Page 1 2005 Chevrolet Equinox 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 ..........1-9 ........... 4-34 Safety Belts ..........1-11 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 whenever it Index 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 is vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We you or others could be hurt.
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: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraints ..........1-30 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Older Children ..........1-30 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ......1-2 Infants and Young Children ......1-32 Power Seats ..........1-3 Child Restraint Systems .........1-36 Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-39 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Top Strap ............1-41 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9: Power Seats
Power Seats Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the front of the driver’s seat cushion. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support. If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 10 Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks The switches for the heated seats, if equipped, are located on the outboard sides of the front seats. Press the forward part of the switch to turn the heated Front Passenger’s Reclining Seatback Lever Shown, seat to high. Press the forward part of the switch Driver’s Similar again to turn the setting to low.
Page 11 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 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Press the button on the side of the head restraint to adjust it. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Page 13: Passenger Folding Seatback
Passenger Folding Seatback The front passenger’s seatback may fold ﬂat. To fold the seatback, do the following: 1. Make sure the head restraint is all the way down. 2. Lift the release bar located under the front of the seat cushion and slide the seat as far back as it will go.
Page 14 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Lift the recliner lever up fully and lift the seatback to an upright position. If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo CAUTION: is not near an airbag.
Page 15: Rear Seats
Rear Seats CAUTION: Split Folding Rear Seat A safety belt that is improperly routed, not The rear split bench seatbacks have three available properly attached, or twisted will not provide positions — folded forward, upright, or partially reclined. the protection needed in a crash. The person Both of the seatbacks can be moved to any of the wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 16 To fold the seatback down, do the following: To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Ensure all three of the safety belts are unbuckled 1. Lift and hold the lever located on top of the and the front seatbacks are not reclined. seatback.
Page 17: 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 18: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work 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. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so it goes.
Page 19 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-13...
Page 20 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-14...
Page 21: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 22: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident —...
Page 23: Driver Position
Driver Position 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. Lap-Shoulder Belt The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 24 6. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 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.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously 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 27 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 28 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 29: 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 30: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy To move it down, press the release button and move the height adjuster Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant to the desired position. You women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be can move the height seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 31: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety how to wear one properly. belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-17. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt —...
Page 32 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.
Page 33: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 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. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Page 34 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not 3.
Page 35: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-25. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you shoulder. should use it. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will belt edges together so that you can take them out of the...
Page 36: 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 37 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 38: 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 39 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 40 CAUTION: (Continued) children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types.
Page 41 The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height CAUTION: limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed.
Page 42: 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, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 43 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. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 44 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 45: 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. We, If you need to secure a forward-facing child therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing restraint in the right front seat, always move infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child...
Page 46 Conﬁgurations for Use of Two Child Conﬁgurations for Use of Three Child Restraints Restraints A. Child restraint A. Child restraint or using LATCH occupant using safety belt B. Occupant prohibited A. Occupant prohibited A. Child restraint or occupant using B. Child restraint safety belt using LATCH B.
Page 47: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 48: Top Strap Anchor Location
Anchor the top strap to an anchor point speciﬁed in Top Your vehicle has top strap anchors in the rear seating Strap Anchor Location on page 1-42. Be sure to use positions. The anchors are located on the back of an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle the rear seatback.
Page 49: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for There is a speciﬁc way to attach a child restraint in the three positions. Make sure to attach the child restraint Children (LATCH) at the proper anchor location as shown This system, designed to make installation of child Your vehicle has the LATCH system.
Page 50 CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the...
Page 51: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Seat Position If you need to secure more than one child restraint in If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put the Restraint on the rear seat, see Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-39 for more information.
Page 52 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-46...
Page 53 6. If your child restraint has a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-43. 7.
Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing Right Front Seat Position child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint.
Page 55 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-49...
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 roof-mounted side impact airbags. Roof-mounted side impact airbags are available for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver and for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind that passenger.
Page 57 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Roof-mounted side impact airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your You can be severely injured or killed in a crash vehicle.
Page 58 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate protection for adults, but not for young with great force, faster than the blink of an children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, safety belt system nor its airbag system is as you would be if you were leaning forward, it designed for them.
Page 59: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-53...
Page 60 If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the right and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is in front passenger and the person seated directly behind the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 61: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? CAUTION: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate If something is between an occupant and an only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it threshold.
Page 62 Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. Side impact airbags are intended to inﬂate in moderate For example: to severe side crashes. A side impact airbag will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the system’s • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags designed “threshold level.”...
Page 63: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or sensing system triggers a release of gas from the the instrument panel.
Page 64: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After an air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the air bag air. This dust could cause breathing problems inﬂated.
Page 65 Your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s the doors and turn the interior dome lamp on and or the right front passenger’s airbag, or the side ﬂash the parklamps on and off when the air bags inﬂate impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side (if battery power is available.) You can lock the doors windows, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 66: Restraint System Check
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Restraint System Check Vehicle Checking the Restraint Systems Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light around your vehicle. You do not want the system to and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 67: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. After a Crash If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
Page 68 NOTES 1-62...
Page 69: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-24 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-3 Parking Over Things That Burn .......2-25 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Engine Exhaust ..........2-25 Running the Engine While Parked ....2-26 Doors and Locks ..........2-6 Mirrors ............2-27 Door Locks ............2-6 Manual Rearview Mirror .........2-27...
Page 70: 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 71: Remote Keyless Entry System
Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. an authorized service facility could void authorization to Be sure you have spare keys. use this equipment.
Page 72: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System (Unlock): Press this button on the remote keyless entry transmitter one time to unlock the driver’s Operation door. The interior lights will go on and the headlamps will ﬂash three times. The interior lights will stay on With this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors for 20 seconds or until the key is turned in the ignition.
Page 73: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
Page 74: Doors And Locks
Resynchronization Doors and Locks This is used to keep the transmitter of the vehicle communicating with the receiver of the vehicle. Door Locks Resynchronization may be required due to the security method used by this system. Your vehicle has an automatic resynchronization CAUTION: function built into the system.
Page 75: Power Door Locks
Delayed Locking There are a couple of ways to manually lock or unlock your vehicle. A chime will sound three times to indicate a door or From the outside, use your key. liftgate is open when you try to lock the doors with the From the inside, use the lock control on the door.
Page 76: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Rear Door Security Locks Door Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. With this feature, all the doors will lock as the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P) if the ignition key is in the The rear door security run position and all doors are closed.
Page 77: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection To open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the following: If you press the power door lock switch when the key is 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will transmitter, the front door power lock switch, or lock and only the driver’s door will unlock.
Page 78: Liftgate
Liftgate To unlock the liftgate, press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter twice or use the power door lock switch. To lock the liftgate, press the lock button on the remote CAUTION: keyless entry transmitter or use the power door lock switch.
Page 79: 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 80: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. The switch is labeled AUTO. Press the bottom of the switch part way, and the driver’s window will open a small amount. Press the switch down all the way down and release and the window will go down automatically.
Page 81: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Visor Vanity Mirrors Active Arming: The system will arm when the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is Your vehicle has covered visor vanity mirrors on both pressed. The security system light will come on steady the driver’s and passenger’s side. for thirty seconds.
Page 82 Content Theft-Deterrent Personalization If you accidentally set off the alarm when entering or exiting the vehicle, you can shut it off by pressing either To change the mode that your vehicle is programmed to, the lock or unlock button once on the remote keyless do the following: entry transmitter.
Page 83: Passlock
® Passlock Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with the ® Passlock theft-deterrent system. New Vehicle Break-In This light will come on for the theft-deterent system Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate and is located on the break-in.
Page 84: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions ACC (Accessory): This position operates some of your electrical accessories. With the key in the ignition (RUN): This is the position the switch returns to after switch, you can turn it to you start your engine and release the switch. The four different positions.
Page 85: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), do this: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the Your engine will not start in any other position — that is ignition key to START and hold it there up to a safety feature.
Page 86: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant could cause an electrical shock.
Page 87: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: Your vehicle’s automatic transaxle is electronically controlled with a computer module. The computer is It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the programmed to control the transaxle clutch pressures. shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the This means that your vehicle’s automatic transaxle parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 88 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is running at high speed may Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be is moving forward could damage the transaxle.
Page 89 Transaxle Overheating LOW TWO (L2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use LOW TWO (L2) on If the transaxle ﬂuid temperature rises above 284°F hills. It can help control your speed as you go down (140°C) or rises rapidly, the Engine Coolant steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to Temperature Warning Light will ﬂash.
Page 90: Parking Brake
Parking Brake 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. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Page 91: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 92: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the control system. You have to fully apply your regular vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the transaxle.
Page 93: 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 94: 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 95: Mirrors
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on each time the ignition is started. A light near the on/off Manual Rearview Mirror button will come on to indicate the automatic dimming is on. To adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position that allows you see to out of the back window.
Page 96: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the mirror’s compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight.
Page 97: Compass Calibration
Compass Calibration Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: Display • After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does If the vehicle has this feature, the automatic dimming not show a compass heading (N for North, for mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld glare at night from lights behind your vehicle.
Page 98: Temperature And Compass Display
Temperature and Compass Display To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find the current location and variance zone number Press the on/off button, located in the center, to cycle on the following zone map. between °F, °C and off. If the display reads CAL, the compass needs to be calibrated.
Page 99: Outside Power Mirrors
Compass Calibration Outside Power Mirrors The compass may need calibration if one of the The controls for the power following occurs: mirrors are located on the • If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle. instrument panel. • After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass.
Page 100: Outside Convex Mirrors
® Outside Convex Mirrors OnStar System ® The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite mirror’s surface is curved, creating a wider area of vision technology, wireless communications, and call centers for the driver. to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services.
Page 101: Onstar Services
® OnStar Services Directions and Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan Services ® For new vehicles equipped with OnStar , the Safe and Sound Plan is included for the ﬁrst year. You can • Driving Directions extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the •...
Page 102: Storage Areas
Storage Areas There are two cupholders located at the rear of the center console. Pull downward on the lid to use the cupholders. Glove Box Coinholder(s) To open the glove box, pull the handle to the left and pull the glove box door down until it stops and is Your vehicle has a coin holder on the center console.
Page 103: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along.
Page 104 Press the lever down and align the crossrails on both To reposition the crossrail, pull up on the end levers of sides with the holes on the siderails. Move the crossrail the crossrail to the upright position. This will release by hand.
Page 105: Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
Rear Compartment Storage Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs over the Panel/Cover rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as Your vehicle is equipped with an adjustable panel/cargo far forward as possible and against the side cover feature.
Page 106 CAUTION: If you were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper (cargo cover) or center positions, during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash, those things could be thrown around in the vehicle. You or others could be injured.
Page 107: Table
Table The panel can be used in this position when you have to place a ﬂat or spare tire in the rear cargo area. To use the panel in the upper position, do the following: 1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the top guides.
Page 108 To set up the table, do the following: Notice: Driving with the panel extended into the table position could damage your vehicle. Always 1. With the adjustable panel in the upper position pull have the panel in the stored position while you rearward to position it for use as a table.
Page 109: Convenience Net
Convenience Net Sunroof Your vehicle may have a rear compartment net to If the vehicle has an express-open sunroof, the controls prevent items from rolling under the rear seat. to operate it are located on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in RUN or ACC to operate the sunroof.
Page 110 NOTES 2-42...
Page 111 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-19 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-5 Climate Control System .........3-19 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-21 Horn .............3-6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....3-21 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-23 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-24 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7...
Page 112 Section 3 Instrument Panel Highbeam On Light ........3-36 Audio System(s) ..........3-39 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Setting the Time ...........3-40 Indicator Light ...........3-36 Radio with CD (Base Level) ......3-40 Gate Ajar Light ..........3-37 Radio with CD (MP3) ........3-50 Service Vehicle Soon Light ......3-37 Radio with Six-Disc CD .........3-65 Fuel Gage ...........3-38 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-78...
Page 113 NOTES...
Page 114: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 115: Hazard Warning Flashers
The main components of your instrument panel are the O. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 2-16. following: P. Climate Control System. See Climate Control A. Power Mirror Control. See Outside Power Mirrors on System on page 3-19. page 2-31 Q.
Page 116: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices Tilt Wheel If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at Your vehicle has a tilt wheel that allows you to adjust the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind the steering wheel. your vehicle.
Page 117: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete The lever on the left side of the steering column the lane change.
Page 118: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way towards you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on.
Page 119: Windshield Washer
MIST or (Mist): Pull the lever down and release it (Rear Wiper): Turn the band to this position to turn for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its on the rear wiper. In this position the wiping cycles original position.
Page 120: Cruise Control
Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 121 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, CAUTION: disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. If you leave your cruise control on when you Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you are not using cruise, you might hit a button can press the cruise control resume button.
Page 122 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 123: Headlamps
Ending Cruise Control The exterior lamp control has the following positions: To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the AUTO (Off/Automatic Headlamps): Turn the control to brake pedal. this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode. Automatic mode will turn the exterior lamps on and Stepping on the brake will end the current cruise control off depending upon how much light is available outside session only.
Page 124: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) When you turn the exterior lamp band to the headlamp position, your low-beam headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for also come on.
Page 125: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness If your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps for This feature controls the brightness of the instrument better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. panel lights. The button for your fog The control for this feature lamps is located in the is located on the instrument panel above...
Page 126: Dome Lamp
Dome Lamp Entry Lighting The dome lamp switch has three positions. If the dome lamp is in the AUTO position, the dome lamp and the cargo lamp inside your vehicle will come on when any door is opened. In addition, the light will come on when the remote keyless entry unlock button is pressed.
Page 127: Map Lamps
Map Lamps Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located over the rear compartment, and is controlled by the dome lamp. See Dome Lamp on page 3-16. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes.
Page 128: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. The accessory power outlets can be used to connect Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or damage not covered by your warranty.
Page 129: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Operation Temperature Control: Turn the left knob clockwise or Climate Control System counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. (Fan): Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 130: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting You can also select modes by using the following buttons: Fog or frost on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window (Recirculate): Press the bottom right button to glass.
Page 131: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the remove fog from the rear window. direction of the airﬂow. The rear window defogger will only work when the Operation Tips ignition is in RUN.
Page 132 To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, use the 5. Remove the ﬁlter from the ﬁlter housing by pressing following steps: the release tab at the inboard edge of the ﬁlter housing. 1. Remove the push pins from the rear of the passenger’s side air inlet panel.
Page 133: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 134: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-24...
Page 135: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both Your trip odometer is located on the instrument panel miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). and shows how far your vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset.
Page 136: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument come on for several seconds to remind people to panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions.
Page 137: Battery Warning Light
Battery Warning Light If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle The battery warning light serviced right away. will come on brieﬂy as a check, when you turn on the ignition.
Page 138: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light A chime will also sound if the parking brake is not fully released and the vehicle is moving. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into have a brake problem.
Page 139: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. If the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as Light possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle With the anti-lock brake needs service.
Page 140: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the Warning Light system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Your vehicle may have a Low Traction Light traction control system warning light.
Page 141: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Warning Light This gage measures the temperature of the The engine coolant vehicle’s engine. temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated. If the indicator needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot.
Page 142: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with Check Engine Light other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission Your vehicle is equipped controls and may cause this light to come on.
Page 143: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing The following may prevent more serious damage to fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. your vehicle: A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.
Page 144: Oil Pressure Light
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs If you have a low engine Some state/provincial and local governments have or oil pressure problem, this may begin programs to inspect the emission control light will stay on after equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this you start your engine, or inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle come on when you...
Page 145: Maintenance Schedule
Change Engine Oil Light CAUTION: If this light comes on and stays on for 30 seconds, it Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If means that service is you do, your engine can become so hot that it required for your vehicle.
Page 146: Reduced Engine Power Light
Reduced Engine Power Light Highbeam On Light This light will come on This light will come on brieﬂy when you start the when the high-beam engine. headlamps are in use. This light, along with the service engine soon light, will See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Page 147: Gate Ajar Light
Gate Ajar Light Service Vehicle Soon Light If this light comes on, your This light will come on if liftgate is not completely you have problems that closed. Driving with may require the vehicle to the liftgate open can cause be taken in for service.
Page 148: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage • The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. When the ignition is on, • The gage takes a few seconds to stabilize after the the fuel gage tells you ignition is turned on, and will go back to empty about how much fuel you when you turn the ignition off.
Page 149: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Notice: The chime signals related to seat belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle operate through the GM radio/entertainment system. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer If that equipment is replaced or additional driving experience.
Page 150: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Radio with CD (Base Level) To set the hour, press the clock button. The clock symbol will appear on the display and the hour number will ﬂash. Then turn the ADJ knob to increase or to decrease. To set the minutes, press the clock button again.
Page 151: Playing The Radio
Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the RDS features are available for use only on FM stations 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers that broadcast RDS information.
Page 152: Setting Preset Stations
Then as you drive, automatic volume increases the To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and The volume level should always sound the same to you hear a beep.
Page 153 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered To return to the manual mode, press and release the pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that AUTO EQ button until TONE Custom appears on numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station the display.
Page 154: Rds And Xm
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the (RDS and XM™) same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. FM ALT FREQ To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: ON and AF will appear on the display.
Page 155: Radio Messages
MSG (Message): If the current station has a message, If no station is found that broadcasts traffic MSG will appear on the display. Press this button to announcements, NO TRAFFIC INFO will appear see the message. The message may display the artist, on the display.
Page 156 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 157 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 158: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 159 the ﬁrst ten seconds of each track. Press either arrow (Fast Forward): Press and hold this button to again to stop scanning. advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release the button to play the DISP (Display): Press this knob to see how long the passage.
Page 160 CD Messages Radio with CD (MP3) CHECK DISK: If this message appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road.
Page 161 Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the RDS features are available for use only on FM stations 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers that broadcast RDS information.
Page 162 Then as you drive, automatic volume increases the To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you The volume level should always sound the same to hear a beep.
Page 163 Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (Bass/Midrange/Treble) (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and (Bass/Treble): Press this button until BASS, MID, release the balance and fade button until BAL appears or TREBLE appears on the display. Turn the ADJ on the display.
Page 164 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the (RDS and XM™) same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. FM ALT FREQ To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: ON and AF will appear on the display.
Page 165 MSG (Message): If the current station has a message, If no station is found that broadcasts traffic MSG will appear on the display. Press this button to announcements, NO TRAFFIC INFO will appear see the message. The message may display the artist, on the display.
Page 166 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 167 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 168 Playing a CD Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 169 elapsed time, press the knob until you see the display RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the you want, then hold the knob for two seconds. The radio tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. TRACK, will produce one beep and the selected display will TRK #, and RDM will appear on the display.
Page 170: Using An Mp3 Cd
Using an MP3 CD Root Directory MP3 Format The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio ﬁles, the directory This MP3 player will accept MP3 ﬁles that were recorded will be displayed as ROOT. All ﬁles contained directly on an up to 700 MB CD-R CD.
Page 171 Order of Play File System and Naming Tracks will be played in the following order: The song name that will be displayed will be the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name • Play will begin from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio will and will continue sequentially through all tracks in display the ﬁle name without the extension (such as...
Page 172 If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the DIR (Directory): Press and release this button to player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition display the current directory structure (ﬂat or normal). or radio is turned on, the CD will start to play where it Press and release this button twice to change the stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
Page 173 ADJ (Adjust): Turning this knob will fast track reverse RDM (Random): To random the tracks in the or advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists. current folder or playlist, press and release this button. The track number and ﬁle name will appear on the FLDR RDM ON will appear on the display.
Page 174 CD Messages BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the SRCE (Source): Press this button to play a CD when following reasons: listening to the radio.
Page 175 Radio with Six-Disc CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 176 XM™ Satellite Radio Service Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AUTO VOL LOW, XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the AUTO VOL MEDIUM, or AUTO VOL HIGH will appear 48 contiguous United States.
Page 177 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the show the selection.
Page 178 Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (Bass/Midrange/Treble) (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and (Bass/Treble): Press this button until BASS, MID, release the balance and fade button until BAL appears or TREBLE appears on the display. Turn the ADJ on the display.
Page 179 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the (RDS and XM™) same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. FM ALT FREQ To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: ON and AF will appear on the display.
Page 180 MSG (Message): If the current station has a message, If no station is found that broadcasts traffic MSG will appear on the display. Press this button to announcements, NO TRAFFIC INFO will appear see the message. The message may display the artist, on the display.
Page 181 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 182 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 183 Playing a CD LOAD: Press the LOAD button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs. If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the To insert one CD, do the following: player, it will stay in the player.
Page 184 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD To load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When ﬁnished loading CDs, with For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the the radio on or off, press the LOAD button to cancel the display.
Page 185 RPT (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CD SEEK : Press the down arrow to go to the start can be repeated. of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press the up arrow to go to the beginning of the To use repeat, do the following: next track.
Page 186: Using Song List Mode
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button 3. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered to select the desired equalization setting while playing pushbutton and then use the SEEK left arrow to a CD. The equalization will be automatically set locate the track to be saved.
Page 187 3. Press either SEEK arrow to select the desired track To end song list mode, press the song list button. to be deleted. One beep will be heard and SONG LIST will be removed from the display. 4. Press and hold the song list button for two seconds. When pressing song list, one beep will be heard CD Messages immediately.
Page 188: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Theft-Deterrent Feature SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station and stay ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong vehicle’s radio.
Page 189: Radio Reception
Care of Your CDs SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between listening to a CD and a remote device. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct Radio Reception sunlight and dust.
Page 190: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Chime Level Adjustment System Chime level adjustment is only available on RDS radios. The radio is the vehicle chime producer. The chime is The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof produced from the driver’s side front door speakers. of your vehicle.
Page 191: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 City Driving ..........4-19 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-20 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-21 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........4-22 Braking ............4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-22 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6...
Page 192: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting Your Vehicle injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save Defensive Driving your life.
Page 193 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, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 194 The law in most U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the countries, the limit is even lower. For example, it is collision.
Page 195: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly steering, and the accelerator.
Page 196: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on brieﬂy when you start your vehicle.
Page 197 Here is what happens with ABS: As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If accordingly. one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
Page 198: Braking In Emergencies
Braking in Emergencies Traction Control System (TCS) At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation Your vehicle may have a traction control system that that requires hard braking. limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses If you have anti-lock brakes, you can steer and brake at that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or the same time.
Page 199: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
The traction control system This light will come on can be turned off by when engine torque is pressing the traction reduced to protect control button, located on the AWD system from the instrument panel overheating. You may feel above the audio system. or hear a change in engine output, but this is normal.
Page 200: Steering
Steering Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes Electric Power Steering it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels.
Page 201: Steering In Emergencies
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should Then steer around the problem, to the left or right adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds depending on the space available. are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower.
Page 202: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, are driving.
Page 203: Loss Of Control
• in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to signal and move back into the right lane. Remember pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For that your right outside mirror is convex. The one thing, following too closely reduces your area vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther of vision, especially if you are following a larger...
Page 204 Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. will want to slow down and adjust your driving to Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable these conditions.
Page 205: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 206: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 207 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some car washes can cause problems, rain can make it harder to see road signs and too.
Page 208: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just your Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep parking lamps — to help make you more visible puddles or standing water, water can come in to others.
Page 209: 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 210: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic.
Page 211: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Here are some things you can check before a trip: The exit speed is usually posted. • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not Are all windows clean inside and outside? to your sense of motion.
Page 212: 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 213 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, ignition off is dangerous.
Page 214: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Also see Tires on page 5-49. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 215 If you have the traction control system (TCS), it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the TCS off if you ever need to. You should turn the TCS off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 216: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
• Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so hard Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake so If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer.
Page 217 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 218: 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 219: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Vehicle Certiﬁcation label.
Page 220: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the tire 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of size of the original equipment tires (C) and the cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more the “XXX”...
Page 221 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 1 = Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg)
Page 222 Certiﬁcation Label Example 3 Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 3 = A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the Subtract Occupant rear edge of the driver’s door. Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (91 kg) ×...
Page 223 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross tools, packages, or anything else – they will go as fast Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads as the vehicle goes.
Page 224: Towing
Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if •...
Page 225: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all of its If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed wheels on the ground. If you have a two-wheel-drive with two of its wheels on the ground. To dolly tow vehicle, it can be towed with two of its wheels on your vehicle, do the following: the ground.
Page 226: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different CAUTION: than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 227: P.o. Box
• During the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a Chevrolet Customer Assistance trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do P.O. Box 33170 not make starts at full throttle. This helps your...
Page 228: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you are using a weight-carrying or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). to measure because it affects the total or gross weight Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight of your vehicle.
Page 229: Safety Chains
Hitches Safety Chains It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. You should always attach chains between your vehicle Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the a few reasons why you will need the right hitch. Here tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from are some rules to follow: contacting the road if it becomes separated from...
Page 230: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 231: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Passing Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You will need more passing distance up ahead when When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have you are towing a trailer. And, because you are a extra wiring. good deal longer, you will need to go much farther The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to you signal a turn or lane change.
Page 232: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down CAUTION: while you do the following: • Start your engine. You really should not park your vehicle, with a •...
Page 233 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle will need service more often when you are Your vehicle may be equipped with a four-pin trailer pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for towing harness. This harness has a four-pin trailer more on this.
Page 234 NOTES 4-44...
Page 235: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Battery ............5-35 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Jump Starting ..........5-36 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your All-Wheel Drive ..........5-41 Vehicle ............5-5 Bulb Replacement ..........5-43 Fuel ..............5-5 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-43 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 and Parking Lamps ........5-43...
Page 236 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Sheet Metal Damage ........5-80 Spare Tire ..........5-66 Finish Damage ..........5-81 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ....5-72 Underbody Maintenance ........5-81 Compact Spare Tire ........5-74 Chemical Paint Spotting .........5-81 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....5-82 Appearance Care ..........5-74 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-75...
Page 237: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to emit chemicals known to the State of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs.
Page 238: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, CAUTION: see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Page 239: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Octane Your Vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can get a heavy knocking noise when you drive.
Page 240: 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 241: 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 242: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 243 CAUTION: CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 244: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: Hood Release Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in To open the hood, do the following: your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from 1. Pull the handle located the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
Page 245 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the 2.
Page 246: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 247: Engine Oil
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13.
Page 248: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the...
Page 249: Engine Oil Additives
Look for two things: You should look for this information on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identiﬁed as meeting • GM6094M GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM on the front of the oil container.
Page 250: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 251: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be The engine air cleaner/ﬁlter is located in the engine unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 252 How to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the following: Cleaner/Filter 1. Turn off the engine. To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt.
Page 253 3. Disconnect the crank case ventilation tube. 4. Loosen the screws on the clamps holding the air outlet duct in place. Do not pry the clamps off. 5. Remove the air outlet duct. 5-19...
Page 254 9. Reattach the air outlet duct and tighten the screws on the clamps that hold the duct in place. 10. Reconnect the crank case ventilation tube. 11. Reconnect the air ﬂow sensor electrical connector. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 255: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. A page 5-24.
Page 256: What To Use
What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage warranty.
Page 257: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 258: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the CAUTION: engine is cool. Steam from an overheated engine can burn CAUTION: you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 259: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can try this for a minute or so: be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be 1.
Page 260: Overheated Engine Protection
Overheated Engine Protection Cooling System Operating Mode When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
Page 261 CAUTION: CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine can start up even when the engine is not parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If running and can injure you. Keep hands, you do, you can be burned.
Page 262: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See CAUTION: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-26 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 263 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. CAUTION: Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or CAUTION: some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 264 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper ® cap when the cooling system, including the coolant DEX-COOL coolant mixture, to the COLD surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator FILL line.
Page 265: Windshield Washer Fluid
Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down. If the coolant is not at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 3 and reinstall the pressure cap. If the coolant is not at the proper level when the system cools down again, see your dealer.
Page 266 Adding Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow Open the cap with the the manufacturer’s instructions for adding washer symbol on it. Add water. washer ﬂuid until the • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. tank is full.
Page 267: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too Brake Fluid much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when Your brake master cylinder work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 268: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum applied. This does not mean something is wrong with brakes. your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads...
Page 269: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many chemicals known to the State of California to cause parts have to be of top quality and work well together if cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 270: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it vehicle.
Page 271 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories To access the remote on during the jump starting procedure, they could positive (+) terminal, be damaged. The repairs would not be covered remove the fuse by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and block cover.
Page 272 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 273 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 274 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may 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 275: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 276: Rear Drive Module
Carrier Assembly-Differential To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. (Rear Drive Module) If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, When to Check and Change Lubricant you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 277: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-47. To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this 1.
Page 278 3. Gently pull the radiator cover/front grill toward you and pull the front grill trim bar away from the headlamp lens. The front grill bar is attached to the headlamp lens with a hidden clip. 4. Remove the three headlamp assembly attachment screws.
Page 279 6. Press the clip (A) on the electrical connector when replacing the low-beam or high-beam bulb, then pull it straight off. Turn the bulb retaining ring (B) counterclockwise to remove it and then pull the bulb assembly straight out. For all other bulbs, turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out from the headlamp assembly.
Page 280: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 2. Remove the taillamp screws. and Back-up Lamps A. Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp B. Stoplamp/Taillamp C. Sidemarker Lamp D. Back-up Lamp 3. Carefully slide the taillamp assembly outward to clear the stud (see arrow) To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: and then rearward and 1.
Page 281: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs 5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket. 6. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket. Exterior Lamp Bulb Number 7. Insert the bulb socket into the taillamp housing and Back-up Lamps turn it clockwise to secure. Front Parking Lamp 194 N/A 8.
Page 282: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here’s how to replace the windshield wiper blades: 1.
Page 283: Tires
To replace the backglass mounted wiper blade, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Turn the rear wiper off. 2. Pull the wiper away from the backglass. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires 3. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting are dangerous.
Page 284: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC Useful information about a tire is molded into its speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC sidewall.
Page 285 (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Page 286: Tire Size
Tire Size diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B means belted-bias ply construction. The following illustration shows an example of a typical (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. passenger vehicle tire size. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load range and speed rating of the tire.
Page 287 Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when...
Page 288 Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact tire that has a particular side that faces outward when with the road. mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, called “wear bars,”...
Page 289: 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 290: 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 inﬂated (8 000 to 13 000 km). simply by looking at them.
Page 291: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and One way to tell when it is rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and time for new tires is to Loading Information label.
Page 292: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on Mixing tires could cause you to lose control your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29.
Page 293: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 294: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned representing the tire’s resistance to the generation and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 295: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 296: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is If your vehicle has P235/65R16 or P235/60R17 dangerous. You cannot know how it has been size tires, do not use tire chains, there is not used or how far it has been driven.
Page 297: If A Tire Goes Flat
Notice: If your vehicle has P215/70R16 size tires, A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a use tire chains only where legal and only when you skid and may require the same correction you would must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are use in a skid.
Page 298: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s To be even more certain the vehicle will not hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-5 for more information.
Page 299: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The spare tire is located under the load ﬂoor in the rear cargo area. You may need to remove the rear compartment storage panel/cover and/or the table to access the load ﬂoor. See Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover on page 2-37 and Table on page 2-39 for more information.
Page 300: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and 5. Remove the wing-bolt on the jack and then Installing the Spare Tire remove it. You must take off the wheel cover or hubcap, if equipped, to reach the wheel bolts. 1. Loosen all ﬁve hex-shaped plastic caps by turning the wrench...
Page 301 4. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt head and rotate the wheel wrench clockwise. That will raise the lift head a little. 5. Place the jack near the ﬂat tire. Notice: Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle.
Page 302 With the jack head positioned correctly on the metal Do not lift the vehicle using the plastic lower body jacking ﬂange, it should look like this from panel. underneath. 7. Put the compact spare tire near you. 5-68...
Page 303 CAUTION: CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you maintenance or repairs is dangerous without could be badly injured or killed. Never get the appropriate safety equipment and training.
Page 304 9. Remove all of the wheel nuts. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 305 12. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. CAUTION: CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If accident.
Page 306: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 15. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross and Tools sequence, as shown. CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Page 307 3. Install the jack in the left side panel of cargo area and secure with the wing bolt. 4. Remove the wheel stow rod from the left side of the ﬂoor compartment. 5. Screw the threaded wheel stow rod onto the spare tire bracket.
Page 308: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Notice: Tire chains will not ﬁt your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your compact spare. the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 309: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
They can all be hazardous — some more than When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too. speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on Do not use any of these products unless this manual surfaces for which they were not intended.
Page 310: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister remove a soil from any interior surface.
Page 311: Leather
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial Plastic Surfaces upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst. If the locally A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation remove dust.
Page 312: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it CAUTION: clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 313: Finish Care
Finish Care Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather, and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. To help keep the paint ﬁnish looking Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by new, keep the vehicle in a garage or covered whenever hand may be necessary to remove residue from possible.
Page 314: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners be covered by your warranty.
Page 315: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair attack painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Page 316: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior surface contamination. Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, and protects ﬁnish.
Page 317: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 318: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power seats. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 319: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage PRNDL/ PRNDL/Powertrain PWR TRN BCM (IGN) Body Control Module AIRBAG Airbag System Body Control Module, Inside BCM/ISRVM Rearview Mirror TURN Turn Signals HTD SEATS Heated Seats Body Control Module, Heating, BCM/HVAC Ventilation and Air Conditioning HZRD Hazard Warning Flashers RADIO...
Page 320: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Relays Usage PARK LAMP Parking Lamps Relay HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air BLOWER Conditioning Blower Motor DR LCK Door Locks Relay PASS DR Passenger Door Unlock Relay UNLOCK DRV DR Driver Door Unlock Relay UNLCK HEAD LAMP Headlamps The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment.
Page 321 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage ABS PWR Anti-Lock Brake System PWR TRAIN Powertrain RR WIPER Rear Window Wiper FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump FRT WIPER Front Window Wiper A/C DIODE Air Conditioning Diode SUNROOF Sunroof Accessory Power Outlet, Cargo AUX 2/CARGO Outlet Electronic Throttle Control BRAKE Brake System...
Page 322 Relays Usage Relays Usage ENG MAIN Engine Relay STARTER Starter Relay RELAY RR WIPER Rear Window Wiper Relay REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger Relay FRT WIPER Front Window Wiper Relay FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay PWR WDW Power Windows Relay COOL FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Relay COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High Relay A/C CLUTCH...
Page 323: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.76 lbs 0.8 kg Cooling System 10.6 qt 10.0 L Engine Oil with Filter 4.5 qt...
Page 324 NOTES 5-90...
Page 325 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-8 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-8 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-9 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 326: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, Introduction replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and necessary to keep your vehicle in good working change as recommended.
Page 327: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information. vehicle in good working condition.
Page 328: Scheduled Maintenance
If you want to purchase service information, see Service If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
Page 329 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life • • system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 330: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000)
Page 331: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc.
Page 332: Engine Oil Level Check
Owner Checks and Services (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21 for These owner checks and services should be performed what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, pressure cap, and ﬁller neck.
Page 333: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check At Least Once a Year ® Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL Starter Switch Check coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check CAUTION: Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if When you are doing this inspection, the...
Page 334: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control Ignition Transaxle Lock Check System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the CAUTION: shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 335: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Park (P) Mechanism Check parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With CAUTION: the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular...
Page 336: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Use only T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic (GM Part No. U.S. 88900925, in Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Transaxle Canada 22689186). See Automatic number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from Transaxle Fluid on page 5-21. your dealer.
Page 337: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22665802 — Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF47 Fuel Filter 22676397 —...
Page 338: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 339 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 340 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 341: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 342: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Communication Centre by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have...
Page 343: Online Owner Center
STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are This program is available in all 50 states and the District committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain mileage, and other factors.
Page 344: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free Fax Number: 313-381-0022 number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes From U.S. Virgin Islands: to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to 1-800-496-9994 Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. Fax Number: 313-381-0022...
Page 345: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Canada — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas — Customer Assistance This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Page 346: 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 347: 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 348: 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 349: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s...
Page 350: Reporting Safety Defects
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to on-board systems do not record sounds, such as the special equipment that can read the information conversation of vehicle occupants. if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data.
Page 351: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in Washington, D.C. 20590 a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer You can also obtain other information about motor Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: vehicle safety from the hotline.
Page 352: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Current and Past Model Order Forms Case Unit Repair Manual Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, This manual provides information on unit repair service please specify year and model name of the vehicle. procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 353 Appearance Care (cont.) Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-75 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ....... 3-18 Fabric/Carpet ..........5-76 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Finish Care ..........5-79 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-84 Finish Damage ..........5-81 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ......... 5-17 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Air Conditioning ..........
Page 354 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ............5-21 California Fuel ..........5-6 Operation ........... 2-19 Canadian Owners ..........ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......5-89 Carbon Monoxide ....2-10, 2-25, 4-24, 4-36 Care of Battery ............5-35 Safety Belts ..........5-78 Run-Down Protection ........3-17 Your CD Player ...........
Page 355 Child Restraints (cont.) Coolant Top Strap ........... 1-41 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-31 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-42 Engine Temperature Warning Light ....3-31 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-39 Heater, Engine ..........2-18 Chime Level Adjustment ........3-80 Cooling System ..........
Page 356 Dome Lamp ........... 3-16 Electrical System (cont.) Door Windshield Wiper Fuses ....... 5-84 Delayed Locking ........... 2-7 Engine Locks ............2-6 Air Cleaner/Filter ......... 5-17 Power Door Locks ......... 2-7 Battery ............5-35 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....2-8 Change Engine Oil Light ....... 3-35 Rear Door Security Locks .......
Page 357 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-79 Flat Tire ............5-63 Gage Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-64 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-31 Flat Tire, Storing ..........5-72 Fuel ............3-38 Fluid Speedometer ..........3-25 Automatic Transaxle ........5-21 Tachometer ..........3-25 Windshield Washer ........5-31 Garment Hooks ..........
Page 358 Heated Seats ........... 1-4 Heater ............3-19 Keyless Entry System ........2-3 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ....... 1-2 Keys ............... 2-2 Highbeam On Light ......... 3-36 Highway Hypnosis ........... 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-22 Hood Release ............. 5-10 Labelling, Tire Sidewall ........
Page 359 Light (cont.) Low Traction ..........3-30 Maintenance Schedule Malfunction Indicator ........3-32 Additional Required Services ......6-6 Oil Pressure ..........3-34 At Each Fuel Fill ........... 6-8 Reduced Engine Power ........ 3-36 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Safety Belt Reminder ........3-26 At Least Once a Year ........
Page 360 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-15 Park (P) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-13 Shifting Into ..........2-23 Shifting Out of ..........2-24 Parking Brake ............2-22 Over Things That Burn ......... 2-25 Odometer ............3-25 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..... 3-21 Odometer, Trip ..........
Page 361 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ........7-11 Radios ............3-39 General Motors ........... 7-11 Care of Your CD Player ....... 3-79 United States Government ......7-10 Care of Your CDs ........3-79 Restraint System Check Radio with CD ........3-40, 3-50 Checking the Restraint Systems ....
Page 362 Safety Belts (cont.) Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....1-60 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ....1-24 Setting the Time ..........3-40 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....... 1-11 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-80 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ......1-23 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-23 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......
Page 363 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...... 4-28 Tires (cont.) Sun Visors ............. 2-12 Installing the Spare Tire ........ 5-66 Sunroof ............2-41 Removing the Flat Tire ......... 5-66 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-65 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools .... 5-72 Tire Sidewall Labelling ........
Page 364 Warnings (cont.) Safety and Symbols ......... iii Understanding Radio Reception ......3-79 Vehicle Damage ..........iv Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-59 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ......5-60 Replacement ..........5-61 Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-39 Windows ............2-11 Vehicle Power ............

Chevrolet 2005 Equinox Owner's Manual

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

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

All-Wheel Drive

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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