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2006 Pontiac Torrent Owner Manual

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

Front Seats

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

Rear Seats

.............................................. 1-10

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-12

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-30

Airbag System

......................................... 1-53

Restraint System Check

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

Keys

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

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-6

Windows

................................................. 2-11

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-27

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OnStar

System

...................................... 2-32

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-34

Sunroof

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

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-19

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-38

............................ 1-62

............................ 2-13

........... 2-15

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

........ 3-23

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-36

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

Service

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

Fuel

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

Checking Things Under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

........................................ 5-40

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-46

Appearance Care

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

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-83

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

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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.................................... 5-42

......... 5-45

................................. 5-82

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Page 1 2006 Pontiac Torrent Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-10 Safety Belts ... 1-12 Child Restraints ... 1-30 Airbag System ... 1-53 Restraint System Check ... 1-62 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, and the PONTIAC Emblem are registered trademarks; and the name TORRENT is a trademark 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: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-8 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-9 Rear Seats ...1-10 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-17...
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: Driver Seat Height Adjuster
Driver Seat Height Adjuster If your vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seat near the front of the seat cushion. To raise the seat, move the lever upward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height.
Page 10: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the front of the driver seat lower cushion on the inboard side. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Heated Seats If your vehicle has heated seats, the switches are located...
Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. Driver’s Seat with Manual Recline and Manual Height Adjuster shown To adjust the seatback on the driver’s seat, lift the...
Page 12 To adjust the seatback on the front passenger’s seat, lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. If your front passenger’s seat is a ﬂat folding seat, you must fully raise the lever to disengage the seatback.
Page 13 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 14: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Press the button on the side of the head restraint to lower it. 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.
Page 15: Passenger Folding Seatback
Passenger Folding Seatback The front passenger’s seatback may fold ﬂat. CAUTION: If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inﬂating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death.
Page 16: Split Folding Rear Seat
4. Continue to fold the seat forward until it locks in the folded position. 5. Pull up on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To raise the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, up fully and push up on the seatback.
Page 17 CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 18: Safety Belts: They Are For Everyone
To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift and hold the lever located on top of the seatback. 2. Tilt the seatback rearward, then release the lever when the seatback is in the desired position. To slide the entire seat forward or rearward, do the following: 1.
Page 19 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 20: 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. 1-14...
Page 21 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-15...
Page 22 or the instrument panel... 1-16 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.
Page 23: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 24: Driver Position
We will start with the driver position. 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”...
Page 25 5. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 1-24. 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-20 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 27 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-22 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 29 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 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 30: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 31: 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 1-18. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for the following.
Page 32 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 33: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash. The safety belt also locks 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 34 There is one guide available for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the back of the seatback. 2.
Page 35: Safety Belt Pretensioners
CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 36: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 37 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 38 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 39: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 40 1-34 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 41 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 42: 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 43 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 44 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 45: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
Page 46: 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 47 Conﬁgurations for Use of Two Child Restraints A. Child restraint using LATCH B. Occupant prohibited A. Occupant prohibited B. Child restraint using LATCH A. Child restraint using LATCH B. No occupant recommended C. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt Conﬁgurations for Use of Three Child Restraints A.
Page 48: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system...
Page 49 Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Each rear seating position has exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. The top tether anchors for each rear seating position are located on the back of the rear seatback. You may need to adjust the rear compartment storage panel/cover in the rear cargo area to access the anchors.
Page 51 CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash.
Page 52 This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead use the vehicle’s anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether.
Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the head restraint.
Page 54 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-48...
Page 55 5. 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 56: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-42. There is no top tether anchor in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 57 A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 58 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-52 6. 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.
Page 59: Airbag System
Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have roof-mounted side impact airbags. Roof-mounted side impact airbags are available for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver and for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind that passenger.
Page 60 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 61: Where Are The Airbags
CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 62 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-56 If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 63 If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger, it is in the ceiling above the side windows. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 64: 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 65: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
Your vehicle may or may not have side impact airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-53. Side impact airbags are intended to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbag will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” The threshold level can vary with speciﬁc vehicle design.
Page 66: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After a frontal airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inﬂated. Roof-mounted side impact airbags deﬂate more slowly and may still be at least partially inﬂated minutes after the vehicle comes to rest.
Page 67: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior dome lamp on and ﬂash the parklamps on and off when the airbags inﬂate (if battery power is available.) You can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by using the door lock and interior lamp controls.
Page 68: Restraint System Check
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or height, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
Page 69: 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 70 NOTES 1-64...
Page 71: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Power Door Locks ...2-7 Delayed Locking ...2-7 Automatic Door Lock ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Liftgate ...2-10 Windows ...2-11...
Page 72: 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. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 73: Remote Keyless Entry System
Have extra keys made. Your service parts department can make extra keys for you. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar with an active subscription and you lock your keys ®...
Page 74: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors from about 26 feet (8 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. button on the remote keyless entry transmitter one time to lock the doors. The parking lamps will ﬂash once.
Page 75: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
Page 76: Doors And Locks
Resynchronization This is used to keep the transmitter of the vehicle communicating with the receiver of the vehicle. Resynchronization may be required due to the security method used by this system. Your vehicle has an automatic resynchronization function built into the system. If your transmitter is not working properly and you have to manually resynchronize, press the lock and unlock buttons at the same time for seven seconds while you are...
Page 77: Power Door Locks
There are a couple of ways to manually lock or unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use the key in the driver’s door. From the inside, use the lock control on the door. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s doors.
Page 78: Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock With this feature, all the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) if the ignition is in the run position and all doors are closed. Otherwise, the doors will automatically lock if the vehicle is going faster than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Page 79: Lockout Protection
To set the security locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the lock above the rear door security lock label and turn it to the horizontal position. 2. Close the door. 3. Repeat the steps for the other rear door. To open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the following: 1.
Page 80: Liftgate
Liftgate CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftglass 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 liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the...
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 The window switches for all doors are located on the center console. A window switch for each rear window is located on each rear door. To open a window, press the bottom of the switch. To close a window, press the top of the switch. The power windows operate when the ignition is RUN or ACC (Accessory), or while in Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
Page 83: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
Page 84 Content Theft-Deterrent Personalization To change the mode that your vehicle is programmed to, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC (Accessory). 2. Press the panic alarm button on the transmitter slowly four times within ﬁve seconds. 3.
Page 85: Passlock
® Passlock ® Your vehicle has the Passlock theft-deterrent system. This light will come on for the theft-deterent system and is located on the instrument panel cluster. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key.
Page 86: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s door when the key has not been removed from the ignition. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key.
Page 87: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. Your radio will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACC.
Page 88: 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 89: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation The shift lever is located on the center console. There are several different positions for the automatic transaxle. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.
Page 90 If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever – push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then, press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the desired gear.
Page 91 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transaxle. 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), push your accelerator all the way down.
Page 92: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the driver’s seat. 2-22 To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Page 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 96: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While 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 97: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position that allows you see to out of the back window. To adjust the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield. To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position.
Page 98: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Press the on/off button twice to turn on the compass. Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the mirror’s compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory.
Page 99: Compass Calibration
Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: • After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item.
Page 100: Temperature And Compass Display
Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located in the center, to cycle between °F, °C and off. If the display reads CAL, the compass needs to be calibrated. For more information, see “Compass Calibration” later in this section. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer.
Page 101: Outside Power Mirrors
Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: • If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle. • After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass.
Page 102: Outside Convex Mirrors
Outside Convex Mirrors The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved, creating a wider area of vision for the driver. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 103 ® OnStar Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar and Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press ®...
Page 104: Storage Areas
® OnStar Steering Wheel Controls : For vehicles equipped with a Talk/Mute button, it can be used to interact with OnStar with CD (Base Level) on page 3-40 or Radio with CD (MP3) on page 3-50 or Radio with Six-Disc CD on page 3-65 for more information.
Page 105: Center Console Storage Area
Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a center console armrest with storage area. Use the lever on the front of the console to open it. There is a removable coinholder and tissue holder inside. The coinholder can be removed by pulling it up from the console.
Page 106 To reposition the crossrail, pull up on the end levers on each side of the crossrail to the upright position. This will release the locking mechanism from the siderail. Lift and place the crossrail into the new position. Press the levers down until the locking mechanisms fully engage to the side rail.
Page 107: Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover Your vehicle may be equipped with an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can be adjusted into three positions. There is a ﬂip panel towards the front of the cargo cover. You may have to ﬂip this panel upward in order to gain access to the cargo cover.
Page 108 CAUTION: If you were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper (cargo cover) or center positions, during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash, those things could be thrown around in the vehicle. You or others could be injured.
Page 109: Table
Table Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel that also functions as a table. The maximum load for the table is 100 lbs. distributed (45 kg). To set up the table, do the following: 1. With the adjustable panel in the upper position pull rearward to position it for use as a table.
Page 110: Convenience Net
Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a rear compartment net to prevent items from rolling under the rear seat. There may also be four convenience net tie-downs. Two tie-downs are located on the side trim just behind the rear seat and the other two are located on the ﬂoor at the rear of the cargo area.
Page 111 Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-8 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-11 Headlamps ...3-14...
Page 112 Section 3 Gate Ajar Light ...3-37 Fuel Gage ...3-37 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-38 Audio System(s) ...3-38 Setting the Time ...3-40 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...3-40 Radio with CD (MP3) ...3-50 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-65 Instrument Panel Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-79 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-79 Radio Reception ...3-80 Care of Your CDs ...3-80...
Page 113 NOTES...
Page 114: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 115 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Power Mirror Control. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-31 B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Cruise Controls. See Cruise Control on page 3-11. D.
Page 116: 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 in the center of the instrument panel.
Page 117: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel that allows you to adjust the steering wheel. The lever to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and push the lever down.
Page 118: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 119 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. United States Canada The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers.
Page 120: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to operate the windshield wipers. Washer ﬂuid will squirt onto the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the windshield.
Page 121: Cruise Control
Cruise Control If your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 122: Resuming A Set Speed
RES+ (Resume): Press this symbol to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. SET (Set): Press this symbol to set a speed and to decrease the speed. To set a speed do the following: 1. Press the on/off symbol to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on.
Page 123 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, • Push and hold the SET symbol until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET symbol brieﬂy.
Page 124: Headlamps
Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located on the turn signal/multifunction lever. (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has the following positions: AUTO (Off/Automatic Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode.
Page 125: Automatic Headlamp System
When you turn the exterior lamp band to the headlamp position, your low-beam headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will go off, and your low-beam headlamps will come on to the reduced brightness.
Page 126: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The control for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Turn the control up to brighten the lights or down to dim them.
Page 127: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting If the dome lamp is in the AUTO position, the dome lamp and the cargo lamp inside your vehicle will come on when any door is opened. In addition, the light will come on when the remote keyless entry unlock button is pressed.
Page 128: Battery Run-Down Protection
Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery.
Page 129: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. Lift the lid to expose the ashtray. To remove the ashtray, lift it up. Lift the lid to expose the cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Page 130 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. In any setting other than off, the fan will run continuously with the ignition on. To turn off the air completely, turn fan to 0 and select Recirculate. Use the right knob to select from the following modes: There are two minor detents between each mode to ﬁnely adjust airﬂow position.
Page 131: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Fog or frost on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers.
Page 132: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle.
Page 133: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
5. Remove the ﬁlter from the ﬁlter housing by pressing the release tab at the inboard edge of the ﬁlter housing. 6. Remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle. 7. Install a new passenger compartment air ﬁlter. For the type of ﬁlter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13.
Page 134: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-24...
Page 135: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer.
Page 136: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for...
Page 137: Battery Warning Light
CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you...
Page 138: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the brake system warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Page 139: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 140: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Your vehicle may have a traction control system warning light. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: • For vehicles equipped with the traction control system and front-wheel drive, this light will come on and stay on if you turn the system off by pressing the traction control button located on the instrument panel above the audio system.
Page 141: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated. If this happens you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23 for more information. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause your vehicle to overheat.
Page 142: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 143: 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 144: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel.
Page 145: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem.
Page 146: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light If this light comes on and stays on for 30 seconds, it means that service is required for your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. After having the oil changed you will need to reset the light.
Page 147: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light This light will come on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light is located on the instrument panel cluster. It comes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on.
Page 148: Low Fuel Warning Light
Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated.
Page 149 CAUTION: This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive —...
Page 150: Setting The Time
Setting the Time To set the hour, press the clock button. The clock symbol will appear on the audio display and the hour number will ﬂash. Then turn the ADJ knob to increase or to decrease the hour. To set the minutes, press the clock button again.
Page 151: Playing The Radio
This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 152: Finding A Station
DISP (Display): For RDS, press the DISP knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available). For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISP knob while in XM™...
Page 153: 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 AM/FM to select FM1, FM2 or AM. Press XM/AUX to select XM1 or XM2.
Page 154: Rds And Xm
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the balance and fade button until BAL appears on the display. Turn the ADJ knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, push and release the balance and fade button until FADE appears on the display.
Page 155: Radio Messages
RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 156: Xm Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Not Available The Radio senses that the XM™ system is not present. 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)
Page 157 Radio Display Message No Info Song/Program Title not available No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Lock Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known...
Page 158: 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 with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the eject or DISP knob. If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in the player, it will stay in the player.
Page 159 RPT (Repeat): Press this button once to hear a track over again. RPT ON will appear on the display. The current track will continue to repeat. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. RPT OFF will appear on the display and RPT will disappear from the display.
Page 160: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
CD Messages CHECK DISK: If this message appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 161 This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 162 DISP (Display): For RDS, press the DISP knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available). For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISP knob while in XM™...
Page 163 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 AM/FM to select FM1, FM2 or AM. Press XM/AUX to select XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
Page 164 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the balance and fade button until BAL appears on the display. Turn the ADJ knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, push and release the balance and fade button until FADE appears on the display.
Page 165 RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 166 Radio Display Message Not Available The Radio senses that the XM™ system is not present. 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)
Page 167 Radio Display Message No Info Song/Program Title not available No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Lock Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known...
Page 168 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 with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the eject or DISP knob. If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in the player, it will stay in the player.
Page 169 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. TRACK, TRK #, and the RDM icon will appear on the display. TRACK and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play. Press RDM again to turn off random play.
Page 170: Mp3 Format
Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 ﬁles are recorded on a CD-R disc. • Make sure to ﬁnalize the disc when burning an MP3 disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually better to burn the disc all at once.
Page 171 No Folder When the CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the ﬁles will be located under the root folder. When displaying the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT. When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio ﬁles, but no folders, all ﬁles will be located under the root folder.
Page 172 Playing an MP3 Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD will begin to play after the player has read the table of contents, has read the ﬁle structure, and has determined where the ﬁrst playable track is located.
Page 173 If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. DIR (Directory): Press and release this button to display the current directory structure (ﬂat or normal). Press and release this button twice to change the directory structure. When ﬂat is enabled, the tracks on the MP3 will be alphabetized by song name.
Page 174 © ¨ SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the previous track. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track. Pressing either arrow for more than two seconds will search the previous or next tracks at two tracks per second.
Page 175: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 176: Xm™ Satellite Radio Service
This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 177 (Mute): Press and release this button for less than two seconds to silence the system. MUTE will appear on the display. Pressing this button again or any pushbutton on the radio turns the sound back on. DISP (Display): For RDS, press the DISP knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS.
Page 178 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 AM/FM to select FM1, FM2 or AM. Press XM/AUX to select XM1 or XM2.
Page 179 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and release the balance and fade button until BAL appears on the display. Turn the ADJ knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press and release the balance and fade button until FADE appears on the display.
Page 180 RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 181 Radio Display Message Not Available The Radio senses that the XM™ system is not present. 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)
Page 182 Radio Display Message No Info Song/Program Title not available No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Lock Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known...
Page 183 Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD icon will appear on the CD.
Page 184 To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and MULTI LOAD CD, then INSERT CD and the number will appear on the display.
Page 185 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the display. To play a speciﬁc CD, press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD you want to play. A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing, and the track number will appear.
Page 186 RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order, on one CD or on all of the CDs. To use random, do one of the following: • To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order, press the RDM button.
Page 187: Using Song List Mode
Using Song List Mode (Song List): The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on and load it with at least one CD. See “LOAD”...
Page 188 To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the song list button to turn song list on. SONG LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press and hold the song list button for more than four seconds.
Page 189: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display.
Page 190: Radio Reception
Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.
Page 191: Care Of The Cd Player
Care of the CD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the internal lens of the CD optics with lubricants. Fixed Mast Antenna The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged.
Page 192 NOTES 3-82...
Page 193: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-10 Steering ...4-11 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Passing ...4-14...
Page 194: 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 1-12. CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be ready for anything.”...
Page 195: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: •...
Page 196 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.
Page 197: Control Of A Vehicle
Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision.
Page 198: Braking
Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-28. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.
Page 199: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on brieﬂy when you start your vehicle.
Page 200: Using Anti-Lock
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 201: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling. That could be off the road, into the very thing you were trying to avoid, or into traffic. If you do not have anti-lock brakes, use a “squeeze” braking technique.
Page 202: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
The traction control system can be turned off by pressing the traction control button, located on the instrument panel above the audio system. The traction control system can be activated again by pressing the traction control button. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the traction control off light will appear on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 203: Steering Tips
If the AWD system is unable to protect the system from overheating, the traction off light will come on to indicate no protection capability. If this light comes on, take your vehicle in for service. Steering Electric Power Steering If the engine stalls while you are driving, the power steering assist system will continue to operate until you are able to stop your vehicle.
Page 204: Steering In Emergencies
The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those two control systems — steering and acceleration — can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9.
Page 205: Off-Road Recovery
An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Page 206: Passing
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 207: Loss Of Control
Remember that your passenger side outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is. • Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle.
Page 208: Driving At Night
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.
Page 209: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night.
Page 210 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 211: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Page 212: 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. 4-20 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 213: 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 214: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance.
Page 215: Highway Hypnosis
Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? •...
Page 216: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. 4-24 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.
Page 217 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 218: 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 vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-46. 4-26 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 219 What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall.
Page 220: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. • Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. •...
Page 221 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 222: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 223: 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 4-9.
Page 224: 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). 4-32 The tire and loading information label lists the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum...
Page 225 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400...
Page 226 Example 2 Item Description Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Cargo Weight 4-34 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 maximum vehicle capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 227: Certification Label
Certiﬁcation Label A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inﬂation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Page 228: Towing
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,...
Page 229: Dinghy Towing
Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
Page 230: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all.
Page 231: Weight Of The Trailer
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • During the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 232: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 233: Safety Chains
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. You will ﬁnd these numbers on the Certiﬁcation/Tire Label at the rear edge of the driver’s door, or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 234: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-25.
Page 235: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Passing You will need more passing distance up ahead when you are towing a trailer. And, because you are a good deal longer, you will need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Page 236: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, do the following: 1.
Page 237: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 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 ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10...
Page 238 Section 5 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-62 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-62 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-64 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-65 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...5-72 Compact Spare Tire ...5-73 Appearance Care ...5-74 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-74 Fabric/Carpet ...5-75...
Page 239: 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 240: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
Page 241: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-61. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.
Page 242: California Fuel
California Fuel If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal speciﬁcations, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Page 243: 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 244: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 245 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 246: 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 247: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle, to the left of the steering column. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever to the right.
Page 248: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 249: Engine Oil
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. D.
Page 250: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 251: 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. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 252: Engine Oil Additives
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below 20°F ( 29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures.
Page 253: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
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. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a change engine oil light being turned on, reset the system.
Page 254: When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/ﬁlter is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval.
Page 255 3. Disconnect the crank case ventilation tube. 5. Remove the air outlet duct. 4. Loosen the screws on the clamps holding the air outlet duct in place. Do not pry the clamps off. 5-19...
Page 256 6. Undo the clamps on the ﬁlter cover. To remove the cover, pull up on the front and then pull the cover out. 7. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. Wipe all dust from inside of the housing and inspect the air cleaner and air outlet duct for cracks, cuts, and deterioration.
Page 257: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 258: 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 259: Adding Coolant
CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 260: 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 261: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If the air conditioner is on, turn it off. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary.
Page 262: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Coolant Surge Tank 5-26 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 263 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned.
Page 264: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank.
Page 265 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
Page 266 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture, to the COLD FILL line. 5-30 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. Watch out for the engine cooling fans.
Page 267: Adding Windshield Washer Fluid
Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down. If the coolant is not at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 3 and reinstall the pressure cap. If the coolant is not at the proper level when the system cools down again, see your dealer.
Page 268: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 269: Replacing Brake System Parts
CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Page 270: Battery
Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco battery. For battery replacement, see your dealer or the service manual.
Page 271 CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Page 272 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on each vehicle. You will not need to access your battery for jump starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative ( ) jump starting terminal for that purpose.
Page 273 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle.
Page 274 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 275 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative ( ) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( ) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1.
Page 276: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 277: Rear Drive Module
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant AWD Differential Case A.
Page 278: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-44. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 279: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp C. Low/High-Beam/ B. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 4. Pull the locking tab back on the bulb socket and push the release tab in to release the wiring harness. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 5.
Page 280: Replacement Bulbs
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-10 for more information. 2. Remove the taillamp screws. 3. Slide the taillamp assembly sideways to disengage the cross-bar locating studs. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to disconnect it from the taillamp assembly.
Page 281: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13.
Page 282: Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement
Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the rear window wiper blade, do the following: 1. Make sure that the rear wiper is off. 2. Pull the wiper away from the rear window. 3. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting point of the blade and the arm.
Page 283: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling 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 284 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 285: Tire Size
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 286: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories.
Page 287 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 288: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-58.
Page 289: When To Check
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and 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 290: 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 5-55 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-60 for more information.
Page 291: When It Is Time For New Tires
CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 292: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating.
Page 293: Different Size Tires And Wheels
CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and...
Page 294: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 295: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 296: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Page 297: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has 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 298: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out 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 299 CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1.
Page 300: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The spare tire is located under the load ﬂoor in the rear cargo area. You may need to remove the rear compartment storage panel/cover and/or the table to access the load ﬂoor. See Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover on page 2-37 and Table on page 2-39 for more information.
Page 301: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
5. Remove the wing-bolt on the jack and then remove it. 6. Remove the hook and loop fastener straps holding the bag containing the wheel wrench. Remove the wheel wrench from the bag. 7. Fold out the socket portion of the wrench from the handle.
Page 302 4. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt head and rotate the wheel wrench clockwise. That will raise the lift head a little. 5. Place the jack near the ﬂat tire. Notice: Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle.
Page 303 With the jack head positioned correctly on the metal jacking ﬂange, it should look like this from underneath. Do not lift the vehicle using the plastic lower body panel. 7. Put the compact spare tire near you. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
Page 304 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 305 9. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 10. Remove the ﬂat tire. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 306 12. 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. 13. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 307 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 308: 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. To store the ﬂat or spare tire and tools, do the following: 1.
Page 309: Compact Spare Tire
6. Replace the rear compartment storage panel/cover and/or table load ﬂoor over the wheel stow rod through the hole in the ﬂoor. 7. Place the ﬂat, or damaged tire, face down, on the load ﬂoor with the threaded wheel stow rod sticking up through the center hole of the wheel.
Page 310: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from your upholstery.
Page 311: Fabric/Carpet
• Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. Using too much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. •...
Page 312: Leather
Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
Page 313: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 314: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-77. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish.
Page 315: Aluminum Wheels
Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn.
Page 316: Tires
Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint ﬁnish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Page 317: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials 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. White Sidewall Removes soil and black Tire Cleaner marks from whitewalls.
Page 318: 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 319: 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 320: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger’s side of the center console, to the left of the glove box near the ﬂoor. 5-84 Fuses Usage LOCK/MIRROR Door Lock, Power Mirror CRUISE Cruise Control System Electric Power Steering IGN 1 Switches, Instrument Panel Cluster...
Page 321: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Fuses Usage LOCK/MIRROR Door Lock, Power Mirror PARK Parking Lamps Body Control Module, BCM/CLSTR Instrument Panel Cluster INT LTS/ Interior Lights/OnStar ® ONSTAR DR LCK Door Locks Relays Usage PARK LAMP Parking Lamps Relay HVAC Heating, Ventilation and BLOWER Air Conditioning Blower Motor DR LCK Door Locks Relay PASS DR...
Page 322 Fuses HTD SEATS Heated Seats PREM AUD Premium Audio System, Ampliﬁer ABS PWR Anti-lock Brake System RR WIPER Rear Window Wiper FRT WIPER Front Window Wiper SUNROOF Sunroof Electronic Throttle Control PWR WDW Power Windows A/C CLUTCH Air Conditioning Clutch EMISS Emissions ENG IGN...
Page 323 Fuses Usage HTD SEATS Heated Seats BATT FEED Battery Anti-lock Brake System COOL FAN LO Cooling Fan Low RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger Anti-lock Brake System FOG LP Fog Lamps Ignition Switch Relays Usage ENG MAIN Engine Relay RR WIPER Rear Window Wiper Relay FRT WIPER Front Window Wiper Relay...
Page 324: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11 for more information. Application Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transaxle Fluid Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 325: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-11...
Page 326: Introduction
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 327 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits.
Page 328: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the change engine oil message comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year.
Page 329 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 330: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 331: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Page 332: Owner Checks And Services
(i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and ﬁller neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
Page 333: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 334: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System 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. It should be parked on a level surface.
Page 335: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 336 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield ® GM Optikleen Washer Use only T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic (GM Part No. U.S. 88900925, Transaxle in Canada 22689186). See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-21. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Cylinders in Canada 10953474).
Page 337: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Replacement Battery Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s Side – 24 inches (60.0 cm) Passenger’s Side –...
Page 338: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 339 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 340 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 341: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-10 Collision Damage Repair ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 342: 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 343 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have.
Page 344: Online Owner Center
Pontiac by dialing: 1-800-833-PONT (7668). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Pontiac, refer to the addresses below.
Page 345: United States - Customer Assistance
United States — Customer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 www.Pontiac.com 1-800-762-2737 or 1-800-833-7668 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S.
Page 346: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Call 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 347: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Pontiac reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 348: Scheduling Service Appointments
Courtesy Transportation 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 customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required.
Page 349: 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 amount per day and must be supported by receipts.
Page 350: 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...
Page 351: Collision Damage Repair
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar ® check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection.
Page 352: Repair Facility
Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment.
Page 353 • If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number.
Page 354: Managing The Vehicle Damage Repair Process
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts.
Page 355: Service Manuals
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 356: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
Page 357 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 5-3 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 3-18 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-62 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-83 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-18 Air Conditioning ... 3-19 Airbag Readiness Light ... 3-26 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...
Page 358 Audio System(s) (cont.) Setting the Time ... 3-40 Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-79 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-80 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-81 Automatic Door Lock ... 2-8 Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-15 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ... 5-21 Operation ... 2-19 Battery ...
Page 359 Child Restraints (cont.) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ... 1-42 Older Children ... 1-30 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ... 1-47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ... 1-50 Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-40 Chime Level Adjustment ...
Page 360 Daytime Running Lamps ... 3-14 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ... 3-37 Defensive Driving ... 4-2 Delayed Locking ... 2-7 Doing Your Own Service Work ... 5-4 Dome Lamp ... 3-16 Door Automatic Door Lock ... 2-8 Delayed Locking ... 2-7 Locks ...
Page 361 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ... 5-18 Finish Damage ... 5-80 Fixed Mast Antenna ... 3-81 Flash-to-Pass ... 3-8 Flat Tire ... 5-62 Flat Tire, Changing ... 5-62 Flat Tire, Storing ... 5-72 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ... 5-21 Windshield Washer ... 5-31 Fog Lamps ...
Page 362 Headlamps (cont.) Daytime Running Lamps ... 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ... 3-8 Halogen Bulbs ... 5-42 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ... 5-42 High/Low Beam Changer ... 3-8 On Reminder ... 3-14 Heated Seats ... 1-4 Heater ... 3-19 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...
Page 363 Light (cont.) Battery Warning ... 3-27 Brake System Warning ... 3-28 Change Engine Oil ... 3-36 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ... 3-37 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ... 3-31 Gate Ajar ... 3-37 Highbeam On ... 3-37 Low Fuel Warning ... 3-38 Low Traction ...
Page 364 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ... 2-29 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display ... 2-27 Manual Rearview Mirror ... 2-27 Outside Convex Mirrors ... 2-32 Outside Power Mirrors ... 2-31 MyGMLink.com ... 7-4 New Vehicle Break-In ...
Page 365 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-17 Radios ... 3-38 Care of Your CD Player ... 3-81 Care of Your CDs ... 3-80 Radio with CD ... 3-40, 3-50 Radio with Six-Disc CD ... 3-65 Setting the Time ... 3-40 Theft-Deterrent ...
Page 366 Safety Belts (cont.) Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-17 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ... 1-27 Rear Seat Passengers ... 1-25 Right Front Passenger Position ... 1-25 Safety Belt Extender ... 1-30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ... 1-24 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...
Page 367 Storage Areas (cont.) Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ... 2-37 Table ... 2-39 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ... 4-30 Sun Visors ... 2-12 Sunroof ... 2-40 Table ... 2-39 Tachometer ... 3-25 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ... 5-43 TCS Warning Light ...
Page 368 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-80 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 5-58 Vehicle Control ... 4-5 Damage Warnings ... iv Loading ... 4-31 Symbols ... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ... 7-10 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 5-82 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ...

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