Download Print this page

Chevrolet Pontiac Wave 2006 Owner's Manual

page of 366

/ 366
Contents
Table of Contents
Bookmarks

Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual

2006 Pontiac Wave Owner Manual

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

Front Seats

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

Rear Seats

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

Safety Belts

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

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-29

Airbag System

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

Restraint System Check

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

Keys

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

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-7

Windows

................................................. 2-12

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

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

Storage Areas

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

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-35

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-18

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Secondary Information Center (SIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-39

............................ 1-69

............................ 2-14

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

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

........ 3-23

............ 3-31

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-33

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

Service

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

Fuel

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

Checking Things Under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-41

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-47

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-70

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-80

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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

Maintenance Schedule

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

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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

M

............... 5-10

.................................... 5-41

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

................................. 5-79

..................... 5-87

...... 5-88

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

........... 7-2

........................... 7-13

..... 4-2

Table of Contents

Advertisement

Chapters

Table of Contents

Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Pontiac Wave 2006 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Chevrolet Pontiac Wave 2006

Page 1 2006 Pontiac Wave Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-7 ........... 4-33 Safety Belts ..........1-12 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2 Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, How to Use This Manual and the PONTIAC Emblem are registered trademarks; and the name WAVE is a trademark of General Many people read the owner manual from beginning to Motors Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, There are a number of safety cautions in this book. you or others could be hurt.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraint Systems .........1-35 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-40 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ......1-3 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Reclining Seatbacks ........1-3 (LATCH) ..........1-42 Head Restraints ..........1-6 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...........1-49 Rear Seats ............1-7...
Page 8 Front Seats Pull up and hold the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 9 Driver Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the height of the driver’s seat cushion, CAUTION: turn the knob located on the outboard side of If the seatback is not locked, it could move the seat cushion. forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 10 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 11 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 12 Head Restraints Push the release button in and press down on the head restraint to lower it. To remove the head restraint, pull it all the way up. Then push the release button in and lift the head restraint from the guide sleeve. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint Replace the head restraint and reset it in the original is closest to the top of your head.
Page 13 Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) Folding the Seatback The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. To fold down the seatback, do the following: 3. Pull up the release knob located on top of the rear seatback.
Page 14 To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 15 Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) 4. Move the safety belt buckles and safety belt in the center seating position out of the space between Folding the Rear Seats the seatback and the seat cushion so they are not in the way as the seat is being folded. The rear seats can be folded to increase cargo space.
Page 16 Unfolding the Seats To return the rear seats to the normal seating position, do the following: 1. Unclip the hook from the front seat head restraint. 2. Remove the safety belt buckles and center seat safety belt from the storage area. Notice: Damage to the safety belt buckle or rear seat locking mechanism can occur if the safety belt and buckles are pinched under the rear seat...
Page 17 5. Lift the seatback up and push it back to its original latched position. 6. Unhook the safety belts in the outboard seating positions from the retaining clips. 7. Return the safety belt buckles and the center seat safety belt to their original position between the rear seatback and the seat cushion.
Page 18 Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 19 Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
Page 20 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-14...
Page 21 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-15...
Page 22 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 23: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Driver Position If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Lap-Shoulder Belt You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear accident —...
Page 24 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-28. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 29: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 30: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-17. seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 31 Rear Seat Outside Positions 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Be sure you are using the correct buckle and that Lap-Shoulder Belt the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts.
Page 32 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 33 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 34: Center Rear Passenger Position
Center Rear Passenger Position Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has a removable safety belt in the center Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver rear seating position. and right front passenger. Although you cannot see them, they are located on the retractor part of the safety Here is how to use the center rear safety belt.
Page 35: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 36 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 37 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 38: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 39 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly Children who are up against, or very close to, become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously arms.
Page 40 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. into consideration not only the child’s weight, height This is necessary because a newborn infant’s and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 41: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 42 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the seating surface against the back of the infant. the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes The harness system holds the infant in place and, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 43 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 44 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems the Vehicle must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.
Page 45 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the child within the child restraint. One system, the three-point A child can be seriously injured or killed in a harness, has straps that come down over each of the crash if the child is not properly secured in the infant’s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch.
Page 46: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a seriously injured or killed if the right front rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing...
Page 47 There are a couple of things you need to know about If you use two child using child restraints in your rear seat: restraints in the rear outside seating positions, If you use a child restraint the safety belt for the in the center rear seating center rear seat position position, the safety belts...
Page 48: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint equipped with LATCH Children (LATCH) attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child Your vehicle has the LATCH system.
Page 49 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the position that will accommodate a child restraint with vehicle.
Page 50 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Locations Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing (Top Tether Anchor): child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be Seating positions with...
Page 51 Hatchback models may have zippers over the lower anchor areas. If so, unzip the seat cover below the labels to access each lower anchor. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover.
Page 52 The cargo shade should remain off while the top tether is in use. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether...
Page 53 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in CAUTION: the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect anchor or attachment to come loose or even...
Page 54 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that If the position you are the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the using does not have a top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. head restraint and you are Refer to the child restraint instructions and using a dual tether, the following steps:...
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-42. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint.
Page 56 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 57: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the 6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top Right Front Seat Position tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag.
Page 58 A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the the right front seat position, move the seat as far rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Page 59 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1.
Page 60 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-54...
Page 61 If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbol is not lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint. If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the off symbol is still not lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 62: Airbag System
Airbag System Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle CAUTION: may also have side impact airbags. Side impact airbags are available for the driver and right front passenger.
Page 63 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: They are not designed to inﬂate in rollover, Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate rear crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for with great force, faster than the blink of an some unrestrained occupants, frontal airbags eye.
Page 64: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 65 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact airbag panel on the passenger’s side. is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-59...
Page 66: When Should An Airbag Inflate
CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any...
Page 67 Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not The frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) based on how fast your vehicle is traveling. It depends are not intended to inﬂate during vehicle rollovers, largely on what you hit, the direction of the impact rear impacts, or in many side impacts.
Page 68: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? Side impact airbags would not help you in many types of collisions, including many frontal or near frontal collisions, and rear impacts, primarily because an In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing occupant’s motion is not toward those airbags. system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
Page 69 There will be some smoke and dust coming from the In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, vents in the deﬂated airbags. Airbag inﬂation does windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop right front passenger airbag.
Page 70: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system works with a sensor that is part of the right front passenger’s seat cushion. The sensor is designed to detect the presence of a Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger position.
Page 71 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side airbag CAUTION: (if equipped) if: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be • the system determines that an infant is present in a seriously injured or killed if the right front rear-facing infant seat...
Page 72 If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbol For some children who have outgrown child restraints is not lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped), depending...
Page 73 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped).
Page 74: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. Is there anything I might add to the front or There are parts of the airbag system in several places sides of the vehicle that could keep the around your vehicle.
Page 75: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether Checking the Restraint Systems this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 76: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH After a Crash system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision.
Page 77 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-20 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Automatic Transaxle Operation .......2-21 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Manual Transaxle Operation ......2-24 Parking Brake ..........2-26 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Shifting Into Park (P) Door Locks ............2-7 (Automatic Transaxle) ........2-27 Central Door Unlocking System ......2-8...
Page 78: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 79 One key is used for the For vehicle security, keep the key tag in a safe place and ignition, the doors and all also record the key number somewhere other than inside other locks. of the vehicle. If you lose your key, you will be able to have a new one made easily using the tag.
Page 80: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer If the vehicle has the keyless entry system, it operates to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 81: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System (Unlock): Press this button to unlock all of the doors. The hazard lamps will ﬂash twice to indicate that Operation unlocking has occurred and that the theft-deterrent system is deactivated. You can lock and unlock your doors from about 20 ft (6 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 82 Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter, do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless 1. Remove the screw from the back of the cover and entry transmitter should last about two years. open the cover of the transmitter.
Page 83: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Door Locks Operation on page 2-5. To manually unlock the doors from the outside, insert CAUTION: the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 84: Central Door Unlocking System
Central Door Unlocking System Rear Door Security Locks The central door unlocking system is activated from the Your vehicle has rear door driver’s door. security locks on each rear door that help prevent From the outside, you can lock or unlock all the doors passengers from opening by using either the key or the remote keyless entry the rear doors on your...
Page 85: Lockout Protection
Opening a Rear Door When the Trunk (Sedan) Security Lock is On CAUTION: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Open the door from the outside. It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid If you do not cancel the security lock, adults or older children who ride in the rear will not be able to open the open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can rear door from the inside.
Page 86 Remote Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release Open the trunk from inside handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing your vehicle by pulling up items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. the release lever located The emergency trunk release handle is only to the left side of the...
Page 87: Liftgate (Hatchback)
Liftgate (Hatchback) To open the liftgate on your hatchback from outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it counterclockwise or use the remote keyless entry CAUTION: transmitter, if equipped. Then pull up the handle above the license plate to open the liftgate.
Page 88: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 89: Power Windows
Power Windows Window Lockout The window lockout is located with the driver’s power window switches. Press the lockout button to stop the front and rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still operate all the windows with the lockout on. Press the lockout button again to return to normal window operation.
Page 90: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems 3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. • The LED light on the transmitter will ﬂash once. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent •...
Page 91 How the System Alarm is Activated To avoid activating the alarm by accident, do one of the following: If a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened without using • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door using the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the the key.
Page 92: Immobilizer
Immobilizer Immobilizer Operation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Your vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent system. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: The immobilizer system prevents your vehicle from being started by unauthorized persons. 1.
Page 93: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light continues ﬂashing, the key Vehicle may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. New Vehicle Break-In If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another key.
Page 94: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with With the key in the ignition your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. switch, you can turn the If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while key to four different...
Page 95: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 2. If it does not start, wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition to Automatic Transaxle START. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When the engine has run about 10 seconds to Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Page 96 Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. could cause an electrical shock.
Page 97 Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 98 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart while you are When shifting from NEUTRAL (N) to REVERSE (R), already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use you need to apply the regular brake and push the shift NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Page 99 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4): This position is for FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power normal driving. but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the When operating your vehicle in severe cold conditions shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle will not shift the transaxle may be prevented from shifting into...
Page 100 Hold Mode Hold Mode Features Winter Function If your vehicle’s transaxle has hold mode, you can select this mode to drive with some characteristics of a Select hold mode while in AUTOMATIC manual transaxle. With hold mode turned on, the OVERDRIVE (D4) to help the vehicle maintain automatic transaxle will stay in a speciﬁc gear range.
Page 101 Here is how to operate your manual transaxle: REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal, lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly FIRST (1).
Page 102: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Page 103: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle) (Automatic Transaxle) CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running.
Page 104 Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the Your automatic transaxle vehicle has an automatic vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in transaxle shift lock control system.
Page 105: Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)
Parking Your Vehicle 4. Insert the key into the shift-lock release slot (Manual Transaxle) and press and hold the key. Before leaving your vehicle, do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. 2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the gear position as stated below: •...
Page 106: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 107: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with CAUTION: the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 108: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Manual Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you Manual Rearview Mirror are sitting in a comfortable driving position. While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle.
Page 109: Outside Power Mirror
Outside Power Mirror Outside Convex Mirror Your vehicle may have an outside power mirror control that adjusts the passenger’s side mirror. CAUTION: The control for the power mirror is located on the A convex mirror can make things (like other driver’s door panel, vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
Page 110: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward. Cupholder(s) The two cupholders are located in the center instrument panel, below the climate control system. To use the cupholder, push in on its outer edge. Then pull out the cupholder.
Page 111: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Sunglasses Storage Compartment Sunroof If the vehicle has this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is turned to ON. The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it can be opened all of the way.
Page 112 NOTES 2-36...
Page 113 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-18 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Climate Control System .........3-18 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-21 Horn .............3-6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....3-22 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-23 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-24 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7...
Page 114 Section 3 Instrument Panel Secondary Information Center (SIC) ....3-31 Audio System(s) ..........3-39 Clock ............3-32 AM-FM Radio ..........3-40 Safety Belt Reminder Light ......3-32 Radio with CD Airbag Readiness Light ........3-32 (Single Display, Base Level) .......3-42 Charging System Light ........3-33 Radio with CD (Single Display, MP3) ....3-46 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .....3-34 Radio with CD Hold Mode Light ...........3-34...
Page 115 NOTES...
Page 116: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 117 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21. G. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel H. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-39. Cluster on page 3-24.
Page 118: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. wheel pad to sound the horn. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 119: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 120: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is turned to ON.
Page 121: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. To wash your windshield, pull the windshield OFF: Move the lever to this position to turn off the washer/wiper lever toward you with the ignition windshield wipers.
Page 122: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more without CAUTION: keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 24 mph (39 km/h).
Page 123 Setting Cruise Control 3. Press the SET button and release it. The cruise control light will come on to show you that the cruise control is on. CAUTION: 4. Take your foot off the accelerate pedal. Resuming a Set Speed If you leave your cruise control on when you Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed are not using cruise, you might hit a button...
Page 124 Increasing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 125: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp band has three positions: (Headlamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the following: • Taillamps • License Plate Lamp • Instrument Panel Lights The headlamps will automatically turn off when the ignition key is turned to lock or accessory.
Page 126: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder An indicator light on instrument panel cluster will come on when the DRL system is on. If you open the driver’s door with the ignition turned to When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker LOCK or ACC while leaving the lamps on, you will lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights hear a warning chime.
Page 127: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better This feature controls the brightness of the instrument visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The control for the panel lights. fog lamps is a band located on the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever.
Page 128: Dome Lamp
Dome Lamp Accessory Power Outlet(s) Your vehicle will have one of the following dome lamp With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in switches. auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet is located next to the parking brake on the center console.
Page 129: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment instrument panel.
Page 130: Climate Controls
Climate Controls In any setting other than off, the fan will run continuously with the ignition on. The fan must be on in order for the air conditioning compressor to run. Climate Control System To change the current mode, select one of the following from the right knob: With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 131 If your vehicle has a recirculation button (uplevel model), compressor on and off. When the A/C button is pressed, press the button to turn the recirculation mode on. an indicator light in the button will come on to let you When the button is pressed, an indicator light in the know that air conditioning is activated.
Page 132 Defogging and Defrosting (Defrost): This mode directs the air to the windshield and the outboard outlets for the side Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity windows. A small amount of air is also directed to the or moisture condensing on the cool window glass.
Page 133: Outlet Adjustment
< Outlet Adjustment (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window and outside mirror defogger on or Use the knob located in the center of each outlet to off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let change the direction of the airﬂow.
Page 134: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may have a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. It is located behind the glove box and can be accessed after removing the glove box from its housing. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module.
Page 135: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 136: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
Page 137: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer To reset each trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button. The reset button resets only the trip odometer that is being displayed. Each trip odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both must be reset individually.
Page 138: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator CAUTION: Your vehicle has a passenger airbag status indicator in the clock, If the off symbol in the passenger airbag located in the center of status indicator does not come on when you the instrument panel. have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned...
Page 139: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light CAUTION: Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, If the airbag readiness light in the instrument you need both parts working well.
Page 140: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the Your vehicle has an ﬂoor.
Page 141: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light If equipped, this light comes on whenever you This light will come on set your cruise control. when the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are on. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off.
Page 142: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage • The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. Your fuel gage tells you • The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the about how much fuel you ignition. have left when the ignition is turned to ON.
Page 143: Secondary Information Center (Sic)
Secondary Information Center (SIC) The secondary information center (SIC) displays some of the warning lights and indicators. The SIC is located in the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. The digital clock is also located in the center of the SIC.
Page 144: Clock
Clock Airbag Readiness Light Your vehicle has a digital clock. The clock is located in There is an airbag readiness light on the secondary the secondary instrument cluster on the center of the information center (SIC), which shows the airbag instrument panel, above the center air outlets.
Page 145: Charging System Light
Charging System Light CAUTION: The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when If the airbag readiness light stays on after you you turn on the ignition, start your vehicle, it means the airbag system and the engine is not may not be working properly.
Page 146: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to ON. This is normal. Warning Light If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If your vehicle has an anti-lock brake system, Hold Mode Light...
Page 147: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, Check Engine Light and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could Your vehicle is equipped lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by with a computer which...
Page 148 When the ignition is on, this light should come on and If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, should go out after a few seconds as a check to stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. show you it is working.
Page 149 Emissions Inspection and Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will Some state/provincial and local governments have or cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 150: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light CAUTION: If you have low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after you start your Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. engine, or come on when If you do, your engine can become so hot that you are driving.
Page 151: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the If your vehicle has this pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. feature, the fog lamps light will come on when the Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer fog lamps are in use.
Page 152: Am-Fm Radio
AM-FM Radio Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: •...
Page 153 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) (Scan): Press this knob until SCAN ﬂashes on the display, then press either the up or the down (Bass/Treble): Press this button until BAS appears arrow buttons to determine the direction for the radio to on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase scan the stations.
Page 154: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Setting Preset Stations (Single Display, Base Level) Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM/FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3.
Page 155 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) SOUND (Bass/Treble): Press this button until BAS SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to between the right and the left speakers, press this button increase or to decrease the bass.
Page 156 Playing a CD the CD will not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-72 for Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. more information. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD.
Page 157 CD Messages 4 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the display. Press this pushbutton again to CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display turn off random play. and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: TRACK (Previous/Next Track): Turn this knob one...
Page 158 Radio with CD (Single Display, MP3) Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM/FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3.
Page 159 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) SOUND (Bass/Treble): Press this button until BAS SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance appears on the display. Turn the volume knob to between the right and the left speakers, press this button increase or to decrease the bass.
Page 160 Playing a CD loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, The player will pull it in and the CD should begin the CD will not play properly.
Page 161 2 RPT (Repeat): Press this pushbutton to repeat the TUN (Forward/Reverse): Turn this knob and wait current track. RPT will appear on the display. Press this momentarily for the system to fast forward or to reverse pushbutton again to turn off repeat play. through the current track.
Page 162 Using an MP3 CD The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 ﬁles. MP3 Format Long ﬁle names, folder names, or playlist names may use more disc memory space than necessary. If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: To conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of •...
Page 163 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the Tracks will be played in the following order: ﬁle structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no • Play will begin from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist compressed ﬁles directly beneath them, the player will and will continue sequentially through all tracks in advance to the next folder in the ﬁle structure that...
Page 164 Preprogrammed Playlists If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality You can access preprogrammed playlists which of the music that has been recorded, and the way the were created by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real CD-R has been handled.
Page 165 CD Messages If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display All of the CD functions work the same while playing an and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the MP3, except for those listed here.
Page 166: Radio With Cd (Double Display, Mp3/Wma)
Radio with CD Finding a Station (Double Display, MP3/WMA) AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. The display will show the selection. FM: Press this button to switch to an FM station. The display will show the selection. TUNE: Press this button to select radio stations.
Page 167 Automatic Store 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for longer than two seconds. The preset button number Press this button for longer than two seconds to use one through six will ﬂash on the display when the Automatic Store.
Page 168 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Setting the Equalization The order for customized equalization settings are SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance EQ OFF, CLASSIC, DANCE, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, between the right and the left speakers, press this button VOICE, TECHNO, EQ OFF. until BAL appears on the display.
Page 169 Playing a CD loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, The player will pull it in and the CD should begin the CD will not play properly.
Page 170 2 RPT (Repeat): Press this button to repeat the current FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD track. RPT will appear on the display. Press this is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside button again to turn off repeat play.
Page 171 Using an MP3 CD The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 5 sessions, and 999 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names MP3 Format and folder names may use more disc memory space than necessary. To conserve space on the disc, If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personal minimize the length of the ﬁle and folder names.
Page 172 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the Tracks will be played in the following order: ﬁle structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no • Playback will begin from the ﬁrst track under the compressed ﬁles directly beneath them, the player will root directory.
Page 173 Playing an MP3/WMA the CD will not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-72 for more With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, information. label side up. The player will pull it in, Loading, then If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD.
Page 174 CD Messages DIR (Directory): Press this button to repeat the tracks in the current directory. DIR will appear on the display. CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display Press this button again to repeat the tracks in all of and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the the directories.
Page 175: Radio With Six-Disc Cd (Double Display, Mp3/Wma)
Radio with Six-Disc CD Finding a Station (Double Display, MP3/WMA) AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. The display will show the selection. FM: Press this button to switch to an FM station. The display will show the selection. TUNE: Press this button to select radio stations.
Page 176 Automatic Store 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for longer than two seconds. The preset button number Press this button for longer than two seconds to use one through six will ﬂash on the display when the Automatic Store.
Page 177 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Setting the Equalization The order for customized equalization settings are SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance EQ OFF, CLASSIC, DANCE, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, between the right and the left speakers, press this button VOICE, TECHNO, EQ OFF. until BAL appears on the display.
Page 178 Playing a CD(s) If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When a CD is in LOAD: Press this button to load CDs into the CD the player and the ignition is turned on, the radio must player.
Page 179 Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more 6 CDC + (Next CDC): Press this button to go forward than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to the start of the next CDC. to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the down damage the CD player.
Page 180 Using an MP3 CD The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 5 sessions, and 999 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names, MP3 Format folder names may use more disc memory space than necessary. To conserve space on the disc, If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personal minimize the length of the ﬁle, folder names.
Page 181 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the Tracks will be played in the following order: ﬁle structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no • Playback will begin from the ﬁrst track under the compressed ﬁles directly beneath them, the player will root directory.
Page 182 Playing an MP3/WMA the CD will not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-72 for more With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, information. label side up. The player will pull it in, Loading, then If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD.
Page 183 CD Messages 1 DIR (Directory): Press this button to repeat the tracks in the current directory. DIR will appear on the display. CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the Press this button again to repeat the tracks in all of following reasons: the directories.
Page 184: Radio Reception
Radio Reception Care of Your CDs You may experience frequency interference and static Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone or other protective cases and away from direct chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and sunlight and dust.
Page 185: Fixed Mast Antenna
Fixed Mast Antenna Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs without being damaged. If the mast should ever become would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 186 NOTES 3-74...
Page 187 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-19 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-20 Drunken Driving ..........4-3 Highway Hypnosis ........4-21 Control of a Vehicle ........4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-22 Braking ............4-6 Winter Driving ..........4-24 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7...
Page 188: Defensive Driving
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready for Defensive Driving anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or expressways, it means “Always expect the The best advice anyone can give about driving is: unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other Drive defensively.
Page 189: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. a national tragedy.
Page 190 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s of about 0.06 percent.
Page 191 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There is something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people do not know. Medical research shows of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 192: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or You have three systems that make your vehicle go where more with another.
Page 193: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake normally but do not pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake.
Page 194: Braking In Emergencies
ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to driver could. The computer is programmed to make the get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease most of available tire and road conditions. This can stopping distance.
Page 195: Steering
Steering Tips direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling. That could be off the road, into the very thing It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. you were trying to avoid, or into traffic. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on If you do not have ABS, use a “squeeze”...
Page 196 Steering in Emergencies The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. There are times when steering can be more effective Those two control systems — steering and than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd acceleration —...
Page 197: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 198: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a thing, following too closely reduces your area of two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, vision, especially if you are following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then...
Page 199: Loss Of Control
• Skidding Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving...
Page 200: Driving At Night
Driving at Night While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
Page 201 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle But as we get older these differences increase. clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much worse by dirt on the glass.
Page 202: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction. It is always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reﬂexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
Page 203 Hydroplaning CAUTION: Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not you are going fast enough.
Page 204: City Driving
Driving Through Flowing Water City Driving CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through ﬂowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away. As little as six inches of ﬂowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.
Page 205: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 206: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The most important advice on freeway driving is: Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the allow a reasonable following distance. same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Expect to move slightly slower at night.
Page 207: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? you will ﬁnd experienced and able service experts Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it in GM dealerships all across North America.
Page 208: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle.
Page 209 • Know how to go uphill. Drive in the highest gear possible. CAUTION: • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the or cut across the center of the road.
Page 210: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red Here are some tips for winter driving: cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, •...
Page 211 Driving on Snow or Ice What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the can be even more trouble because it may offer the least road probably have good traction.
Page 212 Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so hard Here are some things to do to summon help and keep that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake yourself and your passengers safe: so your wheels always keep rolling and you can •...
Page 213 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 214: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the Mud, Ice or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. See In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-28.
Page 215: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight or maximum load amount and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.
Page 216 There is also important loading information on the Certiﬁcation label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle; see “Certiﬁcation Label” later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1.
Page 217 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight or Maximum Load 1,000 lbs (453 kg) or Maximum Load 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 = for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg)
Page 218 Certiﬁcation Label And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Do not carry more than 79 lbs (36 kg) in the trunk. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 219: Towing
Towing If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn Towing Your Vehicle quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service CAUTION: if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
Page 220 Dinghy Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? on the ground, the drivetrain components could Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s be damaged.
Page 221: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer. The vehicle is not designed or intended for such a use. Towing a trailer can adversely affect handling, durability and fuel economy. Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1.
Page 222 NOTES 4-36...
Page 223 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Engine Overheating ........5-24 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Cooling System ..........5-26 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-3 Power Steering Fluid ........5-31 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-32 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Brakes ............5-33 Your Vehicle ..........5-4 Battery ............5-36...
Page 224 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Buying New Tires .........5-56 Finish Care ..........5-74 Different Size Tires and Wheels ......5-57 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-75 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-58 Aluminum Wheels .........5-76 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-59 Tires ............5-76 Wheel Replacement ........5-59 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-77 Tire Chains ..........5-60...
Page 225: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle they Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer including such things as, braking, stability, ride and for all your service needs.
Page 226: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, CAUTION: see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14.
Page 227: Fuel
Fuel California Fuel If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that proper maintenance of your vehicle. meet California speciﬁcations. See the underhood emission control label.
Page 228: Fuels In Foreign Countries
To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or if Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Page 229: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank To open the fuel ﬁller door, pull up on the release lever with this symbol on it. CAUTION: It is located on the ﬂoor on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries.
Page 230 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Page 231: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow CAUTION: fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
Page 232: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the CAUTION: vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 233 3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are retainer located on the underside of the hood. on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 234: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: Automatic shown, Manual similar 5-12...
Page 235 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. on page 5-26. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine under Engine Oil on page 5-14.
Page 236: Engine Oil
Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil If the oil pressure light appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. If the oil is below the lower hole at the tip of the For more information, see Oil Pressure Light on dipstick (B), you will need to add at least one quart/liter page 3-38.
Page 237 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst...
Page 238 When to Change Engine Oil Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines maintenance schedule: starburst symbol.
Page 239: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 240 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter CAUTION: Inspect the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace it every 30,000 miles Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter (50 000 km). If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 241: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle ﬂuid level if you have been driving: • When to Check Automatic Transaxle When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). • At high speed for quite a while. Fluid •...
Page 242 How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The automatic transaxle dipstick is located toward the Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine front of the engine compartment, near the power what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See Part D: steering ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 243: Manual Transaxle Fluid
Manual Transaxle Fluid How to Check and Add Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 244: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant CAUTION: The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on Adding only plain water to your cooling page 5-24. system can be dangerous. Plain water, or A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and proper some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil coolant will:...
Page 245 Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives in your vehicle’s cooling system, you could damage CAUTION: your vehicle. Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the Lubricants on page 6-24 for more information.
Page 246: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant Engine Overheating If the level falls below the Minimum (B) mark, add the You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your proper coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when vehicle’s instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant the engine is cool.
Page 247 Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be If the warning does not come back on, you can drive covered by your warranty.
Page 248: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 249 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank CAUTION: Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
Page 250 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 251 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 252 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 253: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. When to Check Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 254: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 255: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have Brake Fluid too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, Your vehicle has one only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 256 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your only.
Page 257 Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or CAUTION: changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. The brake wear warning sound means that soon Brake linings should always be replaced as complete your brakes will not work well.
Page 258: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is The braking system on a vehicle is complex. time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well number shown on the original battery’s label.
Page 259: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered If your battery has run down, you may want to use by your warranty. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it vehicle.
Page 260 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could CAUTION: be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. Using a match near a battery can cause battery 3.
Page 261 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote CAUTION: positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it Fans or other moving engine parts can injure to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Page 262 9. Connect the other end Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or of the negative (−) removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may cable at least 18 inches occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would (45 cm) away from not be covered by your warranty.
Page 263: Headlamp Aiming
Bulb Replacement To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the Replacement Bulbs on page 5-45. vehicle that had the dead battery. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this 2.
Page 264: Headlamps
Headlamps 5. Remove the headlamp assembly. 6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: rear of the bulb. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10 for more information. 2. Remove the ﬁve screws from top of the radiator grille.
Page 265: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp assembly. See Steps 2 through 5 under Headlamps on page 5-42 for instructions on how to remove the headlamp assembly.
Page 266: Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
4. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb socket. 5. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in and turning it clockwise. 6. Install the socket into the lamp housing by turning it clockwise.
Page 267: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the bulb and turning it counterclockwise. and Back-up Lamps 5. Install the appropriate bulb into the socket. To replace a taillamp, stoplamp or back-up bulb, do the 6.
Page 268: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Here is how to remove the Shepherd’s Hook type: Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-18 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 269: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 270: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that Useful information about a tire is molded into its the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Page 271 (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Page 272: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Tire Size (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The following illustration shows an example of a typical The letter R means radial ply construction; passenger car tire size. the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction;...
Page 273 Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. from steel or other reinforcing materials. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29.
Page 274 Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Traction: The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 275: Inflation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for effectively.
Page 276: Tire Inspection And Rotation
How to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly (8 000 to 13 000 km). inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 277 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 278: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your One way to tell when it is vehicle. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly time for new tires is to recommends that you get tires that are the same size, check the treadwear brand, load range, speed rating, and construction...
Page 279: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels CAUTION: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability and wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after resistance to rollover.
Page 280: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 281: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature — A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned representing the tire’s resistance to the generation and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 282: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the CAUTION: right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is CAUTION: dangerous.
Page 283: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 284: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4.
Page 285: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools When you have a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The compact spare tire and tools you will need are located in the trunk. The following information will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
Page 286 3. Remove the foam tray. 5. Turn the retainer counterclockwise and remove it from the compact spare. 4. Remove the jack, the jack handle and the wheel wrench from the foam tray. 6. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-69 for more information.
Page 287: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has wheel covers, loosen the four plastic caps by hand or by using the wheel wrench. The plastic nuts do not come off of the cover. 2. Remove the wheel cover using the ﬂat end of the jack handle or the screwdriver.
Page 288 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 289 12. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. CAUTION: 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 Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Page 290 15. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence, as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 291: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire and Tools Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be CAUTION: 60 psi (420 kPa).
Page 292: Appearance Care
Appearance Care • Turpentine • Lacquer Thinner Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. • Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match Nail Polish Remover is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the They can all be hazardous —...
Page 293: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet Most stains can be removed with club soda water. To clean, use the following instructions: Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose 1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic, and painted surfaces For solids: remove as much as possible and with a clean, damp cloth.
Page 294: Vinyl
Using Cleaner on Fabric Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee, 1. First, try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that is egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine, not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not and blood can be removed using the club soda water affect the color of the fabric.
Page 295: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Care of Safety Belts Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reﬂections in the CAUTION: windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
Page 296: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. color, gloss retention, and durability. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it page 5-74.
Page 297: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades The vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint ﬁnish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, paint ﬁnish.
Page 298: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners be covered by your warranty.
Page 299: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed.
Page 300: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior surface contamination. Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil and and protects ﬁnish.
Page 301: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 302: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal Add-On Electrical Equipment circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it ﬁxed.
Page 303: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 304 Fuses Usage Cigar Lighter HORN, Horn, Rear Fog Lamps REAR/FOG RADIO, CLK Audio, Clock STOP Stop Lamp TRN/SIG Turn Signal CLSTR, Instrument Panel Cluster, Hazard HAZRD Flasher CLSTR, CLK Instrument Panel Cluster, Clock DR/LCK Door Lock, Remote Keyless Entry BCK/UP Back-Up Lamp Engine Control Module, ECM, TCM...
Page 305: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage ENG FUSE Engine Fuse AIRBAG Airbag HVAC HVAC Blower Anti-lock Brake System BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used DIODE (ABS) Anti-lock Brake System Diode BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used CLK, RADIO Clock, Audio The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery.
Page 306 5-84...
Page 307 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage HI BEAM RT Passenger’s Side Headlamp High HEAD LAMPS Headlamps DIODE (FOG) Fog Lamp Diode FUEL Fuel Pump HI BEAM LT Driver’s Side Headlamp High Air Conditioning Compressor BLANK Not Used FOG LAMPS Front Fog Lamp LOW BEAM RT Passenger’s Side Headlamp Low HVAC Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning...
Page 308 Relays Usage Relays Usage BLANK Not Used COOL FN Cooling Fan Control CNTRL COOL FAN Cooling Fan Low FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump HEAD Headlamp High Air Conditioning Compressor LAMPS HI COMPRSR HEAD COOL Headlamp Low Cooling Fan High LAMPS LOW FAN HI PWR WNDW Power Window...
Page 309: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.48 lbs 0.67 kg Cooling System 6.3 qt 6.0 L Engine Oil with Filter...
Page 310: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ® ACDelco Part Part GM Part Number Number A/C Filter 96539649 — Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96536694 —...
Page 311 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Once a Month .........6-18 Introduction ...........6-2 At Least Twice a Year ........6-18 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-19 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-22 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 312: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and Introduction recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and working condition. Any damage caused by failure change as recommended.
Page 313: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: condition.
Page 314: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service In this part are scheduled maintenance services which people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 315: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals First you will need to decide which of the two schedules Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). schedule to follow: Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Page 316 Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Long Trip/Highway Intervals Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the Tire Rotation.
Page 317: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Short Trip/City Scheduled 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Maintenance Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months,...
Page 318 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter.
Page 319 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Inspect timing belt. Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, can be complex; you should have your dealer whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. perform this service.
Page 320 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 321 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Inspect EVAP canister and vapor lines. Replace EVAP vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Service. (See footnote †.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 322 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 323: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines, and EVAP vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control Service. Maintenance (See footnote †.) Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control Service. The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (See footnote †.) (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles Change brake/clutch ﬂuid (or every 24 months, (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of...
Page 324 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service.
Page 325 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, perform this service. See Engine Coolant on whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control page 5-22 for what to use.
Page 326 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Change brake/clutch ﬂuid (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter.
Page 327 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Inspect drive belt(s). Inspect timing belt. Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control can be complex; you should have your dealer Service.
Page 328: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to necessary.
Page 329: At Least Once A Year
Wiper Blade Check Hydraulic Clutch System Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace Check the ﬂuid level in the brake/clutch reservoir. blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-21. A ﬂuid loss in this streak or miss areas of the windshield.
Page 330 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle When you are doing this inspection, the moves, you or others could be injured. vehicle could move suddenly.
Page 331 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 332: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Steering, Suspension and Front Inspections Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Listed in this part are inspections and services which Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of each spring and fall).
Page 333: Fuel System Inspection
Fuel System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors Engine Cooling System Inspection for surface condition.
Page 334: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants ® Hydraulic Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or Brake System equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from Windshield ® Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent.
Page 335 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood Latch Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Cylinders in Canada 10953474). Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Latch, Pivots, in Canada 992723) or lubricant Chassis Lubricant Spring Anchor, meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Manual (GM Part No.
Page 336: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 337 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-27...
Page 338 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-28...
Page 339 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-13 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-3 United States Government ......7-13 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Canadian Government ........7-14 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 340: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Assistance and We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have Information the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). This is Customer Satisfaction Procedure available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to...
Page 341: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 342: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance for Text From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) Telephone (TTY) Users 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or From U.S. Virgin Islands: speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), 1-800-496-9994 Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Assistance Center.
Page 343: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma #2740 This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can...
Page 344: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program • Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are for the repair or replacement of the tire if not automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside covered by a warrantable failure.
Page 345: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and To enhance your ownership experience, we and our your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Pontiac Roadside Assistance: 1-800-ROADSIDE Transportation, a customer support program for...
Page 346 Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy Warranty service can generally be completed while you rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty to minimize your inconvenience by providing several repair.
Page 347: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Page 348: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is about a crash event or share it with others other than: damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality...
Page 349 Insuring Your Vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain yourvehicle’s originally Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with designed appearance and safety performance, however, comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. the history of these parts is not known. Such parts There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms.
Page 350 If an Accident Occurs • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. number, driver’s license number, vehicle license • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle right.
Page 351: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Reporting Safety Defects Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its United States Government repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Page 352: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the Service Publications Ordering Canadian Government Information If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle Service Manuals has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair Motors of Canada Limited.
Page 353 Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 354 NOTES 7-16...
Page 355 Appearance Care ..........5-70 Aluminum Wheels ........5-76 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Care of Safety Belts ........5-73 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ....... 3-16 Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-77 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-74 Vehicle ............1-68 Fabric/Carpet ..........
Page 356 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ............5-19 California Fuel ..........5-5 Operation ........... 2-21 California Proposition 65 Warning ....... 5-3 Canadian Owners ..........ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......5-87 Carbon Monoxide ..... 2-9, 2-11, 2-30, 4-24, 4-35 Backglass Antenna .......... 3-73 Care of Battery ............
Page 357 Cleaning Cupholder(s) ..........2-34 Aluminum Wheels ........5-76 Customer Assistance Information Exterior Lamps/Lenses ......... 5-74 Courtesy Transportation ........7-7 Fabric/Carpet ..........5-71 Customer Assistance for Text Finish Care ..........5-74 Telephone (TTY) Users ....... 7-4 Glass Surfaces ..........5-73 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4 Instrument Panel .........
Page 358 Driver Engine (cont.) Position, Safety Belt ........1-17 Coolant Heater ..........2-20 Seat Height Adjuster ........1-3 Coolant Temperature Gage ......3-28 Driving Cooling System Inspection ......6-23 At Night ............. 4-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...... 5-12 City ............4-18 Exhaust .............
Page 359 Fog Lamps ............ 3-15 Fuel ............... 5-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Additives ............5-5 Head Restraints ..........1-6 California Fuel ..........5-5 Headlamp Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..... 5-9 Aiming ............5-41 Filling Your Tank ........... 5-7 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-80 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......
Page 360 Ignition Positions ..........2-18 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ........5-48 Immobilizer ............ 2-16 Lamps Immobilizer Operation ........2-16 Dome ............3-16 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-32 Exterior ............3-13 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ........5-53 Fog ............3-15 Inspection LATCH System Brake System ..........
Page 361 Locks Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Central Door Unlocking System ....... 2-8 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Door ............2-7 Lubricants ..........6-24 Lockout Protection ......... 2-9 Part E - Maintenance Record ......6-26 Rear Door Security Locks ....... 2-8 Selecting the Right Schedule ......6-5 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ..
Page 362 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ....6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ....6-18 Odometer ............3-25 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .... 6-22 Odometer, Trip ..........3-25 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..6-24 Off-Road Recovery ..........
Page 363 Radios (cont.) Radio with Six-Disc CD ........ 3-63 Safety Belt Understanding Reception ......3-72 Pretensioners ..........1-28 Rear Door Security Locks ........2-8 Reminder Light ..........3-32 Rear Seat Operation ........1-7, 1-9 Reminder Tone ..........3-25 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ....1-24 Safety Belts Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......
Page 364 Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance ..6-5 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ......... 3-6 Service ............5-3 Storage Areas ..........2-34 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Cupholder(s) ..........2-34 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Glove Box ..........2-34 Vehicle ............. 5-4 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ....
Page 365 Tires (cont.) Trunk .............. 2-9 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-61 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ........ 5-53 Inspection and Rotation ........ 5-54 Installing the Spare Tire ........ 5-65 Removing the Flat Tire .........
Page 366 Windshield Washer ............3-9 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-23 Washer Fluid ..........5-32 Warnings Wiper Blade Replacement ......5-46 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-75 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Wiper Fuses ..........5-80 Safety and Symbols .........