Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-8 Safety Belts ... 1-10 Child Restraints ... 1-29 Air Bag Systems ... 1-48 Restraint System Check ... 1-57 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MONTE CARLO 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 3 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. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4 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 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-6 Seatback Latches ...1-6 Easy Entry Seat ...1-7 Rear Seats ...1-8 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 9: Six-Way Power Seats
Six-Way Power Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the front seats toward the front of the seat cushion. To adjust the seat do any of the following: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control to the front or the rear.
Page 10: Heated Seats
Heated Seats If your vehicle has this option, the switches that control seat temperature are located on the center console. There are two settings, LO and HI. Press LO to warm the seat to a lower temperature. Press HI to warm the seat to a higher temperature. To turn this feature off, move the switch to the center position.
Page 11 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: 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.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Seatback Latches There is a latch located on the lower back of the front seat that enables the front seatback to...
Page 13: Easy Entry Seat
CAUTION: 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. Easy Entry Seat The right front passenger seat is designed to make it easy to get into and out of the rear seat.
Page 14: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat You can fold either side or both sides of the seatback down for more cargo space. Make sure the front seat isn’t reclined. If it is, the rear seatback may not fold down all the way. To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: 1.
Page 15 This will allow you direct access to the trunk. CAUTION: 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 16: Safety Belts
Make sure the safety belt label is pointing to the release button, and that both are facing the front of the vehicle. Make sure the belt is not twisted. Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it is secure. CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 17 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Page 18: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 1-12...
Page 19 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13...
Page 20 or the instrument panel... 1-14 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.
Page 21: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 22: Driver Position
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 23 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-18 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 26 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-20 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: 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 28: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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 29: Rear Seat Passengers
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 30 Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 31 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 it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 32 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides 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 33 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 34: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-23. 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 35: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 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 shoulder belt can provide.
Page 36 1-30 CAUTION: 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 a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 37: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 38 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. 1-32 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms...
Page 39 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 40 The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck.
Page 41: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 42 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. 1-36 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.
Page 43 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 44: 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. We, therefore, recommend 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 45 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. Anchor the top strap to an anchor point speciﬁed in Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-40.
Page 46: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You’ll ﬁnd them behind the rear seat on the ﬁller panel. Do not use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s position because there is no place to anchor the top strap.
Page 47 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 1-41...
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System (Rear)
To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position. The labels are located near the base of all three rear seating positions CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to...
Page 49: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
4. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchorage. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Also see Top Strap on page 1-38. 5. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 50 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-44...
Page 51: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
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 52 Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here is why: CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating air bag.
Page 53 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 54: 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 for the driver.
Page 55 CAUTION: (Continued) The side impact air bag for the driver is designed to inﬂate only in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the driver’s side of your vehicle. It isn’t designed to inﬂate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there’s an air bag for that person.
Page 56 CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
Page 57: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-51...
Page 58 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. 1-52 CAUTION: 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 59: 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 60: 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 the frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inﬂator, which inﬂates the air bag.
Page 61: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? 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.
Page 62: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the air bags inﬂate (if battery power is available). You can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by using the door lock and interior lamp controls.
Page 63: Restraint System Check
CAUTION: For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inﬂate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inﬂates. Avoid yellow connectors.
Page 64: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: 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 soon as possible.
Page 65: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-10 Trunk ...2-10 Windows ...2-13 Power Windows ...2-14 Sun Visors ...2-14...
Page 66: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 67 If you need a new key, contact your dealer for assistance. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Page 68: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 69: Transmitter Veriﬁcation
(Remote Alarm): Press this button to activate an alarm. The ignition must be in OFF or ACC for the remote alarm to work. When you press the remote button, the headlamps will ﬂash, the horn will sound repeatedly and your interior lamps will turn on attracting attention if you need it.
Page 70: Illumination On Remote Activation
Illumination on Remote Activation The interior lamps will come on when either the UNLOCK, the trunk release or the remote alarm button is pressed. The interior lamps will remain on for 40 seconds or until the ignition is turned to ON or LOCK is pressed.
Page 71: Battery Replacement
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 72: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 73 Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on each front door above the armrest. Press the top of the switch to unlock both doors, or press the bottom of the switch to lock both doors. If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system and it is armed, the power door lock switches will be disabled.
Page 74: Leaving Your Vehicle
Lockout Protection To protect you from locking your key in the vehicle, this feature stops the power door locks from locking while the key is in the ignition and a door is open. If a power lock switch is pressed while a door is open and the key is in the ignition, both doors will lock and then the driver’s door will unlock.
Page 75: Trunk Lock
Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key in the lock and turn it. You can also press the car symbol on your remote keyless entry transmitter. Remote Trunk Release You can also unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle. Press the button located below the exterior lamps control on the underside of...
Page 76: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Emergency Trunk Release Handle 2-12 There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside. Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it.
Page 77: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 78: Power Windows
Power Windows Both doors have power window switches located on the armrest. Press the front of the switch to raise the window. Press the back of the switch to lower it. The switches on the driver’s door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is in ON, ACC, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 79: Theft-Deterrent Systems
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 it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have the optional content theft-deterrent alarm system.
Page 80: Disarming With Your Key
You may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-104. See your dealer for service. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information.
Page 81: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Do not drive at any one speed — fast or slow —...
Page 82: Starting Your Engine
ACC (ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you can operate your electrical accessories. With the key in this position, the ignition and automatic transaxle will unlock. ON: This is the position to which the switch returns after you start the engine and release the switch. The switch stays in ON while the engine is running.
Page 83: Starting Your 3800 Series Ii V6 Engine
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.
Page 84: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F ( 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 85: Automatic Transaxle Operation
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Page 86 The above graphic is displayed on your instrument panel cluster. Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles while you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels.
Page 87 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) while the ignition is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down and the shift lever button pressed in.
Page 88 Notice: Driving your vehicle if you notice that it is moving slowly or not shifting gears as you increase speed may damage the transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then.
Page 89 Parking Brake The parking brake is located to the left of the brake pedal, near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 90: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 91: Torque Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 92 Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-21.
Page 93: Engine Exhaust
CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell.
Page 94: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 95: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror toward you (to the night position).
Page 96: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Push the center button below the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. This may take a few moments. The mirror will lighten whenever you shift to REVERSE (R).
Page 97: Outside Power Mirrors
® There are also three OnStar buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to ® ® OnStar . See OnStar System on page 2-34 for more information about the service OnStar Outside Power Mirrors ®...
Page 98: Onstar System
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. CAUTION: 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 99 ® OnStar Services One of the following plans is normally included for a speciﬁc duration with each vehicle equipped with ® OnStar . You can upgrade or extend your OnStar service plan to meet your needs. Safe and Sound Plan •...
Page 100: 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 ®...
Page 101 Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as ® well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, ® the programmed HomeLink buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink Buttons”...
Page 102: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button.
Page 103: Resetting Defaults
® Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds.
Page 104: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch. Center Console Storage Area The console has cupholders and a cassette tape storage area. To open the console’s storage area, press the latch located toward the front of the console lid on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 105: Sunroof
Sunroof Your vehicle may have an express-open sunroof. It includes a sliding and tilting glass panel and a sunshade. The switch is located on the overhead console if the vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC). If the vehicle is not equipped with a DIC, the sunroof switch is located on the roof panel headliner.
Page 106: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization Some of the convenience features can be reset or customized to perform according to your preference. The features you can program depend upon the options that came with your vehicle. The following list shows features that can be reset or customized along with those options.
Page 107: Settings (Display Current Settings)
SETTINGS (Display Current Settings) This displays all current settings. OIL LIFE (GM Oil Life System Reset) This feature allows you to reset the GM Oil Life System Monitor after an oil change. See Engine Oil on page 5-18. Be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE system at any time other than when the oil has been changed.
Page 108: Lt Delay (Delayed Headlamp Illumination)
LT DELAY (Delayed Headlamp Illumination) This feature allows the vehicle’s headlamps and parking lamps to stay on for a ﬁxed amount of time after you exit the vehicle, or for them to turn off immediately. Programmable Modes Mode 1: OFF Mode 2: 30 SEC Mode 3: 60 SEC Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2.
Page 109: Fob Light (Remote Visual Veriﬁcation)
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until AUTOLOCK appears on the display. 2.
Page 110: Fob Horn
3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons, through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.
Page 111: Alarm (Content Theft Operation)
3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons, through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.
Page 112: Trnkjamb (Trunk Jamb)
TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) This feature allows the content theft system trunk lock sensor to be disabled or enabled. Programmable Modes Mode 1: TRNK OFF Mode 2: TRNK ON Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1.
Page 113: Orig. Set (Return To The Original Settings)
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 1. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until CHIRP appears on the display. 2.
Page 114 FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming) This feature allows you to match the remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle. To match the transmitter do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until FOB PROG appears on the display. 2.
Page 115: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-5 Other Warning Devices ...3-5 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-6 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Interior Lamps ...3-15 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-18 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-19 Climate Controls ...3-20 Dual Climate Control System ...3-20 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-26...
Page 116 Section 3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-51 Trip Computer ...3-53 Audio System(s) ...3-54 Setting the Time ...3-54 Radio with Cassette ...3-55 Radio with CD ...3-66 Radio with Cassette and CD ...3-77 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-90 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-91 Instrument Panel Understanding Radio Reception ...3-92 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-92 Care of Your CDs ...3-93...
Page 117 NOTES...
Page 118: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 119 The main components of your instrument panel are listed here: A. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See “Instrument Panel Fuse Block” under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-104. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-92.
Page 120: 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. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel.
Page 121: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter.
Page 122: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 123: Windshield Wipers
Flash-to-Pass Feature With the turn signal lever in the low-beam position, pull the lever toward you momentarily to switch to high-beam, (to signal you are going to pass). If the headlamps are on, they will return to low-beam when the lever is released. This feature operates even if the headlamps are off.
Page 124: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever, there’s a paddle with the windshield washer symbol and the word PUSH on it. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed.
Page 125: Cruise Control
Cruise Control If your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 126 1. Push the CRUISE ON/OFF button located on the steering wheel to turn the cruise control on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press SET located on your steering wheel and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed.
Page 127 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press SET on the steering wheel, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
Page 128: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 3-14 It controls the following systems: • Headlamps • Taillamps • Parking Lamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has three positions: Off: Push the control all the way in to turn off the exterior lamps.
Page 129: Delayed Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic 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 130: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, the fog lamps button is located on the instrument panel next to the exterior lamps control wheel to the left of the steering column. To turn the fog lamps on, press the FOG button. A light will glow in the button to let you know that the fog lamps are on.
Page 131: Delayed Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting Your vehicle may have the entry lighting feature. Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it’s open and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after you close it.
Page 132: Delayed Exit Lighting
Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition. The vehicle’s ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work. When the key is removed, interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs: •...
Page 133: Battery Rundown Protection
Battery Rundown Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave on the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps, trunk lamp or glove box lamps. If you leave any of these lamps on, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off.
Page 134: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power plugs. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should.
Page 135: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation for your vehicle. Manual 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: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.
Page 136: Selecting The Fan Speed
Selecting the Fan Speed (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the fan. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, if equipped, may need to be replaced.
Page 137 Heating Adjust the air temperature by using the following levers: D (Driver): Slide this lever up or down to raise or lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. P (Passenger): Slide this lever up or down to raise or lower the temperature on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 138: Defogging And Defrosting
For quicker cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select A/C. 3. Select the recirculation mode. 4. Select the coolest temperature for both zones. 5. Select the highest fan speeds. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry.
Page 139: Rear Window Defogger
(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window vents, with only a little air directed to the ﬂoor vents. In this mode, the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle. There is a 5 minute timer linked to this function. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defrost mode.
Page 140: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment The ﬂow through ventilation system on your vehicle allows outside air to enter your vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter your vehicle when the air-conditioning compressor is running and even in small amounts when the recirculation mode is activated. Use the control located below or to the side of the vent, to change...
Page 141: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment particulate air ﬁlter. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, underneath the air inlet grille. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from air entering the Climate Control System.
Page 142: 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 143: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically. Uplevel 3400 V6 Engine Cluster: United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown, Canada similar 3-29...
Page 144 Uplevel 3800 V6 Engine Cluster: United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown, Canada similar 3-30...
Page 145 Uplevel 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Cluster: United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown, Canada similar 3-31...
Page 146: 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 in kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
Page 147: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). The 3800 V6 Engine Shown Notice: If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 148: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 149 Voltmeter Gage If your vehicle is equipped with the 3800 V6 engine it has a voltmeter gage that indicates battery voltage. If the gage reads less than 12 volts or more than 16 volts while the engine is running, and it stays there, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Page 150 This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake.
Page 151: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If your vehicle has ABS, the anti-lock brake system warning light will come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off.
Page 152: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States-3400 V6 Engine Cluster Canada-3400 V6 Engine Canada-3800 V6 Engine Cluster 3-38 This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working. During the majority of the operation, the gage will read 210°F (100°C) or less.
Page 153: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 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- Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 154: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed. • Avoiding hard accelerations. • Avoiding steep uphill grades. • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 155: Oil Pressure Indicator Light
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 Check Engine light is on or not working properly.
Page 156: Maintenance Schedule
United States This message is displayed in the message center when the engine oil pressure is low. A chime will sound continuously, also. If this occurs, you should have your vehicle serviced immediately. CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre.
Page 157: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States-3400 V6 Engine Cluster Canada-3400 V6 Engine Canada-3800 V6 Engine Cluster The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will ﬁrst indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
Page 158: Message Center
Message Center The message center is located below the tachometer gage on the instrument panel cluster. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts. Service Traction System Warning Message United States If your vehicle is equipped with the traction control system and this message appears when you are driving, there is a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle is in need of service.
Page 159 Battery Warning Message When the vehicle is started this message will be displayed for three seconds. If the message is displayed when the engine is running, you may have a problem with your charging system. If there is a problem with the charging system, four chimes will sound when the message comes on.
Page 160: Low Oil Pressure Message
Low Oil Pressure Message United States This message is displayed when the engine oil pressure is low. A chime will sound continuously, also. See Oil Pressure Indicator Light on page 3-41. 3-46 Low Engine Oil Level Message Canada United States Your vehicle may be equipped with a low engine oil level message.
Page 161: Change Engine Oil Message
Change Engine Oil Message United States This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. It will appear for 60 seconds. Once the engine oil has been changed, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message must be reset. Until it is reset, this message will be displayed for 60 seconds each time you start the engine.
Page 162: Door Ajar Warning Message
Door Ajar Warning Message United States This message will appear if one of the doors is not completely closed and the ignition is in ON. If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will also hear four chimes. 3-48 Trunk Ajar Warning Message Canada...
Page 163: Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
Security Message United States This message is displayed to monitor the Passlock system. If the security message is displayed continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with ® the Passlock system. Your vehicle will not be protected ®...
Page 164: Low Fuel Warning Message
Low Fuel Warning Message United States This message is displayed when your vehicle is low on fuel. Four chimes will also sound. Refer to the fuel gage for a better indication of the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. 3-50 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message Canada...
Page 165: Service Vehicle Soon Message
Service Vehicle Soon Message United States This message will come on if you have engine problems. These problems may not be obvious and may not affect vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualiﬁed dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance. Highbeam Out Warning Message Canada United States...
Page 166: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Optional Sunroof Version Shown If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, it will show information about the vehicle and the surroundings. It is located in the headliner between the sun visors. RESET: You can reset the AVG ECON, FUEL USED or AVG SPEED trip computer modes by pressing and holding this button for three seconds while you are in the mode you wish to reset.
Page 167: Compass Variance
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 168: Fuel
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 the RESET button for at least 10 seconds until the calibration symbol appears and all segments of the compass display are illuminated.
Page 169: Setting The Time
Audio System(s) Notice: 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.
Page 170: Radio With Cassette
Radio with Cassette Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: •...
Page 171: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this 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. Set the volume at the desired level.
Page 172: Finding A Station
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped). The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 173 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display. Then turn the knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the bass or the treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 174: Rds And Xm
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE knob to activate program type select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 175: Radio Messages
INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds.
Page 176 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signl Loss of signal Loading Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavl Channel no longer...
Page 177 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Lock Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Check XM...
Page 178: Playing A Cassette Tape
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 179 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse quickly within the tape. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. The station frequency and REV will appear on the display. You may select stations during reverse operation using TUNE and the SEEK arrows.
Page 180: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on the display, the tape will not play because of one of the following errors: • The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil.
Page 181: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: •...
Page 182 Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this 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. Set the volume at the desired level.
Page 183 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped). The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 184 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display. Then turn the knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the bass or the treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 185 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE knob to activate program type select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 186 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, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds.
Page 187 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signl Loss of signal Loading Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavl Channel no longer...
Page 188 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Lock Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Check XM...
Page 189: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. The CD symbol will appear on the display. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the EJT button or the DISPL knob.
Page 190 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. TRACK and the track number will appear on the display. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving backward through the CD.
Page 191 DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. To change the default on the display (track or elapsed time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob for two seconds.
Page 192: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: •...
Page 193 Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this 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. Set the volume at the desired level.
Page 194 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped). The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 195 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display. Then turn the knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the bass or the treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 196 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE knob to activate program type select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 197 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, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds.
Page 198 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signl Loss of signal Loading Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavl Channel no longer...
Page 199 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Lock Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Check XM...
Page 200 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 201 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse quickly within the tape. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. The station frequency and REV will appear on the display. You may select stations during reverse operation using TUNE and the SEEK arrows.
Page 202 Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on the display, the tape will not play because of one of the following errors: • The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil.
Page 203 Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. The CD symbol will appear on the display. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the EJT button or the DISPL knob.
Page 204 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed.
Page 205: Theft-Deterrent Feature
CD Messages If CHECK CD appears on the display and the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the CD should play.
Page 206: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station. If a cassette tape or CD is playing, the player will advance with the up arrow and reverse with the down arrow.
Page 207: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
Page 208: Care Of Your Cds
The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. 3.
Page 209: Care Of Your Cd Player
Care of Your CD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window.
Page 210: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous Us States)
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States) Your XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception. The performance of your XM system may be affected if your sunroof is open.
Page 211 Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-10 Steering ...4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...4-14 Passing ...4-14 Loss of Control ...4-16 Driving at Night ...4-17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-18 Driving Your Vehicle City Driving ...4-21...
Page 212: 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 1-10. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 213 Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured.
Page 214 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin or vodka.
Page 215 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.
Page 216: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 217: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 218 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A 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 front wheel and at both rear wheels.
Page 219: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: Anti-lock does not 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 will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 220: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control System that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
Page 221 To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Traction Control System on. But you can turn the system off if you ever need to. You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required.
Page 222: Steering
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 223: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 224: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 225 • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 226: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up.
Page 227: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 228: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 229 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 230: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 231: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 232: 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. 4-22 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 233: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.
Page 234: 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 235 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are 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 236: Winter Driving
Winter Driving 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 trunk. 4-26 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 237: Driving On Snow Or Ice
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 will have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 238: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. • Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. •...
Page 239 • 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. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
Page 240: 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 241: Towing
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn the system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 242: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Page 243: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation label.
Page 244 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Information label shows the seating capacity and the total weight your vehicle can properly carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight. If your vehicle has the Tire and Loading Information label, Example 1, the label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver’s door latch.
Page 245: Loading Your Vehicle
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
Page 246 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 4-36 Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Description...
Page 247 Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight. Also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. Certiﬁcation Label The Certiﬁcation label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
Page 248: Towing A Trailer
If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or...
Page 249: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 250: Weight Of The Trailer
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, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, write to:...
Page 251: Safety Chains
If you’re using a weigh-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
Page 252: Following Distance
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. Do not try to tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both brake systems won’t work well, or at all. Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig.
Page 253: Making Turns
Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Page 254: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1.
Page 255: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle ﬂuid (don’t overﬁll), engine oil, drive belts, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you ﬁnd them quickly.
Page 256 NOTES 4-46...
Page 257 Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10...
Page 258 Section 5 Wheel Replacement ...5-79 Tire Chains ...5-80 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-81 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-82 Compact Spare Tire ...5-93 Appearance Care ...5-94 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-94 Care of Safety Belts ...5-97 Weatherstrips ...5-97 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-97 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-99 Finish Damage ...5-99...
Page 259: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 260: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 261: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
Page 262: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S.
Page 263: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 264 While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel ﬁll opening. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 265: 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 266: The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 267 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it ﬁrmly. 5-11...
Page 268: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 (Code E) engine, you’ll see the following: 5-12...
Page 269 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-48. B. Battery. See Battery on page 5-53. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-54. D. Upper Underhood Fuse Block. See “Upperhood Fuse Block (Upper)” under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-104.
Page 270 When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 (Code K) engine, you’ll see the following: 5-14...
Page 271 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-48. B. Battery. See Battery on page 5-53. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-54. D. Upper Underhood Fuse Block. See “Upperhood Fuse Block (Upper)” under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-104.
Page 272 When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged (Code 1) engine, you’ll see the following: 5-16...
Page 273 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-48. B. Battery. See Battery on page 5-53. C. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 5-53. D. Underhood Electrical Center. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-104. E.
Page 274: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is 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 handle is a yellow loop.
Page 275: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 276: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. 5-20...
Page 277 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 278: Engine Oil Additives
Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to your oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM6094M are all you will need for good performance and engine protection. When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 279 After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset. To reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message use one of the following procedures: Using the Radio 1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON, with the radio off. 2. Press and hold the TUNE DISP knob on the radio for at least ﬁve seconds until SETTINGS is displayed.
Page 280: What To Do With Used Oil
What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 281: What Kind Of Oil To Use
What Kind of Oil to Use Use only the recommended supercharger oil. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. How to Check and Add Oil Park the vehicle on a level surface. Check oil only when the engine is cold. Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running.
Page 282: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at every oil change and replace at the ﬁrst oil change after 25,000 miles (40 000 km). How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt.
Page 283 4. Check or install a new engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13. 5. To reinstall the cover, position the tabs through the slots on the housing. A notch on the sides of the ﬁlter cover will indicate the correct engagement. Reinstall the two clips on the top of the housing when you are ﬁnished.
Page 284: 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: •...
Page 285 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (10°C), you may have to drive longer. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: •...
Page 286: How To Add Fluid
3400 V6 Engine 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The ﬂuid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the ﬂuid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. 5-30 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what...
Page 287: Engine Coolant
Notice: Use of automatic transaxle ﬂuid labeled ® other than DEXRON -III may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your ® warranty. Always use DEXRON transaxle ﬂuid. 3. After adding ﬂuid, recheck the ﬂuid level as described under “How to Check”...
Page 288: What To Use
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 289: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located between the power steering ﬂuid reservoir and the underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface.
Page 290: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: The radiator cap on your vehicle 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 up with the overﬂow tube on the radiator ﬁller neck.
Page 291: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: 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 off and get CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) everyone away from the vehicle until it cools...
Page 292: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning along with a low coolant message can indicate a serious problem. 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: •...
Page 293: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Cap 3800 V6 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-37...
Page 294 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.
Page 295 Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not 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: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion.
Page 296 The coolant recovery tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 5-40 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 297 CAUTION: 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 298: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
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. The radiator pressure cap is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, near the diagonal cross brace.
Page 299 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 3. If you have the 3800 V6 engine, remove the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve.
Page 300 3400 V6 Bleed Valve #1 3400 V6 Bleed Valve #2 3800 V6 Bleed Valve 4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve or valves. 3400 V6 engine: There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube.
Page 301 5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-31 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve.
Page 302 10. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 11. 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 through the ﬁller neck until the level reaches the base of the ﬁller neck.
Page 303: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. It will have the above symbol on its cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12. 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...
Page 304: How To Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the ﬂuid level on the dipstick.
Page 305 Open the cap with the Notice: washer symbol on it. • Add washer ﬂuid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview • on page 5-12 for more information on location. • • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Page 306: 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. 5-50 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 307 CAUTION: If you have too much brake ﬂuid, it can spill on the engine. The ﬂuid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake ﬂuid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 308: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc 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 309: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system —...
Page 310: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 311 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3.
Page 312 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco installed in your new vehicle.
Page 313 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal location of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal location of the vehicle with...
Page 314 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal location of the vehicle with the good battery. Use a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 315 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 316: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers ﬂash their high beams at you (for vertical aim).
Page 317 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the air baffle. 3. Remove the two headlamp fasteners by pulling up on them. 4. Gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 5. Remove the round dust caps to gain access to the bulbs.
Page 318: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps A. Rear Sidemarker Lamp B. Taillamp/Stoplamp C. Turn Signal Lamp 5-62 1. Open the trunk. If your vehicle has a convenience net, unhook the net from the upper wing nut. 2. Remove the nut and convenience net. 3.
Page 319: Back-Up Lamps
Back-Up Lamps The back-up lamps are located in the rear bumper. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the two screws. 3. Pull the assembly from the body of the vehicle. 4. To remove a socket, turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out. 5.
Page 320: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Windshield Wipers, Blade Check” under Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 321: 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. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 322: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger Car Tire Example 5-66...
Page 323 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 324 (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 325: Tire Size
(F) Tire Size: A combination of letters and numbers deﬁne a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. The letter “T” as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only. (G) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 326: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories.
Page 327 Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inﬂation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inﬂated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inﬂation pressure for that tire.
Page 328: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-77.
Page 329: Tire Pressure Monitor System
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when they’re underinﬂated. Check the tire’s inﬂation pressure when the tires are cold.
Page 330 The LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will also be displayed while the ignition is on until you reset (calibrate) the system. Don’t reset the tire pressure monitor system without ﬁrst correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires. If you reset the system when the tire pressures are incorrect, the system will not work properly and may not alert you when a tire is low.
Page 331: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 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 5-76 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-79 for more information.
Page 332: When It Is Time For New Tires
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. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: •...
Page 333: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 334 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 335: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
Page 336: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 337: If A Tire Goes Flat
Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than P235/55R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
Page 338: 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. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 339: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. 1. Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then remove the cover. 2. Remove the compact spare tire. See “Compact Spare Tire”...
Page 340 3. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and 4. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. extension and protector/guide (B) and wheel wrench (C). 5-84...
Page 341 Removing the Wheel Covers and the Wheel Nut Caps Removing the Center Wheel Cap Your vehicle may have center caps if equipped with aluminum wheels. To remove the wheel center cap use the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench and pry them off at the pry off notch. Do not drop the cap or lay it face down, as it could become scratched or damaged.
Page 342 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 5-86 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed.
Page 343 Jack placement for a front tire The diagram shows you where you should place your jack to change a front tire. Use the bolts (A) as a guide when positioning the jack lift head (C) near the rear edge of the front wheel opening (B). For jacking at the vehicle’s front location, put jack lift head about 7.5 inches (19 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel opening in the cutout of the rocker...
Page 344 2. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to ﬁt underneath the wheel well of the vehicle. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. 5-88 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to...
Page 345 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 4. Install the compact spare tire. 5. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 346 7. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 347: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll need to store the ﬂat tire in your trunk.
Page 348: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Page 349: 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 350: 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. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
Page 351: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
• Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. • If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set.
Page 352: Cleaning Vinyl
Cleaning 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 do not get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner.
Page 353: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 354: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish.
Page 355: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
Page 356: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
Page 357 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Removes dirt and grime Chrome and Wire from chrome wheels and Wheel Cleaner wire wheel covers. Removes dust, ﬁngerprints, and surface Finish Enhancer contaminants. Spray on wipe off. Removes swirl marks, ﬁne scratches and other Swirl Remover Polish light surface contamination.
Page 358: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on 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 359: 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 360: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 361 Fuses Accommodated Device CIG/AUX (Accessory) Body Control Module (Accessory) Supplemental Restraint System Anti-Lock Brake System, Powertrain Control Module, ABS/PCM Brake Switch, Crank Relay, Canister Vent Solenoid (Run, Crank) Brake Lamps, Body Control STOP Module (Run, Crank) TURN SIGNAL Turn Signal Flashers Cruise Control Steering CRUISE Column Controls...
Page 362: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) Some fuses are in a fuse block at the end of the instrument panel on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses. 5-106 Fuses RH HTD ST Passenger Heated Seat PWR DROP Accommodated Device...
Page 363 Fuses TRK/ROOF BRP Trunk Lamps, Headliner Lamps HVAC BLO HVAC Blower Relay Instrument Panel Footwell I/P BRP Lamps, Glovebox Lamps HTD MIR Heated Mirrors BRK SW Brake Switch HAZ SW Hazard Switch REAR PRK LP Rear Parking Lamps AUX PWR Accessory Power Outlet (Battery) C/LTR Cigarette Lighter...
Page 364: Underhood Fuse Block (Upper)
Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Relays FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump DRL RELAY Daytime Running Lamps CRANK RLY Starter (Crank) Relay...
Page 365: Underhood Fuse Block (Lower)
Underhood Fuse Block (Lower) Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Relays Secondary Cooling Fan FAN CONT #3 (Passenger’s Side) FAN CONT #2 Cooling Fan Control Relay...
Page 366: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement After Complete Overhaul When draining/replacing converter, more ﬂuid may be needed. Cooling System Including Reservoir 3400 (Code E) V6 3800 (Code K) V6 3800 Supercharged (Code 1) V6...
Page 367 All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Engine 3400 (LA1) V6 3800 (L36) V6 3800 Supercharged (L67) V6 Engine Speciﬁcations VIN Code Transmission Spark Pug Gap...
Page 368 NOTES 5-112...
Page 369 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12...
Page 370: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. 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. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 371 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits.
Page 372: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year.
Page 373 Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-18. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-26.
Page 374: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 375: Maintenance Footnotes
Service Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Maintenance Footnotes †...
Page 376 (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Page 377: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 378: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Page 379 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. • The key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). •...
Page 380: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines Engine Oil starburst symbol.
Page 381: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Engine Oil Filter Automatic Transmission Filter Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Type Length GM Part Number 24508572 10406026 25010792 24206433 12568387 12367280 Shepherd’s Hook 22 inches (56.0 cm) AC Delco Part Number A1614C —...
Page 382: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-14...
Page 383: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 384 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 385 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 386 NOTES 6-18...
Page 387: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ...7-10 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 388: Customer Assistance And 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 389 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have.
Page 390: Online Owner Center
Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices 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.
Page 391 United States – Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA® (243-8872) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S.
Page 392: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
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 2004 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872).
Page 393 2004 and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst. All Courtesy Care services must be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer service management. Basic Care andCourtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 394: 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 395: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you 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 396: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Records
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 397 To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, •...
Page 398: Reporting Safety Defects
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 P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 399: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 400: Owner's Information
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 401 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-19 Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-48 Additional Program Information ... 7-10 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-103 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ... 3-59, 3-70, 3-81 Air Bag Readiness Light ... 3-34 Air Bag Systems ... 1-48 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ...
Page 402 Audio System(s) (cont.) Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-93 Vehicle Customization Settings ... 3-96 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-96 AUTOLOCK (Automatic Door Lock and Unlock) ... 2-44 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ... 5-28 Operation ... 2-21 Backglass Antenna ... 3-95 Backing Up ...
Page 403 Chains, Tires ... 5-80 Change Engine Oil Message ... 3-47 Check Engine Light ... 3-39 Check Engine Light ... 3-39 Checking Coolant ... 5-33 Checking Engine Oil ... 5-18 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ... 1-57 Chemical Paint Spotting ...
Page 404 Cooling System ... 5-37 Courtesy Lamps ... 3-16 Cruise Control ... 3-11 Cruise Control Light ... 3-42 Current and Past Model Order Forms ... 7-14 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ... 7-8 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...
Page 405 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ... 4-20 Driving Through Flowing Water ... 4-20 Driving with a Trailer ... 4-42 Dual Climate Control System ... 3-21 Easy Entry Seat ... 1-7 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ... 5-103 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-104 Headlamp Wiring ...
Page 406 Flash-to-Pass Feature ... 3-9 Flat Tire ... 5-81 Flat Tire, Changing ... 5-82 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ... 5-28 Power Steering ... 5-47 Windshield Washer ... 5-48 FM Stereo ... 3-93 FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming) ... 2-50 FOB HORN (Remote Audible Veriﬁcation) ...
Page 407 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Head Restraints ... 1-6 Headlamp Aiming ... 5-60 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ... 3-8 Headlamp Wiring ... 5-103 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ... 5-60 Halogen Bulbs ... 5-60 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ... 5-60 Heated Outside Mirrors ...
Page 408 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) ... 5-106 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver’s Side) ... 5-104 Interior Lamps ... 3-16 Jump Starting ... 5-54 Keyless Entry System ... 2-3 Keys ... 2-2 Lamps Exterior ... 3-14 Interior ... 3-16 Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 1-16, 1-24 LATCH System Child Restraints ...
Page 409 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ... 6-9 At Least Once a Month ... 6-9 At Least Once a Year ... 6-10 Introduction ... 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ... 6-7 Maintenance Record ... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ... 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...
Page 410 New Vehicle Break-In ... 2-17 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-13 Odometer ... 3-32 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-14 Engine ... 5-18 Pressure Indicator Light ... 3-41 Pressure Message ... 3-46 Supercharger, Engine ... 5-24 OIL LIFE (GM Oil Life System Reset) ... 2-43 Older Children, Restraints ...
Page 411 Power (cont.) Six-Way Seats ... 1-3 Steering Fluid ... 5-47 Windows ... 2-14 Power Steering ... 4-12 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-9 Programmable Modes ... 2-9 Programming Mode ... 2-42 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ... 2-36 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-15 Radiator Pressure Cap ...
Page 412 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ... 7-12 General Motors ... 7-12 United States Government ... 7-12 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Resetting Defaults ... 2-39 Resetting the Trip Computer ... 3-54 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ... 1-57 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...
Page 413 Seats Easy Entry Seat ... 1-7 Head Restraints ... 1-6 Heated Seats ... 1-4 Manual ... 1-2 Manual Lumbar ... 1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ... 1-4 Seatback Latches ... 1-6 Six-Way Power Seats ... 1-3 Split Folding Rear Seat ... 1-8 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...
Page 414 Tachometer ... 3-33 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps ... 5-62 TCS Warning Light ... 3-37 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ... 3-91 Theft-Deterrent Systems ... 2-15 Content Theft-Deterrent ... 2-15 ® Passlock ... 2-16 Tilt Wheel ... 3-7 Tire Low Message ... 3-47 Tire Inﬂation Check ...
Page 415 Trip Computer ... 3-54 Trip Odometer ... 3-32 TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) ... 2-48 Trunk ... 2-10 Trunk Ajar Warning Message ... 3-48 Trunk Assist Handle ... 2-11 Trunk Lock ... 2-11 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ... 3-7 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ...
Page 416 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-28 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Other Warning Devices ... 3-6 Safety and Symbols ... iii Vehicle Damage ... iv Washer Fluid Low Warning Message ... 3-49 Washing Your Vehicle ... 5-97 Weight of the Trailer ... 4-40 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ...

Chevrolet 2004 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Maintenance Schedule

Service and Appearance Care

Audio System(S)

Trip Computer

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

The Hood

Bulb Replacement

Headlamp Aiming

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

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