Page 253: Table Of Contents
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-21 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Brakes ..... 10-22 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brake Fluid .
Page 254: Table Of Contents
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information Operation ....10-50 Jump Starting ....10-75 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 255: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 256: Vehicle Care
10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Caution 2.
Page 257 Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer.
Page 258 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4L L4 Engine...
Page 259 Vehicle Care 10-7 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See 5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See 6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. 8. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See...
Page 260 10-8 Vehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine...
Page 261: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil To ensure proper engine 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of important steps will help protect View).
Page 262 10-10 Vehicle Care to drain back into the oil pan. When to Add Engine Oil Caution (Continued) Checking the oil level too soon after engine shutoff will not have an oil level above the provide an accurate oil level operating range, i.e., the engine reading.
Page 263 Vehicle Care 10-11 Selecting the Right Engine Oil specification. See Specification Caution earlier in this section for more Selecting the right engine oil information. depends on both the proper oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade. Engine Oil Additives/Engine engine oil can result in engine Oil Flushes damage not covered by the...
Page 264: Engine Oil Life System
10-12 Vehicle Care containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it Life System use and disposal of oil products. indicates that an oil change is Reset the system whenever the necessary.
Page 265: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-13 Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Fluid It is not necessary to check the How to Check Automatic manual transmission fluid level. Transmission Fluid A transmission fluid leak is the only It is not necessary to check the reason for fluid loss.
Page 266 10-14 Vehicle Care When to Check and What Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter: to Use The engine air cleaner/filter is The common hydraulic clutch and located in the engine compartment brake master cylinder fluid reservoir on the passenger side of the is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as vehicle.
Page 267 Vehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature. others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 268: Engine Coolant
10-16 Vehicle Care Warning Caution (Continued) Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle. you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a Engine Coolant leak.
Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-17 Gives boiling protection up to What to Use Never dispose of engine coolant by 129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on temperature. the ground, or into sewers, streams, Warning or bodies of water. Have the coolant Protects against rust and changed by an authorized service Adding only plain water or some...
Page 270 10-18 Vehicle Care If coolant is visible but the coolant water and DEX-COOL coolant at the Warning (Continued) level is not at or above the mark coolant surge tank, but be sure the pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of cooling system, including the The coolant warning system is set clean drinkable water and...
Page 271 Vehicle Care 10-19 Turn the pressure cap slowly 4. With the coolant surge tank Warning counterclockwise about pressure cap off, start the one-quarter of a turn. If you hear engine and let it run until you You can be burned if you spill a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 272: Engine Overheating
10-20 Vehicle Care Caution Caution Warning (Continued) If the pressure cap is not tightly Running the engine without If you keep driving when the installed, coolant loss and coolant may cause damage or a engine is overheated, the liquids possible engine damage may fire.
Page 273: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 2. Turn the heater on to the highest Washer Fluid Caution temperature and to the highest What to Use fan speed. Open the windows as Do not use engine coolant necessary. When the vehicle needs windshield (antifreeze) in the windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the 3.
Page 274 10-22 Vehicle Care Brakes Drum brakes have an inspection Caution hole to inspect lining wear during This vehicle has front disc brakes scheduled maintenance. When the Continuing to drive with worn-out and could have rear drum brakes or front brake pads are replaced, have brake pads could result in costly rear disc brakes.
Page 275: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 brakes might need adjustment. Brake Fluid since a leak means that sooner Adjust them by backing up and or later the brakes and/or clutch firmly applying the brakes a few will not work well. times. Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
Page 276 10-24 Vehicle Care When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a Battery Caution low level, the brake warning light Refer to the replacement number comes on. See Using the wrong fluid can shown on the original battery label badly damage brake/clutch when a new battery is needed.
Page 277: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-25 1. Before starting this check, be when the clutch pedal is not Warning (Continued) sure there is enough room pushed all the way down, around the vehicle. contact your dealer for service. for tips on working 2. Firmly apply both the parking around a battery without Automatic Transmission brake and the regular brake.
Page 278: Park Brake And P (Park)
10-26 Vehicle Care 3. With the engine off, turn the Contact your dealer if service is pressure from the regular brake ignition on, but do not start the required. pedal. Do this until the vehicle is engine. Without applying the held by the parking brake only.
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-27 1. Pull the wiper arm a short Caution distance away from the glass (1). Allowing the wiper arm to touch 2. Pull the blade out from the windshield when no wiper the arm (2). blade is installed could damage the windshield.
Page 280: Headlamp Aiming
10-28 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-29 High-Beam Headlamp/ 4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back. Low-Beam Headlamp 5. Disconnect the wiring harness 1. Open the hood. See connector from the bulb. 6. Install the new bulb in the 2. For the driver side bulb, remove headlamp assembly by turning the windshield washer bottle clockwise.
Page 282: Fog Lamps (Rs)
10-30 Vehicle Care Fog Lamps (LS, LT, Fog Lamps (RS) 5. Install the new bulb by turning it clockwise into the assembly. and LTZ) 6. Reconnect the electrical To replace the front fog lamp bulb: connector. 1. Locate the fog lamp located 7.
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-31 2. Turn Signal Lamp 4. Remove the bulb socket from License Plate Lamp the taillamp assembly by turning 3. Stop Lamp/Taillamp it counterclockwise. 4. Sidemarker Lamp 5. Remove the bulb by pulling it To replace one of these bulbs: straight out.
Page 284: Electrical System
10-32 Vehicle Care 1. Bulb Socket Replacement Bulbs Electrical System 2. Bulb Bulb Exterior Lamp Electrical System Number 3. Lamp Assembly Overload Back-Up Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: The vehicle has fuses and circuit Front Fog Lamp 1. Push the left end of the lamp breakers to protect against an assembly toward the right.
Page 285: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Vehicle Care 10-33 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are LUV and LUW Engines some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses, circuit...
Page 286 10-34 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Caution Antilock Brake Spilling liquid on any electrical System Valve component on the vehicle may Sunroof damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical Rear Wiper component. Regulated Voltage Control To access the fuses, press the clips Antilock Brake together, and lift the cover.
Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-35 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Washer Engine Control Module Cooling Fan K4 Fuel Pump (1.8L) Air Conditioning Engine Control Compressor Clutch Module 5 Start Transmission Fuel System Control Module Relays Usage Control Module 2/ Leveling Horn RLY 1...
Page 288 10-36 Vehicle Care LWE Engine The vehicle may not be equipped Relays Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and RLY 9 Powertrain Relay features shown. Mini Fuses Usage RLY 10 Start High Current Relay Antilock Brake System Valve RLY 11 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Sunroof...
Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Engine Control Fuel System Control Module 1 Module 3 Front Wiper Canister Vent Engine Control Antilock Brake Module 2 System Pump Washer Injector/ Blower Fuel Pump* Ignition Coil Run/Crank IEC Engine Control Engine Control...
Page 290: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
10-38 Vehicle Care HC-Micro Usage Mini Relays Usage Relays RLY 11 RLY 7 Auxiliary Water RLY 15 Cooling Fan K1 Pump Power* RLY 12 Start * = If equipped Instrument Panel Fuse U-Micro Usage Block Relays RLY 6 Not Used/SAI Valve* RLY 8 Fuel Pump*...
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-39 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Body Control Airbag Run/Crank DLIS Module 1 Data Link Run Relay Connector Instrument Cluster Liftgate Release Airbag OnStar Trailer Run/Crank Liftgate Ultrasonic Rear Clock Spring Park Assist Spare Heating, Driver Information Ventilation, and Air Body Control Center...
Page 292 10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Number Usage Warning (Continued) Driver Power Tires and a serious crash. See Window Express Up/Down Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a PTC2 Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer. See PTC1 the same danger as the warranty manual for Battery Connector...
Page 293: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care 10-41 All-Season Tires Winter Tires Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased performance on most road surfaces...
Page 294: Summer Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the same size, load range, and Tire Size illustration later in this Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original section.
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-43 digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only (01 52) and the last two digits, traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary the year. For example, the third resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at week of the year 2010 would speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
Page 296: Tire Designations
10-44 Vehicle Care (4) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to Load Limit Maximum load that code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association.
Page 297: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-45 (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air from driving. See conditioning. (6) Service Description These characters represent the load Aspect Ratio The relationship Curb Weight The weight of a...
Page 298 10-46 Vehicle Care GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces The maximum air pressure is outward when mounted on a molded onto the sidewall.
Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-47 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear number of designated seating extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of of a tire when only 1.6 mm...
Page 300: Tire Pressure
10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure How the vehicle is loaded Caution (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride Tires need the correct amount of comfort. Never load the vehicle air pressure to operate Overinflated tires, or tires that with more weight than it was effectively.
Page 301: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Vehicle Care 10-49 Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly tire valve stem. Press the tire System under-inflated. gauge firmly onto the valve to The Tire Pressure Monitor System get a pressure measurement.
Page 302: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
10-50 Vehicle Care The TPMS malfunction indicator is located on the instrument cluster. combined with the low tire pressure If the warning light comes on, stop telltale. When the system detects a as soon as possible and inflate the Tire Pressure Monitor malfunction, the telltale will flash for tires to the recommended pressure approximately one minute and then...
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-51 The TPMS sensor matching The TPMS can warn about a low process was not done or not tire pressure condition but it does information regarding the inflator kit completed successfully after not replace normal tire materials and instructions. rotating the tires.
Page 304 10-52 Vehicle Care Operating electronic devices or passenger side front tire, passenger 6. The horn sounds twice to signal being near facilities using radio side rear tire, and driver side rear. the receiver is in relearn mode wave frequencies similar to the See your dealer for service or to and the TIRE LEARN message TPMS could cause the TPMS...
Page 305: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-53 The tread or sidewall is tire, and the TPMS sensor inflation pressure, and check for cracked, cut, or snagged matching process is no longer damaged tires or wheels. If the active. The TIRE LEARN deep enough to show cord or unusual wear continues after the message on the DIC display fabric.
Page 306: When It Is Time For New
10-54 Vehicle Care Adjust the front and rear tires to When It Is Time for New Warning (Continued) the recommended inflation Tires pressure on the Tire and off and cause an accident. When Factors such as maintenance, Loading Information label after changing a wheel, remove any temperatures, driving speeds, the tires have been rotated.
Page 307: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-55 The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be free GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies to the spare tire, of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a dozen if the vehicle has one, even if it is substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact never used.
Page 308 10-56 Vehicle Care If proper rotation and Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at Only your dealer or authorized A tire and/or wheel could fail about the same time. See tire service center should suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 309: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Vehicle Care 10-57 The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality Warning Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety if sidewall between tread shoulder...
Page 310 10-58 Vehicle Care nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
Page 311: Wheel Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-59 performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new required by law.
Page 312: Tire Chains
10-60 Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Caution (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning ground clearance, and tire or tire while driving, especially if the tires chain clearance to the body and are maintained properly.
Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-61 Warning Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for level place to change the tire. To permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could help prevent the vehicle from Re-inflating a tire after it has been be badly injured or killed if the...
Page 314: Compressor Kit
10-62 Vehicle Care Then see Tire Sealant and Warning (Continued) . To use the tire sealant Compressor Kit and compressor kit, see and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its Warning recommended pressure. Do not When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Idling a vehicle in an enclosed exceed the recommended use the following example as a...
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-63 equipment, and on some vehicles The kit includes: there may not be a place to store a tire. The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area of the tire.
Page 316 10-64 Vehicle Care There is only enough sealant to seal Do not remove any objects that 4. Attach the air only hose (10) to one tire. After usage, the tire sealant have penetrated the tire. the sealant canister inlet canister must be replaced. valve (1) by turning it clockwise 1.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-65 Do not pinch the power plug on the Tire and Loading cord in the door or window. Information label. See 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the The pressure gauge (8) may air compressor.
Page 318 10-66 Vehicle Care 12. Press the on/off button (5) to 17. Turn the air only hose (10) 21. Return the equipment to its turn the tire sealant and counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the compressor kit off. from the tire sealant canister vehicle.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-67 24. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and 7. Pressure Deflation Button wheel, tire, or vehicle. Compressor Kit without 8. Pressure Gauge Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not 25. Dispose of the used tire Punctured) sealant canister (4) at a local dealer or in accordance with...
Page 320 10-68 Vehicle Care 6. Plug the power plug (9) into the 9. Inflate the tire to the for other important accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation pressure safety warnings. vehicle. Unplug all items from using the pressure gauge (8). other accessory power outlets.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-69 14. Return the air only hose (10) Caution (Continued) and power plug (9) back to their original storage location. tire. Remove the power plug from 15. Return the equipment to its the accessory power outlet and original storage location in the unscrew the inflating hose from vehicle.
Page 322: Tire Changing
10-70 Vehicle Care Tire Changing To access the spare tire and tools: 5. Remove the jack and tools from their container and place them 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See Removing the Spare Tire and near the tire being changed. Tools Removing the Flat Tire and The compact spare tire and tools...
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-71 5. Insert the jack handle into the jack and the wheel wrench onto the end of the jack handle. 6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise until the lift head is firmly contacting the proper lifting point nearest the flat tire. Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous.
Page 324 10-72 Vehicle Care 11. Place the compact spare tire Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) on the wheel-mounting surface. avoid personal injury and vehicle off and cause an accident. When Warning damage, be sure to fit the jack lift changing a wheel, remove any head into the proper location rust or dirt from places where the Never use oil or grease on bolts...
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-73 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Warning (Continued) and Tools be tightened with a torque wrench Warning to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque Storing a jack, a tire, or other specification supplied by the equipment in the passenger aftermarket manufacturer when compartment of the vehicle could...
Page 326: Compact Spare Tire
10-74 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire Warning Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be Hatchback injured. Use only one compact 5.
Page 327: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-75 (50 mph). To conserve the tread of Do not use the compact spare on Jump Starting the spare tire, have the standard tire other vehicles. For more information about the repaired or replaced as soon as Do not mix the compact spare tire or vehicle battery, see convenient and return the spare tire wheel with other wheels or tires.
Page 328 10-76 Vehicle Care 3. Good Battery Negative Post 2. Position the two vehicles so that Caution they are not touching. 4. Good Battery Positive Post 3. Set the parking brake firmly and Ignoring these steps could result The jump start negative post and put the shift lever in P (Park) in costly damage to the vehicle positive post are on the discharged...
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-77 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Connect one end of the red Warning (Continued) Turn off all lights and positive (+) cable to the accessories in both vehicles, positive (+) terminal on the Be sure the battery has enough except the hazard warning discharged battery.
Page 330: Towing The Vehicle
10-78 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle To tow the vehicle behind another Caution vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motor home, see If the jumper cables are Caution Recreational Vehicle Towing connected or removed in the following. Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting vehicle may cause damage.
Page 331: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-79 Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing RS Model with The vehicle was not designed to be consider before recreational vehicle towed with all four wheels on the Automatic Transmission towing: ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used.
Page 332 10-80 Vehicle Care 4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse from the instrument panel fuse block: (DLIS). See more information. 5. Turn the ignition to ACC/ ACCESSORY. 6. Shift the automatic transmission to N (Neutral) or a manual To dinghy tow the vehicle from the transmission to Neutral.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-81 Dolly Towing from the Front 4. Set the parking brake and Caution remove the key. 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a Towing the vehicle from the rear straight-ahead position with a could damage it. Also, repairs clamping device designed for would not be covered by the towing.
Page 334: Appearance Care
10-82 Vehicle Care Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer. Follow all Locks follow the car wash instructions. The manufacturer directions regarding windshield wiper and rear window correct product usage, necessary...
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-83 calcium chloride and other salts, ice The bright metal moldings on the Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle are aluminum. To prevent sap, bird droppings, chemicals from damage always follow these may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
Page 336 10-84 Vehicle Care Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Replace the wiper blades if they are Caution worn or damaged. Damage can be Lenses and Emblems caused by extreme dusty Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Using petroleum-based tire conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, soft cloth, and a car washing soap dressing products on the vehicle snow, and ice.
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-85 Steering, Suspension, and Your dealer or an underbody car Caution (Continued) washing system can do this. If not Chassis Components removed, rust and corrosion can or sodium chloride. These Visually inspect the front and rear develop. suspension and steering system for chlorides are used on roads for Sheet Metal Damage damaged, loose, or missing parts or...
Page 338: Interior Care
10-86 Vehicle Care Never use a brush with stiff Chemical Paint Spotting Your dealer may have products for bristles. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners Airborne pollutants can fall upon specifically designed for the Never rub any surface and attack painted vehicle surfaces surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive causing blotchy, ring-shaped...
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-87 Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Caution soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being abrasive cleaners on automotive...
Page 340 10-88 Vehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces Radio Displays and Low Gloss Paint Surfaces change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not For vehicles with high gloss Use a soft microfiber cloth surfaces or vehicle displays, use a...
Page 341: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-89 Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage: Convenience Net The original equipment floor Warning Wash with warm water and mild mats were designed for your detergent. Do not use chlorine If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 342 10-90 Vehicle Care Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place.
Page 365 Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 366 If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's...
Page 367 Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 368 Assistance Center. Any TTY View user in the U.S. can printable dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited communicate with Chevrolet by records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, Mail dialing: 1-800-833-2438. TTY users records. Code: CA1-163-005 in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Page 369 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help representatives. Use the Vehicle Tools section.
Page 370 Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. driven on a non-public road or nearest Chevrolet dealer for Chevrolet and General Motors of highway. warranty service, or if the vehicle Canada Limited reserve the right to was in a crash and cannot be make any changes or discontinue driven.
Page 371 restricted. Propane and other to Roadside Assistance. If your dealer requests you to bring fuels are not provided through Mechanical failures may be the vehicle for service, you are this service. covered, however any cost for urged to do so as early in the work parts and labor for repairs not day as possible to allow for Vehicle...
Page 372 furnished with each new vehicle Rental reimbursement will be limited provides detailed warranty coverage and must be supported by original information. receipts. This requires that you sign If the vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement warranty repairs, and public and meet state/provincial, local, and transportation is used instead of rental vehicle provider requirements.
Page 373 ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 374 Vehicle Identification Many insurance policies provide Number (VIN). reduced protection to the GM If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation for Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not damage repairs by using number. leave the scene of a crash until all aftermarket collision parts.
Page 375 original GM parts. Remember, In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, recycled parts will not be covered by Owner Manual, and Warranty the GM vehicle warranty. Manual. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, RETAIL SELL PRICE: but you must live with the repair. $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Service Manuals have the diagnosis Depending on your policy limits,...
Page 376 Or write to: However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Helm, Incorporated problems between you, your Attention: Customer Service dealer, or General Motors. 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 To contact NHTSA, you may call Prices are subject to change without the Vehicle Safety Hotline notice and without incurring toll-free at 1-888-327-4236...
Page 377 Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: about the vehicle s performance and immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to...
Page 378 These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder (EDR).
Page 379 OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RFID technology is used in some rules and with Industry Canada vehicles for functions such as tire Standards RSS GEN/210/220/310.
Page 381 Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency ....14-2 Navigation voice commands.
Page 382 Press the OnStar Emergency button to get a priority connection to an OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Advisor available Directions and Connections 24/7 to: service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or Be a Good Samaritan or...
Page 383 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. then a tone. If directions are downloaded to the 1.
Page 384 Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar Ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone. OnStar ready. to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, 2.
Page 385 Automatic Crash Response, Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will can assist in canceling or removing...
Page 386 to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services, discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
Page 387 change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back and provide the Advisor with the locksmith to help gain access to the after the vehicle is driven into an current number. vehicle.
Page 388 FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF The OnStar system is integrated THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO into the electrical architecture of the Certain OnStar components include EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR vehicle. Do not add any electrical libcurl and unzip software. Below COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE equipment.
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