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2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Owner Manual

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

Front Seats

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

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-6

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-22

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-40

Airbag System

......................................... 1-64

Restraint System Check

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

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

...................................... 2-10

Windows

................................................. 2-24

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-41

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OnStar

System

...................................... 2-42

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-48

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-26

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-80

............................ 1-77

............................ 2-26

........... 2-30

................ 2-43

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

........ 3-32

.................. 3-47

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

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

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

Service

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

Fuel

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

Checking Things Under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

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

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-54

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-90

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-98

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

.................................... 5-49

......... 5-53

................................. 5-98

................... 5-105

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Page 1 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 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 ..........1-6 ........... 4-36 Safety Belts ..........1-22 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: Canadian Owners
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 the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name MONTANA are registered trademarks;...
Page 3: Safety Warnings And Symbols
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. We symbol means “Do Not,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things “Do Not do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings
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 Notice: These mean there is something that could with 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 ..........1-40 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Older Children ..........1-40 Six-Way Power Seats ........1-3 Infants and Young Children ......1-43 Heated Seats ..........1-3 Child Restraint Systems .........1-46 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-50 Head Restraints ..........1-6 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ..........1-51...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats CAUTION: Manual Seats You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to Use the lever located on adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle the front of the seat to is moving. The sudden movement could startle adjust the seat forward or and confuse you, or make you push a pedal rearward.
Page 9: Six-Way Power Seats
Six-Way Power Seats Heated Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the Your vehicle may have this heated seat buttons are located on the climate feature. If it does, the control panel. six-way power seat control is located on the outboard This feature will heat the lower cushions of the driver’s side of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
Page 11 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust, remove, and reinstall the seats. By using the levers and straps in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from the vehicle. If your vehicle has second row captain chairs with airbags, the seats cannot be removed.
Page 13: Bucket Seats
Bucket Seats Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts Your vehicle may have bucket seats in the second row. and return them to their normal stowed position These seats can be adjusted several different ways.
Page 14 Adjusting the Bucket Seats Forward To return the seat to the original position, do the following: and Rearward 1. Align the seat so that the rear hooks on the seat There are two adjustment levers on the second row are over the rear ﬂoor pins. Push down ﬁrmly on bucket seats that enable them to move forward or the rear of the seat so that the rear hooks attach to rearward.
Page 15: Folding Or Reclining The Seatbacks
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks The other lever is located on the rear of the seat. The seatback on a bucket seat can either be folded forward or reclined using the nylon strap or the recline lever. To adjust the second row bucket seats forward or rearward, do the following: 1.
Page 16: Removing The Bucket Seats
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts To recline the seatback, do the following: still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the 1. Pull the nylon strap or lift the recline lever. safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts 2.
Page 17 4. Release the rear set of hooks from the ﬂoor pins by 5. To release the front seat hooks from the ﬂoor pins, pulling the nylon strap, located at the base of the squeeze the angled bar, located beneath the seat seat.
Page 18 Installing the Bucket Seats To install the bucket seats, do the following: 1. With the seat folded, squeeze the angled bar beneath the seat toward the straight crossbar, while CAUTION: placing the front hooks of the seat into the front two ﬂoor pins.
Page 19 4. Check that the seat is locked by trying to raise the seat. 5. Pull the nylon strap, located on the rear right hand side of the seat, or lift the recline lever, located on the front right hand side of the seatback, to raise the seatback to the upright position.
Page 20: Captain Chairs
Captain Chairs Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks Your vehicle may have second row captain chairs. If so, they can be adjusted forward or rearward and the CAUTION: seatbacks can be adjusted. Adjusting the Captain Chairs Forward If the seatback is not locked, it could move and Rearward forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 21 Removing a Captain Chair (without a To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, then move the Side Impact Airbag) seatback to the desired position. If your vehicle has captain chairs with side impact To raise the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever airbags, the seats cannot be removed.
Page 22 Installing a Captain Chair (without a Side Impact Airbag) CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 23 To install a captain chair, do the following: 2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of ﬂoor pins. 1. Hook the front latches over the front ﬂoor pins. CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 24: Third Row Seat
Third Row Seat Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked into place. Your vehicle may have a third row seat. It is a full Returning the Seatback to an Upright bench seat and may come with the convenience center. See Convenience Center on page 2-53 for more Position information.
Page 25 Removing the Third Row Seat 1. Remove the convenience center, if equipped. See Convenience Center on page 2-53 for more information. 2. Make sure all items are off the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 26 Installing the Third Row Seat Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position CAUTION: before folding a rear seat.
Page 27 CAUTION: CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly If the seatback is not locked, it could move can move around in a collision or sudden stop. forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 28: Safety Belts: They Are For Everyone
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 29: Why Safety Belts Work
After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it.
Page 30 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. In does not stop. a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-24...
Page 31 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. 1-25...
Page 32: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
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 33: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-40 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-43.
Page 34 5. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 1-34. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 35 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 36 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 37 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 38 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 39 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 40: 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 41: 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 1-27. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt —...
Page 42 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 43: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides CAUTION: Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt is too loose.
Page 44 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-38...
Page 45: Safety Belt Pretensioners
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-35. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 46: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Older Children should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 47: Safety Belts
What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. 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 48 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt CAUTION: is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, Never do this.
Page 49: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 50: Child Restraints
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 51 CAUTION: CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, The body structure of a young child is quite including support for the head and neck. This unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck the safety belts are designed.
Page 52: 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 53 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 54 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in How Should I Use a Child Restraint? the Vehicle A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a CAUTION: permanent part of the motor vehicle.
Page 55: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on CAUTION: the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy A child can be seriously injured or killed in a from the manufacturer.
Page 56: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Even though the passenger sensing system is General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag...
Page 57: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower attachments and Children (LATCH) a top tether. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors system holds a child restraint during driving or in a and attachments.
Page 58 Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached.
Page 59 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each Locations seating position with lower anchors has two labels, (Top Tether Anchor): near the crease between Seating positions with top the seatback and the seat tether anchors.
Page 60 Third Row Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position or in the third row outboard Second Row positions, if equipped, if a national or local law requires For the center third row position, if equipped, the top that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions tether anchor is located on the seatback, near the center that come with the child restraint say that the top tether...
Page 61: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for CAUTION: (Continued) the LATCH System anchor or attachment to come loose or even CAUTION: break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens. To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle, If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached attach only one child restraint per anchor.
Page 62 Notice: Contact between the child restraint or the 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle’s safety the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the belt assembly may cause damage to these parts. top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped.
Page 63 If the position you are If the position you are using does not have a using has an adjustable head restraint and you are head restraint and you are using a dual tether, using a single tether, route the tether over the raise the head restraint seatback.
Page 64: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-51. For vehicles with a third row, there are no top tether anchors in the outboard seating positions.
Page 65 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 66: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing directions to be sure it is secure. child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor, disconnect it.
Page 67 If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the the right front seat position, move the seat as far child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the back as it will go before securing the forward-facing instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 68 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-62...
Page 69 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If the airbag or airbags are off, the off indicator on the instrument panel will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 70: Airbag System
Airbag System CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle hitting things inside the vehicle or being may also have side impact airbags. Side impact airbags ejected from it.
Page 71 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate Anyone who is up against, or very close to, with great force, faster than the blink of an any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, injured or killed.
Page 72: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-35 for more information.
Page 73 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver, it is instrument panel on the passenger’s side. in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-67...
Page 74 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 75: When Should An Airbag Inflate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the near-frontal crashes.
Page 76: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
In any particular crash, no one can say whether an But the frontal airbags would not help you in many types airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts, and many damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is were.
Page 77 Airbag inﬂation does not prevent the driver from seeing In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag.
Page 78: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The a properly-seated occupant and determine if the passenger airbag status indicator on the instrument passenger’s airbag or airbags should be enabled (may panel will be visible when you turn your ignition key to...
Page 79 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s airbag or airbags if: CAUTION: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied • the system determines that an infant is present in a A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be rear-facing infant seat seriously injured or killed if the right front •...
Page 80 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the For some children who have outgrown child restraints vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 81 CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-35 for more on this, including important safety information. Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates.
Page 82: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places Is there anything I might add to the front or around your vehicle. You do not want the system to sides of the vehicle that could keep the inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 83: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? Checking the Restraint Systems Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 84: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. After a Crash If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
Page 85 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-30 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-30 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Ignition Positions ..........2-30 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ....2-31 Doors and Locks ..........2-10 Starting the Engine ........2-31 Door Locks ..........2-10 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-32...
Page 86 Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ..........2-48 Second Row Center Console ......2-51 Glove Box ...........2-48 Luggage Carrier ...........2-52 Cupholder(s) ..........2-48 Convenience Net (With Rear Convenience Overhead Console (With Rail) ......2-48 Center) ............2-52 Overhead Console (Without Rail) ....2-50 Convenience Net (Without Rear Convenience Floor Console Storage Area ......2-50 Center) ............2-53 Folding Tray ..........2-50...
Page 87: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 88: Remote Keyless Entry System
® Any new PASS-Key III key must be programmed before This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. ® it will start your vehicle. See PASS-Key III on page 2-28 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: for more information on programming your new key. 1.
Page 89: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, you can start the engine from outside the Operation vehicle. See “Remote Vehicle Start” at the end of this section for more detailed information. You can lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors and the liftgate using the remote keyless entry transmitter (Lock): To lock all doors and the liftgate, press the supplied with your vehicle.
Page 90: Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system, (Dual Power Sliding Doors): If your vehicle the unlock button on the remote keyless entry has dual power sliding doors, your remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the system. See Content transmitter will have two buttons that have a van symbol Theft-Deterrent on page 2-26 for more details.
Page 91: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body Vehicle transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. 1.
Page 92: Remote Vehicle Start
5. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons for To start the engine using the remote start feature, do the seven seconds to synchronize the transmitter. following: 6. Check the transmitter operation. 1. Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter, equipped with the remote vehicle start button, at the vehicle.
Page 93: Remote Start Ready
• After two remote starts have been provided, the The hazard warning ﬂashers are on. vehicle’s ignition switch must be turned to RUN and • There is an emission control system malfunction. then back to LOCK using the key before the remote start •...
Page 94: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. Door Locks To unlock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 95: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Your vehicle has power door locks. The switches are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door. Press the top of the switch to unlock the doors and liftgate. From the inside, use the manual or power door locks. To unlock either front door from the inside, pull back on the manual lever.
Page 96: Sliding Door Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking If a door remains open, without any other door being opened or closed, the vehicle will lock after approximately 45 seconds. This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be delayed until all doors have been closed for If the key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock approximately ﬁve seconds.
Page 97: Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock Lockout Protection All of the doors will lock automatically when you move The lockout protection feature makes it more difficult to the shift lever out of PARK (P). This feature cannot lock the key in the vehicle. If the driver’s door is be disabled.
Page 98: Sliding Door Lock
Sliding Door Lock CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close.
Page 99: Sliding Door Security Lock
Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with sliding door security locks that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door(s) using the inside door handle. To use one of these locks, do the following: 1.
Page 100: Canceling The Sliding Door Security Lock
Power Sliding Door (PSD) If your vehicle has power sliding door(s), you can prevent power opening of the sliding door from the passenger power sliding door (psd) activation switch by If your vehicle has this feature, you can open and close pressing the psd second row passenger override the power sliding door(s) using the switches inside (deactivation) switch located on the overhead console.
Page 101 Power Sliding Door (PSD) Switches If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors, you Your vehicle will have one of the following switch(es) have these switches. located on the overhead console switchbank. If your vehicle has a single power sliding door (PSD), you have this switch.
Page 102: Power Sliding Door Operation
Power Sliding Door Operation Your vehicle also has passenger power sliding The power sliding door(s) will only open if the transaxle door activation switch(es). is in PARK (P). The transaxle does not have to be in If you have a single PARK (P) to close the door(s).
Page 103 • Notice: If you leave the power sliding door on when To manually open the power sliding door(s) while you go through an automatic car wash, the door may the switch(es) are in the activation position, pull accidentally open. Be sure the power sliding door is and release the inside or outside door handle turned off when going through a car wash.
Page 104 The driver’s side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, do not try to force the sliding door. When the fuel ﬁller door is closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened normally.
Page 105 Power Sliding Door Second Row Passenger Override (Deactivation) To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door(s) by using the passenger PSD activation switch, press the override (deactivation) part of the overhead console switch. The door can still be manually opened from the inside or outside with the override (deactivation) on.
Page 106: Resetting The Power Sliding Door
Resetting the Power Sliding Door If the door does not travel to the fully open position, press the overhead console switch to the override The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at (deactivation) position and slide the door fully open and all because of the following conditions: closed.
Page 107 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate:...
Page 108: 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 109: Power Windows
Power Windows Power Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows. The switches on the driver’s door armrest This switch, located in the control the front windows overhead console when the ignition is in switchbank, is used for RUN, ACCESSORY opening and closing or when Retained...
Page 110: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Content Theft-Deterrent To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. You can Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system. also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side. The sun visors can also slide along the rod to cover different areas of the front window.
Page 111 Arming with the Power Lock Switch Arming with Your Key Your alarm system will arm when the key is removed Your alarm system will arm when you use your key to from the ignition and you use the driver’s power lock the driver’s door.
Page 112: Disarming With Your Key
Disarming with Your Key Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key use this equipment. to unlock the driver’s door. The security light will ®...
Page 113 If the engine does not start and the security message To program the new key, do the following: comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. 1. Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it. Turn the ignition off and try again. 2.
Page 114: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle The key can be turned to one of four positions while in the ignition switch. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: •...
Page 115: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
B (ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you can 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your operate the electrical accessories, such as the radio. ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as C (RUN): This is the position to which the switch returns your engine warms up.
Page 116: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater 2. If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In the engine starts.
Page 117: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.
Page 118 If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. the shift lever — push the shift lever all the way Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then is moving forward could damage the transaxle.
Page 119: Warm-Up Shift
Warm-Up Shift Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is running at high speed may Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside covered by your warranty.
Page 120: Parking Brake
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use one place on a hill using only the accelerator SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control the vehicles pedal may damage the transaxle.
Page 121: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-39. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake CAUTION: pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 122: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the CAUTION: transaxle.
Page 123: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 124: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with CAUTION: the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 125: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror Outside Power Mirrors CAUTION: The controls, located on the driver’s door, operate A convex mirror can make things (like other both outside rearview vehicles) look farther away than they really are. mirrors. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 126: Onstar System
® ® OnStar System OnStar Services ® For new vehicles equipped with OnStar , the Safe & Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions & ®...
Page 127: Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
® Directions & Connections Plan Universal Home Remote • All Safe & Sound Plan Services System • Driving Directions • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services ® OnStar Hands-Free Calling ® ® OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands at the touch of a button.
Page 128: Universal Home Remote System Operation
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Read the instructions completely before attempting to Operation is subject to the following two conditions: program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another 1.
Page 129 Programming Universal Home Remote 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully Follow these steps to program up to three channels: receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 1.
Page 130: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may Programming vary by manufacturer. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. signals to time out or quit after several seconds of 8.
Page 131: Using Universal Home Remote
Using Universal Home Remote Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light To program a device to Universal Home Remote using will come on while the signal is being transmitted. a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: Erasing Universal Home Remote...
Page 132: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Cupholder(s) There are cupholders located below the center Your vehicle’s large carrying capacity can store many instrument panel switchbank. The cupholders have a items. If the vehicle has an extended wheelbase, it can rubber liner that can be removed, so that larger cups can carry even larger items.
Page 133: Storage Bin
Storage Bin Your vehicle may have a storage bin located on the overhead rail that you can use for storage. 4. Firmly press down making sure the latch is ﬂat with the ribs (A) on the storage bin. 5. Switch hands and repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the latch on the opposite side of the storage bin.
Page 134: Overhead Console (Without Rail)
Overhead Console (Without Rail) Folding Tray If your vehicle has an overhead console without the rail Your vehicle may be system, it has two reading lights, a courtesy light, equipped with folding and a switchbank. See Overhead Console Switchbank convenience trays located on page 3-21 for more information.
Page 135: Second Row Center Console
Second Row Center Console Replacing the Center Console If your vehicle has the second row center console, use the following procedure to remove or install the console. CAUTION: Removing the Center Console A second row center console that is not locked 1.
Page 136: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. CAUTION: To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving, check now and then to make sure the cargo is still If you try to carry something on top of your securely fastened.
Page 137: Convenience Net (Without Rear Convenience Center)
Convenience Net (Without Rear Convenience Center Convenience Center) CAUTION: Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over. Install If any removable convenience item is not the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, secured properly, it can move around in a inside the liftgate.
Page 138: Removing The Convenience Center
Removing the Convenience Center 3. Lift the convenience center up and into the rear of the vehicle. 1. Make sure that all items are off the convenience 4. Slide the convenience center in and align it to the center and that it is empty. rear seat.
Page 139 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-21 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Overhead Console Switchbank .......3-21 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ....3-22 Horn .............3-6 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......3-24 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ..3-25 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Cigarette Lighter ...........3-26 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-8...
Page 140 Section 3 Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-42 Audio System(s) ..........3-80 Oil Pressure Light .........3-44 Setting the Time ...........3-81 Security Light ..........3-45 Radio with CD ..........3-81 Cruise Control Light ........3-45 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....3-101 Highbeam On Light ........3-45 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........3-115 Fuel Gage ...........3-46 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-117 Low Fuel Warning Light .........3-46...
Page 141 NOTES...
Page 142: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 143 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-80. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn J. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
Page 144: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering also let police know you have a problem. Your front wheel pad to sound the horn. and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located...
Page 145: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever • Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-9. • Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9. • Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-10. • Rear Window Wiper. See Windshield Washer on page 3-10. • Rear Window Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-10.
Page 146: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow ﬂashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 147: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, with the wiper symbol on it. push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to When the high beams are mist.
Page 148: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Windshield Washer): Press and hold the CAUTION: windshield washer paddle with this symbol on it to wash your windshield. The washers and wipers will operate. When you release the paddle, the washers will stop, and In freezing weather, do not use your washer the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles, unless until the windshield is warmed.
Page 149: Cruise Control
The cruise control (Rear Washer/Wiper): Move the lever to this lever is located below position to wash and wipe the rear window. the windshield wiper The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the control on the right side windshield washer.
Page 150: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control Cruise control allows a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more to be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about CAUTION: 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 151: Resuming A Set Speed
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise This symbol will appear on the instrument panel Control cluster when the cruise There are two ways to go to a higher speed: control is set. • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push up on the cruise control lever toward the plus (resume/accelerate) position, then release the lever and take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 152 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle’s speed, its load, and the steepness of There are two ways to reduce the vehicle’s speed while the hills.
Page 153: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to set your headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode, if enabled, will turn the exterior lamps on and off The control to the automatically depending on how much light is available left of the steering outside the vehicle.
Page 154: Wiper Activated Headlamps
Wiper Activated Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System This feature, if equipped, will automatically activate the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for have been in use for about 30 seconds and when all of others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Page 155: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for The knob to adjust the the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is instrument panel brightness light outside.
Page 156: Interior Lamps Control
Interior Lamps Control (Door): Turn the outer knob to this position to turn the interior lamps on while any door is open and when the ignition key is removed from the ignition. The interior lamp control is located to the right of the (Interior Lamps): Turn the outer knob to this exterior lamp controls on position to turn the interior lamps on.
Page 157: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting Delayed Lighting With entry lighting, the interior of your vehicle is The delayed lighting feature will continue to illuminate the illuminated so that you can see inside before you enter interior for 20 seconds after all doors have been closed, your vehicle.
Page 158: Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting Rear Reading Lamps With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for There are two reading lamps in the third row headliner. about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens from the ignition.
Page 159: Battery Run-Down Protection
Battery Run-Down Protection Overhead Console Switchbank Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the interior lamps on. If you leave any interior lamps on while the ignition is in lock or off, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes.
Page 160: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking CAUTION: Assist (URPA) If your vehicle is equipped with the Ultrasonic Rear Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist Parking Assist (URPA) system, it is designed to help you system, the driver must check carefully before park, while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). It operates backing up.
Page 161: How The System Works
URPA can be turned off by If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed of pressing the rear park aid less than 3 mph (5 km/h), one of the following will occur: disable switch located in Description English Metric the overhead console switchbank.
Page 162: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Accessory Power Outlet(s) Properly Your vehicle may be equipped with a front accessory The light may ﬂash red when the vehicle is in power outlet located below the climate controls on the REVERSE (R) if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept instrument panel.
Page 163: Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn Current off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum Your vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used amperage rating.
Page 164: Cigarette Lighter
Climate Controls The power outlet is not designed for the following electrical equipment and may not work properly if these items are plugged into the power outlet: Climate Control System • Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric With this system you can control the heating, cooling power tools.
Page 165 To change the current mode, select one of the following: Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument temperature inside your vehicle. panel outlets. (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the air-conditioning system on or off.
Page 166: Defogging And Defrosting
Recirculation: This mode keeps outside air from coming (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and windshield and the side window outlets, with some air odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool directed to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 167: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Rear Climate Control System Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system (Open): Turn the thumbwheel to this position to that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed for the rear open the air outlets. seating area. This system works with the main climate control system in your vehicle.
Page 168 Your vehicle may also have a rear climate control (Decrease Setting): Press this button to system that allows the rear passengers to adjust the decrease the fan or temperature setting when arrows temperature and fan speed for the rear seating area. are active in the display.
Page 169: Rear Air Outlets
Rear Air Outlets The access panel for the passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located in the back of the glove box. To replace The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air return the ﬁlter, do the following: outlet.
Page 170: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 171: 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’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.
Page 172: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your per minute (rpm). odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers Safety Belt Reminder Light (used in Canada).
Page 173: Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Passenger Safety Belt Airbag Readiness Light Reminder Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. START, a chime will be provided for several seconds The light comes on if there is an electrical problem.
Page 174: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. serviced right away.
Page 175 CAUTION: CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have Even though the passenger sensing system a rear-facing child restraint installed in the is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal right front passenger’s seat, it means that airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if the passenger sensing system has not the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag and...
Page 176: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your The charging system light dealer for service.
Page 177: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light the ﬂoor.
Page 178: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light Warning Light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Page 179: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: • If you turn the system off by pressing the traction control button. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 for more information.
Page 180: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those Check Engine Light of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may Your vehicle has a cause this light to come on.
Page 181: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap The following may prevent more serious damage to properly installed should turn the light off. your vehicle: Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? •...
Page 182: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs If you have low engine oil Some state/provincial and local governments have or pressure, this light will stay may begin programs to inspect the emission control on after you start your equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection engine, or come on when could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration.
Page 183: Security Light
Cruise Control Light CAUTION: This light comes on whenever you set Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If your cruise control. you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 184: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are four things some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. •...
Page 185: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) If equipped, the outside air temperature automatically appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display when viewing all of the information screens, except for Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). the oil life screens. If the outside air temperature is at or All messages will appear in the DIC display located in below 37°F (3°C), the temperature reading will toggle the instrument panel cluster, below the tachometer.
Page 186: Dic Buttons
DIC Buttons Information Button Items (Information): Press this button to scroll through the following items: Odometer Press the information button until the odometer displays. This mode shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Trip A and Trip B (Information): Press this button to display the odometer, trip distance, time elapsed, average speed, Press the information button until A or B displays.
Page 187: Time Elapsed
Time Elapsed There is also a retroactive trip odometer function that performs the following for each trip odometer: Press the information button until TIME ELAPSED :00 • If the vehicle’s speed has exceeded 3 mph (5 km/h) displays. This mode is like a stopwatch, in that you can during the current ignition cycle, this function will set clock the time it takes to get from one point to another.
Page 188: Fuel Range
Fuel Range Instantaneous Fuel Economy Press the information button until FUEL RANGE displays. Your vehicle may have this display. Press the information This mode shows the approximate number of remaining button until INST ECONOMY displays. This mode shows miles or kilometers the vehicle can be driven without the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will refueling.
Page 189 Oil Life Menu Button Items Press the information button until OIL LIFE displays. (Menu): Press this button to scroll through the This mode shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining following items: useful life. If you see OIL LIFE 99% on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains.
Page 190: Dic Compass (Uplevel Only)
Personalization (Uplevel Only) DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) Press the menu button until PERSONAL PROGRAM Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver displays. Your vehicle may have personalization Information Center (DIC). capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two drivers.
Page 191 To adjust for compass variance, use the following 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and procedure: select the appropriate variance zone. 1. Press the menu button until COMPASS ZONE 4. Press the menu button to advance to the displays.
Page 192: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages A/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION This message will display when the engine coolant Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. that the status of the vehicle has changed and that See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-41.
Page 193: Battery Saver Active
ALL WHEEL DRIVE DISABLED The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. You can monitor the battery voltage by pressing the If your vehicle has the all-wheel drive system, this information button until BATTERY displays. message will display when there is a spare tire on the CHANGE OIL SOON vehicle, or when the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, or when the rear differential ﬂuid is...
Page 194: Check Gas Cap
CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE This message will display and a chime will sound while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons This message will display when there is a problem with to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the generator and battery charging systems.
Page 195 DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR DRIVER’S REAR DOOR AJAR This message will display when the driver’s door is This message will display when the driver’s side rear door not closed properly. When this message appears, is not closed properly. When this message appears, you you should make sure that the driver’s door is closed should make sure that the driver’s side rear door is closed completely.
Page 196: Engine Coolant Hot
ENGINE COOLANT HOT This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message is overheating, severe engine damage may occur.
Page 197: Key In Ignition
HOOD AJAR This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message and to clear it from the screen. message will display when the hood is not closed This message will continue to display for two seconds properly.
Page 198: Left Front Turn Lamp Out
LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned This message will display when the left front turn signal off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message bulb needs to be replaced.
Page 199: Low Brake Fluid
LOW BRAKE FLUID LOW FUEL This message will display when the brake ﬂuid level is This message will display when your vehicle is low on low. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level. fuel. You should reﬁll the tank as soon as possible. See See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the Fuel Gage on page 3-46 and Filling the Tank on page 5-8 location of the brake master cylinder reservoir.
Page 200 Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can A chime will sound continuously while this message is result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have displayed if driving above 5 mph (8 km/h). Press any of the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to possible when this message is displayed.
Page 201 PASSENGER’S DOOR AJAR This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned This message will display when the front passenger’s off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message door is not closed properly.
Page 202: Reduced Engine Power
REDUCED ENGINE POWER REDUCED POWER STOP WHEN SAFE This message will display when the vehicle’s engine This message will display when your vehicle is in an power is reduced. This happens when driving conditions, overheated engine operating mode. This operating such as climbing a steep hill, make the transaxle mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in overwork in a gear that may cause damage to the...
Page 203 REMOTE START DISABLED REMOTE START ON This warning message will come on if a remote start If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this attempt is unsuccessful. This may be caused if any of the message will display when a remote start is initiated. following conditions are true when a remote start attempt See “Remote Vehicle Start”...
Page 204: Right Rear Turn Lamp Out
RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned This message will display when the right rear turn signal off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message bulb needs to be replaced.
Page 205: Service Brake System
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE PARK LAMPS This message will display when a problem with the This message will display when there is a problem with brake system has been detected. Have your vehicle the park lamps. Check to see if the park lamp fuse is serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible.
Page 206: Service Traction System
SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM ® If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message will If your vehicle has the traction control system, this display if there has been a problem detected with message will display when the system is not functioning ®...
Page 207: Service Vehicle Soon
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON STABILITY CONTROL OFF ® This message will display when a non-emissions related If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message will display malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by your any time the system turns off. When this message has ®...
Page 208: Traction Control Active
TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE Any of the following conditions may cause the traction control system to turn off: If your vehicle has the traction control system, this • The traction control system is turned off by pressing message will display when the system is on. Slippery the traction control button located on the center of road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, the instrument panel.
Page 209: Turn Signal On
DIC Vehicle Personalization This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned (Uplevel Only) off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that when the engine is turned off.
Page 210 Entering the Personal Program Menu The personalization features include the following: • Radio station presets 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in • PARK (P). Auto door unlock preferences 2. Press the menu button until PERSONAL • Remote keyless entry unlock preferences PROGRAM displays.
Page 211 Customization Menu Items ALL KEYS RESET This screen will only display if YES was selected on the The following are customization features that allow you FACTORY DEFAULTS screen. to program settings to the vehicle: Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following FACTORY DEFAULTS choices: This feature allows you to set all of the customization...
Page 212 DELAYED LOCKING 30 seconds (default): The exterior lamps will stay on for 30 seconds. This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be delayed until all of the doors have been closed for 60 seconds: The exterior lamps will stay on for approximately ﬁve seconds.
Page 213 Press the menu button until DELAYED LOCKING Press the menu button until CONTENT THEFT appears appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll to scroll through the following choices: through the following choices: OFF: There will be no delayed locking of the OFF: The content theft-deterrent system will be...
Page 214 FOB LOCK FEEDBACK REMOTE START This feature allows you to select the type of feedback If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows the you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote remote start to be turned OFF or ON. The remote start keyless entry transmitter.
Page 215 Press the option button until REAR PARK CHIME Press the menu button until PERSONALIZE KEY appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices: to scroll through the following choices: OFF: The URPA system’s chime will be disabled.
Page 216 RADIO STATIONS PERSONALIZED ALL (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P) or the key is taken out This screen displays only if YES was selected for the of the ignition. PERSONALIZE KEY feature. This feature allows you Choose one of the available settings and press the to set the radio station presets to be recognized for the menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select...
Page 217 FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS After programming the last option, the message KEY FOB NOW PERSONALIZED will appear on the DIC This feature allows the selection of which doors will display for a few seconds if you personalized the key. unlock on the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the Next, the message PERSONAL OPTIONS SAVED will remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 218: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving.
Page 219: Setting The Time
Radio with CD Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-31 for more information. Setting the Time Press the H or the M button to enter clock mode.
Page 220: Xm™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Satellite Radio Service With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of If your vehicle has XM™, XM™ is a satellite radio programming service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States •...
Page 221: Finding A Station
Finding a Station For XM™ (if equipped), press the information button while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/ AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
Page 222: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, (Bass/Treble/Midrange): Press this knob to select six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed BASS, MIDRANGE, or TREBLE. Turn the knob to on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the increase or to decrease.
Page 223: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Category Station (RDS and XM™) (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between To select and ﬁnd a desired category perform the the right and the left speakers, press this knob until following: BALANCE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers.
Page 224: Rds Messages
RDS Messages SCAN: Scan the stations within a category by performing the following: ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. 1. Press the CAT button. The last selected category When an alert announcement comes on the current radio will appear on the display. station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 225: Radio Messages
Radio Messages TRAF (Traffic): If TA appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has you will hear it. been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio has If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, not been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and must be...
Page 226: Xm Radio Messages
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 227 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 228 Playing a CD (Single CD Player) If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The CD player.
Page 229: Playing A Cd(S) (Six-Disc Cd Player)
Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear a track over again. REPEAT will appear on the display. Press this If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, button again to turn off repeat play. it will stay in the player.
Page 230 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the To insert multiple CDs, do the following: CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer 1. Turn the ignition on. and a description label is needed, try labeling the top 2.
Page 231 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD Do not repeatedly press the eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The player’s For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the 25-second eject timer will reset at each press of eject, display.
Page 232 RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear a track or an To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either SCAN entire CD over again. arrow for more than four seconds until CD SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to To use repeat, do one of the following: listen to 10 seconds of the ﬁrst track of each loaded CD.
Page 233: Root Directory
Using an MP3 CD The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 ﬁles. Long MP3 Format ﬁle names, folder names, or playlist names may use more disc memory space than necessary. To conserve space If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: on the disc, minimize the length of the ﬁle, folder or •...
Page 234 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the ﬁle Tracks will be played in the following order: structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no • Play will begin from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist compressed ﬁles directly beneath them, the player and will continue sequentially through all tracks in will advance to the next folder in the ﬁle structure that...
Page 235 File System and Naming Playing an MP3 The song name that will be displayed will be the song Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is The player will pull it in, and READING will appear not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio will display the on the display.
Page 236 There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in ﬁnding (Previous Folder): Press this button to go to the tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these ﬁrst track in the previous folder. Press and hold this problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. button to reverse through the current track.
Page 237 RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear a track, CD, or BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD a folder over again. is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. To use repeat, do one of the following: CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD •...
Page 238 4. Press and hold the song list button to save the After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are track into memory. When song list is pressed, moved up the list. When another track is added to the one beep will be heard immediately.
Page 239: Rear Seat Entertainment System
CD Messages Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the (RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display screen, auxiliary inputs, two sets of wireless following reasons: headphones (if included), and a remote control.
Page 240: Before You Drive
Before You Drive The headphones will shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system is shut off or if the The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. The headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving than three minutes.
Page 241: Battery Replacement
Wired Headphones Foam ear pads on these headphones may become worn or damaged. The headphone foam ear pads can There is a right and left wired headphone jack. become damaged if they are not handled or stored To adjust the volume, do the following: properly.
Page 242: Stereo Rca Jacks
Stereo RCA Jacks To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs, connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the RSE player. If a disc is present when the RSE power is turned on, the player will automatically begin playing the disc and the user will need to press the AUX button on the...
Page 243: Video Screen
Vehicle Speakers When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its stowed and latched position. Only one audio source can be heard through the Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, vehicle’s speakers at a time. as damage may occur.
Page 244: Playing A Disc
DVD Player Buttons (Previous and Fast Reverse/Next and Fast Forward): These controls can be used to move forward or backward through a disc. These buttons can also be used to modify RSA, rear temperature, rear fan speed, and wired headphone volume adjustment.
Page 245: Ejecting A Disc
Stopping and Resuming Playback Remote Control To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop The RSE system will include a remote control (batteries button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote are included). To use the remote control, aim it at the control.
Page 246: Remote Control Buttons
Remote Control Buttons (Directional Arrows): Press these buttons to move through DVD menus. The up and down arrows will move through MP3 folders. (Enter): Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. (Display Control Button): Press this button to open the RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) menus to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display modes.
Page 247 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a (Subtitles): Press this button to display the current disc. Press this button while a disc is playing to pause it. subtitles. Each press of this button will move the DVD to Press it again to continue playing the disc.
Page 248 RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Battery Replacement To use the RSE OSD menu when using a DVD or an To change the remote control batteries, do the following: auxiliary device, do the following: 1. Slide the battery door, located on the back of the remote control, down.
Page 249 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No sound — Wired Make sure the wired Problem Recommended Action Headphones headphones are plugged in. Adjust the volume. No power. The ignition may not be If RSA is on, DVD audio in ACCESSORY, RUN, will not be heard.
Page 250 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action The language in the audio Press the main menu The auxiliary source is Press and release the or on the screen is wrong. button on the remote running but there is no AUX button on the remote control and change picture or sound.
Page 251 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action My disc is stuck in the Press the eject button Sometimes the wireless This could be caused player. The eject button on the DVD player. Turn headphone audio cuts out by interference from cell does not work.
Page 252: Dvd Messages
Disc Play Error: This message will be displayed if the Problem Recommended Action mechanism cannot play the disc. Scratched or damaged The wireless headphones Verify that the headphones discs will cause this error. have audio distortion. are facing to the front of Region Code Error: This message will be displayed the vehicle, left and right sides are indicated on the...
Page 253: Cleaning The Dvd Player
Cleaning the DVD Player The front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls. If the front seat passengers switch the When cleaning the outside DVD faceplate and buttons, source for the main radio to a remote source, the RSA will use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water.
Page 254 (Tune): When listening to the radio, press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or the previous station and stay there. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a CD is playing, press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track or to the previous track.
Page 255: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Headphone): Press the right or the left headphone button to enable volume control of the wired headphone connected to the corresponding jack. Press the right and left arrow buttons to change the volume. (Parental Control): This button is located behind the video screen, below the auxiliary jacks.
Page 256: Radio Reception
Radio Reception When a CD is playing, press either arrow to go to the previous or next track, if more than eight seconds have played. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, You may experience frequency interference and static the player will continue moving backward or forward during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone through the CD.
Page 257: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
XM™ Satellite Radio Service Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, outer edge.
Page 258: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Chime Level Adjustment System The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime level. To change the volume level of the chime, press and hold The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off. of your vehicle.
Page 259 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 City Driving ..........4-21 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-22 Drunken Driving ..........4-3 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-23 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........4-24 Braking ............4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-24 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7...
Page 260: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready for Defensive Driving anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or expressways, it means “Always expect the The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive unexpected.”...
Page 261: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. a national tragedy.
Page 262 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb A person who consumes food just before or during (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC There is a gender difference, too.
Page 263: Control Of A Vehicle
A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision. At a BAC level of CAUTION: 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 264: Braking
Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-39. a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool Braking action involves perception time and between hard stops.
Page 265: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, ABS will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little.
Page 266: Using Abs
Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down ﬁrmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking.
Page 267 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction But you can turn the traction control system off if you control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise ever need to. You should turn the system off if your control will automatically disengage.
Page 268: Stabilitrak ® System
® ® StabiliTrak System StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses that your vehicle is just starting to spin, as it might if you hit a ® patch of ice or other slippery spot on the road. When the Your vehicle may be equipped with StabiliTrak which system activates, you may hear a noise or feel a vibration combines anti-lock brake, traction and stability...
Page 269: Traction Control Operation
Traction Control Operation If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system activates, the STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE message ® The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak will appear on the DIC and the cruise control will system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing automatically disengage.
Page 270: Steering
Steering Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. Power Steering The same thing can happen if you are steering through If you lose power steering assist because the engine a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate.
Page 271: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 272: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, driving.
Page 273 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For start your left lane change signal before moving out one thing, following too closely reduces your area of the right lane to pass.
Page 274: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled Let us review what driving experts say about what by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. happens when the three control systems —...
Page 275: Driving At Night
Driving at Night What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. will have less trouble adjusting to night.
Page 276: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 277: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep under your tires that they can actually ride on the puddles or standing water, water can come in water.
Page 278: Driving Through Flowing Water
Driving Through Flowing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just your parking lamps — to help make you more CAUTION: visible to others. • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following Flowing or rushing water creates strong distance.
Page 279: 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 280: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the ﬂow.
Page 281: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not Here are some things you can check before a trip: to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are Are all windows clean inside and outside? going slower than you actually are.
Page 282: 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 283 • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of CAUTION: the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. If you do not shift down, your brakes could get •...
Page 284: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Also see Tires on page 5-54. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 285 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. If you have a traction system, it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the traction system off if you ever need to. You should turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 286: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will serious situation.
Page 287 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 288: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine CAUTION: again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Page 289: 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. If your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle vehicle has traction control, you should turn your traction capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, control system off.
Page 290: Tire And Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-54 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60.
Page 291 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 292 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 293: Certification/Tire Label
Certiﬁcation/Tire Label The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 294: Towing
Towing If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, Towing Your Vehicle or if there is a crash, they will keep going. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if CAUTION: you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
Page 295: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all of its • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? wheels on the ground. If you have a two-wheel-drive Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s vehicle, it can be towed with the two rear wheels on the recommendations.
Page 296: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing Level Control If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed On vehicles equipped with automatic level control, the with its two rear wheels on the ground. To dolly tow your rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load vehicle, do the following: or unload your vehicle.
Page 297: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify the trailering capacity of vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving your CAUTION: vehicle by itself.
Page 298: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: • Weight of the trailer If you do, here are some important points: • Weight of the trailer tongue • There are many different laws, including speed limit •...
Page 299 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight *GCWR Two-Wheel-Drive 3.29 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg) All-Wheel Drive 3.29 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg) Any vehicle without the V92 trailering package or heavy-duty cooling package is limited to a 2,000 lb (907 kg) trailer rating and a 7,000 lb (3 175 kg) GCWR.
Page 300: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 301 Consider the following example: But let’s say your speciﬁc vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg); passenger and two rear seat passengers with some 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs luggage and gear in the vehicle as well.
Page 302: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
Hitches Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you with being able to handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. weight. Since tongue weight is usually at least Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight, you can are a few reasons why you will need the right hitch.
Page 303: Safety Chains
Safety Chains Trailer Brakes You should always attach chains between your vehicle If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the loaded, then it needs its own brakes – and they must be tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from adequate.
Page 304: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 305: Making Turns
Passing Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You will need more passing distance up ahead when you When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have are towing a trailer. And, because you are a good deal extra wiring. longer, you will need to go much farther beyond the The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Page 306: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, do the following: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into CAUTION: PARK (P). 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. You really should not park your vehicle, with a 3.
Page 307: When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill
When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 308 NOTES 4-50...
Page 309 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Overheated Engine Protection Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Operating Mode ........5-29 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-4 Cooling System ..........5-29 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Power Steering Fluid ........5-36 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-37 Vehicle ............5-5 Brakes ............5-38...
Page 310 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Buying New Tires .........5-64 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....5-94 Different Size Tires and Wheels ......5-65 Finish Care ..........5-94 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-66 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ..5-95 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-67 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ....5-95 Wheel Replacement ........5-68 Tires ............5-96...
Page 311: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle they Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer including such things as, airbags, braking, stability, ride for all your service needs.
Page 312: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to CAUTION: cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and You can be injured and your vehicle could be some component wear by-products contain and/or emit...
Page 313: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-76. Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you Gasoline Octane perform.
Page 314: Gasoline Specifications
Gasoline Speciﬁcations Additives At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States speciﬁcation D 4814 in the United States or are now required to contain additives that will help CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, contain an octane-enhancing additive called allowing your emission control system to work...
Page 315: 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 316: 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 317 The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not CAUTION: properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 for more information. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 318: 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 319: Hood Release
Hood Release 3. Lift the hood. 4. Pull up on the hood prop to release it from its To open the hood, do the following: storage clip. 1. Pull the hood release The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine handle with this temperatures under the hood, so be careful when symbol on it.
Page 320: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 321 A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” on page 5-102. under Engine Oil on page 5-15. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking page 5-42.
Page 322 When you open the hood on the 3.9L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 323: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-102. Checking Engine Oil B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-42. It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you C.
Page 324: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the cross-hatched area. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter...
Page 325: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst...
Page 326: Engine Oil Additives
® Engine Oil Life System GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. When to Change Engine Oil If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 327: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
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 328: When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change.
Page 329: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
4. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. Notice: If the air cleaner/ﬁlter is off, a backﬁre can cause a damaging engine ﬁre. And, dirt can 5. Align the tabs located on the bottom of the panel easily get into your engine, which will damage it. with the slots at the bottom of the housing.
Page 330: How To Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
How to Check Automatic To get the right reading, the ﬂuid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F Transaxle Fluid (82°C to 93°C). Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles choose to have this done at the dealership service (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F department.
Page 331: How To Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough ﬂuid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or It does not take much ﬂuid, generally less than paper towel.
Page 332: What Engine Coolant To Use
What Engine Coolant to Use A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C). • ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage •...
Page 333: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your The coolant recovery tank warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze is located on the driver’s and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and side of the vehicle,...
Page 334: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL see Cooling System on page 5-29. coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it.
Page 335: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine CAUTION: Protection Operating Mode on page 5-29 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
Page 336: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally.
Page 337: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection Cooling System Operating Mode When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
Page 338 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 339 Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See CAUTION: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-29 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 340 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Recovery Tank Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at or above the full cold mark, add a When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or ®...
Page 341: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator If the overheat warning continues, there is one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly at the pressure cap port, but be sure the Notice: Your engine has a speciﬁc radiator cooling system is cool before you do it.
Page 342 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 343 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the ® 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller engine cooling fans.
Page 344: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid 9.
Page 345: How To Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: To determine what kind of ﬂuid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment Always use the proper ﬂuid.
Page 346: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid Brakes Brake Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until the Your brake master cylinder tank is full. See Engine reservoir is ﬁlled with Compartment Overview on DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See page 5-12 for reservoir Engine Compartment location.
Page 347: What To Add
So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid around the cap before removing it. This will help when your linings are worn, then you will have too keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
Page 348: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads applied.
Page 349: Replacing Brake System Parts
Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days parts have to be of top quality and work well together if or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 350: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it your vehicle.
Page 351 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug If your vehicle has the unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette 3.9L V6 engine, the lighter or the accessory power outlet. Turn off terminal is located under the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This the fuse block cover.
Page 352 CAUTION: CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the Using a match near a battery can cause battery engine is not running and can injure you. Keep gas to explode. People have been hurt doing hands, clothing and tools away from any this, and some have been blinded.
Page 353 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a CAUTION: remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the Fans or other moving engine parts can injure negative (−) terminal of the good battery.
Page 354 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may the following: occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the not be covered by your warranty.
Page 355: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. All-wheel-drive vehicles have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 356 Carrier Assembly-Differential How to Check Lubricant (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 357: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-52. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: A. High-beam Headlamp Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside B.
Page 358 To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 4. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 5. Disconnect the socket wiring harness connector for more information. from the headlamp assembly. 6.
Page 359: Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Front Turn Signal, Parking and 6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To change a stoplamp/taillamp, turn signal or back-up lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-22 for more information.
Page 360: Replacement Bulbs
7. Replace the bulb socket by inserting and turning clockwise to secure. 8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the outboard locating/retaining pins until the lamp is seated. 9. Secure with the inboard screws. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up 3057KX Front Turn Signal, DRL and...
Page 361: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14.
Page 362: 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 363: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (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 sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all federal safety vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Page 364 (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN).
Page 365: 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 The following illustration shows an example of a typical letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D passenger vehicle tire size. means diagonal or bias ply construction;...
Page 366 Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See Loading its width. Your Vehicle on page 4-31. 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.
Page 367 Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). the bead. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.
Page 368: Inflation - Tire Pressure
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an If your tires have too much air (over-inﬂation), you individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, can get the following: occupant weight, and cargo weight. • Unusual wear Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a •...
Page 369: When To Check
When to Check Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to get a pressure Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget measurement. If the cold tire inﬂation pressure matches to check the compact spare tire, it should be at the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading 60 psi (420 kPa).
Page 370: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and (8 000 to 13 000 km). rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Page 371: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to around the tire.
Page 372: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet Mixing tires could cause you to lose control General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation while driving.
Page 373: Different Size Tires And Wheels
If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they CAUTION: are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires. If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on the...
Page 374: 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 375: 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 376: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 377: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not enough dangerous. You cannot know how it has been clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle used or how far it has been driven. It could fail without the proper amount of clearance can suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 378: Accessory Inflator
Accessory Inﬂator This symbol is on the accessory inﬂator switch. Your vehicle may have an accessory inﬂator. With it, you can inﬂate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure. The accessory inﬂator is located in the rear compartment on the driver’s side.
Page 379 To use your accessory inﬂator system, do the following: Notice: If you run the accessory inﬂator longer than 30 minutes at a time, you could damage 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. the inﬂator. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 380: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 381: 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 vehicle’s To be even more certain the vehicle will not hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6 for more information.
Page 382: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 3. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting the tab and pulling the cover off. A. Jack F. Tire Bag and Cable B. Strap Storage for C. Bracket All-Wheel-Drive The tools you will need are located in the storage D.
Page 383 5. Separate the plastic pouch from the jack and To remove the compact spare tire, do the following: remove the jacking tools, including the folding wrench and extension, from the pouch. A. Hoist Shaft E. Extension B. Hoist Assembly (Chisel End) C.
Page 384 2. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower If your vehicle is an AWD vehicle, after removing the compact spare tire (D) to the ground. Continue the compact spare tire, turn the wrench to turn the wrench so the compact spare tire counterclockwise to raise the cable back up.
Page 385: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Your vehicle may have aluminum wheels. If so, you will see exposed stainless steel wheel nuts. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all of the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. Or, your vehicle may have steel wheel covers.
Page 386 1. Loosen the wheel nuts using the folding wrench, but do not remove them. Turn the handle counterclockwise about 180 degrees, then ﬂip the handle back to the starting position. This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn. Notice: If your vehicle has wheel locks and you use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts, you A.
Page 387 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: 4.
Page 388 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 389 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8. Install the compact spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 390 10. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence, as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 391: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System CAUTION: Your vehicle may have an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop a tire from suddenly falling off your Before beginning this procedure read all the vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. instructions.
Page 392 To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do 2. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack the following: until it lifts the secondary latch device under the wheel plate. 3. Keep raising the jack until the compact spare tire stops moving upward and is held ﬁrmly in place.
Page 393: 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. 5.
Page 394: Storing The Spare Tire
Storing the Spare Tire To store the spare tire, do the following: 1. Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down. CAUTION: 2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels.
Page 395 Storing the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle The ﬂat tire is stored the same as the spare tire for front-wheel-drive vehicles. Refer to “Storing the Spare Tire” listed previously. Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle 1. Remove the tire storage bag and cable package from the jack storage area.
Page 396 6. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure. 7. Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker. Push the tube towards the front of the vehicle. 4. Pull the cable (A) through the door striker (C) and the center of the wheel.
Page 397 Storing the Tools Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. To put the cover back on, line up the tabs on the right of the cover with the slots in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and push down the tab so that it rests in the groove.
Page 398: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Notice: Tire chains will not ﬁt your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your compact spare. the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 399 When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. or techniques: Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to surfaces for which they were not intended.
Page 400: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst.
Page 401: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Care of Safety Belts Plastic Surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, CAUTION: a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt.
Page 402: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by color, gloss retention, and durability. hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. GM-approved cleaning products can be The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it obtained from your dealer.
Page 403: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners Blades that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the surface of the If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield wheel(s).
Page 404: Tires
Finish Damage Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not should be repaired right away.
Page 405: Chemical Paint Spotting
Chemical Paint Spotting Description Usage Removes dirt and grime Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a Chrome and Wire Wheel from chrome wheels and Cleaner chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and wire wheel covers. attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can Removes dust, take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, ﬁngerprints, and surface...
Page 406: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label, you will ﬁnd the following: •...
Page 407: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring Power Windows and Other Power Options The headlamp wiring is protected by four internal fuses in the underhood fuse block. An electrical overload Circuit breakers in the instrument panel fuse panel will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases protect the power windows and other power accessories.
Page 408: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located at the right end of the instrument panel, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Open the front passegner’s door, and remove the cover, to access the fuse block. Your vehicle may not have all of the fuses listed.
Page 409 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Trunk, Door Locks Park Lamps Electronic Level Control Power Sliding Door Rear Wiper Blank Radio Ampliﬁer Blank Interior Lamps Left Power Sliding Door ® OnStar Right Power Sliding Door Keyless Entry Module Cluster, Heating, Ventilation, Relays Usage Air Conditioning Blank...
Page 410: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment. For more information on location see Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12. Your vehicle may not have all the fuses listed. 5-102...
Page 411 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right High Beam Anti-lock Brake System Fuel Pump Powertrain Control Module Ignition Diode Electronic Ignition SPARE Spare Fuel Injector SPARE Spare Climate Control, RPA, Cruise Control Left High Beam Electronic Throttle Control SPARE Spare Engine Sensor, Evaporator SPARE Spare Airbag...
Page 412 J-Case Fuses Usage Relays Usage Fuse Puller RUN RLY Starter Fan 1 LO BEAM Low Beam Starter Solenoid FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Anti-lock Brake System Motor HORN Horn Blank AC/CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch Fan 2 HI BEAM High Beam Front Blower High PWR/TRN Powertrain Battery Main 3...
Page 413: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric measurements. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 3.5L Engine Front Climate Controls Only 1.68 lbs 0.76 kg 3.9L Engine Front Climate Controls Only 1.43 lbs...
Page 414 Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 3.5L V6 Automatic 0.060 inches (1.5 mm) 3.9L V6 Automatic 0.040 inches (1.1 mm) 5-106...
Page 415 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 ......6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 416: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 417 This schedule is for vehicles that: CAUTION: (Continued) • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the Tire and If you have any doubt, see your GM Loading Information label. See Loading Your ® Goodwrench dealer to have a qualiﬁed Vehicle on page 4-31.
Page 418: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for When the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on, it “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, means that service is required for your vehicle. Have it is recommended that your ﬁrst service be your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next Maintenance I, your second service be Maintenance II,...
Page 419 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life • • system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18. An Emission Control Service. • • Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. •...
Page 420: 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) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 421: 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 # Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything shift linkage, and the underbody contact points and that might keep a safety belt system from doing its linkage.
Page 422: 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 423: 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 5-23 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check CAUTION: Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if When you are doing this inspection, the...
Page 424: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular System Check brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out ®...
Page 425: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, Park (P) Mechanism Check set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With CAUTION: the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular...
Page 426: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Windshield ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part GM Power Steering Fluid number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, your dealer. System in Canada 89021186).
Page 427 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Sliding Door Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Canada 992723) or lubricant Track Latch, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Pivots, Spring meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 428: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3.5L V6 Engine 10354942 A2939C 3.9L V6 Engine 15222510 A3074C Engine Oil Filter 3.5L V6 Engine...
Page 429: 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 430 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 431 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 432 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 433 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-14 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United Online Owner Center ........7-3 States Government ........7-14 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Government ..........7-14 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 434: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Assistance and We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have Information the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). This is Customer Satisfaction Procedure available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to...
Page 435: 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 436: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance for Text From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Telephone (TTY) Users Fax Number: 313-381-0022 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or Canada — Customer Assistance speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), General Motors of Canada Limited Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 Assistance Center.
Page 437: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
GM Mobility Reimbursement Roadside Assistance Program Program As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 438: Canadian Roadside Assistance
• • Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), and covered at no charge. The customer is responsible delivery date of the vehicle. for the repair or replacement of the tire if not •...
Page 439: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you To enhance your ownership experience, we and our wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy to minimize your inconvenience by providing several Transportation, a customer support program for transportation options.
Page 440: Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General...
Page 441 Some information may be stored during regular GM will not access information about a crash event or operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; share it with others other than: other information is stored only in a crash event by •...
Page 442: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed the vehicle.
Page 443: Repair Facility
Repair Facility Insuring Your Vehicle GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with facility that meets your needs before you ever need comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage repair center with GM-trained technicians and state afforded by various insurance policy terms.
Page 444: If An Accident Occurs
If an Accident Occurs • Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. information and registration if you keep these items •...
Page 445: Managing The Vehicle Damage Repair Process
• Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private insurance company may initially value the repair using collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure aftermarket parts.
Page 446: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; Reporting Safety Defects to the or write to: Administrator, NHTSA United States Government 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20590 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you You can also obtain other information about motor...
Page 447: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Reporting Safety Defects to General Service Publications Ordering Motors Information In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in Service Manuals a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write: Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, Pontiac Customer Assistance Center brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 448: Owner's Information
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 449 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ......4-11 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........3-119 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Accessory Inﬂator ........... 5-70 System ............. 3-120 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ....... 3-24 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....
Page 450 Audio System(s) ..........3-80 Break-In, New Vehicle ........2-30 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....3-117 Bucket Seats, Rear ........... 1-7 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....3-119 Bulb Replacement ........... 5-49 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....... 3-119 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Chime Level Adjustment ......
Page 451 Checking Things Under the Hood ...... 5-10 Climate Control System ........3-26 Chemical Paint Spotting ........5-97 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ....3-31 Child Restraints Outlet Adjustment ........3-29 Child Restraint Systems ....... 1-46 Rear ............3-29 Infants and Young Children ......1-43 Collision Damage Repair ........
Page 452 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Driver Information Center (DIC) ......3-47 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian DIC Operation and Displays ......3-47 Government ..........7-14 DIC Vehicle Personalization ......3-71 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-54 Government ..........
Page 453 Engine Flat Tire ............5-72 Air Cleaner/Filter ......... 5-20 Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-73 Battery ............5-41 Flat Tire, Storing ..........5-85 Check and Service Engine Soon Light .... 3-42 Fluid Coolant ............5-23 Automatic Transaxle ........5-21 Coolant Heater ..........2-32 Power Steering ...........
Page 454 Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps ....5-49 Heated Seats ........... 1-3 Gage Heater ............3-26 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-41 Highbeam On Light ......... 3-45 Fuel ............3-46 Highway Hypnosis ........... 4-24 Speedometer ..........3-34 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-24 Tachometer ..........
Page 455 Light (cont.) Charging System ......... 3-38 Jump Starting ..........5-42 Cruise Control ..........3-45 Highbeam On ..........3-45 Low Fuel Warning ........3-46 Malfunction Indicator ........3-42 Oil Pressure ..........3-44 Keyless Entry System ........2-4 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ....3-36 Keys ...............
Page 456 Maintenance Schedule New Vehicle Break-In ........2-30 Additional Required Services ......6-6 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-14 At Each Fuel Fill ........... 6-8 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 At Least Once a Year ........6-9 Introduction ..........6-2 Odometer ............
Page 457 Power (cont.) Sliding Door ..........2-16 Paint, Damage ..........5-96 Steering Fluid ..........5-36 Park Aid ............3-22 Windows ............ 2-25 Park (P) Pretensioners, Safety Belt ........ 1-39 Shifting Into ..........2-37 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ....2-13 Shifting Out of ..........2-38 Parking Assist ............
Page 458 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..... 3-101 Rear Seat Operation ......... 1-6 Safety Belt Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ....1-35 Passenger Reminder Light ......3-35 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......3-10 Pretensioners ..........1-39 Reclining Seatbacks .......... 1-4 Reminder Light ..........3-34 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....
Page 459 Seats (cont.) Spare Tire Rear Seat Operation ........1-6 Accessory Inﬂator ........5-70 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Compact ............ 5-90 Six-Way Power Seats ........1-3 Installing ............ 5-77 Third Row Seat ........... 1-18 Removing ........... 5-74 Second Row Center Console ......2-51 Storing ............
Page 460 Tires (cont.) Installing the Spare Tire ........ 5-77 Tachometer ............ 3-34 Removing the Flat Tire ......... 5-77 Taillamps Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-74 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..5-51 Secondary Latch System ......5-83 TCS Warning Light .......... 3-40 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ....
Page 461 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ....3-22 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-32 Understanding Radio Reception ....... 3-118 Warnings Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-66 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-54 Universal Home Remote System ....... 2-43 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Operation ...........
Page 462 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ..5-95 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....3-120 Washer ............3-10 Washer Fluid ..........5-37 Wiper Blade Replacement ......5-53 Wiper Fuses ..........5-99 Wipers ............3-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....... 6-2 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ......