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2007 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7

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Child Restraints

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Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ................................ 85

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Doors and Locks

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Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

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Instrument Panel ....................................... 133

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and

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Audio System(s)

Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 221

Your Driving, the Road, and

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Service and Appearance Care .................. 269

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Checking Things Under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

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February 24, 2025

07 potiac vibe fuse panel half not working my amp I hooked up shorted out now the f have no windshield wipers brake lights now b

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February 24, 2025

A shorted amplifier could have caused a blown fuse or damaged a related circuit. The fuse panel might have stopped working due to a blown main fuse, such as the AM2 fuse, which controls the charging system, airbag system, cigarette lighter, power outlets, and stop lamps. Check for blown fuses and replace them with the correct size. If the problem persists, there may be further electrical damage requiring inspection by a professional.

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O07 Pontiac vibe fuse pannel in dasg

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The dashboard fuse panel in a 2007 Pontiac Vibe is located in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block.

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2007 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ....... 7 Instrument Panel ........133 Front Seats ..........8 Instrument Panel Overview ....136 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........16 ........152 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, and ..........18 Indicators ..........
Page 2 Tires ............. 322 Maintenance Schedule ......373 Appearance Care ........354 Maintenance Schedule ......374 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ......363 Customer Assistance Information ..... 399 Electrical System ........364 Customer Assistance and Information ... 400 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ....369 Reporting Safety Defects ......
Page 3: Canadian Owners
If the vehicle GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, is sold, leave this manual in it so the new owner PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name can use it. VIBE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
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 with the text describing the operation or information that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 8 Child Restraint Systems ......43 Manual Seats ..........8 Where to Put the Restraint ......47 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ......9 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Reclining Seatbacks ........10 Children (LATCH) ........
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9: Driver Seat Height Adjuster
Driver Seat Height Adjuster The driver seat height adjuster is located on the outboard side of the seat. To raise the seat, pull up on the lever repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. To lower the seat, push down on the lever repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could You can lose control of the vehicle if you move forward in a sudden stop or crash. try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while That could cause injury to the person the vehicle is moving.
Page 11 To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 12 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. The rear seats may have head restraints that can be adjusted in height like the front head restraints.
Page 14: Passenger Folding Seatback
Passenger Folding Seatback CAUTION: CAUTION: Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop If you fold the seatback forward to carry or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure longer objects, such as skis, be sure any all items before driving.
Page 15 2. Pull up on one of the To raise the seatback, do the following: levers located on 1. Pull up on one of the levers located on either either side of the side of the back of the passenger’s seatback. back of the 2.
Page 16: Rear Seats
Rear Seats To fold either seatback down, do the following: 1. Pull up on the lock release knob, Rear Seat Operation located on the top outboard side You can fold either side of the seatback down for of the seatbacks. more cargo space.
Page 17 To raise the seatback, do the following: CAUTION: CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not That could cause injury to the person properly attached, or twisted will not sitting there.
Page 18: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a This part of the manual tells you how to use cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. safety belts properly. It also tells you some things In a collision, people riding in these areas you should not do with safety belts.
Page 19 Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast why: They work. as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
Page 20 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 21 The person keeps going until stopped by or the instrument panel... something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 22: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 23: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are Be aware that there are special things to know in an accident —...
Page 24: Driver Position
Driver Position The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, Lap-Shoulder Belt let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to 4.
Page 25 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch The lap part of the belt should be worn low and plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 26 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 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 28 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. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 29 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 30 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 31: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 32: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt women.
Page 33: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 34 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the buckle does not click, check to be sure that you are using the correct buckle. The buckle for the center rear passenger position has the word CENTER on it.
Page 35 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 lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 36: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and Although you cannot see them, they are located on use it only for the seat it is made to ﬁt.
Page 37: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Older Children 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.
Page 38 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 39 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 40: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This by appropriate restraints. Young children should includes infants and all other children. Neither the not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, distance traveled nor the age and size of the unless there is no other choice.
Page 41 CAUTION: (Continued) Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 42 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should including support for the head and neck. take into consideration not only the child’s This is necessary because a newborn weight, height, and age but also whether or not...
Page 43: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 44 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the for the child’s body with the harness and also infant. The harness system holds the infant sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant or shelf-like shields.
Page 45 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 46 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 49 for more information. A child the Vehicle can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. CAUTION: When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint...
Page 47: Where To Put The Restraint
Securing the Child Within the Child Because there are different systems, it is important to refer to the instructions that come with the Restraint restraint. A child can be endangered in a crash if There are several systems for securing the child the child is not properly secured in the child within the child restraint.
Page 48 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun CAUTION: (Continued) visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the (if equipped) under certain conditions, rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Page 49: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top Children (LATCH) tether anchors and attachments. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during Lower Anchors driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier.
Page 50 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 child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 51 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, Locations the top tether anchor symbol is located on the (Top Tether Anchor): trim cover. Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Page 52 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position the LATCH System where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in the right front CAUTION: passenger’s position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the...
Page 53 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Secure any unused safety belts behind Each top tether anchor and lower anchor the child restraint so children cannot in the vehicle is designed to hold only reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the one child restraint. Attaching more than way out of the retractor to set the lock, if one child restraint to a single anchor your vehicle has one, after the child...
Page 54 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends the lower anchors. If the child restraint does that the top tether be attached, attach and not have lower attachments or the desired tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, seating position does not have lower anchors, if equipped.
Page 55 If the position you are If the position you are using does not have a using has an adjustable head restraint and head restraint and you you are using a dual are using a single tether, tether, route the raise the head restraint tether over the and route the tether seatback.
Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 49. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 57 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the 6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and Right Front Seat Position tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag.
Page 59 Your vehicle has a label on the sun visor that says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in CAUTION: (Continued) the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even CAUTION:...
Page 60 If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Secure the child in the child restraint when and as Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children the instructions say. (LATCH) on page 49. 1. Your vehicle has airbags. See Passenger Sensing System on page 74. We recommend There is no top tether anchor at the right front that rear-facing child restraints be secured seating position.
Page 61 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle out of the retractor to set the lock. the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 62 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If the passenger sensing system has turned off the airbags and safety belt pretensioner, the OFF indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to ON.
Page 63: Airbag System
Airbag System If the ON indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the Your vehicle has the following airbags: vehicle and check with your dealer. • A frontal airbag for the driver. If the airbag readiness light and the OFF light in the passenger airbag status indicator come •...
Page 64 Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today’s CAUTION: airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating bag, all Frontal airbags for the driver and airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job.
Page 65 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags Anyone who is up against, or very close inﬂate with great force, faster than the to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be blink of an eye. If you are too close to an seriously injured or killed.
Page 66: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, 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 162 for more information.
Page 67 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact instrument panel on the passenger’s side. airbag for the driver, it is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 68 If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger, it is in the side airbag for the driver and the passenger seated of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. directly behind the driver, it is in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 69 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any...
Page 70: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different vehicle crash speeds. For example: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
Page 71: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
It is possible that, in a crash involving the front of For frontal airbags, inﬂation is determined by what your vehicle, only one of the two frontal airbags the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, vehicle in your vehicle will deploy. This is rare, but it can speed, and how quickly the vehicle slows down in happen in a crash just severe enough to make frontal and near-frontal impacts.
Page 72: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact steering wheel or the instrument panel. In airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so quickly that moderate to severe side collisions, even belted some people may not even realize an airbag...
Page 73 There may be some smoke and dust coming from Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically the vents in the deﬂated airbags. Airbag inﬂation unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the and turn the hazard warning ﬂashers on when the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor airbags inﬂate.
Page 74 • When the system check is complete, either the Your vehicle has a crash sensing and word ON or the word OFF will be visible depending diagnostic module which records information on whether the seat is occupied and/or the after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and weight of the occupant.
Page 75 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front CAUTION: (Continued) seat. We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in Even though the passenger sensing a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a system is designed to turn off the forward-facing child seat and an older child riding...
Page 76 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn If a child restraint has been installed and the ON off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the and the safety belt pretensioner if: child restraint with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position, following the child restraint...
Page 77 An object, person or child in the rear seat The passenger sensing system is designed to contacting or pressing the right front passenger’s enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s seatback, or objects stowed under the right frontal airbag, seat-mounted side impact airbag front passenger’s seat, may affect the proper (if equipped), and the safety belt pretensioner functioning of the passenger sensing system.
Page 78 If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the OFF indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
Page 79 Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers or seat backpacks, can affect how well the passenger CAUTION: sensing system operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers, seat backpacks, or If the airbag readiness light in the other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has instrument panel cluster ever comes on the passenger sensing system.
Page 80: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped CAUTION: Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be For up to 10 seconds, after the ignition is serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in turned off and the battery is disconnected, several places around your vehicle. You do an airbag can still inﬂate during improper not want the system to inﬂate while someone is service.
Page 81 Adding Equipment to Your Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out Airbag-Equipped Vehicle whether this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the Is there anything I might add to the front front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing or sides of the vehicle that could keep the and diagnostic module, steering wheel,...
Page 82: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag, or the airbag covering on the driver’s and right Checking the Restraint Systems front passenger’s seatback (if equipped), or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder the side windows (if equipped), the bag may not light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,...
Page 83: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to After a Crash have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system CAUTION: was not being used at the time of the collision.
Page 84 NOTES...
Page 85: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .............. 87 Automatic Transaxle Operation ....108 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..89 Overdrive Off ..........111 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Manual Transaxle Operation ...... 111 Operation ..........90 Parking Brake ........... 114 Shifting Into Park (P) Doors and Locks ..........
Page 86 Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ..........127 Floor Mats ..........127 Glove Box ..........127 Rear Storage Area ........128 Cupholder(s) ..........127 Rear Cargo Accessory Track System ..129 Coinholder(s) ..........127 Cargo Cover ..........129 Instrument Panel Storage Area ....127 Cargo Tie Downs ........
Page 87: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing...
Page 88 One key is used for the Each tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or ignition, the doors and a qualiﬁed locksmith how to make extra keys. all other locks. Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose your key, you’ll be able to have a new one made easily using this code.
Page 89: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void System authorization to use this equipment. If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) At times you may notice a decrease in range. This system, it operates on a radio frequency subject is normal for any RKE system.
Page 90 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) UNLOCK: Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. The turn signal lights will ﬂash twice System Operation and the interior lamps will come on to conﬁrm that the door has unlocked. If the UNLOCK button is If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and pressed again within three seconds, all remaining unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up...
Page 91 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. Vehicle If you have to get close to your vehicle before Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to the transmitter works, it is probably time to change prevent another transmitter from unlocking your the battery.
Page 92: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Insert a small coin or similar object to separate the bottom half from the top half of the Door Locks transmitter. 2. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one.
Page 93 From the outside, use your key or the remote CAUTION: (Continued) keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 90 for more information. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A If your vehicle has power door locks, open the child can be overcome by extreme driver’s door by turning the key in the lock toward...
Page 94: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks If your vehicle has this feature, the power door lock switch is located on the armrest of the driver’s and front passenger’s door. (Power Door Lock): Press the top of the To manually lock the door from the inside, press switch to lock all the doors.
Page 95: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks To use these locks, do the following: 1. Slide the lever down. Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening 2. Close the door. the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside. 3.
Page 96: Liftgate/Liftglass
Liftgate/Liftglass To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the CAUTION: door from the outside. 2. Slide the lever up. It can be dangerous to drive with the 3. Do the same for the other rear door. liftgate or liftglass open because carbon The rear door locks will now work normally.
Page 97 Liftgate/Liftglass Release To open the liftglass using the key, insert the key into the keyhole and turn clockwise to the To unlock and open the liftgate using the key, second position. Use the handle in the center of insert the key into the keyhole and turn the liftglass to help in lifting the glass.
Page 98: 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 99: Manual Windows
Manual Windows AUTO (Express-Down): Press this switch all the way down and release it to lower the driver’s Use the window crank to open and close each window quickly. window. (Lock-Out): Press the window lock-out button, located near the driver’s power door lock switches, Power Windows to disable the passenger’s power window switches.
Page 100: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems The indicator light located on the Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some instrument panel to the cities. Although your vehicle has a number of left of the steering theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we wheel will come put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Page 101 Testing the Alarm How the System Alarm is Activated To test the alarm, do the following: The system will activate the alarm under the following conditions: 1. Open all the windows. • If the driver’s or front passenger’s door is 2.
Page 102: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Reactivating the System Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Once the system is set, it will automatically reset the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again under the same conditions as New Vehicle Break-In described earlier. Disarming the System Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in.
Page 103: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions (A) LOCK: This is the only position from which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it ignition and automatic transaxle. Push in the to four different positions. ignition switch as you turn the key toward you.
Page 104: Starting The Engine
Key In the Ignition (C) ON: This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it The switch stays in the ON position when the is an easy target for joy riders or thieves.
Page 105 Automatic Transaxle Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or starting the engine and protects components. If NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in the ignition key is turned to the START position, any other position —...
Page 106: Engine Coolant Heater
2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, Notice: Your engine is designed to work with especially in very cold weather (below 0°F the electronics in your vehicle. If you add or 18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much electrical parts or accessories, you could gasoline.
Page 107 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it 1. Turn off the engine. away from moving engine parts. If you do 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical not, it could be damaged.
Page 108: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: (Continued) There are several different positions for Do not leave your vehicle when the engine your shift lever. is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Page 109 Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does control system. You have to fully apply your not connect with the wheels. To restart when regular brakes ﬁrst and then press the shift lever you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 110 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It LOW (L): This position reduces vehicle speed provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If even more than SECOND (2) without using your you need more power for passing, and you are: brakes.
Page 111: Overdrive Off
Overdrive Off Manual Transaxle Operation Vehicles with an automatic transaxle have an O/D Five-Speed Transaxle (overdrive off) button located on the left side of the shift lever. FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift When you turn on your vehicle overdrive will into FIRST (1).
Page 112 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let REVERSE (R): To back up, press down on the up on the accelerator pedal and shift into clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 113: Shift Speeds
Shift Speeds This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for the best fuel economy. Manual Transaxle Recommended Shift CAUTION: Speeds If you skip a gear when you downshift, Engine 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 you could lose control of your vehicle.
Page 114: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal as you move the lever all the way down. down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the Notice: Driving with the parking brake on ignition is on, the brake system warning light will can overheat the brake system and cause...
Page 115: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) To shift into PARK (P), do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot (Automatic Transaxle) and set the parking brake by pulling up on the parking brake lever. CAUTION: 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of It can be dangerous to get out of your...
Page 116 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) Running (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the CAUTION: transaxle.
Page 117: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) 2. Carefully pry the cover from the shift (Automatic Transaxle) lock override, located to the right Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock of the shift lever. control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON.
Page 118: Parking Your Vehicle
Parking Your Vehicle Parking Over Things That Burn (Manual Transaxle) Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to LOCK, remove the key and release the clutch.
Page 119: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Repairs were not done correctly. • Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modiﬁed improperly. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you your vehicle: cannot see or smell.
Page 120: 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 CAUTION: PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 121: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror with ® OnStar Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an inside rearview mirror ® with OnStar . See your dealer for more information While sitting in a comfortable driving position, ® on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind ®...
Page 122: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Outside Remote Control Mirrors While sitting in a comfortable driving position, Your vehicle has outside power adjustable mirrors. adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind The controls are located your vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move to the left of the steering it up or down and side to side.
Page 123: Onstar ® System
® Outside Convex Mirror OnStar System CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on ® OnStar uses several innovative technologies and your right.
Page 124 ® ® OnStar service is provided to you subject to the For more information, press the OnStar button to ® ® OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may speak with an advisor. Some OnStar services ® cancel your OnStar service at any time by (such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle ®...
Page 125 ® Available Services included with Directions OnStar Virtual Advisor ® & Connections Plan ® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar • All Safe and Sound Plan Services Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic •...
Page 126 ® How OnStar Service Works Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or ® In order to provide you with OnStar services, at all times. ® your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability ® OnStar service that involves location information of recording and transmitting vehicle information.
Page 127: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Instrument Panel Storage Area There are storage compartments located on the Glove Box instrument panel in two places. They are below the interior/instrument panel brightness dial and Open the glove box by pulling up on the bottom of below the shift lever.
Page 128: Rear Storage Area
How to Remove and Replace the Rear Storage Area Floor Mat A storage area is located under the rear cargo area ﬂoor panel. To remove the ﬂoor mat, pull up on the rear Turn the knobs on the of the mat to disconnect ﬂoor panel to unlock the it from the locator storage area access...
Page 129: Cargo Cover
Rear Cargo Accessory Track Cargo Cover System To use the cargo cover, loosen the straps and attach the side hooks of the cargo cover to Your vehicle has a track system located on the the upper tie down hooks located along both sides ﬂoor of the rear cargo area.
Page 130 Cargo Tie Downs The tire tie-down straps are designed to secure a ﬂat tire. You can also use the straps and hooks to secure your luggage. There are eight tie-down hooks located in the rear of the vehicle. The straps are located under the cargo area ﬂoor panel.
Page 131: Sunroof
Sunroof If the vehicle has a sunroof, it can be opened or put in a tilt position. To tilt the sunroof, slide the sunshade rearward, then press the switch marked UP. Press the other end of the switch to lower the sunroof. The ignition must be in the ON position for the switch to work.
Page 132 NOTES...
Page 133: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......136 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Hazard Warning Flashers ......138 Current ..........151 Other Warning Devices ......138 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ....151 Horn ............138 Climate Controls ......... 152 Tilt Wheel ..........
Page 134 Section 3 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .... 169 Audio System(s) ......... 177 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......170 Setting the Time ........178 Oil Pressure Light ........173 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...... 179 Lights On Reminder ........174 Radio with CD (MP3) ........
Page 135 NOTES...
Page 136: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 137 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on K. Tire Pressure Monitor Reset Button. See Tire page 155. Pressure Monitor System on page 330. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument L. Coinholder. See Coinholder(s) on page 127. Panel Cluster on page 159.
Page 138: Hazard Warning Flashers
V. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield The hazard warning Wipers on page 141. ﬂasher button is located in the center of the W. Cigarette Lighter or Accessory Power Outlet. instrument panel. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 151 or Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 150.
Page 139: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever A tilt steering column allows you to adjust the steering column before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The tilt lever is located underneath, on the left side of the steering...
Page 140: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals If a bulb is burned out, have it replaced to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a when you signal a turn, check for burned-out downward (for left) position.
Page 141: Flash-To-Pass
Flash-to-Pass Move the lever to one of the following positions: MIST: Move the lever to MIST, for a single wiping With the lever in the low-beam position, pull the cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start, then lever toward you to momentarily switch to let go.
Page 142: Windshield Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the Turn the knob up or down as far as it will go, to windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the squirt washer ﬂuid on the rear window.
Page 143: Cruise Control
Cruise Control CAUTION: If your vehicle has cruise control, the lever Cruise control can be dangerous where is located on the you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. right side of the steering So, do not use your cruise control on wheel.
Page 144 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts CAUTION: off cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. If the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or If you leave your cruise control on when greater, push the lever up to +RES you are not using cruise, you might hit a...
Page 145 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed Control down. Of course, applying the brake or There are two ways to reduce your speed while downshifting to SECOND (2) or LOW (L) turns off using cruise control: the cruise control.
Page 146: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps (Parking Lamps): Turning the switch to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamp • Instrument Panel Lights A symbol will appear on the instrument panel cluster when your parking lamps are on.
Page 147: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier headlamps. See “Automatic Headlamp System” for others to see the front of your vehicle during following.
Page 148: Fog Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness If you are driving through a parking garage, overcast weather, or a tunnel, the automatic headlamp system may turn on the low-beam The instrument panel headlamps at a normal brightness along with the brightness control is taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the located to the left of the instrument panel lights.
Page 149: Interior Lamps Control
Interior Lamps Control Entry Lighting The interior lights control is located on the While the interior lights control is in the door overhead light. To change the interior lights position, the light will come on when any side door, setting, slide the switch to one of the following the liftgate or the liftglass is opened.
Page 150: Reading Lamps
Reading Lamps This circuit is protected by a fuse and has a maximum current level. Do not use equipment If your vehicle has a sunroof, there will be a reading exceeding the maximum amperage rating. lamp near the sunroof switch. Press the button to Certain power accessory plugs may not be turn the lamp on and press it again to turn it off.
Page 151: Instrument Panel
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating The power outlet is not designed for the following electrical equipment and they may not work Current properly: • With this power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary Equipment with high initial peak electrical equipment with a maximum limit of wattage: cathode-ray tube type televisions, 115 VAC.
Page 152: Climate Controls
Climate Controls It is not recommended to use the cigarette lighter to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. Use the accessory power outlet for phones and other Climate Control System electrical equipment. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 150 or Power Outlet 115 Volt With this system you can control the heating, Alternating Current on page 151.
Page 153 To change the current mode, select one of the Temperature Control: Turn the right knob following: clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. (Vent): Air is directed to the upper instrument A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button, located panel outlets.
Page 154 Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window clear fog from the rear window. glass. This can be minimized if the climate control The rear window system is used properly.
Page 155: Outlet Adjustment
Operation Tips The rear window defogger will turn off automatically approximately 15 minutes after the • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the button is pressed. The defogger can also be turned air inlets at the base of the windshield that off by pressing the button again or by turning off may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle.
Page 156: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter The access panel for the air ﬁlter is behind the glove box. To replace the ﬁlter, follow these steps: Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. The ﬁlter removes certain contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust particles.
Page 157 3. Lift the snaps on the ﬁlter cover to remove the 4. Remove the air ﬁlter. cover. 5. Reverse the steps to install the new air ﬁlter. It will not cause damage to your vehicle if you choose not to replace the air ﬁlter after removing it.
Page 158: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Indicators Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with This part describes the warning lights and gages your vehicle.
Page 159: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel is left in the fuel tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically.
Page 160: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometers The speedometer lets you see your vehicle’s The trip odometers can tell you how far your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip per hour (km/h).
Page 161: Tachometer
Tachometer Temperature Display The outside air temperature is displayed on the The tachometer shows center of the instrument panel, within the engine speed in speedometer. The display will show the outside air thousands of revolutions temperature in Fahrenheit with a range from per minute (rpm).
Page 162: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light Your vehicle also has a safety belt reminder light for the right front passenger position. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument This light is located on panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The the center of the system checks the airbag’s electrical system for instrument panel, above...
Page 163: 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 vehicle has a passenger airbag status your airbag system may not work properly. indicator in the instrument panel. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
Page 164 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate If the word ON is lit on the passenger airbag a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun status indicator, it means that the right front visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat passenger’s frontal and seat-mounted side impact in the front.”...
Page 165: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If the word OFF is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s This light comes on frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag brieﬂy when you turn on (if equipped).
Page 166: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking into two parts. If one part is not working, the other brake does not release fully.
Page 167: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System The ABS warning light comes on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. This is normal. If Warning Light the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Low Tire Pressure Warning Light This light should come on brieﬂy as you start...
Page 168: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
® Traction Control System (TCS) StabiliTrak Indicator Light Warning Light This light warns that there is a problem with This light should come the Traction Control on brieﬂy when you System (TCS) or start the engine. the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system. The light will come on when the ignition is turned If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, to ON and will go off after a few seconds.
Page 169: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage In the following cases, contact your dealer: • The warning light does not come on after the ignition is turned to ON. • The warning light remains on after the ignition is turned to ON. • The warning light comes on while driving.
Page 170: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, the emission controls Check Engine Light might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty.
Page 171 This light will also come on during a malfunction in If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, one of two ways: see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. • Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do been detected.
Page 172 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the Some state/provincial and local governments have electrical system dries out. A few driving trips or may begin programs to inspect the emission should turn the light off.
Page 173: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow If there is a problem the maintenance schedule in this manual for with the oil, this light changing engine oil.
Page 174: Lights On Reminder
Lights On Reminder Cruise Control Light This light comes on The CRUISE light whenever the headlights comes on whenever you are on. press the ON-OFF button to set your cruise control. See Headlamps on Reminder on page 146 for See Cruise Control Light on page 174 for more more information.
Page 175: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light Door Ajar Light This light comes on This light will come on if when the high-beam any door, the rear headlamps are in use. liftgate or the rear liftglass are not completely closed. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 140.
Page 176: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are ﬁve things some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gage: • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads F or full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated.
Page 177: Audio System(S)
Low Fuel Warning Light audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features. While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by This light is located on presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the the fuel gage and tone and adjusting the speakers.
Page 178: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. Here are some ways in which you can The radio might have a button marked with an help avoid distraction while driving. H or HR to represent hours and an M or MIN to While your vehicle is parked: represent minutes.
Page 179: Radio With Cd (Base Level)
Radio with CD (Base Level) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: •...
Page 180 XM™ Satellite Radio Service RCL (Recall): Push this button to display the time with the ignition off. XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in For RDS, push the RCL button to change what the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. displays while using RDS.
Page 181 Setting Preset Stations SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, stay there. six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal performing the following steps:...
Page 182 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) 5. Press and hold the EQ button to store the equalization setting and the number. EQ TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, SAVED displays and a beep sounds. MID (midrange), or TREB (treble) displays. The 6.
Page 183 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station SCAN : Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: (RDS and XM™) 1. Press PROG TYPE to activate program type To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the select mode. The PTY symbol displays. following: 2.
Page 184 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up emergencies. When an alert announcement to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be comes on the current radio station, ALERT! programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by displays.
Page 185 Radio Messages TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF displays, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. Press If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot this button to receive the traffic announcement be corrected, contact your dealer. from the station. TRAF inside brackets displays. When a traffic announcement broadcasts on Radio Messages for XM™...
Page 186 If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, recording, the quality of the music that has been or an attempt is made to play scratched or recorded, and the way the CD-R has been damaged CDs, the CD player could be...
Page 187 RCL (Recall): Push this button to see how long (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton the current track has been playing. To change the to reverse quickly within a track. Sound is heard at default on the display, track, and elapsed time, a reduced volume.
Page 188: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
CD Messages Radio with CD (MP3) CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 189 Radio Data System (RDS) Playing the Radio The audio system has a Radio Data System PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on on and off. FM stations that broadcast RDS information. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or With RDS, the radio can do the following: counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the...
Page 190 Setting Preset Stations SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), stay there. can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
Page 191 Setting the Tone 4. Press EQ or turn the SELECT knob to select the desired EQ number. (Bass/Midrange/Treble) 5. Press and hold the EQ button to store the TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, equalization setting and the number. A MID (midrange), or TREB (treble) displays.
Page 192 Finding a Program Type (PTY) SCAN : Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: Station (RDS) 1. Press PROG TYPE to activate program type To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the select mode. The PTY symbol displays. following: 2.
Page 193 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up emergencies. When an alert announcement to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be comes on the current radio station, ALERT! programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by displays.
Page 194 Playing a CD TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF displays, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. To receive the traffic announcement from the The player pulls it in and READING DISC and the tuned station, press this button.
Page 195 If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an recording, the quality of the music that has been attempt is made to play scratched or damaged recorded, and the way the CD-R has been...
Page 196 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton SCAN : Press and hold either arrow for to reverse quickly within a track. Sound is heard more than two seconds until SCAN and the track at a reduced volume. Release this pushbutton number displays and a beep sounds. The CD to play the passage.
Page 197 Playing an MP3 CD-R Disc • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. Your vehicle’s radio system may have the MP3 • The format of the CD may not be compatible. feature. If it has this feature, it is capable of playing See Using an MP3 on page 210 later in this an MP3 CD-R disc.
Page 198: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL (Recall): Press this button to display the current radio station frequency.
Page 199 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), AM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, can be programmed on the six numbered FM2, or AM. The selection displays. pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations.
Page 200 Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (Bass/Midrange/Treble) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until AUDIO knob until BAL (balance) displays. BASS, MID (midrange), or TREB (treble) Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right displays.
Page 201 Radio Data System (RDS) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station The audio system has a Radio Data System To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on following: FM stations that broadcast RDS information. 1.
Page 202 To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold Alternate Frequency: Alternate frequency the P-TYPE button until a beep sounds on the allows the radio to switch to a stronger FM station PTY you want to interrupt with. When selected, an with the same program type.
Page 203 RDS Messages TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF displays, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national To receive the traffic announcement from the emergencies. When an alert announcement tuned station, press this button. Brackets comes on the current radio station, ALERT! are displayed around TRAF and when a traffic displays.
Page 204: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the personal computer and a description label is player, it stays in the player.
Page 205 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD 4. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls For every CD loaded, a number appears on the the CD in. display. To play a speciﬁc CD, ﬁrst press the To insert multiple CDs, do the following: CD AUX button, then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD.
Page 206 Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to RPT (Repeat): With the repeat setting, one track eject a CD after trying to push it in manually. The or an entire CD can be repeated. player’s 25-second eject timer resets at each To use repeat, do the following: press of eject, causing the player to not eject the •...
Page 207 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press RCL (Recall): Press this button to see how long AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while the current track has been playing. To change playing a CD. The equalization is stored the default on the display, track, and elapsed time, whenever a CD is played.
Page 208 3. Select the desired CD by pressing the To delete tracks from the song list, perform the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK following steps: SCAN right arrow to locate the track to be 1. Turn the CD player on. saved.
Page 209 CD Messages To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the 1. Turn the CD player on. CD comes out, it could be for one of the 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list following reasons: on.
Page 210: Using An Mp3
Using an MP3 The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and MP3 CD-R Disc 255 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names, folder names, or playlist names can use more disc memory space than MP3 Format necessary.
Page 211 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in Tracks are played in the following order: the ﬁle structure that contains only folders/ • Play begins from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst subfolders and no compressed ﬁles directly playlist and continues sequentially through beneath them, the player advances to the next...
Page 212 File System and Naming If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player. When the ignition The song name that displays is the song name or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play that is contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 213 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught RDM 2 (Random): To repeat the tracks in the in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a current folder or playlist, press and release personal computer and a description label is this pushbutton.
Page 214 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton SEEK : Press the up arrow to go to the to reverse quickly within a track. Press and start of the next track. Press the down arrow to go hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to to the start of the previous track.
Page 215 RCL (Recall): Push this button to switch between INFO (Information): INFO displays whenever a track mode, folder, or playlist mode, and time of current track has ID3 tag information. Press day mode. The display shows only 13 characters, this button to display the artist name and album but there can be up to three pages of text.
Page 216: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required 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 217 Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Song/Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel.
Page 218: Radio Reception
Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals Frequency interference and static during normal reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall radio reception can occur if items such as buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience causing the sound to fade in and out.
Page 219: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs Fixed Mast Antenna Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car cases or other protective cases and away from washes without being damaged. If the mast should direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by bottom surface of the disc.
Page 220 NOTES...
Page 221: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads .... 239 City Driving ..........242 Your Vehicle ..........222 Freeway Driving ........243 Defensive Driving ........222 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....244 Drunken Driving ........
Page 222: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready Defensive Driving for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, The best advice anyone can give about driving is: or expressways, it means “Always expect Drive defensively. the unexpected.”...
Page 223: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, Death and injury associated with drinking and so they never drive after drinking. For persons driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one under 21, it is against the law in every U.S.
Page 224 According to the American Medical Association, a It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce example, if the same person drank three double (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 225 But the ability to drive is affected well below a There is something else about drinking and driving BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that that many people do not know. Medical research the driving skills of many people are impaired at a shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the...
Page 226: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be You have three systems that make your vehicle go less with one driver and as long as two or where you want it to go.
Page 227: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by Your vehicle may have the Anti-Lock Brake heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes may not have system that will help prevent a braking skid.
Page 228 ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Page 229: Braking In Emergencies
If your vehicle has the vehicle stability control If you have ABS, you can steer and brake at the system, it includes a brake assist system which same time. However, if you do not have ABS, your provides more powerful braking during a sudden, ﬁrst reaction —...
Page 230: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) The TRAC OFF button is located to the left of Your vehicle may have a traction control system the steering wheel that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in below the instrument slippery road conditions. The system operates only panel cluster.
Page 231: Stabilitrak System
® StabiliTrak System This light warns that there is a problem Your vehicle may have this feature. The somewhere in ® StabiliTrak system helps provide integrated the traction control control of the systems such as anti-lock brake ® system or StabiliTrak system, traction control and engine control.
Page 232: Steering
Steering The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the Power Steering angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you are in a curve, speed is the If you lose power steering assist because the one factor you can control.
Page 233 Steering in Emergencies Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted There are times when steering can be more speeds are based on good weather and road effective than braking. For example, you come over conditions.
Page 234: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your vehicle’s right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either...
Page 235: Passing
Passing So here are some tips for passing: • Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a sides, and to crossroads for situations two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, that might affect your passing patterns.
Page 236 • • When it looks like a chance to pass is coming Check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your up, start to accelerate but stay in the right shoulder, and start your left lane change lane and do not get too close. Time your move signal before moving out of the right lane to so you will be increasing speed as the time pass.
Page 237: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator Let us review what driving experts say about what pedal. happens when the three control systems — brakes, If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off steering, and acceleration —...
Page 238: Driving At Night
• If you have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. If Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only so you do not have ABS, then in a braking skid, much road ahead.
Page 239: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 240 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even Driving too fast through large water puddles or if your windshield wiper blades are in good even going through some car washes can cause shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see problems, too.
Page 241 Driving Through Deep Standing Water CAUTION: (Continued) Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can As little as six inches of ﬂowing water can come in through the engine’s air intake carry away a smaller vehicle. If this and badly damage the engine.
Page 242: 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 243: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. 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.
Page 244: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the Of course, you will ﬁnd experienced and able proper lane well in advance. If you miss your service experts in GM dealerships all across North exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and America.
Page 245: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Is there actually such a condition as highway Then here are some tips: hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the • Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of a comfortably cool interior.
Page 246: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle.
Page 247 • Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help CAUTION: cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with •...
Page 248: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red 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 249 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more.
Page 250 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling a serious situation.
Page 251 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. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.
Page 252: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud
You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with CAUTION: your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Page 253: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn the steering wheel left and right. It is very important to know how much weight your That will clear the area around the front wheels. vehicle can carry. Two labels on your vehicle Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) show how much weight it may properly carry, the and a forward gear, or with a manual transaxle,...
Page 254 Tire and Loading Information Label This weight includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C), and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 322 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 329.
Page 255 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Page 256 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) x 5 =...
Page 257 Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all Information label for speciﬁc information about occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight positions.
Page 258 If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they CAUTION: (Continued) will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will •...
Page 259: Towing
Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle •...
Page 260 Dinghy Towing 2. Turn the ignition to ACC to avoid locking the steering wheel. Make sure the audio system If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, it is turned off and that nothing is plugged cannot be dinghy towed. See “Dolly Towing” for into the power outlets.
Page 261: Towing A Trailer
Dolly Towing Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Page 262 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, If you do, here are some important points: acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. • Successful, safe trailering takes correct There are many different laws, including speed equipment, and it has to be used properly.
Page 263 Three important considerations have to do with Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming weight: only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight • the weight of the trailer of additional optional equipment, passengers and •...
Page 264 See Loading Your Vehicle on page 253. Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.
Page 265 Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety experience. Before setting out for the open road, chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the you’ll want to get to know your rig.
Page 266 Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead Notice: Making very sharp turns while as you would when driving your vehicle without trailering could cause the trailer to come in a trailer. This can help you avoid situations contact with the vehicle.
Page 267 Driving On Grades But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you PARK (P) for an automatic transaxle or into don’t shift down, you might have to use your gear for a manual transaxle, yet.
Page 268 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal Schedule for more on this. Things that are down while you: especially important in trailer operation are •...
Page 269: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............272 Manual Transaxle Fluid ......292 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....272 Hydraulic Clutch ........293 California Proposition 65 Warning ....273 Engine Coolant .......... 294 Doing Your Own Service Work ....273 Radiator Pressure Cap ......
Page 270 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ..321 Appearance Care ........354 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..354 Tires ............322 Fabric/Carpet ..........356 Tire Sidewall Labeling ....... 323 Leather ............356 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....326 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......
Page 271 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........363 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....... 365 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 363 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..... 365 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....363 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....367 Electrical System ........
Page 272: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants they can affect your vehicle’s performance and you to be happy with it. We hope you will go safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 273: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning CAUTION: (Continued) Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, California to cause cancer and birth defects or other and other fasteners. English and reproductive harm.
Page 274: Fuel
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Octane Your Vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating Things you might add to the outside of your is less than 87, you may notice an audible vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 275: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on States are now required to contain additives fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. See that will help prevent engine and fuel system the underhood emission control label.
Page 276: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be If you plan on driving in another country outside used in vehicles that were not designed for the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might those fuels.
Page 277: 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.
Page 278 The fuel door release lever is located near CAUTION: the ﬂoor under the driver’s seat on the If you spill fuel and then something outboard side. ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 279: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 170. CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do discharge from the container can ignite the not remove the nozzle.
Page 280: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the release handle with this CAUTION: symbol on it. It is located below the instrument panel An electric fan under the hood can start up to the left of the and injure you even when the engine is not steering wheel.
Page 281 4. Release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put it into the slot in the hood. To insert the hood prop rod into the slot, move it straight up. If it is moved to the side or toward the inside of the vehicle, it may become detached.
Page 282: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see:...
Page 283 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See G. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (If “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Equipped). See “Checking the Fluid Level” Washer Fluid on page 305. under Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 290. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power H.
Page 284: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time If the engine oil you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, pressure light appears the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on the instrument on level ground.
Page 285 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the indent at the tip of the dipstick, you need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and See Engine Compartment Overview on page 282 Speciﬁcations on page 369.
Page 286 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 287 What to Do with Used Oil If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below 20°F ( 29°C), it is Used engine oil contains certain elements that may recommend that you use either an SAE 5W-30 be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil.
Page 288: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at each engine oil change. Replace the ﬁlter every 30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 376 for more information.
Page 289 To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the following: CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂames if the engine backﬁres.
Page 290: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage the transaxle. Too much can mean that some of When to Check and Change Automatic the ﬂuid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts, starting a ﬁre. Too Transaxle Fluid little ﬂuid could cause the transaxle to overheat.
Page 291 Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare your vehicle as follows: The automatic transaxle dipstick has an orange 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the handle and is located near the front of the engine engine running.
Page 292: Manual Transaxle Fluid
It does not take much ﬂuid, generally less Because this operation can be difficult, you may than one pint (0.5 L). Do not overﬁll. choose to have this done at your Pontiac Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic dealership service department.
Page 293: Hydraulic Clutch
Hydraulic Clutch Check the ﬂuid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your self-adjusting. The master cylinder reservoir ﬁngers on the transaxle case.
Page 294: Engine Coolant
When to Check and What to Use How to Check and Add Fluid Check to make sure that the ﬂuid level is at or The reservoir is located above the MIN mark. If the level is below the MIN at the back of the mark, see the instructions on the reservoir cap.
Page 295 A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: CAUTION: • Give freezing protection down to 34°F ( 37°C). Adding only plain water to your cooling • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). system can be dangerous. Plain water, or •...
Page 296 If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling CAUTION: system. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or Turning the radiator pressure cap when additives in your vehicle’s cooling system, you the engine and radiator are hot can allow could damage your vehicle.
Page 297: Radiator Pressure Cap
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on page 299. CAUTION: Radiator Pressure Cap Steam from an overheated engine can Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly burn you badly, even if you just open the installed, coolant loss and possible engine...
Page 298 If No Steam Is Coming From If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for Your Engine about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come If you get an engine overheat warning but see or back on, you can drive normally.
Page 299: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 300 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank CAUTION: If you have not found a problem yet, but the Heater and radiator hoses, and other coolant level is not at or above the FULL mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 301 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and CAUTION: other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn CAUTION: you badly.
Page 302 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 3. Fill the radiator with the proper coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap See Engine Coolant on page 294 for more when the cooling system, including the radiator information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 303 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can FULL mark. feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, 7.
Page 304: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid You can check your ﬂuid without taking the cap off. The power steering ﬂuid Just look at the reservoir. reservoir is located in • When the engine compartment is hot, the the engine compartment level should be between the HOT marks.
Page 305: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, What to Use follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure • to read the manufacturer’s instructions before Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer use.
Page 306: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If Brake Fluid you add ﬂuid when the linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings.
Page 307 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed few drops of mineral-based oil, such container only.
Page 308 Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum or lightly applied. This does not mean something brakes. is wrong with the brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help make a high-pitched warning sound when the...
Page 309: Battery
Brake Pedal Travel approved GM replacement parts. If you do not, the brakes might not work properly. For example, if See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return someone puts in brake linings that are wrong to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in for your vehicle, the balance between the front and pedal travel.
Page 310: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( ) want to use another vehicle and some jumper cable from the battery.
Page 311 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a Notice: If you leave your radio or other 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 312 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal CAUTION: locations on each vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 282 for more Using a match near a battery can cause information on location. battery gas to explode.
Page 313 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
Page 314 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or the negative terminal of the good battery. Use removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle may occur and damage the vehicle.
Page 315: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from Replacement Bulbs on page 320. the vehicle that had the dead battery. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this 2.
Page 316: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, And Parking Lamps
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, To replace the headlamp, turn signal, or parking lamp bulb, do the following: and Parking Lamps 1. Open the hood and locate the lamp assembly. A. Headlamp 2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from B. Turn Signal/Parking Lamp the headlamp or turn signal/parking lamp.
Page 317: Center High-Mounted
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp bulb, do the following: 1. Locate the bulb which is on the inside of the liftgate/liftglass near the top. 2. Remove the two clips on both sides of the cover and remove it. 3.
Page 318: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps A. Stoplamp/Taillamp B. Turn Signal Lamp 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 6. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb.
Page 319 To replace the turn signal and/or stop/taillamp 2. Turn the bulb socket bulbs, do the following: counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb.
Page 320: Back-Up Lamps
Back-Up Lamps Replacement Bulbs The back-up lamp Exterior Lamp Bulb Number bulb is located in Back-Up Lamp 7440 the bumper. CHMSL Front Turn Signal 1157NA and Parking Lamp Headlamp High/Low-Beam 9003 Rear Turn Signal 7440 Stoplamp/Taillamp 7443 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer.
Page 321: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here’s how to Replacement remove the wiper blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at windshield. least twice a year for wear or cracking.
Page 322: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet resulting accident could cause serious for details.
Page 323: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular Useful information about a tire is molded into its tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type sidewall. The examples below show a typical and service description.
Page 324 (E) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 338. (F) Maximum Cold Inﬂation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load.
Page 325 Tire Size (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. The following illustration shows an example of a (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The Tire typical passenger car tire size. Identiﬁcation Number (TIN).
Page 326: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The to its width. letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is means diagonal or bias ply construction;...
Page 327 DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall Maximum Inﬂation Pressure: The maximum air of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance pressure to which a cold tire may be inﬂated. with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) The maximum air pressure is molded onto motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 328 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes passenger cars and some light duty trucks and called wear bars, that show across the tread of a multipurpose vehicles. tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 335.
Page 329: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). This label Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and operate effectively. the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold.
Page 330: Tire Pressure Monitor System
How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire Your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor System pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are (TPMS). This feature is designed to alert you properly inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 331 This light, on the See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 329 and instrument panel cluster, Loading Your Vehicle on page 253 for additional comes on when the information. tire pressure monitoring Note: The tire pressure monitoring system on your system detects a vehicle warns you when one of the tires is low-tire condition.
Page 332 Do not reset (initialize) the system without ﬁrst 4. Press and hold the SET (reset) button until correcting the cause of the low-tire condition. If the the low-tire warning light comes on and system is reset when the tire pressures are ﬂashes on/off three times.
Page 333: Tire Inspection And Rotation
• The low-tire pressure warning light may not come The initialization (reset) procedure was not on even if the tire inﬂation pressure is low, or it performed correctly after replacing or could come on when the tire inﬂation pressure is rotating tires or wheels.
Page 334 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 369. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time.
Page 335: 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: One way to tell when it • You can see the indicators at three or more is time for new tires is places around the tire.
Page 336: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: (Continued) GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. If you need replacement tires, brands, or types may also cause damage GM strongly recommends that you get tires that to your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct are the same size, brand, load range, speed rating, size, brand, and type of tires on all and construction type (radial and bias-belted...
Page 337: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information Label. CAUTION: This label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 253, If you add different sized wheels, your for more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label.
Page 338: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based Quality grades can be found where applicable on on the wear rate of the tire when tested under the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government maximum selection width.
Page 339: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature — A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the and balanced carefully at the factory to give you generation of heat and its ability to dissipate the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 340: 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 Using the wrong replacement wheels, nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle replace it (except some aluminum wheels, can be dangerous.
Page 341: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class CAUTION: “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is and tighten them as tightly as possible with dangerous.
Page 342: 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 Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 343: 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 To be even more certain the vehicle will your hazard warning ﬂashers. not move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed.
Page 344: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack, wheel wrench, jack handle and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the ﬂoor of the cargo area. To remove the spare tire and tools do the following: 1.
Page 345 4. Remove the center retaining nut and lift up The tools you will be using include the jack (A), the plastic tray to expose the compact jack handle (B) and wheel wrench (C). spare tire. 5. Remove the center bolt from the compact spare tire and pull out the compact spare tire.
Page 346: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Attach the jack handle to the jack. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the lift head a little. 4. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head to ﬁt over the car ﬂange between the two notches.
Page 347 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: 5.
Page 348 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after 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 349 8. Remove any rust or 9. Place the compact spare tire on the dirt from the wheel wheel-mounting surface. bolts, mounting surfaces and spare CAUTION: wheel. 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.
Page 350 10. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut CAUTION: by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off.
Page 351: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. and Tools To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See CAUTION: Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 369 for the wheel nut torque speciﬁcation.
Page 352 3. Use the tire tie-down straps located under the ﬂoor panel to secure the ﬂat tire. 5. Pass the straps through the center hole of the wheel. 6. Attach the other end of the straps to the rear, 4. Hook the straps (end closest to the buckle) to lower tie-down hooks.
Page 353 A. Jack D. Spare Tire B. Wheel Wrench E. Jack Handle C. Bolt F. Nut 7. Position the tire edge against the rear center end of the ﬂoor panel. Pull the end of the Return the jack (A), jack handle (E), wheel straps to make sure the tire is secure.
Page 354: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Notice: Tire chains will not ﬁt your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire when your vehicle was new, it can lose air chains on your compact spare.
Page 355 When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces cleaners or techniques: being cleaned. Permanent damage may result • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to from using cleaners on surfaces for which remove a soil from any interior surface.
Page 356: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush process that was used with plain water. attachment frequently to remove dust and loose If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric dirt.
Page 357: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other
not recommended. Do not use silicone or Some commercial products may increase gloss on wax-based products, or those containing organic your instrument panel. The increase in gloss solvents to clean your vehicle’s interior because may cause annoying reﬂections in the windshield they can alter the appearance by increasing and even make it difficult to see through the the gloss in a non-uniform manner.
Page 358: Weatherstrips
Weatherstrips Dry the ﬁnish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them and water spotting. last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. High pressure car washes may cause water to Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth.
Page 359: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
The vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish. Clean the outside of the windshield with a The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to full-strength glass cleaning liquid. The windshield the colored basecoat. Always use waxes is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a with water.
Page 360: Tires
Tires Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire would not be covered by your warranty. cleaner. Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. The surface of these wheels is similar to the Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing painted surface of the vehicle.
Page 361: Finish Damage
Finish Damage At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare packed in close areas of the frame should metal will corrode quickly and may develop into be loosened before being ﬂushed.
Page 362: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior surface contamination. Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil and and protects ﬁnish.
Page 363: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code helps you identify your vehicle’s Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) engine, speciﬁcations, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 364: Electrical System
Electrical System Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit Add-On Electrical Equipment breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your remain off.
Page 365: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected The fuse block is located underneath the from short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems.
Page 366 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Empty Not Used Power Outlets Power Windows P/POINT Power Outlets WIPER Windshield Wipers ECU-B Daytime Running Lamps Charging System, Air Bag System, Cigarette Lighter, Power Rearview Starter System, Engine Control Mirrors, Power Outlets, Audio System, Automatic Transaxle Stop Lamps, CHMSL, Engine Control System STOP...
Page 367: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Anti-lock Brake System This engine compartment fuse block is located in ABS NO. 2 (Without Stability Control System) the engine compartment on the driver’s side of RDI FAN Electric Cooling Fan the vehicle near the air cleaner. See Engine Anti-lock Brake System ABS NO.
Page 368 Fuses Usage Relays Usage ® MAYDAY OnStar System ABS NO.1, ABS NO.2, RDI FAN, HEAD Headlamps FOG, Heater, AM1, POWER, DIMMER Headlamp Dimmer DOOR, ECU-B, TAIL, STOP, HORN Horn P/POINT, INV, OBD Fuses, Charging System FAN NO. 2 Cooling Fan System Right-hand Headlamp, Headlamp FAN NO.
Page 369: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Page 370: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part GM Part Numbers Other Part Numbers Battery 19001602 35–6YR Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 88969107 A2036C Engine Oil Filter 88971573 PF1233 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 88970273...
Page 371: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 372 NOTES...
Page 373: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 374 At Least Once a Year ....... 388 Introduction ..........374 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Maintenance Requirements ......374 Inspections ..........392 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 374 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive How This Section is Organized ....
Page 374: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep Introduction your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level maintenance can even affect the quality of the air and change as recommended.
Page 375 “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also CAUTION: explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. Performing maintenance work on a “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 376: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service In this part are scheduled maintenance services needs, you will know that GM-trained and which are to be performed at the mileage intervals supported service people will perform the work speciﬁed.
Page 377: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance 5,000 Miles (8 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, The services shown in this schedule up to whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control 120,000 miles (192 000 km) should be repeated Service. after 120,000 miles (192 000 km) at the same Rotate tires.
Page 378 15,000 Miles (24 000 km) 25,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service.
Page 379 40,000 Miles (64 000 km) Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket, and lines for Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control occurs ﬁrst).
Page 380 50,000 Miles (80 000 km) 60,000 Miles (96 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service.
Page 381 65,000 Miles 104 000 km) Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket, and lines for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Replace parts whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control as needed.
Page 382 75,000 Miles (120 000 km) 85,000 Miles (136 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service.
Page 383 100,000 Miles (160 000 km) Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection). Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket, and lines for Service.
Page 384 110,000 Miles (176 000 km) 120,000 Miles (192 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service.
Page 385 Inspect for tappet noise and engine vibration. − When doing frequent trailer towing. Adjust valve clearance to factory speciﬁcations if − Uses such as found in taxi, police, or necessary (or every 48 months, whichever delivery service. occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket, and lines for conditions, the ﬂuid does not require changing.
Page 386: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the Listed in this part are owner checks and services windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add which should be performed at the intervals the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 387: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them Restraint System Check last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors very cold, damp weather more frequent application and anchorages are working properly.
Page 388: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Key Lock Cylinders Service CAUTION: Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant speciﬁed in Part D. When you are doing this inspection, the Seat Operation Check vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be Make sure the head restraints stay in position and all seat latches lock.
Page 389 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control 3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should System Check start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact ®...
Page 390 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. CAUTION: • With an automatic transaxle, the ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever When you are doing this check, your is in PARK (P).
Page 391 Underbody Flushing Service Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any brake, set the parking brake. corrosive materials from the underbody. Take •...
Page 392: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, Listed in this part are inspections and services damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as which should be performed at least twice a well as open seams, holes, loose connections or year (for instance, each spring and fall).
Page 393: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. cracks, chaﬁng, etc.
Page 394: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Windshield ® Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. ® Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, Power Steering DEXRON -VI Automatic System Transmission Fluid. part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from ®...
Page 395 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant Hood Latch (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Clutch Linkage in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Pivot Points meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Latch, in Canada 992723) or lubricant Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 396: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 397 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading...
Page 398 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading...
Page 399: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..400 Reporting Safety Defects ......416 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....400 Reporting Safety Defects to the United Online Owner Center ......... 403 States Government ........ 416 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ...........
Page 400: Customer Assistance And Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern Information cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling Customer Satisfaction Procedure 1-800-762-2737. In Canada, contact General...
Page 401 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General You can contact the BBB Auto Line Program using Motors and your dealer are committed to making the toll-free telephone number or write them at the sure you are completely satisﬁed with your following address: new vehicle.
Page 402 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event For further information concerning eligibility in that you do not feel your concerns have been the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan addressed after following the procedure outlined in (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Alternatively, you can call the General Motors Limited wants you to be aware of its participation...
Page 403: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section Online Owner Center of gmcanada.com where you can save information (United States only) on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs.
Page 404: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer To assist customers who are deaf, hard of wishes to write or e-mail Pontiac, the letter should hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text be addressed to: Telephones (TTYs), Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center.
Page 405: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Canada — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement General Motors of Canada Limited Program Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, Overseas —...
Page 406: Roadside Assistance Program
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. • Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are customer to get to the nearest service station automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside (approximately $5 in the U.S.
Page 407 • We will make every attempt to send your Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or personalized trip routing as quickly as Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for possible, but it’s best to allow three weeks warranty service or in the event of a before your planned departure date.
Page 408 Remember, we are Roadside Assistance. only a phone call away. Pontiac Roadside In many instances, mechanical failures are Assistance: 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743), text covered under Pontiac’s Bumper-to-Bumper...
Page 409: Courtesy Transportation
Towing and Road Service Exclusions Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance at participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled coverage are towing or services for vehicles “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information”...
Page 410 Transportation Options In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited Warranty service can generally be completed reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by costs and be supported by original receipts.
Page 411: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected All program options, such as shuttle service, may malfunctions; other information is stored only in a not be available at every dealer. Please contact crash event by computer systems, such as those your dealer for speciﬁc information about commonly called event data recorders (EDR).
Page 412: Collision Damage Repair
• Collision Damage Repair as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is • as required by law. damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed In addition, once GM collects or receives data, technician using the proper equipment and GM may:...
Page 413 Insuring Your Vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with originally designed appearance and safety comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. performance, however, the history of these parts There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality is not known.
Page 414 If an Accident Occurs • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card Here is what to do if you are involved in an from the tow truck operator or write down the accident.
Page 415 • Managing the Vehicle Damage If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you Repair Process through the information they will need. If they In the event that your vehicle requires damage ask for a police report, phone or go to the police repairs, GM recommends that you take an active department headquarters the next day and you role in its repair.
Page 416: Reporting Safety Defects
If another party’s insurance company is paying for To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 repair valuation based on that insurance (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to company’s collision policy repair limits, as you http://www.safercar.gov;...
Page 417: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
GM transmissions, transaxles, you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, and transfer cases. or write: Service Bulletins Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Service Bulletins give technical service information Detroit, MI 48232-5172 needed to knowledgeably service General In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 Motors cars and trucks.
Page 418 Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for Eastern Time owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual For Credit Card Orders Only will include the Maintenance Schedule for all (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 419 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........219 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 272 Antenna System ........219 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......150 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....227 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ..167 Vehicle ............
Page 420 Audio System(s) .......... 177 Braking in Emergencies ....... 229 Care of Your CD Player ......219 Break-In, New Vehicle ......... 102 Care of Your CDs ........219 Bulb Replacement ........315 Fixed Mast Antenna ......... 219 Back-Up Lamps ........320 Radio with CD ........
Page 421 Center Console Storage Area ...... 127 Cleaning (cont.) Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ..317 Leather ............ 356 Chains, Tire ..........341 Tires ............360 Charging System Light ........ 165 Underbody Maintenance ......361 Check Washing Your Vehicle ......358 Engine Light ..........170 Weatherstrips ...........
Page 422 Customer Assistance Information Door (cont.) Courtesy Transportation ......409 Power Door Locks ........94 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Rear Door Security Locks ......95 (TTY) Users .......... 404 Driver Customer Assistance Offices ....404 Position, Safety Belt ........24 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....
Page 423 Electrical System (cont.) Power Windows and Other Power Filter Options ..........364 Engine Air Cleaner ........288 Windshield Wiper Fuses ......364 Finish Damage ..........361 Engine Fixed Mast Antenna ........219 Air Cleaner/Filter ........288 Flashers, Hazard Warning ......138 Battery .............
Page 424 Fuel (cont.) Filling Your Tank ........277 Hazard Warning Flashers ......138 Fuels in Foreign Countries ....... 276 Head Restraints ..........13 Gage ............176 Headlamp Wiring ......... 364 Gasoline Octane ........274 Headlamps Gasoline Speciﬁcations ......274 Automatic Headlamp System ....147 Low Warning Light ........
Page 425 Ignition Positions ......... 103 Keyless Entry System ........89 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ..40 Keys ............. 87 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ....... 329 Inspection Brake System .......... 393 Engine Cooling System ......393 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......... 323 Exhaust System ........
Page 426 Light (cont.) Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ..... 167 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ..370 Low Washer Fluid Warning ...... 175 Maintenance Schedule Malfunction Indicator ........ 170 At Each Fuel Fill ........386 Oil Pressure ..........173 At Least Once a Month ......386 Overdrive Off ...........
Page 427 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Odometer ............ 160 Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ....392 Odometers, Trip .......... 160 Throttle System Inspection ....... 393 Off-Road Recovery ........234 Using ............376 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 374 Engine .............
Page 428 Power (cont.) Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ... 151 Paint, Damage ..........361 Steering Fluid .......... 304 Panic Brake Assist ........231 Windows ............ 99 Park (P) Pretensioners, Safety Belt ......36 Shifting Into ..........115 Shifting Out of ......... 117 Parking Brake ............
Page 429 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming .... 122 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....253 ® Rearview Mirror with OnStar ...... 121 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ......371 Rearview Mirrors ......... 121 Running the Engine While Parked ....120 Reclining Seatbacks ........10 Recreational Vehicle Towing ......
Page 430 Seats (cont.) Speciﬁcations, Capacities ......369 Manual ............8 Speedometer ..........160 ® Passenger Folding Seatback ...... 14 StabiliTrak System ........231 ® Rear Seat Operation ........16 StabiliTrak Indicator Light ......168 Reclining Seatbacks ........10 Starting Your Engine ........104 Securing a Child Restraint Steering ............
Page 431 TCS Warning Light ........168 Tires (cont.) Theft-Deterrent Systems ......100 When It Is Time for New Tires ....335 Content Theft-Deterrent ......100 Towing Throttle System Inspection ......393 Recreational Vehicle ......... 259 Tilt Wheel ............ 139 Towing a Trailer ........261 Time, Setting ..........
Page 432 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..... 339 Vehicle Different Size ........... 337 Control ............. 226 Replacement ..........340 Damage Warnings ........5 Where to Put the Restraint ......47 Loading ............ 253 Windows ............98 Parking Your ..........118 Manual ............99 Symbols ............

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