Page 1 2006 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-10 ........... 4-37 Safety Belts ..........1-13 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: Canadian Owners
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road.
Page 3 Index In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, A good place to quickly locate information about the you or others could be hurt.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraints ..........1-34 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Older Children ..........1-34 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ......1-3 Infants and Young Children ......1-36 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ......1-3 Child Restraint Systems .........1-39 Power Lumbar ..........1-4 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-43 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Lower Anchors and Tethers for...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9: Driver Seat Height Adjuster
Driver Seat Height Adjuster Six-Way Power Driver Seat Driver’s Seat with 6-way Power Seat Control and If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s seat height Power Lumbar shown adjuster is located on the outboard side of the seat. If your vehicle has this feature, the power seat control is To raise the seat, move the lever upward repeatedly located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat.
Page 10: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s and passenger’s heated seat buttons are located on the climate control panel below the fan switch. Driver’s side button shown, Passenger’s side button similar If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on Press the button once to turn the heated seat to the the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion.
Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
Page 12 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Only the front head restraints are adjustable. Both the front and rear head restraints can be removed. Press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and pull the restraint out from the seatback.
Page 14: Passenger Folding Seatback
Passenger Folding Seatback CAUTION: Your vehicle has a front passenger seat that folds ﬂat. Things you put on this seatback can strike CAUTION: and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving.
Page 15 3. Use one of two levers to fold the seat ﬂat. 4. Continue to fold the seat forward until it locks in the The levers are located on the rear of the seat near folded position. Pull up on the seatback to be sure the bottom of either side of the seat.
Page 16: Rear Seats
Rear Seats To raise the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Pull up on one of the two levers located on the Split Folding Rear Seat rear of the seat near the bottom of either side of the seat.
Page 17 5. Pull up on the knob located on the top of the seatback on the outboard side to release the seatback. With your other hand, pull the seatback forward. 4. Move the safety belt out of the way before lowering the seatback.
Page 18 To raise the rear seatback(s), do the following: CAUTION: CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could A safety belt that is improperly routed, not cause injury to the person sitting there. Always properly attached, or twisted will not provide pull forward on the top of the seatback at the the protection needed in a crash.
Page 19: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 20: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have it goes.
Page 21 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-15...
Page 22 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-16...
Page 23: 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 24: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident —...
Page 25 5. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 1-26. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted.
Page 26 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 27 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 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.
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 to ﬁx it.
Page 32: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 33: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-18. seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 34 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, how to wear one properly.
Page 35 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
Page 36: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 37 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the guide on top.
Page 38 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 39: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, and right front passenger. Although you cannot see you should use it. them, they are located on the retractor part of the safety But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will belts.
Page 40: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and Older Children 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 41 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 42: Infants And Young Children
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 43 CAUTION: CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, People should never hold a baby in their arms any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder weigh much —...
Page 44 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. into consideration not only the child’s weight, height This is necessary because a newborn infant’s and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 45: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 46 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the seating surface against the back of the infant. the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes The harness system holds the infant in place and, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 47 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 48: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the Vehicle the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement CAUTION: copy from the manufacturer.
Page 49: Where To Put The Restraint
CAUTION: CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be crash if the child is not properly secured in the seriously injured or killed if the right front child restraint. Make sure the child is properly passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 50 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a CAUTION: (Continued) child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy indicator shows off.
Page 51: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower attachments and Children (LATCH) a top tether. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors system holds a child restraint during driving or in a and attachments.
Page 52: Top Tether Anchor
Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached.
Page 53 Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each Anchor Locations seating position with lower (Lower Anchor): anchors has two labels, Seating positions with near the crease between two lower anchors. the seatback and the seat cushion.
Page 54 Vehicles with Rear Seats Vehicles without Rear Seats If the vehicle does not have rear seats, there will be an The top tether anchors are located in a storage exposed top tether anchor for the front passenger position compartment behind the rear seats. Lift the lid of located on the ﬂoor behind the front passenger’s seat.
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the CAUTION: vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached restraint to a single anchor could cause the to anchors, the restraint will not be able to anchor or attachment to come loose or even...
Page 56 Notice: Contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle’s safety CAUTION: belt assembly may cause damage to these parts. Make sure when securing unused safety belts behind the child restraint that there is no contact Children can be seriously injured or strangled between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck...
Page 57 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that If the position you are the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the using does not have a top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. head restraint and you are Refer to the child restraint instructions and using a dual tether, the following steps:...
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-45. 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 59 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the the retractor to set the lock. lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 60: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is attached If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a to the top tether anchor, disconnect it. Unbuckle the rear-facing child restraint, a label on your sun visor vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way.
Page 61 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a CAUTION: (Continued) child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger airbag status no system is fail-safe, and no one can indicator shows off.
Page 62 If your vehicle has a rear seat, there is no top tether 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. anchor at the right front seating position. Do not secure 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder a child seat in this position if a national or local law portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or requires that the top tether be anchored or if the...
Page 63 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 64: Airbag System
Airbag System 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a 9. If the airbag is off, the off indicator on the instrument frontal airbag for the right front passenger.
Page 65 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: (Continued) And, for some unrestrained occupants, frontal CAUTION: airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have You can be severely injured or killed in a crash provided in the past.
Page 66 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate Anyone who is up against, or very close to, with great force, faster than the blink of an any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, injured or killed.
Page 67: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for more information.
Page 68 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver panel on the passenger’s side. and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-62...
Page 69 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 70: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? The threshold level can vary, however, with speciﬁc vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags or below this range. are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds.
Page 71: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
How Does an Airbag Restrain? The threshold level can vary with speciﬁc vehicle design. Side impact airbags are not intended to inﬂate in frontal or near-frontal impacts, rollovers or rear impacts. A side In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or vehicle that is struck.
Page 72: 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 is dust in the so quickly that some people may not even realize the air. This dust could cause breathing problems airbag inﬂated.
Page 73: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the the right front passenger airbag. right front passenger’s position. A passenger airbag status indicator on the instrument panel will be visible •...
Page 74 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions. CAUTION: The driver’s airbag and the side airbags (if equipped) are not part of the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be The passenger sensing system works with sensors that seriously injured or killed if the right front are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety...
Page 75 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a CAUTION: (Continued) child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger airbag status Even though the passenger sensing system is indicator shows off.
Page 76 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child •...
Page 77 If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be CAUTION: because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then If the airbag readiness light in the instrument sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion,...
Page 78: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Vehicle You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. sensing system.
Page 79: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether Airbag-Equipped Vehicle this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Is there anything I might add to the front or safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic sides of the vehicle that could keep the module (located under the center console), or the...
Page 80: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light CAUTION: and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other A crash can damage the restraint systems in loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 81 If the LATCH system was being used during a more After a crash you may need to replace the driver and severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies, even if the airbags have not deployed. The driver and If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Page 82 NOTES 1-76...
Page 83: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-21 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-21 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Ignition Positions ..........2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ....2-24 Doors and Locks ..........2-10 Starting the Engine ........2-24 Door Locks ..........2-10 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-26...
Page 84 Section 2 Features and Controls Mirrors ............2-38 Storage Areas ..........2-45 Manual Rearview Mirror .........2-38 Glove Box ...........2-45 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Cupholder(s) ..........2-45 ® with OnStar and Compass ......2-38 Instrument Panel Storage Area .......2-45 Automatic Dimming Rearview Floor Console Storage Area ......2-45 ®...
Page 85: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 86: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System One key is used for the ignition and the driver’s door lock. Your 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 87: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in operating range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. Operation If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked from •...
Page 88: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
The horn will chirp three times and the headlamps and (Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the doors. parking lamps will ﬂash three times. Press and hold The interior lamps will turn off after all of the doors the button for three seconds to sound the panic alarm.
Page 89: Battery Replacement
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 90: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel. Your vehicle may have a remote start feature. This To start the engine using the remote start feature, feature allows you to start the engine from outside the do the following: vehicle.
Page 91 If the remote start procedure is used again before The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: the ﬁrst 10 minute time frame has ended, the • The remote start system is disabled through ﬁrst 10 minutes will immediately expire and the the DIC.
Page 92: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. To lock the driver’s door from the outside, turn the Door Locks key clockwise. To unlock the door, turn the key counterclockwise. You can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter CAUTION: to lock and unlock the doors.
Page 93: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Automatic Door Lock This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors If your vehicle has power door locks, the doors will and liftgate when the power door lock switch or remote automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.
Page 94: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks To open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the following: Your vehicle has rear door security locks which prevent 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. transmitter, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock.
Page 95: Liftgate
Liftgate CAUTION: To lock the liftgate from the outside, press the lock button on the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter. To unlock the liftgate with the RKE, press the unlock It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate button twice within ﬁve seconds. For more information, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can see Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on come into your vehicle.
Page 96 Manual Liftgate Release If the liftgate cannot be opened by pressing the switch on the outside handle, the battery may be run down. See Jump Starting on page 5-33. To manually open the liftgate, do the following: 2. Locate the release lever on the latch with a ﬂashlight.
Page 97 Keep the screwdriver blade horizontal and push the release lever rearward. 3. Insert a screwdriver, with a minimum four-inch 4. The liftgate will unlatch when the lever is pushed shaft, into the access hole. rearward. Push the liftgate to open. 5.
Page 98: 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 99: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. The switch is labeled AUTO. Press the bottom of the switch part way, and the driver’s window will open a small amount.
Page 100: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems The system will arm after either of these things occur: • Thirty seconds after all the doors are closed. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. • Sixty seconds with any door open. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it If you press the lock button on the transmitter a second impossible to steal.
Page 101: How To Turn Off The System Alarm
® How the System Alarm is Activated PASS-Key III+ If the system is armed, it can be activated by either: ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications • Opening the driver’s door or tailgate. This will cause Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 102: Pass-Key Iii+ Operation
® PASS-Key III+ Operation If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the ® ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service Your vehicle has PASS-Key III+ (Personalized ®...
Page 103: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK, and remove the key. Your Vehicle 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the RUN position within ﬁve seconds of the original key being turned to the LOCK position.
Page 104: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions (LOCK): This position locks your steering column. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. four different positions.
Page 105 Column Lock Release ACC (ACCESSORY): This position operates some of your electrical accessories. It unlocks the steering wheel The following procedure allows the ignition to be turned and ignition. to LOCK and for ignition key removal in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery.
Page 106: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which allow’s the radio, power windows, and sunroof to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. Your vehicle’s radio will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACC.
Page 107: Starting Procedure
Starting Procedure When the engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the Do not run your engine at high speed when it ignition to START.
Page 108: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the could cause an electrical shock.
Page 109 Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the There are several different parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 110 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift connect with the wheels. To restart when you are lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 111 Notice: Shifting to a drive gear from NEUTRAL (N) Here are some times you might choose while the vehicle is moving could damage the INTERMEDIATE (I) instead of AUTOMATIC transaxle. Make sure the vehicle is stopped before OVERDRIVE (D): shifting from NEUTRAL (N) into a drive gear. •...
Page 112 Manual Transaxle Operation SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press This is the shift pattern. the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2).
Page 113: Shift Speeds
Shift Speeds Up-Shift Light If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, it may CAUTION: have an up-shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the If you skip a gear when you downshift, you next higher gear for could lose control of your vehicle.
Page 114: Parking Brake
Parking Brake CAUTION: (Continued) If the lever is not pulled up far enough, your vehicle may roll and you or others could be injured. Move your hand lower on the lever or raise the seat back so that you can set the brake.
Page 115: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. (Automatic Transaxle) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. CAUTION: 3.
Page 116: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in CAUTION: the transaxle.
Page 117: Parking Your Vehicle
Shifting Out of Park (P) If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. (Automatic Transaxle) 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock shift lever button again.
Page 118: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 119: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with CAUTION: the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 120: Mirrors
® Mirrors There are three additional buttons for the OnStar system. See your dealer for more information on the ® ® system and how to subscribe to OnStar . See OnStar Manual Rearview Mirror in the Index for more information. Compass Operation To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position.
Page 121: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance, the compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory.
Page 122: Temperature And Compass Display
Automatic Dimming Rearview Temperature and Compass Display ® Mirror with OnStar , Compass Press the on/off button, located in the center, to cycle between °F, °C and off. If the display reads CAL, and Temperature Display the compass needs to be calibrated. For more information, see “Compass Calibration”...
Page 123: Compass Calibration
Compass Calibration To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find the current location and variance zone number The compass may need calibration if one of the on the following zone map. following occurs: 2. Press and hold the on/off button for ﬁve seconds •...
Page 124: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror The controls for the outside power mirrors CAUTION: are located on the driver’s door armrest. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 125: Onstar System
® ® OnStar System A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the Terms ® and Conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service ® Agreement are included in the vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber Information packet located in your vehicle. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or ®...
Page 126: Onstar Virtual Advisor
® Safe & Sound Plan OnStar Hands-Free Calling • Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation ® ® OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands at • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment the touch of a button. Hands-Free Calling is fully •...
Page 127: Storage Areas
® OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located in the ﬂoor console Your vehicle may be between the front seats. There is also a cupholder equipped with a Talk/Mute for the rear seat passenger located at the rear of the button that can be used ﬂoor console.
Page 128: Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
Rear Compartment Storage The panel can be used in this position if you need additional space above the panel. Place the cargo on Panel/Cover top of the panel in this position. Your vehicle may be equipped with an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can CAUTION: be adjusted into four positions.
Page 129 This can be used as a cargo cover for the rear area. It has hooks underneath for shopping bags. The third position is with the front corners placed in the lower guides and the rear corners placed in the upper guides. Do not load cargo on the panel in this position.
Page 130: Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 150 lbs (68 kg) or hangs over the rear sides of the vehicle may damage your Your vehicle may be equipped with a roof rack system. vehicle.
Page 131: Convenience Net
Convenience Net Sunroof Your vehicle may have a convenience net located on the The vehicle may have a power sunroof. back wall of the cargo area. There are six metal rings in the cargo area that the net can be attached to. Two are The switches that operate on the ﬂoor behind the rear seat, two are on the ﬂoor near the sunroof are located...
Page 132 Express Open: The express open feature will operate Close: To close the power sunroof, operate the controls from the closed or partially open position. To express according to one of the following: open the power sunroof, fully press the driver’s side •...
Page 133 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-19 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Climate Control System .........3-19 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-22 Horn .............3-6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....3-22 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-24 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-25 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7...
Page 134 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .......3-40 Radio with CD (MP3) ........3-60 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-77 DIC Operation and Displays ......3-41 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......3-78 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-43 Radio Reception ...........3-79 DIC Vehicle Personalization ......3-45 Care of Your CDs .........3-79 Audio System(s) ..........3-51 Care of the CD Player ........3-80 Setting the Time (Without Date Display) ...3-53...
Page 135 NOTES...
Page 136: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 137 The main components of your instrument panel are the K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). following: See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-78. A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-22. L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16.
Page 138: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They center pad of the steering wheel. also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel...
Page 139: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 140: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, Use this lever, located on the right side of the steering pull the turn signal lever toward you.
Page 141: Windshield Washer
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. (Delay): When the lever is in the intermittent A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. position, turn the intermittent adjust band with this Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. If the symbol on it up or down to set for a shorter or longer motor gets stuck, turn the wipers off, clear away delay between wipes.
Page 142: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Delay): Press this side of the button to turn on the intermittent wiping setting that has a longer delay. The rear window (Washer Fluid): Press this button to wash and wipe washer/wiper button is the window. located on the instrument panel below the climate The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as controls.
Page 143: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot CAUTION: on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below If you leave your cruise control on when you 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 144: Resuming A Set Speed
Resuming a Set Speed RES+ (Resume): Press this button to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, SET− (Set): Press this button to set a speed and to disengages the cruise control.
Page 145 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the If the cruise control system is already engaged, hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to •...
Page 146: Headlamps
Headlamps (Off/On): This position is the momentary Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when the vehicles with an automatic transaxle are in PARK (P) and vehicles with a manual transaxle have the parking brake set and the vehicle is not moving.
Page 147: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder The DRL system will be off any time your vehicle is in PARK (P). The DRL system on U.S. vehicles can also be turned off by using the off/on switch for one If you open the driver’s door with the ignition off and the ignition cycle.
Page 148: Fog Lamps
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator lamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave light on the cluster will come on when the fog lamps are the garage, it will take about 20 seconds for the automatic on.
Page 149: Dome Lamp
Dome Lamp Mirror Reading Lamps Your vehicle may have a dome lamp. Your vehicle may have reading lamps on the rearview mirror. Push the button to turn the reading lamps on (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the and off.
Page 150: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Accessory power outlets can be used to connect Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or damage not covered by your warranty.
Page 151: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: Climate Control System (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of If your vehicle has remote start and you want to warm the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs...
Page 152 On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air (Off): To turn the fan off, turn the knob all the way escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time counterclockwise to the off position. it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps Temperature Control: Turn the left knob clockwise or the system to operate more efficiently.
Page 153: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. remove fog from the rear window. This can be minimized if the climate control system is The rear window defogger will only work when the used properly.
Page 154: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment The ﬁlter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for replacement intervals. See your Rotate the outlets and move the outlet vanes to change dealer for details on changing the ﬁlter. To ﬁnd out what the direction of the airﬂow and to open and close the type of ﬁlter to use, see Normal Maintenance outlets.
Page 155 3. Pull each of the three tabs of the ﬁlter access door 4. Pull the ﬁlter out, keeping it face up so as not to down and open the access door downward. drop any dust into the passenger compartment upon removal. When installing a new air ﬁlter make sure the AIR FLOW arrow is pointing downward.
Page 156: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and Indicators warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 157: 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 left in the tank, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically.
Page 158: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The tachometer displays miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). the engine speed in revolutions per Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the minute (rpm). driver information center.
Page 159: 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 come on for several seconds to remind people to Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is START, a chime will sound for several seconds already buckled.
Page 160: 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 system for malfunctions. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. start your vehicle, it means the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag may not be working properly.
Page 161: 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 the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.
Page 162 If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will rear-facing child restraint, a label on your sun visor accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status...
Page 163: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal The charging system light airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-67 will come on brieﬂy when for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 164: Up-Shift Light
Up-Shift Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle may have an up-shift light. When this light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into comes on, you should shift to the next higher gear if two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can weather, road, and traffic conditions allow you to.
Page 165: 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 parking brake. Warning Light The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is If your vehicle is equipped fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
Page 166: Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
Enhanced Traction System Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Warning Light If your vehicle is equipped The engine coolant with the Enhanced temperature warning light Traction System (ETS), will come on when the this warning light should engine has overheated. come on brieﬂy as you start the engine.
Page 167: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has an engine coolant temperature Your vehicle has a gage. With the ignition computer which monitors turned to ON, this operation of the fuel, gage shows the engine ignition, and emission coolant temperature.
Page 168: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your The following may prevent more serious damage to vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with your vehicle: other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission •...
Page 169: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. You may be able to correct the emission system See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will malfunction by considering the following: cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 170: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Oil Pressure Light Maintenance Programs If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this Some state/provincial and local governments have or light will stay on after may begin programs to inspect the emission control you start your engine, or equipment on your vehicle.
Page 171: Maintenance Schedule
Fog Lamp Light CAUTION: The fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 172: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). Your fuel gage tells you The DIC display gives you the status of many of your about how much fuel you vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver have left.
Page 173: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays TRIP A or TRIP B Press the information button until TRIP A or TRIP B is The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC has displayed. These modes show the current distance different modes which can be accessed by pressing traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in the DIC buttons.
Page 174 ECON (Economy) OIL LIFE Press the information button until ECON is displayed. Press the information button until OIL LIFE is displayed. This mode shows how many miles per gallon (mpg) The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is oil’s remaining useful life.
Page 175: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages BRAKE FLUID This message will display to inform the driver that the These warning messages will appear in the DIC display brake ﬂuid level is low while the ignition is on. Have the if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon systems.
Page 176: Door Ajar
DOOR AJAR GATE AJAR This message will display if one or more of the vehicle’s This message will display when the liftgate of your doors are not closed properly. When this message vehicle is not closed completely. You should make sure appears, you should make sure that the door(s) that the liftgate is closed completely.
Page 177: Dic Vehicle Personalization
LOW TRACTION DIC Vehicle Personalization This message will display when the Enhanced Traction Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow System (ETS) is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery you to program certain features to a preferred setting. road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, All of the features listed may not be available on so adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 178: Personalization Menu Modes
Personalization Menu Modes OIL-LIFE RESET When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engine UNITS oil life system. To reset the system, see Engine Oil This feature allows you to select the units of Life System on page 5-16. See “OIL LIFE” under DIC measurement in which the DIC will display the vehicle Operation and Displays on page 3-41 for more information.
Page 179: Unlock Horn
LOCK HORN UNLOCK HORN If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp every time which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp on the ﬁrst press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter of the unlock button on the remote keyless entry is pressed, can be enabled or disabled.
Page 180: Delay Lock
LIGHT FLASH DELAY LOCK If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, This feature, which delays the actual locking of the which allows the vehicle’s exterior hazard/turn signal vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY lighting to ﬂash every time the lock or unlock button on LOCK appears on the display, press and hold the reset the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can button for at least one second to scroll through the...
Page 181 AUTO UNLK (Unlock) UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transaxle Only) This feature, which allows the vehicle to automatically This screen displays only if your vehicle has an unlock certain doors, can be enabled or disabled. When automatic transaxle and DRIVER or ALL is selected for AUTO UNLK appears on the display, press and hold the AUTO UNLK feature.
Page 182 EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS LANGUAGE If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, This feature allows you to select the language in which which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to the DIC will display. When LANGUAGE appears on turn on each time the unlock button on the remote the display, press and hold the reset button for at least keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or one second to scroll through the available settings:...
Page 183: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) CAUTION: Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer Giving extended attention to entertainment driving experience.
Page 184 Here are some ways in which you can help avoid Added sound equipment may interfere with the distraction while driving. operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s While your vehicle is parked: systems may interfere with the operation of sound •...
Page 185: Setting The Time (Without Date Display)
Setting the Time To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour, press the clock button and then the pushbutton (Without Date Display) located under the forward arrow label. Once the time 12H and 24H are displayed, press the pushbutton If your vehicle has a base AM/FM radio with a single located under the desired option or press the SEEK, CD player and preset buttons numbered one through six,...
Page 186: Playing The Radio
Radio with CD (Base) If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player, the radio will have a MENU button instead of the clock button to set the time and date. Press the MENU button. Once the clock option is displayed, press the pushbutton located under that label.
Page 187: Finding A Station
Finding a Station 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2 pushbuttons for three seconds until you hear a or AM. The display will show the selection. beep.
Page 188: Radio Messages
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust the player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. balance or fade, press this button or the tune knob If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the until the desired speaker control label appears on player, it will stay in the player.
Page 189 © ¨ Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more SEEK : Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could played.
Page 190 CD Messages RPT (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CD can be repeated (played over and over). CHECK DISC: If this message appears on the display To use repeat, do the following: and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the •...
Page 191: Using The Auxiliary Input Jack
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the portable player. You may need to do additional the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an volume adjustments from the portable device if audio output;...
Page 192: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available.
Page 193 Playing the Radio Finding a Station (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, or system on and off. XM™ (if equipped). The display will show the selection. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations.
Page 194: Storing A Radio Station As A Favorite
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button. To setup the number of favorites Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station pages, perform the following steps: favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to your 1.
Page 195: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance or To adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the tune knob fade, press the tune knob until the speaker control labels until the tone control labels appear on the display. appear on the display.
Page 196 Finding a Category (CAT) Station Undesired XM™ categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category, perform the following: CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to ﬁnd XM™ stations while the radio is in the XM™ mode. To ﬁnd 1.
Page 197 Radio Messages Locked: This message is displayed when the ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio. Calibration Error: The audio system has been Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If Calibration If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be Error appears on the display, it means that the radio corrected, contact your dealer.
Page 198 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. Channel Unavail Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. available Tune to another station.
Page 199 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message ® XM Theftlocked Theftlock active The XM™ receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message appears after having your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer.
Page 200 Playing a CD (Single CD Player) If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 201 Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more (Tune): Turn this knob to select tracks on the CD than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt currently playing. to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could ©...
Page 202 RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on while listening to the radio. The CD icon and a one CD or all CDs in a six-disc CD player. To use message showing disc and/or track number will appear random, do one of the following: on the display when a CD is in the player.
Page 203 MP3/WMA Format • Minimize the length of the ﬁle, folder or playlist names. Long ﬁle, folder, or playlist names, or a If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personal combination of a large number of ﬁles and folders, or computer: playlists may cause the player to be unable to play •...
Page 204 Root Directory When the CD-R contains only playlists and compressed audio ﬁles, but no folders, all ﬁles will be located The root directory of the CD-R is treated as a folder. If the under the root folder. The folder down and the folder up root directory has compressed audio ﬁles, the directory buttons will search playlists (Px) ﬁrst and then go to will be displayed as F1 ROOT.
Page 205 File System and Naming If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD-R in the player it will stay in the player. When you turn on The song name that will be displayed will be the song the ignition or radio, the CD-R will start to play where it name that is contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 206 Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more (Tune): Turn this knob to select MP3 ﬁles on the than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt CD-R currently playing. to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could ©...
Page 207 FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this button (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator to advance playback quickly within an MP3 ﬁle. You feature to play MP3 ﬁles on the CD-R in order by artist will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button or album.
Page 208 CD Messages Now the album name is displayed on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album will begin to play. Once all songs from that album are CHECK DISC: If this message appears on the display played, the player will move to the next album in and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the alphabetic order on the CD-R and begin playing MP3 ﬁles...
Page 209: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is playing. The portable audio Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on device will continue playing, so you may want to stop it the lower right side of the faceplate.
Page 210: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls When a CD is playing, press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or previous track. Press and hold Radio controls are located the up or down arrow longer than three-quarters of a on the right side of the second to continue advancing ahead or reversing back, steering wheel and if your...
Page 211: Radio Reception
Radio Reception XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio You may experience frequency interference and static reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone United States, and in Canada (if available). Just as with chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite external electronic devices are plugged into the...
Page 212: Care Of The Cd Player
Care of the CD Player XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the internal The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof lens of the CD optics with lubricants.
Page 213: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-23 Highway Hypnosis ........4-24 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-24 Drunken Driving ..........4-3 Winter Driving ..........4-26 Control of a Vehicle ........4-6 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Braking ............4-6 Ice, or Snow ..........4-30...
Page 214: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready for Defensive Driving anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or expressways, it means “Always expect the The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive unexpected.”...
Page 215: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. a national tragedy.
Page 216 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s of about 0.06 percent.
Page 217 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There is something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people do not know. Medical research shows of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 218: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-32. where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the Braking action involves perception time and steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have reaction time.
Page 219: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Your vehicle may have the Anti-Lock Brake System a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that will between hard stops.
Page 220 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. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 221: Using Abs
Remember: ABS not change the time you need to get to your steering. Momentum will carry it in whatever your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling. stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in That could be off the road, into the very thing you front of you, you will not have time to apply your were trying to avoid, or into traffic.
Page 222: Enhanced Traction System (Ets)
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: Your vehicle may have an Enhanced Traction System • If you turn the system off by moving the shift lever (ETS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in to LOW (L), the warning light will come on and slippery road conditions.
Page 223: Steering
Steering To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on. But you can turn the system off Electric Power Steering if you prefer. If the engine stalls while you are driving, the power To turn the system off, shift to LOW (L) or REVERSE (R).
Page 224: Steering Tips
Steering Tips The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. two control systems — steering and acceleration — can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 225: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 226: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, driving.
Page 227 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one start your left lane change signal before moving out thing, following too closely reduces your area of of the right lane to pass.
Page 228: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Let us review what driving experts say about what If you have the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), happens when the three control systems — brakes, remember: It helps to avoid only the acceleration skid.
Page 229: Driving At Night
Driving at Night While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the One reason is that some drivers are likely to be tires to slide.
Page 230 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle But as we get older these differences increase. clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much much worse by dirt on the glass.
Page 231: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads CAUTION: Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not dry roads.
Page 232: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under the tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 233: 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 234: 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 235: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the Here are some things you can check before a trip: proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Are all windows clean inside and outside? Drive on to the next exit.
Page 236: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 237 • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of CAUTION: the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. If you do not shift down, your brakes could •...
Page 238: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 239 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has this system, you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions.
Page 240: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Remember, unless your vehicle has ABS, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a slide. Brake so the wheels always keep rolling and you serious situation.
Page 241 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.
Page 242: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Run the engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster Mud, Ice, or Snow than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will the battery charged.
Page 243: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out CAUTION: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), turn the If you let your tires spin at high speed, they ETS off.
Page 244: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Vehicle Certiﬁcation label. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either...
Page 245: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more the “XXX”...
Page 246 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 1 = Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight Subtract Occupant Weight 300 lbs (136 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) ×...
Page 247 Certiﬁcation Label Example 3 Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 3 = A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. Subtract Occupant Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) ×...
Page 248 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads as the vehicle goes.
Page 249: Towing
Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Consult your dealer or a professional towing service •...
Page 250: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse from the ﬂoor You may dinghy tow your vehicle from the front following ® console fuse block: 8 (Ignition Switch, PASS-Key III+). these steps: See Floor Console Fuse Block on page 5-84 for more information.
Page 251: Towing A Trailer (Manual Transaxle)
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with an automatic transaxle and the proper trailer towing (Manual Transaxle) equipment. If your vehicle is not equipped as stated above, do not tow a trailer. To identify the trailering Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information manual transaxle.
Page 252: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: • The weight of the trailer If you do, here are some important points: • The weight of the trailer tongue • There are many different laws, including speed limit •...
Page 253: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at our Customer Assistance Center. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4 for more information. In Canada write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7...
Page 254 Consider the following example: But let’s say your speciﬁc vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg); and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs gear in the vehicle as well.
Page 255 Hitches The effect of tongue weight is about 1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. with being able to handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads weight.
Page 256: Safety Chains
Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the Before setting out for the open road, you will want to tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to get to know your rig.
Page 257: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 258: Driving On Grades
Driving on Grades Parking on Hills Notice: Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher CAUTION: than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your vehicle. Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine and transaxle You really should not park your vehicle, with a to cool.
Page 259: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. Your vehicle will need service more often when you are 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your pulling a trailer.
Page 260 NOTES 4-48...
Page 261: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Pressure Cap ..........5-23 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Engine Overheating ........5-23 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-3 Cooling System ..........5-25 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-29 Adding Equipment to the Outside Brakes ............5-30 of Your Vehicle ...........5-4 Battery ............5-32...
Page 262 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Buying New Tires .........5-55 Finish Care ..........5-77 Different Size Tires and Wheels ......5-56 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-78 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-57 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ....5-79 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-58 Tires ............5-79 Wheel Replacement ........5-59 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-80...
Page 263: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to they can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer including such things as, airbags, braking, stability, for all your service needs.
Page 264: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service CAUTION: manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14.
Page 265: Fuel
Fuel If the octane is less than 87, you may notice a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as The 8th digit of your vehicle identiﬁcation number (VIN) possible.
Page 266: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that are now required to contain additives that will help meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 267: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel If you plan on driving in another country outside the system and also damage the plastic and rubber United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard parts.
Page 268: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 269 The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not CAUTION: properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-43 for more information. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 270: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
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 discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. and injure you even when the engine is not You can be badly burned and your vehicle running.
Page 271: Hood Release
Hood Release 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary To open the hood, do the following. hood release lever to 1. Pull the interior hood the left. It is located release lever with this under the front center symbol on it.
Page 272: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L engine (2.2L engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 273: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-29. Checking Engine Oil B. Pressure Cap. See Pressure Cap on page 5-23. It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you C.
Page 274: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind.
Page 275: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American...
Page 276: Engine Oil Additives
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the When the system has calculated that oil life has temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 is necessary.
Page 277: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 278: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required. Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department.
Page 279: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid CAUTION: It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the dealership Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter service department and have it repaired as soon off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 280: Hydraulic Clutch
Hydraulic Clutch A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C). • self-adjusting. This system does not have its own • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). reservoir.
Page 281: What To Use
What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage warranty.
Page 282: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant Adding Coolant ® If more coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL The coolant recovery tank coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but cap has this symbol on it. only when the engine is cool. The tank is located in If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, a the engine compartment special ﬁll procedure is necessary.
Page 283: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, Steam from an overheated engine can burn and it will burn if the engine parts are hot you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 284: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Your Engine If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally.
Page 285: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 286: How To Add Coolant To The Cooling System
When the engine is cold, the coolant level should Notice: Engine damage from running your engine be at or above the COLD FILL line. If it is not, you without coolant is not covered by your warranty. may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator ®...
Page 287 If no coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank, add coolant at the pressure cap as follows: CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 288 4. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment. CAUTION: 5. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the COLD FILL line. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot 6. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, engine parts.
Page 289: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you Water can cause the solution to freeze and will be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 290: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have Brake Fluid too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, Your brake master cylinder only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 291: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in brakes. the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that Your rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators, make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake...
Page 292: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Your vehicle’s battery is located in the trunk. You do not need to access the battery to jump start your vehicle. The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many See Jump Starting on page 5-33. parts have to be of top quality and work well together if Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 293: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 294 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the The remote negative (−) positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on ground terminal, marked that vehicle. GND (−), is located at the front of the engine You will not see the battery of your vehicle under compartment on the the hood.
Page 295 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 296 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable to terminal location on the vehicle with the dead the negative (−) terminal location on the vehicle with battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the the dead battery.
Page 297 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 298: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming • The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other ﬂat surface. The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming • The vehicle should not have any snow, ice, or mud system. The aim has been preset at the factory and on it.
Page 299 To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low-beam headlamp. 3. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low-beam headlamp.
Page 300 Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted.
Page 301: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-45. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line.
Page 302: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, And Parking Lamps
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps A. Headlamp B. Turn Signal/Parking Lamp 2. Remove the fasteners to access the headlamp and To replace the headlamp, turn signal, or parking lamp turn signal/parking lamp bulbs. bulb, do the following: 3. Reach in behind the wheel well liner and locate the 1.
Page 303: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 4. Locate the bulb you wish to change. 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove. (CHMSL) To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-13 for more information.
Page 304: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps 2. Remove the cover in the rear cargo area of the vehicle to access the bulbs. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal 4.
Page 305: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Here’s how to remove the wiper blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the Exterior Lamp Bulb Number windshield. Back-up Lamp and CHMSL Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamp 3157KX Headlamp High/Low-Beam Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal 3057KX For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer.
Page 306: Tires
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement CAUTION: 1. Remove the protective cap from the wiper arm. If the protective cap is not removed before lifting the wiper arm, the wiper arm could be damaged. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires 2. Pull the wiper arm away from the backglass and are dangerous.
Page 307: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC Useful information about a tire is molded into its speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC sidewall.
Page 308 (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN).
Page 309: Tire Size
Tire Size (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The The following illustration shows an example of a typical letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D means passenger vehicle tire size.
Page 310 Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32. from steel or other reinforcing materials. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
Page 311 Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces with the road. outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name...
Page 312: When To Check
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for effectively.
Page 313: How To Check
How to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inﬂated (8 000 to 13 000 km). simply by looking at them.
Page 314: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
Page 315: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet Mixing tires could cause you to lose control General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation while driving.
Page 316: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels CAUTION: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after resistance to rollover.
Page 317: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 318: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned representing the tire’s resistance to the generation and balanced carefully at the factory to give you of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 319: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 320: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not enough dangerous. You cannot know how it has been clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle used or how far it has been driven. It could without the proper amount of clearance can fail suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 321: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 322: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your To be even more certain the vehicle will not hazard warning ﬂashers. move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one CAUTION: being changed.
Page 323: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack, wheel wrench, and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the ﬂoor of the cargo area. To remove the spare tire and tools, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-13 for more information.
Page 324 The tools you will be using include the jack (A) You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut and wheel wrench (B). counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench from the jack. 5-64...
Page 325: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel wrench to extend the handle. 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 5-65...
Page 326 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: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly 2.
Page 327 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. 5. Install the spare tire. 3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt underneath the wheel well.
Page 328 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 329 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 330: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
10. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 331: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools To store the ﬂat tire, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-13 for more information. 2. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on.
Page 332 Storing the Compact Spare Tire 5. Attach the strap to the cargo tie-downs in the and Tools rear of the vehicle. Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire once you are done using it. 6.
Page 333: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-13 for more information. Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when 2. Install the strap (F) on the ﬂoor of the spare tire your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. compartment.
Page 334: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle defogger. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner.
Page 335: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister remove a soil from any interior surface.
Page 336: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner Some commercial products may increase gloss on your or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test annoying reﬂections in the windshield and even make it a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst.
Page 337: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a of color, gloss retention, and durability. car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it on page 5-77.
Page 338: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield etc., can damage the vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain on washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, painted surfaces.
Page 339: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire soap and water.
Page 340: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop control can collect on the underbody. If these are not applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Page 341: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil Remover and asphalt.
Page 342: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your vehicle’s engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 343: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Fuses in the fuse block protect the power windows. When the current load is too heavy, the fuse opens Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle protecting the circuit until the problem is ﬁxed. unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 344: Floor Console Fuse Block
Floor Console Fuse Block Fuses Usage Fuse Puller The ﬂoor console fuse block is located on the passenger’s side of the console behind the forward Spare panel. Spare The panel has four clips, one in each corner. Pull the Spare panel to disconnect the four clips, and access the fuses.
Page 345: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Electric Power Steering, The underhood fuse block is located on the driver’s side Steering Wheel Controls of the engine compartment. Lift the cover to access the fuse/relay block. Sunroof Spare Blank Radio Sensing and Diagnostic Module Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module Door Locks...
Page 346 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Body Control Module 3 Heated Seats (Option) Starting System Fuse Puller Body Control Module 2 Empty Empty Empty Empty Cigarette Lighter Air Conditioning Clutch Diode Power Outlet Liftgate, Sunroof Empty Empty Empty Empty Emissions Fuel Pump Empty Air Conditioning Clutch Power Seat (Option)
Page 347 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Injectors, Ignition Module Passenger’s Side High Beam Park, Neutral Parking Lamps Heated Seat, Back-up Lamps Headlamp Low Beam Rear Windshield Washer Headlamp High Beam Windshield Washer Pump Relays Usage Fog Lamps (Option) Rear Defogger Relay Horn Empty ®...
Page 348: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 0.9 lbs 0.41 kg Cooling System 2.2L Engine 7.4 qt 7.0 L...
Page 349 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-8 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-8 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-9 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-11 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 350: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, Introduction replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and to keep your vehicle in good working condition. change as recommended.
Page 351: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule CAUTION: We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances Performing maintenance work on a vehicle only a few times a week.
Page 352: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, should be checked, when to check it, and what you you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good (5 000 km) since your last service.
Page 353 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 354: 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 355: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface latches, hood hinges and latches, and trunk lid hinges...
Page 356: Owner Checks And Services
At Each Fuel Fill (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-20 for It is important to perform these underhood checks what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, at each fuel ﬁll.
Page 357: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Tire Inﬂation Check Starter Switch Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to CAUTION: check the spare tire. See Tires on page 5-46 for further details.
Page 358: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control Ignition Transaxle Lock Check System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transaxle, the ignition should turn CAUTION: to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 359: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, Lubricants set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from slowly remove foot pressure from the regular...
Page 360 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield Clutch Linkage ® Optikleen Washer Solvent. Engine Oil. Washer Pivot Points Chassis Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Parking Brake Chassis Canada 88901242) or lubricant Canada 88901242) or lubricant Cable Guides Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI #2,...
Page 361: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ® ACDelco Part Part GM Part Number Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22731072 A3054C Engine Oil Filter 12579143 PF456G Passenger Compartment Air Filter...
Page 362: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 363 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 364 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 365: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-13 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-3 United States Government ......7-13 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Canadian Government ........7-14 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 366: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to visible through the windshield. your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location.
Page 367: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 368: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to General Motors of Canada Limited write or e-mail Chevrolet, refer to the addresses below. Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 United States — Customer Assistance 1908 Colonel Sam Drive...
Page 369: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can...
Page 370: Roadside Assistance Program
Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are for the repair or replacement of the tire if not automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside covered by a warrantable failure.
Page 371: Courtesy Transportation
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the inconvenience during warranty repairs. coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or Scheduling Service Appointments discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 372: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy Warranty service can generally be completed while you rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty to minimize your inconvenience by providing several repair.
Page 373: Additional Program Information
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Page 374: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is about a crash event or share it with others other than: damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality...
Page 375: Insuring Your Vehicle
Insuring Your Vehicle Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform...
Page 376 If an Accident Occurs • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. number, driver’s license number, vehicle license • plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and...
Page 377: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Reporting Safety Defects Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its United States Government repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Page 378: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in Case Unit Repair Manual a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer This manual provides information on unit repair service Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM...
Page 379: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information Service Publications are available for current and needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Page 380 NOTES 7-16...
Page 381 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ....5-79 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Care of Safety Belts ........5-76 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ....... 3-18 Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-80 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-77 Vehicle ............1-73 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....
Page 382 Automatic Door Lock ........2-11 Bulb Replacement (cont.) Automatic Headlamp System ......3-15 Replacement Bulbs ........5-45 Automatic Transaxle Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Fluid ............5-19 Back-up Lamps ........5-44 Operation ........... 2-27 Buying New Tires ........... 5-55 Battery ............5-32 Calibration ..........
Page 383 Child Restraints Clutch, Hydraulic ..........5-20 Child Restraint Systems ....... 1-39 Collision Damage Repair ........7-10 Infants and Young Children ......1-36 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..... 1-30 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..1-45 Compact Spare Tire ........5-73 Older Children ..........
Page 384 Driving (cont.) In Rain and on Wet Roads ......4-19 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-15 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....4-31 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Winter ............4-26 Delayed Locking ..........2-11 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Dome Lamp ...........
Page 385 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...... 4-10 Fuel ............... 5-5 Warning Light ..........3-34 Additives ............5-6 Entry/Exit Lighting ........... 3-17 California Fuel ..........5-6 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......7-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....5-10 Extender, Safety Belt ........1-33 Filling Your Tank ...........
Page 386 Horn ............... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ........ii Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-18 Head Restraints ..........1-7 Hydraulic Clutch ..........5-20 Headlamp Aiming ............5-38 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-83 Headlamps ............ 3-14 Ignition Positions ..........
Page 387 Light (cont.) Oil Pressure ..........3-38 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ........5-47 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ....3-29 Lamps Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ....3-27 Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-17 Safety Belt Reminder ........3-27 Dome ............3-17 Security ............. 3-39 Fog ............
Page 388 Manual Transaxle Fluid ............5-19 Maintenance Schedule Operation ........... 2-30 Additional Required Services ......6-6 Message At Each Fuel Fill ........... 6-8 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-43 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Mirror Reading Lamps ........3-17 At Least Once a Year ........
Page 389 Odometer ............3-26 Paint, Damage ..........5-80 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-14 Park (P) Shifting Into ..........2-33 Engine ............5-13 Shifting Out of ..........2-35 Pressure Light ..........3-38 Parking Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......5-16 Brake ............2-32 Older Children, Restraints ........
Page 390 Reclining Seatbacks .......... 1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-17 Recreational Vehicle Towing ......4-37 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation .... 2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ..........
Page 391 Seats (cont.) Reclining Seatbacks ........1-5 Safety Belt Six-Way Power Driver ........1-3 Passenger Reminder Light ......3-27 Split Folding Rear Seat ........ 1-10 Pretensioners ..........1-33 Securing a Child Restraint Reminder Light ..........3-27 Rear Seat Position ........1-52 Safety Belts Right Front Seat Position ......
Page 392 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ......... 5-88 Speedometer ..........3-26 Tachometer ............ 3-26 Split Folding Rear Seat ........1-10 Taillamps Starting Your Engine ........2-24 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..5-44 Steering ............4-11 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........3-77 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......3-78 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........
Page 393 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-58 Understanding Radio Reception ......3-79 Wheel Replacement ........5-59 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-57 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 5-54 Up-Shift Light ..........3-32 Towing Recreational Vehicle ........4-37 Towing a Trailer ..........
Page 394 Windshield Washer ............3-9 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-24 Washer Fluid ..........5-29 Warnings Wiper Blade Replacement ......5-45 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-43 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-78 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Wiper Fuses ..........5-83 Other Warning Devices ........

Chevrolet 2006 HHR Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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