next vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking •...
Page 306 If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly Learn to recognize warning clues —...
Page 307: Driving At Night
Driving at Night No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. A 50-year-old driver might require at least twice One reason is that some drivers are likely to as much light to see the same thing at night as a be impaired —...
Page 308: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a ﬁlm caused by dust.
Page 309 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Driving too fast through large water puddles or Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good even going through some car washes can cause shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see problems, too.
Page 310 Driving Through Deep Standing Water Driving Through Flowing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can CAUTION: come in through the engine’s air intake and badly damage the engine. Never drive Flowing or rushing water creates strong through water that is slightly lower than the forces.
Page 311: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 312: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic.
Page 313: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the Here are some things you can check before a trip: proper lane well in advance. If you miss your • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? back up.
Page 314: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make...
Page 315 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that CAUTION: can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, the ignition off is dangerous.
Page 316: Winter Driving
• Winter Driving Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. •...
Page 317 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation.
Page 318 You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F If you do not have TCS or ETS, accelerate (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin get there.
Page 319: You Are Caught In Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling in a serious situation.
Page 320 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.
Page 321: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your CAUTION: headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Page 322: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn the steering wheel left and right. It is very important to know how much weight your That will clear the area around the front wheels. vehicle can carry. Two labels on your vehicle If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn show how much weight it may properly carry, the traction control system off.
Page 323 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation, see Tires on page 406 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 414.
Page 324 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 −...
Page 325 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Subtract Occupant Weight 750 lbs (340 kg) Occupant Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) ×...
Page 326 Certiﬁcation Label If the vehicle is going to carry a heavy load, spread it out. See “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this section. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 327: Towing
Towing CAUTION: Towing Your Vehicle Things you put inside your vehicle can Consult your dealer or a professional towing strike and injure people in a sudden stop service if you need to have your disabled vehicle or turn, or in a crash. towed.
Page 328 Dinghy Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain Here are some important things to consider before components could be damaged.
Page 329: Towing A Trailer
Dolly Towing Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not 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 330 • Trailering means changes in handling, durability, Consider using a sway control. Ask a hitch and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes dealer about sway controls. correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. • Do not tow a trailer at all during the ﬁrst That is the reason for this part.
Page 331 Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue How heavy can a trailer safely be? The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs or gross weight of the vehicle.
Page 332 See Loading Your Vehicle on page 322. Be sure not to go over the GVW limit for the vehicle, or the GAWR, including the weight of the trailer tongue. If a weight distribution hitch is used, make sure not to go over the rear axle limit before applying the weight distribution spring bars.
Page 333: Safety Chains
Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Always attach chains between the vehicle and the Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue to read and follow the instructions for the of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 334 Driving with a Trailer Following Distance Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead experience. Before setting out for the open road, as when driving the vehicle without a trailer. get to know the rig.
Page 335: Making Turns
Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument panel will ﬂash for turns even if the bulbs on the Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailer are burned out. You may think drivers behind trailering could cause the trailer to come in you are seeing the turn signal when they are not.
Page 336 Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the CAUTION: vehicle is not shifted down, the brakes may have to be used so much that they would get hot and no You really should not park your longer work well.
Page 337 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill The vehicle will need service more often when it pulls a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on 1. Apply the regular brakes and hold the pedal page 480 for more information.
Page 338 ✍ NOTES...
Page 339: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............342 Pressure Cap ..........369 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....342 Engine Overheating ........369 California Proposition 65 Warning ....343 Overheated Engine Protection Doing Your Own Service Work ....343 Operating Mode ........371 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Cooling System .........
Page 340 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ............406 Appearance Care ........455 Tire Sidewall Labeling ....... 407 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..455 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....411 Fabric/Carpet ..........456 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......414 Leather ............
Page 341 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........465 Windshield Wiper Fuses ......467 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 465 Power Windows and Other Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....466 Power Options ........467 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....... 467 Electrical System ........
Page 342: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants they can affect your vehicle’s performance and you to be happy with it. We hope you will go safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 343: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning CAUTION: (Continued) Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, California to cause cancer and birth defects or other and other fasteners. English and reproductive harm.
Page 344: Fuel
Adding Equipment to the Outside of The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that Your Vehicle identiﬁes your vehicle’s engine. The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) on page 465.
Page 345: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations If your vehicle has the 3800 Supercharged V6 engine (VIN Code 4) or the 5.3L V8 engine At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM (VIN Code C), use premium unleaded gasoline speciﬁcation D 4814 in the United States or with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher.
Page 346: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate United States are now required to contain additives on fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. See the that will help prevent engine and fuel system underhood emission control label.
Page 347: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers General Motors recommends against the use of and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce be available in your area. General Motors the life of spark plugs and the performance of recommends that you use these gasolines if they the emission control system may be affected.
Page 348: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling.
Page 349 The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the CAUTION: fuel cap is not properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 204 for more Fuel can spray out on you if you open the information.
Page 350: Checking Things Under The Hood
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity An electric fan under the hood can start up discharge from the container can ignite the and injure you even when the engine is not gasoline vapor.
Page 351: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the center front of the engine compartment, by moving it to the right.
Page 352: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine (3800 V6 engine similar), here is what you will see:...
Page 353 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See I. Electric Cooling Fan. See Cooling System on “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield page 372. Washer Fluid on page 382. J. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” B. Battery. See Battery on page 387. under Engine Oil on page 356.
Page 354 When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see:...
Page 355 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Oil” under Engine Oil on page 356. Washer Fluid on page 382. I. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See B. Battery. See Battery on page 387. “Checking the Fluid Level”...
Page 356: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time If this symbol, along you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, with the LOW OIL the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be LEVEL message on level ground.
Page 357 When to Add Engine Oil kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 474. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged.
Page 358 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. • Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 359: Engine Oil Life System
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the When the system has calculated that oil life has temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 necessary.
Page 360 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil System life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to What to Do with Used Oil change the engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use.
Page 361: Supercharger Oil
Supercharger Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Because they are technically qualiﬁed and have The engine air cleaner/ﬁlter is located in the the proper tools, you should have your dealer engine compartment on the driver’s side of the perform this maintenance. vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 352 for more information on location.
Page 362 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter do the following: 5.3L V8 Engine...
Page 363: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
5. To reinstall the cover, position the tabs Notice: If the air cleaner/ﬁlter is off, a backﬁre through the slots on the housing. If your can cause a damaging engine ﬁre. And, dirt vehicle has one of the 3800 V6 engines, a can easily get into your engine, which will notch on the sides of the ﬁlter cover will damage it.
Page 364 How to Check Automatic Transaxle Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle ﬂuid level if you have been driving: Fluid • When outside temperatures are above Because this operation can be a little difficult, you 90°F (32°C). may choose to have this done at the dealership •...
Page 365 Checking the Fluid Level See Engine Compartment Overview on page 352 for more information on location. Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the rag or paper towel.
Page 366: Engine Coolant
How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine The cooling system in the vehicle is ﬁlled with what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 490. is designed to remain in the vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the...
Page 367 ® Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL may cause premature engine, heater core, CAUTION: (Continued) or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at set for the proper coolant mixture. With the ﬁrst maintenance service after each plain water or the wrong mixture, your 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, engine could get too hot but you would...
Page 368 Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If more coolant is needed, add the proper The coolant recovery ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant tank cap has this recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. symbol on it. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to the radiator.
Page 369: Pressure Cap
Pressure Cap CAUTION: Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine You can be burned if you spill coolant on damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly hot engine parts. Coolant contains and tightly secured.
Page 370 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See CAUTION: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 371 for information on driving to a Steam from an overheated engine can safe place in an emergency.
Page 371: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection If an overheat warning occurs without any sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: Operating Mode 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in The overheated engine protection operating mode NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is safe to allows the vehicle to be driven to a safe place do so, pull off the road, shift to PARK (P) in an emergency situation.
Page 372: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 5.3L V8 Engine A. Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine shown, 3800 V6 Engine similar A.
Page 373 When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the cold ﬁll line on the coolant CAUTION: recovery tank. To check the coolant level, look for the cold ﬁll line on the side of the coolant recovery An electric engine cooling fan under the tank that faces the engine.
Page 374 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling Recovery Tank fan(s) are running. If the engine is overheating, the fan(s) should be running. If the fan(s) are not running, the vehicle needs service.
Page 375 If you have not found a problem yet, but the When the coolant level in the coolant recovery coolant level is not at the cold ﬁll line, add a tank is at the cold ﬁll line, start the vehicle. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and If the overheat warning continues, there is one ®...
Page 376 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. (3800 V6 Engines) 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap and Notice: Your engine has a speciﬁc radiator ﬁll remove it.
Page 377 3. Remove the Series III V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve. 3.1. Clean the area around the engine oil ﬁll tube and cap before removing. Twist the oil ﬁll tube, with cap attached, counterclockwise and remove it. 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine 3.2.
Page 378 4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve located on the thermostat housing near the upper radiator hose. Thermostat Housing 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine shown, 3800 V6 Engine similar ® 5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck.
Page 379 6. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment. 7. Replace the 3800 Series III V6 engine cover shield. 7.1. Remove the oil ﬁll tube, with cap attached, from the valve cover. 7.2. Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine.
Page 380 12. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time You can remove the during this procedure if coolant begins to ﬂow pressure cap when out of the ﬁller neck, reinstall the pressure the cooling system, cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight including the pressure and fully seated.
Page 381: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid CAUTION: See Engine Compartment Overview You can be burned if you spill coolant on page 352 for on hot engine parts. Coolant contains reservoir location. ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
Page 382: Windshield Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: To determine what kind of ﬂuid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 490. 1. Turn the key off and let the engine Always use the proper ﬂuid.
Page 383: Brakes
Brakes Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Brake Fluid Add washer ﬂuid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment The brake master Overview on page 352 cylinder reservoir is for reservoir location. ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid.
Page 384 What to Add So, it is not a good idea to top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add When you need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid when the linings are worn, then you will have ﬂuid.
Page 385 Brake Wear Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. brake system parts. For example, just a Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that few drops of mineral-based oil, such make a high-pitched warning sound when the as engine oil, in the brake system can brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 386 Replacing Brake System Parts Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten Its many parts have to be of top quality and work wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque well together if the vehicle is to have really good speciﬁcations in Capacities and Speciﬁcations on...
Page 387: Battery
Battery Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) When it is time for a new battery, get one that has cable from the battery.
Page 388: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may your vehicle. want to use another vehicle and some jumper 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a cables to start your vehicle.
Page 389 Notice: If you leave your radio or other If your vehicle has one accessories on during the jump starting of the 3800 V6 engines, procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs to uncover the remote would not be covered by your warranty. positive (+) terminal, Always turn off your radio and other press the tab at...
Page 390 If your vehicle has the 5.3L V8 engine, to CAUTION: uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, An electric fan can start up even when the remove the fuse block cover. engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 391 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you CAUTION: could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Using a match near a battery can cause Before you connect the cables, here are some battery gas to explode.
Page 392 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable positive (+) terminal location on the vehicle at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead with the dead battery. Use a remote battery, but not near engine parts that move.
Page 393 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting vehicles, do the following: may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 394: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The visual optical headlamp aiming system has • The vehicle should be placed so the been preset at the factory and should need headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light no further adjustment.
Page 395 To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 4. At the wall measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on from Step 3 and mark it. page 351 for more information. 5.
Page 396 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or Driver’s Side shown counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood, near the 9.
Page 397: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps To replace a headlamp or sidemarker bulb: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 404. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas A.
Page 398 2. Locate the metal retaining clip. Remove 4. Pull the headlamp assembly straight out from the bolt. the vehicle. Moving the headlamp up and down slightly may help with its removal. 3. Pull up half-way on the metal retaining clip while pushing rearward on the headlamp.
Page 399 5. Turn the bulb socket ring one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 6. Pull the old bulb from the socket. 7. Place the new bulb into the socket. 8. Turn the bulb socket ring one-quarter turn clockwise to reinstall it back into the headlamp assembly.
Page 400: Front Turn Signal, Parking And Fog Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 of the headlamp Lamps replacement procedure. See Headlamps The front turn signal, parking, and fog lamps, if the and Sidemarker Lamps on page 397 for more vehicle has them, are located below the headlamp information.
Page 401: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and 3. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise to remove it from its Stoplamps assembly. A. Taillamp 4. Pull the old bulb from the socket and replace it with a new one. B. Taillamps, Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5.
Page 402 6. Remove the taillamp 7. Turn the appropriate assembly by pulling lamp socket a it out from the quarter turn vehicle. counterclockwise and remove it. 8. Remove the old bulb. 9. Replace with a new bulb into the socket and turn the lamp socket clockwise to install it.
Page 403: Back-Up Lamps
Back-Up Lamps The back-up lamps are located on the trunk lid. To replace the back-up lamp bulb(s): 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 97 for more information. 2. Turn the appropriate lamp socket a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it. 3.
Page 404: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs To replace one of these bulbs: Exterior Lamps Bulb Number 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 97 Back-Up Lamp 3157 3757 NAK* or Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 5702 KA** Front Sidemarker and License Plate Lamp Headlamps High-Beam Halogen...
Page 405: Windshield Replacement
Windshield Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Display (HUD) system, keep in mind that your Parts on page 491.
Page 406: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for resulting accident could cause serious details.
Page 407: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Low-Proﬁle Performance Tire (GXP) If your vehicle has P255/45R18 size tires on the front wheels and P225/50R18 size tires on the rear wheels, they are classiﬁed as low-proﬁle performance tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement. You may also notice more road noise with low-proﬁle performance tires and that they tend to wear faster.
Page 408 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed number of plies in the sidewall and under the to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have tread. a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all Tire manufacturers are required to grade...
Page 409 (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Page 410 (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. 60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all mean that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as...
Page 411: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire heat from driving.
Page 412 GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear Normal Occupant Weight: The number of axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 322. occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of on page 322.
Page 413 Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at Standards): A tire information system that 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 414: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the operate effectively. correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold.
Page 415: Tire Pressure Monitor System
How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial levels.
Page 416 During cooler weather conditions, the low tire As an added safety pressure warning light and the DIC warning feature, your vehicle message may come on when the vehicle is ﬁrst has been equipped started and then turn off as you start to drive. with a tire pressure This could be an early indicator that the tire monitoring system...
Page 417 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS are cold. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 322, malfunction indicator to indicate when the system for an example of the Tire and Loading is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction Information label and its location on your vehicle.
Page 418 TPMS Sensor Identiﬁcation Codes The TPMS matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation code. Any time you replace one or more of 2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN with the the TPMS sensors or rotate the vehicle’s tires, the engine off.
Page 419 Federal Communications Commission 6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. (FCC) and Industry and Science 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and Canada repeat the procedure in Step 5. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) 8.
Page 420: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on a radio frequency and complies with Tire rotation is not recommended if your vehicle is RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. a GXP model equipped with P255/45R18 size Operation is subject to the following two tires on the front wheels and P225/50R18 size tires conditions:...
Page 421 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 474. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time.
Page 422: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires One way to tell when it for your vehicle. The original equipment tires is time for new tires is installed on your vehicle, when it was new, to check the treadwear were designed to meet General Motors Tire indicators, which will...
Page 423 CAUTION: CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, control while driving. If you mix tires of the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop different sizes (other than those originally cracks after many miles of driving. A tire installed on your vehicle), brands, or and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing types (radial and bias-belted tires), the...
Page 424: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels CAUTION: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including If you add different sized wheels, your its braking, ride and handling characteristics, vehicle may not provide an acceptable stability, and resistance to rollover.
Page 425: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based Quality grades can be found where applicable on on the wear rate of the tire when tested under the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government maximum section width.
Page 426: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the and balanced carefully at the factory to give you generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 427 Each new wheel should have the same Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset problems with bearing life, brake cooling, and be mounted the same way as the one speedometer or odometer calibration, it replaces. headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel...
Page 428: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: manufacturer’s instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it is If your vehicle has P225/55R17, contacting your vehicle, and do not spin P255/45R18 or P225/50R18 size tires, do your wheels.
Page 429: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat If a tire goes ﬂat, and your vehicle has a spare tire, see Changing a Flat Tire on page 442. It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are This information shows you how to use your driving, especially if you maintain your tires vehicle’s tire changing equipment and how properly.
Page 430 If a Tire Goes Flat (GXP) in the tread area of the tire. The ﬂat tire is then inﬂated to at least 30 psi (207 kPa) and driven to GXP models have no spare tire, no tire changing evenly distribute the tire sealant. The tire pressure equipment, and no place for storing a spare or is checked after driving for a maximum of ﬁve miles ﬂat tire.
Page 431: Tire Inﬂator Kit (Gxp)
Tire Inﬂator Kit (GXP) The kit includes: Your vehicle may have a tire inﬂator kit. The kit uses a liquid tire sealant and air at the same time to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. Be sure to read and follow all the tire inﬂator kit instructions.
Page 432 If the ﬂat tire is due to a slow leak caused by a nail 3. Remove the inﬂator or other similar road hazard, the tire inﬂator kit may kit cover by turning be used to temporarily repair the damaged tire. the center nut counterclockwise.
Page 433 Tire Sealant Using the Tire Inﬂator Kit The kit contains a liquid sealant that when injected To use the tire inﬂator kit: into a ﬂat tire, may temporarily repair nail holes 1. Place the inﬂator kit on the ground and or cuts in the tread area of the tire.
Page 434 5. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (C) into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 160 for more information. CAUTION: Idling the engine in a closed-in place or with the climate control system off can cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO).
Page 435 9. Inﬂate the tire up to the recommended inﬂation pressure, found on the Tire and CAUTION: Loading Information label located on the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar) below the Inﬂating something too much can make it vehicle’s door latch, using the air pressure explode, and you or others could be gage on the top of the unit as a guide.
Page 436 12. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug 16. If the ﬂat tire was from the accessory power outlet in the able to inﬂate to the vehicle. recommended inﬂation pressure, 13. Disconnect the sealant ﬁlling hose from the remove the tire valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise, maximum speed and replace the tire valve stem cap.
Page 437 below the recommended inﬂation pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too CAUTION: damaged for the sealant to work. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 504. Storing the tire inﬂator kit or other If the tire pressure has not dropped more equipment in the passenger compartment than 10 psi (68 kPa) from the recommended of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 438 Using the Air Compressor without 3. Pull the air compressor inﬂator hose from the sealant canister. Sealant 4. Push the air compressor inﬂator hose onto the To use the air compressor by itself to inﬂate a tire: tire valve stem and push the lever down to 1.
Page 439 CAUTION: CAUTION: Idling the engine in a closed-in place or Inﬂating something too much can make with the climate control system off can it explode, and you or others could be cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO). injured. Be sure to read the inﬂator See Engine Exhaust on page 122.
Page 440 8. Make sure there is a proper connection between the tire valve stem and the air CAUTION: compressor hose by looking at the air pressure gage. If there is not a pressure Storing the tire inﬂator kit or other reading while the compressor is running, the connection between the inﬂator kit and equipment in the passenger compartment the tire is bad.
Page 441 Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister: 4. Turn the sealant canister so the inﬂator ﬁlling hose is aligned with the slot in the 1. Unlock the air compressor inﬂator hose from compressor. the sealant canister by pulling the lever up. 5.
Page 442: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire To install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the sealant ﬁlling hose with the slot in If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel the air compressor. damage by driving slowly to a level place. 2.
Page 443 CAUTION: (Continued) 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. To be even more certain the vehicle will not move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed.
Page 444: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment needed to change a tire is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 97 for more information. 2. Remove the convenience net, if equipped, by removing the net hook attachments. 3.
Page 445: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Your vehicle may have aluminum wheels. If so, you will see exposed stainless steel wheel nuts. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. Or, your vehicle may have steel wheel covers.
Page 446 Use the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench and pry Once you have removed the wheel cover, use the along the edge of the cover until it comes off. following procedure to remove the ﬂat tire and The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp, install the spare tire.
Page 447 For jacking at the vehicle’s rear location, put 4. Find the jacking location located on the the jack lift head (B) about 9 inches (23 cm) underside of the rocker trim using the diagram. from the front edge of the rear wheel For jacking at the vehicle’s front location, opening (C).
Page 448 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. CAUTION: CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked without the appropriate safety equipment up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off and training.
Page 449 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 450 9. Install the compact spare tire. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 10. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the 11.
Page 451 12. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a CAUTION: crisscross sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 452: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and To store a full-size tire: 1. Install the tools in their original location in the Tools trunk area and secure. 2. Place the tire in the trunk with the valve stem CAUTION: facing down, and the protector/guide placed through a wheel bolt hole.
Page 453 A. Retainer A. Retainer B. Cover B. Spare Tire C. Compact Spare Tire C. Protector D. Nut D. Bolt Extension E. Jack E. Nut F. Wheel Wrench F. Jack G. Extension and G. Wheel Wrench Protective Guide H. Foam Holder H.
Page 454: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do not take your vehicle through an automatic Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated car wash with guide rails. The compact when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after spare can get caught on the rails.
Page 455: Appearance Care
Appearance Care they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray, Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth. Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when best if it is cleaned often.
Page 456: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: Cleaning Fabric/Carpet • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and •...
Page 457 Using Cleaner on Fabric Most stains can be removed with club soda water. To clean, use the following instructions: 1. First, try the cleaner in an inconspicuous area 1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft white cloth. to make sure the cleaner does not affect the For solids: remove as much as possible and color of the fabric.
Page 458: Leather
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Leather Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee, A soft cloth dampened with water may be used tea, milk, fruit, fruit juice, jelly, cheese, chocolate, to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning vomit, urine, and blood can be removed using is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild the club soda water instructions given earlier in this soap solution can be used.
Page 459: Ultra Lux Suede
Ultra Lux Suede Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Cleaning Ultra Lux Suede A soft cloth dampened with water may be used Use a mild solution of lukewarm water and a to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is neutral dish soap on a soft cloth or sponge.
Page 460: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to CAUTION: keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 461: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses The vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and the colored basecoat. Always use waxes a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and polishes that are non-abrasive and made and lenses.
Page 462: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades Aluminum Wheels Clean the outside of the windshield with glass Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, cleaner. abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the paper towel soaked with windshield washer ﬂuid or surface of the wheel(s).
Page 463: Tires
Sheet Metal Damage Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the repair or replacement, make sure the body repair aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 464: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and Description Usage dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, Wax-Treated polishing cloth.
Page 465: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Cleans, shines, and Foaming Tire Shine Low protects in one step. Gloss No wiping necessary.
Page 466: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Engine Identiﬁcation Electrical System The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code helps you identify your vehicle’s Add-On Electrical Equipment engine, speciﬁcations, and replacement parts. Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 467: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected fuse block. An electrical overload will cause from short circuits by a combination of fuses, the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the headlamp wiring checked right away.
Page 468: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Some fuses are in a fuse block located on the end of the instrument panel on the passenger side. To get to the fuse block lift up on the side panel. A fuse usage chart is on the inside of this panel. Fuse Usage Retained Accessory Power...
Page 469: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Fuse Usage PK LAMPS Parking Lamps The underhood fuse RADIO/AMP Radio Ampliﬁer block is located on the Remote Function Activator RFA/MOD passenger’s side of (Remote Keyless Entry) the vehicle in the engine Instrument Panel Displays/Head-Up compartment. DISPLAYS Display (HUD), Driver Information Center (DIC) INT LIGHT...
Page 470 Fuses Usage Windshield Wipers/Washer Washer/Remote Vehicle Current Fog Lamps (Option) Airbag Accessory Power Horn Emission Air Conditioning Clutch Oxygen Sensor Powertrain Control Module Powertrain Control Module/Electronic Throttle Control 3800 V6 Engine Electronic Throttle Control Display Fuses Usage Anti-lock Brake Solenoid Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Fuel Injection Passenger’s Side High-Beam...
Page 471 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Battery Main 1 Fan 1 Battery Main 2 Fan 3 Battery Main 3 Windshield Wiper/High Fan 1 Windshield Wiper Battery Main 4 Fan 2 Anti-lock Brake Motor Crank Fan 2 Spare Fuse Starter Spare Fuse Air Pump Spare Fuse Blank Blank...
Page 472 Fuses Usage A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor INJ 1 Injectors 1 Engine Control Module, Transaxle ECM/TCM Control Module TRANS Transaxle EMISSIONS1 Emissions 1 ABS SOL Anti-lock Brake Solenoid ECM IGN Engine Control Module, Ignition INJ 2 Injectors 2 EMISSIONS2 Emissions 2 Windshield Wipers AUX PWR Auxiliary Power...
Page 473 Fuses Usage Relays Usage SPARE Spare STRTR Starter SPARE Spare ABS MTR Anti-lock Brake System Motor SPARE Spare BATT 3 Battery 3 SPARE Spare BATT 2 Battery 2 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 Relays Usage FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 BATT 4...
Page 474: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 490 for more information. Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
Page 475 Capacities and Speciﬁcations (cont’d) Capacities Application English Metric Fuel Tank 3.8L Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME, VT, 17.0 gal 64.4 L NY, MA (see your dealer for bordering states) 3.8L Engine (without NU6 emissions) sold new in all other 17.5 gal 66.2 L states (see your dealer for more information)
Page 476 ✍ NOTES...
Page 477: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 478 Owner Checks and Services ..... 486 Introduction ..........478 At Each Fuel Fill ........486 Maintenance Requirements ......478 At Least Once a Month ......487 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 478 At Least Once a Year .......
Page 478: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, Introduction inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level prescribed in this manual are necessary to and change as recommended. keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by warranty.
Page 479: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 480 should be performed when indicated. We at General Motors want to help you keep your See Additional Required Services on page 482 and vehicle in good working condition. But we do not Maintenance Footnotes on page 484 for further know exactly how you will drive it.
Page 480: Scheduled Maintenance
® Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained When the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes and supported service technicians will perform on, it means that service is required for your the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 481 Generally, it is recommended that your ﬁrst Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the service be Maintenance I, your second service be previous service performed was Maintenance I. Maintenance II, and that you alternate Always use Maintenance II whenever the message Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter.
Page 482: Additional Required Services
Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Maintenance I Maintenance II • Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). • Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). • Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). • Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). •...
Page 483 Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) Supercharger service, if equipped. • • • • • • An Emission Control Service. See footnotes †...
Page 484: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings, and clamps; replace with the California Air Resources Board has determined genuine parts as needed. To help ensure proper that the failure to perform this maintenance item operation, a pressure test of the cooling system will not nullify the emission warranty or limit...
Page 485 (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all Engine Coolant on page 366 for what to use. hinges and latches, including those for the Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring cap, and ﬁller neck. Pressure test the cooling anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove system and pressure cap.
Page 486: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if These owner checks and services should be necessary. See Engine Oil on page 356 for performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help further details.
Page 487: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Tire Inﬂation Check Starter Switch Check Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget CAUTION: to check the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 414.
Page 488 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying Control System Check the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the CAUTION: shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your dealer/retailer for service.
Page 489 Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: CAUTION: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 490: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Lubricants Automatic DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid. Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from Cylinders Canada 10953474).
Page 491: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ® ACDelco Part Part GM Part Number Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3800 V6 Engine 15221217 —...
Page 492: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.8L V6 Engine 3.8L V6 Supercharged Engine...
Page 493 5.3L V8 Engine...
Page 494: 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 478. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 486 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 495 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 496 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 497: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..498 Reporting Safety Defects ......512 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....498 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ......... 501 United States Government ..... 512 Customer Assistance for Reporting Safety Defects to the Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....
Page 498: Customer Assistance And Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern Information cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-762-2737. Customer Satisfaction Procedure In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada...
Page 499 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General You can contact the BBB Auto Line Program using Motors and your dealer are committed to making the toll-free telephone number or write them at the sure you are completely satisﬁed with your following address: new vehicle.
Page 500 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event For further information concerning eligibility in that you do not feel your concerns have been the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan addressed after following the procedure outlined in (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Alternatively, you can call the General Motors Limited wants you to be aware of its participation...
Page 501: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section Online Owner Center of gmcanada.com where you can save information (United States only) on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs.
Page 502: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 number for assistance. However, if a customer 1908 Colonel Sam Drive wishes to write or e-mail Pontiac, the letter should Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 be addressed to: www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) United States —...
Page 503: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can Paseo de la Reforma #2740...
Page 504: Roadside Assistance Program
Lock-out service is covered at no charge if As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside A remote unlock may be available if you have Assistance program.
Page 505 Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance In many instances, mechanical failures are covered (Canada only): In the event of a warranty under Pontiac’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty, for related vehicle disablement, while en route U.S. customers, and the duration of the Base and over 250 kilometres from original point of...
Page 506: Courtesy Transportation
Description of the problem Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, (U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period...
Page 507 Transportation Options Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only Warranty service can generally be completed while at participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information”...
Page 508 Public Transportation or Fuel You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage Reimbursement fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, the completion of the repair. and public transportation is used as “shuttle Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle service”, the reimbursement is limited to the...
Page 509: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related technician using the proper equipment and failures are not covered by that warranty.
Page 510 Insuring Your Vehicle If an Accident Occurs Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with Here is what to do if you are involved in an comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. accident. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of •...
Page 511 • • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where If possible, call your insurance company from the towing service will be taking it. Get a the scene of the accident. They will walk you card from the tow truck operator or write down through the information they will need.
Page 512: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair Process valuation based on that insurance company’s In the event that your vehicle requires damage collision policy repair limits, as you have no repairs, GM recommends that you take an active contractual limits with that company.
Page 513: Reporting Safety Defects To
400 Seventh Street, SW. you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, Washington, D.C. 20590 or write: You can also obtain other information about motor Pontiac Customer Assistance Center vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 Reporting Safety Defects to In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 514: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering In Canada, the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting Information your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). This Service Manuals reference number is needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc. Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US +...
Page 515: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Current and Past Model Order Forms Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated To request an order form, specify year and computers that record information about the model name of the vehicle.
Page 516: Event Data Recorders
Event Data Recorders To retrieve this data, special equipment and access to the vehicle or the module that stores Some information about your vehicle’s performance the data are required. Certain data may also and how it is driven may be recorded on various ®...
Page 517: Onstar
OnStar Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe ® to the OnStar services, please refer to the RFID technology is used in some vehicles for ® OnStar Terms and Conditions for information functions such as tire pressure monitoring ®...
Page 518 ✍ NOTES...
Page 519 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........285 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 342 Anti-Lock Brake System ......293 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ..181 Vehicle ............79 Appearance Care Additives, Fuel ..........346 Aluminum Wheels ........462 Add-On Electrical Equipment .......
Page 520 Audio System ..........237 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....313 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....281 Brake Backglass Antenna ........284 Emergencies ..........295 Care of Your CD Player ......283 Parking ............ 118 Care of Your CDs ........283 Brakes ............
Page 521 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in the Calibration ........... 202 Right Front Seat Position ......60 California Fuel ..........346 Where to Put the Restraint ......49 California Proposition 65 Warning ....343 Chime Level Adjustment ......285 Canadian Owners ...........
Page 522 Collision Damage Repair ......509 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ....35 Reporting Safety Defects to the Compact Spare Tire ........454 Canadian Government ......513 Compass ............. 202 Reporting Safety Defects to the Content Theft-Deterrent ....... 102 United States Government ....
Page 523 Door (cont.) Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..95 EDR ............515 Rear Door Security Locks ......96 Electrical System Driver Add-On Equipment ........466 Position, Safety Belt ........22 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 467 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....190 Headlamp Wiring ........
Page 524 Engine (cont.) Flat Tire ............429 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ..183 Flat Tire, Changing ........442 Drive Belt Routing ........492 Flat Tire, Storing ......... 452 Engine Compartment Overview ....352 Fluid Exhaust ........... 122 Power Steering ........381 Oil ............
Page 525 Headlamps (cont.) Exterior Lamps ......... 148 Gage Flash-to-Pass ........... 141 Engine Coolant Temperature ....184 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fuel ............189 Fog Lamps ........... 400 Speedometer ........... 174 Halogen Bulbs ......... 397 Tachometer ..........175 Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps ..397 Gasoline High/Low Beam Changer ......
Page 526 Ignition Positions ......... 108 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......... 407 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ..42 Lamps Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ....... 414 Courtesy ..........151 Inﬂator Kit, Tire ........... 431 Dome ............151 Instrument Panel Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ....150 Overview ..........
Page 527 Light (cont.) Locks Highbeam On .......... 189 Delayed Locking ........95 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ..... 182 Door ............93 Malfunction Indicator ........ 184 Lockout Protection ........97 Oil Pressure ..........188 Power Door ..........94 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .... 177 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..
Page 528 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Owner Checks and Services ....486 Odometer ............ 174 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..490 Off-Road Recovery ........303 Scheduled Maintenance ......480 Using ............479 Engine ............. 356 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 478 Pressure Light .......... 188 Malfunction Indicator Light ......
Page 529 Power (cont.) Retained Accessory (RAP) ....... 109 Paint, Damage ..........463 Seat ............8 Park (P) Steering Fluid .......... 381 Shifting Into ..........119 Windows ..........100 Shifting Out of ......... 121 Pressure Cap ..........369 Parking Pretensioners, Safety Belt ......38 Brake ............
Page 530 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ..........445 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID), Removing the Spare Tire and Tools .... 444 Privacy ............. 517 Replacement Bulbs ........404 Radios ............237 Replacement, Windshield ......405 Care of Your CD Player ......283 Reporting Safety Defects Care of Your CDs ........
Page 531 Seats Head Restraints ......... 13 Safety Belt Heated Seats ..........10 Passenger Reminder Light ....... 176 Manual Passenger ........8 Pretensioners ..........38 Passenger Folding Seatback ...... 14 Reminder Light ........175 Power Lumbar ..........9 Safety Belts Power Seat ..........8 Care of ............
Page 532 Shifting Into Park (P) ........119 Shifting Out of Park (P) ....... 121 Tachometer ..........175 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ......30 Taillamps Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ....140 Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ..... 401 Spare Tire TCS Warning Light ........182 Compact ..........
Page 533 Tires (cont.) Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ..444 Understanding Radio Reception ....282 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..452 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....... 425 Tire Inﬂator Kit ......... 431 Up-Shift Light ..........179 Tire Sidewall Labeling ......
Page 534 Windshield Replacement ..........405 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ..172 Washer Fluid ........... 382 Warnings Wiper Blade Replacement ......405 DIC Warnings and Messages ....204 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ......462 Hazard Warning Flashers ......138 Wiper Fuses ..........467 Other Warning Devices ......

Pontiac Grand Prix 2007 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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