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2005 Pontiac Bonneville Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Safety Belts

.............................................. 1-7

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-28

Airbag System

......................................... 1-47

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-2

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-9

Windows

................................................. 2-17

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-36

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OnStar

System

...................................... 2-39

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HomeLink

Transmitter

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-44

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-45

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-25

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Systems Monitor

...................................... 3-58

Driver Information Center (DIC)

............................ 1-56

............................ 2-19

........... 2-23

............................. 2-40

............................. 2-46

.......................... 3-4

........ 3-33

.................. 3-59

Secondary Information Center (SIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-72

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-34

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-5

Checking Things Under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-74

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

.................................... 5-111

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index .................................................................1

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............ 3-70

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.................................... 5-67

......... 5-73

................................... 5-101

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Page 1 2005 Pontiac Bonneville Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Safety Belts ... 1-7 Child Restraints ... 1-28 Airbag System ... 1-47 Restraint System Check ... 1-56 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ... 2-2 Doors and Locks ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name BONNEVILLE 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
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell 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
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Power Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Power Reclining Seatback ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-7 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-7 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-12 Driver Position ...1-13...
Page 8: Manual Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located on the outboard side of each front seat. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support.
Page 10: Heated Seats
Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the heated front seat controls are located on the instrument panel under the climate controls. Press ON once for the HI setting or twice for the LO setting. The lights above the button will come on to indicate which setting has been activated.
Page 11: Power Reclining Seatback
CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 12 Do not have the 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 not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job.
Page 13: 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. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.
Page 14 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 15: 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 is just a seat on wheels.
Page 16 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-10 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 17 or the instrument panel... 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 is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11...
Page 18: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 19 Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is 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” in the Index. 3.
Page 20 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 21 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 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.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-16 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 23 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 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 24 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-18 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 25: 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 26: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-13. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing.
Page 27: Rear Seat Passengers
To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-27. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 28: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 29 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 30 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 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.
Page 31: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides 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 32 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. 1-26 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 33: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21. 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 34: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-28 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 35 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not 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 36: Infants And Young Children
1-30 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 37 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. CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 38: Child Restraints
CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 39 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders.
Page 40: 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 41 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. 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 42 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 43: 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 44: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 45: Top Strap Anchor Location
CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 46: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors for all three rear seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 47 A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 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.
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40.
Page 49 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-43...
Page 50: Position
4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are 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 51: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your vehicle is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40. See Top Strap on page 1-38 if the child restraint has one. There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 52 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-46...
Page 53: Airbag System
6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap 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. 7.
Page 54 Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal airbag. But these airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations. Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash...
Page 55 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inﬂation before and during a crash.
Page 56: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-50 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has a driver’s side impact airbag, it is located in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 57 If your vehicle has a right front passenger’s side impact airbag, it is located in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 58: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non-deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inﬂate and help...
Page 59: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
rear impacts, because inﬂation would not likely help the occupant. A side impact airbag will only deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Page 60: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inﬂated. Some components of the airbag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal airbag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
Page 61 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
Page 62: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Page 63: 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 64 NOTES 1-58...
Page 65: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-9 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-14 Lockout Protection ...2-14 Trunk ...2-15 Windows ...2-17...
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 There is a master key that Your vehicle has the PASS-Key works in all of the lock system. Both the master and VALET key, if equipped, cylinders; driver’s have a transponder in the key head that matches a door, trunk, ignition, and decoder in the vehicle’s instrument panel.
Page 68: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 69: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. button to unlock the driver’s door.
Page 70: Personalization Features
Personalization Features If your vehicle has the Driver Information Center (DIC), the numbers on the back of the transmitters correspond to the DIC’s Driver #1 and Driver #2. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-59, for more information. The following features, if available on your vehicle, can be programmed to each driver’s preference.
Page 71: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be programmed to a different mode according to the user’s preference. To change to another mode, do the following: 1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and the ignition on throughout this procedure. 2.
Page 72: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Page 73: 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 74: Central Door Unlocking System
To lock the door from the inside, push the manual door lock forward. To unlock the door, push the manual door lock rearward. Central Door Unlocking System If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, all doors will unlock if the key is held in the outside key cylinder unlock position for more than two seconds.
Page 75: Personalization Programming
Delayed Locking This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When the driver’s power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button is pressed, with the key removed from the ignition and the driver’s door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that the delayed locking system is active.
Page 76: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry, your vehicle can be programmed to each driver’s preference for each of the transmitters. Use the following procedure to turn the feature off using the corresponding transmitter: 1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and the ignition on throughout this procedure.
Page 77 Mode 4: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically unlocks when the key is turned to OFF (DIC equipped vehicles only). Mode 5: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when the key is turned to OFF (DIC equipped vehicles only).
Page 78: Rear Door Security Locks
Overriding Lock Delay If you need to lock your doors before shifting out of PARK (P), just use the manual door lock or the power door lock switch to lock the doors. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening...
Page 79: Remote Trunk Release
Trunk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:...
Page 80: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Emergency Trunk Release Handle 2-16 Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it. Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located in the trunk near the trunk latch.
Page 81: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 82: Power Windows
Power Windows Switches on the driver’s door panel operate each of the windows when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. Pull the switch toward you to lower the window.
Page 83: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when you open the cover.
Page 84: Testing The Alarm
If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and then shuts off while the ignition is on, the security system has detected a problem. See your dealer for service. If a door is opened without the key or remote keyless entry transmitter, or if the door key cylinders are damaged, the alarm will go off.
Page 85: Content Theft-Deterrent
Content Theft-Deterrent If your vehicle has this option, it has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. A light located in your Twilight Sentinel the fog lamp button, will begin to ﬂash 30 seconds after the vehicle ignition is turned off to let you know the system has been armed.
Page 86: Pass-Key ® Iii
® PASS-Key III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key theft-deterrent system. This means you do not have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
Page 87: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
To program the new key, do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3.
Page 88: Key Reminder Warning
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition, you can turn to four different positions. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand.
Page 89: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle.
Page 90: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather, 0°F ( 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 91: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats or on the steering column. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can not move easily.
Page 92 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key 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) and also release the shift lever button on console shift models as you maintain...
Page 93 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
Page 94: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Your vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on and four chimes will be heard.
Page 95: 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 96: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Console Shift Lever If your vehicle has the console shift lever, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2.
Page 97: Torque Lock
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 98: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn 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. 2-34 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 99: 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 100: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The control at the bottom of the mirror is the day/night feature that allows adjustment to the mirror so that the glare of headlamps from behind is reduced.
Page 101: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver’s door armrest. Press the left or right side of the L/R selector switch located beneath the control pad to choose the left or right mirror. To adjust the mirror, use one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want it to go.
Page 102: Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If you have the memory seat and mirrors feature, the passenger’s outside power mirror also includes a tilt-down feature that operates when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R), the passenger’s mirror will return to its original position after a ﬁve-second delay.
Page 103: Onstar System
® OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. ® A complete OnStar user’s guide and the terms and ®...
Page 104: Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
® OnStar Personal Calling ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is available if your hand-held cell phone is lost, forgotten, or has a low battery. It is a hands-free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges.
Page 105: Programming The Homelink
If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 106 Programming HomeLink Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink...
Page 107: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the ® programmed HomeLink button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming.
Page 108: Storage Areas
® 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. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds.
Page 109: Front Storage Area
Front Storage Area Press the buttons on either side of the armrest to open the front storage area. Center Console Storage Area If your vehicle has this feature, press the button at the front edge of the armrest to open the center console storage area.
Page 110: Vehicle Personalization
Comfort Stop: Press and release the switch rearward to the second position to express open the glass panel to the comfort stop position. The comfort stop position is designed to help reduce noise and make passengers more comfortable. Express Open: When the glass panel is express opening, pressing the switch in any direction will stop it in a partially-opened position.
Page 111 2. Adjust the driver’s seat and lumbar position to a safe and comfortable driving position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64. 3. Press and hold the memory button corresponding with your DRIVER # displayed on the DIC for longer than three seconds.
Page 112 NOTES 2-48...
Page 113 Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Windshield Wiper Lever ...3-9 Cruise Control ...3-11 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 Wiper Activated Headlamps ...3-14 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-15...
Page 114 Section 3 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (V8 Engine) ...3-46 Tire Pressure Light ...3-47 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-48 Oil Pressure Gage (V6 Engine) ...3-51 Oil Pressure Gage (V8 Engine) ...3-52 Check Oil Level Light ...3-53 Security Light ...3-53 Highbeam On Light ...3-54 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-54 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-54 Door Ajar Light ...3-54...
Page 115 NOTES...
Page 116: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 117 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See “Air Outlets” under Outlet Adjustment on page 3-32. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-99.
Page 118: 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 on the instrument panel, between the audio system and the glove box.
Page 119: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable level and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Page 120: 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. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 121: Flash-To-Pass
When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. If you have the SE model, both the low beam and high beam headlamps will be on when you are in high beam mode. If you have the SLE or GXP models, only the high beam headlamps will be on when you are in high beam mode.
Page 122: Windshield Washer
LO (Low Speed): Push the lever up to LO for steady wiping at a slow speed. HI (High Speed): Push the lever up to HI for steady wiping at a high speed. MIST: For a single wiping cycle, push the lever down to the MIST position and let go.
Page 123: Cruise Control
Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. The cruise control switch is located on the lever on the left side of the steering column.
Page 124: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 125 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: • Press and hold the SET button until you get to the speed you want, and then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, press and release the SET button brieﬂy.
Page 126: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. : Turn the outside part of the lever with the symbol on it, to operate the lamps. The exterior lamp switch has three positions. OFF: Turn the switch to this position to turn off all lamps and lights, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
Page 127: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder If you open the driver’s door while leaving the headlamps or parking lamps on and the key is in OFF, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Page 128: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps The fog lamps button is located below the twilight knobs, to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Press this button to turn on and off the fog lamps. An indicator light on the button will come on when the fog lamps are on and go off when the fog lamps are off.
Page 129: Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
® If the Twilight Sentinel lighting is active, it can be disabled by turning on the manual parking lamps. This lighting will be disabled until the key is turned from ON or until the manual parking lamps are turned off. Also, it is possible that your headlamps may go out if you drive from a dark area into a bright area like a lighted parking lot.
Page 130: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting If it is dark enough outside and you press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped, the interior courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for about 25 seconds. The lamps will turn off immediately by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, by turning the ignition key to ON or by activating the power door locks.
Page 131: Parade Dimming
Personal Choice Programming This feature can be programmed in the on or off mode for each transmitter. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the DIC. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64. To turn the feature off, do the following: 1.
Page 132: Front Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps The front reading lamps, located on the headliner, will come on as courtesy lamps when you open any of the doors while it is dark outside. They will also come on as part of the interior lighting features listed previously.
Page 133: Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp or glove box lamp. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these features will automatically turn off after 10 minutes.
Page 134 HUD shows these images when they are lighted on the instrument panel. The speedometer may display a difference of 1.5 mph (2.4 km/h) from the HUD image. This is normal. When the ignition key is turned to ON, all possible HUD images will come on, then the HUD will operate normally.
Page 135 2. Adjust the seat, if necessary, before setting the height using the IMAGE switch. Press and hold the top of the IMAGE switch, raising the HUD image as far as possible. Then press on the bottom of the HUD IMAGE switch to move the image down, so the image is as low as possible, but in full view.
Page 136: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets With the accessory power outlet you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. If your vehicle has a front console, the 12-volt accessory power outlet is located at the rear of the front console. If your vehicle has a ﬂoor console, the outlet is located at the rear of the ﬂoor console.
Page 137: Climate Controls
To open a rear ashtray, lift the cover. Notice: If you put papers or other ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray.
Page 138 To change the current mode, select one of the following: (FLOOR): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets (for the side windows) and some air directed to the windshield. (Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 139: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield.
Page 140: Automatic Climate Control System
Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. 1.
Page 141: Manual Operation
Manual Operation DRIVER (Driver’s Side Temperature): The knob on the left is used to change the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Push this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn the knob toward the blue area to decrease the set temperature, and toward the red area to increase the set temperature.
Page 142 If you are in city traffic, and your vehicle is stopped and idling, or the weather is hot, the system may switch from the OUTSIDE AIR mode to the recirculation mode. To prevent the air inside of your vehicle from becoming too stale, be sure to return to the outside air mode periodically.
Page 143 There is also an EXT (exterior) temperature sensor located behind the front grill. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps to maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the temperature.
Page 144: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Use the knob located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airﬂow. Use the thumbwheel located between the outlets to turn them on and off. In vehicles equipped with rear seat outlets, you can adjust the direction of the airﬂow using the knob in the center of each outlet.
Page 145: 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 146 Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. 3.8L V6 Engine Standard Cluster (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-34...
Page 147 3.8L V6 Engine Cluster with Driver Information Center (DIC) (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-35...
Page 148 4.6L V8 Engine Cluster with Driver Information Center (DIC) (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-36...
Page 149: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles, used in the United States, or kilometers, used in Canada.
Page 150: Tachometer
Tachometer V6 Engine The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). 3-38 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts.
Page 151 United States and V6 in Canada This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly.
Page 152: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage V6 Engine When your engine is not running, but the ignition key is turned to ON, this gage shows the state of the battery charge in DC volts. 3-40 When the ignition is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system.
Page 153: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
Page 154: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light United States With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. 3-42 If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. If the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
Page 155: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light United States and V6 in Canada For vehicles equipped with the traction control system, this warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Page 156: Low Traction Active Light
Low Traction Active Light United States and V6 in Canada Your Low Traction Active light may come on for one of the following reasons: • An advanced computer-controlled system called ® Stabilitrak , if equipped, has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you are steering.
Page 157: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (V6 Engine)
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (V6 Engine) United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning compressor will turn off automatically just prior to the gage pointer entering the shaded area. As the engine cools down, the air conditioning compressor will automatically turn back on.
Page 158: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (V8 Engine)
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (V8 Engine) United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning compressor will turn off automatically just prior to the gage pointer entering the shaded area. As the engine cools down, the air conditioning compressor will automatically turn back on.
Page 159: Tire Pressure Light
If your coolant level is low, the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT will appear on the DIC. This means that you should check your coolant level as soon as possible. See Engine Coolant (3.8L V6 Engine) on page 5-31 or Engine Coolant (4.6L V8 Engine) on page 5-34 for more information.
Page 160: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or With V6 Engine in Canada or Check Engine Light With V8 Engine in Canada United States and V6 in Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.
Page 161: If The Light Is On Steady
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: •...
Page 162: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 163: Oil Pressure Gage (V6 Engine)
Oil Pressure Gage (V6 Engine) United States Readings above the shaded warning zone indicate the normal operating range. Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity. A reading in the shaded warning zone may be caused by a low oil level or another problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 164: Maintenance Schedule
Oil Pressure Gage (V8 Engine) United States Readings above the shaded warning zone indicate the normal operating range. Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity. A reading in the shaded warning zone may be caused by a low oil level or another problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 165: Check Oil Level Light
Check Oil Level Light If your vehicle has the systems monitor, the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes on for ﬁve seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to ON. If the engine oil is more than 1.0 quart (0.9 L) low and the engine has been shut off for at least eight minutes, the CHECK OIL LEVEL light will come on and a chime will sound the next time you start your vehicle.
Page 166: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light This light will illuminate when the headlamp high beams are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light If your vehicle has the systems monitor, this light will come on and a warning chime will sound when the washer ﬂuid container is less than...
Page 167: Trunk Ajar Light
On vehicles with a DIC, the door that is ajar will be shown as an icon next to the vehicle outline and a message will appear on the display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-62 for more information. Trunk Ajar Light If your vehicle has the systems monitor, this light...
Page 168: Fuel Gage (V6 Engine)
Fuel Gage (V6 Engine) United States When the ignition is on, your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have in your tank. When the gage reads in the colored band, a warning chime will sound and the CHECK GAGES warning light will come on.
Page 169: Fuel Gage (V8 Engine)
Fuel Gage (V8 Engine) United States When the ignition is on, your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have in your tank. When the gage reads in the colored band, a warning chime will sound and the CHECK GAGES warning light will come on.
Page 170: Systems Monitor
Systems Monitor If you have the systems monitor, it gives you important safety and maintenance facts about your vehicle. When you turn the ignition on, the systems monitor and warning lights will brieﬂy light up. If a problem is detected, the warning lights will turn on and a chime will sound.
Page 171: Driver Information Center (Dic)
The following buttons are on the systems monitor control panel which is located to the right of the instrument panel cluster: • E/M (English/Metric): Use this button to change the display between English and metric units. • TRIP RESET: This button allows you to reset your trip odometer.
Page 172: Dic Controls And Displays
DIC Controls and Displays When you turn the ignition on, the DIC will display your DRIVER NUMBER. You can have your dealer program your name to replace the driver identiﬁer. See your GM dealer for more information. Base model shown, GXP model similar The system will then perform a status check and display any messages if a problem is detected.
Page 173: Vehicle Data
MODE: This button allows you to toggle through the DIC modes (Vehicle Data, Personalization Programming, Compass Calibration). SELECT: This button allows you to select a DIC mode. RESET: This button, when used along with other buttons, will allow you to reset system functions. Vehicle Data Average Fuel Economy: Press the SELECT button until the display shows AVG FUEL ECONOMY.
Page 174: Dic Warnings And Messages
When you have the oil changed according to the maintenance schedule, you will have to reset the engine oil life system. To reset the engine oil life system, see “How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System” under Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20. Tire Pressure Status: Press the SELECT button until TIRE PRESSURE appears in the display.
Page 175 (Export ID) Warning Message SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE CHECK GAS CAP ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON SERVICE AIR BAG CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM ENGINE HOT STOP ENGINE** DRIVER DOOR AJAR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AJAR LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR CHECK TIRE PRESSURE PARK BRAKE SET* The EXP codes are used to make translation from...
Page 176: Driver Identiﬁer Dic Display
Tire Pressure Status – 144: If you see the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message, you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage. If a tire is ﬂat, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-92. Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can.
Page 177 When you press the unlock button on your remote keyless entry transmitter, the DIC will change driver numbers and the vehicle will recall the personalization settings that were last made to correspond to your remote keyless entry transmitter, including your radio and climate control settings.
Page 178: Automatic Door Locks
• PERIMETER LIGHTS – TIMEOUT 15 SEC • SEAT RECALL – OFF/ON • RECALL POSITION – MEMORY/EXIT • TILT MIRROR – OFF/ON • DRIVER ID – OFF/ON If you would like to exit the selection mode without moving through each of the personalization features, press a different button on the DIC or turn off the ignition.
Page 179 If you choose ON for UNLOCK and DRIVER for DOOR TO UNLOCK, only the driver’s door will automatically unlock when shifting into PARK (P) or turning the key to OFF. If you choose ON for UNLOCK and ALL for DOOR TO UNLOCK, all doors will automatically unlock when shifting into PARK (P) or turning the key to OFF.
Page 180: Perimeter Lighting
You can select the following modes: • If you choose OFF for KEYLESS FEEDBACK, you will receive no security feedback when locking or unlocking your vehicle. • If you choose ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK and ON for LIGHTS FEEDBACK, the exterior lamps will ﬂash twice when unlocking your vehicle and once when locking your vehicle.
Page 181: Memory Seats
Memory Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the memory seat and mirror positions will be recalled for the identiﬁed driver when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to enter the vehicle. You can program this feature to be active by choosing ON when the SEAT RECALL choice appears, or inactive by choosing OFF when the SEAT RECALL choice appears on the DIC.
Page 182: Secondary Information Center (Sic)
Secondary Information Center (SIC) Electronic Compass If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), it also is equipped with an electronic compass. As with all compasses, this unit senses the earth’s magnetic ﬁeld to show the direction the vehicle is pointing.
Page 183: Changing Your Zone Number
If you live on the line, you can pick the zone area you are most likely to drive in. In Alaska, use Zone 9 or 10. In Hawaii, use Zone 7. Changing Your Zone Number 1. Press MODE to display COMPASS CALIBRATION. 2.
Page 184: Audio System(S)
The rear defog system can affect accuracy, and the compass corrects for the rear defog. However, if the rear defog is turned on while making sharp turns, the accuracy may be off. When you turn the rear defog off again, the accuracy returns to normal. Be aware that metal objects are sometimes buried in the ground.
Page 185: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 186: Finding A Station
RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Push this knob to display the time with the ignition off. For RDS, push the RCL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available).
Page 187: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2.
Page 188: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and release this button until BAL appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted.
Page 189: Rds Messages
BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency.
Page 190: Radio Messages
TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. Press this button to receive the traffic announcement from the station and brackets will be displayed around TRAF. When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 191: Xm Radio Messages
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 Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 192 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 Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 193: 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. If you want to insert a CD when the ignition is off, ﬁrst press the eject symbol or push the RCL knob. If you insert a CD with the radio off and the ignition on, it will start to play.
Page 194 SCAN : Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN and the track number appear on the display and you hear a beep. The CD will go to the next track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track.
Page 195: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: •...
Page 196 RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. When the ignition is off, push this knob to display the time. For XM™ (if equipped), push the RCL knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name.
Page 197: Setting The Tone (Bass/Treble)
Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1, or XM2.
Page 198: Rds And Xm
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): Press and release this button until BAL appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the balance can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers.
Page 199 BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency.
Page 200 If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release the INFO button. A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of this button. Once the complete message has been displayed, INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received.
Page 201 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 Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 202 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 Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 203: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape The 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 204: Cassette Tape Messages
SEEK : The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for seek to work. Press the up or the down arrow to search for the next or the previous selection on the tape. You can skip as many as nine selections up or down on the tape.
Page 205: Cd Adapter Kits
CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with the cassette tape player after disabling the tight/loose tape sensing feature on the tape player. To disable the feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2.
Page 206 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this pushbutton to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. EQ (Equalizer): Press EQ to select the desired customized equalization setting while playing a CD.
Page 207: Trunk-Mounted Cd Changer
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem. Trunk-Mounted CD Changer If your vehicle has the CD changer, you can play up to 12 CDs continuously.
Page 208 Once you have loaded the CDs in the magazine, slide open the door of the CD changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. 3-96 Close the door by sliding it all the way to the right. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for CDs in the magazine.
Page 209 Whenever a CD magazine with CDs is loaded in the changer and the door is closed, the CD symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD symbol will ﬂash on the display until the changer is ready to play.
Page 210 SCAN : Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds until TRACK SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. The ﬁrst few seconds of each track on the current CD will play. The scan symbol will appear on the display and T will blink to indicate track scan mode.
Page 211: Theft-Deterrent Feature
CD DOOR OPEN: The CD changer door is open. Completely close the door to restore normal operation. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer.
Page 212: Radio Reception
When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this button to select the next available CD, if multiple CDs are loaded. BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The selected band will appear on the display.
Page 213: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. The radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference.
Page 214: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Page 215: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The 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. Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle’s chime producer. To change the volume level, press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off.
Page 216 NOTES 3-104...
Page 217: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-5 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-12 Loss of Control ...4-13 Driving at Night ...4-15...
Page 218: 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 1-7. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 219 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 220 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 221: Control Of A Vehicle
CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Page 222: 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 223 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 224: Using Anti-Lock
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 225 United States and V6 in Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you start the engine. If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, there is a problem with your traction control system. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-43.
Page 226: Magnetic Speed Variable Assist 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. Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering Your vehicle may have this optional steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds.
Page 227: Steering In Emergencies
If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.
Page 228: 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 229: Loss Of Control
• 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 230 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 231: 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 232: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 233 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 234: Driving Through Deep Standing 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 235: 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 236: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 237: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are.
Page 238: 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 239 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 240: 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. Also see Tires on page 5-74. 4-24 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 241: 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, and will need to be very careful.
Page 242: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-6.
Page 243 • 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 244: 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 245: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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 your traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8.
Page 246: Tire And Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will ﬁnd the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds.
Page 247 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 248 Example 2 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Cargo Weight 4-32 Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 249: Certification Label
Certiﬁcation Label A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Page 250: Automatic Level Control
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 will keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or...
Page 251: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing” (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”).
Page 252: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4.
Page 253: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the 3.8L V6 engine and 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 254: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
4-38 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, write to:...
Page 255: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
If you are using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
Page 256: Trailer Wiring Harness
Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
Page 257: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You will need more passing distance up ahead when you are towing a trailer.
Page 258: Driving On Grades
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Page 259: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • Start your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 260 NOTES 4-44...
Page 261: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11...
Page 262 Section 5 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-86 Buying New Tires ...5-86 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-87 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-89 Wheel Replacement ...5-89 Tire Chains ...5-90 Accessory Inﬂator ...5-91 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-92 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-93 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-94 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the...
Page 263: 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 264: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Page 265: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Page 266: 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/fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
Page 267: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty.
Page 268: 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 269 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. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Page 270: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 271: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located next to the parking brake pedal near the ﬂoor. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push up on the secondary hood release.
Page 272: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.8L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 273 A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block (3.8L V6 Engine) on page 5-112 or Engine Compartment Fuse Block (4.6L V8 Engine) on page 5-114. B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-53.
Page 274 When you open the hood on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 275 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-53. B. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block (3.8L V6 Engine) on page 5-112 or Engine Compartment Fuse Block (4.6L V8 Engine) on page 5-114. C.
Page 276: Checking Engine Oil
Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument cluster, or the OIL LEVEL LOW message appears on the DIC, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see Check Oil Level Light on page 3-53 or DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-62.
Page 277: When To Add Engine Oil
4.6L V8 Engine 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 278: 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. 5-18...
Page 279: Engine Oil Additives
• SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 280: Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles Without the Engine Oil Life System) If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: • Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
Page 281: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use.
Page 282: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (3.8L V6 Engine)
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (3.8L V6 Engine) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 5-22 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace every 45,000 miles (75 000 km).
Page 283: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (4.6L V8 Engine)
4. To reinstall the housing cover, make sure the ﬁlter cover tabs position through the slots in the housing. A notch on the sides of the ﬁlter cover will indicate the correct engagement. 5. Fasten the two clips on the top of the housing when you are ﬁnished.
Page 284 To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Loosen and remove both wing screws on the top of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter cover. 2. Lift up the outboard side of the cover at an angle while pulling toward you. This is necessary due to the three tabs located on the rear of the cover.
Page 285: When To Check And Change
Follow these steps to reinstall the cover to the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing: 1. Align the three tabs located on the back of the cover with the three slots on the back of the housing. 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the slots and align the two wing screws.
Page 286: How To Check
How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage the transaxle.
Page 287 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle ﬂuid dipstick top is a round, red loop and is located next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 288: How To Add Fluid
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24. If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
Page 289 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage the transaxle.
Page 290 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle ﬂuid cap is located next to the radiator hose and below the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter assembly on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 291: Engine Coolant (3.8L V6 Engine)
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24. If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
Page 292: Checking Coolant
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 293: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 294: Engine Coolant (4.6L V8 Engine)
Engine Coolant (4.6L V8 Engine) The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add ®...
Page 295 If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. These can be harmful. Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side...
Page 296: Radiator Pressure Cap (3.8L V6 Engine)
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. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure the arrow lines up with the tube.
Page 297: If No 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 everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 298: Engine Overheating (4.6L V8 Engine)
If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked. If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 299 Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (4.6L V8 Engine) on page 5-40 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
Page 300: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (4.6L V8 Engine)
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (4.6L V8 Engine) If an overheated engine condition exists and the message ENGINE HOT, STOP ENGINE is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a loss in power and engine performance.
Page 301 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 302 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant (3.8L V6 Engine) on page 5-31 or Engine Coolant (4.6L V8 Engine) on page 5-34 for more information.
Page 303: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
If the overheat warning continues, there is one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 304 3. Remove the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve. 3.1. Clean the area around the engine oil ﬁll tube and cap before removing. Twist the oil ﬁll tube, with cap attached, counterclockwise and remove it. 5-44 3.2.
Page 305 5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant (3.8L V6 Engine) on page 5-31 or Engine Coolant (4.6L V8 Engine) on page 5-34 for more information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 306 8. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 9. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5-46 10. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 307: Cooling System (4.6L V8 Engine)
Cooling System (4.6L V8 Engine) When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 308: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
A low coolant level should be indicated by a LOW ENGINE COOLANT message on the Driver Information Center (DIC). If it is, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 309 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 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 coolant surge tank pressure cap — even a little —...
Page 310 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. 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.
Page 311 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the full cold ﬁll mark on the side of the coolant surge tank. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 312: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
Start the engine and allow it to warm up. If the LOW ENGINE COOLANT message does not appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the coolant is at the proper ﬁll level. If a LOW ENGINE COOLANT message does appear, repeat Steps 1 to 3 then reinstall the pressure cap, or see your dealer.
Page 313: Adding Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 314: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 315: What To Add
What to Add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24. Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 316: Brake Pedal Travel
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 317: Replacing Brake System Parts
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.
Page 318: Vehicle Storage
To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the ﬂoor pan (E).
Page 319: Jump Starting (3.8L V6 Engine)
Jump Starting (3.8L V6 Engine) If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 320 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on that vehicle. You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood. It is located under the rear passenger’s seat.
Page 321 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
Page 322 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 323: Jump Starting (4.6L V8 Engine)
Jump Starting (4.6L V8 Engine) If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 324 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on the other vehicle. You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood. It is located under the rear passenger’s seat. You will not need to access the battery for jump starting.
Page 325 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
Page 326 Your vehicle has a remote negative ( ) terminal marked GND ( ). 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Page 327: Bulb Replacement
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 328: Headlamps
Headlamps 1. Reach behind the headlamp assembly, push in and turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove the bulb assembly from the headlamp assembly. 5-68 2. Lift the tabs to remove the bulb from the assembly. 3. Replace the bulb. 4.
Page 329: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1. Remove the two bolts. 2. Use a ﬂat tool by the outside mount to separate the lamp assembly from the outboard snap mounting pin. 3. Slide the headlamp assembly outward and lift it out. 4.
Page 330 5. Tip the headlamp assembly and while pressing the release, turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise to remove them. 6. Replace the bulb and reinstall the socket. Then reconnect the wiring harness to the lamp assembly. 5-70 7. Slide the lamp assembly back into place by lining up the track on the bottom of the assembly with the guide on the vehicle.
Page 331: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps A. Back-Up Lamp C. Taillamp B. Turn Signal D. Taillamp/Brake Lamp 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-15 for more information. 2. Turn the screws located inside of the trunk counterclockwise and remove them. 3.
Page 332: Replacement Bulbs
5. Remove the three nuts holding the lamp in place and remove the lamp assembly. 6. Turn the bulb socket assembly counterclockwise while pressing the release, to remove it from the lamp assembly. 7. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 8.
Page 333: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-19 for more information. For the proper windshield wiper blade replacement length and type, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5-122.
Page 334: 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 335: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 336 Compact Spare Tire Example (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 337: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 338 Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Page 339 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 340: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-86. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 341 A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar, below the driver’s door latch. This label lists your vehicle’s original equipment tires and shows the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
Page 342: High Speed Operation
High Speed Operation CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving, causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed.
Page 343: Check Tire Pressure System
Check Tire Pressure System The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system will not alert you before you drive that a tire is low or ﬂat. You must begin driving before the system will work properly.
Page 344 To reset (calibrate) the system with a Driver Information Center (DIC): 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 2. Using the MODE and SELECT buttons, change the DIC to display TIRE PRESSURE. 3. Press and hold the RESET button for about ﬁve seconds.
Page 345: 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 5-86 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-89 for more information.
Page 346: 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 347: 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 348 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 349: 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. If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
Page 350: 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 351: Accessory Inﬂator
Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than P235/55R17 or P235/50R18 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 352: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 353: 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 be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 354: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk. 1. Pull the carpeting from the ﬂoor of the trunk. 2. Remove the retainer, then lift and remove the cover. 3. Unscrew the wing nut and washer to remove the container that holds the wrench and jack.
Page 355: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels and a center cover hides the wheel nuts, remove the center cover by using the ﬂat end of the wrench to pry it off. Do not drop the cover or lay it face down, as it could become scratched or damaged.
Page 356 5. Put the jack head into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well. The front notch is 11 inches (28 cm) back from the front wheel well. The rear notch is 3.5 inches (9 cm) forward from the rear wheel well.
Page 357 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt under the wheel well. 7. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts...
Page 358 9. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. 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. 10. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 359 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. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 360: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or 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. After you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you will need to store the ﬂat tire in your trunk.
Page 361: Appearance Care
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inﬂated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can ﬁnish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.
Page 362: Fabric/Carpet
Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: • Alcohol • Laundry Soap • Bleach • Reducing Agents Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt.
Page 363: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. First, try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that is not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not affect the color of the fabric. 2. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. For solids: remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush.
Page 364: Leather
Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. • For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. •...
Page 365: Weatherstrips
Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. Washing Your Vehicle The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability.
Page 366: Finish Care
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-109. The vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint ﬁnish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Page 367: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels The vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the 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.
Page 368: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
Page 369: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil Oil Remover and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel.
Page 370: 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 371: 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 372: Engine Compartment Fuse Block (3.8L V6 Engine)
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (3.8L V6 Engine) The engine compartment fuse block is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Lift the cover to gain access.
Page 373 Fuses Usage Cruise Control Direct Ignition System Injector Bank #2 Not Used Not Used Powertrain Control Module Ignition Oxygen Sensor Injector Bank #1 Auxiliary Power Cigar Lighter Fog Lamps/Daytime Running Lamps Horn Air Conditioning Clutch Relays Usage Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Low Beam Fog Lamps Daytime Running Lamps...
Page 374 Engine Compartment Fuse Block (4.6L V8 Engine) The engine compartment fuse block is located next to the engine on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. For more information on location, see Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12. To access the fuses, push in the two tabs located at each end of the fuse block cover.
Page 375 Fuses Usage Fog Lamps Transaxle Cruise Control Coil Module Injector Bank #2 Not Used Not Used Powertrain Control Module Ignition Oxygen Sensor Injector Bank #1 Cigar Lighter #2 Cigar Lighter #1 Daytime Running Lamps Horn Air Conditioner Clutch Not Used Not Used Anti-Lock Brake System Air Pump...
Page 376: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located below the rear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the fuse block. See “Removing the Rear Seat Cushion” following for more information.
Page 377 Fuses Usage Lamps Park Left Interior Lamp Dimmer Module Satellite Digital Radio Heated Seat Left Front Not Used Rear Door Modules Stoplamps PARK (P) / REVERSE (R) Audio Retained Accessory Power Not Used Not Used Passenger Door Module Body Interior Lamps Not Used Ignition Switch Instrument Panel...
Page 378 Circuit Breakers Power Seats Power Windows Relays Not Used Rear Defog Fuses Not Used Rear Defog Not Used Audio Ampliﬁer 5-118 Usage Usage Usage Fuses Usage Electronic Level Control Compressor/Exhaust Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare...
Page 379: Removing The Rear Seat Cushion
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires. Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear seat.
Page 380 1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion. Do not let the safety belts get twisted. 5-120 2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame.
Page 381: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transaxle 3.8 L V6 4.6 L V8 Engine Cooling System 3.8 L V6 4.6 L V8...
Page 382: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3.8 L V6 4.6 L V8 Engine Oil Filter 3.8 L V6 4.6 L V8 Fuel Filter (3.8L V6) Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3.8 L V6...
Page 383 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Selecting the Right Schedule ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-13 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-19 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-19...
Page 384: 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 Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this...
Page 385: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should let your GM dealer’s service department do these jobs.
Page 386: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals speciﬁed. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it.
Page 387: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule First you will need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which schedule to follow: Short Trip/City Deﬁnition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: •...
Page 388: Long Trip/Highway Definition
Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions will cause engine oil to break down...
Page 389 Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 390 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires.
Page 391 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change.
Page 392 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (3.8L V6 Engine) on page 5-22 or Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (4.6L V8 Engine) on page 5-23 for more information.
Page 393 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change.
Page 394 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-85 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 395: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-85 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) V6 engine only: Inspect spark plug wires.
Page 396 Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 397 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change.
Page 398 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (3.8L V6 Engine) on page 5-22 or Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (4.6L V8 Engine) on page 5-23 for more information.
Page 399 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-85 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 400 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-85 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 401: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any ﬂuids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
Page 402: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 403: Starter Switch Check
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. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Page 404: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). •...
Page 405: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 406: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. 6-24 Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system.
Page 407: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Page 408 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Secondary Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada Latch, Pivots, 992723) or lubricant meeting Spring Anchor requirements of NLGI #2, Category and Release LB or GC-LB. Pawl Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and (GM Part No.
Page 409: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 410 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-28...
Page 411 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-29...
Page 412 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-30...
Page 413 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-5 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-9 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects ...7-10...
Page 414: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac. 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 415: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 416: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Pontiac, the letter should be addressed to Pontiac’s Customer Assistance Center. United States — Customer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 417: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 418: Canadian Roadside Assistance
(762-3743), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 419: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Pontiac 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. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail...
Page 420: Additional Program Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30 a day and must be supported by receipts.
Page 421: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Page 422: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors.
Page 423: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 424: Current And Past Model Order Forms
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 425 Accessory Inﬂator ... 5-91 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-24 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-111 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-22, 5-23 Air Conditioning ... 3-25, 3-28 Airbag Readiness Light ... 3-38 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ... 7-9 Airbag System ...
Page 426 Automatic Climate Control System ... 3-28 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ... 5-25, 5-28 Operation ... 2-27 Battery ... 5-57 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ... 3-17 Inadvertent Power Saver ... 3-21 Load Management ... 3-20 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ... 4-21 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...
Page 427 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-34 Infants and Young Children ... 1-30 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ... 1-40 Older Children ... 1-28 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ... 1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...
Page 428 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ... 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ... 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-5 Service Publications Ordering Information ... 7-11 Daytime Running Lamps ... 3-15 Defensive Driving ... 4-2 Delayed Entry Lighting ...
Page 429 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ... 5-22, 5-23 Battery ... 5-57 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ... 3-48 Coolant ... 5-31, 5-34 Coolant Heater ... 2-26 Coolant Temperature Gage ... 3-45, 3-46 Cooling System Inspection ... 6-23 Engine Compartment Overview ... 5-12 Exhaust ...
Page 430 Gage Check Gages Warning Light ... 3-54 Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-45, 3-46 Fuel ... 3-56, 3-57 Oil Pressure ... 3-51, 3-52 Speedometer ... 3-37 Tachometer ... 3-38 Voltmeter Gage ... 3-40 Garage Door Opener ... 2-40 Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Speciﬁcations ...
Page 431 Inspection (cont.) Fuel System ... 6-23 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ... 6-23 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ... 6-23 Throttle System ... 6-24 Instrument Panel Brightness ... 3-17 Cluster ... 3-33 Overview ... 3-4 Jump Starting ... 5-59, 5-63 Keyless Entry System ...
Page 432 Light (cont.) Tire Pressure ... 3-47 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 3-43 Trunk Ajar ... 3-55 Lighting Delayed Entry ... 3-18 Delayed Exit ... 3-18 Entry ... 3-18 Parade Dimming ... 3-19 Perimeter ... 3-18 Theater Dimming ... 3-18 Lockout Protection ...
Page 433 Malfunction Indicator Light ... 3-48 Manual Lumbar Controls ... 1-3 Manual Seats ... 1-2 Memory Mirrors ... 2-46 Memory Seat ... 2-46 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ... 3-62 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ... 2-36 Manual Rearview Mirror ... 2-36 Memory ...
Page 434 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ... 6-19 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 6-23 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ... 6-25 Part E - Maintenance Record ... 6-27 Passing ...
Page 435 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-94 Replacement Bulbs ... 5-72 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ... 7-10 General Motors ... 7-11 United States Government ... 7-10 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ... 1-56 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...
Page 436 Service ... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ... 5-5 Doing Your Own Work ... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ... 3-48 Publications Ordering Information ... 7-11 Vehicle Soon Light ... 3-55 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-56 Setting the Time ...
Page 437 Tires (cont.) Chains ... 5-90 Changing a Flat Tire ... 5-93 Check Tire Pressure System ... 5-83 Cleaning ... 5-107 Compact Spare Tire ... 5-100 If a Tire Goes Flat ... 5-92 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ... 5-80 Inspection and Rotation ... 5-85 Installing the Spare Tire ...
Page 438 Vehicle Personalization DIC ... 3-64 Memory Seat and Mirrors ... 2-46 Ventilation Adjustment ... 3-32 Visors ... 2-19 Voltmeter Gage ... 3-40 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-33 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ... 3-62 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Other Warning Devices ...