Page 2 The 2003 Chevrolet Venture Owner Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats Rear Seats Safety Belts Child Restraints Air Bag Systems Restraint System Check Features and Controls ... Keys Doors and Locks Winaows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors...
Page 3 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name VENTURE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Page 4 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 5 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 6 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: LATCH BOTH LAP AND CAUTION SHOULDER BELTS TO POSSIBLE PROTECT OCCUPANT INJURY DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ArrAGHlNG PROTECT EYES BY FASTEN SHIELDING SEAT BELTS CAUSTIC \ v s MOVE SEAT BAlTERY...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ... Manual Seats Six-Way Power Seats ... Reclining Seatbacks ... Head Restraints ... Rear Seats ... Rear Seat Operation Second Row Safety Belt Stowage ... Flip and Fold Feature ... Split Bench Seats ... Bucket Seats Captain Chairs ...
Page 9 Section Air Bag Systems Where Are the Air Bags? ... When Should an Air Bag Inflate? What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? ... How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ... What Will You See After an Air Bag inflates? ... Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...
Page 10: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats Use the lever located on the front of the seat to adiust the seat forward or rearward. Pull up the ..lever to unlock the seat..< Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever.
Page 11 Six-Way Power Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the six-way power seat control is located on the outboard sides of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down.
Page 12 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 13 Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint your is closest to the top of head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others.
Page 14: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust, remove and reinstall the seats. By using the levers and straps, in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from the vehicle. When you put the seats back in the vehicle, be sure to follow the label on the back of the seat for proper location.
Page 15 To return the seat(s) to the normal position, do the following: 1. Push the seat back and firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat. 2. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down. 3.
Page 16 Adjusting the Split Bench Seats (Second Row) The second row bench seats are adjustable. There are two adjustment levers each section of the split bench seats to adjust the seat forward or rearward. One is located below the center, in the front of each section of the split bench.
Page 17 Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks If the seatback isn’i cked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 18 To return the seatback to an upright position, pull on the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever without putting any pressure on the seatback. Push and seatback to be sure it is locked into place. Removing the Split Bench Seat Make sure the seatback is in the upright position.
Page 19 6. To unlatch the front latches, squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar. 7. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward, then toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out. Repeat these steps for the other section of the split bench seat.
Page 20 A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the protection needed a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 21 2. Make sure the bench seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins. 3. If the front legs are not attached correctly, the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins. If the front latches are not attaching correctly, check that the seat is in the full rear position.
Page 22 5. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down. 6. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright. 7. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked.
Page 23 Adjusting the Bucket Seats There are two adjustment levers on each seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward. One is located below the center, in front of the bucket seats. 1-16 The other lever is located on the rear of the bucket seat.
Page 24 Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 25 To raise a seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever while raising the seatback until it locks upright. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place. To recline the seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever.
Page 26 You can also lift the lever on the side of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins. Do not let go of the strap or lever until the seat is folded all the way forward. To unlatch the front latches, with the seat folded forward, squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar.
Page 27 R e p k i n g the Bucket Seats If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 28 Make sure the seats are in the full rear position before beginning this procedure. 1. With the seat folded, squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bucket seat onto the front two floor pins.
Page 29 Captain Chairs If your vehicle has the captain’s chairs, the seatbacks can be folded forward or reclined and the seats can be removed. Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs (Second Row) The second row captain’s chairs can be adjusted forward or rearward. There are two adjustment levers on each seat.
Page 30 To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Use the recliner lever to move the seatback to the desired position. It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward, taking the weight off the seatback.
Page 31 2. The seat can then be lifted and removed from the vehicle. 1-24 F-placing the Capt-:-’s Chairs If the seatback forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 32 A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 33 2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of floor pins. 3. Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is properly attached. 1-26 Stowable Seat Your vehicle may have a stowable seat. The stowable seat is a full bench seat and comes with the convenience center.
Page 34 To fold down the seatback, pull up on the lever located on the back of the seat and push the seatback down until it is locked into place. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked into place.
Page 35 5. While holding onto the crossbar at the bottom of the seat, remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out. This should be done in one motion. Notice: Do not use the release handles to pull the seat out.
Page 36 A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 37: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 38 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-40. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash.
Page 41 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-34 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 42 If I’m a good driver, and never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident even one that isn’t your fault your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
Page 43 Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 44 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-54. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 45 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. 1-38 To move it down, push down on the button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Page 46 What's wrong with this? InncP halt Thn ehnlllrlar . - - - - . I ) r * I , , " " , , " U l U V l Y " . . as much protection this way. You can be seriously hurt if your s h o u L .
Page 47 What's wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-40 You can be seriously injured if your J t 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 48 What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if bwum aelt 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 49 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-42 You can be se..-usly injureL 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.
Page 50 What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't 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 51 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 52 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 53 Lap Belt If your vehicle has bucket seats, someone can sit in the center position bucket seat. When you sit in the center position bucket seat, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate and, in a single motion, pull the belt across you.
Page 54: Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
Make sure the release button on the buckle positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Lap Belt If your vehicle has a third row rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center position.
Page 55: Rear Seat Passengers
To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-54. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 56 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder _ _ . _ _ . . , , , , , , I . , 1 , - Lelts;. nele u p c ~ I IUVV v w a l UI IC...
Page 57 Third Row Outside Passenger Position Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 58 , - - . 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’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 59: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 61: Safety Belt Pretensioners
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-48. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 62: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a...
Page 63 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at 1-56 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so...
Page 64 Never do this. sitting in a seat that Here a child lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. the child wears the belt in this way, i n a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 65: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 66 For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become 240-lb. (1 10 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint. Children who are up against, or --ry ,.Jse to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 67 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
Page 68 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 69 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 1-62 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 70 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Page 71 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 72: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 73: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether”. It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 74: Top Strap Anchor Location
In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Don’t use a child restraint that requires a top strap in the right front passenger’s position because there’s no place to anchor the top strap.
Page 75 Third Row An anchor bar for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion for each second and third row outboard seating position, and for the center position of the second row. 1-68 Third Row (Stowable Seat) The anchor bar for the stowable bench seat on the passenger’s side of the crossbar.
Page 76: Lower Anchorages Ana Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You'll find anchors (A) in the second row outboard bucket seats, the 40 side of the 60/40 split bench seat and both second row captain's chairs. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system \vi!! have latches bet\.n.ree!? the seatback...
Page 77 With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint. 1-70 If a LA. r e c...d restraint ---)’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed.
Page 78: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3.
Page 79 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap page 1-66 if the child restraint has a top strap or top tether. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint, Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 80 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is the retractor to set the lock. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safetv belt auicklv if vou ever had to. 1-73...
Page 81 1-74 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 82 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Third Row Bench Seat) .,,.:*P. \ / - . . ' I 1 L . . Inn hait p l l r n +n V U II C I u m u U ~ I L .
Page 83 1-76 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint.
Page 84 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat) .--:-- + L m I n n hrrlt T n n \ / - . * ' I t 1 UU UJll L I IG U U I I . if the child restraint has one.
Page 85 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-78 5. To tighten the belt, feed it back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 86: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: A child in a rear-facing ild restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger’s air bag inflates.
Page 87 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-66 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 89: Built-In Child Restraint
Built-In Child Restraint Bench Seat 60/40 Bucket Seat 1-82...
Page 90 If your vehicle has this option in a bucket seat, each bucket seat that has the built-in child restraint fits in only one location in your vehicle. To find out where a bucket seat that has a built-in child restraint must be located in your vehicle see Rear Seat Operation on page 1-7.
Page 91 Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint 1. Raise the head restraint until the lower edge head restraint is even with the top 1-84 2. Rotate the head restraint rearward until it touches the top of the seatback. Make sure there is no gap between the lower edge and the top the seatback.
Page 92 You’ll be using the child restraint’s harness (A) 3. Lower the child restraint cushion. to secure your child. Don’t use the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-85...
Page 93 Using the vehicle’s regular safety belts on a child seated on the child restraint cushion can cause serious injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash. If a child is the proper size for the built-in child restraint, secure the child using the child restraint’s harness.
Page 94 6. Select only one side of the harness. Place the harness over the child’s shoulder. Push the latch plate fB) into the buckle until clicks. Be sure the buckle is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates. If you can’t secure a latch plate, see your dealer for service before using the child restraint.
Page 95 11. Now fasten the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip together. The purpose of this clip is to help keep the harness positioned on the child’s shoulders. An unfastened shoulder harness clip won’t help keep the harness in place on the child’s shoulders.
Page 96 12. Pull the shoulder harness adjustment strap (C) firmly until the harness is snugly adjusted around the child. You should not be able to put more than two fingers between the harness and the child’s chest. Make sure the harness and buckle strap are not twisted.
Page 98 Storing the Built-In Child Restraint Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle's lap-shoulder belt. 1. Move both latch plates and both sides of the shoulder harness clip to the bottom of the harness straps. 2. Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up into the seatback.
Page 99 4. Then press the leg rest firmly into the seatback, and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on the seatback. 1-92 5. Rotate the head restraint forward and push it all the way down. Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle, built-in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash.
Page 100: Air Bag Systems
Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag.
Page 101 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: ured or killed in a crash You can be severely if you aren’t wearing your safety belt you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 102 Botl- .rental and sid mpact air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inflation before and during a crash.
Page 103: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-96 The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 104 If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 105: When Should An Air Bag Inflate
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal. or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.”...
Page 106: What Makes An Air Bag Inflate
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For both frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag.
Page 107: What Will You See After An Air Bag
What Will You See After Inf Iates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal air bag.
Page 108 In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an air bag inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system.
Page 109: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, or the air bag covering on the driver’s and right front passenger’s seatback, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag, or both the air bag module...
Page 110: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages are working properly.
Page 111: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as...
Page 112: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys Remote Keyless Entry System Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Doors and Locks Door Locks Power Door Locks Last Door Closed Locking Programmable Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection Leaving Your Vehicle Dual Sliding Doors Power Sliding Door (PSD) Liftgate Windows Manual Windows...
Page 113 Section Onstar@ System ... HomeLin k@ Transmitter ... Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ... 2.49 Storage Areas ... Glove Box Cupholder(s) ... Compact Overhead Console Overhead Console ... Front Seat Storage Net ... Luggage Carrier ... 2.56 Rear Storage Area ... Convenience Net ...
Page 114: Keys
Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 115 So be sure you have spare keys. If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5. If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar@ system with...
Page 116: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped, the 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 117: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation You can lock and unlock your doors and the liftgate from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. UNLOCK: When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter, only the driver’s door will unlock.
Page 118 Remote Alarm When you press the button with the horn symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the parking lamps will flash and the horn will sound. This will allow you to attract attention, if needed. Press the panic button again to stop the alarm from sounding.
Page 119 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 120: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks U n . , ; k e d doors can dangerous. Passengers especially children easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Page 121 To unlock either front door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle. If your vehicle has power door locks, you can unlock all of the doors and the liftgate by inserting the key, turning toward the front of the vehicle and holding it there for one second.
Page 122: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks From the inside, press the front of the power door lock switch (on either front door) to unlock all doors and the liftgate. With the content theft-deterrent system, the power door lock switch will not unlock the doors until the system is disarmed.
Page 123: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Last Door Closed Locking The last door closed locking feature will delay the power locking of the doors and liftgate for up to five seconds after exiting the vehicle, when the power door lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter used to lock your vehicle.
Page 124: Leaving Your Vehicle
Sliding Door Delayed Locking If either sliding door is open when you use the power door locks to lock the vehicle, the sliding door that is open will not lock. Normally the last door closed locking feature will be used to lock the sliding door after it has been closed.
Page 125 Sliding Door Lock 2-1 4 If your vehicle is facing d lard on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not could stay open and possiblyinjuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close.
Page 126 Lock either sliding door from inside the vehicle by moving the manual lever down. Unlock it by moving the lever up. With the power door locks, the sliding door lock has a ____ delay feature. See Power Door Locks on page 2-1 1 and n-.- I / - I - : - I _ 1 : - - 4 : - -...
Page 127 If your vehicle has the power sliding door(s), you can override the security lock by pressing either power door lock switch when the power sliding door override off. switch(es) is turned When the power sliding door override switch(es) is turned the power sliding door(s) cannot be opened from the inside when the sliding door security lock is in use.
Page 128: Power Sliding Door (Psd)
Power Sliding Door (PSD) If your vehicle has this feature, you can open and close the sliding door(s) using the switches inside of your vehicle. You can also operate the power sliding door(s) with your remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-5.
Page 129 If you have the dual sliding doors, your vehicle has these switches. The left switch is for the driver’s side power sliding door and the right switch is for the passenger’s side sliding door. The power sliding door and the power sliding door override one switch.
Page 130 If the power sliding door(s) is open or in the process of closing when you shift out of PARK (P), a buzzer will sound. This is a warning that the sliding door(s) is not completely closed. If the power to the sliding door(s) is turned off, the buzzer will not sound indicating the door(s) is not completely closed.
Page 131 The driver’s side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, don’t try to force the sliding door. When the fuel filler door is closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be nnnr\ed normally.
Page 132 your cle ._ .,cing C,.vnwal on grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, turn on the power sliding door feature. Then if the door closes, under the control of the power door system.
Page 133: Liftgate
3. If on, turn the power sliding door override switch 4. Remove fuse 29 from the underhood fuse block. Leave it out for 30 seconds. 5. Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds. 6. Turn the power sliding door override switch on. 7.
Page 134 It can dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate:...
Page 135: Windows
Windows Leaving ch..,ren in a vehicle closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-24 .-._..
Page 136: Power Windows
Power Windows The switches on the driver’s door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power , - a n \ active. <in-+-:--& c - - tnnr) atst; r I c L a I t I G u n b b b o o v l y under Ignition Positions on page 2-31.
Page 137: Power Rear Quarter Windows
Power Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows. This switch, located in the p i ) overhead console switchbank, opening and closing the power rear quarter windows. Press the textured part of the switch to open the windows;...
Page 138 Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system. A light located on top of your instrument panel (near the center of vehicle, next...
Page 139 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors, if the key is not in the ignition. The security light will turn on to let you know the system is arming.
Page 140: Theft-Deterrent Systems
PASS-Key@ 111 Your PASS-Key@ Ill 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) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause...
Page 141 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the instrument panel PASS KEY fuse. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service.
Page 142: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Page 143: Starting Your Engine
B (LOCK): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. Notice: your key seems stuck can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard.
Page 144: Engine Coolant Heater
Notice: Holding your key START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter.
Page 145: Automatic Transaxle Operation
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet. Plugging the cord .-.-o a..
Page 146 PARK (P): This gear position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system.
Page 147 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice; Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow. sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or page 4-30.
Page 148 Warm-up Shift Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside temperature is 35°F (2°C) or colder. You may notice that the transaxle will shift at a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed up. This is a normal condition designed to provide heat to the passenger compartment and defrost the windows more quickly.
Page 149: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. 2-38 If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
Page 150: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle in PARK (P) if the shift lever not fully the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 151 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-40 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Runnin-...
Page 152: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 153: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn 1 ngs that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-42 Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.
Page 154: Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to kn-.. Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 155: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from you. Outside Power Mirrors The control located on the driver’s door operates both outside rearview mirrors.
Page 156: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. 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 157: Onstar@ System
Onstar@ System Onstar@ uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. An Onstar@ subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle. You can upgrade or extend your Onstar@ services to meet your needs.
Page 158 Onstar@’ Personal Calling With Onstar@ Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts, no roaming charges and no access fees. To find out more about OnStarm Personal Calling, refer to the Onstar@ user’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call OnStar@ at 1 -888-4-ONSTAR (1 -888-466-7827).
Page 159: Homelink@ Transmitter
HomeLink@ Transmitter HomeLink, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional HomeLink information can be found on the internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-351 5.
Page 160: Programming The Homelink Transmitter
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink@ Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink@ programming.
Page 161 If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the “Learn”...
Page 162 Using HomeLink@ Press and hold the appropriate HomeLinkO button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1.
Page 163: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Your vehicle’s large carrying capacity can store many items. If you have the extended wheelbase version, you can carry things as large as a 4’ x 8’ piece of plywood. also You can use the floor pins that are used to attach the seats, to secure larger loads.
Page 164: Overhead Console
Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature. The front overhead console has reading lamps, a switchbank, storage compartments, a garage door opener compartment, Onstar@ System buttons, Driver Information Center (DIC) and HomeLink@ Transmitter buttons. If your vehicle has the HomeLink@ transmitter buttons, they will take the place of the garage door opener compartment.
Page 165 Garage Door Opener Compartment You can store your garage door opener in the rear compartment of your overhead console, and operate it from this position. To install your garage door opener, follow these instructions: 1. Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward.
Page 166: Front Seat Storage Net
5. Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press on it. Front Seat Storage Net There may be a storage net that stretches between the front seats. Pull the hooks towards the passenger’s seat and insert them into the holes.
Page 167: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control.
Page 168 Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than 150 Ibs. (68 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a proper size and weight, put it on the slats, as far forward as you can.
Page 169: Rear Storage Area
Rear Storage Area Your vehicle has a storage compartment and may have a cupholder on the driver’s side of the vehicle, next to the third row seat(s). 2-58 Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over.
Page 170: Convenience Center
2. Attach the lower hooks to the metal rings on the floor. 3. Once you've loaded items into the net, stretch the higher side of the net up and over the top of the load to hold firmly in place. The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 Ibs.
Page 171 Removing the Convenience Center 1. Make sure that all items are off of the convenience center and that it is empty. 2. Turn the hand knob counterclockwise until the knob is loose. 3. Lift on the hand knob to grab a hold of the convenience center.
Page 172 4. Put the tray sill, located on the back of the convenience center, in the upright position. 5. Slide the convenience center in and align it so that the forks, located on the bottom rear of the convenience center, slide into the seat anchors. 6.
Page 173: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle’s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend on the options that came with your vehicle. The following chart shows the features that can be programmed. To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with, follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode.
Page 174: Entering Programming Mode
Entering Programming Mode To program features, your vehicle must be in the programming mode. Follow these steps: 1. The content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27. 2. Remove the BCM PRGRM fuse from the instrument panel fuse block, located to the right of the glove box.
Page 175: Automatic Door Locks
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1.
Page 176: Last Door Locking And Lockout Deterrent
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 3. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1.
Page 177: Remote Driver Unlock Control
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-63.
Page 178: Remote Lock And Unlock Confirmation
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.) 4.
Page 179 Mode Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sounds When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, the horn will sound and your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received. When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received.
Page 180: Content Theft-Deterrent System
Content Theft-Deterrent System This feature allows you to turn the content theft-deterrent on and off. Programmable Modes Mode 1, Mode 2 and Mode Feature On (If anyone opens a door or the liftgate while your content theft-deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes.) Mode Feature Off (Your content theft-deterrent...
Page 181: Arming And Disarming The Content Theft-Deterrent System
Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System To arm or disarm the content theft-deterrent system, the system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2 or 4 listed previously. This feature allows you to customize the arming and disarming of the content-theft deterrent system. Programmable Modes Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off The system will arm when you lock the doors with...
Page 182: Exiting Programming Mode
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1.
Page 184: Instrument Panel
Section Instrument Panel Overview Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Horn ... Tilt Wheel Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Switchbanks Instrument Panel Switchbank Overhead Console Switchbank Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ... 3.22 Accessory Power Outlets Climate Controls Climate Control System Outlet Adjustment...
Page 185 Section Power Sliding Door Warning Message Door Ajar Warning Message Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ... 3-56 PASS-Key@ Ill Security Message ... All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...
Page 188 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Outlets B. Front Outlets C. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever D. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch E. Instrument Panel Cluster F. Center Outlets G. Audio System H. Side Outlets Exterior Lamps Control J.
Page 189: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
Page 190: Horn
Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
Page 191 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 192 Flash-to-Pass When the headlamps are off, pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch on the high beams (to signal that you are going to pass). When you release the lever, they will turn off. Windshield Wipers To operate the windshield wipers turn the band marked WIPER, located on the multifunction lever.
Page 193 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, press and hold the windshield washer paddle. The washers and wipers will operate. When you release the paddle, the washers will stop, and the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles, unless your wipers had already been on. In that case, the wipers will resume the wiper speed you had selected earlier.
Page 194 To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is already on, press the top the switch with the wash symbol on it. Press in the bottom of the switch to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after the washing cycle is completed.
Page 195 Sex%'-- - 1 Cru'- e Cont- If you leave your cruise control on when you're not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 196 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (resume/accelerate) briefly.
Page 197 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce speed while using cruise control: Press the SET button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, press the SET button briefly.
Page 198: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The control to the left of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. (Off/Auto): Turning the control to this setting will activate the automatic headlamps when it is dark enough outside and turn off all the lamps and lights during the day except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
Page 199 Daytime Running LampdAutomatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
Page 200: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located below the exterior lamps control. Turn the thumbwheel to the right to brighten the lights or to the left to dim them. Interior Lamps Control Turn the thumbwheel all the way to the right to turn on the interior lamps, if the interior lamps override...
Page 201 Dome Lamp The dome lamp is located in the headliner and has two buttons to manually turn on and off the lamp. The dome lamp will come on each time you open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps override feature.
Page 202 Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition. If you turn the ignition key to RUN or ACCESSORY, the lamps will fade out. The lamps will also fade out if you lock the doors with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 203: Switchbanks
Rear Reading Lamps There may be two reading lamps in the third row headliner. To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the lens of the lamp. There is also a reading lamp in the second row, integrated with the dome lamp. To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the button next to the lamp lens.
Page 204: Instrument Panel Switchbank
Instrument Panel Switchbank [ @ + REAR This switchbank is located in the instrument panel below the comfort controls. The switchbank may include the rear fan knob, the rear window wipedwasher and the traction control switches. If your vehicle does not have some of these options, there will be a blank.
Page 205: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system is designed to help you park, while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). It operates only at very low speeds, less than 3 mph (5 km/h). URPA can help make parking easier and to help you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles.
Page 206 How the System Works Unless disabled, the URPA will turn on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). When the system turns on, the three lights on the display will illuminate for one and a half seconds to let you know that the system is working.
Page 207: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The front accessory power outlet is located below the cupholder drawer. Pull the cover down to use the accessory power outlet. When not in use, keep the cover on.
Page 208: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: f;’...
Page 209 (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on.
Page 210 Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.
Page 211: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Use the knob located in the center of the outlet, to change the direction of the air flow. Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets on the hood that may block the flow of air into your vehicle.
Page 212 These controls are overhead, on the control panel located behind the driver’s seat. A rear-seat passenger can use these controls to personally adjust the temperature and the fan speed for the rear-seating area. The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned to R (Rear) to allow the rear-seat passengers to use the controls located on the control panel in the rear-seating area.
Page 213 Setting the Temperature If the driver is adjusting the temperature, do the following: To increase or decrease the temperature for the entire vehicle, use the temperature controls located on the main climate-control panel. If using the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 214: (With Entertainment System)
Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System) Your vehicle may have a rear climate-control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a rear-seat passenger to set a separate temperature and adjust the fan speed, for the rear-seating area. This system works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle.
Page 215 Directing the Airflow To direct the airflow to the rear-seating area, use the right knob located on the main climate-control panel. Select vent or bi-level mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the overhead outlets. Select floor, defog or defrost mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the floor outlets.
Page 216: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Rear Air Outlets To increase airflow through the rear floor outlets, place the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward position. For more information, see “Seats” in the index. The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air return outlet.
Page 217 3-34 2. Then push the tab, located on the left of the inner access panel, to the right. 3. The first air filter will pull straight out. To remove the second, reach in and slide it toward the opening. Pull the second filter out. 4.
Page 218: Warning Lights. Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 219: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going! how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.
Page 220 . .- Cluster with Tachometer (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-37...
Page 221: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
Page 222: Tachometer
Retro-Active Reset Each of the two trip odometers has a feature called retro-active reset. This feature can be used to set either (or both) trip odometer(s) to the number of miles (kilometers) driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if you forget to reset your trip odometer at the beginning of a trip.
Page 223: Safety Belt Reminder Light
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 fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds.
Page 224: Brake System Warning Light
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly.
Page 225: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 226: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light TRAC United States Your vehicle may have a traction control system warning light. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the TCS button located in the instrument panel switchbank the warning light will come on and stay on.
Page 227: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States 3-44 Cluster with Tachometer version (United States) Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. I f the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. I f you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 228: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada SERVICE ENGINE SOON United States Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics Cnnnnt-4 ic intnnrlarl...
Page 229 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing A misfire condition has been...
Page 230 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 231: Fuel Gage
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not...
Page 232 Cluster with Tachometer Cluster with Tachometer Version (United States) Version (Canada) When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. If your fuel is low, the warning message in the message Fuel Warning Message center will come on.
Page 233: Message Center
Message Center The message center is located in the instrument panel cluster. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts. Service Traction System Warning Message SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM United States If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is displayed when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system.
Page 234: Traction Active Message
Traction Active Message TRACTION ACTIVE States United If your vehicle has the traction control system, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will appear when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message appears, so adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 235: Charging System Indicator Message
Charging System Indicator Message The charging system battery symbol will come on in the message center when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you It will remain on as long as the engine is not running. It should go out once the engine is running.
Page 236: Low Engine Oil Level Message
When the engine is running and this message appears, the engine oil level may be too low. There may also be another problem causing low oil pressure. Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire.
Page 237: Change Engine Oil Message
Change Engine Oil Message CHANGE ENGINE United States If this message comes on and stays on after you started the engine, have the oil changed. For additional information on when to change the oil and resetting the system, see Engine Oil on page 5-13. 3-54 Power Sliding Door Warning Message...
Page 238: Door Ajar Warning Message
If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) and accelerate before the power sliding latches closed, the door may reverse to the open position. A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured. Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away.
Page 239: Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message REAR HATCH AJAR United States This message will come on when the ignition is turned to RUN or START and the rear hatch 3-56 PASS-Key@ 111 Security Message SECURITY Canada United States If you are ever driving and this message comes on and open.
Page 240: All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message United States Your vehicle may have this message. If it does, it will come on when there is a spare tire on the vehicle, or when the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, or when the rear differential fluid is overheating.
Page 241: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may have a DIC. If it does, the DIC will show information about the vehicle and the surroundings. 3-58 U M (English/Metric Button): You can change the display to a metric or English reading at any time by pressing E/M.
Page 242 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set. Setting the Variance Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the compass/temperature mode.
Page 243 Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear, you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode. Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the compass/temperature mode. Press both the E/M and MODE buttons simultaneously for at least 10 seconds until the calibration symbol appears.
Page 244: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Nofice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delphi Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them.
Page 245 AM-FNI Radio Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on off. (Volume): Turn the knob to increase decrease volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between time and radio station frequency. Time display is available with the ignition turned off.
Page 246 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMI and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. FMI or FM2. 2.
Page 247 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and release the AUDIO button until BAL appears on the display. Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers.
Page 248: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Playing the Radio pwR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Page 249 PSCAN (Preset Scan) : Press and hold one the arrows for more than two seconds and the radio will produce one beep. The radio will scan to the first preset station stored on the pushbuttons, play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency, then go on to the next preset station.
Page 250 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display.
Page 251 DlSP (Display): For RDS, press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY and the name of the program (if available). Finding a PTY Station To select and find a desired PTY perform the following: 1.
Page 252 INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, the information symbol will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist and song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will appear every three seconds.
Page 253 Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing. The display will show the CD symbol. If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off, first press DlSP or EJT.
Page 254: Radio With Cassette And Cd
BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The CD will stop but remain in the player. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. EJT (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off.
Page 255 AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display.
Page 256 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMI and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select AM, FMI or FM2. Tune in the desired station.
Page 257 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display.
Page 258 DlSP (Display): For RDS, press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY and the name of the program (if available). Finding a PTY Station To select and find a desired PTY perform the following: 1.
Page 259 INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, the information symbol will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist and song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of appear every three seconds.
Page 260 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right.
Page 261 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to play the other side of the tape. SEEK The right arrow is the same as the NEXT pushbutton, and the left arrow is the same as the PREV pushbutton. If the arrows are held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving forward or backward through the tape.
Page 262 CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after disabling the tight/loose tape sensing feature on your tape player. To disable the feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2.
Page 263 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON will appear on the display. RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play. Press it again to turn off random play. RDM OFF will appear on the display.
Page 264: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Your system has a feature called automatic volume. With this feature, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Page 265 k SCAN >I : Press and hold either SCAN arrow for two seconds until SC appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning.
Page 266 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to choose between bass, midrange and treble equalization settings designed for country, jazz, talk, pop, rock and classical program types. To return to the manual mode (CUSTOM), press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display. Then you will be able to manually adjust the bass, midrange and treble using the AUDIO knob.
Page 267 Finding a PTY Station To select and find a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE button. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY will be displayed on the screen. 2. Select a category by turning the P-TYPE knob. 3.
Page 268 Setting Preset PTYs The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FMI and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FMI or FM2, 2.
Page 269 Traffic Interrupt Feature: Your radio can interrupt the play of a CD. Press the TRAF button. The radio will seek to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements. When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements, it will stop. Brackets around TRAF will appear on the display.
Page 270 When a disc is inserted, the CD symbol will be displayed. If more than one disc has been loaded, a number for each disc will be displayed. If you select an equalization setting for your disc, it will be activated each time you play a disc.
Page 271 RPT (Repeat): With repeat, you can repeat one track or an entire disc. To use repeat, do the following: To repeat the track you are listening to, press and release the RPT button. RPT will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn it off. To repeat the disc you are listening to, press and hold the RPT button for two seconds.
Page 272 Using Song List Mode The integrated six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: Turn the disc player on and load it with at least one disc.
Page 273 To delete the entire song list, petform the following steps: 1. Turn the disc player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press and hold the SONG LIST button than four seconds.
Page 274: Entertainment System
Entertainment System Your vehicle may have an optional Digital Video Disc (DVD) entertainment system. The entertainment system works with the vehicle’s audio system and includes a DVD player, a video display screen, headphones and a remote control. The entertainment system also integrates the rear climate control and rear seat audio functions.
Page 275 If you move too far forward, step out of the vehicle or break the “line of sight” between the headphones and the display above the video screen, the sound in the headphones will be degraded or will cut out entirely. If the system is shut off, or the headphones are out of the “line of sight”...
Page 276 Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located on the faceplate of the DVD player. They allow you to hook up an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit. You may require adapter connectors or cables to connect your auxiliary device to the RCA jacks.
Page 277 Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console. 3-94 To use the video screen, do the following: 1. Push forward on the release button and the screen will fold down. 2. Pull the screen toward you and adjust its position as desired.
Page 278 DVD Player The DVD player is located in the front floor console. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and by the buttons on the remote control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for more information.
Page 279 Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop a disc, press the stop/eject button on the DVD player. To resume playback, press the play/pause button. As long as you have not ejected the disc, it will resume playback from the point where it was stopped. If the disc has been ejected, the player will start playing at the beginning of the disc.
Page 280 Fwd/+ Rev (Fast Forward/Reverse): right or left arrow once to fast forward or reverse the DVD. To resume play, press the button again or press the Play/Pause button. Pressing and holding an arrow will fast forward or fast reverse the DVD and play will resume when the arrow is released.
Page 281: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa) (Without Entertainment System)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, cassette tapes and CDs. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to.
Page 282 AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. If the front passengers are already listening to the radio, the RSA controller will not switch between the bands and cannot change the frequency. Press this button to play a cassette tape or a compact disc when listening to the radio.
Page 283: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa) (With Entertainment System)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment System) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, cassette tapes and CDs. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to.
Page 284 (Tune) : While listening to the radio, press the right or the left arrow to tune to the next or the previous station and stay there. These arrows are inactive if the front radio is in use. While listening to a cassette tape, press the right arrow to hear the next selection on the tape.
Page 285: Theft-Deterrent Feature (Rds Radios)
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios) THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed. When the ignition is off and RAP is not active, the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed.
Page 286: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Page 287: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Page 288: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ... 4-2 Defensive Driving ... Drunken Driving ... 4-2 Control of a Vehicle ... Braking ... Traction Control System (TCS) ... All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ... Steering ... Off -Road Recovery ... Passing ...
Page 289: Your Driving. The Road. And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-30. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 290 Many adults by some estimates, nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 291 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 292: Control Of A Vehicle
There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger crash, that person’s chance of being killed or...
Page 293: Braking
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about that’s only an average.
Page 294 Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s what happens with ABS: computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
Page 295: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 296 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may reengage the cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
Page 297: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. There may be a slight engagement noise during hard use but this is normal.
Page 298 Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems steering and braking work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places. You can lose control.
Page 299: Off-Road Recovery
An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Page 300: Passing
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 301: Loss Of Control
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
Page 302: Driving At Night
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.
Page 303 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 304: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 305 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before yo11 hit them. 4-1 8 Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 306 Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine.
Page 307: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-20 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Page 308: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 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.
Page 309: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are.
Page 310: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis 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 311: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads 4-24 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
Page 312 Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 313: Winter Driving
Winter Driving 4-26 Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter small outer clothing, a shovel, a flashlight, a red...
Page 314 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 315 Unless you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to brake very gently, too. (If you do have anti-lock, see Braking on page 4-6. This system improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.) Whether you have the anti-lock braking system or not, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
Page 316 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 317: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes.
Page 318 Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. See Your “‘Rocking Vehicle To Get It Out.” For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see Tire Chains on page 5-67.
Page 319: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 320 Dinghy Towing Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all of its wheels on the ground. If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. See “Dolly Towing” following. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with any of its wheels on the ground.
Page 321: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle The Certificationflire label is found on the rear edge 01 the driver’s door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Page 322 If you put things inside your vehicle tools, packages, or anything else as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, o there is a crash, they’ll keep going. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
Page 323: Towing A Trailer
Towi7g a Trailer - I - l l s If you don’t use correct equipment a--- drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well at all.
Page 324 And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, 48232-51 70...
Page 325 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 326 Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches.
Page 327 Driving with a Trailer If you have a rear-mo window open pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and make necessary repairs before...
Page 328 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
Page 329 Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1,000 Ibs.
Page 330 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: start your engine, shift into a gear, and release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 332: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ... Doing Your Own Service Work Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Fuel Gasoline Octane Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... Checking Things Under the Hood ...
Page 333 Section 5 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness Weatherstrips Cleaning the Outside Your Vehicle Sheet Metal Damage Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identification 5.86 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Page 334: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported sewice people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:...
Page 335: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Doing Your Qwn Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9.
Page 336: Fuel
Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive.
Page 337: California Fuel
California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Page 338: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank Fuel vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. The fuel door is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 339 While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether as shown. you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 340: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 341: Checking Things Under
Checking Things Under the Hood An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
Page 342 4. Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip. The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood, so be careful when handling it. Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop.
Page 344: Engine Oil
A. Underhood Fuse Block B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir D. Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F. Engine Oil Fill Cap G. Engine Oil Dipstick H. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir J.
Page 345 Checking Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick is located at the front of the engine compartment, near the center.
Page 346 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 347 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure...
Page 348 As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identified as SAE 5W-30. If you cannot find such SAE 5W-30 oils, you can use an SAE IOW-30 oil which has the API Starburst symbol, if it's going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above.
Page 349 How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a change engine oil message being turned on, reset the system.
Page 350 Checking or Replacing the Engine Air CleanedFilter 1. Remove the two clamps the duct. 2. Remove the duct. 3. Unlatch the two hooks on top cleaner/filter housing. 4. Remove and replace the engine air cleanedfilter. 5. Align the tabs located on the bottom of the panel with the slots at the bottom of the housing.
Page 351: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
Page 352 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.
Page 353 The dipstick has a bright, red loop design for easy identification. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again.
Page 354: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL@ extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low.
Page 355 What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable wafer and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won't damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don't need to add an1"":ng else. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 356 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. Turning the radi a .,. ,ressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 357: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: Your radiator cap is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. The radiator pressure cap is located at the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 358 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 359 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.
Page 360: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank An electric engine cooling fan under the hooa can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 361 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 362 Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Notice: When adding coolant, you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.
Page 363 5-32 You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle.
Page 364 Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 365 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 366 You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. Housing 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valves.
Page 367 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
Page 368 Power Steering Fluid 9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right 10. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank. of the windshield washer fluid reservoir, at the back of the engine compartment.
Page 369: Windshield Washer Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Page 370 Adding Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Page 371: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 372 BRAKE When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-4 1. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only.
Page 373 Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
Page 374: Battery
Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
Page 375: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from rrlnrling down. B a t L i e s ha, , acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
Page 376 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Page 377 The terminal is located under a tethered cap at the front of the underhood fuse block. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5- 72 for more information on location. Squeeze the tabs and pull up on the cap to access the remote positive (+) terminal.
Page 378 Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
Page 379 Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal part, or to a remote negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 9.
Page 380 ~~~~ Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative vehicle that had the dead battery.
Page 381: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 382 Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part A: Scheduied Maintenance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 383: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-57. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 384 6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the blue tabs and pulling the bulb out. 7. Install the new bulb through the black retainer ring and into the electrical connector. Tighten the black retainer ring in place. Push the bulb firmly enough so that the blue tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.
Page 385: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Parking Lamps
9. Align the pins on the bottom of the headlamp assembly with the holes in the lamp support bracket. 10. To reinstall the front turn signaVparking lamp assembly. See Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps on page 5-54 next. 5-54 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps...
Page 386 Front Turn SignalParking Lamp Front Sidemarker Lamp 4. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by pressing the tab while turning it counterclockwise. 5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and yerliiy pusitirly iile irtiu 6. Line up the tabs on the socket with the gaps in the socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the lamp housing until a click is heard (the tab popping back out).
Page 387: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
7. To reinstall the lamp assembly, line up and insert the tabs on the back of the assembly in the slots in the fender. Engage the lower clip on the back of the lamp assembly into the fender, keeping the upper tab on the front turn signaVparking lamp assembly inboard of the headlamp bracket tab.
Page 388: Replacement Bulbs
A. Taillamp Bulb B. Back-up Lamp Bulb C. Turn Signal Lamp Bulb D. Stop/Taillamp Bulb Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out and gently pushing the new bulb into the bulb holder socket. Snap the bulb holder back into place, making sure all retaining tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs.
Page 389: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check‘‘ in At Least Twice a Year on page 6-1 1 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 390 5. Push the release clip at the connecting point of the blade and the arm up. Then pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm. 6. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper until you hear the release clip “click into place.
Page 391: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 392: Inflation -- Tire Pressure
Inflation Tire Pressure The Certification/Tire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. ‘Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Page 393: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-63 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-66 for more information.
Page 394 When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1 /16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining.
Page 395 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certification/Tire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
Page 396 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 397: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), 6, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 398: Tire Chains
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision which you or others could be injured.
Page 399: Accessory Inflator
Accessory Inflator Your vehicle may have an air inflator. With it, you can inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure. The air inflator is located in the rear compartment on the driver’s side.
Page 400: If A Tire Goes Flat
If the air inflator system does not turn on or the light does not come on, the fuse may be blown or installed incorrectly. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-95 or see your dealer for service. Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes.
Page 401: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. Changing a tire can cause an inj vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 402 Removing the §pare Tire and Tools The tools you’ll need are located in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the passenger’s side. To remove the tools, do the following: 1. Remove the side convenience net. 2. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off.
Page 403 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), extension (B) and folding wrench (C). The compact spare tire is located under the rear of the vehicle. See ‘Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare. To remove the compact spare tire, do the following: 5-72 A.
Page 404 3. To remove the compact spare tire from the cable, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening. 4. If your vehicle is an all-wheel-drive vehicle, after removing the compact spare tire turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Page 405 Secondary Latch System Your vehicle may have an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s designed to stop a tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 406 Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the compact spare tire. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch device under the wheel plate.
Page 407 Removing the Wheel Covers If the wheel has center cap, use the handle of the folding wrench to pry it off. Then, with the other end of the folding wrench, loosen the nuts. If your vehicle has the plastic “bolt-on” wheel covers, loosen the bolts completely using the folding wrench.
Page 408 2. Near each wheel, there is a notch in the vehicle’s body. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. Notice: Do not place the jack under the rear axle control arms or you may damage your vehicle.
Page 409 3. Attach the folding wrench to the jack, and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches. 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit under the wheel well.
Page 410 Never use oil or grease on studs you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7. Install the compact spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 411 9. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or i woperly 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 412 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 413 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 1. Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down. 2. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft.
Page 414 A. Strap B. Bag and Tools C. Jack Store the center cap or the plastic “bolt-on” wheel covers until a full size tire is put back on the vehicle. When you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers or the center cap. Tighten them “hand tight”...
Page 415 ‘ C A. Cable 9. Liftgate Hinges C. Door Striker 4. Pull the cable through the door striker and the center of the wheel. 5-84 5. Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges. 6. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure. 7.
Page 416: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
Page 417: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
Page 418 FabricICarpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-92. Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Page 419 Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinylheather cleaner.
Page 420: Care Of Safety Belts And Built-In Child Restraint Harness
Built-In Child Restraint Pad The built-in child restraint pad is attatched to the seat frame with fastener strips. You can remove the pad and hand wash it with mild soap and water. Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness Keep the safety belts and the built-in child restraint harness clean and dry.
Page 421 Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents.
Page 422 Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield...
Page 423: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials avaliable from your dealer or other service outlets.
Page 424 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil and Remover asphalt. Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or Polish stainless steel. White Sidewall Tire Removes marks from whitewalls. Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery-and...
Page 425: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) SAMPLE4UX1 M072675 This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 426: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Notice; Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 427 Instrument Panel Fuse Black The instrument panel fuse block is located to the right of the glove box on the end of the instrument panel. Pull the door open to access the instrument panel fuse block. 5-96 SWC BACKLIGHT RH T/LP LH TLP KEY/ PCMPASS...
Page 428 Fuse Usage Steering Wheel Radio Control BACKLIGHT Switches (Illumination) PCM/PASS Instrument Cluster to PRNDL KEYKLUSTER Indicators Power Remote Control Mirror Switch PWR MIRROR Cruise Control Module, Switch and CRUISE Release Switch Blank Not Used Powertrain Control Module (PCM), PCM/CRANK Ignition Crank PASS-Key@ I I I System PASS KEY PWR LOCK...
Page 429 IGN 1 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) RAP RELAY Re,av Not Used Blank 5-98 Fuse Air Inlet Actuator, DIC Display, DRL HVAC/DIC/DRU Control Module, Heater-A/C Control, HEATED SEAT Temperature Door Actuator (Front) and Rear Window Defogger 'Relay BCM PRGRAM BCM Proarammina "...
Page 430 Underhood Fuse Block This fuse block is located in the engine compartment, in front of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement fuse is needed.
Page 431 Fuse Ignition Switch to Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS/TCS Ignition, Cruise, DRL, Electronic PRNDL, Ignition 1, AWD, PSD, Air Bag, Turn Signal and Powertrain Control Module [IGN MAIN Relay (Underhood Fuse Block: A/C Clutch, Electronic Ignition, Ignition 1-U/H, INJ, TCC)] Coolant Fans Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS Module Battery, Cigarette Lighter, Courtesy Lamps, Front Power...
Page 432 Horn Relav Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Control Module, Headlamps and Mini Fuse Puller Air Conditioning Clutch Diode Fuses: A/C Electronic Ignition, TCC, Injectors Clutch, Ignition 1-U/H, 5-1 01...
Page 433: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric measurements. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- I7 for more information. Air Conditioning Refrigerant Systems Front A/C Front and Rear A/C Complete Overhaul AWD Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement...
Page 434 Fuel Capacity 75.0 L 20.0 gallons Regular 95.0 L 25.1 gallons Extended 100 Ib ft 140 Nom Wheel Nut Torque Engine Specifications 5-1 03...
Page 435: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Windshield Wiper Blades Length T Y Pe Wiper Blade (Backglass) Length T Y Pe *ACDelco@ part number. Number A-l208C* P F47 GM Part No. 52482929 41 -1 01 24.0 inches (60.0 Shepherd’s Hook 16.0 (40.6 inches Shepherd’s Hook...
Page 436 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Introduction ... Your Vehicle and the Environment Maintenance Requirements How This Section is Organized ... Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Part B: Owner Checks and Services ... . . 6-10 At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month At Least Twice a Year ...
Page 437: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTAN KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LWFL AND CHANGE AS ECOMI VDED Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details.
Page 438: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 439: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. Lubricate chassis components with each oil change. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified.
Page 440: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.
Page 441 Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter.
Page 442 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-62 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles 000 km) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.
Page 443 50,000 Miles 000 km) U Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing.
Page 444 82,500 Miles (137 Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5-62 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often.
Page 445: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
Page 446: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages are working properly.
Page 447: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, fuel door hinge, liftgate hinges, power sliding door cable and sliding door track(s).
Page 448 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check vvllen you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Page 449 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Paulm (P) Mechanism *henil wnen you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make room in front of your vehicle in sure there case it begins to roll.
Page 450: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 451: Fuel System Inspection
Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
Page 452: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Engine Oil of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5- 13.
Page 453 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Secondary (GM Part U S . 12346293, in Latch, Canada 992723, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of Pivots, Spring Anchor and NLGl #2, Category LB Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Fuel Door...
Page 454: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance’’ on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record 6-1 9...
Page 455 Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-20...
Page 456 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Reading Date...
Page 457 Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-22...
Page 458: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....... .
Page 459: Customer Assistance Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 460: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
(TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Off ices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 461: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1 -800-496-9994 Fax Number: 31 3-381 -0022 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L I H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1 -800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Page 462: Roadside Assistance Program
To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872).
Page 463: Courtesy Transportation
Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles.
Page 464 Transportation generally be completed while you Warranty service can wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following:...
Page 465: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 466: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center F.6. 33 i 76 Detroit, 48232-51 70 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 467 Owner’s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
Page 468 Accessory Inflator ... Accessory Power Outlets ... Adding Washer Fluid Additional Program Information ... Additives, Fuel ... Add-on Electrical Equipment ... Adjusting the Bucket Seats ... Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs (Second Row) ... Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ... Adjusting the Split Bench Seats (Second Row) Air Bag Readiness Light Air Bag Systems ...
Page 469 Audio Systems AM-FM Radio Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ... 3-103 Care of Your CD and DVD Player Care of Your CDs and DVDs ... Fixed Mast Antenna ... Radio with Cassette and CD ... Radio with CD ... Radio with Six-Disc CD ...
Page 470 Bulb Replacement Front Turn Signal. Sidemarker and Parking Lamps Halogen Bulbs ... Headlamps ... Replacement Bulbs Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ... Buying New Tires California Fuel Canada Canadian Owners ... Canadian Roadside Assistance Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock Capacities and Specifications ...
Page 471 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ... Top Strap ... Top Strap Anchor Location ... Where to Put the Restraint ... Cleating Inside of Your Vehicle Outside of Your...
Page 472 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System Defensive Driving ... Defogging and Defrosting Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting ... 2-63 Delayed Lighting ... Dinghy Towing Directing the Airflow Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Disarming with Your Key Doing Your Own Service Work Dolly Towing Dome Lamp Door...
Page 473 Electrical System Add-on Equipment ... Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... Headlamp Wiring ... Power Windows and Other Power Windshield Wiper Fuses ... Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ... Engine Air CleanedFilter ... Battery ... Change Oil Message ... Check and Service Engine Soon Light ... 3-45 Coolant ...
Page 474 Flat Tire Flat Tire, Changing Flip and Fold Rear Seats ... Fluid Automatic Transaxle Power Steering ... Windshield Washer ... Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks Folding the Seatback ... Following Distance Footnotes ... Front Reading Lamps Front Seat Storage Net ... Fuel ...
Page 475 Headphones Highway Hypnosis ... Hill and Mountain Roads ... Hitches HomeLink Transmitter, Programming ....2-49 HomeLink@ Transmitter ... Hood Checking Things Under ... Release ... Horn ... How the System Works ...
Page 476 Jump Starting ... Key Lock Cylinders Service ... Keyless Entry System Keys ... Lamps Exterior Interior ... Lamps on Reminder ... Lap Belt Lap-Shoulder Belt ... Last Door Closed Locking ... Last Door Locking ... LATCH System n - - ~ - - . - T\L:I-J IllU rlG3LI a l l 113 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the...
Page 477 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ... 5-1 04 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year At Least Twice a Year ... Brake System Inspection ... Engine Cooling System Inspection ... 6-16 Exhaust System Inspection ... Fuel System Inspection ...
Page 478 New Vehicle Break-In Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 5-1 04 Odometer ... Off-Road Recovery ... Engine ... Pressure Message ... Older Children, Restraints Onstar@ Personal Calling Onstar@ Services ... Onstar@ System Onstar@ Virtual Advisor Operation Operation Tips ... Other Warning Devices Outlet Adjustment ...
Page 479 PASS-Key@ Ill Security Message Plan Ahead When Possible ... Playing a Cassette Tape ... Playing a Compact Disc ... 3-70, 3-79, 3-86 Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc ... 3-87 Playing the Radio ... 3-62, 3-65, 3-71, 3-81 Power Accessory Outlets Door Locks ...
Page 480 Rear Reading Lamps ... Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear Seat Audio Rear Seat Operation ... Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts Controls ... Rear Seat Radio Rear Storage Area ... Rear Window Defogger Rearview Mirrors Reclining Seatbacks ...
Page 481 Safety Belt Pretensioners ... Reminder Light ... Stowage, Second Row Seat Safety Belts Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness ... Center Passenger Position ... Driver Position ... How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-35 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-34 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...
Page 482 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ... 3-61 Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) Sheet Metal Damage Shifting Into Park (P) Shifting Out of Park (P) Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Side Window Latches ... Skidding ...
Page 483 Theft-Deterrent Systems ... Content Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key@ I l l PASS-Key@ I l l Operation Throttle System Inspection ... Tilt Wheel Tire Inflation Check ... Tires Buying New Tires Chains ... Changing a Flat Tire ... Compact Spare Tire ... If a Tire Goes Flat ... Inflation Tire Pressure ...
Page 484 Used Replacement Wheels Using Cleaner on Fabric ... Using HomeLinkO Using RDS ... Using Song List Mode ... Ustrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) Vehicle Control ... Damage Warnings Loading ... Symbols Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Personalization Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System Automatic Door Locks...
Page 485 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) When to Check When to Check and Change When to Check Power Steering Fluid When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Where to Put the Restraint ... Why Safety Belts Work Windows ...
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Chevrolet 2003 Venture Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Section 2 Features and Controls

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

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