Page 2: Table Of Contents
Owner's Handbook Table of Contents How to Use this Handbook ......Important Safety Precautions ......Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls ..... Section 2 Seats and Restraints ........Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions ..
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Page 4: How To Use This Handbook
How to Use this Handbook When it comes to service, keep in Use this handbook to learn about This handbook is divided into five mind that your dealer knows your the features of your new vehicle sections: vehicle best and is committed to and how they operate.
Page 5 How to Use this Handbook Section 4: Service and Section 2: Seats and Section 3: Starting and Oper • • • Maintenance Restraints ating Instructions Next, focus on the centre of Once you have been familiar The Service and Maintenance ised with your vehicle's instru...
Page 6 How to Use this Handbook - contains information about Section 5: Problems on the Each section begins with a brief • tyre inflation, inspection, Road table of contents to help you rotation and replacement locate the information you want. This section tells you how to - locates and describes your handle certain problems you vehicle's fuses and circuit...
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions CAUTION AND NOTICE BOXES Safety Belts CAUTIONS and NOTICES alert you to conditions that may result in injury, or that may damage your Always wear your safety belt. Be vehicle. sure it is adjusted properly at all times.
Page 8 Important Safety Precautions (Continued) CAUTION Wear your belt fitted closely against the body. Do not wear your shoulder belt under your arm. Make sure the belt is not twisted across your body. You could be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place.
Page 9 Important Safety Precautions Air Bags Both the safety belt restraint system and the air bag restraint system are designed to best protect adults. Front of vehicle Anyone who is up against, or very close to, an inflating air bag could be seriously injured &...
Page 10 Important Safety Precautions (Continued) CAUTION Air bags are designed to be used with the safety belts. Even with an air bag, if you are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt, your injuries could be much worse. If you are too close to � n inflat ing air bag, it could senously Children and Safety Restraints (Continued)
Page 11 Important Safety Precautions 8 / , �- Front of Frontof vehicle vehicle � leaving Your Vehicle & CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) & CAUTION A rear-facing child restraint in Infants who must use rear the front seat could be pushed facing child restraints cannot Avoid leaving your vehicle while into the seatback by the front ride safely in passenger air bag...
Page 12 Important Safety Precautions (Continued) & (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION It is very dangerous to leave Be sure the shift lever is in • (Park) and the park brake is children inside the vehicle for firmly ap p lied when you leave any extended period of time - your veh1cle.
Page 13 Important Safety Precautions & & (Continued) (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION • Do not idle the engine in a •It can also be very dangerous closed-in place, such as the to drive with the boot, rear windows, hatch or rear doors garage. Carbon monoxide ooen.
Page 14 Important Safety Precautions Water and Your Vehicle (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION If you suspect that exhaust is entering your vehicle, drive After a car wash or driving with all the windows open, turn through a puddle, the brakes the air conditioning (if fitted) may not work well.
Page 15 Important Safety Precautions Driving on Hills Vehicle Loading & (Continued) CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try If you need to stop on a hill, do Do not load your vehicle in to drive through flowing water, not hold the vehicle there with excess of the Gross Vehicle as you might at a low water...
Page 16 Important Safety Precautions Fuel and Other Flammable (Continued) CAUTION Materials Do not put paper or flammable CAUTION items in an ashtray. They may catch fire from a cigarette. Turn off the engine before refuelling. To allow room for fuel expan sion in the fuel tank (caused by When you open the fuel filler heat from the engine), fill the...
Page 17 Important Safety Precautions Batteries Towing Your Vehicle & CAUTION (Continued Every new vehicle uses a battery that requires no mainte Vehicle batteries can hurt you. To help avoid injury to you or � ance. However, if another They contain acid and electrici others: y has fiiier caps: be sure ty that can burn and gas that...
Page 18 Important Safety Precautions & (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Exercise extreme caution Under some conditions the around the electric engine fan. ethylene glycol in engine cool ant is combustible. To avoid It sometimes starts by itself, do not even when the engine is not being burnt, spill cool...
Page 19 Important Safety Precautions Changing a Flat Tyre (Continued) CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, Changing a tyre can cause inju can make the wheel nuts ry. The vehicle can slip off the become loose after a time.
Page 20 Important Safety Precautions System Problems NOTICE & CAUTION Additional electronic equip ment, such as a CB radio, Driving with the brake warning mobile phone, navigation light on can lead to an accident. package or two-way radio, Have the brakes checked imme may interfere with the opera...
Page 21 Important Safety Precautions Additional Safety Cautions (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Medical research shows that Unlocked doors can be danger alcohol in a person's system can ous. Make sure to lock all doors Drinking and driving is very make crash injuries worse. This while riding in the vehicle.
Page 22 Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls Sound System and Clock Dash-Mounted Instruments and Controls ........Sound System with CD Player Instrument Cluster .......... 26 Warning Lights (MP3 Compatible) ......... 68 ..........Driver Information Centre ....... 38 Clock ..............
Page 23 Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls Multi-function lever 1 03 Overhead Area and Roof 1 20 ............Turn Signal 1 03 Sun Visors .........
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Page 25: Instrumentation And Controls
Instrumentation and Controls • DASH-MOUNTED 5. Hazard Warning Flashers 10. Heater/Air Conditioner Switch INSTRUMENTS AND 11. Rear Window Wiper/Washer 6. System Status Indicators and Switch CONTROLS Controls 12. Gear Shift Lever 1. Air Vents 7. Main Light Controls 1 3. Accessory Power Outlets 2.
Page 26 Section 1...
Page 27 Instrumentation and Controls Instrument Cluster High Beam Indicator The indicator light turns on The instrument cluster shown is when the headlights are set to typical. Your actual cluster may high beams. vary depending on the particular options included in your vehicle. Turn Signal Indicators The instrument cluster is designed An arrow will flash in the...
Page 28 Section 1 5. Trip Odometer Reset Button 4. Driver Information Centre Display Press this button to set or reset Driver Information Centre Use the trip odometer reset button to scroll through the features and to turn off or acknowledge messages. following displays: -Odometer See "Driver Information...
Page 29: Warning Lights
Instrumentation and Controls Tachometer Warning Lights See "Driver Information Centre Messages" later in this section The tachometer displays the Your vehicle has a number of for more information. engine speed in thousands of warning lights. When the gauge first indicates revolutions per minute (RPM).
Page 30 Section 1 If you have a problem with the oil, & CAUTION this light may stay on after you start the engine, or come on while Do not keep driving with low oil you are driving. This indicates pressure. Your engine could that oil is not going through the overheat and may catch on fire.
Page 31 Instrumentation and Controls If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, there may be a problem with this system. (Q)) Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could flatten your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and Brake System Warning light...
Page 32 Section 1 If the light comes on while you are The light stays on until the ignition driving, pull over and stop is turned off or the park brake is carefully. fully released. The brake pedal may be harder to If it stays on after the park brake is push or it may go closer to the fully released, it means you may...
Page 33 Instrumentation and Controls If the light stays on, or if it comes If the light does not come on when on while you're driving, your the ignition is turned on, you may vehicle needs service. Until you get have a problem with a fuse or it fixed, the brakes will still work, bulb.
Page 34 Section 1 In order for your vehicle to pass an (Continued) NOTICE NOTICE inspection of its emission control If you keep driving your vehicle Modifications made to the equipment, the Malfunction with this light on, after a while, engine, transmission, exhaust, Indicator Light must be working your emission controls may not intake or fuel system of your...
Page 35 Instrumentation and Controls The light may flash when you accelerate. This is normal. Ignore this light when you down-shift. Also ignore this light if your vehicle has four-wheel drive and the transfer case is in four-wheel low. Shift Indicator light (Manual Traction Control System light Transmission Only) This light should come on briefly...
Page 36 Section 1 See "Traction Control System" Whenever this light is on, the The light may turn on for any of later in this section for more traction control system is off and the following reasons: information. will not limit wheel spin. The traction control system •...
Page 37 Instrumentation and Controls Safety Belt Reminder light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Air Bag light light See "Safety Belts" in Section 2 for The air bag light on your instru information. See "Passenger Sensing System" in ment cluster flashes when you Section 2.
Page 38 Section 1 & CAUTION If the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving, there may be a problem with this system. The air bags may not inflate in a crash, or they may inflate even when there hasn't been a crash.
Page 39 Instrumentation and Controls ® Driver Information Centre If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper The Driver Information Centre ® mode. See "Passlock System" in gives you the status of many of Section 3 if the vehicle does not your vehicle's systems.
Page 40: Driver Information Centre
Section 1 DRIVER INFORMATION CENTRE Odometer Trip Odometer DISPlAYS The odometer shows how far your To view the trip odometer, press Press and release the trip odome vehicle has been driven. the trip odometer reset button ter reset button to scroll through until the word TRIP appears on the The reading will be indicated in the following displays:...
Page 41 Instrumentation and Controls If the system is ever reset Oil life Monitor language accidentally, change the oil at After you change the oil, you need Your vehicle's Driver Information miles) since your 5000 (3,000 Centre display has a three to reset the oil life monitor. last oil change and reset the language capability.
Page 42 Section 1 Automatic Door Locks 3. Press and hold the trip Repeat the previous step until the preferred setting appears. odometer reset button for two This feature allows you to seconds to scroll to the next Briefly press the trip odometer customise your automatic door setting.
Page 43 Instrumentation and Controls You can scroll through and LOCK 2 LOCK 3 • • activate one of the following In an automatic transmission In an automatic transmission feature settings: vehicle, all doors automatically vehicle, all doors automatically lock when you shift out of lock when you shift out of LOCK 1 •...
Page 44 Section 1 Remote lock/Unlock 3. Press and hold the trip You can scroll through and Confirmation odometer reset button for two activate one of the following seconds to scroll to the next feature settings: This feature allows you to select setting.
Page 45 Instrumentation and Controls DRIVER INFORMATION CENTRE Some messages may not be ABS FAULT • MESSAGES cleared until the problem is fixed. Appears when there is a ACOFF These messages will appear if a problem with the anti-lock • problem is sensed in one of your brake system.
Page 46 Section 1 CHANGE OIL FLUID DOORS • • • Appears when the life of the Appears when one or more of Appears when the ignition is engine oil has expired and the the doors or the bonnet is open on and the brake fluid level is oil should be replaced.
Page 47 Instrumentation and Controls LOW FUEL PARK BRK REDUCED POWER • • • Warns that the fuel level in the Appears when the park brake is Appears when engine power is fuel tank is low. Stop for fuel set. being reduced. soon.
Page 48 Section 1 SERV SERVICE CHARG SYS SERVICE STAB SYS • • • Appears if there is a problem Appears if there is a problem Appears if your stability with the full-time four-wheel with the battery charging enhancement system is drive system. system.
Page 49 Instrumentation and Controls SERV VEH TRAC OFF TRACTION FAILED • • • Have the vehicle serviced as Appears when the traction Appears if there is a problem soon as possible. control system is turned off with the Traction Control manually using the traction System.
Page 50 Section 1 Lights Sound System and Clock TURN SIGNAL • Appears with a chime if a turn T he main light switch is on the See "Sound System and Clock", signal is left on for more than instrument panel. See "Lights", later in this section, to find out km (3/4 mile).
Page 51: Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
Instrumentation and Controls Park Brake Hazard Warning Flashers Rear Wiper/Washer Control Switch The park brake handle is located Your vehicle is fitted with a rear near the left side of the steering wiper for the rear window. The hazard warning flasher control wheel.
Page 52: System Status Indicators And Controls
Section 1 ® System Status Indicators Passenger Air Bag On/Off Stabilitrak Button/Traction • • Indicator and Controls Control Button See "Passenger Sensing See "Traction Control System" T he following indicators and System" in Section later in this section for more controls are located at the centre information.
Page 53: Traction Control System
Instrumentation and Controls • TRACTION CONTROL You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. SYSTEM Under certain conditions, the This system automatically limits system may operate on dry roads. wheel spin under slippery road When this occurs, a temporary conditions.
Page 54 Section 1 Press the button again to turn the NOTE: system back on. If your vehicle is in cruise The Driver Information Centre will control when the traction display the TRACTION FAILED control system begins to limit message if a problem has been wheel spin, the cruise control detected in the traction control will automatically disengage.
Page 55: Stabilitrak System
Instrumentation and Controls See "Driver Information Centre • STABILITRAK® SYSTEM Messages" earlier in this section for This system selectively applies any more information. one of the brakes to help maintain When this message is displayed, directional control in difficult driv the system is not operational and ing conditions.
Page 56 Section 1 When this message is displayed, NOTE: • ACCESSORY POWER the system is not operational and OUTLETS If your vehicle is in cruise you should adjust your driving control when the Stabilitrak Outlets can be used to plug in accordingly.
Page 57: Accessory Power Outlets
Instrumentation and Controls When adding electrical NOTICE NOTICE equipment, be sure to follow the Leaving electrical equipment Adding some electrical proper installation instructions on for extended periods of time equipment to your vehicle can included with the equipment. damage it or keep other things can flatten your battery.
Page 58: Lights
Section 1 .LIGHTS To change the lights from low beams to high beams, push the Light's Main Switch multi-function lever toward the front of the vehicle. To change the The main light switch controls lights back to low beams, pull the these light systems: lever back toward you.
Page 59 Instrumentation and Controls Automatic Headlight System Parking lights Headlight levelling Control The headlight levelling may be In order for this feature to work Rotate the knob to® to turn on controlled manually. properly, be sure not to cover the your parking lights and other light sensor on the top of the operating lights.
Page 60 Section 1 Lights On Reminder If you open the driver's door while the lights' manual control is on and the ignition is off, you will hear a warning chime. Instrument Panel Dimmer Select the levelling position Control according to the vehicle load. ®...
Page 61: Fog Lights
Instrumentation and Controls Illuminated Exit Dome Lights When the key is removed from the These lights come on automatically ignition, some interior lights will when you open the doors. turn on to illuminate your exit To turn the lights on manually, from the vehicle.
Page 62: Dome Lights Override Button
Section 1 Reading Lights Battery Saver Your vehicle may have reading This feature is designed to protect lights. These lights have on/off your vehicle's battery. If the Dome switches next to them. Lights are left on after the ignition is turned off, then this system will shut the lights off after 20 minutes.
Page 63: Heating And Air Conditioning System
Instrumentation and Controls • HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM If your vehicle has the above system, here is how it works. Air Temperature Selector Use this to change the temperature of the air coming through the system. Turn the temperature knob clockwise for warmer air or anti-clockwise for cooler air.
Page 64 Section 1 3. Air Outlet Selector Ventilation Heating Use this to change the ® to direct airflow through © to send most of the air functions of your system. the instrument panel outlets. through the floor ducts, and some through the windscreen and side This knob can be placed in any Blending window defroster vents.
Page 65 Instrumentation and Controls Defrosting Use® to direct the air through the defroster vents. Use this mode in cold weather to remove mist or ice from the windscreen. Most of the air is directed through the windscreen defroster outlets, with a small amount directed A/C Compressor Button NOTE: through the side window demister...
Page 66: Operating Tips
Section 1 Operating Tips Air Outlets Recirculation Press the recirculation button@ to Before using the air conditioning Angle the outlets up or down and recirculate the air in your vehicle. system, open the windows for a turn the thumb-wheel under the This is useful for keeping dust and few minutes to permit hot air to outlet right or left to direct airflow...
Page 67: Rear Window Demister
Instrumentation and Controls • SOUND SYSTEM AND NOTICE CLOCK Don't use a razor blade or anything else that is sharp on & CAUTION the inside of the rear window. Avoid or minimise any sound You could cut or damage the system activities while operat...
Page 68: Sound System With Cd Player (Mp3 Compatible)
Section 1 The following pages describe the & CAUTION NOTICE sound system in your vehicle, and Aftermarket sound equipment how to get the best performance Giving extended attention to such as an audio system, a CD from it. entertainment tasks while driv ing will greatly increase the risk player, a CB radio, mobile tele...
Page 69 Instrumentation and Controls SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 • COMPATIBLE) Clock To set the clock: Press and hold to change • the hour. Press and hold to change • the minutes. The clock may be set with the igni tion on or off.
Page 70 Section 1 Automatic Volume Control With this feature activated, the Display Control sound system will automatically This feature automatically Press DISP to recall the frequency adjust the volume so that it always of the station being played or to compensates for the increase in sounds the same to you.
Page 71 Instrumentation and Controls Band Selection Press BAND to select AM, FM2. The band currently selected is 1<11 SEEK shown on the display. Tuning Rotate the )' knob to the right to go to a higher station and to the left to go to a lower station. Adjusting the Speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers.
Page 72 Section 1 Manual Tone Adjustment Equalisation Settings To quickly set the tone controls to their middle positions, press and AUTO EQ Press the )' knob repeatedly to Press to select custom hold the knob while a tone control choose the (treble) ised equalisation settings.
Page 73 Instrumentation and Controls Station Seeking • Press either side of the SEEK button and the radio will go to the next higher or lower station and � SEEK stay there. e.• � The radio will only seek to stations that are in the selected band. ®...
Page 74 Section 1 Preset Station Scanning Presetting Stations Press and hold one of the push-buttons until you hear a Press and hold either SEEK arrow The station preset push-buttons let beep. Vvhenever you push for more than four seconds until you choose and set favourite that button again, the preset you hear a double beep and PSC stations.
Page 75 Instrumentation and Controls Source Selection • Press to switch from the radio to a compact disc. Press BAND to stop playing the SEEK disc and switch to the radio. �· Error Messages If CAL (calibration error) ® appears on the display, then the radio has not been properly cali...
Page 76 Section 1 Fast Forwarding/Rewinding When playing COs recorded at NOTICE home (CD-R), the sound quality Press either SEEK arrow for more Do not apply paper labels to � ay be reduced. There may be than two seconds to move quickly discs.
Page 77 Instrumentation and Controls Random Playback Press� (random) to play the tracks randomly rather than in sequence. .. 21134 SEEK si!ZJ The "random" symbol will appear on the display. Press the button again to turn this feature off. Equalisation Settings Seekmg If you hold the button down or if Press EQ repeatedly to...
Page 78 Section 1 Display Control Source Selection ERROR MESSAGES If CHECK CD appears and/or the Press DISP to display the track Press BAND to stop playing the disc comes out, it means there is an elapsed time. disc and switch to the radio. error.
Page 79 Instrumentation and Controls Playing MP3 format Do not add paper labels to discs. CARE OF YOUR COMPACT DISC They could get caught in the PLAYER If you burn your own MP3 disc on compact disc player. The use of CD lens cleaners is not a personal computer: Do not play em (3-inch) discs...
Page 80 Section 1 Create a folder structure that To play a large number of files, Root Directory • makes it easy to find songs folders, play-lists, or sessions, The root directory will be treated while driving. minimise the length of the file, as a folder.
Page 81 Instrumentation and Controls Empty Directory or Folder No Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder is When the only contains The tracks will begin to play from empty or contains only folders, the compressed audio files without the first track in the first play-list player will automatically advance any folders or play-lists, the next...
Page 82 Section 1 When a track from a new folder File System and Naming Pre-programmed Play-lists begins to play, the new track The displayed song title is taken The radio will recognise pre name will be displayed. However, from the file's 103 tag. If a song programmed play-lists which were if folder mode has been chosen as title is not present in the 103 tag,...
Page 83 Instrumentation and Controls If the ignition or the radio is turned If playing a the sound PLAYING AN MP3 AUDIO FILE CD-R, off, the compact disc will stay in quality may be reduced due to To insert a disc while the ignition is the player.
Page 84 Section 1 Repeating Tracks Previous/Next Folder NOTICE To move ahead to the first track in Press (repeat) to listen to a Do not apply paper labels to the next folder, press the selection again. The current � discs. The labels may get button.
Page 85 Instrumentation and Controls Random Playback To play all the tracks on a disc in If you press LY:J while this feature is active, the system will go to the random order, press and hold � Press� (random) to play the (random) for two seconds until you previous folder and randomise the tracks in the current folder or...
Page 86 Section 1 Display Control i (information button) Folder/play-list mode will • display the current folder or DISP Press to change the display Whenever a track has 103 tag play-list number and the INFO to track mode, folder /play-list information, will appear on folder/play-list name.
Page 87: Clock
Instrumentation and Controls SOUND SYSTEM WITH 6-D/SC CD CHANGER Clock To set the clock: Press and hold to change • the hour. Press and hold ® to change • the minutes. The clock may be set with the igni tion on or off. Radio Controls Volume Control Rotate the top knob to the right to...
Page 88 Section 1 Display Control Automatic Volume Control With this feature activated, the sound system will automatically Press DISP to recall the frequency This feature automatically adjust the volume so that it always of the station being played or to compensates for the increase in sounds the same to you.
Page 89 Instrumentation and Controls Band Selection E3�0�� • Press BAND to select AM, FMl or FM2. The band currently selected is shown near the top of the display. Tuning Rotate the D ISP knob to the right ® to go to a higher station and to the left to go to a lower station.
Page 90 Section 1 Manual Tone Adjustment The middle position balances the You will hear one beep. sound between the speakers. Press the ) knob repeatedly to The display will show your setting. To quickly set the speaker controls choose the (treble) To quickly set all speaker and tone to their middle positions, press tone control.
Page 91 Instrumentation and Controls Equalisation Settings E3El 0�E3 Press AUTO EQ to select custom ised equalisation settings. This feature has settings for the following types of music or stations: pop, rock, jazz, classical, country and talk. ® To return tone control to the manual mode, press and release Station Seeking Preset Station Seeking...
Page 92 Section 1 Presetting Stations Station Scanning Preset Station Scanning To sample all the stations that are The station preset push-buttons let To scan stations, press and hold you choose and set favourite the left or right SEEK arrow for two preset on your radio's push...
Page 93 Instrumentation and Controls Press and hold one of the E:3EJ0�E3 push-buttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you push that button again, the preset station will return. The equalisation setting stored for the station will be automat ically chosen whenever you se lect the preset station.
Page 94: 6-Disc Cd Player
Section 1 To load one compact disc: Player 6-Disc CD When playing COs recorded at home (CD-R), the sound quality lOAD Press the button. This compact disc player can may be reduced. There may be accommodate up to six compact When the light to the right of increased skipping, difficulty in discs.
Page 95 Instrumentation and Controls To load two or more compact E3El 0�E3 discs: . Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and the light, located to the right of the CD slot, will begin to flash. ®...
Page 96 Section 1 Repeating Discs or Tracks Random Playback To play a loaded disc: Press (repeat) to listen to a Press � (random) to play the For every disc that is loaded into selection again. The current tracks randomly rather than in the player, a number will appear in the display.
Page 97 Instrumentation and Controls Equalisation Settings Press AUTO EQ to select custom ised equalisation settings. This feature has settings for the following types of music or stations: pop, rock, jazz, classical, country and talk. To return tone control to the manual mode, press and release If you hold the button down, Seeking the AUTO EQ button until...
Page 98 Section 1 Scanning Display Control Song List Mode Press and hold either SEEK arrow Press DISP to display the track This feature can save up to elapsed time. for more than two seconds (until tracks in memory. SCAN appears on the display and To change what is normally shown To save tracks to the Song List: you hear a beep) to sample a few...
Page 99 Instrumentation and Controls Press and hold J�. S-LIST will appear on the display. When a new track is saved to the song list, the track is added to the When the song list button is The tracks will begin to play in the end of the list.
Page 100 Section 1 3. Seek to the track you wish to To delete all tracks from the Song 3. Press and hold .I� for at least delete. List: four seconds. Press and hold .I� for at least . Make sure that the CD player When the song list button is two seconds.
Page 101 Instrumentation and Controls Error Messages Ejecting Discs To stop ejecting discs, press the lOAD or� button. CHECK CD Press and release � to eject the appears and/or the disc that is currently playing. If the disc is not removed within disc comes out, it means there is an seconds, it will be automatically error.
Page 102: Anti-Theft Feature
Section 1 Do not add paper labels to discs. ANTI- THEFT FEATURE ANTENNA They could get caught in the The theft deterrent feature is auto The fixed mast antenna is compact disc player. matically enabled and therefore no designed to withstand most car Do not play em (3-inch) discs programming is necessary.
Page 103: Controls Mounted On Steering Wheel/ Column
Instrumentation and Controls CONTROLS MOUNTED • ON STEERING WHEEL/ COLUMN You will find the following controls mounted on the steering wheel or steering column. Multi-function Lever Use this lever to control your turn signals, windscreen wipers, cruise control, and headlight high/ low beams.
Page 104: Turn Signal
Section 1 • MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Turn Signal To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up (right) or down (left). When the turn is over, the lever will return automatically. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to If a bulb is burnt out, replace it to If a turn signal is left on for more...
Page 105: High-Low Beam Control
Instrumentation and Controls Pull the lever back to the centre position to return to low beams. You may be able to flash your high beams to signal other drivers. - - � To do this, pull the multi-function lever toward you. Then release the lever.
Page 106 Section 1 With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about km/h (25 mph) or more � � without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. - - � - - � To Set Your Cruise Control Push in the button at the end of the lever and release it.
Page 107 Instrumentation and Controls To Temporarily Shut Off the Cruise Control Step on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission. -- � To Go Back to Your Set Speed Once you're going about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, you can move the cruise switch briefly to the To Get Out of Cruise Control...
Page 108 Section 1 � � --� To Go to a Higher Speed Another Way to Go to a Higher To Go to a Slower Speed Speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to Push in the button at the end • the higher speed.
Page 109: Windscreen Wipers
Instrumentation and Controls To Pass Another Vehicle When Windscreen Wipers You're in Cruise Control NOTICE just use the accelerator pedal when you need more speed. When Clear any ice or snow from the you take your foot off the pedal, wiper blades before using them the vehicle will go back down to to prevent damage to the...
Page 110 Section 1 Windscreen Washer To turn off the wipers, rotate the In light rain or snow, you can use the delay feature. Turn the band to band to the "off" setting. At the top of the multi-function one of the delay settings to choose The ignition has to be on for this lever there's a paddle with the the desired delay time between...
Page 111: Outside Mirrors
Instrumentation and Controls To turn the rear wiper off, turn the • MIRRORS control to 0. Outside Mirrors Press 6p to wash and wipe the rear window. Adjust the outside mirrors so that you just see the side of your vehicle The rear washer uses the same when you are sitting in a comfort...
Page 112: Inside Day/Night Mirror
Section 1 Inside Day/Night Mirror Manual Folding Mirrors Your vehicle is fitted with folding The mirror pivots so that you can outside mirrors. You should fold adjust it up and down or side to the mirrors inward to prevent side. damage when going through a car AUTOMATIC INSIDE DAY/ wash or narrow streets.
Page 113 Instrumentation and Controls To turn the automatic mirror Temperature Display Compass Operation feature on or off, press and hold When you start your vehicle, or Press the on/off button to turn the the on/off button for four seconds. when the sensor detects a temper compass on or off.
Page 114 Section 1 There may be a strong magnetic Compass Calibration Compass Variance field (from various magnetic The compass is self-calibrating, Compass variance is the difference objects on the vehicle) interfering but if appears, or if the between the earth's magnetic with the compass.
Page 115: Vanity Mirrors (If Fitted)
Instrumentation and Controls Press the button again until the correct zone number appears in the display. The display will show a compass direction within a few seconds. Calibrate the compass. See "Compass Calibration" earlier in this section for more in f ormation. Vanity Mirrors (If fitted) There may be vanity mirrors locat...
Page 116: Windows
Section 1 Feature (I f f itted) Express •WINDOWS Down The driver's window switch may CAUTION have an Express Down feature. When the switch is pressed firmly Leaving children, helpless and released, the window will go adults, or pets in a vehicle with down all the way.
Page 117 Instrumentation and Controls • DOORS (Continued) CAUTION & CAUTION • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be unable to get out. A child dangerous. could be overcome by • Passengers - especially chil extreme heat and could suffer dren - can easily open the permanent injuries or even doors and fall out of a moving...
Page 118: Power Door Locks
Section 1 Anti-lockout Feature This feature helps protect you from locking your keys in the vehicle. If the power door lock switch is pressed while a door is open and the key is in the ignition, all the doors will lock and the driver's door will unlock.
Page 119: Rear Door Security Lock (If Fitted)
Instrumentation and Controls Rear Door Security Lock (If & CAUTION fitted) Driving with the swing-gate The rear doors may be fitted with open could injure pedestrians locks that help prevent passen or damage the vehicle. Make gers, especially children, from sure the swing-gate is opening the rear doors from completely closed before...
Page 120: Rear Area Storage
Section 1 Cargo Cover (If fitted) Rear Area Storage jack and Spare Tyre Removal Your vehicle may be fitted with a NOTICE storage compartment located on The jack is located in the rear area Do not put items on top of the the right side of the rear cargo of your vehicle.
Page 121: Overhead Area And Roof
Instrumentation and Controls • OVERHEAD AREA AND If you want to stop the roof in a partially open position, a slight ROOF touch of the switch in either direction will stop it. Visors An air deflector will raise when the To block out glare, pull the sun sun roof is fully opened.
Page 122: Cargo Tie-Downs (If Fitted)
Section 1 Cargo Tie-Downs (If fitted) Vent Position Anti-Pinch Feature If a head, hand or another object is Press and hold the front of the There are four cargo tie-downs switch to open the sun roof to the in the way of the sun roof as it is located in tracks on the roof of the vent position.
Page 123: Luggage Carrier (If Fitted)
Instrumentation and Controls Luggage Carrier (If fitted) The luggage carrier has side rails, moveable cross-rails and tie downs (if fitted) to secure cargo. NOTICE Loading cargo that weighs • more than 1 1 3 kg on the iuggage carrier may damage the vehicle.
Page 124: Storage
Section 1 Move the cross-rail to the • STORAGE desired position. Your vehicle has many storage Push the lever at each end of compartments. the cross-rail from right to left Front Console Storage to lock the cross-rail in place. Compartment Re-install and lock the cross- rail end cap.
Page 125: Cup Holders
Instrumentation and Controls Cup Holders Convenience Nets Rear Area Storage Your vehicle may have two cup Your vehicle is fitted with storage See "Rear Cargo Area" earlier in holders in front of the front seat nets located on the back of the this section.
Page 126: Ashtray And Lighter (If Fitted)
Section 1 • ASHTRAY AND To use the cigarette lighter, push it • RETAINED ACCESSORY in and wait for it to pop out. liGHTER (IF FITTED) POWER The ashtray is removab l e and fits in NOTICE Your vehicle has retained accessory the front cup ho l der.
Page 127: Electric Power Management
Instrumentation and Controls • BATIERY RUN-DOWN • ElECTRIC POWER See the following, earlier in this section, for more information: PROTECTION MANAGEMENT Charging System Light • This feature is designed to protect This system monitors the Driver Information Centre your vehicle's battery. If the Dome temperature and charge status •...
Page 128: Seats And Restraints
Section 2 Seats and Restraints Supplemental Restraints . 144 Seat Controls ..............Manual Seat Controls (If fitted) Safety Belt Pre-tensioners ......144 ....Power Seat Controls (If fitted) Inflatable Restraint System ......
Page 129: Seat Controls
Seats and Restraints • SEAT CONTROLS Manual Seat Controls (If fitted) Do not adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is moving. The seat could jerk and cause a loss of control. Lift the bar under the front seat to Power Seat Controls (If slide the seat backward and fitted)
Page 130: Front Seatback Manual Reclining Control
Section 2 CAUTION If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. -----�...
Page 131: Heated Seats (If Fitted)
Seats and Restraints Make sure that the seatback, when To turn on a heated seat to the highest heat setting, press the top returned to its original position, is of the switch. securely locked in place. To turn this feature off, move the CAUTION switch to the centre, off position.
Page 132: Head Restraints
Section 2 Rear Seats Your vehicle has a split rear seat which can be folded down for additional cargo space. Before folding the seat, always make sure that there is nothing under or in front of the seat. Head Restraints To lower a head restraint, push the button under the restraint and The top of the restraint should be...
Page 133 Seats and Restraints NOTICE Damage to the rear seat or safety belts can occur if the seat is folded with the safety belts fastened. Before folding a seat, unbuckle the safety belts and return them . n � tn th&:>ir nnrm::�l dn\M&:>rl �...
Page 134 Section 2 Unfolding the Seat To raise the seatback, just lift up the seatback and push it CAUTION until it locks in the upright position. A seat that is not locked in place properly could move during a Place your hand under the sudden stop or collision.
Page 135: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints & & (Continued) (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION • Seatbelts should be adjusted • Belts should not be worn with as firmly as possible, consis straps twisted. tent with comfort, to provide • Each belt assembly must only the protection for which they be used by one occupant;...
Page 136 Section 2 The safety belt information CAUTION NOTICE included here is intended for The driver and all passengers Before you close the door, make vehicle occupants of adult size must be properly restrained at sure the safety belt is out of the and for older children who have way.
Page 137: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints Pull the belt across you. Do Pull up on the latch plate to not let it get twisted. make sure it is secure. The lap/shoulder belt may lock Adjust the shoulder belt away if you pull it out very quickly. from your face and neck.
Page 138 Section 2 Pull on the shoulder section to To unlatch the belt: The lap/shoulder belt should be adjust the lap fit. worn as shown above. Push the button on the buckle. • For smaller occupants, you & When you pull the shoulder CAUTION may need to pull the stitching portion of some rear passenger...
Page 139 Seats and Restraints The shoulder belt should go over & CAUTION the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best The lap part of the belt should able to take belt restraining forces. be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 140 Section 2 To move the height adjuster up, Shoulder Belt Comfort Guides just push up on the shoulder belt Your vehicle is fitted with rear guide. shoulder belt guides which Maladjustment of the safety provide comfort and support for belt height could reduce the small adults and children.
Page 141 Seats and Restraints To remove the comfort guide: Squeeze the belt edges together and remove the belt from the comfort guide. Pull the comfort guide upward to expose the storage clip. Slide the comfort guide back onto its storage clip. Tuck the storage clip between Place the guide over the belt, Be sure the belt is not twisted...
Page 142: Replacing Safety Belts
Section 2 Replacing Safety Belts If you have been in a collision CAUTION where the belts may have been CAUTION crash can damage the stretched, or if the safety belt is restraint systems so that they cut or damaged, the belt needs Care should be taken to avoid do not provide proper to be replaced.
Page 143: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seats and Restraints Your vehicle is fitted with safety belt The best way to protect the foetus pre-tensioners. Pre-tensioners work is to protect the mother. When a only once. If the pre-tensioners were safety belt is worn properly, it is activated in a collision, they will more likely that the foetus will not need to be replaced.
Page 144: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Section 2 The chime and light will repeat if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the ignition key is turned to or START, a chime will come If the passenger air bag is enabled, on for several seconds to remind several seconds after the ignition you to fasten your safety belts.
Page 145: Supplemental Restraints
Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pre-tensioners • SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS Your vehicle is fitted with safety belt pre-tensioners. Pre-tensioners & CAUTION help the safety belts reduce a person's movement in the event of crash can damage the a moderate to severe frontal, side restraint systems in your vehi...
Page 146 Section 2 When an air bag inflates, the doors These are dual-stage frontal air may automatically unlock. The bags which adjust the amount of restraint according to crash interior lights and the hazard severity. For moderate frontal warning flashers may also turn on. impacts, the air bags inflate at a You can lock the doors, turn the level less than full deployment.
Page 147 Seats and Restraints & & & CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Both the safety belt restraint Be sure that if children are too A child in a rear-facing child system and the air bag restraint small to be well restrained by restraint in the front passenger system are designed to best the safety belt system, that they seating position could be...
Page 148 Section 2 & & & (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Although your vehicle is fitted If, however, you secure a Air bags are designed to be with a passenger air bag forward-facing child restraint in used with the safety belts. Even deactivation feature which is the front passenger seat, be with an air bag, if you are in a...
Page 149 Seats and Restraints (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION If you are too close to an inflat Do not attach anything to the Do not secure anything to the ing air bag, it could seriously area from where the air bag roof of your vehicle by routing injure you.
Page 150 Section 2 In many severe crashes, CAUTION CAUTION windscreens are broken by When an air bag inflates, there vehicle deformation. Additional For up to ten seconds after the may be dust in the air. This windscreen breakage may also ignition is turned off and the occur from the inflation of the battery is disconnected, an air dust could cause breathing...
Page 151: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints When the system self-check is complete, one of the indicators will stay on to indicate whether the front passenger's frontal air bag is on or off. Sensors in the front passenger seat and safety belt detect the presence of an occupant to determine if the passenger's frontal air bag should be on or off.
Page 152 Section 2 It is important to note that for The passenger sensing system will turn off the passenger frontal air some children who have bag under the following outgrown child restraints and conditions: for very small adults, the system may or may not turn off The front passenger seat has no •...
Page 153 Seats and Restraints System Operation with a Child After-market equ. i pment, such Restraint as seat covers, can affect the performance of the passenger CAUTION sensing system. Avoid using after-market equipment if your Accident statistics show that vehicle is fitted with this system. children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
Page 154 Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION A child in a rear-facing child Although your vehicle is fitted restraint in the front passenger with a passenger air bag seating position could be deactivation feature which is seriously injured or killed if the designed to turn off the passenger's air bag inflates.
Page 155 Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION If, however, you secure a If the "on" indicator still forward-facing child restraint in appears, secure the restraint in the front passenger seat, be a rear seat position and have sure to move the front passen your vehicle serviced as soon as ger seat as far back as it will go.
Page 156 Section 2 If the passenger sensing system CAUTION does not recognise that a person of adult size is sitting in the seat, If the air bag light stays on or turn the vehicle off. comes on while you are driving, there may be a problem with Move the seatback to the upright this system.
Page 157: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints If the two indicators never appear when the ignition is first turned to ON or START, or if after several seconds both indicators remain lit, there may be a problem with the system. See your dealer for service. CAUTION If the passenger air bag "off"...
Page 158 Section 2 & CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION After installing a child restraint If a child cannot see out of the Child restraint anchorages are in the rear seat, pull the shoul window, do not raise him/her designed to withstand only der belt all the way out of the by means of an ordinary cush...
Page 159 Seats and Restraints The restraint manufacturer's instructions should state the weight and height limitations for the particular restraint. With an infant car bed, make sure the infant's head rests toward the centre of the vehicle. & CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck.
Page 160 Section 2 These restraints use the safety belt When you pull the shoulder & CAUTION system in your vehicle, but the child portion of the rear passenger lap/ shoulder belts all the way out, the The body structure of a young also has to be secured within the child is different from an adult restraint to help reduce the chance...
Page 161 Seats and Restraints Child restraints that require the top CAUTION strap to be anchored can oniy be used in rear seating positions. There A child in a rear-facing child are no child restraint anchor fittings restraint in the front passenger available for front seating positions.
Page 162 Section 2 & & & (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Although some vehicles are If, however, you secure a If the "on" indicator appears fitted with a passenger air bag forward-facing child restraint in when you have installed a child deactivation feature which is the front passenger seat, be restraint in the front passenger designed to turn off the passen...
Page 163 Seats and Restraints If your child restraint requires that Child restraints that require the top the top strap be anchored, do not strap to be anchored can only be use the restraint unless it is used in rear seating positions. There are no top strap anchor fittings anchored properly.
Page 164 Section 2 For a rear-facing child restraint, consult the manufacturer's instructions for the child restraint to determine when and how to tighten the top strap. Front of vehicle � Child restraint anchor fittings for For a forward-facing child the rear seat positions are located restraint, attach the top strap to behind the seat.
Page 165 Seats and Restraints Consult the manufacturer's instructions for the child restraint to determine when and how to tighten the top strap. If the seat has a fixed head If the seat has a fixed head • • restraint and the child restraint restraint and the child restraint has a single top strap, route the has a dual top strap, route the...
Page 166: Starting And Operating Instructions
Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions New Vehicle Run-In Period . . . Off-Road Driving ..........Keys Before You Go Off-Roading ......192 ..............
Page 167 Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions Vehicle Parking Suspension ....................Traction 21 2 Vehicle loading ............
Page 168: Keys
Section 3 • NEW VEHIClE RUN-IN (Continued) NOTICE PERIOD Avoid making hard stops for • the first 320 km (200 miles) NOTICE or so. Hard stops with new Your vehicle doesn't need an brake linings can mean pre elaborate "run-in", however it mature wear.
Page 169: Passlock System
Starting and Operating Instructions Pass/ocJ<® System Your vehicle also comes with a key If the engine does not start after that can be used to unlock the fuel three tries, the vehicle needs Your vehicle is fitted with this cap. service.
Page 170: Theft Deterrent System
Section 3 The system is not armed if you lock The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash for up to the doors with the key, the manual door locks or the power door lock seconds. switches. The alarm will then turn off to If the lock button on the remote preserve battery power.
Page 171 Starting and Operating Instructions To test the system: To turn the alarm off, press the • REMOTE KEYLESS unlock button on the keyless entry ENTRY . Get inside the vehicle and transmitter or start the engine. close all the doors. This option allows you to lock or If the horn does not work, the horn From inside the vehicle, use...
Page 172: Operation
Section 3 Operation Panic Alarm Press © to activate an alarm. The Different feedback options may be horn will sound and the headlights chosen for keyless entry buttons. and tail lights will flash for For more information, see "Driver seconds. To turn the alarm off Information Centre"...
Page 173: Battery Replacement
Starting and Operating Instructions Transmitter Range Battery Replacement Check the location. Other vehi • cles or objects may be blocking The range of your transmitter Under normal use, the battery the signal. Take a few steps to should be about metres in your transmitter should last the right or left.
Page 174: Matching Transmitters
Section 3 Matching Transmitters Matching transmitters to your vehicle may be necessary if you lose or replace a transmitter. Even if only one transmitter is being replaced, you must rematch all of your transmitters at the same time. Up to four transmitters can be matched to your vehicle.
Page 175: Ignition Switch
Starting and Operating Instructions warning tone will sound if With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to four you open the driver's door positions: when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. The only position in lOCK: which you can remove the...
Page 176 Section 3 ACC: In this position you can 3. ON: The switch returns to the START: Starts the engine. operate your electrical acces position after you start the When the engine starts, sories. Use this position if your engine and release the switch. release the key.
Page 177: Retained Accessory Power
Starting and Operating Instructions Engine Starting Retained Accessory Power • STARTING INSTRUCTIONS The vehicle is fitted with a starter Your vehicle has retained accessory power, which allows you to operate motor control. This feature assists the following electrical accessories in starting the engine and protects for up to minutes after you turn the electrical system.
Page 178 Section 3 Use N (Neutral) to restart when Let go of the key when the engine Turn the ignition to the the vehicle is already moving. starts. The idle speed will go down position to stop cranking and as the engine gets warm. turn the engine off.
Page 179: Engine Starting Problems
Starting and Operating Instructions Engine Starting Problems Cold Weather Starting Engine Flooding When starting the engine in very If the engine doesn't start within Failure to Start cold weather (below -18°C), turn ten seconds, the engine could be If the engine doesn't start within the ignition key to START and flooded with too much fuel.
Page 180: Transmission
Section 3 Do not accelerate the engine • TRANSMISSION NOTICE immediately after starting. Damage to your transmission Automatic Transmission (If Allow enough time for the engine caused by shifting out of fitted) to warm up and deliver oil to (Park) or (Neutral) with the the various parts of the engine engine racing is not covered by...
Page 181 Starting and Operating Instructions See "Shift Lock Control System" & CAUTION later in this section for more Make sure that the transfer case information. is in a drive gear and not in N Apply the regular brakes fully [p) lR lN1 [OJ � 2 ] (Neutral).
Page 182 Section 3 R (Reverse) D (Drive) & CAUTION This position provides the best fuel Use this to back up. Do not shift out of (Park) or economy for your vehicle. (Neutral) with the engine NOTICE Use this position for normal driv racing.
Page 183 Starting and Operating Instructions When slippery road conditions 3 (Third Gear) (Second Gear) exist, down-shifting the transmis This position is also used for This position gives you even more sion may cause skidding. normal driving, however it gives power (but lower fuel economy) When towing a trailer with an you more power but lower fuel than...
Page 184 Section 3 (First Gear) SHIFT lOCK CONTROl SYSTEM If you cannot shift out of (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever. This position gives you even more Your vehicle has an automatic power (but lower fuel economy) transmission shift lock control Hold the regular brake pedal system.
Page 185: Manual Transmission (If Fitted)
Starting and Operating Instructions Shift Speeds NOTICE CAUTION Shift to (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting po not skip gears when you to Reverse while your vehicle is down-shift or you could lose moving could damage your control of the vehicle. You or transmission.
Page 186 Section 3 The light may flash when you • FUll-TIME FOUR accelerate. This is normal. WHEEl DRIVE Ignore this light when you down NOTICE shift. Also ignore this light if your vehicle Driving in the four-wheel high has four-wheel drive and the trans lock or four-wheel low lock fer case is in four-wheel low.
Page 187 Starting and Operating Instructions 2. N Four-Wheel High lock (Neutral) Shift to this setting only when This setting provides extra your vehicle needs to be traction for most off -road towed. driving conditions. See your dealer or a professional Use this setting when driving towing service if you need to on sand, mud, snow or level, have your vehicle towed.
Page 188 Section 3 4. Four-Wheel low lock If there is a problem with the NOTICE four-wheel drive system, the SERV This setting delivers extra Do not drive in Four-Wheel Low message will appear on the torque to all four wheels. Lock at speeds over km/h Driver Information Centre display.
Page 189 Starting and Operating Instructions If the transfer case cannot make a If your vehicle has a manual NOTICE requested shift, it will return to the transmission, push the clutch last chosen setting. Wait for the indicator light to pedal all the way to the floor stay on solid before shifting while you press the button or To shift between Four-Wheel...
Page 190 Section 3 If you try to shift into or out of To shift the transfer case into & CAUTION the Four-Wheel Low Lock set (Neutral): ting when the vehicle is in gear With the transfer case in Park the vehicle so that it will and/or moving, the indicator (Neutral), the vehicle can roll not roll and set the park brake.
Page 191 Starting and Operating Instructions Press and hold the Four-Wheel Make sure the transfer case is To shift out of the N (Neutral) High and Four-Wheel Low in neutral. transfer case position: Lock buttons together for If the indicator light for the Set the park brake and apply about ten seconds.
Page 192: Off-Road Driving
Section 3 • OFF-ROAD DRIVING Off-road driving involves some NOTICE new skills. And that's why it's very This guide is for operating your Wait for the indicator light to important that you read this vehicle off paved roads. stay on solid before shifting guide.
Page 193: Before You Go Off-Roading
Starting and Operating Instructions Are the fluid levels up where they Side Steps (If fitted) BEFORE YOU GO OFF should be? What are the local laws ROADING Your vehicle may be fitted with that apply to off-roading where removable side steps. There are some things to do before you'll be driving? If you don't you go out.
Page 194: Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving
Section 3 LOADING YOUR VEHICLE & & (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION FOR OFF-ROAD DRIVING Heavy loads on the roof raise Cargo on the load floor piled • • There are some important things higher than the seatbacks can the vehicle's centre of gravity, to remember about how to load be thrown forward during a making it more likely to roll...
Page 195: Environmental Concerns
Starting and Operating Instructions Avoid any driving practice TRAVELLING TO REMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL • that could damage the AREAS CONCERNS environment - shrubs, flowers, Off-road driving can provide It makes sense to plan your trip, trees, grasses - or disturb wholesome and satisfying especially when going to a remote wildlife (this includes wheel...
Page 196: High Mobility Characteristics
Section 3 The vehicle has an approach angle HIGH MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS of approximately 37.5° and a The vehicle has a 25.4 em (1 inch) running ground clearance® and a departure angle of approximately 22.8 em (9 inch) axle-to-ground clearance while maintaining a low 35.5°, depending on suspension silhouette and a low centre of gravity.
Page 197: Brake And Throttle Operation Techniques
Starting and Operating Instructions BRAKE AND THROTTLE The vehicle was also designed to If the wheel spin cannot be OPERATION TECHNIQUES traverse a 40o/o (22°) side slope at a controlled by the traction speed of 9.7 km/h mph) while control system, fully press the For logs, walls, rocks, severe fully loaded and on a high friction brake pedal with your left foot...
Page 198: Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving
Section 3 For mounds, wash-outs, loose The driver should do the GETTING FAMILIAR WITH up-hill slopes, ditches, etc. following: OFF-ROAD DRIVING When wheel spin occurs as the Reduce throttle. It's a good idea to practise in an vehicle is moving, the driver may area that's safe and close to home Assess the terrain properly and notice a slight shaking or shudder...
Page 199: Driving Off-Road
Starting and Operating Instructions When you drive over bumps, DRIVING OFF-ROAD CAUTION rocks, or other obstacles, your Controlling your vehicle is the key When you're driving off-road, wheels can leave the ground. If to successful off-road driving. One bouncing and quick changes in this happens, even with one or of the best ways to control your direction can easily throw you...
Page 200: Crossing Obstacles
Section 3 large Rocks log Crossing CROSSING OBSTACLES Approach Angle Roll the tyres over large rocks. Do Using the proper technique, the not straddle large rocks. Drive over vehicle will cross logs up to If you encounter a large dip in the (1 0 them, letting the tyre envelop inches) in diameter.
Page 201: Driving On Hills
Starting and Operating Instructions DRIVING ON HILLS APPROACHING A HILL & CAUTION Off-road driving often takes you When you approach a hill, you Many hills are simply to � steep need to decide if it's one of those up, down or acros � a hill. Driving for any vehicle.
Page 202: Driving Up-Hill
Section 3 Here are some other things to Are there obstructions on the DRIVING UP-HILL • consider as you approach a hill. hill that can block your path O � ce you decide you can safely (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)? Is there a constant incline, or dnve up the hill, you need to take •...
Page 203 Starting and Operating Instructions Do not continue if the vehicle Sound the horn as you & • • CAUTION shudders or exhibits suspension approach the top of the hill to hopping. Turning or driving across steep let opposing traffic know you're hills can be dangerous.
Page 204 Section 3 If your vehicle is about to stall If your vehicle does stall while Never try to prevent a stall by • • • while you are ascending a hill, you are ascending a hill, do the shifting into (Neutral) and do the following: following:...
Page 205: Driving Down-Hill
Starting and Operating Instructions If your vehicle does stall while DRIVING DOWN-HILL • CAUTION travelling up-hill, and you are When off-roading takes you unable to back straight down, Shifting the transfer case to N down-hill, you'll want to consider do the following: (Neutral) can cause your vehicle a number of things: to roll even if the transmission is...
Page 206: Driving Across An Incline
Section 3 When you drive across an If you decide you can go down a DRIVING ACROSS AN incline, however, the much hill safely, then try to keep your INCLINE more narrow track width (the vehicle headed straight down, and Sooner or later, an off-road trail distance between the left and use a low gear.
Page 207 Starting and Operating Instructions Surface conditions can be a Hidden obstacles can make the • • CAUTION problem when you drive across a steepness of the incline even hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, worse. If you drive across a rock Driving across an incline that's or even wet grass can cause your with the up-hill wheels, or if...
Page 208: Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice
Section 3 DRIVING IN MUD, SAND, When you drive on sand, you'll CAUTION sense a change in wheel traction. SNOW OR ICE This will depend, however, upon Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or When you drive in mud, snow, ice how loosely packed the sand is.
Page 209: Driving In Water
Starting and Operating Instructions If the water isn't too deep, then DRIVING IN WATER & CAUTION drive through it slowly. At fast Light rain causes no special off speeds, water splashes on your Driving through rushing water road driving problems. But heavy ignition system and your vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 210: After You Go Off-Roading
Section 3 AFTER YOU GO OFF After you go off-roading, re-install • VEHICLE PARKING any equipment that was removed ROADING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF from your vehicle: FITTED) There are some things to do after Re-install the side steps (if you go off-roading. •...
Page 211 Starting and Operating Instructions 3. Shift into P (Park). In order to shift into (Park), do & CAUTION the following: - Press and hold the button at Do not leave your vehicle while . Hold the regular brake pedal the end of the shift lever. the engine is running.
Page 212 Section 3 Torque lock If you must leave your vehicle with CAUTION the engine running, hold the If you park your vehicle on a hill, regular brake pedal down after When you leave your vehicle, make sure to apply the park brake you have shifted into (Park) and be sure the shift lever is fully in...
Page 213: Traction
Starting and Operating Instructions MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF Traction Control System .TRACTION FITTED) There are three systems that This system automatically limits Hold the clutch pedal down. control the vehicle: steering, wheel spin under slippery road brakes, and accelerator. To keep conditions.
Page 214: Locking Rear Axle (If Fitted)
Section 3 Locking Rear Axle (If fitted) StabilitraJ<® System The locking rear axle can give This system selectively applies any added traction when driving in off one of the brakes to help maintain road conditions such as when driv directional control in difficult driv ing on mud, snow, sand, steep ing conditions.
Page 215: Steering
Starting and Operating Instructions 2. With the vehicle stopped or • STEERING NOTICE moving less than 3 km/h Power Steering Do not use the locking rear axle (2 mph), press the locking rear axle button. The indicator on pavement. If you lose power steering assist light will start flashing.
Page 216: Brakes
Section 3 Disc Brake Wear Indicators • BRAKES NOTICE Your vehicle has four-wheel disc If the engine stops as you're Continuing to drive with worn driving, brake normally but don't brakes. out brake pads could result in pump your brakes. If the engine Disc brake pads have built-in wear costly brake repairs.
Page 217: Brake Adjustment
Starting and Operating Instructions Brake Adjustment Anti-lock Brake System Every time you apply the brakes The anti-lock brake system helps to stop, your disc brakes adjust you maintain directional stability themselves for wear. on wet or slippery road surfaces. It automatically controls the brake Brake Pedal Travel operation when braking.
Page 218: Suspension
Section 3 See "Brake System Warning Light" To release the park brake, hold the • SUSPENSION regular brake pedal down, then in Section 1 . The suspension system in your grasp the handle and press the vehicle is designed to provide a NOTICE release button and rotate the smooth and controlled ride.
Page 219: Vehicle Loading
Starting and Operating Instructions • VEHICLE LOADING It is very important to know how & CAUTION much weight your vehicle can & carry. The components of your CAUTION vehicle are designed to provide This weight is called the Vehicle Things you put inside your vehi satisfactory service if the vehicle Capacity Weight.
Page 220: Tyre And Loading Information Label
Section 3 Certification Label The label is typically affixed to your vehicle at one of the following The Certification label shows the TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION locations: vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight the rear pillar of the driver's Rating. • door frame The label is typically affixed to your the rear edge of the driver's vehicle at one of the following...
Page 221: Trailer Towing
Starting and Operating Instructions Maximum Front and Rear Axle The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is • TRAILER TOWING Weights the maximum permissible loaded & weight of the vehicle. It includes CAUTION The label also shows the maximum the weight of the vehicle, all weight that the front axle can If you don't use the correct occupants, fuel and cargo, as well...
Page 222 Section 3 Your dealer has the proper & NOTICE CAUTION installation specifications and is Pulling a trailer improperly can aware of any necessary vehicle Trailer brakes of adequate size damage your vehicle and result modifications. are required on trailers of more in costly repairs not covered by than kilograms loaded...
Page 223 Starting and Operating Instructions The Gross Combination Weight Be sure your vehicle's tyres are If you are using a weight • • • Rating is the maximum inflated to the limit for cold distributing hitch, do not permissible total loaded weight tyres.
Page 224: Hitches
Section 3 Trailer Recommendations: Hitches You should not park vehicles • with trailers on a grade (hill). Do not exceed your vehicle's It's important to have the correct • However, if you must park on a Cargo Weight Rating. This hitch equipment.
Page 225: Safety Chains
Starting and Operating Instructions Safety Chains Do not exceed any weight ratings. See your dealer for advice and You should always attach chains information about towing a trailer between your vehicle and your with your vehicle. trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated...
Page 226: Trailer Brakes
Section 3 Trailer Brakes Trailer Turn Signals Parking on Hills Trailer brakes of adequate size are When you tow a trailer, your CAUTION required on trailers of more than vehicle may need extra wiring. kilograms loaded weight. See your dealer. When towing a trailer, avoid parking your vehicle on a hill.
Page 227 Starting and Operating Instructions You should not park vehicles with Have someone place chocks Reapply the regular brakes. under the trailer wheels. Then apply your park brake, trailers on a grade (hill). However, if you must park on a grade, follow and then shift to (Park) for When the wheel chocks are in...
Page 228 Section 3 Maintenance When Trailer When you are ready to leave after & CAUTION parking on a hill, be sure to hold Towing Be sure the shift lever is in the regular brake pedal down Your vehicle will need service more (Park) and the park brake is while you start the engine, shift often when you're pulling a trailer.
Page 229 Section 4 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Guidelines Tyres ....................Add-On Equipment Inflation ..................... Fuel 25 7 Inspection and Rotation ..............
Page 230: Maintenance Guidelines
Service and Maintenance MAINTENANCE ADD-ON EQUIPMENT • • GUIDELINES Adding accessories to your vehicle can affect your vehicle's The required maintenance performance and safety. intervals vary considerably between climates, geographical Modifications may cause problems locations, terrain and driving or damage to vehicle systems conditions.
Page 231 Section 4 & (Continued) CAUTION NOTICE NOTICE Fuel vapour is highly flamma Use clean fuel only. Contami Use of an inappropriate grade nated fuel may reduce the life ble. Keep sparks, flames and fuel or improper fuel additives of the fuel delivery system and smoking materials away from may result in serious damage to the engine.
Page 232: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance You should use a high quality fuel (Continued) NOTICE which meets the minimum octane Your vehicle was not designed rating recommended. for fuels that contain methanol. Be sure the posted octane is at Methanol can corrode metal least (research method).
Page 233 Section 4 If you drive your vehicle with a & (Continued) NOTICE CAUTION loose fuel cap, fuel may evaporate Turn off your engine before Do not remove the locking fuel into the atmosphere. If this refuelling. cap using only the key. happens the malfunction indicator light may come on.
Page 234 Service and Maintenance & NOTICE CAUTION CAUTION • If you have to get a new cap, Bring the fill nozzle in contact To allow room for fuel with the inside of the fill be sure to get the right one. expansion in the fuel tank opening before operating the Otherwise, the cap may not...
Page 235: Bonnet Release
Section 4 • ENGINE CAUTION COMPARTMENT Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot & CAUTION engine. They could start a fire An electric cooling fan can start and you or others could be even if the engine is not burnt.
Page 236 Service and Maintenance Remote Negative Battery Terminal (GND) Engine Oil Dipstick 1 0. Positive Battery Terminal Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Compartment Fuse i 2. Battery Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If fitted) Before closing the bonnet, make sure that all filler caps are on properly.
Page 237 Section 4 Engine oil must be kept at correct Remove the dipstick and wipe • levels to help ensure proper it clean. lubrication of the vehicle's engine. Reinsert the dipstick all the way • It is normal for an engine to use until it is firmly seated.
Page 238 Service and Maintenance Choosing the Right Oil Quality NOTICE Use engine oil that meets the Don't add too much oil. If your API SL/SM (ILSAC GF-3/GF-4) engine has so much oil that the rating. oil level gets above the upper Oils which do not meet these mark that shows the proper specifications should not be used.
Page 239 Section 4 NOTICE Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. oc -30 OF-22 Choosing the Right Oil Viscosity If you are unable to find oil of the recommended viscosity, then 5W-30 is the recommended consider the range of temperature engine oil for your vehicle.
Page 240 Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Change Intervals The oil and oil filter change intervals recommended in the Maintenance Your engine should not need any The required oil and oil filter Schedule for your engine are based extra additives if you use the change intervals vary considerably on the use of recommended quality between climates, geographical...
Page 241 Section 4 CHANGE Engine Coolant After the message After you change the oil, you need comes on, change the engine to reset the engine oil life monitor. & CAUTION oil as soon as possible within See "Driver Information Centre" in 1000 kilometres (600 miles).
Page 242 Service and Maintenance Check the coolant level at regular NOTICE intervals, such as when refuelling. Do not substitute any liquids for The coolant level can be checked the proper coolant mixture. by looking at the see-through Otherwise, premature corrosion recovery reservoir without having may result and the engine to remove the cap.
Page 243 Section 4 Occasionally check the coolant CAUTION NOTICE level in the radiator. See "Engine Adding only plain water or If you use the proper coolant, Overheating" in Section a liquid other than the you do not need any extra addi information on adding coolant to recommended coolant can be tives or inhibitors.
Page 244: Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Fitted)
Service and Maintenance See the Maintenance Schedule NOTICE booklet to find out when the coolant must be replaced. Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Used coolant should not be & CAUTION disposed of with regular trash. When you add fluid to the auto...
Page 245 Section 4 Run the engine at idle speed Check the fluid level at every oil change. for about minutes. The fluid should be at the normal With the engine running at (82-93°() idle speed, remove the operating temperature dipstick, wipe it clean and when you check it.
Page 246: Manual Transmission Fluid (If Fitted)
Service and Maintenance Re-check fluid level after Manual Transmission Fluid NOTICE filling. (If fitted) Too much or too little fluid can When re-installing the dipstick, It is not necessary to check the damage your transmission. make sure to flip the handle transmission fluid in your vehicle, back down to lock the dipstick The transmission could...
Page 247: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (Manual Transmission)
Section 4 See the "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Check the fluid only when the engine is off, the vehicle is parked (Manual Transmission) on a level surface and the transmis The clutch linkage in your vehicle sion is cool enough for you to is self-adjusting.
Page 248: Transfer Case Lubricant (Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles)
Service and Maintenance Transfer Case Lubricant See the "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" chart later in this (Full- Time Four- Wheel section to determine what kind of Drive Vehicles) fluid to use. As it is difficult to perform the procedure yourself, have the fluid level checked or changed by your dealer or service centre.
Page 249: Front Axle Lubricant
Section 4 Front Axle Lubricant Rear Axle Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly It is not necessary to regularly check the fluid unless you suspect check the fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 250: Power Steering Fluid
Service and Maintenance 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 4. Remove the cap again and check the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 251 Section 4 It is not a good idea to "top up" To prevent contamination of the your brake fluid. Adding brake brake fluid, make sure the brake fluid will not correct a leak. If you reservoir and cap are thoroughly add fluid when the linings are clean before removing the cap.
Page 252: Windscreen Washer Fluid
Service and Maintenance Battery NOTICE Your vehicle is fitted with a battery that Don't mix water with ready • requires no periodic maintenance. to-use washer fluid. It could You will never have to add freeze and damage washer • water to the battery. system components.
Page 253: Air Cleaner/Filter
Section 4 & & CAUTION CAUTION Do not use a match or flame The air filter must be placed near a vehicle's battery. If you properly unless you are doing need more light, use a repairs or maintenance work. flashlight. If the engine is started with the Do not smoke near a vehicle's air filter improperly positioned,...
Page 254: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance • RECOMMENDED FlUIDS AND lUBRICANTS FLUID LUBRICANT USAGE Engine Oil Engine oil rated API SL/SM (ILSAC GF-3/GF-4) grade SAE 5W-30 or SAE 1 OW-30. For more information, see "Engine Oil" earlier in this section. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® coolant. See "Engine Coolant"...
Page 255 Section 4 Inflation • TYRES (Continued) CAUTION Your new vehicle comes with high See the tyre information label for Do not under-inflate your • quality tyres made by a leading your vehicle's tyre inflation tyres. Under-inflating the tyre manufacturer. specifications. tyres could cause them to If you ever have questions about To determine the location of your...
Page 256 Service and Maintenance check an d a d just tyre Maintaining the cold tyre pressure NOTICE pressure: indicated on the tyre information label leads to better fuel economy, Improper tyre pressure You cannot tell if your tyres are longer tyre life, a more comfort promotes adverse effects in tyre properly inflated simply by looking able ride and better overall...
Page 257: Inspection And Rotation
Section 4 If you overfill the tyre, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the centre of the tyre valve. Re-check the tyre pressure. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Page 258 Service and Maintenance & & CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on Incorrect wheel nuts or improp Improperly tightened wheel the parts to which it is fastened, erly tightened wheel nuts can nuts can lead to brake pulsation can make the wheel nuts cause the wheel to become and rotor damage.
Page 259: Tyre Replacement
Section 4 If you can see the tread wear The tyre information label says indicators at three places around the what size tyres you need. tyre, as in this picture, you need a To determine the location of your new tyre. Here are other things that vehicle's tyre information label, see mean you need to get a new tyre: "Vehicle Loading"...
Page 260: Tyre Chains
Service and Maintenance Tyre Chains CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Do not install tyre chains on the Never drive faster than the Driving too fast or spinning the front tyres. speed for which your tyres are wheels with chains on will damage the vehicle. rated, regardless of the legal CAUTION speed limit.
Page 261: Wheel Alignment And Tyre Balancing
Section 4 Spare Tyre •WHEELS NOTICE See "Changing a Flat Tyre" in Wheel Alignment and Tyre Use tyre chains only where Section 5. legal, and only when you must. Balancing Use chains that are the correct If there is unusual tyre wear or if size for your tyres.
Page 262: Wheel Replacement
Service and Maintenance Wheel Replacement & & CAUTION CAUTION Replace any wheel that is bent, Using the wrong replacement Putting a used wheel on the cracked, or badly rusted or corrod parts could be dangerous. It vehicle is dangerous. ed. If wheel nuts keep coming could affect the braking and You would not know how the loose, the wheel, wheel nuts and...
Page 263 Section 4 & & CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on Never use oil or grease on studs Improperly tightened wheel the parts to which it is fastened, or nuts. If you do, the nuts nuts can lead to brake pulsation can make the wheel nuts might come loose.
Page 264: Vehicle Identification Number
Service and Maintenance Each character or digit in a vehicle identification number serves a •VEHIClE purpose in identifying your vehicle. Use the following chart to help you IDENTIFICATION understand your vehicle's identification number. NUMBER Understanding Your Vehicle Identification Number The primary location for the vehi Character Character Position cle identification number is on the...
Page 265: Safety Compliance Label
Section 4 • SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL This label is located inside the glove box. It is very helpful if you ..,_ IJOT OMCOAPORAfiOM -•110. '"• � •o ever need to order parts. -l..oM_ ..__ � On this label, you will find the following information: the vehicle identification •...
Page 266: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Service and Maintenance • FUSES AND CIRCUIT The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits BREAKERS by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. NOTICE This greatly reduces the chance of Adding some electrical equip fires caused by electrical problems.
Page 267 Section 4 To remove the fuse box cover, You can remove fuses with a fuse Look at the silver-coloured band press the tabs on the cover, then extractor. inside the fuse. If the band is lift the cover off. broken or melted®, replace the fuse.
Page 268: Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Service and Maintenance Fuse Usage Roof Light Battery; Ignition Switch Front Wiper Regulated Voltage Control Power Power Door Locks Sun Roof; Front Washer Pump Headlight Levelling Air Compressor Transfer Case Control Module Radio; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Display Body Control Module Rear Wiper Motor Rear Wiper Pump Switch Engine Compartment Fuse Box...
Page 269 Section 4 Engine Compartment Fuse Box (Continued) Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Powertrain Control Module 1 Cruise Control; Inside Rear-view Mirror Mass Air Flow Sensor; Purge Solenoid Front Parking Lights Injector Left Side Rear Parking Light Front Fog Lights Amplifier Powertrain Control Module B Horn Air Bag Right Side Headlight...
Page 270 Service and Maintenance Engine Compartment Fuse Box (Continued) Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Spare Air Pump Auxiliary Power 1 Right Side Power Window ® ® Stabilitrak System (If fitted); Anti-lock Anti-lock Brake System; Stabilitrak Solenoid (!f fitted) Brake System ® Power Heater Switch Anti-lock Brake System;...
Page 271 Section 4 Engine Compartment Fuse Box (Continued) Relay Relay Fuel Pump Rear Fog Lights (If fitted) Front Fog Lights Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning High Beam Headlights; Low Beam Headlights Retained Accessory Power Rear Demister Parking Lights Windscreen Wiper On/Off Diode Windscreen Wiper High/Low Wiper Diode...
Page 272 Service and Maintenance • BULB REPLACEMENT Remove the electrical connec tor by pushing the tab. See your dealer for any bulb Pull the bulb socket out and changing procedure not listed in replace it with a new one. this section. Connect the electrical connec...
Page 273 Section 4 Pull the light assembly away Re-install the lamp assembly. from the vehicle. When re-installing the light Turn the bulb socket anti assembly, align the pins on clockwise to remove it. the light assembly with the retainer tabs in the vehicle's Grasp the socket firmly and body.
Page 274: Replacement Bulb Specifications
Service and Maintenance • REPLACEMENT BUlB SPECIFICATIONS Headlight Bulbs H-1 3 ..........................Rear Turn Signal Light ......................
Page 275: Specifications And Capacities
Section 4 • SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Component Specifications VORTEC Engine Type 3.7l .............................. VIN Code ............................E Wheel Nut Torque ........................140 Nm Capacities (Approximate) Fuel Tank ............................
Page 276: Appearance Care
Service and Maintenance • APPEARANCE CARE General Motors offers products See your dealer for more information. specially designed to maintain the & CAUTION appearance and to help care for your vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the safety belt webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid.
Page 277: Problems On The Road
Section 5 Problems on the Road Jump Starting Your Vehicle Gets Stuck ......300 ........... Towing Rocking Your Vehicle ........301 ............Recovery Hooks ..........302 Engine Overheating ........Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Checking and Adding Coolant 30 3...
Page 278: Jump Starting
Problems on the Road JUMP STARTING • & NOTICE CAUTION If your battery is flat, you may use Trying to start your vehicle by Every new GM vehicle uses a another vehicle and some jumper pushing or pulling it won't work battery that requires no mainte...
Page 279 Section 5 To jump start your vehicle, To ensure that the vehicles do NOTICE follow these steps: not roll, set the park brake firmly on both vehicles If you leave the radio or other NOTICE involved in the jump starting accessories on, they could be procedure.
Page 280 Problems on the Road Your vehicle has a remote Do not connect the negative ® ® negative (-) battery terminal. ) lead to the negative (-) ter minal on the flat battery be The remote negative ( cause this can cause sparks. terminal (marked GND) is located near the front of the Connect the positive ( +)
Page 281 Section 5 Now take the negative ( Attach the lead at least NOTICE inches) away from the flat (black) lead. First connect it to the good battery's negative (-) battery, but not near engine Damage to your vehicle may parts that move. terminal.
Page 282: Towing
Problems on the Road .TOWING The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the engine coolant See your dealer or a professional temperature. If the pointer reaches towing service if you need to have the shaded warning area of the your vehicle towed. gauge, the engine is too hot! An overheat warning message may appear in the driver...
Page 283 Section 5 If you get the overheat warning If there is still no sign of steam, If the coolant level is low, there with no sign of steam: press the accelerator pedal until may be a leak in the cooling the engine speed is about twice as system.
Page 284: Checking And Adding Coolant
Problems on the Road The level should be at or above the NOTICE FULL COLD mark. Running your engine without If the coolant level is low, add a coolant could cause engine 50/50 mixture of water and damage that wouldn't be DEX-COOL ®...
Page 285 Section 5 & NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION If there is too much water in the Do not substitute any liquids for Steam and scalding liquids from coolant mixture, the liquid the proper coolant mixture. a hot cooling system can blow could freeze and crack the Otherwise, premature corro...
Page 286 Problems on the Road Note: Fill the radiator with the right mixture, up to the base of the If, at any time during this filler neck. procedure, coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, Then go over to the coolant re-install the radiator pressure recovery tank and fill it up to cap.
Page 287: Engine Fan Noise
Section 5 • ENGINE FAN NOISE • CHANGING A FLAT TYRE Your vehicle is fitted with a clutched engine cooling fan. CAUTION Under most driving conditions, All passengers must be out of the fan clutch is not fully engaged. • the vehicle when it is being This improves fuel economy and jacked.
Page 288 Problems on the Road (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Use the jack only for lifting The jack provided with your To help prevent the vehicle • the vehicle when changing vehicle is designed only for from moving while changing wheels.
Page 289: Jack And Spare Tyre Removal
Section 5 jack and Spare Tyre & (Continued) CAUTION Removal Do not start the vehicle while • The jack storage bag and tool bag it is raised on the jack. are located in the swing-gate. Before jacking, have all pas •...
Page 290 Problems on the Road Unfasten the straps holding The spare tyre is attached to the Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel blocks to the jack. tyre carrier on the outside of the take off the tyre. vehicle. Remove the jack and wheel For wheels with a wheel lock blocks...
Page 291: Changing The Flat Tyre
Section 5 NOTICE Make sure the spare tyre cover is completely closed before opening the swing-gate. Opening the swing-gate with the spare tyre cover unlatched could damage the vehicle. Changing the Flat Tyre Loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel wrench. Do not .
Page 292 Problems on the Road Place the jack under the - If the flat tyre is on a front - If the flat tyre is on a rear wheel, place the jack on wheel, place the jack under jacking point nearest the the front lower control the rear axle.
Page 293 Section 5 Raise the vehicle off the CAUTION ground until there is room for Getting under a vehicle when it the spare tyre to fit. is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle when it is supported...
Page 294 Problems on the Road & 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. When you change a wheeL remove anv rust or dirt from th places wh...
Page 295 Section 5 & 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. Place the spare tyre on the wheel mounting surface. Install the wheel nuts with the Tighten the nuts firmly with a rounded end toward the wrench in the pattern shown...
Page 296 Problems on the Road Store all the equipment in the & CAUTION NOTICE proper storage areas. Incorrect wheel nuts or improp Improperly tightened wheel Store the flat tyre where the erly tightened wheel nuts can nuts can lead to brake pulsation spare tyre was stored.
Page 297: Storing Tyre And Jacking Equipment
Section 5 Storing Tyre and jacking When you install the wheel NOTICE Equipment and tyre, you must also Make sure the spare tyre cover re-install the centre cap. Place To stow a rear-mounted tyre: is completely closed before the cap on the wheel and tap opening the swing-gate.
Page 298 Problems on the Road CAUTION Storing a jack, a tyre or other equipment in the passenger's compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store a!! these in the proper place. To stow the equipment: Place the jack storage bag behind the tabs in the swing...
Page 299: Rear-Mounted Spare Tyre
Section 5 Rear-Mounted Spare Tyre Always close and latch the spare Have a damaged or flat road tyre tyre cover (if fitted). repaired as soon as you can. The spare tyre is attached to the Of course it is best to replace your tyre carrier on the outside of the NOTICE spare with a road tyre as soon as...
Page 300: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Problems on the Road • IF YOUR VEHICLE GETS & CAUTION NOTICE STUCK If you let your tyres spin at high Spinning the wheels can If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, speed, they could explode. You destroy parts of the vehicle, mud, ice or snow, you will need to or others could be injured.
Page 301: Rocking Your Vehicle
Section 5 Rocking Your Vehicle Then, with the wheels straight The rocking motion may free the ahead, do the following: vehicle. To free your vehicle when it is Shift the transmission back If it does not, you may need to stuck: and forth between (Reverse)
Page 302: Recovery Hooks
Problems on the Road You may use them to pull the vehi cle out if it is stuck in sand, mud, snow, etc. During use, keep people away from the vicinity of the recovery hooks and any chains or cables. Always pull the vehicle straight out.
Page 303: Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Section 5 • DATA COllECTION Stored information may be used to Law enforcement agencies or help diagnose and repair malfunc others may have equipment that AND EVENT DATA tions. It can also be used to can retrieve the information if they RECORDERS improve driving safety and crash have access to the vehicle or to the...
Page 305 Index Audio - Sound System with CD Player (MP3 Compatible) ..........67, 68 Accessories- Retained Accessory Power .... 125, 176 Automatic Headlight System ........58 Accessory Power Outlet ......... 24, 55 Axle - Front Axle Lubricant ......... 249 Add -On Equipment ........... 230 Axle- Locking Rear Axle ..........
Page 306 Index (Continued) Cargo -lyre and Loading Information Label ..... 219 Cargo -Vehicle Loading ..........218 Brakes ................ Cautions - Important Safety Precautions ....6-20 Brakes- Adjustment ........... 216 Chains- Trailer Towing Safety Chains ......224 Brakes- Anti - lock Brakes ..........216 Chains -lyre Chains ...........
Page 307 Index C (Continued) Demister- Rear Window ..........Dipstick- Automatic Transmission Dipstick Compass- Calibration .............. 27, 39 Display- Driver Information Centre Compass - Operation ..............27, 39, 40 Displays- Language Selection 11 3 Compass - Variance ....
Page 308 Index 236, 253 Electric Power Management Filter- Air Cleaner/Filter ................236, 268 1 78 Electrical- Engine Compartment Fuse Box Flooding - Engine Flooding ..........Fluid-Automatic Transmission Fluid Electrical - Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......
Page 309 Index (Continued) Fuel - Fuel Gauge Identification - Vehicle Identification ............Fuel- Fuel Tank Number ........................Full -Time Four - Wheel Drive Ignition- Ignition Switch ........
Page 310 Index Light - Brake System Warning Light ....30, 126 Light - Charging System Light jack and Spare lyre Removal ....... Light - Cruise Control Light .. 287, 291 jacking ................Light- Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light jacking - Storing lyre and jacking ..
Page 311 Index (Continued) Maintenance - Brake Fluid Reservoir ......Maintenance - Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Lights- Main Switch ..............Maintenance- Checking and Adding Coolant 57, 58 Lights- Parking Lights ............Maintenance - Engine Coolant Lights - Reading Lights ........
Page 312 Index (Continued) Oil - Oil Fill Cap ............27, 39, 40 Oil - Oil Life Monitor Mirrors- Automatic Inside Day/Night Mirror with ........Oil - Oil Pressure Warning Light Compass and Temperature Display ........
Page 313 Index Confirmation ..........27, 39, 43 Restraint System - Warning Light ....... 14 3 Rack - Luggage Carrier ..........122 Restraints - Air Bag ............144 Radiator- Radiator Cap ..........236 Restraints - Child Restraint Top Strap ......162 Radio 24, 66 ..............
Page 314 Index Seats - Power Seat Controls ........128 Seats - Rear Seats ............1 31 Safety-Air Bag ............144 Seats - Seat Controls ........... 1 28 Safety- Child Restraint Top Strap ......162 Security- Passlock® System ........168 Safety - Child Restraints ..........156 Security - Theft Deterrent System .......
Page 315 Index 192, 209 (Continued) Steps- Side Steps ..........Storage Specifications ............................ Storage - Cargo Cover Specifications- Component Specifications ..............119, 124 Storage- Convenience Net Specifications- Replacement Bulb Specifications ........Storage - Cup holders Speedometer ..........
Page 316 Index (Continued) Transfer Case- Transfer Case Lubricant ...... Transmission Theft Deterrent- Passlock® System ..................179, 275 Transmission- Automatic Theft Deterrent - Theft Deterrent System ....
Page 317 Index (Continued) Warning Light - Malfunction Indicator Light ....Warning Light- Security System Light lyres - Rear - Mounted Spare lyre ............Warning Lights 287, 291 lyres -Spare lyre ......................11 0 Washer- Rear Window lyres -lyre and Loading ..........

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