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2005 Pontiac Pursuit Owner Manual

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

Front Seats

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

Rear Seats

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

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-11

Child Restraints

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

Airbag System

......................................... 1-48

Restraint System Check

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

Keys

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

Doors and Locks

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

Windows

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

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-29

®

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-31

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-33

Sunroof

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

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

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

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-43

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

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

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

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

........ 3-21

.................. 3-33

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

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

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

Service

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

Fuel

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

Checking Things Under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-37

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

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

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-71

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-81

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

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

Maintenance Schedule

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

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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

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

......... 5-44

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Page 1 2005 Pontiac Pursuit 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 ..........1-10 ........... 4-36 Safety Belts ..........1-11 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 PURSUIT is a trademark of General Many people read the owner manual from beginning to Motors Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Do Not,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about “Do Not do this”...
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 Restraints ..........1-30 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Older Children ..........1-30 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ......1-3 Infants and Young Children ......1-33 Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Child Restraint Systems .........1-36 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-39 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-5 Top Strap ............1-39 Head Restraints ..........1-7...
Page 8 Front Seats CAUTION: Manual Seats You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9 Driver Seat Height Adjuster Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the front of the driver seat lower cushion. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support. The driver’s seat height adjuster is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 10 Heated Seats Both indicator lights will be lit to indicate that the setting is on high. Press the side of the switch with the single indicator light to go to the low setting. The indicator light Your vehicle may have heated front seats. This feature will be lit to indicate that the setting is on low.
Page 11 Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. Your vehicle has reclining seatbacks.
Page 12 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 13 Head Restraints Press the button on the side of the head restraint to adjust it. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Page 14 Passenger Folding Seatback 3. Lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, and fold the seat forward until the seatback disengages. Continue to fold the seat Your vehicle may have a passenger seat that folds ﬂat. forward until it locks in the folded position.
Page 15 CAUTION: CAUTION: If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer Things you put on this seatback can strike and objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a is not near an airbag.
Page 16 Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat You can fold either side of the rear seatback down for more cargo space. To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: 2. Once the handle is pulled, the seatback can be pushed open through the trunk, or pulled open from the inside of the vehicle.
Page 17 Safety Belts To raise the rear seatback, lift it up and push rearward until you hear a click. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked into place. Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone CAUTION: This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.
Page 18 You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. CAUTION: A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo survive.
Page 19 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-13...
Page 20 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. does not stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-14...
Page 21 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-15...
Page 22: Questions And Answers About
Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 23: Driver Position
Driver Position The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt Lap-Shoulder Belt across you more slowly. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear 4.
Page 24 6. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
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
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women.
Page 30: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety how to wear one properly. belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-17. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt —...
Page 31 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 32 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 33: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 34 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the guide on top.
Page 35: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Although you cannot see them, they are located on the retractor part of the safety belts. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash.
Page 36: 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 37 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 38 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 39: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children CAUTION: 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 People should never hold a baby in their arms the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints.
Page 40 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
Page 41 CAUTION: CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, The body structure of a young child is quite including support for the head and neck. unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom This is necessary because a newborn infant’s the safety belts are designed.
Page 42: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 43 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 44 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 45: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured people in the vehicle.
Page 46 CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 47: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. There are anchors for each rear seating position. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 48 CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the...
Page 49: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Seat Position 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH position you want to use, where the bottom of the system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.
Page 50 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-44...
Page 51: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-41. There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 52 Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder is why: portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 53 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. 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 54: Airbag System
Airbag System CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your during a crash helps reduce your chance of vehicle may also have roof mounted side impact hitting things inside the vehicle or being airbags.
Page 55 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: belts offer the best protection for adults, but Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate not for young children and infants. Neither the with great force, faster than the blink of an vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag eye.
Page 56: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-50...
Page 57 If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the right and the person seated directly behind the driver, it front passenger and the person directly behind is located in the ceiling above the side windows. that passenger, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 58: When Should An Airbag Inflate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? CAUTION: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate If something is between an occupant and an only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it threshold.
Page 59 The threshold level can vary, however, with speciﬁc Your vehicle may or may not have side impact airbags. vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above See Airbag System on page 1-48. Side impact or below this range. airbags are intended to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes.
Page 60: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? frontal or near frontal collisions, rollovers, and rear impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward those airbags. Airbags should never be In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
Page 61 • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for CAUTION: your airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the airbag modules and possibly other parts.
Page 62: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Restraint System Check Vehicle Checking the Restraint Systems Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light around your vehicle. You do not want the system to and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 63: Replacing Restraint System Parts
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 64 NOTES 1-58...
Page 65 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Automatic Transaxle Operation .......2-20 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-3 Manual Transaxle Operation ......2-23 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Parking Brake ..........2-24 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ..2-25 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Shifting Out of Park (P) Door Locks ............2-7 (Automatic Transaxle) ........2-26...
Page 66: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 67: Remote Keyless Entry System
® One key is used for the If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with ignition, the doors and all an active subscription and you lock your keys inside ® other locks. the vehicle, OnStar may be able to send a command to ®...
Page 68: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to Operation use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is If your vehicle has this feature, the vehicle’s doors normal for any remote keyless entry system.
Page 69 If enabled through the DIC, and it is dark enough (Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the doors. outside, the vehicle’s high-beam headlamps, parking If enabled through the Driver Information Center lamps, and back-up lamps will come on each time (DIC), the remote lock feedback can be programmed to the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
Page 70 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is uniquely coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking the vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your GM dealer. Remember to bring any additional transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
Page 71: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. To lock the driver’s door from the outside, turn the Door Locks key clockwise. To unlock the door, turn the key counterclockwise. You can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter CAUTION: to lock and unlock the doors.
Page 72: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Programmable Automatic Door Unlock The delayed locking feature will delay the actual locking of the doors for up to ﬁve seconds after exiting the Your vehicle can be programmed through the Driver vehicle when the power door lock switch or remote Information Center (DIC) to automatically unlock several keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.
Page 73: Lockout Protection
Trunk To set the locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it To release the trunk lid from the outside, use the key or so the slot is in the horizontal position. the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 74 Remote Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release Handle To open the trunk from inside the vehicle, press the remote trunk release button located inside the driver’s storage compartment located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4 or Driver’s Storage Compartment on page 2-33.
Page 75: 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 76: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature which allows the window to be lowered fully without continuously pressing the switch. This switch is labeled AUTO. Press the front of the switch to the ﬁrst position, and the driver’s window will open a small amount.
Page 77: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Arming the System With the ignition off, you can arm the system by doing To block out glare, swing down the visor(s). The visors any one of the following: can also be detached from the center mount and •...
Page 78 Disarming the System How to Turn Off the System Alarm You can disarm the system by doing any one of the To turn off the system alarm, do one of the following: following: • Press the lock button on the remote keyless •...
Page 79: Passlock
® Passlock Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ® Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock New Vehicle Break-In enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.
Page 80: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions CAUTION: With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. If you have a manual transaxle removing the key from the ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle.
Page 81 Shift Lock Release The following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to LOCK and for ignition key removal in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery. 1. Make sure the shift lever is in PARK (P). 3. Place your ﬁnger into the access hole and locate the plunger.
Page 82: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Manual Transaxle The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the parking Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the ﬂoor Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio, power and start the engine.
Page 83 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. 1. Turn off the engine. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in 2.
Page 84 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the the best position to use when you start your engine kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead because your vehicle cannot move easily.
Page 85 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic connect with the wheels. To restart when you are transaxle shift lock control system. You have to already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 86 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for FIRST (1): This position holds you in the lowest gear normal driving with the automatic transaxle. If you need possible for the given vehicle speed. It provides more power for passing, and you are: more engine braking but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2).
Page 87 Manual Transaxle Operation SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). This is your shift pattern. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2).
Page 88: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Automatic Shift The parking brake lever is located between the Manual Shift front seats. For vehicles equipped with an armrest, lift the console armrest in order to access the parking brake lever. 2-24...
Page 89: Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
Shifting Into Park (P) To set the parking brake, Hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition (Automatic Transaxle) is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-25. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal CAUTION: down.
Page 90 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in CAUTION: the transaxle.
Page 91: Parking Your Vehicle
Parking Over Things That Burn The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of a an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery.
Page 92: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 93: Mirrors
Mirrors CAUTION: Manual Rearview Mirror It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with toward you to the night position. the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 94: Outside Remote Control Mirror
Outside Remote Control Mirror Outside Power Mirrors Adjust the driver’s outside The controls for the mirror with the control outside power mirrors, lever located on the are located on the driver’s driver’s door. door armrest. Adjust the outside mirrors so that the side of the vehicle Move the selector switch located below the four-way can be seen while sitting in a comfortable driving control pad to the left or right to choose either the...
Page 95: Outside Convex Mirror
® OnStar System Both mirrors can manually be folded by pulling them toward the vehicle. This feature may be useful when going through a car wash or a conﬁned space. ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite Push the mirrors away from the vehicle, to the normal technology, wireless communications, and call centers position, before driving.
Page 96 ® Safe and Sound Plan OnStar Personal Calling • Advanced Automatic Collision Notiﬁcation ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is an available hands-free wireless phone that • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed •...
Page 97: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Driver’s Storage Compartment The driver’s storage compartment is located near the Glove Box left side of the steering column on the bottom of the instrument panel. It can be used to store small items and Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever. Close the contains the remote trunk release switch.
Page 98: Sunroof
Sunroof Press and hold the switch rearward to open the glass panel to the vent position. Press and hold the switch rearward a second time to open the sunroof. If the Your vehicle may be sunshade is closed, it will open automatically with equipped with a power the sunroof.
Page 99 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 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-21 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-22 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Speedometer and Odometer ......3-23 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-8...
Page 100 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ..........3-43 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-73 Setting the Time for Radios without Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......3-74 Radio Data Systems (RDS) ......3-44 Radio Reception ...........3-74 Setting the Time for Radios with Care of Your CDs .........3-75 Radio Data Systems (RDS) ......3-44 Care of the CD Player ........3-75 Radio with CD (Base Level) ......3-45...
Page 101 NOTES...
Page 102: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 103 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Outlets. See Climate Control System K. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 2-9. on page 3-18. L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument B. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21. Panel Brightness on page 3-15.
Page 104: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at also let police know you have a problem. Your front the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 105: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8.
Page 106: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The turn signal has two upward (for right) and To change the headlamps from low beam to high two downward (for left) positions. These positions beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
Page 107: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers (Delay): When the lever is in the intermittent position, turn the intermittent adjust band with this symbol on it up or down to set for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. To the left of the adjust band are bars, increasing in size from bottom to top, that indicate the frequency of the wipes.
Page 108: Windshield Washer
Cruise Control Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. If the With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about motor gets stuck, turn the wipers off, clear away 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot the snow or ice, and then turn the wipers back on.
Page 109 Setting Cruise Control (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off. +RES (Resume): Press this part of the button to CAUTION: resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. −SET (Set): Press this part of the button to set a speed If you leave your cruise control on when you and to decrease the speed.
Page 110 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, If the cruise control system is already engaged, disengages the cruise control. To return to your Push and hold the −SET part of the button until you •...
Page 111: Headlamps
Ending Cruise Control The exterior lamp switch has the following four positions: To end cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal or (Headlamps): This position turns on the the clutch if your vehicle has a manual transmission. headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. Stepping on the brake pedal or clutch will only end the (Parking Lamps): This position turns on the current cruise control session.
Page 112: Wiper Activated Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) For vehicles with automatic transmission, when the gear is shifted out of PARK, the Automatic Headlamp Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for System will turn on. Shifting the gear back to PARK (P) others to see the front of your vehicle during the will turn off the automatic headlamp system for day.
Page 113: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The fog lamp button is The control for this feature located on the instrument is located on the panel, to the right of instrument panel to the the steering wheel. right of the steering wheel. The ignition must be on to turn your fog lamps on.
Page 114: Entry/Exit Lighting
Entry/Exit Lighting Battery Run-Down Protection The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you open Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature any door. These lamps will fade out after about designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is when the ignition is turned to ON.
Page 115: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. problem, see your dealer for additional information To use the lighter, located on the instrument panel on the accessory power outlet.
Page 116: Climate Controls
Climate Controls (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Cooler air is Climate Control System directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 117 For quick cool down on hot days: (Recirculate): Press this button to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or 1. Select the vent mode. cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. An indicator 2.
Page 118 Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This remove fog from the rear window. can be minimized if the climate control system is used The rear window defogger will only work when the properly.
Page 119: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Use the thumbwheels located next to and below the air outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow and to This part describes the warning lights and gages that may open and close the outlets. be on your vehicle.
Page 120: 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, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically.
Page 121: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Safety Belt Reminder Light Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the already buckled.
Page 122: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. start your vehicle, it means the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag may not be working properly.
Page 123: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into The charging system light two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can will come on brieﬂy when still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you turn on the ignition, you need both parts working well.
Page 124: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is Warning Light harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 125: Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
Enhanced Traction System The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: Warning Light • If you turn the system off by moving the shift lever to FIRST (1), the warning light will come on and If your vehicle is equipped stay on.
Page 126: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Malfunction Indicator Lamp Warning Light Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped The engine coolant with a computer which temperature warning light monitors operation of the will come on when the fuel, ignition, and emission engine has overheated. control systems.
Page 127 If the Light is Flashing Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your The following may prevent more serious damage to vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with your vehicle: other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission •...
Page 128 If the Light Is On Steady If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least You may be able to correct the emission system one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. malfunction by considering the following: If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
Page 129: Oil Pressure Light
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD The oil light could also come on in three other situations: (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical • When the ignition is on but the engine is not emission control systems have not been completely running, the light will come on as a test to show you diagnosed by the system.
Page 130: Security Light
Security Light Highbeam On Light This light ﬂashes when This light will come on the vehicle security system when the high-beam is activated. headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Fog Lamp Light Fuel Gage The fog lamps light will come on when the fog Your fuel gage tells you lamps are in use.
Page 131: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: The Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives you • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the status of many of your vehicle’s systems.
Page 132: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays TRIP A or TRIP B Press the information button until TRIP A or TRIP B is The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC has displayed. These modes show the current distance different modes which can be accessed by pressing traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in the DIC buttons.
Page 133 ECON (Economy) In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in Press the information button until ECON is displayed. the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine This mode shows how many miles per gallon (mpg) Oil on page 5-13 and Scheduled Maintenance on or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is page 6-4.
Page 134: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages CHANGE OIL SOON This message is displayed when the life of the engine These messages will appear if there is a problem oil has expired and it should be changed. detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. When you acknowledge the CHANGE OIL SOON Any message will clear when the vehicle’s condition is message by clearing it from the display, you still must...
Page 135 ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED PARKING BRAKE This message informs you that the vehicle has reduced This message is displayed if the parking brake is left engine power to avoid damaging the engine. engaged. See Parking Brake on page 2-24. ICE POSSIBLE POWER STEERING This message appears when the outside air temperature...
Page 136: Dic Vehicle Personalization
DIC Vehicle Personalization Personalization Menu Modes OIL-LIFE RESET Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting. When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engine All of the features listed may not be available on oil life system.
Page 137 UNLOCK HORN METRIC (default): All information will be displayed in metric units. For example, distance will be shown in If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, kilometers (km) and fuel economy in liters per which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp on the ﬁrst press 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
Page 138 LIGHT FLASH DELAY LOCK If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, This feature, which delays the actual locking of the which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY ﬂash every time the lock or unlock button on the LOCK appears on the display, press the reset button to remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be scroll through the available settings:...
Page 139 AUTO UNLK (Unlock) UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transaxle Only) This feature, which allows the vehicle to automatically This screen displays only if your vehicle has an unlock certain doors, can be enabled or disabled. When automatic transaxle and DRIVER or ALL is selected for AUTO UNLK appears on the display, press the reset the AUTO UNLK feature.
Page 140 EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS SECURITY If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, If your vehicle has the remote keyless entry system, this which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to feature allows you to select the method used to arm turn on each time the unlock button on the remote the vehicle’s security system.
Page 141: Audio System(S)
LANGUAGE Audio System(s) This feature allows you to select the language in which Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to the DIC will display. Press the reset button to scroll your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, through the available settings: CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your ENGLISH (default): The DIC will display all information...
Page 142: Setting The Time For Radios Without
Setting the Time for Radios without To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and Radio Data Systems (RDS) hold the clock button to enter the clock set mode, then press and hold the clock button for three seconds To set the hour, press the clock button.
Page 143: Radio With Cd (Base Level)
Radio with CD (Base Level) DISP (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the time radio station frequency. When the ignition is off, press this knob to display the time. To change the default on the display, press the DISP knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob for two seconds.
Page 144 Setting Preset Stations for the display to return to the default display. Then press and hold the EQ button for more than two seconds until Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can you hear a beep. CEN will appear on the display. be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) by performing the following steps:...
Page 145 Radio Messages If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CAL (Calibration): The audio system has been CD-R has been handled.
Page 146 If either arrow is held for more then two seconds, the (Fast Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton CD will enter CD scan mode and the CD will play to advance quickly within a track. You will hear the ﬁrst 10 seconds of each track. Press this button sound at a reduced volume.
Page 147: Radio With Cd (Up Level)
CD Messages Radio with CD (Up Level) If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 148 Playing the Radio With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on • and off. Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to •...
Page 149 DISP (Display): When the ignition is off, press this To scan preset stations, press and hold either arrow for knob to display the time. more than four seconds until you hear two beeps. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station stored on the For RDS, press the DISP knob to change what appears pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to on the display.
Page 150 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) EQ (Tone): To adjust the bass or the treble, press and (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between release the EQ button until BASS or TREBLE appears the right and the left speakers, press and release on the display.
Page 151 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station RDS Messages (RDS and XM™) ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will 1.
Page 152 Radio Messages If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release the MSG CALIBRATE: The audio system has been calibrated for button. A new group of words will appear on the display your vehicle from the factory.
Page 153 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 154 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel.
Page 155 Playing a CD Notice: If you add paper labels to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 156 DISP (Display): Press this knob to see how long the (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the current track has been playing. TRACK, the track tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. number, and the elapsed time of the track will appear RANDOM ON will appear on the display.
Page 157 CD Messages Radio with CD (MP3) CHECK DISC: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 158 Playing the Radio With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming (Power): Press this knob to turn the system • on and off. Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to •...
Page 159 For RDS, press the DISP knob to change what appears To scan preset stations, press and hold either arrow for on the display. The display options are station name, more than four seconds until you hear two beeps. RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station stored on the program (if available).
Page 160 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) EQ (Tone): To adjust the bass or the treble, press and (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between release the EQ button until BASS or TREBLE appears the right and the left speakers, press and release on the display.
Page 161 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station RDS Messages (RDS and XM™) ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will 1.
Page 162 Radio Messages If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release the MSG CALIBRATE: The audio system has been calibrated for button. A new group of words will appear on the display your vehicle from the factory.
Page 163 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 164 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel.
Page 165 Playing a CD Notice: If you add paper labels to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 166 ADJ (Adjust): Turn this knob to go to the previous or (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the next track(s). Stop turning this knob to play the track. tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM ON will appear on the display. DISP (Display): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing.
Page 167 Using an MP3 CD Root Directory MP3 Format The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio ﬁles, the directory This MP3 player will accept MP3 ﬁles that were recorded will be displayed as F1 ROOT. All ﬁles contained directly on an up to 700 MB CD-R CD.
Page 168 Order of Play Preprogrammed Playlists Tracks will be played in the following order: You can access preprogrammed playlists which were • created by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Play will begin from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist Jukebox™ software, however, you will not have editing and will continue sequentially through all tracks in capability.
Page 169 If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced (Fast Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality to advance quickly within a track. Press and hold of the music that has been recorded, and the way the this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at CD-R has been handled.
Page 170 Turn the ADJ knob, while in random, to take you to the but there can be up to four pages of text. If there are previous or next track in sequential order. more than eight characters in the song, folder, or playlist name, pressing this knob within two seconds will take Press and release this pushbutton again to turn off you to the next page of text.
Page 171 CD Messages Theft-Deterrent Feature ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your CHECK DISC: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation following reasons: Number (VIN).
Page 172 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press this button to play stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. x u w (Volume): Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease the volume.
Page 173 FM Stereo Care of the CD Player FM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signals The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Page 174 NOTES 3-76...
Page 175 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-21 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-22 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-23 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-23 Braking ............4-5 Winter Driving ..........4-25 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6...
Page 176: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even Your Vehicle cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself.
Page 177 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces never drive after drinking.
Page 178 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision have a lower relative percentage of body water increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this 0.05 percent or above.
Page 179: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking CAUTION: Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your judgment can be affected by even a small foot and do it.
Page 180: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool advanced electronic braking system that will help between hard stops.
Page 181 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 182: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you If you do not have anti-lock brakes, use a “squeeze” need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always braking technique. This will give you maximum braking decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to while maintaining steering control.
Page 183 A LOW TRACTION message will appear on the Driver The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come Information Center (DIC) when the traction control on for the following reasons: system is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road • If you turn the system off by moving the shift lever conditions may exist if this message is displayed, to FIRST (1), the warning light will come on and so adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 184: Steering
Steering Steering Tips Driving on Curves Electric Power Steering It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. If the engine stalls while you are driving, the power A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on steering assist system will continue to operate until you the news happen on curves.
Page 185 Steering in Emergencies The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those There are times when steering can be more effective two control systems — steering and acceleration — can than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd overwhelm those places where the tires meet the a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls road and make you lose control.
Page 186: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. 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 187: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a one thing, following too closely reduces your area two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, of vision, especially if you are following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then...
Page 188: 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 your care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving...
Page 189: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.
Page 190 Here are some tips on night driving. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but • Drive defensively. they also make a lot of things invisible. • Do not drink and drive. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching •...
Page 191: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction.
Page 192 Hydroplaning Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid under your tires that they can actually ride on the puddles.
Page 193 Driving Through Flowing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you CAUTION: pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray.
Page 194: City Driving
City 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 195: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 196: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it allow a reasonable following distance. serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you Expect to move slightly slower at night.
Page 197: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 198 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, ignition off is dangerous.
Page 199: 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 200 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 your tires meet can be even more trouble because it may offer the least the road probably have good traction.
Page 201 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Unless you have the anti-lock braking system (ABS), you will want to brake very gently, too. If you do If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a have ABS, see Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on serious situation.
Page 202 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 203: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
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 204: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That It is very important to know how much weight your will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, gear, or with a manual transaxle, between FIRST (1) or...
Page 205 Tire and Loading Information Label The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D).
Page 206 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 −...
Page 207 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 = for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg) Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 208 Certiﬁcation Label And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. 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 209 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: • Do not leave an unsecured child restraint Things you put inside your vehicle can strike in your vehicle. and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or • When you carry something inside the in a crash. vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Page 210: Towing
Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if •...
Page 211 Dinghy Towing You may dinghy tow your vehicle from the front following these steps: Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Never have your vehicle towed from the rear. 1.
Page 212: Towing A Trailer (Manual Transaxle)
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with an automatic transaxle and the proper trailer towing equipment. If your vehicle is not equipped as stated Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a above, do not tow a trailer.
Page 213 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle or advice, or you can write us at: wear in at the heavier loads. Pontiac-GMC • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Customer Assistance Center Do not drive faster than the maximum posted P.O.
Page 214 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 215 Hitches Safety Chains It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. You should always attach chains between your vehicle Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the a few reasons why you will need the right hitch. Here tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to are some rules to follow: the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 216 Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. You will need more passing distance up ahead when Before setting out for the open road, you will want to you are towing a trailer. And, because the vehicle get to know your rig.
Page 217 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Pay attention to the engine coolant gage. If the indicator is in the red area, turn off the air conditioning to When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a reduce engine load. See Engine Overheating on different turn signal ﬂasher and/or extra wiring.
Page 218 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. Your vehicle will need service more often when you are 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your pulling a trailer.
Page 219 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Cooling System ..........5-24 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-28 Adding Equipment to the Outside Brakes ............5-29 of Your Vehicle ...........5-5 Battery ............5-32 Jump Starting ..........5-33 Fuel ..............5-5 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Headlamp Aiming ...........5-37 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Bulb Replacement ..........5-40...
Page 220 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-56 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-76 Wheel Replacement ........5-56 Aluminum Wheels .........5-77 Tire Chains ..........5-58 Tires ............5-77 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-59 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-78 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-60 Finish Damage ..........5-78 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-61 Underbody Maintenance ........5-78...
Page 221: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to emit chemicals known to the State of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs.
Page 222: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: 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 You can be injured and your vehicle could be than this manual can.
Page 223: Adding Equipment To The Outside
Adding Equipment to the Outside A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem of Your Vehicle exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle knocking, your engine needs service.
Page 224: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that are now required to contain additives that will help meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 225: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel If you plan on driving in another country outside the system and also damage the plastic and rubber United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard parts.
Page 226: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 227 The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not CAUTION: properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-36 for more information. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 228: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. and injure you even when the engine is not You can be badly burned and your vehicle running.
Page 229: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the interior hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to the left.
Page 230: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 231: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. Checking Engine Oil B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you C.
Page 232 When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind.
Page 233 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American...
Page 234: Engine Oil Life System
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the When the system has calculated that oil life has temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 necessary.
Page 235 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 236: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required.
Page 237: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. self-adjusting. This system does not have its own If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the dealership reservoir.
Page 238 What to Use The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage page 5-22.
Page 239 If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. CAUTION: Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the to improve the system.
Page 240: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but only coolant loss and possible engine damage may when the engine is cool.
Page 241 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An engine coolant temperature warning can indicate a CAUTION: serious problem. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-28. Steam from an overheated engine can burn If you get an engine coolant temperature warning, but you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 242: Cooling System
Cooling System If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come back on, you can drive When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what normally.
Page 243 CAUTION: CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine can start up even when the engine is not parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. running and can injure you. Keep hands, If you do, you can be burned.
Page 244 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll CAUTION: procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
Page 245 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot system can be dangerous. Plain water, or engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil and it will burn if the engine parts are hot before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 246: Windshield Washer Fluid
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 247: Brakes
Adding Washer Fluid Brakes Open the cap with the Brake Fluid washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until the Your brake master cylinder tank is full. See Engine and, on manual transaxle Compartment Overview on vehicles, the hydraulic page 5-12 for reservoir clutch use the same location.
Page 248 So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake/clutch Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area ﬂuid. Adding ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid around the cap before removing it. This will help keep when your brake linings are worn, then you will have dirt from entering the reservoir.
Page 249 Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Your vehicle has front disc brakes and may have rear brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in drum brakes or rear disc brakes. the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations.
Page 250: Battery
If you have rear drum brakes and your brake pedal Your vehicle’s battery is located in the trunk. You do not goes down farther than normal, the rear drum brakes need to access the battery to jump start your vehicle. may need adjustment.
Page 251: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
Page 252 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the The remote negative (−) positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on ground terminal, marked that vehicle. GND (−), is located behind the engine coolant You will not see the battery of your vehicle under surge tank.
Page 253 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 254 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or terminal location on the vehicle with the dead removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the occur and damage the vehicle.
Page 255: Headlamp Aiming
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your do the following: dealer for service if the headlamps need to be re-aimed. It is possible however, to re-aim the headlamps as 1.
Page 256 The vertical headlamp aiming screws are located under To adjust the vertical aim on the headlamps, do the the hood near the headlamps. following: 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low-beam lamp. 2. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the lamp.
Page 257 4. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a 5. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The top headlamp not being aimed. This should allow only edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the the beam of light from the headlamp being bottom edge of the horizontal tape line.
Page 258: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps For the type of bulb to use, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-44. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 259 To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 5. Pull the headlamp assembly up on an angle and towards the radiator to remove. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 6. Disconnect the bulb base from the wiring harness by lifting the plastic locking tab.
Page 260: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) To replace a CHMSL bulb, do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-9 for more information. 2. Locate the CHMSL bulb assembly in the trunk lid. 3. Use a tool to depress the plastic tabs to release the bulb assembly.
Page 261: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-9 for more information. 2. Remove the fastener which holds down the trunk trim. 3. Remove the outer two screws from the taillamp assembly.
Page 262: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-87. Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Here is how to remove the Shepherd’s Hook type: Back-Up Lamps 1.
Page 263: Tires
Tires CAUTION: Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, Poorly maintained and improperly used tires see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional are dangerous.
Page 264: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC Useful information about a tire is molded into its speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC sidewall.
Page 265 (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
Page 266: 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; the letter D passenger vehicle tire size. means diagonal or bias ply construction;...
Page 267 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 4-30. 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 4-30.
Page 268 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 Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces with the road.
Page 269: 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 270: 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 271: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. One way to tell when it’s After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and time for new tires is to rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and check the treadwear Loading Information label.
Page 272: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on Mixing tires could cause you to lose control your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30.
Page 273: 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 274: 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 275 Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or the same way as the one it replaces. odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts clearance to the body and chassis.
Page 276: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than P205/55R16, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class S-type chains that are the proper size for your tires. CAUTION: Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
Page 277: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a maintenance or repairs is dangerous without...
Page 278: 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 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart hazard warning ﬂashers. while the vehicle is raised. 4.
Page 279: 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 equipment you will need is located in the trunk. Base Models 1.
Page 280 3. Remove the nut that holds down the spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-70 4. Remove the spare tire by placing your hands at the four and eight o’clock positions. Gently pull it up and out of the trunk. 5.
Page 281 3. Remove the wing nut that retains the jack and the spare tire. 4. Remove the spare tire by placing your hands at the four and eight o’clock positions. Gently pull it up and out of the trunk. The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B).
Page 282 You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench from wrench to extend the handle. the jack. 5-64...
Page 283: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Once you have loosened the plastic wheel nut caps with the wheel wrench, you can ﬁnish loosening Installing the Spare Tire them with your ﬁngers. The plastic nut caps do not come off. 2. Using the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off.
Page 284 Notice: Make sure that the jack lift head is in the 6. Put the compact spare tire near you. correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
Page 285 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 286 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 287: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Base Model 5-69...
Page 288: Compact Spare Tire
To store a ﬂat or spare tire and tools, do the following: 1. Remove the stow bolt extension rod and sleeve from the jack. 2. Reattach the wheel wrench to the jack. 3. Place the ﬂat tire face down into the spare tire hub. Avoid scraping the aluminum wheel, if equipped, on the hold-down bolt.
Page 289: Appearance Care
Appearance Care After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. is correctly inﬂated. The compact spare is made to Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can...
Page 290: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Do not use any of these products unless this manual When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners says you can. In many uses, these will damage speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. the vehicle: Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended.
Page 291: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister remove a soil from any interior surface.
Page 292: Leather
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial Plastic Surfaces upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst. If the locally A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation remove dust.
Page 293: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of Keep belts clean and dry. color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it CAUTION: clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 294: Finish Care
Finish Care Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather, and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. To help keep the paint ﬁnish looking Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by new, keep the vehicle in a garage or covered hand may be necessary to remove residue from whenever possible.
Page 295: 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 296: 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 297: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil Remover and asphalt.
Page 298: Vehicle Identification
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 in the trunk, on the driver side, near the spare tire cover.
Page 299: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment A fuse in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle too heavy, the circuit breaker opens, protecting the unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 300: Floor Console Fuse Block
Floor Console Fuse Block Fuses Usage Fuse Puller The ﬂoor console fuse block is located on the passenger’s side of the ﬂoor console under the Spare instrument panel. To access the fuse block, Spare remove the panel on the side of the console. Spare Spare Ampliﬁer...
Page 301 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Cluster Spare Ignition Switch Empty Stoplamp Empty Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Sensing and Diagnostic Module Empty Engine Control Module, Transaxle Control Module Spare Door Locks Airbag Interior Lights Spare Audio System Windshield Wiper Power Windows Climate Control System, Cluster, Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Relays Usage...
Page 302: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Lift off the cover to check the fuses. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 5-84...
Page 303 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage SPARES Spares EMISN Emissions RDFG Rear Defogger Injectors COOL/FAN2 Cooling Fan 2 Anti-lock Brake System CRNK Starter Powertrain Control Module/Engine PCM/ECM Control Module COOL/FAN1 Engine Cooling Fan Electric Power Steering BCM3 Body Control Module 3 PRK LPS Park Lamps BCM2 Body Control Module 2...
Page 304 Fuses Usage Relays Usage RDFG Rear Defogger BCK UP Back-Up Lamps COOL/FAN2 Cooling Fan 2 TRUNK/OUTLET Trunk, Accessory Power Outlet ® WPR2 Windshield Wiper 2 S BAND/ONSTAR Audio, OnStar CRNK Starter Cigarette Lighter COOL/FAN1 Cooling Fan 1 MIR(S) Mirrors FUEL PMP Fuel Pump HTD SEATS Heated Seats...
Page 305: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.0 lbs 0.45 kg Cooling System 6.8 quarts 6.5 L Engine Oil with Filter...
Page 306 NOTES 5-88...
Page 307 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-8 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-8 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-9 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-11 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 308: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, Introduction replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and necessary to keep your vehicle in good working change as recommended.
Page 309: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information. vehicle in good working condition.
Page 310: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, should be checked, when to check it and what you you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good (5 000 km) since your last service.
Page 311 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life • • system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 312: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000)
Page 313: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc.
Page 314: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services (h) Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, −...
Page 315: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check At Least Once a Year ® Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL Starter Switch Check coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19 for further details. CAUTION: Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield When you are doing this inspection, the washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 316 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control Ignition Transaxle Lock Check System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transaxle, the ignition should turn CAUTION: to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 317 Recommended Fluids and Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, Lubricants set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from With the engine running and transaxle in your dealer.
Page 318 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield Clutch Linkage ® Washer Solvent Optikleen Washer Solvent. Engine Oil. Pivot Points Chassis Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Parking Brake Chassis in Canada 88901242) or lubricant in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Cable Guides Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI #2,...
Page 319: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 21888324 A2956C Engine Oil Filter 12579143 PF456G Spark Plugs...
Page 320: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 321 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 322 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 323 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-3 United States Government ......7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Canadian Government ........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 324: 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 Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to plate at the top left of the instrument panel and...
Page 325: 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 The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 326: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance for Text United States — Customer Assistance Telephone (TTY) Users Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), 1-800-762-2737 or Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer 1-800-833-7668 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Assistance Center.
Page 327: 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. This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, Customer Assistance Center can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of...
Page 328: 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 329: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you To enhance your ownership experience, we and our and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy away.
Page 330 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 331: 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 332: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects 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 Reporting Safety Defects to the about a crash event or share it with others other than: •...
Page 333: 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 334 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 335 Appearance Care (cont.) Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-16 Surfaces ..........5-74 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Leather ............5-74 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-81 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-78 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ......... 5-18 Tires ............5-77 Air Conditioning ..........
Page 336 Battery ............5-32 California Fuel ..........5-6 Run-Down Protection ........3-16 Canadian Owners ..........ii Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......4-22 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......5-87 Brake Carbon Monoxide ..... 2-9, 2-28, 4-25, 4-38 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6 Care of Emergencies ..........
Page 337 Child Restraints (cont.) Coolant Securing a Child Restraint in the Engine Temperature Warning Light ....3-28 Right Front Seat Position ......1-45 Heater, Engine ..........2-19 Top Strap ........... 1-39 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......5-22 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-41 Cooling System ..........
Page 338 Door Automatic Door Locks ........2-8 Electrical System Delayed Locking ........... 2-8 Add-On Equipment ........5-81 Locks ............2-7 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....5-84 Power Door Locks ......... 2-7 Floor Console Fuse Block ......5-82 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ....2-8 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......
Page 339 Fuses (cont.) Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-81 Filter Windshield Wiper ......... 5-81 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-18 Finish Damage ..........5-78 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-75 Flash-to-Pass ........... 3-8 Gage Flat Tire ............5-59 Fuel ............3-32 Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-60 Speedometer ..........
Page 340 Headlamps (cont.) High/Low Beam Changer ........ 3-8 Jump Starting ..........5-33 On Reminder ..........3-14 Wiper Activated ........... 3-14 Heated Seats ........... 1-4 Heater ............3-18 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ....... 1-3 Keyless Entry System ........2-3 Highbeam On Light ......... 3-32 Keys ...............
Page 341 Light (cont.) Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Fog Lamp ..........3-32 Introduction ..........6-2 Highbeam On ..........3-32 Maintenance Footnotes ........6-7 Malfunction Indicator ........3-28 Maintenance Record ........6-14 Oil Pressure ..........3-31 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Safety Belt Reminder ........3-23 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..
Page 342 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-15 Park (P) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-13 Shifting Into ..........2-25 Shifting Out of ..........2-26 Parking Brake ............2-24 Over Things That Burn ......... 2-27 Odometer ............3-23 Parking Your Vehicle ........2-27 Off-Road Recovery ..........
Page 343 Reporting Safety Defects (cont.) United States Government ......7-10 Radios ............3-43 Restraint System Check Care of Your CD Player ....... 3-75 Checking the Restraint Systems ....1-56 Care of Your CDs ........3-75 Replacing Restraint System Parts Radio with CD ......3-45, 3-49, 3-59 After a Crash ..........
Page 344 Safety Belts (cont.) Setting the Time Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ....1-23 Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..3-44 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....... 1-11 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..3-44 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ......1-23 Sheet Metal Damage ........
Page 345 Tires (cont.) Wheel Replacement ........5-56 Tachometer ............ 3-23 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 5-53 Taillamps Top Strap ............1-39 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..5-43 Top Strap Anchor Location ....... 1-41 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........3-73 Towing Theft-Deterrent Systems ........
Page 346 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ......5-56 Vehicle Replacement ..........5-56 Control ............4-5 Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-39 Damage Warnings ........... iv Windows ............2-11 Loading ............4-30 Manual ............2-11 Parking Your ..........2-27 Power ............2-12 Symbols ............