Page 1: Table Of Contents
2007 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......7 Instrument Panel ........147 Front Seats ..........9 Instrument Panel Overview ....150 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........15 ........168 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, ..........18 and Indicators ........
Page 2 Tires ............. 351 Customer Assistance Information ..... 425 Appearance Care ........386 Customer Assistance and Information ..426 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ......396 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 440 Electrical System ........397 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ..443 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ....
Page 3: Canadian Owners
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute P.O. Box 07130 the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” Detroit, MI 48207 for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Litho in U.S.A. © Part No. 15863014 B Second Printing...
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown Notice: These mean there is something along with the text describing the operation or that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 9 Center Front Passenger Position ....34 Manual Passenger Seat ........ 9 Rear Seat Passengers ........ 35 Power Seats ..........9 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....37 Manual Lumbar ........... 10 Safety Belt Pretensioners ......
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Airbag System ..........68 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..82 Where Are the Airbags? ......71 Adding Equipment to Your When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ....73 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......83 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ....75 Restraint System Check .......
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats Manual Passenger Seat Your vehicle may have a manual passenger seat. Driver’s Seat with Manual Lumbar, Power Seat Control, and Power Recline shown If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats.
Page 10: Heated Seats
Your driver’s seat may have power reclining Lift up on the lever repeatedly to increase lumbar seatbacks. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” support. Push down on the lever repeatedly to under Reclining Seatbacks on page 11 for decrease lumbar support. more information. Heated Seats Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this...
Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicle may have a manual recline function on the front passenger’s seat. There may be Manual Reclining Seatbacks manual recline on the driver’s seat. CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 12 To return the seatback to an upright position, The driver’s seat may have a power reclining do the following: seatback. The control used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion rear of 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure the horizontal power seat control.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts 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 14: Center Seat
Center Seat Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Your vehicle may have a front center seat. There are cupholders on the underside of the seat cushion.
Page 15: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Insert the key into the slot in the mini buckle and press the release button. Split Folding Rear Seat Flip and Fold Feature If your vehicle has this feature, you can ﬂip the bottom seat cushion(s) forward and fold the seatback(s) down for an extended ﬂat cargo area.
Page 16 3. Lower the To return the seats to the normal position, do the seatback(s) by following: pulling forward on the tab located CAUTION: on the outboard side of the seatback(s). If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 17 Make sure the safety belt label is facing the same direction as the release button of CAUTION: the mini buckle. Make sure the belt is not twisted. Push and pull on the latch plate to A safety belt that is improperly routed, be sure it is secure.
Page 18: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a This part of the manual tells you how to use cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. safety belts properly. It also tells you some things In a collision, people riding in these areas you should not do with safety belts.
Page 19 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 When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast it will be a bad one. as it goes.
Page 20 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 21 The person keeps going until stopped by or the instrument panel... something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 22: 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 23: 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 This part is only for people of adult size. safety belts? Be aware that there are special things to know You may be an excellent driver, but if you are about safety belts and children.
Page 24: Driver Position
Driver Position The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, Lap-Shoulder Belt let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how 4.
Page 25 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the The lap part of the belt should be worn low and safety belt through the latch plate to fully snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 26 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 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 29 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 30 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 31 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 32: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt 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 33: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt women.
Page 34: Center Front Passenger Position
Center Front Passenger Position Lap Belt Your vehicle may have a center front seating position. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 35: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. It is very important for rear seat passengers to Here is how to wear one properly. buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Page 36 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 37: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides CAUTION: Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the belt is too loose.
Page 38 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies The elastic cord must be under the belt. ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt Then, place the guide over the belt, and and the guide on top.
Page 39 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 40: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, driver and right front passenger. Although you you should use it. cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt But if a safety belt is not long enough, your assembly.
Page 41: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Older Children An older child should wear a 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 42 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the CAUTION: shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Never do this. If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, Here two children are wearing the same move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 43: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 44 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)
Page 45 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 46 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in Newborn infants need complete support, four basic types. Selection of a particular including support for the head and neck. restraint should take into consideration This is necessary because a newborn not only the child’s weight, height, and age...
Page 47: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 48 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of for the child’s body with the harness and also the infant. The harness system holds the sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep or shelf-like shields.
Page 49 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 50 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child in the Vehicle restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.
Page 51 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the A child can be seriously injured or killed child within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come in a crash if the child is not properly down over each of the infant’s shoulders and secured in the child restraint.
Page 52: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the We recommend that children be secured in a right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 53 Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure CAUTION: (Continued) to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop If you need to secure a forward-facing and injure people in the vehicle.
Page 54: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH Children (LATCH) attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use The LATCH system holds a child restraint during the child restraint and its attachments.
Page 55 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built LATCH seating position that will accommodate a into the vehicle.
Page 56 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single Locations attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with Some child restraints that have a top tether top tether anchors.
Page 57 To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover. The top tether anchors are located under the trim covers on the rear seatback ﬁller panel behind each head restraint. Be sure to use an anchor Do not secure a child restraint in the right front located on the same side of the vehicle as passenger’s position if a national or local law...
Page 58 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor CAUTION: in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than If a LATCH-type child restraint is not one child restraint to a single anchor attached to anchors, the restraint will not could cause the anchor or attachment to be able to protect the child correctly.
Page 59 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety CAUTION: belt or the seat. When removing the child restraint, always remember to return the safety Children can be seriously injured or belts to their normal, stowed position before strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped folding the rear seat.
Page 60 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends If the position you are that the top tether be attached, attach and using has a ﬁxed tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, headrest and you are if equipped. Refer to the child restraint using a dual tether, instructions and the following steps: route the tether around...
Page 61: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 54. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 62 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 63: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the 6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and Center Front Seat Position tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors CAUTION: and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 54.
Page 64: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s A child in a rear-facing child restraint airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a can be seriously injured or killed if the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 65 See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children CAUTION: (Continued) (LATCH) on page 54 if your child restraint has a top tether. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure If you need to secure a forward-facing the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow child restraint in the right front seat, the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 66 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Page 67 8. If the airbag is off, the off indicator on the instrument panel will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint.
Page 68: Airbag System
Airbag System CAUTION: Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. You can be severely injured or killed in Your vehicle may also have roof-mounted side impact airbags. Roof-mounted side impact airbags a crash if you are not wearing your safety are available for the driver and the passenger belt —...
Page 69 CAUTION: CAUTION: Frontal airbags for the driver and right Both frontal and side impact airbags front passenger are designed to deploy inﬂate with great force, faster than the in moderate to severe frontal and near blink of an eye. If you are too close to an frontal crashes.
Page 70 There is an airbag readiness light on CAUTION: the instrument panel cluster, which shows Anyone who is up against, or very the airbag symbol. close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best The system checks the airbag electrical system protection for adults, but not for young for malfunctions.
Page 71: 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.
Page 72 If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly airbag for the right front passenger and the person behind the driver, it is in the ceiling above the seated directly behind that passenger, it is in side windows.
Page 73: 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 If something is between an occupant designed to inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate predetermined deployment threshold.
Page 74 If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a Frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) wall that does not move or deform, the threshold are not intended to inﬂate during vehicle level for the reduced deployment is about rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts.
Page 75: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal sensing system detects that the vehicle is collisions, even belted occupants can contact in a crash. The sensing system triggers a the steering wheel or the instrument panel.
Page 76: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an CAUTION: Airbag Inﬂates? After a frontal airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, When an airbag inﬂates, there may be so quickly that some people may not even realize dust in the air. This dust could cause the airbag inﬂated.
Page 77: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. deformation. Additional windshield breakage may The passenger airbag status indicator on the also occur from the right front passenger airbag. instrument panel will be visible when you turn •...
Page 78 The passenger sensing system will turn off the There is a label on your sun visor that says, right front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” conditions. The driver’s airbags are not part of This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is the passenger sensing system.
Page 79 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn CAUTION: (Continued) off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. Even though the passenger sensing • The system determines that an infant is system is designed to turn off the present in a rear-facing infant seat.
Page 80 If a child restraint has been installed and the The passenger sensing system is designed to on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall frontal airbag anytime the system senses the child restraint following the child restraint that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the...
Page 81 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This CAUTION: will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger’s airbag. If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 82: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped You do not want the system to inﬂate while Vehicle on page 83 for more information about someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer/ modiﬁcations that can affect how the system retailer and the service manual have information operates.
Page 83: Adding Equipment To Your
Adding Equipment to Your Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out Airbag-Equipped Vehicle whether this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the Is there anything I might add to the front front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing or sides of the vehicle that could keep the and diagnostic module, steering wheel,...
Page 84: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Checking the Restraint Systems Notice: If you damage the covering for Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder the driver’s or the right front passenger’s light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, airbag, or the side impact airbag covering...
Page 85: Replacing Restraint System Parts
Replacing Restraint System Parts If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to After a Crash have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system CAUTION: was not being used at the time of the collision.
Page 86 ✍ NOTES...
Page 87: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .............. 89 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..111 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..90 New Vehicle Break-In ........ 111 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Ignition Positions ........112 System Operation ........91 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ..... 113 Starting the Engine ........
Page 88 Section 2 Features and Controls ® OnStar System .......... 128 Storage Areas ..........144 Glove Box ..........144 Universal Home Remote System ....132 Cupholder(s) ..........144 System Identiﬁcation ........132 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ..... 144 Universal Home Remote System ....133 Center Console Storage Area ....
Page 89: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing...
Page 90: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) One key is used for the ignition and the System driver’s door. The remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 91: System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void System Operation authorization to use this equipment. The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked, At times you may notice a decrease in range. This and the trunk can be unlatched from about is normal for any remote keyless entry system.
Page 92 (Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will ﬂash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn will chirp when the lock button is pressed again within ﬁve seconds of the previous press of the lock button.
Page 93 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold this button for about one second to release Vehicle the trunk lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded for this feature to operate. to prevent another transmitter from unlocking (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and your vehicle.
Page 94 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Page 95 3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with Laws in some communities may restrict the use of the positive side of the battery facing down. remote starters. For example, requiring a person Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalent using remote start to have the vehicle in view type.
Page 96 3. If it is the ﬁrst remote start since the vehicle (Remote Start): Press and release the lock has been driven, repeat these steps, while button and then press and hold this button to use the engine is still running, to extend the engine the remote start feature.
Page 97: Remote Start Ready
The remote vehicle start feature provides two Also, the engine will turn off during a remote separate starts, each with 10 minutes of engine vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too running, or it provides one start with 10 minutes of high or if the oil pressure gets low.
Page 98: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme CAUTION: heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 99: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. A power door lock From the outside, use your key in the driver’s door switch is located on or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. From both front doors next to the inside, use the manual or power door locks.
Page 100: Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock Rear Door Security Locks The doors will automatically lock when the shift Your vehicle has rear door security locks, that lever is moved out of PARK (P). The automatic prevent passengers from opening the rear doors door locking feature cannot be disabled. from the inside.
Page 101: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection To use these locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and This feature helps prevent you from locking the turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. doors while your key is in the ignition. Always remember to take your key with you when exiting 2.
Page 102: Trunk
Trunk CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: It can be dangerous to drive with the • Make sure all other windows are shut. trunk lid open because carbon monoxide •...
Page 103 Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk To open the trunk from the outside, press the release handle as a tie-down or anchor point open trunk button on the remote keyless entry when securing items in the trunk as it could transmitter, if equipped.
Page 104: 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 105: Power Windows
Power Windows CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from extreme heat in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Page 106 Window Lockout See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 113. Each passenger door has its own window switch. (Window Lockout): The driver’s window switches also include a lockout switch. Press To lower the window, press and hold the front of the right side of the switch to prevent the the switch to the ﬁrst position until the window is at rear passengers from using their window switches.
Page 107: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Sun Visors Content Theft-Deterrent To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. Your vehicle may have the optional content They can be detached from the center retainer and theft-deterrent alarm system. slid along the rod to cover different areas of the To activate the theft-deterrent system: front window and turned to cover the side 1.
Page 108 ® Arming with the Power Lock Switch PASS-Key III+ The alarm system will arm when you use either ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio power lock switch to lock the doors while any door frequency subject to Federal Communications or the trunk is open and the key is removed Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry from the ignition.
Page 109: Pass-Key Iii+ Operation
Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other If the engine does not start and the security light on than an authorized service facility could void the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying authorization to use this equipment. to start the vehicle, the key may have a damaged transponder.
Page 110 See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can 4. Insert the new key to be programmed ® service PASS-Key III+ to get a new key blank that and turn it to the RUN position within is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates ﬁve seconds of removing the original key.
Page 111: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your • Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time Vehicle the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. New Vehicle Break-In Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Page 112: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions A (OFF): This is the only position in which the ignition key can be inserted or removed. This With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can be position locks the ignition and transaxle. It is a turned to four different positions: theft-deterrent feature.
Page 113: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Key In the Ignition The radio will work when the key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it OFF the radio will continue to work 10 minutes or is an easy target for joy riders or thieves.
Page 114 Starting Procedure Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn position immediately after cranking has ended, the ignition key to START. When the engine can overheat and damage the cranking starts, let go of the key.
Page 115: Engine Coolant Heater
Notice: Your engine is designed to work with 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC the electronics in your vehicle. If you add outlet. electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before CAUTION: adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
Page 116: Active Fuel Management
Automatic Transaxle Operation How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever on the temperature, the kind of oil you have, and steering column or on the console between some other things.
Page 117 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an CAUTION: automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes ﬁrst It can be dangerous to get out of your and then press the shift lever button before you vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in can shift from PARK (P) while the ignition is...
Page 118 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. not connect with the wheels. To restart when It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. If you need more power for passing, and you are: Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is •...
Page 119 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed even more than SECOND (2) without using more than DRIVE (D) without using your brakes. your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, You might choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D) or in deep snow or mud.
Page 120: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your The parking brake is left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it located to the left of the to the released position.
Page 121: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. CAUTION: 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle far as it will go.
Page 122: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine you or if you have the console shift lever, without ﬁrst pushing the button. If you can, it means that the Running shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock CAUTION: If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle...
Page 123: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 116.
Page 124: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the • Repairs were not done correctly. gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you •...
Page 125: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in CAUTION: PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 126: Mirrors
Mirrors There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the mirror. Press the button next to each lamp to turn it on and off. Manual Rearview Mirror ® There are also OnStar buttons located at the bottom of the mirror face. See your dealer for more If the vehicle has this mirror, it has a lever located at information on the system and how to subscribe to the bottom of the mirror between the two lamps.
Page 127: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Heated Outside Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the surface of the The controls for the outside mirrors will heat when the rear window outside power mirrors defogger is activated. See “Rear Window Defogger” are located on the under Climate Control System on page 168 for driver’s door armrest.
Page 128: Onstar ® System
® ® OnStar System Conditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. For more information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, contact ® OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or ® TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button ® to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Page 129 Available Services with Available Services included with ® ® Safe & Sound Plan Directions & Connections Plan • • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment All Safe and Sound Plan Services • • Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or ®...
Page 130 ® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor How OnStar Service Works ® ® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar In order to provide you with OnStar services, ® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability access location-based weather, local traffic reports, of recording and transmitting vehicle information.
Page 131 ® OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is Your vehicle must have a working electrical ® in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a system (including adequate battery power) for the ® wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar equipment to operate.
Page 132: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System System Identiﬁcation Your vehicle may have a Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round LED indicator lights above Determine which Universal Home Remote your the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the vehicle has and then read the pages following for instructions under Universal Home Remote System instructions on programming your speciﬁc system.
Page 133: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 134 Programming the Universal Home Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because Remote System of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have Follow these steps to program up to three another person available to assist you in the devices: programming steps.
Page 135 Some entry gates and garage door openers 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener may require you to substitute Step 3 with receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and or “Smart” button. This can usually be Canadian Programming”...
Page 136 Gate Operator and Canadian Using Universal Home Remote Programming Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter The indicator light will come on while the signal is signals to time out or quit after several seconds being transmitted.
Page 137: Operation (With Three Round Led)
Reprogramming a Single Universal Universal Home Remote System Home Remote Button Operation (With Three Round LED) To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button.
Page 138 Read the instructions completely before attempting Programming a garage door opener involves to program the transmitter. Because of the steps time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure involved, it may be helpful to have another person before you begin. If you do not follow these actions, available to assist you in programming the the device will time out and you will have to repeat transmitter.
Page 139 3. Immediately return to your vehicle. Press and hold the universal home remote button that you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 20 seconds.
Page 140 Programming Universal Home Follow these steps to program up to three devices: Remote — Fixed Code Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin.
Page 141 Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions Your panel of switches may not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on your hand-held transmitter may be labeled, as follows: •...
Page 142 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: • When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” • When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” • If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.”...
Page 143 Reprogramming Universal Home 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly press and release all three Remote Buttons buttons at the same time. The indicator lights You can reprogram any of the three buttons by will turn on. repeating the instructions.
Page 144: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may have a front center console Glove Box storage area. To open the front center console storage area, pull up on the latch located in To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. the front of the console lid.
Page 145: Sunroof
Convenience Net (Vent/Express-Open): To vent the sunroof when it is closed, press this switch once. The vehicle may have a convenience net located When using the vent, the sunshade should be fully on the back wall of the trunk. opened. The sunshade can be opened or closed manually by sliding it rearward or forward.
Page 146 ✍ NOTES...
Page 147: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......150 Electric Power Management ...... 165 Hazard Warning Flashers ......152 Battery Run-Down Protection ..... 166 Other Warning Devices ......152 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......167 Horn ............152 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ....168 Tilt Wheel ..........
Page 148 Section 3 Instrument Panel Tire Pressure Light ........184 Audio System(s) ......... 215 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......185 Setting the Time ........216 Oil Pressure Light ........188 Radio with CD (Base) ....... 219 Security Light ..........189 Radio with CD (MP3) ........ 225 Fog Lamp Light .........
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Page 150: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 151 The main components of your instrument panel are listed here: A. Air Vent. See Outlet Adjustment on page 172. L. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 153. B. Remote Trunk Release Button. See “Remote Trunk Release” under Trunk on page 102. M.
Page 152: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. again to turn the ﬂashers off. They also let police know you have a problem. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, the turn The front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on signals will not work.
Page 153: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The steering wheel can be raised to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The tilt wheel lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 154: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals If the arrow ﬂashes faster than normal as you signal a turn or a lane change, a signal bulb may The turn signal has two upward (for right) and be burned out and other drivers will not see two downward (for left) positions.
Page 155: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever blades before using them. If they are frozen to the toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 156: Windshield Washer
(Delay): The wiper speed can be set for a long CAUTION: or short delay between wiping cycles. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to the top In freezing weather, do not use your of the lever, the shorter the delay.
Page 157: Cruise Control
Cruise Control CAUTION: (Continued) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without Cruise control can be dangerous on keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can slippery roads. On such roads, fast really help on long trips.
Page 158 Setting Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is left side of the set, or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. steering wheel. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed.
Page 159 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts To reduce your speed while using cruise control: off the cruise control, but it does not need to •...
Page 160: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well the cruise control will work on hills The exterior lamps depends upon the vehicle speed, load and the control is located on steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, the instrument panel you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to the left of the...
Page 161 The exterior lamps control has four positions: (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the (Off): Brieﬂy turn the control to this position to following lamps listed below. A warning chime will turn off the automatic light control. Brieﬂy turn sound if you open the driver’s door when the to this position again to turn automatic light control ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.
Page 162: Delayed Headlamps
Delayed Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System The delayed headlamps feature provides a period of exterior lighting as you leave the area around Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier your vehicle. The feature is activated when for others to see the front of your vehicle during the the headlamps are on due to the automatic day.
Page 163: Fog Lamps
When it is dark enough outside, the low-beam When the headlamps are changed to high-beam, headlamps will turn off and the headlamps the fog lamps also go off. and parking lamps will turn on. The other lamps Some localities have laws that require the that come on with the headlamps will also headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Page 164: Dome Lamp
Dome Lamp When the ignition is on, illuminated entry is inactive, which means the courtesy lamps will not The dome lamp will come on when you open a come on unless a door is opened. door. You can also turn this lamp on by turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise.
Page 165: Delayed Exit Lighting
Delayed Exit Lighting Reading Lamps This feature illuminates the interior for a period of The vehicle has reading lamps that also act as the time after the key is removed from the ignition. dome lamp. Press the button to turn them on and off.
Page 166: Battery Run-Down Protection
The battery can be discharged at idle if the If this message is displayed, it is recommended electrical loads are very high. This is true for all that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) as possible.
Page 167: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Certain accessory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in Your vehicle has three 12-volt outlets which can be blown vehicle and adapter fuses. If you experience used to plug in electrical equipment such as a a problem, see your dealer for additional cellular telephone, a compact disc player, etc.
Page 168: Climate Controls
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls Your vehicle may have an ashtray and a cigarette Climate Control System lighter. The ashtray and cigarette lighter may be located in the console, if your vehicle has one, This vehicle may have a dual or single climate otherwise, they may be located in the center control system.
Page 169 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield and side window outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically select Outside Air. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode.
Page 170 (Outside Air): Press this button to turn on (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn outside air. When this mode is on, outside air the air conditioning system on or off. When will circulate throughout your vehicle. When the A/C is pressed, an indicator light will come on to button is pressed, an indicator light will come on to let you know that the air conditioning is on.
Page 171 Using these settings together for long periods of Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows time may cause the air inside of your vehicle are clear. to become too dry. To prevent this from Turn the right knob clockwise to select the defog happening, after the air inside of your vehicle has or defrost mode.
Page 172: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to Use the thumbwheel located below or to the side of remove fog from the rear window. the outlet, to change the direction of the air ﬂow. <...
Page 173: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter This vehicle has a passenger compartment particulate air ﬁlter. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, under the air inlet grille. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from air entering the Climate Control System.
Page 174: 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 Indicators gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and When one of the warning lights comes on and gages on your vehicle.
Page 175: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically.
Page 176: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The tachometer displays the engine speed in miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour revolutions per minute (rpm). (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle Notice: If you operate the engine with the has been driven in either miles (used in the United tachometer in the shaded warning area, your...
Page 177: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or people to buckle their safety belts. The driver safety START, a chime will sound for several seconds to belt light will also be provided and stay on for remind the front passenger to buckle their safety...
Page 178: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical If the airbag readiness light stays on after system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there you start your vehicle, it means the airbag is an electrical problem.
Page 179: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag (may inﬂate).
Page 180 If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at CAUTION: all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your Even though the passenger sensing dealer/retailer for service. system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if the CAUTION:...
Page 181: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided The charging system into two parts. If one part is not working, the other light will come on brieﬂy part can still work and stop you. For good braking, when you turn on though, you need both parts working well.
Page 182: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your Warning Light parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after Your vehicle may have your parking brake is fully released, it means you an Anti-Lock Brake...
Page 183: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Warning Light For vehicles equipped The engine coolant with the traction control temperature warning system, this warning light will come on when light should come the engine has on brieﬂy when the overheated.
Page 184: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light This light comes on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to RUN. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves towards the “H” This light will also come on when one or more of (United States) or the shaded in thermostat your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated.
Page 185: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This light will ﬂash for approximately 60 seconds indicated by the system before any problem is and then stay on if a problem is detected with apparent. This may prevent more serious damage the Tire Pressure Monitor system. to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 360 diagnosing any malfunction.
Page 186 This light should come on, as a check to show If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, you it is working, when the ignition is on and the see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. engine is not running. If the light does not If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do come on, have it repaired.
Page 187 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The Some state/provincial and local governments have condition will usually be corrected when the or may begin programs to inspect the emission electrical system dries out.
Page 188: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light This light tells you there could be a problem with the engine oil pressure. CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so The light goes on when you turn your key to RUN or hot that it catches ﬁre.
Page 189: Security Light
Security Light Cruise Control Light For information This light comes on regarding this light, whenever you set the see Theft-Deterrent cruise control. Systems on page 107. The light goes out when the cruise control is Fog Lamp Light turned off. See Cruise Control on page 157 for more information.
Page 190: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Fuel Gage • The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. • The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All messages will appear in the DIC display located below the speedometer in the instrument panel cluster.
Page 191: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Buttons If your vehicle has these features, the DIC also displays the compass direction and the outside The buttons are the air temperature when viewing the trip and fuel trip/fuel, vehicle information. The compass direction appears on the information, top right corner of the DIC display.
Page 192 Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately (Customization): Press this button to by pressing the set/reset button while the desired customize the feature settings on your vehicle. trip odometer is displayed. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 208 for more information.
Page 193 Fuel Range If your vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be displayed. See “FUEL Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE LEVEL LOW” under DIC Warnings and Messages displays. This display shows the approximate on page 199 for more information. number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling.
Page 194 Instantaneous Economy and Active Fuel For vehicles with a V8 engine, when Active Fuel Management™ is active, 4CYL MODE will display. Management™ Indicator When Active Fuel Management™ is inactive, Press the trip/fuel button until INST ECONOMY 8CYL MODE will display. displays.
Page 195: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Information Menu Items Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be (Vehicle Information): Press this button to careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. scroll through the following menu items: It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil Oil Life...
Page 196 Compass Zone If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising Your vehicle may have this feature. Under certain you to check the pressure in a speciﬁc tire circumstances, such as during a long distance will appear in the display.
Page 197: Dic Compass
DIC Compass 3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the ﬁrst transmitter at the same time for Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver about 15 seconds. Information Center (DIC). A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched.
Page 198 To adjust for compass variance, use the following 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through procedure: and select the appropriate variance zone. Navigate to one of the trip/fuel menu screens Compass Variance Procedure to view the direction the vehicle is moving. 1.
Page 199: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the Compass Calibration Procedure driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver 1.
Page 200 AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. This message displays when the automatic The normal battery voltage range is headlamps are turned off. See Exterior Lamps on 11.5 to 15.5 volts. page 160 for more information. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when service is required...
Page 201 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the tire pressure in This message displays when the driver’s door is one of the tires needs to be checked. This message not closed properly. When this message appears, also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT make sure that the driver’s door is closed REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs completely.
Page 202 ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE This message displays when the vehicle’s engine Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the oil is low. Fill the oil to the proper level as soon as engine is overheating, severe engine damage possible.
Page 203 ERROR LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays while viewing the odometer This message displays when the driver’s side rear or trip odometers if there is a problem with the door is not closed properly. When this message instrument panel cluster. See your dealer for appears, make sure that the driver’s side rear door service.
Page 204 PASSENGER DOOR OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays when the front passenger’s This message displays when the passenger’s door is not closed properly. When this message side rear door is not closed properly. When this appears, make sure that the front passenger’s message appears, make sure that the passenger’s door is closed completely.
Page 205 SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM This message displays when a problem is detected with the power steering system. When This message displays when there is a problem this message is displayed, you may notice that the with the generator and battery charging systems. effort required to steer the vehicle increases or Driving with this problem could drain the battery.
Page 206 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays if a part on the Tire This message displays when a non-emissions Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
Page 207 TIGHTEN GAS CAP Any of the following conditions may cause the TCS to turn off: This message may be displayed if the gas cap is • The TCS is turned off by pressing the traction not on, or is not fully tightened. Check the gas control button.
Page 208: Dic Vehicle Customization
TRUNK OPEN DIC Vehicle Customization This message displays when the trunk is not Your vehicle has customization capabilities closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is that allow you to program certain features to closed completely. See Trunk on page 102. one preferred setting.
Page 209 Entering the Feature Settings Menu Press the customization button until the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset PARK (P). button to display all DIC messages in English. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is DISPLAY LANGUAGE recommended that the headlamps are...
Page 210 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. This feature allows you to select whether or not Select one of the available choices and press the to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. set/reset button while it is displayed on the It also allows you to select which doors and DIC to select it.
Page 211 LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps will ﬂash Press the customization button until REMOTE when you press the lock button on the RKE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. transmitter. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on the second button to scroll through the following choices: press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 212 EXIT LIGHTING APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the amount of This feature allows you to select whether or not to time you want the exterior lamps to remain have the exterior lights turn on brieﬂy during on when it is dark enough outside. This happens low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using after the key is turned from RUN to OFF.
Page 213 REMOTE START NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to Select one of the available choices and press the turn the remote start off or on. The remote set/reset button while it is displayed on the start feature allows you to start the engine from DIC to select it.
Page 214 FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the This feature allows you to exit the FEATURE customization features back to their factory SETTINGS menu. default settings. Press the customization button until FEATURE Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS PRESS TO EXIT appears in SETTINGS appears on the DIC display.
Page 215: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) CAUTION: Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself This system provides you with a far greater with its features. access to audio stations and song listings. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a Giving extended attention to entertainment safer driving experience.
Page 216: Setting The Time
• Setting the Time Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and Without Date Display adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CD radio stations using the presets and steering Player wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Page 217 3. Press the pushbutton located under any 3. Press the button again until the clock one of the labels that you want to change. display stops ﬂashing to set the currently Every time the pushbutton is pressed again, displayed time; otherwise, the ﬂashing stops the time or the date if selected, increases after ﬁve seconds and the current time by one.
Page 218 Six-Disc CD (MP3) Player The date does not automatically display. The only way to see the date is by pressing the MENU button This type of radio has a MENU button instead of and then the button when the radio is on. The the clock button to set the time and date.
Page 219: Radio With Cd (Base)
Radio with CD (Base) Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The selection displays. (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. © ¨ SEEK : Press the SEEK arrows to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there.
Page 220 Setting Preset Stations EQ (Equalization): Press this button to select preset equalization settings. Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered To return to the manual mode, press the EQ button pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: until Manual displays or starts to manually adjust the bass or treble by pressing the...
Page 221 Loc (Locked): This message displays while the There can be an increase in skipping, difficulty in ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio. ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD.
Page 222 If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in RDM (Random): With the random setting, you this section. can listen to CD tracks in random, rather than sequential order. To use random, do the following: EJECT: Press this button to eject the CD. 1.
Page 223 CD Messages (Information): Press this button to switch the display between the track number, elapsed time of CHECK DISC: If an error message displays the track, and the time. When the ignition is off, and/or the CD ejects, it could be for one of the press this button to display the time.
Page 224 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack volume of the portable player. You might need to located on the lower right side of the faceplate. make additional volume adjustments from the This is not an audio output;...
Page 225: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display. In rare cases, a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. XM™...
Page 226 Playing the Radio Finding a Station (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, system on and off. FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio increase or decrease the volume.
Page 227 FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, can be programmed as favorites using the MP3, and RDS Features): Press this button six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station to display additional text information related to the frequency labels and by using the radio favorites current FM-RDS or XM™...
Page 228 The number of favorites pages can be setup using Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to the MENU button. To setup the number of adjust the highlighted setting. The highlighted favorites pages, perform the following steps: setting can also be adjusted by pressing either SEEK arrow, FWD (forward), or 1.
Page 229 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Category (CAT) Station BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to ﬁnd XM™ stations while the radio is in the XM™ or fade, press the knob until the speaker control mode.
Page 230 Radio Messages Undesired XM™ categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired Calibration Error: The audio system has been category, perform the following: calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio setup menu.
Page 231 Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or LOAD : Press this button to load CDs into the radio is turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
Page 232 If there is no apparent damage, try a known EJECT: Press this button to eject CD(s). good CD. To eject the CD that is currently playing, press and release this button. A beep sounds and Ejecting Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more Disc displays.
Page 233 • Press the CD/AUX button, or for a six-disc CD REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse playback quickly within a track. You will player, press and hold the button. A beep hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this sounds and Load All Discs displays.
Page 234 Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. Your vehicle’s radio system may have the • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an MP3 feature. If it has this feature, it is capable of hour and try again.
Page 235 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack volume of the portable player. You might need to located on the lower right side of the faceplate. make additional volume adjustments from the This is not an audio output;...
Page 236: Using An Mp3
Using an MP3 MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc computer: Your radio may have MP3 capability. With this • Make sure the MP3 ﬁles are recorded on a feature, the radio plays MP3 ﬁles that were CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Page 237 • Root Directory Minimize the length of the ﬁle, folder or playlist names. Long ﬁle, folder, or playlist names, or a The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW is combination of a large number of ﬁles and treated as a folder. If the root directory has folders, or playlists can cause the player to be compressed audio ﬁles, the directory displays as unable to play up to the maximum number of...
Page 238 File System and Naming When the CD-R or CD-RW contains only playlists and compressed audio ﬁles, but no folders, all ﬁles The song name that displays is the song name are located under the root folder. The folder down that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is and the folder up buttons searches playlists (Px) not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays ﬁrst and then goes to the root folder.
Page 239 (Tune): Turn this knob to select MP3 ﬁles on FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this the CD-R or CD-RW currently playing. button to advance playback quickly within an MP3 ﬁle. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. © ¨...
Page 240 If you want to listen to MP3 ﬁles by another artist, (Music Navigator): If your radio has the press the pushbutton located below either MP3 feature, it has the music navigator feature to arrow button. The CD goes to the next or previous play MP3 ﬁles on the CD-R or CD-RW in order artist in alphabetical order.
Page 241: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 242 Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No CAT Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Information No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel.
Page 243: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® The audio steering THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft wheel controls may be of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works different depending automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle on your vehicle’s Identiﬁcation Number (VIN).
Page 244: Radio Reception
Radio Reception (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press and release button to silence the system. Press and Frequency interference and static can occur release the button again, to turn the sound on. during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, ®...
Page 245: Care Of Your Cds
FM Stereo Care of Your CDs FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall cases or other protective cases and away from buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, direct sunlight and dust.
Page 246: Backglass Antenna
Backglass Antenna If static is heard on the radio, when the rear window defogger is turned on, it could mean that The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear a defogger grid line has been damaged and window defogger, located in the rear window. Make the grid line must be repaired.
Page 247: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and City Driving ..........267 Freeway Driving ........268 Your Vehicle ..........248 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....269 Defensive Driving ........248 Highway Hypnosis ........270 Drunken Driving ........249 Hill and Mountain Roads ......
Page 248: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready Defensive Driving for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, The best advice anyone can give about driving is: or expressways, it means “Always expect Drive defensively. the unexpected.”...
Page 249: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink Death and injury associated with drinking and alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one For persons under 21, it is against the law in contributor to the highway death toll, claiming every U.S.
Page 250 According to the American Medical Association, a It is the amount of alcohol that counts. 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce For example, if the same person drank three (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 251 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC There is something else about drinking and driving of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving that many people do not know. Medical research skills of many people are impaired at a BAC shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the...
Page 252: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to The following three systems help to control your bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. vehicle while driving —...
Page 253: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle might have the Anti-Lock Brake braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking This is a mistake.
Page 254 ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Page 255: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: ABS does not change the time you Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was need to get your foot up to the brake pedal headed when the wheels stopped rolling. That or always decrease stopping distance. If you get could be off the road, into the very thing you were too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not trying to avoid, or into traffic.
Page 256: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system operates in all transmission shift lever positions. But the system Your vehicle may have a traction control system can upshift the transmission only as high as that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful the shift lever position you’ve chosen, so you in slippery road conditions.
Page 257: Steering
Steering See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 277 and If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Power Steering Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 276 for more information. If you lose power steering assist because the To turn the system on engine stops or the system is not functioning, or off, press the traction...
Page 258 The traction you can get in a curve depends on What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up the condition of the tires and the road surface, the on the brake or accelerator pedal, steer the angle at which the curve is banked, and your vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down.
Page 259 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 260: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your vehicle’s right wheels have The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, while you are driving.
Page 261 • • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your someone is not trying to pass you as you pull pass.
Page 262: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the Let us review what driving experts say about what accelerator pedal. happens when the three control systems — brakes, If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off steering, and acceleration —...
Page 263: Driving At Night
• If you have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Since you cannot see as well, slow down and remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. keep more space between you and other If you do not have ABS, then in a braking vehicles.
Page 264: 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 265 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Driving too fast through large water puddles or Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good even going through some car washes can cause shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see problems, too.
Page 266 Driving Through Deep Standing Water CAUTION: (Continued) Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can As little as six inches of ﬂowing water come in through the engine’s air intake can carry away a smaller vehicle. If this and badly damage the engine.
Page 267: 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 268: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 269: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it certain you allow a reasonable following distance. serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Expect to move slightly slower at night.
Page 270: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make...
Page 271 • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of CAUTION: the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. If you do not shift down, the brakes could •...
Page 272: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, Here are some tips for winter driving: some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective •...
Page 273 Driving on Snow or Ice may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and Most of the time, those places where the tires freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on meet the road probably have good traction.
Page 274: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Whether your vehicle has ABS or not, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be pavement. Without ABS, if you feel your vehicle in a serious situation.
Page 275 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.
Page 276: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud
You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with CAUTION: the headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Page 277: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn the steering wheel left and right. It is very important to know how much weight your That will clear the area around the front wheels. vehicle can carry. Two labels on your vehicle If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn show how much weight it may properly carry, the the traction control system off.
Page 278 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation, see Tires on page 351 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 359.
Page 279 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 −...
Page 280 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Subtract Occupant Weight 750 lbs (340 kg) Occupant Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) ×...
Page 281 Certiﬁcation Label If the vehicle is going to carry a heavy load, spread it out. See “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this section. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 282: Towing
Towing If things like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else are put inside the vehicle, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn Towing Your Vehicle quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle CAUTION:...
Page 283 Dinghy Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain Here are some important things to consider before components could be damaged.
Page 284: Towing A Trailer
Dolly Towing Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Page 285 • But trailering is different than just driving your Consider using a sway control. You can ask a vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in hitch dealer/retailer about sway controls. handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, • Don’t tow a trailer at all during the ﬁrst safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle be used properly.
Page 286 Weight of the Trailer to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Loading Your Vehicle on How heavy can a trailer safely be? page 277 for more information about your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg).
Page 287 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Safety Chains Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the You should always attach chains between upper limit for cold tires. You’ll ﬁnd these numbers your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety on the Tire and Loading Information label, See chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the Loading Your Vehicle on page 277.
Page 288 Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of read and follow the instructions for the trailer experience. Before setting out for the open road, brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust you’ll want to get to know your rig.
Page 289 Following Distance Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead trailering could cause the trailer to come in as you would when driving your vehicle without contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be a trailer.
Page 290 Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you CAUTION: don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no You really should not park your vehicle, longer work well.
Page 291 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal Schedule for more on this. Things that are down while you: especially important in trailer operation are •...
Page 292 ✍ NOTES...
Page 293: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............296 Engine Coolant .......... 320 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....296 Pressure Cap ..........323 California Proposition 65 Warning ....297 Engine Overheating ........323 Doing Your Own Service Work ....297 Overheated Engine Protection Adding Equipment to the Outside of Operating Mode ........
Page 294 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ............351 Appearance Care ........386 Tire Sidewall Labeling ....... 352 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..386 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....356 Fabric/Carpet ..........388 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......359 Leather ............
Page 295 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........396 Power Windows and Other Power Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 396 Options ..........398 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....396 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....... 398 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..... 398 Electrical System ........
Page 296: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants they can affect your vehicle’s performance and you to be happy with it. We hope you will go safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 297: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning CAUTION: (Continued) Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, California to cause cancer and birth defects or other and other fasteners. English and reproductive harm.
Page 298: Fuel
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Octane Your Vehicle For all vehicles except those with the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code C), use regular unleaded Things you might add to the outside of your gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 299: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations Additives At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United speciﬁcation D 4814 in the United States or States are now required to contain additives CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may that will help prevent engine and fuel system contain an octane-enhancing additive called deposits from forming, allowing your emission...
Page 300: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number be available in your area. General Motors (VIN) shows the code letter or number that recommends that you use these gasolines if they identiﬁes your vehicle’s engine.
Page 301: Fuels In Foreign Countries
At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Notice: Some additives are not compatible Speciﬁcation D 5798. By deﬁnition, this means with E85 fuel and can harm your vehicle’s fuel that fuel labeled E85 will have an ethanol content system. Do not add anything to E85. Damage between 70% and 85%.
Page 302: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling.
Page 303 The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if CAUTION: the fuel cap is not properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 199 for more Fuel can spray out on you if you open the information.
Page 304: Checking Things Under The Hood
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity An electric fan under the hood can start up discharge from the container can ignite the and injure you even when the engine is not gasoline vapor.
Page 305: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the interior hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located to the left of the parking brake pedal. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the center of the hood front, by pushing the latch to the right.
Page 306: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.5L engine (3.9L similar), here is what you will see:...
Page 307 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Oil” under Engine Oil on page 310. Washer Fluid on page 333. I. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” B.
Page 308 When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see:...
Page 309 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Oil” under Engine Oil on page 310. Washer Fluid on page 333. I. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (Out of B.
Page 310: Engine Oil
Engine Oil The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 306 If the ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL message for the location of the engine oil dipstick. appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC), 1.
Page 311 When to Add Engine Oil 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 306 for the V6 Engine...
Page 312 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 313 • Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as Oils meeting these meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing requirements should the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed have the starburst For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure symbol on the to use the recommended oil can result in container.
Page 314: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you When to Change Engine Oil are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you necessary for over a year.
Page 315 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very change the engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle long.
Page 316: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter do the following: The engine air cleaner/ﬁlter is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 306 for more information on location. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II...
Page 317: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid CAUTION: When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid Operating the engine with the air A good time to check your automatic transaxle cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. to be burned.
Page 318 How to Check Automatic To get the right reading, the ﬂuid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to Transaxle Fluid 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Because this operation can be a little difficult, you Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about may choose to have this done at the dealership 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are service department.
Page 319 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. The transaxle ﬂuid dipstick handle is the black loop with this symbol on it. It is located near the rear of the engine compartment.
Page 320: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See designed to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 417.
Page 321 whichever occurs ﬁrst. Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always use CAUTION: (Continued) ® DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle. could catch ﬁre and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, What to Use ®...
Page 322 Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If more coolant is needed, add the proper The coolant recovery ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant tank cap has this recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. symbol on it. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to the cooling system through the coolant ﬁll neck on the engine.
Page 323: Pressure Cap
Engine Overheating CAUTION: There is a coolant temperature gage and a warning light on the instrument panel that indicate an overheated engine condition. See Engine You can be burned if you spill coolant Coolant Temperature Gage on page 184 on hot engine parts. Coolant contains and Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the on page 183.
Page 324 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 326 for Steam from an overheated engine can information on driving to a safe place in burn you badly, even if you just open the an emergency.
Page 325 If No Steam Is Coming From If the overheat warning no longer exists, the vehicle can be driven. Just to be safe, drive slower Your Engine for about 10 minutes. If the warning does not An overheat warning can indicate a serious come back on, the vehicle can be driven normally.
Page 326: 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 327 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 328 When the engine is cold, the coolant level should If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, be at or above the cold ﬁll line on the coolant check to see if the electric engine cooling fans recovery tank.
Page 329 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the cold ﬁll line, add a Recovery Tank 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank.
Page 330 How to Add Coolant to the Cooling If the overheat warning continues, there is one more thing you can try. You can add the System proper coolant mixture directly to the cooling system through the coolant ﬁll neck on the engine, Notice: Your engine has a speciﬁc cooling but be sure the system is cool before you do it.
Page 331 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap and remove it. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
Page 332: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: The power steering ﬂuid 1. Turn the key off and let the engine reservoir is located compartment cool down. toward the rear of the engine compartment on 2.
Page 333: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, What to Use follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to • read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer you will be operating your vehicle in an area where ﬂuid.
Page 334: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add Brake Fluid ﬂuid when the linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as The brake master necessary, only when work is done on the brake...
Page 335 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage When you need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake brake system parts. For example, just a ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container few drops of mineral-based oil, such only.
Page 336 Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 337: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. many parts have to be of top quality and work well When it is time for a new battery, get one that has together if the vehicle is to have really good the replacement number shown on the original braking.
Page 338: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) want to use another vehicle and some jumper cable from the battery.
Page 339 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in Notice: If you leave your radio or other costly damage to your vehicle that would accessories on during the jump starting not be covered by your warranty. procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 340 To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, CAUTION: remove the fuse block cover. You should Using a match near a battery can cause always use the remote positive (+) battery gas to explode. People have been terminal instead of the hurt doing this, and some have been positive (+) terminal blinded.
Page 341 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal location of the vehicle CAUTION: with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Fans or other moving engine parts can 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect injure you badly.
Page 342 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Page 343: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from should need no further adjustment. the vehicle that had the dead battery. However, if your vehicle is damaged in an accident, 2.
Page 344: Halogen Bulbs
Halogen Bulbs Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Page 345 To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 305 for more information. 3. Remove the headlamp plastic retainer by pulling it up. 4. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 2.
Page 346: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, 8. Install the electrical connector to the bulb. 9. Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps tab on the bulb base into the matching notch in the retaining ring. Turn the bulb a quarter-turn clockwise until it stops.
Page 347 To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 102 for more information. 2. Remove the convenience net, if your vehicle has one. Unhook the net from the upper wing nut. 5. Remove the two hex nuts. 6.
Page 348: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp 7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. To replace one of these bulbs: 8. Install a new bulb. 1. Turn the lamp assembly counterclockwise and 9. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall it. pull the lamp assembly out of the connector. 10.
Page 349: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Replacement Bulbs Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the wiper blade: Exterior Lamp Bulb Number 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away Back-Up from the windshield. Front Parking/Turn Signal 3157NAK License Plate Lamp Headlamps...
Page 350 To remove and replace the wiper blade element do the following: 1. The wiper blade element has two notches at one end which are engaged by the bottom claw set of the wiper blade. At the notched end of the wiper blade, pull the wiper blade element from the wiper blade assembly.
Page 351: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet resulting accident could cause serious for details.
Page 352: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular Useful information about a tire is molded into its tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, sidewall. The examples below show a typical and service description.
Page 353 (D) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following 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. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
Page 354 (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and (E) Tire Inﬂation: The temporary use tire or number of plies in the sidewall and under the compact spare tire should be inﬂated to 60 psi tread. (420 kPa). For more information on tire pressure and inﬂation see Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters page 359.
Page 355 Tire Size (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. The following illustration shows an example of a For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as typical passenger vehicle tire size. shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide.
Page 356: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure tire.
Page 357 GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire Loading Your Vehicle on page 277. at the maximum permissible inﬂation pressure for that tire. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 277. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the...
Page 358 Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation Standards): A tire information system that pressure as shown on the tire placard. See provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 359 and Loading traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 359: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). This label Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and operate effectively. the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold.
Page 360: Tire Pressure Monitor System
How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial levels.
Page 361 The low tire pressure warning light may come on As an added safety in cool weather when the vehicle is ﬁrst started, feature, your vehicle has and then turn off as you start to drive. This may be been equipped with a an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire pressure monitoring tire(s) are getting low and need to be inﬂated to...
Page 362 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS are cold. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 277, malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is for an example of the Tire and Loading not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction Information label and its location on your vehicle.
Page 363 TPMS Sensor Identiﬁcation Codes The TPMS matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation code. Any time you replace one or more of 2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN with the the TPMS sensors or rotate the vehicle’s tires, engine off.
Page 364: Tire Inspection And Rotation
7. Proceed to the passenger’s side front tire, and The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) repeat the procedure in Step 6. operates on a radio frequency and complies with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. 8. Proceed to the passenger’s side rear tire, and Operation is subject to the following two conditions: repeat the procedure in Step 6.
Page 365 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See “TPMS Sensor Identiﬁcation Codes” under Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 360. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 403. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here.
Page 366: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires One way to tell when it GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for is time for new tires is your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed to check the treadwear on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to indicators, which will meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria...
Page 367 CAUTION: CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, control while driving. If you mix tires of the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop different sizes, brands, or types (radial cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing handle properly, and you could have a...
Page 368: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low-pressure CAUTION: warning if non-TPC Spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tires If you add different sized wheels, your may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would vehicle may not provide an acceptable get with TPC Spec rated tires.
Page 369: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based Quality grades can be found where applicable on on the wear rate of the tire when tested under the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government maximum section width.
Page 370: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and C, representing the tire’s resistance to and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 371: 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 Using the wrong replacement wheels, nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle replace it (except some aluminum wheels, can be dangerous.
Page 372: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is damage to the brakes, suspension, or dangerous. You cannot know how it has other vehicle parts.
Page 373: If A Tire Goes Flat
Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much than P225/55R17 or P235/50R18 size tires, use like a skid and may require the same correction tire chains only where legal and only when you would use in a skid.
Page 374: 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 front and rear of the tire farthest away your vehicle’s hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard from the one being changed.
Page 375: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 102 for more information. 2. Remove the convenience net if the vehicle has one. 4. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it.
Page 376 6. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise The tools you will need to change a tire include and remove it. Then remove the jack and the jack (A), extension and protection guide (B), wrench. and wheel wrench (C).
Page 377: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing
Removing the Flat Tire and Use the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench and pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. Installing the Spare Tire The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove it with your bare hands. Your vehicle may have aluminum wheels with Do not drop the cover or lay it face down, as exposed wheel nuts.
Page 378 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: 3.
Page 379 CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a ﬂat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
Page 380 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel CAUTION: bolts, mounting surfaces and Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts spare wheel. to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 381 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 382 11. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a CAUTION: crisscross sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 383: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire When storing a full-size tire, use the extension with the protector, located in the foam holder, and Tools to help avoid wheel surface damage. To store a full-size tire: CAUTION: 1. Install the tools in their original location in the trunk area and secure.
Page 384 The compact spare is for temporary use only. A. Cover Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire B. Retainer as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire C. Compact Spare Tire on page 385. Use this as a guide for storing the D.
Page 385: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire A. Retainer B. Full-Size Flat Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated C. Protective Guide when your vehicle was new, it can lose air D. Extension Bolt Screw after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
Page 386: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Of course, it is best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle need it again. Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its Notice: When the compact spare is installed, best if it is cleaned often.
Page 387 When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use Your dealer has a product for cleaning your cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, you being cleaned. Permanent damage may result can also obtain a product from your dealer to from using cleaners on surfaces for which remove odors from your vehicle’s upholstery.
Page 388: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each attachment frequently to remove dust and loose time it becomes soiled.
Page 389: Leather
Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is A soft cloth dampened with water may be used necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap to remove dust.
Page 390: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to CAUTION: keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 391: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses The vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/ and lenses.
Page 392: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades Aluminum Wheels Clean the outside of the windshield with glass Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, cleaner. abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the paper towel soaked with windshield washer ﬂuid or surface of the wheel(s).
Page 393: Tires
Sheet Metal Damage The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle. Do not use strong If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive repair or replacement, make sure the body repair cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts brushes on them because the surface could...
Page 394: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can dust control can collect on the underbody. If these fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop vehicle.
Page 395: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil, Oil Remover and asphalt.
Page 396: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label This label is in the trunk. It is very helpful if Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) you ever need to order parts. The label has the following information: • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) • Model designation •...
Page 397: Electrical System
Electrical System Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the Add-On Electrical Equipment fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Page 398: Power Windows And Other Power Options
Power Windows and Other Instrument Panel Fuse Block Power Options A circuit breaker in the instrument panel fuse block protects the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is ﬁxed.
Page 399 Fuses Usage Auxiliary Outlets Ampliﬁer S/ROOF Sunroof XM™ Radio CNSTR Canister DR/LCK Door Locks PWR/MIR Power Mirrors Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbags PWR/SEAT Power Seats TRUNK Trunk PWR/WNDW Power Window TRUNK Trunk Relay Retained Accessory Power HTD/SEAT Heated Seats...
Page 400: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 306 for more information on location.
Page 401 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage LT PARK Driver’s Side Parking Lamp SPARE Spare RT PARK Passenger’s Side Parking Lamp BATT 4 Battery 4 ® FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 ONSTAR OnStar AIRBAG/ STRTR Starter Airbag, Display DISPLAY ABS MTR1 Anti-lock Brake System Motor 1 TRANS Transaxle BATT 3...
Page 402 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Body Control Module Wiper CHMSL/ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, LT LO BEAM Driver’s Side Low-Beam BCK-UP Back-up Lamps RT LO BEAM Passenger’s Side Low-Beam DISPLAY Display LT HI BEAM Driver’s Side High-Beam Electronic Throttle Control, Engine ETC/ECM RT HI BEAM Passenger’s Side High-Beam Control Module...
Page 403: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 417 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a label located under the hood.
Page 404 Capacities Application English Metric Fuel Tank 3.5L Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME, 17.0 gal 64.4 L VT, NY, MA (see your dealer for bordering states) 3.5L Engine (without NU6 emissions) sold new in all other 17.5 gal 66.2 L states (see your dealer for more information) 3.9L and 5.3L Engines sold in all states...
Page 405 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 406 Owner Checks and Services ..... 414 Introduction ..........406 At Each Fuel Fill ........414 Maintenance Requirements ......406 At Least Once a Month ......415 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 406 At Least Once a Year .......
Page 406: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, Introduction inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level prescribed in this manual are necessary to and change as recommended. keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by warranty.
Page 407: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 408 should be performed when indicated. We at General Motors want to help you keep your See Additional Required Services on page 411 and vehicle in good working condition. But we do Maintenance Footnotes on page 412 for further not know exactly how you will drive it.
Page 408: Scheduled Maintenance
® Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and supported service technicians will perform comes on, it means that service is required for your the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 409 When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the appears, certain services, checks, and inspections CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on are required. Required services are described within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased in the following for “Maintenance I”...
Page 410 Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Maintenance I Maintenance II • • Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). Check engine coolant and windshield washer ﬂuid levels and add ﬂuid as • • needed. Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in •...
Page 411: 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) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 412: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings, and clamps; replace with the California Air Resources Board has determined genuine parts as needed. To help ensure proper that the failure to perform this maintenance item operation, a pressure test of the cooling system will not nullify the emission warranty or limit...
Page 413 (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. all hinges and latches, including those for the body This service can be complex; you should have doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring your dealer/retailer perform this service. See anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove Engine Coolant on page 320 for what to use.
Page 414: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil These owner checks and services should be if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 310 for performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help further details.
Page 415: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Tire Inﬂation Check Starter Switch Check Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget CAUTION: to check the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 359.
Page 416 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position. CAUTION: • The ignition should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 417: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular Lubricants brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from With the engine running and transmission in your dealer/retailer.
Page 418 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield Hood Latch ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, GM Power Steering Fluid Latch, Pivots, in Canada 992723) or lubricant Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, Spring meeting requirements of NLGI #2, System...
Page 419: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts AC Delco Part Part GM Part Number Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 10350737 A2962C Engine Oil Filter 3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 Flexible Fuel and 3.9L V6 Engines 89017342 PF61...
Page 420: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 5.3L V8 Engine 3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines, and 3.9 V6 Engines...
Page 421: 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 406. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 414 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 422 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 423 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 424 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 425: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..426 Reporting Safety Defects ......440 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....426 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ......... 429 United States Government ..... 440 Customer Assistance for Reporting Safety Defects to the Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....
Page 426: Customer Assistance And Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern Information cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. Customer Satisfaction Procedure In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada...
Page 427 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program General Motors and your dealer are committed using the toll-free telephone number or write them to making sure you are completely satisﬁed at the following address: with your new vehicle.
Page 428 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event For further information concerning eligibility in that you do not feel your concerns have been the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan addressed after following the procedure outlined (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. in Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Alternatively, you may call the General Motors Limited wants you to be aware of its participation Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777...
Page 429: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section Online Owner Center of gmcanada.com where you can save information (United States only) on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs.
Page 430: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 toll-free number for assistance. However, if a 1908 Colonel Sam Drive customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 letter should be addressed to: www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) United States —...
Page 431: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) —Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can Paseo de la Reforma # 2740...
Page 432: Roadside Assistance Program
Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside A remote unlock may be available if you have Assistance program.
Page 433 250 kilometres from original point of In many instances, mechanical failures are departure, you may qualify for trip interruption covered under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper expense assistance. This assistance covers warranty, and the duration of the Base Warranty reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum...
Page 434: Courtesy Transportation
Remember, we are only a Courtesy Transportation phone call away. U.S. customers call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA To enhance your ownership experience, we (1-800-243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users,...
Page 435 Several courtesy transportation options are If the dealer requests that you simply drop the available to assist in reducing your inconvenience vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as when warranty repairs are required. early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair.
Page 436 Public Transportation or Fuel Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Reimbursement You are responsible for fuel usage charges and If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage and public transportation is used as “shuttle fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond service”, the reimbursement is limited to the...
Page 437: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related technician using the proper equipment and failures are not covered by that warranty.
Page 438 Insuring Your Vehicle If an Accident Occurs Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with Here is what to do if you are involved in an comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. accident. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality • Try to relax and then check to make sure you of coverage afforded by various insurance policy are all right.
Page 439 • • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where If possible, call your insurance company from the towing service will be taking it. Get a the scene of the accident. They will walk you card from the tow truck operator or write down through the information they will need.
Page 440: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Reporting Safety Defects Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active United States Government role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which towed there.
Page 441: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the This manual provides information on unit Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at repair service procedures, adjustments, and 1-800-222-1020, or write: speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 442 Service Bulletins Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: Service Bulletins give technical service information $25.00 US + Processing Fee needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Model Order Forms to assist in the diagnosis and service of your Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are vehicle.
Page 443: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Event Data Recorders Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are Some information about your vehicle’s performance to make checks payable in U.S. funds. and how it is driven may be recorded on various modules if a crash occurs.
Page 444: Onstar
Navigation System Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made If your vehicle has a navigation system, use available to others for research purposes, where of the system may result in the storage of a need is shown and the data is not tied to a destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, speciﬁc vehicle or vehicle owner.
Page 445 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........246 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 296 Anti-Lock Brake System ......253 Adding Equipment to Your Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ..182 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......83 Appearance Care Additives, Fuel ..........299 Aluminum Wheels ........392 Add-On Electrical Equipment .......
Page 446 Audio System ..........215 Brake Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....243 Emergencies ..........255 Backglass Antenna ........246 Parking ............ 120 Care of Your CD Player ......245 Brakes ............334 Care of Your CDs ........245 System Warning Light ......181 Radio with CD ........
Page 447 Child Restraints (cont.) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..54 Calibration ........... 197 Older Children ........... 41 California Fuel ..........299 Securing a Child Restraint in a California Proposition 65 Warning ....297 Rear Seat Position ......... 61 Canadian Owners ........... 3 Securing a Child Restraint in the Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......
Page 448 Climate Control System ....... 168 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ... 173 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....426 Outlet Adjustment ........172 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ..431 Clock ............216 Reporting Safety Defects to Collision Damage Repair ......437 General Motors ........
Page 449 Door Automatic Door Lock ........ 100 EDR ............443 Locks ............98 Electrical System Power Door Locks ........99 Add-On Equipment ........397 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ..100 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 398 Rear Door Security Locks ......100 Headlamp Wiring ........
Page 450 Engine (cont.) Fluid Oil ............310 Power Steering ........332 Oil Life System ........314 Windshield Washer ........333 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ..326 Fog Lamp Overheating ..........323 Fog ............163 Running While Parked ......125 Fog Lamp Light ........... 189 Starting ............
Page 451 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ........343 Gage Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Engine Coolant Temperature ....184 Headlamp System ........ 162 Fuel ............190 Delayed ........... 162 Speedometer ........... 176 Exterior Lamps ......... 160 Tachometer ..........176 Flash-to-Pass ........... 155 Garage Door Opener ........133 Halogen Bulbs .........
Page 452 Ignition Positions ......... 112 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......... 352 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ..43 Lamps Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ....... 359 Courtesy ..........163 Instrument Panel Dome ............164 Overview ..........150 Reading ........... 165 Instrument Panel (I/P) LATCH System Brightness ..........
Page 453 Light (cont.) Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ....177 Maintenance Schedule Safety Belt Reminder ....... 177 Additional Required Services ....411 Security ........... 189 At Each Fuel Fill ........414 TCS Warning Light ........183 Tire Pressure ........... 184 At Least Once a Month ......415 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ..
Page 454 Mirrors Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......314 Automatic Dimming Rearview Older Children, Restraints ......41 ® with OnStar ........126 Online Owner Center ........429 Manual Rearview Mirror ......126 OnStar, Privacy ........... 444 ® ® ® Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar ..
Page 455 Privacy ............443 Event Data Recorders ......443 Paint, Damage ..........393 Navigation System ........444 Parade Dimming .......... 165 OnStar ............. 444 Park (P) Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation ....444 Shifting Into ..........121 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ..100 Shifting Out of .........
Page 456 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....37 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ..........33 Rear Seat Armrest ........144 Roadside Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ....35 Assistance Program ......... 432 Rear Storage Area ........144 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....277 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming Routing, Engine Drive Belt ......
Page 457 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......4 Shifting Out of Park (P) ....... 123 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ......32 Scheduled Maintenance ....... 408 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ....154 Seats Spare Tire Center Seat ..........14 Compact ..........385 Head Restraints ......... 13 Installing ..........
Page 458 Tires (cont.) Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......359 Tachometer ..........176 Inspection and Rotation ......364 Taillamps Installing the Spare Tire ......377 Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Pressure Monitor System ......360 Back-Up Lamps ........346 Removing the Flat Tire ......377 TCS Warning Light ........
Page 459 Understanding Radio Reception ....244 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ..174 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....... 369 Warnings Universal Home Remote System ....133 DIC Warnings and Messages ....199 Operation ........133, 137 Hazard Warning Flashers ......152 System Identiﬁcation ........
Page 460 Windshield Washer ............ 156 XM Radio Messages ........241 Washer Fluid ........... 333 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ..246 Wiper Blade Replacement ......349 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ......392 Wiper Fuses ..........397 Wipers ............. 155 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....406 Winter Driving ..........

Chevrolet Impala 2007 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar ® System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Headlamp Aiming

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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