Page 1 2006 Chevrolet Epica Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-8 ........... 4-33 Safety Belts ..........1-10 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division Index whenever it appears in this manual. A good place to quickly locate information about the Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We symbol means “Do Not,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things “Do Not do this”...
Page 4: 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 along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraint Systems .........1-34 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-38 Driver Seat Tilt Adjuster ........1-3 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Power Seat ...........1-3 Children (LATCH) ........1-39 Manual Lumbar ..........1-4 Securing a Child Restraint in a Heated Seats ..........1-4 Rear Seat Position ........1-44...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Pull up and hold the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 9: Power Seat
Driver Seat Tilt Adjuster This allows you to move the seat up, down, forward or rearward. It will also move the front or rear of the seat cushion up or down, and tilt the seatback forward or rearward. To adjust the power seat, do the following: Move the seat forward or rearward by pushing and holding the horizontal...
Page 10: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front seats. The buttons are located on the center console above the ashtray. There is a button for the driver’s seat and a button for the passenger’s seat. Press the appropriate button to turn on the heated seat feature.
Page 11 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
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 Push in the release button on the head restraint and push the restraint down to lower it. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash.
Page 14: Rear Seats
Rear Seats The front head restraints also tilt forward. Rear Seat Operation Your vehicle has a split folding rear seatback with a center armrest. You can fold down either side of the seatback to increase cargo space. Folding the Seatback To fold down the seatback, do the following: 1.
Page 15 To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Lift up the seatback and push it to its original position. Ensure that the safety belts are not twisted If the seatback is not locked, it could move or caught under the seat cushion.
Page 16: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 17: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
Page 18 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-12...
Page 19 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13...
Page 20: 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 21: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident —...
Page 22 5. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 1-22. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 23 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 24 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 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 26 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 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 28: 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 29: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-15. seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 30 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, Here is how to wear one properly.
Page 31 This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. 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, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
Page 32 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 33: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a crash, you will need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-64. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 35 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 36: Infants And Young Children
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 37 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 38 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for 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.
Page 39 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing CAUTION: a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor The body structure of a young child is quite vehicle safety standards.
Page 40: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed the restraint.
Page 41 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 42 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint How Should I Use a Child Restraint? in the Vehicle 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 CAUTION: permanent part of the motor vehicle.
Page 43: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the A shield may take the place of hip straps. A T-shaped instructions that come with the restraint which may be shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a ﬂat pad on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this which rests low against the child’s body.
Page 44: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Even though the passenger sensing system General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing airbag and side airbag (if equipped) if the...
Page 45: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower attachments and Children (LATCH) a top tether. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors system holds a child restraint during driving or in a and attachments.
Page 46: Top Tether Anchor
Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached.
Page 47 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top Locations tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position if a national or local law requires CAUTION: that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 49 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that If the position you are the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the using has a head restraint top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. and you are using a Refer to the child restraint instructions and single tether, route the the following steps:...
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-39. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 51 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, of the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor, disconnect it. Unbuckle the CAUTION: vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 53 There is no top tether anchor in the right front 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. passenger’s position. Do not secure a child seat in 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder this position if a national or local law requires that the portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that around the restraint.
Page 54 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 55 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket, directions to be sure it is secure. or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers heaters or massagers, located between the seat cushion and 8.
Page 56: Airbag System
Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have side impact airbags. Side impact airbags are available for the driver and right front passenger. If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver and/or the right front passenger, the words AIR BAG will appear on the airbag covering on the side of...
Page 57 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Side impact airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle. They are not You can be severely injured or killed in a crash designed to inﬂate in frontal, in rollover or in if you are not wearing your safety belt —...
Page 58 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate Anyone who is up against, or very close to, with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you injured or killed.
Page 59: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-53...
Page 60 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 61: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? • If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole) the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal •...
Page 62: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? Side impact airbags would not help you in many types of collisions, including many frontal or near frontal collisions, and rear impacts, primarily because an In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing occupant’s motion is not toward those airbags. Airbags system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
Page 63 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 is dust in the • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After air.
Page 64: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system works with a sensor that is part of the right front passenger’s seat cushion. The sensor is designed to detect the presence of Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger position.
Page 65 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side airbag CAUTION: (if equipped) if: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be • the system determines that an infant is present in seriously injured or killed if the right front a rear-facing infant seat...
Page 66 If a child restraint has been installed and the off Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child symbol is not lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child or not there is an airbag for that person.
Page 67 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 frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped).
Page 68: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places Is there anything I might add to the front or around your vehicle. You do not want the system to sides of the vehicle that could keep the inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 69: 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 front seats, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 70: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH After a Crash system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.
Page 71: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-20 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-3 Automatic Transaxle Operation .......2-21 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Parking Brake ..........2-25 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-26 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-28 Door Locks ............2-7 Parking Over Things That Burn .......2-29 Central Door Unlocking System ......2-8...
Page 72: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 73: Remote Keyless Entry System
One key is used for the Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, ignition, the doors and you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. all other locks. Be sure you have spare keys. Remote Keyless Entry System The keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 74: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: You can lock and •...
Page 75: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Press the button again to unlock all of the doors. The hazard lamps will ﬂash twice to indicate that unlocking Your Vehicle has occurred and the theft-deterrent system will deactivate. Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
Page 76 Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not 3. Remove the battery and replace it with the new to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body one. Make sure the positive side of the battery transferred to these surfaces may damage the faces up.
Page 77: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Door Locks Operation on page 2-4. To manually unlock the doors from the outside, insert CAUTION: the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 78: Central Door Unlocking System
Central Door Unlocking System The central door unlocking system is activated from the driver’s door. From the outside, you can lock or unlock all the doors at the same time by using either the key in the driver’s door or the remote keyless entry transmitter. From the inside, you can lock or unlock all the doors using the driver’s or the front passenger’s power door lock switch.
Page 79: Door Ajar Reminder
Rear Door Security Locks The driver’s door must be closed in order to lock the doors. If the driver’s door is open while trying to lock the doors using either of these switches, the doors will Your vehicle has rear door not lock.
Page 80: Lockout Protection
Opening a Rear Door When the Trunk Security Lock is On To unlock the trunk from the outside, use the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. 1. Unlock the door from the inside. When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure 2.
Page 81: Remote Trunk Release
Remote Trunk Release Press the remote trunk release button, located on the driver’s door, to release the trunk lid. Do not press the remote trunk release button while There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release your vehicle is moving because your trunk will open handle located on the underside of the trunk lid.
Page 82: 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 83: Power Windows
Power Windows Window Lockout The driver’s power The power window window controls also switches are located include a lockout button. on the armrest on the driver’s door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. Press the lockout button to stop the front and rear passengers from using their window switches.
Page 84: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems 3. Lock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The transmitter must be used to activate the theft-deterrent system. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent • The LED light on the transmitter will ﬂash.
Page 85: Disarming The System
Disarming the System How to Turn Off the System Alarm To disarm the system, do one of the following: If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated using one of the following methods: • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door •...
Page 86: Immobilizer
Immobilizer Immobilizer Operation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Your vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent system. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: The immobilizer system prevents your vehicle from being started by unauthorized persons. 1.
Page 87: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See theft-deterrent system at this time. Towing a Trailer on page 4-35 for the trailer In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside towing capabilities of your vehicle and more Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program information.
Page 88: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions LOCK: This position locks your steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transaxle. This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. For easier With the key in the key operation when unlocking the steering wheel, ignition switch, you can move the steering wheel from right to left and turn turn the key to four...
Page 89: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine When your engine has run for about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not race your engine when it is cold. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position —...
Page 90: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. could cause an electrical shock.
Page 91: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. The automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between CAUTION: the seats.
Page 92 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: When shifting from NEUTRAL (N) to REVERSE (R), you must press down on the shift lever and push it toward the passenger side of the vehicle while shifting. Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 93 Adaptive Shift Logic SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on Your automatic transaxle will automatically select from hills. It can help control your speed as you go down three adaptive shift patterns based upon driver behavior: steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
Page 94 If there is a malfunction with the automatic transaxle, While on, the HOLD light on the instrument panel will the Check Engine Light or the HOLD light will turn on light up. See Hold Mode Light on page 3-39. or ﬂash. See Check Engine Light under Malfunction When hold mode is activated, the transaxle operates Indicator Lamp on page 3-40 or Hold Mode Light in the following ways:...
Page 95: Parking Brake
Hold Mode Functions Parking Brake Winter Function Select hold mode while in AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D), THIRD (3) or SECOND (2) to help the vehicle maintain traction on slippery road surfaces, such as snow, mud, or ice. Avoid Excessive Shifting Select hold mode while in THIRD (3) to avoid excessive shifting when the adaptive shift logic is not enough to prevent excessive shifting when driving in hilly areas.
Page 96: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36. CAUTION: To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Page 97: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in CAUTION: the transaxle.
Page 98: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) 4. Insert the key into the shift-lock release slot and press and Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift-lock hold the key. control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is turned to ON.
Page 99: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 100: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with CAUTION: the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 101: Mirrors
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Manual Rearview Mirror While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The control at the bottom of the mirror is the day/night feature that allows adjustment to the mirror so that the glare of headlamps from behind is reduced.
Page 102: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare. This change may take a few seconds. The mirror will return to its clear The control for the daytime state when the glare is reduced. power mirrors is located To activate the automatic dimming feature, press the on the driver’s side...
Page 103: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors When you operate the rear window defogger, the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside power mirrors CAUTION: are warmed to help clear them of ice and snow. See “Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger” under Climate Control System on page 3-19 or Automatic A convex mirror can make things (like other Climate Control System on page 3-22 for more...
Page 104: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Coinholder(s) Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward. Cupholder(s) The cupholders are located in the center console and in the rear seat center armrest. To use the front cupholders, press the right side of the lid which will cause the ﬂip lid to automatically open towards the left side.
Page 105: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Sunglasses Storage Compartment Center Console Storage Area The center console has two separate storage areas. The upper compartment is also the armrest. To open the upper compartment, pull up on the left lever and lift the lid. To open the lower compartment, pull up on the right lever and lift the lid.
Page 106: Sunroof
Sunroof To open the sunroof to the vent position, ﬁrst manually open the sunroof shade If your vehicle has this feature, the sunroof switch and then push the is located on the headliner between the sun visors. front part of the sunroof The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it switch.
Page 107 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-19 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Climate Control System .........3-19 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Automatic Climate Control System ....3-22 Horn .............3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-27 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....3-28 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-29 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7...
Page 108 Section 3 Instrument Panel Traction Control System Audio System(s) ..........3-46 Active Light ..........3-38 Radio with CD Traction Off Light ..........3-39 (Single Display, Base Level) .......3-48 Hold Mode Light ...........3-39 Radio with CD Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-40 (Single Display, MP3) .........3-52 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-40 Radio with CD Oil Pressure Light .........3-43...
Page 109 NOTES...
Page 110: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 111 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-27. K. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel L. Windshield Wiper Control. See Windshield Wipers Cluster on page 3-30.
Page 112: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering They also let police know you have a problem. Your wheel pad to sound the horn. front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located...
Page 113: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 114: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is turned to ON.
Page 115: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Turn the center band on the windshield wiper lever toward LO for a longer delay or toward HI for a shorter delay. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when To wash your windshield, pull the windshield the lever is in the INT position. wiper/washer lever toward you with the ignition turned to ON.
Page 116: Cruise Control
Cruise Control See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more without Setting Cruise Control keeping your foot on the accelerator.
Page 117: Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Increasing Speed While Using 3. Move the lever toward SET/COAST and release it. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster Cruise Control will come on to show you that the cruise control is There are two ways to go to a higher speed. on.
Page 118: Exterior Lamps
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Exterior Lamps Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
Page 119: Headlamps On Reminder
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Parking Lamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the previously Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for listed lamps and lights. others to see the front of your vehicle during the OFF: Turn the band to this position to turn all lamps off, day.
Page 120: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will come on when the DRL are on. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light on page 3-44. If your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The DRL system will turn off when one of the following conditions are met: The button for the fog...
Page 121: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Dome Lamp This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The switch on the dome lamp has three positions. The ON position will turn on the lamp.
Page 122: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting Accessory Power Outlet(s) When you open either a front or a rear door, the door Your vehicle has an accessory power outlet. With an step lamps inside your vehicle will turn on. The door step accessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary lamps are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone door trims.
Page 123: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your The rear ashtray is located at the rear of the center vehicle may damage it or keep other components console. To remove the rear ashtray, press in the from working as they should. The repairs would not retaining spring and pull the bin out.
Page 124: Clock
Clock M (Minute): To go forward one minute, press the M button once. To go forward more than one minute, press and hold the button until the correct minute Your vehicle has a digital clock located in the center of is reached.
Page 125: Climate Controls
Climate Controls 0 (Off): To turn the fan off, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to the off position. TEMP (Temperature): Turn the middle knob clockwise Climate Control System or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. Turn the knob to the Your vehicle may have a manual climate control blue area to get cool air and to the red area to get system.
Page 126: Defogging And Defrosting
Using these settings together for long periods of time (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
Page 127 The rear window and outside mirror defogger will turn (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed. to the windshield and the outboard outlets for the The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the side windows.
Page 128: Automatic Climate Control System
Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation Your vehicle may have an automatic climate control system. With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. This is the display for the automatic climate control system. If your vehicle has this feature, do the following to set automatic operation: AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air...
Page 129: Manual Operation
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of The mode button can also be used to select the defog the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later be found later in this section.
Page 130 Sensors For quick cool down on hot days, press the AUTO button and the system will automatically enter recirculation mode and the temperature will be at the full cold position for maximum cooling. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry.
Page 131 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity or moisture condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield.
Page 132 Rear Window and Outside Mirror (Defrost): Press the defrost button to select the defrost function. Defogger Pressing this button directs the air to the windshield and Your vehicle has a rear window and outside mirror the outboard outlets for the side windows. defogger.
Page 133: Outlet Adjustment
Front Heated Windshield Outlet Adjustment Your vehicle may have a heated front windshield which Use the lever located in the center of each outlet can be used to defrost it. This feature will only work to change the direction of the airﬂow. Use the when the ignition is turned to ON.
Page 134: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle has a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. It is located on the passenger side at the base of the windshield and can be accessed through a removable panel under the hood of the vehicle. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module.
Page 135: 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. Often gages and Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages When one of the warning lights comes on and stays that may be on your vehicle.
Page 136: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle has this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
Page 137: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Press the RESET button until zeros appear to reset each trip odometer. The RESET button resets only the trip odometer that is being displayed. Each Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both trip odometer must be reset individually. miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
Page 138: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument The safety belt light panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system will come on and stay checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. on until the driver’s The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 139: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator CAUTION: Your vehicle has a passenger airbag status indicator in the clock, located in the center of the instrument panel. If the airbag readiness light stays on or keeps ﬂashing after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system and safety belt pretension system may not be working properly.
Page 140 If the off symbol is not lit on the passenger airbag status Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped) are enabled says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.”...
Page 141: Charging System Light
Charging System Light CAUTION: The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when If the airbag readiness light in the instrument you turn on the ignition, panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, and the engine is not it means that something may be wrong with running, as a check to show you it is working.
Page 142: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into the ﬂoor.
Page 143: Anti-Lock Brake System
Anti-Lock Brake System Speed Sensitive Power Warning Light Steering (SSPS) Warning Light If your vehicle has an This warning light will anti-lock brake system, come on brieﬂy when you this light will come on turn the ignition to ON when the ignition is as a check to show you it turned to ON and may is working.
Page 144: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned Warning Light on, your vehicle needs service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 If your vehicle is equipped for more information.
Page 145: Traction Off Light
Traction Off Light Hold Mode Light If your vehicle has If your vehicle has this the Traction Control feature, this light will System (TCS), this light come on when the hold comes for a few seconds mode is active. when the ignition is in the ON position.
Page 146: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has an engine coolant temperature Your vehicle is equipped gage. With the ignition with a computer which turned to ON, this monitors operation of the gage shows the engine fuel, ignition, and emission coolant temperature.
Page 147: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is Flashing Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your The following may prevent more serious damage to vehicle or replacement tires that do not match your your vehicle: vehicle’s original tires can affect your vehicle’s •...
Page 148: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system Some state/provincial and local governments have or dries out.
Page 149: Maintenance Schedule
Oil Pressure Light CAUTION: If you have low engine oil pressure, this light will stay Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. on after you start your If you do, your engine can become so hot that engine, or come on when you are driving.
Page 150: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light Door Ajar Light This light comes on When the ignition is on, whenever the high-beam this light will stay on until headlamps are on. all doors are closed and completely latched. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for additional information.
Page 151: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel before the gage reads full.
Page 152: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read This light comes on when the pages following to familiarize yourself with its the fuel tank is low on fuel. features. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience.
Page 153 While your vehicle is parked: • CAUTION: Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. This system provides you with a far greater • Set up your audio system by presetting your access to audio stations and song listings. favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and Giving extended attention to entertainment adjusting the speakers.
Page 154: Radio With Cd (Single Display, Base Level)
Radio with CD SCAN: Push and release this knob to scan radio stations. The radio will go to a station, play for a (Single Display, Base Level) few seconds, then go on to the next station. Push this knob again to stop scanning. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
Page 155 Automatic Store To cancel an equalization setting, press the SOUND button until EQ OFF appears on the display, turn Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception in the volume knob until OFF appears on the display, the region can be automatically stored. Press the AST then press the SOUND button again to select the button for longer than one second.
Page 156: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 157 CD Messages 4 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the display. Press this pushbutton again to CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display turn off random play. and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: TRACK (Previous/Next Track): Turn this knob one...
Page 158 Radio with CD (Single Display, MP3) SCAN: Push and release this knob to scan radio stations. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Push this knob again to stop scanning. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
Page 159 Automatic Store To cancel an equalization setting, press the SOUND button until EQ OFF appears on the display, turn Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception in the volume knob until OFF appears on the display, the region can be automatically stored. Press the AST then press the SOUND button again to select the button for longer than one second.
Page 160 Playing a CD If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 161: Using An Mp3 Cd
Using an MP3 CD 4 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will MP3 Format appear on the display. Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play. If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: •...
Page 162 No Folder To conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of the ﬁle, folder or playlist names. You can also play When the CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the ﬁles an MP3 CD that was recorded using no ﬁle folders. The will be located under the root folder.
Page 163 File System and Naming As each new track starts to play, F001, the track number, and the song name will appear on the display. The song name that will be displayed will be the If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 164 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the Press and release this button twice to repeat the tracks CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer in all of the directories. ALL will appear on the display. and a description label is needed, try labeling the top Press and release this button again to turn off repeat play.
Page 165: Radio With Cd (Double Display, Mp3/Wma)
Radio with CD Finding a Station (Double Display, MP3/WMA) AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. The display will show the selection. FM: Press this button to switch to an FM station. The display will show the selection. TUNE: Press this button to select radio stations.
Page 166 Automatic Store 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for longer than two seconds. The preset button number Press this button for longer than two seconds to use one through six will ﬂash on the display when the Automatic Store.
Page 167 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To cancel an equalization setting, press the SOUND button until EQ OFF appears on the display, turn the volume knob until OFF appears on the display, SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance then press the SOUND button again to set the between the right and the left speakers, press this button equalization setting.
Page 168 If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced 2 RPT (Repeat): Press this button to repeat the current due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality track. RPT will appear on the display. Press this of the music that has been recorded, and the way the button again to turn off repeat play.
Page 169 • CD: Press this button to play a CD when listening to Files can be recorded with a variety of ﬁxed or the radio. CDP will appear on the display when the CD variable bit rates. Song title, artist name, and player has been selected.
Page 170 Root Directory Order of Play The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root Tracks will be played in the following order: directory has compressed audio ﬁles, the directory • Playback will begin from the ﬁrst track under the will be displayed as ROOT.
Page 171 Playing an MP3/WMA If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on label side up.
Page 172 CD Messages DIR (Directory): Press this button to repeat the tracks in the current directory. DIR will appear on the display. CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display Press this button again to repeat the tracks in all of and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the the directories.
Page 173: Radio With Six-Disc Cd (Double Display, Mp3/Wma)
Radio with Six-Disc CD Finding a Station (Double Display, MP3/WMA) AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. The display will show the selection. FM: Press this button to switch to an FM station. The display will show the selection. TUNE: Press this button to select radio stations.
Page 174 Automatic Store 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for longer than two seconds. The preset button number Press this button for longer than two seconds to use one through six will ﬂash on the display when the Automatic Store.
Page 175: Playing A Cd(S)
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To cancel an equalization setting, press the SOUND button until EQ OFF appears on the display, turn the volume knob until OFF appears on the display, SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance then press the SOUND button again to set the between the right and the left speakers, press this button equalization setting.
Page 176 Once playback begins, the track and track number will Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more appear on the display. than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage the If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the CD player.
Page 177 Using an MP3 CD 6 CDC + (Next CDC): Press this button to go forward to the start of the next CDC. MP3 Format TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the down If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personal arrows to go to the start of the current track or press computer: the up arrows to go to the next track.
Page 178 No Folder You can also play an MP3/WMA CD that was recorded using no ﬁle folders. The system can support up to When the CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the 8 folders in depth, though, keep the depth of the folders ﬁles will be located under the root folder.
Page 179 File System and Naming When the ignition and radio are turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the The song name in the ID3 tag will be displayed. If the last selected audio source. song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) radio will display the ﬁle name without the extension...
Page 180 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the Press this button again to repeat the tracks in all of the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer directories. ALL will appear on the display. and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of Press this button again to turn off repeat play.
Page 181: Trunk-Mounted Cd Changer
CD Messages Trunk-Mounted CD Changer 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 182 Slide the door open, Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible in the direction of the to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer. arrow, on the CD changer. To remove the CD trays, press the CD tray button of the tray that you want to load, and carefully pull the tray out.
Page 183 Whenever a CD magazine with CDs is loaded in the 2 RPT (Repeat): Press this pushbutton to repeat the changer and the door is closed, the CD symbol current track. RPT will appear on the display. Press this will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is pushbutton again to turn off repeat play.
Page 184: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
CD Messages Audio Steering Wheel Controls No Maga: An empty magazine is inserted in the CD If your vehicle has this changer. Try the magazine again with a CD loaded feature, some audio in one of the trays. controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
Page 185: Radio Reception
Radio Reception SEEK: Press and release this button within 0.5 seconds to go to the next preset station. You may experience frequency interference and Press and hold this button for longer than 0.5 seconds static during normal radio reception if items such as to go to the next radio station.
Page 186: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs Backglass Antenna (Sedan Models) Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original For the Sedan models, the antenna is integrated cases or other protective cases and away from direct with the rear window defogger, located in the rear sunlight and dust.
Page 187: Integrated Windshield Antenna (Hatchback And Wagon Models)
Integrated Windshield Antenna Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic ﬁlm. The metallic ﬁlm in some tinting (Hatchback and Wagon Models) materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to your For the Hatchback and Wagon models, the antenna is backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials located in the windshield.
Page 188 NOTES 3-82...
Page 189: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-20 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-21 Drunken Driving ..........4-3 Highway Hypnosis ........4-22 Control of a Vehicle ........4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-22 Braking ............4-6 Winter Driving ..........4-24 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7...
Page 190: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, CAUTION: and Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready for Defensive Driving anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or expressways, it means “Always expect the The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive unexpected.”...
Page 191: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. a national tragedy.
Page 192 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) A person who consumes food just before or during bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 193 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There is something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people do not know. Medical research shows of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 194: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36. where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the Braking action involves perception time and steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have reaction time.
Page 195: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This Your vehicle may have the Anti-Lock Brake System is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that will cool between hard stops.
Page 196 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what accordingly.
Page 197: Braking In Emergencies
Using ABS This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal is turned to ON along down ﬁrmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel with the Traction a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, Control System Active but this is normal.
Page 198 This light will come on When you turn the system brieﬂy when the ignition is off, the Traction Control turned to ON along Off light will come on with the anti-lock brake and stay on. system warning light. When the system is on and the parking brake is fully If the Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin released, this warning light will also come on to let you when you press the button to turn the system off, the...
Page 199: Steering
Steering The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you Power Steering are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. If you lose power steering assist because the engine Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.
Page 200: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 201: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Page 202 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For and start your left lane change signal before moving one thing, following too closely reduces your area out of the right lane to pass.
Page 203: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled Let us review what driving experts say about what by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. happens when the three control systems —...
Page 204: Driving At Night
Driving at Night What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. will have less trouble adjusting to night.
Page 205: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 206: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 207: 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 208: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 209: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the Here are some things you can check before a trip: proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Are all windows clean inside and outside? Drive on to the next exit.
Page 210: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 211 • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of CAUTION: the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. If you do not shift down, your brakes could •...
Page 212: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a Here are some tips for winter driving: supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 213: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall. Most of the time, those places where the tires meet Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews the road probably have good traction.
Page 214: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your Here are some things to do to summon help and keep vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on yourself and your passengers safe: a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will •...
Page 215 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 216: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the Mud, Ice or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. See In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-28.
Page 217: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the Maximum Load weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation label.
Page 218: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
There is also important loading information on the Certiﬁcation label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle; see “Certiﬁcation Label” later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1.
Page 219 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Maximum Vehicle Maximum 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Load for Example 2 = Load for Example 3 = Subtract Subtract Occupant Weight 750 lbs (340 kg) Occupant Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) ×...
Page 220 Certiﬁcation Label 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). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Page 221: Towing
Towing CAUTION: Towing Your Vehicle Things you put inside your vehicle can strike Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See in a crash.
Page 222: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could Here are some important things to consider before you be damaged.
Page 223: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer. The vehicle is not designed or intended for such a use. Towing a trailer can adversely affect handling, durability and fuel economy. Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1.
Page 224 NOTES 4-36...
Page 225: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-30 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Brakes ............5-31 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-4 Battery ............5-34 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Jump Starting ..........5-35 Adding Equipment to the Outside Headlamp Aiming ...........5-38 of Your Vehicle ...........5-5 Bulb Replacement ..........5-39 Fuel ..............5-5...
Page 226 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-58 Aluminum Wheels .........5-72 Wheel Replacement ........5-58 Tires ............5-73 Tire Chains ..........5-59 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-73 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-60 Finish Damage ..........5-73 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-61 Underbody Maintenance ........5-73 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-62 Chemical Paint Spotting .........5-73...
Page 227: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to they can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer including such things as, braking, stability, ride and for all your service needs.
Page 228: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to CAUTION: cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and You can be injured and your vehicle could be some component wear by-products contain and/or emit...
Page 229: Adding Equipment To The Outside
Gasoline Octane Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-62. Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list you may notice an audible knocking noise when you the mileage and the date of any service work you...
Page 230: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that are now required to contain additives that will help meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 231: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel If you plan on driving in another country outside the system and also damage the plastic and rubber United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard parts.
Page 232: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank To open the fuel ﬁller door, pull up on the release lever located on the ﬂoor on the outboard side of CAUTION: the driver’s seat. 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.
Page 233 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Page 234: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right (clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. CAUTION: This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
Page 235: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the CAUTION: vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 236: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 237: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-30. If the oil pressure light appears on the instrument B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. cluster, it means you See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-29. need to check your engine C.
Page 238: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use If the oil is below the lower hole at the tip of the dipstick (B), you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 239: Engine Oil Additives
• Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting SAE 5W-30 GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines best for your vehicle. starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended These numbers on an oil container show its oil can result in engine damage not covered by viscosity, or thickness.
Page 240 When to Change Engine Oil What to Do with Used Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be maintenance schedule: unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 241: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace it every 30,000 miles (50 000 km). If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change.
Page 242: How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter CAUTION: To inspect the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains caked with dirt, off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 243: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. If a The following explains your cooling system and how leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 244: What To Use
What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your coolant that meets GM speciﬁcation 1825M, which will warranty.
Page 245: Adding Coolant
Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be between the Maximum (A) and Minimum (B) marks on the The engine coolant surge coolant surge tank. The level rises at engine operation tank is located in the temperature and drops again when the engine engine compartment on...
Page 246: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine CAUTION: damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 247: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Your Engine If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally.
Page 248: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 249: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank CAUTION: Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
Page 250 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 251 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, CAUTION: and remove it. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1.
Page 252 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 253: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The level should be between the MIN (B) and MAX (A) marks. When to Check Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location.
Page 254: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, What to Use follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you Water can cause the solution to freeze and will be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 255: Brakes
Brakes If it is, you should have your brake system ﬁxed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or will not work at all. Brake Fluid So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak.
Page 256: Brake Wear
What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only the brake ﬂuid system parts. For example, just a few drops recommended. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your container only.
Page 257: Brake Adjustment
Brake Pedal Travel CAUTION: See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. The brake wear warning sound means that soon Brake Adjustment your brakes will not work well.
Page 258: Battery
Battery Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from it is time for a new battery, get one that has the the battery.
Page 259: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems If your battery has run down, you may want to use with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 260 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on CAUTION: each vehicle. Your vehicle’s positive (+) terminal is located under a red tethered cap on the battery. The negative (−) terminal is located under a Using a match near a battery can cause battery black tethered cap on the battery.
Page 261 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a CAUTION: remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the Fans or other moving engine parts can injure next step.
Page 262: Headlamp Aiming
Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may do the following: occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the not be covered by your warranty.
Page 263: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-44. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Page 264 7. Remove the old bulb. • To remove the high-beam headlamp bulb, release the spring that retains the bulb. • To remove the low-beam headlamp bulb, turn the bulb counterclockwise. 8. Install the new bulb. • To replace the high-beam headlamp bulb, install the bulb retaining spring.
Page 265: Front Turn Signal Lamps
Front Turn Signal Lamps 4. Turn the front turn signal bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. To replace a front turn signal lamp (A) bulb, do the 5. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise following: to remove it from the bulb socket.
Page 266: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) To replace a CHMSL bulb, do the following: 1. From inside the vehicle, locate the center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL) housing on the underside of the rear window shelf. 2. Pry off the lamp housing with a ﬂat tool. 3.
Page 267: Parking Lamps
Parking Lamps To replace a parking lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Reach in the underside of the front bumper and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise. 3. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket. 2. Pull the bulb socket out of the front bumper. 4.
Page 268: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the bulb and turning it counterclockwise. and Back-up Lamps 5. Install the appropriate bulb into the socket. To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 6. Replace the bulb socket into the lamp housing. Twist the bulb socket clockwise to secure.
Page 269: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Here is how to remove the Shepherd’s Hook type: Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-19 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 270: Tires
Tires CAUTION: Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, Poorly maintained and improperly used tires see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional are dangerous.
Page 271: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department Useful information about a tire is molded into its of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. sidewall.
Page 272 (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 Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Page 273: Tire Size
Tire Size (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The following illustration shows an example of a typical The letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D passenger car tire size. means diagonal or bias ply construction;...
Page 274 Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. from steel or other reinforcing materials. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29.
Page 275 Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces with the road. outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name...
Page 276: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for effectively.
Page 277: How To Check
How to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly (8 000 to 13 000 km). inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 278: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on One way to tell when it page 4-29 for an example of the tire and loading is time for new tires is information label and where it is located on your vehicle.
Page 279: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the tire and loading information label attached to your vehicle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29 for a If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the label example and where it is attached to your vehicle.
Page 280: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than Quality grades can be found where applicable on the your original equipment wheels and tires, this may tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum affect the way your vehicle performs, including its selection width.
Page 281 Treadwear Temperature — A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the generation conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 282: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted and balanced carefully at the factory to give you or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 283: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. It could affect the braking and dangerous. You cannot know how it has been handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose used or how far it has been driven.
Page 284: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to slowly.
Page 285: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire When your vehicle has a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage of wheel blocks. by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s hazard warning ﬂashers.
Page 286: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 3. Turn the retainer on the spare tire counterclockwise and The spare tire and tools you will need are located in remove the retainer. the trunk. 4. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-67 for more information.
Page 287: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has wheel covers, loosen the four plastic caps by hand or by using the wheel wrench. The plastic nuts do not come off. 2. Remove the wheel cover using the ﬂat end of the jack handle or the screwdriver.
Page 288 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 289 12. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Page 290: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
15. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: 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 291: Compact Spare Tire
To store a ﬂat or compact spare tire and tools, The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds do the following: up to 50 mph (80 km/h), so you can ﬁnish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where 1.
Page 292: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the integrated Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle radio antenna and the rear window defogger. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is soft cloth and glass cleaner.
Page 293: Fabric/Carpet
• To clean, use the following instructions: Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water can damage your interior and does not improve or club soda. the effectiveness of soil removal.
Page 294: Leather
Leather Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents to clean your vehicle’s interior because they can alter the appearance A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform manner. remove dust.
Page 295: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-74. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish may based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and agents should be ﬂushed promptly and not allowed polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat to dry on the surface, or they could stain.
Page 296: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield be applied.
Page 297: Tires
Tires Underbody Maintenance To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the products on your vehicle may damage the paint underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan, ﬁnish and/or tires.
Page 298: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil Remover and asphalt.
Page 299: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label, you will ﬁnd the following: •...
Page 300: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an Add-On Electrical Equipment internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your electrical problem and not snow, etc., be sure to vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 301: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 302 Fuses Usage SPARE Spare SPARE Spare FUSE PLR Fuse Puller Engine Main Relay, Fuel Pump Relay, Engine Control Module (ECM) BCK/UP Back-Up Lamp Switch, CRUISE Cruise Control Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS (Option) AUTO Automatic Temperature Control, A/C Compressor Relay, Body Control Module (BCM) Manual Air Conditioning, HVAC...
Page 303: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Body Control Module (BCM), Antilock Brake System (ABS) CLSTR Instrument Panel Cluster, AUTO Automatic Temperature Control, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Cigarette Lighter, Glove Box Lamp RADIO Radio Clock, Dome Lamp, Key Interlock Unit WSWA Windshield Washer Windshield Wiper Outside Rearview Mirror (OSRVM),...
Page 304 5-80...
Page 305 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage BLANK Not Used ILLUM RT Illumination, Right Parking Lamp LOW BEAM RT Right Side Headlamp Low Beam FRT DEFOG Front Defogger LOW BEAM LT Left Side Headlamp Low Beam ILLUM LT Left Parking Lamp INT LTS Interior Lamp HVAC BLWR Blower Motor...
Page 306 Fuses Usage Relays Usage PWR/SEAT Front Power Seat COOL FAN HI Electric Cooling Fan High Speed S/ROOF Sunroof A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor Engine Control Module (ECM), HEAD LAMP Headlamp ECM 1 Transmission Control Module (TCM), COOL FAN Engine Main Relay Electric Cooling Fan Control CNTRL SPARE...
Page 307: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-25 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant 1.61 lbs 0.73 kg Brake Fluid 0.53 qt 0.5 L Cooling System...
Page 308: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ® ACDelco Part Part GM Part Number Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96332566 — Engine Oil Filter 96389188 —...
Page 309 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Twice a Year ........6-20 Introduction ...........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-20 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-23 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-23 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 310: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and Introduction recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and working condition. Any damage caused by failure to change as recommended.
Page 311: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14. This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 312: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service In this part are scheduled maintenance services which people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 313: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals First you will need to decide which of the two schedules Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). schedule to follow: Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Page 314 Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement. Cooling Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of System Service. EVAP System Service. PCV System the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Service.
Page 315: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Short Trip/City Scheduled 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Maintenance Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. The services shown in this schedule up to 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, intervals for the life of this vehicle.
Page 316 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter.
Page 317 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, perform this service. See Engine Coolant on whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. page 5-19 for what to use.
Page 318 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 319 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, perform this service. See Engine Coolant on whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. page 5-19 for what to use.
Page 320 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 321 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines, and EVAP vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control Service. Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, (See footnote †.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Change brake ﬂuid (or every 24 months, whichever...
Page 322: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Maintenance Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control The services shown in this schedule up to Service. 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated Rotate tires.
Page 323 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, perform this service. See Engine Coolant on whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control page 5-19 for what to use.
Page 324 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service.
Page 325 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, perform this service. See Engine Coolant on whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control page 5-19 for what to use.
Page 326 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Change brake ﬂuid (or every 24 months, whichever whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control occurs ﬁrst). Service.
Page 327: Engine Oil Level Check
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper Listed in this part are owner checks and services coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to page 5-19 for further details.
Page 328: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transaxle Inspection It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. Restraint System Check A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. Check for leaks. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are...
Page 329: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle When you are doing this inspection, the moves, you or others could be injured. vehicle could move suddenly.
Page 330: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to set the parking brake. turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 331: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Steering, Suspension and Front Inspections Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Listed in this part are inspections and services which Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of each spring and fall).
Page 332: Fuel System Inspection
Fuel System Inspection Throttle System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high Engine Cooling System Inspection effort or excessive wear.
Page 333: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water (preferably distilled) Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, and good quality Ethylene part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from Glycol Base Coolant your dealer. (GM Part No.
Page 334 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield Hood Latch ® Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in ® DEXRON -III Automatic Latch, Canada 992723) or lubricant Power Steering Transmission Fluid. Look for Pivots, Spring meeting requirements of NLGI #2, System...
Page 335: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 336 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-28...
Page 337 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-29...
Page 338 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-30...
Page 339: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-13 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-3 United States Government ......7-13 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Canadian Government ........7-14 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 340: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to panel and visible through the windshield. your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your •...
Page 341: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 342: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free 1-800-263-3777 (English) number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to 1-800-263-7854 (French) write or e-mail Chevrolet, refer to the addresses below. 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) United States — Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800...
Page 343: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can...
Page 344: Roadside Assistance Program
Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are for the repair or replacement of the tire if not automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside covered by a warrantable failure.
Page 345: Courtesy Transportation
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the inconvenience during warranty repairs. coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or Scheduling Service Appointments discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 346: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy Warranty service can generally be completed while you rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty to minimize your inconvenience by providing several repair.
Page 347: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle Event Data Recorders service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a availability.
Page 348: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, about a crash event or share it with others other than: have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts.
Page 349: Insuring Your Vehicle
Insuring Your Vehicle Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may comprehensive and collision insurance coverage.
Page 350 If an Accident Occurs • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. number, driver’s license number, vehicle license • plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Try to relax and then check to make sure you are Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and...
Page 351: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Reporting Safety Defects Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its United States Government repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Page 352: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) Case Unit Repair Manual in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet This manual provides information on unit repair Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations...
Page 353: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information Service Publications are available for current and needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Page 354 NOTES 7-16...
Page 355 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-37 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Appearance Care Accessory Power Outlet(s) ....... 3-16 Aluminum Wheels ........5-72 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-73 Vehicle ............1-62 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....
Page 356 Audio System(s) (cont.) Bulb Replacement ........... 5-39 Integrated Windshield Antenna ....... 3-81 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ..5-42 Radio with CD ......3-48, 3-52, 3-59 Front Turn Signal Lamps ......5-41 Radio with Six-Disc CD ........ 3-67 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-39 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ......
Page 357 Charging System Light ........3-35 Cleaning (cont.) Check Underbody Maintenance ....... 5-73 Engine Light ..........3-40 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-70 Checking Things Under the Hood ...... 5-11 Weatherstrips ..........5-70 Chemical Paint Spotting ........5-73 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-72 Child Restraints Climate Control System ........
Page 358 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Driver Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4 Position, Safety Belt ........1-15 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..... 7-2 Seat Tilt Adjuster ........... 1-3 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-5 Driving Reporting Safety Defects to At Night ............. 4-16 General Motors ........
Page 359 Engine (cont.) Fluid Check and Service Engine Soon Light .... 3-40 Automatic Transaxle ........5-19 Coolant ............5-19 Power Steering ........... 5-29 Coolant Heater ..........2-20 Windshield Washer ........5-30 Coolant Temperature Gage ......3-40 Fog Lamps ............ 3-14 Cooling System Inspection ......6-24 Fuel ...............
Page 360 Headlamps (cont.) Halogen Bulbs ..........5-39 Gage High/Low Beam Changer ........ 3-8 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-40 On Reminder ..........3-13 Fuel ............3-45 Parking Lamps ..........5-43 Speedometer ..........3-31 Heated Seats ........... 1-4 Tachometer ..........3-31 Heater ........... 3-19, 3-22 Gasoline Highbeam On Light .........
Page 361 Inspection Brake System ..........6-24 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ........5-47 Engine Cooling System ........ 6-24 Lamps Exhaust System .......... 6-23 Dome ............3-15 Fuel System ..........6-24 Exterior ............3-12 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....... 6-23 Fog ............3-14 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Map ............
Page 362 Light (cont.) Safety Belt Reminder Tone ......3-32 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts .... 5-84 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Maintenance Schedule Warning Light .......... 3-37 At Each Fuel Fill ......... 6-19 TCS Warning Light ........3-38 At Least Once a Month ........ 6-19 Traction Control System Active ......
Page 363 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Odometer ............3-31 Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ....6-23 Odometer, Trip ..........3-31 Throttle System Inspection ......6-24 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-13 Using ............6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Engine ............
Page 364 Parking Brake ............2-25 Radios ............3-46 Over Things That Burn ......... 2-29 Care of Your CD Player ....... 3-80 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ..... 6-4 Care of Your CDs ........3-80 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ....6-19 Radio with CD ......
Page 365 Reporting Safety Defects Safety Belts (cont.) Canadian Government ........7-14 Rear Seat Passengers ......... 1-23 General Motors ........... 7-14 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-23 United States Government ......7-13 Safety Belt Extender ........1-27 Restraint System Check Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ....1-23 Checking the Restraint Systems ....
Page 366 Service (cont.) Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......3-78 California Proposition 65 Warning ....5-4 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ......... 3-6 Doing Your Own Work ........5-4 Storage Areas Engine Soon Light ........3-40 Center Console Storage Area ......2-35 Publications Ordering Information ....7-14 Coinholder(s) ..........
Page 367 Throttle System Inspection ....... 6-24 Towing Tilt Adjuster, Driver Seat ........1-3 Recreational Vehicle ........4-33 Tilt Wheel ............3-6 Towing a Trailer .......... 4-35 Time ............. 3-18 Your Vehicle ..........4-33 Tires ............. 5-46 Traction Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ......5-72 Control System Active Light ......
Page 368 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ......5-58 Vehicle Different Size ..........5-56 Control ............4-6 Replacement ..........5-58 Damage Warnings ........... iv Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-38 Loading ............4-29 Windows ............2-12 Symbols ............iv Power ............2-13 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Windshield Data Recorders ..........

Chevrolet 2006 Epica Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Quick Links

Chapters

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