Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats ..........1-2 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Rear Seats ..........1-6 Towing ........... 4-43 Safety Belts ..........1-8 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Oldsmobile Division whenever it Index appears in this manual. A good place to look for what you need is the Index in Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-35 Power Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap ............1-36 Power Lumbar ..........1-2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-38 Heated Seats ..........1-3 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Power Reclining Seatbacks ......1-4 Children (LATCH System) ......1-38 Head Restraints ..........1-5 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats • Lift up or push down on the center of the seat control to move the entire seat up or down. • To move the seat forward or rearward, slide the Power Seats seat control forward or rearward. •...
Page 9: Heated Seats
Heated Seats designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium and one for low. The low setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat temperature is Your vehicle may have near body temperature. The medium and high heated front seats.
Page 10: Power Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: Your vehicle may have this feature. The vertical power seat control described earlier allows the seatback to recline. See Power Seats on page 1-2 for more Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle information. is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this.
Page 11: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints lock into place when raised. To release the head restraint and lower it, press the tab located on the top of the seatback.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Rear Seats The rear seatback levers are located on the outboard side of the rear Rear Seat Operation seatbacks. Your vehicle may have a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space. Pull the seatback toward you as you lift up on the lever. The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down.
Page 13 To return the head restraint to the upright position, reach behind the seat and pull the restraint up until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is latched securely.
Page 14: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 15 Your vehicle has a light that Why Safety Belts Work comes on as a reminder to When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as buckle up. See Safety Belt it goes. Reminder Light on page 3-31. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
Page 16 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10...
Page 17 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 19: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I’m 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’re in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident –...
Page 20 Lap-Shoulder Belt 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt properly.
Page 21 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 22 What’s 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 won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 24 What’s 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 aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width ofthe 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 26: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 27: Rear Seat Passengers
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Rear Seat Passengers mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 28 Lap-Shoulder Belt When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see how to wear one properly.
Page 29 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 30: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When attached to a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 31 1. Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 32: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 33: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 34 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 35: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: (Continued) this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
Page 36 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
Page 37 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 38 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 39: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 40 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 41: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 42: Top Strap
Top Strap CAUTION: Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be the vehicle.
Page 43 CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 44: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll ﬁnd anchors (A) in the rear outside seat positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A,B) and child Anchor brackets for the rear seat positions are located restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 45 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 1-39...
Page 46: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
To assist you in locating the Securing a Child Restraint Designed lower anchors for this child for the LATCH System restraint system, each seating position with the 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating LATCH system has a label position you want to use, where the bottom of the on the seatback at each seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.
Page 47: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or Outside Seat Position around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-38.
Page 48 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 49: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s Securing a Child Restraint in the safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety Right Front Seat Position belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 50 Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder put a rear facing child restraint in this seat. Here is why: portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 51 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap the retractor to set the lock. portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 52: Air Bag Systems
Air Bag Systems Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal air bag. But these air bags must inﬂate very quickly to do their This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag job and comply with federal regulations.
Page 53 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Frontal air bags for the driver and right front Both frontal and side impact air bags inﬂate passenger are designed to deploy only in with great force, faster than the blink of an moderate to severe frontal and near frontal eye.
Page 54: Where Are The Air Bags
The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical CAUTION: problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for more information. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, Where Are the Air Bags? any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 55 The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the If your vehicle has a driver’s side impact air bag it is instrument panel on the passenger’s side. located in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-49...
Page 56 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 57: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air bag. See Air Bag Systems in the Index. Side impact air bags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags side crashes.
Page 58: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? frontal air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts, and many side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing motion is not toward the air bag.
Page 59: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Air Bag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After the air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the air bag air.
Page 60 • • Air bags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an Let only qualiﬁed technicians work on your air bag air bag inﬂates, you’ll need some new parts for systems. Improper service can mean that an air bag your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air system won’t work properly.
Page 61: Restraint System Check
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Restraint System Check Vehicle Checking Your Restraint Systems Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light around your vehicle.
Page 62: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts.
Page 63: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Ignition Positions ..........2-19 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Starting Your Engine ........2-20 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-22 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 All-Wheel Drive ..........2-24 Door Locks ............2-7 Parking Brake ..........2-24 Power Door Locks ..........2-8...
Page 64 Section 2 Features and Controls ® OnStar System ..........2-32 Luggage Carrier ...........2-39 Rear Floor Storage Lid ........2-40 ® HomeLink Transmitter ........2-34 Convenience Net ..........2-41 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ..2-34 Cargo Cover ..........2-41 Storage Areas ..........2-38 Sunroof ............2-42 Glove Box ...........2-38 Overhead Console ........2-38 Vehicle Personalization ........2-42 Front Storage Area ........2-39...
Page 65: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 66: Remote Keyless Entry System
® This vehicle has one If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with double-sided key for the an active subscription and you lock your keys inside ® ignition and door lock. the vehicle, OnStar may be able to send a command to ®...
Page 67: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than Remote Keyless Entry System an authorized service facility could void authorization to Operation use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is With this system you can lock and unlock your doors normal for any remote keyless entry system.
Page 68: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement (Lock): Press lock to lock all the doors. Press lock again within three seconds and the horn may chirp. Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. (Panic): Press the horn symbol to make the horn sound.
Page 69: Doors And Locks
To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry Doors and Locks transmitter do the following: Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle.
Page 70: Power Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Power Door Locks You can use the remote keyless entry transmitter. You can use your key to unlock your door from the The power door lock outside. switches are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s armrests.
Page 71: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Programming Delayed Locking When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, the This feature delays the locking of the doors and the delayed locking feature was programmed on, or liftgate when using the power lock or the remote keyless enabled.
Page 72: Programmable Locking Feature
Programmable Locking Feature 2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice. Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn signal/multifunction The following is the list of available programming lever. Once you do this, you will hear the lock switch options: lock and unlock, the horn will chirp twice, and a 30 second program timer will begin.
Page 73: Programmable Unlocking Feature
Programmable Unlocking Feature 2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice. Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn signal/multifunction The following is the list of available programming lever. Once you do this, you will hear the lock switch options: lock and unlock, the horn will chirp twice, and a 30 second program timer will begin.
Page 74: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks Lockout Protection Your vehicle may have this feature. You can lock the This feature stops the power door locks from locking rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside when the key is in the ignition and a door is open by passengers.
Page 75: Liftgate Release
Liftgate/Liftglass Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate, you may use the power door locks or the keyless entry system described earlier. CAUTION: On some vehicles the liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked. Press the pushbutton on the liftglass to open it.
Page 76: 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 77: Power Windows
Power Windows Express–Down Window The driver’s and front passenger’s window switches have an express-down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down. Press down brieﬂy on the bottom of the driver’s window switch labeled AUTO to activate the express-down feature. Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly.
Page 78: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Visor Vanity Mirror Content Theft-Deterrent Pull the sun visor down to expose the vanity mirror. Your vehicle may be equipped with a content theft-deterrent alarm system. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn on the lamps.
Page 79: Testing The Alarm
If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote Testing the Alarm keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The The alarm can be tested by following these steps: headlamps and parking lamps will ﬂash for two minutes, and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn 1.
Page 80: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
® Passlock Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with the ® Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system that New Vehicle Break-In enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is “break-in.”...
Page 81: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Notice: Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting. Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time.
Page 82: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or 18°C), do this: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn engine won’t start in any other position–that’s a safety the ignition key to START and hold it there up feature.
Page 83: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may have this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant could cause an electrical shock.
Page 84: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the There are several different positions for your gear regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when shift lever.
Page 85 • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. CAUTION: You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road driving.
Page 86: Parking Brake
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power Parking Brake but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal gear shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is down with your foot and pull up on the parking brake moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into...
Page 87: Shifting Into Park (P)
Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set overheat the brake system and cause premature the parking brake. wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that 2. Move the shift lever the parking brake is fully released and the brake into PARK (P) like this: warning light is off before driving.
Page 88: Torque Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock Running If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl CAUTION: in the transmission.
Page 89: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 90: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 91: Mirrors
Mirrors (On/Off): This is the on/off button for the automatic dimming feature and compass. Press the far left button, located below the the mirror face, for up to three Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror seconds to turn the feature on and off. A light on the ®...
Page 92: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 93 Outside Manual Mirrors 4. After you are satisﬁed with the position of the mirror, turn the control to the center position or turn it to the other mirror to adjust that mirror. Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle.
Page 94: Onstar System
Outside Heated Mirrors You may be able to enable/disable this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Mirror Curb View Assist” under DIC Operation and Displays Your vehicle may have this feature. on page 3-45. When you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger also warms the heated driver’s and passenger’s ®...
Page 95: Onstar Services
A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required Directions and Connections Plan ® prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid • All Safe and Sound Plan services ® calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal ® Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use.
Page 96: Homelink Transmitter
® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ® With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your Operation is subject to the following two conditions: favorite news, entertainment and information topics, (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and such as traffic and weather reports, stock quotes...
Page 97 Read the instructions completely before attempting to Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while ® program the HomeLink Transmitter. Because of programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another program up to three channels: person available to assist you in programming the 1.
Page 98: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
® 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink button 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the ® and observe the indicator light. programmed HomeLink button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release If the indicator light stays on constantly, sequence a second time, and depending on the programming is complete and your device should brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling...
Page 99: Using Homelink
® If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty HomeLink is now in the train (learning) mode and can programming a gate operator by using the be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 ® ® “Programming HomeLink ”...
Page 100: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Sunglasses Storage Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console, press the release button. Then pull Glove Box the compartment down. To open your glove box, pull the handle on the front of Travel Note Recorder the glove box and lower the door.
Page 101: Front Storage Area
(Play): To play a recorded message, press this CAUTION: (Continued) button. Pressing the button more than once will return you to previously recorded messages. If you press and hold this button for more than one second, all of the drive along. This can cause you to lose recorded messages will be played back.
Page 102: Rear Floor Storage Lid
Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that Rear Floor Storage Lid weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as CAUTION: far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
Page 103: Convenience Net
Convenience Net 3. Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it. Your vehicle may have this feature. A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep small items in To remove the cargo cover, do the following: place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
Page 104: Sunroof
Cargo Tie Downs Vehicle Personalization There may be cargo tie Memory Seat downs in the rear of your vehicle that allow you to strap cargo in and keep Your vehicle may have this it from moving. feature. The controls are located on the driver’s door, and are used to program and recall...
Page 105 A second mirror position, seating position and adjustable Two personalized exit positions can be set by ﬁrst pedal position can be programmed by repeating the recalling the driver’s position by pressing 1 or 2, then procedure with a second driver and pressing button 2 for positioning the seat in the desired exit position for three seconds.
Page 106 NOTES 2-44...
Page 107: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Charging System Light ........3-33 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Voltmeter Gage ..........3-33 Other Warning Devices ........3-7 Brake System Warning Light ......3-34 Horn .............3-7 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .....3-35 Tilt Wheel .............3-7 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-36 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-8 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-36 Exterior Lamps ..........3-15...
Page 108 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ..........3-58 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......3-95 Setting the Time ...........3-58 DVD Distortion ..........3-96 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-59 Understanding Radio Reception ......3-96 Radio with Six-Disc CD .........3-69 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-96 Navigation/Radio System .......3-81 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ......3-97 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....3-82...
Page 109 NOTES...
Page 110: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 111 The main components of your instrument panel are the I. Climate Controls. See Dual Automatic Climate following: Control System on page 3-21. A. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on J. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-10. page 3-15. K.
Page 112: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The button for the hazard warning ﬂashers is located on top of the steering column. The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 113: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your lever toward you.
Page 114: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 115: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an When the high beams are accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal on, this indicator light on a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers the instrument panel on page 5-99 and check for burned-out bulbs.
Page 116: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Rainsense™ Wipers Your vehicle may be equipped with (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to Rainsense™ windshield wipers. When active, these mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. wipers are able to detect moisture on the windshield The wipers will stop after one wipe.
Page 117: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Rear Window Washer/Wiper This control is located to (Windshield Washer): To spray washer ﬂuid on the the right of the steering windshield, press the windshield washer paddle. The wheel on the instrument wipers will clear the window and then either stop panel.
Page 118: Cruise Control
Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long The cruise controls are trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below located on the end of the about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 119 CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. United States Canada Keep the cruise control switch off until you The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster will want to use cruise control.
Page 120 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 121: Automatic Headlamp System
Exterior Lamps (Parking Lamps): Turn the knob to this symbol to manually turn on the following: Your exterior lamps knob • Parking Lamps is located on your • Sidemarker Lamps instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. • Taillamps •...
Page 122: Lamps On Reminder
There is a delay in the transition between the daytime To turn the tone off, turn the knob all the way and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running counterclockwise. In the automatic mode, the headlamps Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems, so turn off once the ignition key is in LOCK.
Page 123: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Interior Lamps Your vehicle may have this feature. Use your fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your ignition must be in RUN for your fog lamps to work. Press the knob located next to the exterior lamps The fog lamp button is knob to extend it.
Page 124: Exit Lighting
Dome Lamp Override Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with entry lighting. The dome override button is located below the When a door is opened, the dome lamps will come on if exterior lamps knob. the dome override button is in the “out” position. When all the doors are closed, the lamps will stay on for a short period of time and will then turn off automatically.
Page 125: Reading Lamps
Reading Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity, and reading lamps if they are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your battery from running down. If the battery run-down protection shuts off the interior lamps, it may be necessary to do one of the following to return to normal operation: •...
Page 126: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket Your vehicle may have accessory power outlets. With from the plug because the power outlets are the accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary designed for accessory power plugs only.
Page 127: Climate Controls
Climate Controls OFF: Press this button to turn off the entire climate control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed to the ﬂoor. Press the AUTO button, Dual Automatic Climate Control the mode button, the fan arrows, or either temperature knob to turn the system on.
Page 128 Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn this knob Use the steps below to place the entire system in clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or automatic mode: lower the temperature on the passenger’s side of the 1. Press the AUTO button. vehicle.
Page 129 Manual Operation (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air also comes out of the defroster To change the current setting, select one of the and side window outlets. The recirculation button cannot following: be selected in ﬂoor mode.
Page 130: Rear Window Defogger
If you select air conditioning off while in front defrost or (Front Defrost): Press the front defrost button to defog mode, the air conditioning off symbol will ﬂash to let clear the windshield and side windows of frost or you know this option is not allowed. fog quickly.
Page 131: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The of your instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. heater and defroster will work far better, reducing Ventilation System the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
Page 132: Rear Climate Control System
Rear Climate Control System Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or The lower buttons on the rear seat audio are used to cooling is needed, use the panel outlet setting to direct adjust the rear seat climate. The temperature of the air outside air through your vehicle.
Page 133: Climate Controls Personalization
Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the Climate Controls Personalization direction and amount of airﬂow inside the vehicle. Move the control in the center of each outlet side-to-side If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information to direct the air from the outlet.
Page 134: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that may When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on be on your vehicle.
Page 135: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 136: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 137: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Tachometer Safety Belt Reminder Light The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions When the key is turned to RUN, a chime will come on per minute (rpm). for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already Notice: If you operate the engine with the buckled.
Page 138: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 139: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage The charging system light When your engine is not will come on brieﬂy when running, but the ignition is you turn on the ignition, on (in RUN), this gage but the engine is not shows your battery’s state running, as a check to of charge in DC volts.
Page 140: Brake System Warning Light
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a Brake System Warning Light large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light extended period.
Page 141: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it Light ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. With the anti-lock brake If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the system, this light will come...
Page 142: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Canada United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine control systems.
Page 143 This system is called OBD II (On-Board Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life vehicle or the replacement of the original tires of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 144: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is Flashing If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic The following may prevent more serious damage to system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or your vehicle: improperly installed.
Page 145: Oil Pressure Gage
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Gage Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE...
Page 146: Maintenance Schedule
Change Engine Oil Light CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 147: Security Light
Security Light Cruise Control Light United States Canada United States Canada This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the key Your vehicle may have this feature. The CRUISE light toward START. The light will stay on until the engine appears whenever you set your cruise control.
Page 148: Reduced Engine Power Light
Reduced Engine Power Light Service All-Wheel Drive Light United States Canada United States Canada This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn on the the vehicle’s performance may occur. The vehicle may ignition, as a check to show you it is working.
Page 149: Gate Ajar Light
Check Gages Warning Light Gate Ajar Light United States Canada United States Canada The CHECK GAGES light will come on brieﬂy when you If this light comes on, your liftgate or liftglass is ajar. Try are starting the engine. closing the liftgate or liftglass again. Never drive with the liftgate or liftglass even partially open.
Page 150: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank.
Page 151: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) C. Personalization: Press this button to change personal settings for some of the options on your vehicle. Your vehicle may have this feature. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster above D. Select: Press this button to reset certain functions the steering wheel.
Page 152: Trip Information
Trip Information Timer The DIC can be used as a stopwatch. Press the select Use the trip information button to scroll through the button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer. The odometer, TRIP A, TRIP B and TIMER. display will show the amount of time that has passed Odometer since the timer was last reset (not including time the...
Page 153 Fuel Range Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears Press the fuel information button until INST appears in to display the remaining distance you can drive the display. Instant fuel economy is how many miles without refueling. It’s based on fuel economy and the per gallon your vehicle is at the particular moment fuel remaining in the tank.
Page 154 Personalization The driver’s preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or You can program certain features to a preferred setting by pressing the appropriate memory button 1 or 2 located for up to two people. Press the personalization button on the driver’s door.
Page 155 Automatic Locking Automatic Unlocking Press the select button while AUTOMATIC LOCKING is Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC displayed on the DIC to scroll through the following UNLOCKING appears in the display. To select choices: your personalization for automatic unlocking, press the select button while AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING is •...
Page 156 Seat Position Recall Choose one of the three settings and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to Press the personalization button until SEAT POSITION select it and move on to the next feature. RECALL appears in the display. To select your Perimeter Lighting personalization for seat position recall, press the select button while SEAT POSITION RECALL is displayed...
Page 157 Remote Lock Feedback Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK Press the personalization button until REMOTE FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select personalization for the feedback you will receive when your personalization for the feedback you will receive locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless...
Page 158 Choose one of the four settings and press the Choose one of the seven settings and press the personalization button while it is displayed on personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. to select it and move on to the next feature.
Page 159 • Choose one of the two settings and press the CURB VIEW: DRIVER: If you choose driver, the personalization button while it is displayed on driver’s outside mirror will be tilted down when the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R).
Page 160: Dic Warnings And Messages
Display Language Select To select your personalization for display language, The select button is used to reset certain functions and press the select button while DISPLAY LANGUAGE is turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display. displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button The select button also toggles through the options will scroll through the available languages: available in each personalization menu.
Page 161: Service Air Bag
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/ENGINE SERVICE AIR BAG OVERHEATED If there is a problem with the air bag system this message will be displayed on the DIC. Have a qualiﬁed If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message technician inspect the system for problems. Press will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime.
Page 162: Ice Possible
REAR ACCESS OPEN ICE POSSIBLE If the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in If the outside temperature reaches a level where ice RUN, this message will appear on the DIC and you will could form on the roadway, this message may appear hear a chime.
Page 163: Left Rear Door Ajar
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR CURB VIEW ACTIVATED If the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed this The CURB VIEW ACTIVATED message is displayed message will appear on the display and you will hear a when one of the outside rear view mirrors move into the chime.
Page 164: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Setting the Time Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to to represent hours and an M or MN to represent your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile minutes.
Page 165: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN, MED or MAX. Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation as vehicle speed increases. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive.
Page 166: Finding A Station
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, and FM2. The display will show your selection. six FM1 and six FM2), by performing the following steps: TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations.
Page 167 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The setting last chosen will appear on the display when you ﬁrst press AUTO EQ. Each time you press this button, another setting will appear on the display and AUDIO: Press and release the AUDIO button until AUTO EQ will switch to one of the preset settings listed.
Page 168: Using Rds
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only and the left speakers, press and release the AUDIO on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 169: Finding A Pty Station
Finding a PTY Station BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: same program type. Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON 1.
Page 170: Rds Messages
RDS Messages TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed When an alert announcement comes on the current around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 171: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape 1 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are The radio will play while the tape reverses. You up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 172: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages SCAN : Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds until you hear a beep and SCAN If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it appears on the display. The tape will go to the next could be for one of the following reasons: selection, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection.
Page 173: Playing A Compact Disc
CLEAN PLAYR (Clean Player): This message may If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced also appear on the radio display to indicate that due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still of the music that has been recorded and the way the play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible CD-R has been handled.
Page 174 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalizer): Press this button to RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see how long the select the desired equalization setting while playing a current track has been playing. To change the default compact disc. The equalization will be automatically set on the display (track or elapsed time), push the whenever you play a compact disc.
Page 175: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Compact Disc Messages Radio with Six-Disc CD CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display and the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play.
Page 176 AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic Press the AUTO VOL button until AVOL ON appears on volume, your audio system will adjust automatically to the display. This feature works best at lower volume make up for road and wind noise as you drive by settings where background noise may be louder than the increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases.
Page 177: Setting Preset Stations
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, and FM2. The display will show your selection. six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations.
Page 178: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID or AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase and the left speakers, push the AUDIO knob until BAL or to decrease.
Page 179 Using RDS Finding a PTY Station Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only 1. Press the P-TYPE button. P-TYPE and the last on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 180 SCAN: You can also scan through the channels within Setting Preset PTYs a category by performing the following: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your 1. Press the P-TYPE button. P-TYPE and the last favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. selected PTY will be displayed on the screen.
Page 181 RDS Messages TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed When an alert announcement comes on the current around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 182 Playing a Compact Disc To insert one disc, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single 2. Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD discs with an adapter ring. Full-size compact discs button.
Page 183 3. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green, load Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded a disc. Insert the disc partway into the slot, label Compact Disc side up. The player will pull the disc in. For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the radio Once the disc is loaded, the light will begin ﬂashing display.
Page 184 Do not repeatedly press the CD eject side of the RPT (Repeat): With repeat, you can repeat one track LOAD CD eject button to eject a disc after you have or an entire disc. To use repeat, do the following: tried to push it in manually.
Page 185: Using Song List Mode
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press AUTO EQ RCL (Recall): Push this knob to see how long the to select the desired equalization setting while playing current track has been playing. To change the default a compact disc. The equalization will be automatically on the display (track and elapsed time), push the set whenever you play a compact disc.
Page 186 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two or 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two more seconds to save the track into memory. seconds. When pressing SONG LIST, one beep When SONG LIST is pressed a beep will be heard will be heard immediately.
Page 187: Navigation/Radio System
Compact Disc Messages Navigation/Radio System CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display, it could be due to one of the following reasons: • You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. •...
Page 188: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System Standard audio CDs (CD-R and CD-RW discs) can also be played in this DVD player. Your vehicle may have the optional Digital Versatile Disc When using the wired headphones, if the front seat (DVD) Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six-Disc CD RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display (if equipped) or use XM™...
Page 189 DVD Player Buttons (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display mode (Power): Press this button to turn the RSE system (normal, full, or zoom). The dynamic range compression on or off. The power indicator light will illuminate feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase when the power is on.
Page 190 Stopping and Resuming Playback Load/Eject Error: This message will be displayed if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected. To stop a disc, press and release the stop button on the DVD player or the remote control. To resume playback, Disc Play Error: This message will be displayed if the press the play/pause button on the DVD player or DVD player cannot play the disc.
Page 191: Remote Control
Video Screen Remote Control The video screen is located in the overhead console. To To use the remote control, aim it at the infrared window use the video screen, push forward on the release below the video screen and press the desired button. latch and the screen will fold down.
Page 192 Remote Control Buttons (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display mode (normal, full, or zoom). The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs. (Audio): Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played.
Page 193 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The remote control (Return): Press this button to exit the current numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct active menu and return to the previous menu. This chapter, title, and track number selection. button will operate only when a DVD is being played and a menu is active.
Page 194 Slow Play: When the DVD is playing, press the pause Headphones button then press the fast forward button. The DVD The RSE system includes two sets of wireless will continue playing in a slow play mode. To cancel slow headphones. play mode, press the play/pause button.
Page 195: Stereo Rca Jacks
Battery Replacement To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded RCA To change the batteries, do the following: jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on. If the RSE system had been 1.
Page 196: Audio Output
Audio Output The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be (if equipped). The RSE system may be selected as heard through the following possible sources: an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on.
Page 197 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action The picture does not ﬁll the Check the display mode The remote control does Check to make sure screen. There are black settings in the display not work. there is no obstruction borders on the top and menu.
Page 198 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player, I If the stop button was Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception the DVD starts where I DVD player will resume or buzzes.
Page 199: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Power): Press this button to turn the rear seat audio system on or off. The rear speakers will be muted This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any ® when the power is turned on unless you have a Bose of the music sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or equipped vehicle.
Page 200: Radio Personalization
While listening to a cassette tape, press the SEEK Theft-Deterrent Feature button to hear the next selection on the tape. Press and ® hold the SEEK button to go to the other side of the THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your tape.
Page 201: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If a cassette tape is playing, press this button to play the other side of the tape. You can control certain radio functions using the buttons If a CD is playing, press this button to go to the next on your steering wheel.
Page 202: Dvd Distortion
DVD Distortion Care of Your Cassette Tape Player You may experience audio distortion in the A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause IR headphones when operating cellular phones, reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems mechanism.
Page 203: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from tape is in good condition before you have your tape being ejected, use the following steps.
Page 204: Cleaning The Video Screen
Cleaning the Video Screen Chime Level Adjustment Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth The volume level of the vehicle’s chimes can be and gently wipe the video screen. Do not spray controlled by the radio. To change the volume level, directly onto the screen and do not press too hard or press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the too long on the video screen.
Page 205 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-30 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 City Driving ..........4-33 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-34 Control of a Vehicle ........4-6 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-35 Braking ............4-6 Highway Hypnosis ........4-35 Traction Assist System (TAS) ......4-9...
Page 206: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the Your Vehicle driving task — such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor —...
Page 207 Police records show that almost half of all motor The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, who is drinking depends upon four things: these deaths are the result of someone who was • The amount of alcohol consumed drinking and driving.
Page 208 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s 0.06 percent.
Page 209 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There is something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people do not know. Medical research shows that of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 210: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and reaction time. the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 211: Anti-Lock Brake System
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in Anti-lock Brake System spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is electronic braking system that will help prevent a a mistake.
Page 212 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 213: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need The low traction symbol next to the button will come on to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease when the TAS is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or stopping distance.
Page 214 • If desired, you can change the TAS automatic The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road. engagement feature so that the system will not come on When the vehicle leaves the rough surface, slows automatically when the engine is started. To do so: down or stops, the light will go off and TAS will be on again.
Page 215: Power Steering
Locking Rear Axle will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you will understand this. If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand The traction you can get in a curve depends on the or gravel.
Page 216: Steering In Emergencies
Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking.
Page 217: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Page 218 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one start your left lane change signal before moving out thing, following too closely reduces your area of of the right lane to pass.
Page 219: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control If you have the Traction Assist System, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have this system, or if the system is off, then an acceleration Let us review what driving experts say about what skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the happens when the three control systems (brakes, accelerator pedal.
Page 220: Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive “Off-roading” means you have left the North American road system behind. Traffic lanes are not marked. Vehicle Off Paved Roads Curves are not banked. There are no road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. This off-road guide is for vehicles that have all-wheel In short, you have gone right back to nature.
Page 221: Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road CAUTION: (Continued) Driving There are some important things to remember about • Unsecured cargo on the load ﬂoor can be how to load your vehicle. tossed about when driving over rough • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and terrain.
Page 222: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every route.
Page 223: Scanning The Terrain
Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road Scanning the Terrain driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep of terrain.
Page 224: Driving On Off-Road Hills
When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a Driving on Off-Road Hills ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hill.
Page 225: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill • Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often have ruts, gullies, troughs and exposed rocks because When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion. one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend Driving Uphill or cross.
Page 226 • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is the hill. about to stall, and I can not make it up the hill? • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 227 • • As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand Never attempt to turn around if you are about to on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position. stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep This way you will be able to tell if your wheels are enough to stall your vehicle, it is steep enough to straight and maneuver as you back down.
Page 228: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain Heavy braking when going down a hill can vehicle control? cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious •...
Page 229: Driving Across An Incline
(the distance from the front wheels to the rear Am I likely to stall when going downhill? wheels) reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end. But when you drive It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But if across an incline, the much more narrow track width it happens going downhill, here is what to do.
Page 230: Stalling On An Incline
For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully Stalling on an Incline whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill drive it.
Page 231: Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice
When you drive on sand, you will sense a change in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how loosely CAUTION: packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand (as on beaches or sand dunes) your tires will tend to sink into the sand.
Page 232: Driving In Water
Driving in Water CAUTION: (Continued) Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters demand extreme caution. still wash away the ground from under your Find out how deep the water is before you drive through tires, and you could lose traction and roll the it.
Page 233: Driving At Night
Driving at Night • Since you can not see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. • Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. •...
Page 234: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a ﬁlm caused by dust.
Page 235 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some car washes can cause problems, rain can make it harder to see road signs and too.
Page 236: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 237: 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 238: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the ﬂow.
Page 239: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not • Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are long-distance driving? Are the tires all inﬂated to the going slower than you actually are.
Page 240: Hill And Mountain Roads
Then here are some tips: Hill and Mountain Roads • Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. • Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently.
Page 241 • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system CAUTION: and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the • Know how to go down hills. The most important ignition off is dangerous.
Page 242: Winter Driving
• Here are some tips for winter driving: You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or •...
Page 243 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow — drive with caution. If you have traction assist, keep the system on. It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow.
Page 244: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
• If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Watch for slippery spots. The road might be ﬁne until you hit a spot that is covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can not reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges.
Page 245 • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body CAUTION: insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 246: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine CAUTION: (Continued) again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as vehicle can overheat.
Page 247: Towing
Towing Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your Towing Your Vehicle vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if cargo and all nonfactory-installed options.
Page 248 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-55 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64.
Page 249 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
Page 250 Example 2 Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs for Example 2 (453 kg) for Example 3 (453 kg) Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant 1,000 lbs Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg)
Page 251 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle.
Page 252 Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause There’s also important loading information for off-road damage. Repairs would not be covered by your driving in this manual. warranty. Do not overload your vehicle. Electronically Controlled Air If you put things inside your vehicle-like suitcases, tools, Suspension System packages, or anything else-they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.
Page 253: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
If the vehicle is parked for an extended period of time, Indicator Light some bleed down of the suspension is normal. Upon The indicator light on the inﬂator switch in the rear starting the vehicle, proper height will be achieved. passenger compartment also serves as an indicator for Overload Protection internal system error.
Page 254: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by CAUTION: itself. Trailering means changes in acceleration, braking, handling, durability and fuel economy.
Page 255: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer • Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) If you do, here are some important points: and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your •...
Page 256: Weight Of The Trailer
4.10 6,100 lbs. (2 767 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33171 total allowable weight of the completely loaded Detroit, MI 48232-5171 vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion.
Page 257: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 258: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If Carrying Hitches they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Page 259: Trailer Brakes
If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will Trailer Brakes weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a If your trailer weighs more than 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway loaded, then it needs its own brakes —...
Page 260: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 261: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 262: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift CAUTION: down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You really should not park your vehicle, with a You can tow in DRIVE (D).
Page 263: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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 Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 264: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Running Lamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Red: Battery Feed • Dark Blue: Electric Brakes If you need to tow a light-duty trailer with a standard four-way round pin connector, an adapter connector is available from your dealer.
Page 265 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-36 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Brakes ............5-37 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Battery ............5-40 Vehicle ............5-4 Jump Starting ..........5-41 Fuel ..............5-4 All-Wheel Drive ..........5-47 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Rear Axle ............5-48 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Front Axle ............5-48...
Page 266 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5-88 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-97 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-88 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ....5-97 Care of Safety Belts ........5-91 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .....5-98 Weatherstrips ..........5-91 Electrical System ..........5-98 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-91 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-98 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-94 Headlamps ..........5-98...
Page 267: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to will want to use the proper service manual. It tells be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer you much more about how to service your vehicle than for all your service needs.
Page 268: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” Gasoline Octane fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 break or fall off.
Page 269: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission which were developed by automobile manufacturers Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Charter which is available from the Alliance of speciﬁcations.
Page 270: Additives
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline are now required to contain additives that will help whether the fuel contains MMT.
Page 271: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 272 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”...
Page 273: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in shutting off the pump or by notifying the your vehicle.
Page 274: The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood 1. To open the hood, ﬁrst pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver’s CAUTION: side of the instrument panel. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and plastic or rubber.
Page 275 3. Lift the hood; release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all ﬁller caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 276: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you’ll see the following: 5-12...
Page 277 A. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap page 5-23. on page 5-25. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. C.
Page 278: Engine Oil
I. Remote Negative (-) Terminal Marked “GND . See Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or Jump Starting on page 5-41. cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. J.
Page 279: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for If the oil is at or below the L mark, then you will need to the location of the add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the engine oil ﬁll cap.
Page 280: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. 5-16...
Page 281: Engine Oil Additives
• Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting SAE 5W-30 GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F starburst symbol.
Page 282: When To Change Engine Oil
When to Change Engine Oil How to Reset the CHANGE ENG OIL Light (GM Oil Life System) The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime your Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 283: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be See Engine Compartment unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Overview on page 5-12 for Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean location of engine air your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good cleaner/ﬁlter.
Page 284: Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Inspect Notice: If the air cleaner/ﬁlter is off, a backﬁre can cause a damaging engine ﬁre. And, dirt can To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from easily get into your engine, which will damage it. the vehicle and lightly shake ﬁlter to release loose dust Always have the air cleaner/ﬁlter in place when you and dirt.
Page 285: How To Check
How to Check To get the right reading, the ﬂuid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may (82°C to 93°C). choose to have this done at the dealership service Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles department.
Page 286 Checking the Fluid Level 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. Prepare your vehicle as follows: 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and •...
Page 287: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Recommended ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while...
Page 288: Checking Coolant
What to Use If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not ®...
Page 289: Radiator Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant CAUTION: ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, CAUTION: and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 290: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. If your vehicle has a DIC, the display will show an Engine Coolant Hot or Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn Overheated message. you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 291: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 292: Cooling System
Cooling System The coolant level should be at least up to the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you may have a leak at the you’ll see: pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else...
Page 293 If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle CAUTION: speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 294 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle.
Page 295 If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 296: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn.
Page 297 ® 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller COLD mark. neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for more 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 298: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 299: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, The power steering ﬂuid wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then reservoir is located in the unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. engine compartment Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
Page 300: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has...
Page 301: Brakes
Brakes should have your brake system ﬁxed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or will not work at all. Brake Fluid So, it is not a good idea to “top off” your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak.
Page 302: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Just look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 303: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 304: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free parts have to be of top quality and work well together if ® ACDelco battery. When it is time for a new battery, get the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 305: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days If your battery has run down, you may want to use or more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your the battery.
Page 306 Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug system with a negative ground, both vehicles can unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems lighter or accessory power outlets (if equipped).
Page 307 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 308 6. Connect the red 7. Don’t let the other end positive (+) cable to the touch metal. Connect it positive (+) terminal of to the positive (+) the dead battery. Use a terminal of the good remote positive (+) battery. Use a remote terminal if the vehicle positive (+) terminal has one.
Page 309 8. Now connect the black 9. Connect the other end negative ( ) cable to of the negative ( ) the negative ( ) cable to the remote terminal of the good negative ( ) terminal on battery. Use a remote the vehicle with the negative ( ) terminal dead battery.
Page 310 A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative ( ) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( ) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1.
Page 311: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. Transfer Case Use care not to overtighten the plug. When to Check Lubricant What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check ﬂuid unless you...
Page 312: Rear Axle
Rear Axle The proper level is from 0 to 3/8 inch (0 to 10 mm) below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. When to Check Lubricant What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
Page 313 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 314: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-51. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly.
Page 315: Replacement Bulbs
5. Remove the socket by releasing the retaining tabs. Replacement Bulbs 6. Holding the socket, pull the bulb to release it Exterior Lamp Bulb Number from the socket. Taillamps 3157 7. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks. Rear Turn Signal Lamps 3157 8.
Page 316: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. Notice: Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 317 2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook. 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly.
Page 318 6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. 7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield. A. Claw in Notch B. Correct Installation C.
Page 319: Tires
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement CAUTION: See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-52 for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade. The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a Poorly maintained and improperly used tires vertical position like the windshield wiper blade, so care are dangerous.
Page 320: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. P-Metric Tire 5-56...
Page 321 (A) Tire Size Code: The tire size code is a combination (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular plies in the sidewall and under the tread. tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire service description.
Page 322 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 323: Tire Size
(D) Department of Transportation (DOT): The Tire Size Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that The following examples show the different parts the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of of a tire size. Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (E) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN).
Page 324 (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “75,” as shown in item “C” of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 75% as high as it is wide.
Page 325: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made “R”...
Page 326 GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-43. vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 pounds (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-43. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-43.
Page 327 Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tire the bead. information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire government testing procedures.
Page 328: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The tire and loading information label, shows the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. “Cold”...
Page 329: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-66 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-69 for more information.
Page 330: When It Is Time For New Tires
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and When It Is Time for New Tires rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading One way to tell when it’s Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are time for new tires is to properly tightened.
Page 331: Buying New Tires
• The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or CAUTION: location of the damage. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control Buying New Tires while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at or types (radial and bias-belted tires) the the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading...
Page 332: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 333: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 334 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts Used Replacement Wheels or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts CAUTION: for your vehicle.
Page 335: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Accessory Inﬂator Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inﬂator system. You can inﬂate things like basketballs and CAUTION: bicycle tires. You can also use it to bring your tire pressure up to the proper pressure. It is not designed to inﬂate large objects which will require more than ﬁve Don’t use tire chains.
Page 336 You may have an air inﬂator kit that is located in the To reinstall the cover, line up the tabs at the back of the glove compartment. The kit includes a 22 ft (6.7 m) cover, put it in place and latch the tabs. hose with three nozzle adapters.
Page 337: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 338: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 339: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools you’ll be using include the wheel wrench (A), wheel blocks (B), extension (socket end) (C), handle (jack end) (D), and jack (E). The following instructions explain how to remove the spare tire mounted underneath your vehicle. The jacking equipment you will need is stored under the Notice: If you remove or restow a tire from/to the rear seat on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 340 If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See “Secondary Latch System” later in this section. When the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening.
Page 341 3. Put the spare tire near the ﬂat tire. Secondary Latch System 4. Position the chisel end Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist of your wheel wrench assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s in the notch of the designed to stop the spare or ﬂat road tire from center cap and pry off suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the...
Page 342 To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do 2. If it is not visible, proceed to Step 6. the following: If visible, ﬁrst try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice.
Page 343 5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until 7. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. lifts the end ﬁtting. 8. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held ﬁrmly in place.
Page 344 10. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and 11. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from against the spare while ﬁrmly pulling the jack out under the vehicle.
Page 345 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. Front Rear A. Front C. Handle Frame/Rear D. Extension Axle 2. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to E.
Page 346 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: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly 5.
Page 347 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare 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. 8.
Page 348 12. Use the wheel wrench to tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off.
Page 349: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid CAUTION: expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See “Capacities and The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be Speciﬁcations”...
Page 350 Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted spare. A. Wheel Wrench B. Hoist Shaft C. Extension D. Retainer E. Spare or Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Up) 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed up and to the rear.
Page 351: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inﬂated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inﬂation pressure regularly. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64 and “Loading Your Vehicle” for information regarding proper tire inﬂation and loading your vehicle.
Page 352: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some • Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a •...
Page 353: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Here are some cleaning tips: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), • egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine Clean up stains as soon as you can — before and blood can be removed as follows: they set.
Page 354: Cleaning Vinyl
Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones may have to do this more than once.
Page 355: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Weatherstrips Keep belts clean and dry. Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six CAUTION: months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required.
Page 356: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Page 357 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird and Wiper Blades droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield on painted surfaces.
Page 358: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Sheet Metal Damage Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
Page 359: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a control can collect on the underbody. If these are not chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Page 360: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Description Usage Removes dust, Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ﬁngerprints, and surface Finish Enhancer contaminants. Spray on Description Usage wipe off. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Removes swirl marks, Wax-Treated...
Page 361: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Identiﬁcation (cont’d) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) Description Usage Quickly and easily removes spots and stains Spot Lifter from carpets, vinyl and cloth upholstery. Odorless spray odor eliminator used on Odor Eliminator fabrics, vinyl, leather and carpet. This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle.
Page 362: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-55. You’ll ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 363: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Engine Compartment Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 364 5-100...
Page 365 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Air Bag Suspension Trailer Electric Brake Passenger’s Side High-Beam Cooling Fan Headlamp Horn Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Ignition E Headlamp Electronic Throttle Control Back-Up-Trailer Lamps Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Information Center Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Automatic Shift Lock Control System Rear Window Washer, Headlamp...
Page 366: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Rear Underseat Fuse Block Fuses Usage Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn Driver’s Side Trailer Turn Hazard Flashers Electric Adjustable Pedals A.I.R. Solenoid A.I.R. Pump Relays Usage Blank or Headlamp Wash Rear Window Washer Fog Lamps Horn Fuel Pump Windshield Washer High-Beam Headlamp The rear underseat fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 367 Fuses Usage Right Door Control Module Left Door Control Module Endgate Module 2 Truck Body Controller 3 Rear Fog Lamps Blank Truck Body Controller 2 Power Seats Rear Wiper Driver Door Module Ampliﬁer Passenger Door Module Rear Climate Controls Left Rear Parking Lamps Blank Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp...
Page 368 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Blank Truck Body Controller 4 Radio Blank ® OH Battery/OnStar System Trailer Park Rainsense™ Wipers Right Turn Signal Parking Lamps Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning Truck Body Controller Accessory Rear Fog Lamps Truck Body Controller 5 Auxiliary Power 1 Front Wipers Ignition 0 Vehicle Stop...
Page 369: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap “VORTEC™ ” 4200 L6 0.042 inches (1.07 mm) Capacities Application English Metric Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y Cooling System 13.9 quarts 13.1 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant R/134a 1.9 lbs.
Page 370 NOTES 5-106...
Page 371 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month .........6-10 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 372: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 373 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended CAUTION: limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can on page 4-43. be dangerous.
Page 374: Scheduled Maintenance
When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your this time the system must be reset. Your GM service needs, you will know that GM-trained and Goodwrench dealer has GM-trained service technicians supported service technicians will perform the work who will perform this work using genuine GM parts using genuine GM parts.
Page 375 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19.
Page 376: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 (83 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service (41 500) 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500)
Page 377 Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 (83 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service (41 500) 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Change transfer case ﬂuid. See footnote (g). Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 378: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages...
Page 379: Owner Checks And Services
(h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the Owner Checks and Services vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, −...
Page 380: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check At Least Once a Year Check the engine coolant level and add Starter Switch Check ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check CAUTION: Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 381 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but do not start the engine. Without Control System Check applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM CAUTION: Goodwrench dealer for service.
Page 382 Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With CAUTION: the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from...
Page 383: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada Parking Brake 88901242) or lubricant meeting Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Cable Guides requirements of NLGI #2, Category number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your LB or GC-LB.
Page 384 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Transfer Case U.S. 12378508, in Canada Handle Pivot (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in 10953626). Points and Canada 10953474). Hinges Hood Latch Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part Weatherstrip Secondary...
Page 385: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number AC Delco Part Number Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 —...
Page 386: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 387 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 388 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 389 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Records ...........7-10 Online Owner Center ........7-3 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-11 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the United States (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 390: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to windshield.) your dealer and to Oldsmobile. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 391: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program Online Owner Center administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 392: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Oldsmobile encourages customers to call the toll-free From U.S. Virgin Islands: number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes 1-800-496-9994 to write to Oldsmobile, the letter should be addressed to Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Oldsmobile’s Customer Assistance Center.
Page 393: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With
Canada – Customer Assistance GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive This program, available to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 qualiﬁed applicants, can 1-800-263-3777 (English) reimburse you up to $1,000 1-800-263-7854 (French) toward eligible aftermarket 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)
Page 394: Roadside Assistance Program
1-800-442-OLDS (6537) • Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be As the proud owner of a new Oldsmobile vehicle, you covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible are automatically enrolled in the Oldsmobile Roadside for the repair or replacement of the tire if not Assistance program.
Page 395: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Representative: Oldsmobile reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time • Your name, home address, and home telephone without notiﬁcation.
Page 396: Plan Ahead When Possible
Transportation Options be supported by original receipts. Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Oldsmobile helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following:...
Page 397: Additional Program Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy Courtesy Transportation is available during the rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 398: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Records
Vehicle Data Collection and Event In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) Data Records in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a as engine speed, brake applications, throttle position, number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor...
Page 399: Reporting Safety Defects
• Reporting Safety Defects as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or • as required by law. Reporting Safety Defects to the In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may United States Government • use the data for GM research needs, If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could •...
Page 400: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or write: Service Bulletins Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center Service Bulletins give technical service information P.O. Box 33171 needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars Detroit, MI 48232-5171 and trucks.
Page 401: Owner's Information
Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 402 NOTES 7-14...
Page 403 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-35 Appearance Care ..........5-88 Accessory Inﬂator ........... 5-71 Care of Safety Belts ........5-91 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-20 Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-95 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ..4-49 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....
Page 404 Audio System(s) (cont.) Brake Wear ........... 5-39 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........ 3-93 Brakes ............5-37 Setting the Time .......... 3-58 Braking ............4-6 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........ 3-94 Braking in Emergencies ........4-9 Understanding Radio Reception ..... 3-96 Break-In, New Vehicle ........2-18 Automatic Headlamp System ......
Page 405 Charging System Light ........3-33 Chime Level Adjustment ........3-98 Check Cigarette Lighter ..........3-20 Engine Light ..........3-36 Cleaning Gages Warning Light ........3-43 Inside of Your Vehicle ........5-88 CHECK WASHER FLUID ......... 3-56 Outside of Your Vehicle ........ 5-91 Checking Brake Fluid ........
Page 406 Control of a Vehicle .......... 4-6 Convenience Net ..........2-41 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ......3-16 Coolant Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-36 Defogging and Defrosting ......... 3-24 Heater, Engine ..........2-21 Delayed Locking ..........2-9 Cooling System ..........5-28 Doing Your Own Service Work ......
Page 407 Driving (cont.) Drunken ............4-2 Electrical System Freeway ............. 4-34 Add-On Equipment ........5-98 Hill and Mountain Roads ......4-36 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-99 In Rain and on Wet Roads ......4-30 Headlamps ..........5-98 Winter ............4-38 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..
Page 408 Engine (cont.) Fan Noise ..........5-34 Filter Oil ............. 5-14 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-19 Overheating ..........5-26 Finding a PTY Station ......3-63, 3-73 Reduced Power Light ........3-42 Finding a Station ........3-60, 3-71 Starting ............2-20 Finish Care ............ 5-92 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ......
Page 409 Fuel ............... 5-4 Garage Door Opener ........2-34 Additives ............5-6 Gasoline California Fuel ..........5-5 Octane ............5-4 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..... 5-9 Speciﬁcations ..........5-5 Filling Your Tank ........... 5-7 Gate Ajar Light ..........3-43 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-6 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ..
Page 410 ® HomeLink Transmitter, Programming ....2-34 If the Light Is Flashing ........3-38 Hood If the Light Is On Steady ......... 3-38 Checking Things Under ........ 5-10 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard ......4-40 Release ............. 5-10 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ..4-42 Horn ...............
Page 411 Light (cont.) Low Fuel Warning ........3-44 Lamps Malfunction Indicator ........3-36 Exterior ............3-15 Reduced Engine Power ........ 3-42 Interior ............3-17 Safety Belt Reminder ........3-31 Lamps On Reminder ........3-16 Security ............. 3-41 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........1-14, 1-22 Service All-Wheel-Drive ........
Page 412 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-54 Maintenance Schedule Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Additional Required Services ......6-6 Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. At Each Fuel Fill ........... 6-9 Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance ....7-5 At Least Once a Month ........ 6-10 Mirror Operation ..........
Page 413 Outside (cont.) Overhead Console .......... 2-38 Odometer ............3-30 Overseas – Customer Assistance ......7-5 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-13 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Owners, Canadian ..........ii Change Engine Oil Light ....... 3-40 Owner’s Information ........7-13 Engine ............5-14 Pressure Gage ..........
Page 414 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded Compact Disc ..........3-77 Radiator Pressure Cap ........5-25 Playing the Radio ........3-59, 3-69 Radios ............3-58 Power Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-96 Accessory Outlets ........3-20 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....3-97 Door Locks ..........
Page 415 Rear Door Security Locks ........ 2-12 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..1-56 Rear Floor Storage Lid ........2-40 Reporting Safety Defects Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 1-24 Canadian Government ........7-12 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........3-93 General Motors ...........
Page 416 Securing a Child Restraint Center Seat Position ........1-43 Safety Belt Designed for the LATCH System ....1-40 Reminder Light ..........3-31 Rear Outside Seat Position ......1-41 Safety Belts Right Front Seat Position ......1-43 Care of ............5-91 Security Light ..........
Page 417 Skidding ............4-15 Snow Plow ............ 4-49 Tachometer ............ 3-31 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....... 4-32 Taillamps Spare Tire ............. 5-87 Turn Signal Lamps ........5-50 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..... 5-89 Testing the Alarm ..........2-17 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ....... 5-105 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........
Page 418 Tires (cont.) Transportation Options ........7-8 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 5-66 Travel Note Recorder ........2-38 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ....2-21 Traveling to Remote Areas ....... 4-18 Top Strap ............1-36 Trip Information ..........3-46 Top Strap Anchor Location .......
Page 419 Vehicle Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-28 Control ............4-6 Warnings Damage Warnings ........... iv DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-54 Loading ............4-43 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Symbols ............iv Other Warning Devices ........3-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ..7-10 Safety and Symbols .........
Page 420 Wheels Window Lockout ..........2-15 Alignment and Tire Balance ......5-69 Windows ............2-14 Replacement ..........5-69 Power ............2-15 When to Add Engine Oil ........5-15 Windshield Washer ......... 3-11 When to Change Engine Oil Fluid ............5-36 (GM Oil Life System) ........5-18 Windshield Wiper When to Check ..........

Oldsmobile Bravada 2004 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Service and Appearance Care

The Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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