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2008 Pontiac Solstice Owner Manual

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

Front Seats

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

Safety Belts

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

Child Restraints

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

Airbag System

......................................... 1-36

Restraint System Check

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

Keys

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

Doors and Locks

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

Windows

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

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

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

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OnStar

System

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

Storage Areas

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

Convertible Top

....................................... 2-36

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-17

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-49

............................ 1-50

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

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

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

........ 3-20

.................. 3-37

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-29

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

Service

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

Fuel

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

Checking Things Under the Hood

Rear Axle

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

Headlamp Aiming

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

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-51

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-85

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-95

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

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

Maintenance Schedule

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

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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

M

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

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

......... 5-50

................................. 5-94

................... 5-101

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

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

........................... 7-15

........... 7-17

..... 4-2

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Page 1 2008 Pontiac Solstice Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Safety Belts Towing ..........1-6 ........... 4-29 Child Restraints ........1-22 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: Canadian Owners
P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, 1-800-551-4123 the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name SOLSTICE are www.helminc.com registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Propriétaires Canadiens This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed.
Page 3: Using This Manual
Using this Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. These mean there is something that could hurt Pictures and words work together to explain things. you or other people.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols You will also ﬁnd notices in this manual. The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something that with the text describing the operation or information could damage your vehicle.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Airbag System ..........1-36 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Where Are the Airbags? ........1-38 Seat Height Adjuster ........1-2 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....1-40 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-3 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......1-41 Seatback Latches ...........1-5 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......1-41 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ..1-42 Safety Belts .............1-6...
Page 6: Front Seats
Front Seats Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. Manual Seats Seat Height Adjuster Your vehicle may have a power driver’s seat height CAUTION: adjuster.
Page 7: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
Page 8 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 9: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches CAUTION: The seats have a latch located on the outboard If the seatback is not locked, it could move side near the top of forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could the seatback that enables the front seatback(s) to cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 10 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 11: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Page 12 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped by something. The rider does not stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 13 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 14 Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from Safety Belts home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if your passenger(s) can be hurt.
Page 15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-22 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-25.
Page 16 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt snugly against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 17 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 18 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
Page 19 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 20 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 21 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 23 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety Extender on page 1-21.
Page 24: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met.
Page 25 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 26: Older Children
Child Restraints The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder Older Children belt until the child passes the below ﬁt test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
Page 27 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? CAUTION: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face Never do this. or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, Here two children are wearing the same belt.
Page 28 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
Page 29 Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes Children can be seriously injured or strangled the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their In fact, the law in every state in the United States neck and the safety belt continues to tighten.
Page 30 CAUTION: People should never hold an infant in their arms while riding in a vehicle. An infant does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash an infant 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 (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 31 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 32 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, This is necessary because a newborn infant’s and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 33 Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides The body structure of a young child is quite restraint with the unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom seating surface the safety belts are designed. A young child’s against the back of the infant.
Page 34 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.
Page 35: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Lower Anchors and Tethers for When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be Children (LATCH) on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, Some child restraints have a LATCH system.
Page 36: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Refer to your child restraint instructions and instructions in this manual for securing a child restraint using the CAUTION: vehicle’s safety belts. Securing a Child Restraint in the A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front Right Front Seat Position passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 37 If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions on page 1-31 for how to install your child restraint using that came with the child restraint.
Page 38 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary.
Page 39 7. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-31.
Page 40: Airbag System
Airbag System Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: Your vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. CAUTION: • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the You can be severely injured or killed in a crash middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and if you are not wearing your safety belt —...
Page 41 CAUTION: CAUTION: Airbags are designed to deploy in moderate Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, They are not designed to inﬂate in rollover, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates rear crashes, or in many side crashes.
Page 42: Safety Belts
Where Are the Airbags? CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
Page 43 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, 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 airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 44: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: Frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s vehicle hits a moving object.
Page 45: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? Frontal airbags are not intended to inﬂate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, In any particular crash, no one can say whether an even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the or the instrument panel.
Page 46: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an CAUTION: Airbag Inﬂates? After the frontal airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, When an airbag inﬂates, there may be dust so quickly that some people may not even realize the in the air. This dust could cause breathing airbags inﬂated.
Page 47: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the the right front passenger airbag. right front passenger’s position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel •...
Page 48 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions. CAUTION: The driver’s airbag is not part of the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be The passenger sensing system works with sensors seriously injured or killed if the right front that are part of the right front passenger’s seat.
Page 49 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off If a child restraint has been installed and the on the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint •...
Page 50 For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly —...
Page 51 A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat CAUTION: covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other If the airbag readiness light in the instrument aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has panel cluster ever comes on and stays on,...
Page 52: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places Is there anything I might add to or change around your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service about the vehicle that could keep the airbags manual have information about servicing your vehicle and from working properly?
Page 53 Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater Because I have a disability, I have to get my or a comfort enhancing pad or device, installed vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether under or on top of the seat fabric, could also this will affect my airbag system? interfere with the operation of the passenger If you have questions, call Customer Assistance.
Page 54: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag Checking the Restraint Systems readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-24 for more information. Safety Belts Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 55: Replacing Restraint System Parts
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. After a Crash But the belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer/retailer to have your safety belt assemblies CAUTION: inspected or replaced.
Page 56 NOTES 1-52...
Page 57: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Starting the Engine (Key Access) ....2-20 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ....2-3 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-22 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Manual Transmission Operation ......2-24 Operation ...........2-4 Parking Brake ..........2-25 Shifting Into PARK (P) Doors and Locks ..........2-7 (Automatic Transmission) ......2-26 Manual Door Locks .........2-7...
Page 58: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing...
Page 59: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Your vehicle has a vehicle theft-deterrent system. The key has a transponder in the key head that is System electronically coded to match a decoder in your vehicle that allows the key to start the vehicle. If a Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates on replacement key or any additional key is needed, a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications...
Page 60: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) At times you may notice a decrease in operating range. This is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter System Operation does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: The vehicle’s doors can •...
Page 61: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
" The vehicle may have Remote Lock/Unlock (Unlock): Press the unlock button one time to unlock Conﬁrmation. This feature provides feedback that the driver’s door. Press the unlock button again within a command has been received by the vehicle. ﬁve seconds to unlock the other doors. The interior The parking lamps will ﬂash and the horn may sound lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until brieﬂy.
Page 62: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in the RKE transmitter should last about four years. If the battery is weak the transmitter will not work within its normal range. It is probably time to change the battery if you have to be very close to the vehicle before the transmitter works.
Page 63: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are a couple of ways to lock and unlock your vehicle manually. Manual Door Locks From inside the vehicle, use the manual door lock knob. Pull up or down on the knob to unlock or CAUTION: lock the door.
Page 64: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Automatic Door Lock You can use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) If your vehicle has power door locks, the doors will transmitter to lock and unlock the doors from inside automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of or outside the vehicle.
Page 65: Trunk
Trunk Remote Trunk Release To release the trunk lid use either the Remote To open the trunk Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or see “Remote from inside the vehicle, Trunk Release” following. press the remote To close the trunk, push down ﬁrmly from the rear trunk release button center of the trunk lid.
Page 66: Windows
Emergency Trunk Release Handle 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 67: Manual Windows
Manual Windows If your vehicle has manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. 2-11...
Page 68: Power Windows
Power Windows On vehicles with power windows, the switches on the driver’s door armrest control both windows. CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from extreme heat in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Page 69: Sun Visors
Express-Down Window Theft-Deterrent Systems Windows with an express-down feature allow the Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. window to be lowered fully without pressing and holding Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent the switch. Press the front of the switch to the ﬁrst features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it position, and the window opens a small amount.
Page 70: Arming The System
Arming the System How the System Alarm is Activated While the ignition is off, press the Remote Keyless To activate the system if it is armed: Entry (RKE) transmitter lock button, to arm the system. • Open the driver’s door or trunk. This causes a ten The system will arm after either of these things occur: second pre-alarm chirping noise followed by the •...
Page 71: Pass-Key Iii+ Operation
® ® PASS-Key III+ PASS-Key III+ Operation ® ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio Your vehicle has PASS-Key III+ (Personalized frequency subject to Federal Communications Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. ® Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system.
Page 72 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears To program the new key: to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, 1. Verify that the new key has a stamped on it. you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses 2.
Page 73: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Ignition Positions Your Vehicle With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km): •...
Page 74 If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition (ON/RUN): This is the position the switch returns switch cannot be turned to LOCK/OFF unless the to after you start your engine and release the switch. shift lever is in PARK (P). The switch stays in ON/RUN when the engine is running.
Page 75: Shift Lock Release
Key In the Ignition Shift Lock Release Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime LOCK/OFF, and for the removal of the ignition key, will sound when you open the driver’s door.
Page 76: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: • Audio System • Power Windows The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned off, power to the radio and windows will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
Page 77: Manual Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START position The shift lever should be in neutral position and the immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down and damage the cranking motor, and drain the to the ﬂoor and start the engine.
Page 78 Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with There are several the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 79 Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) is moving forward could damage the transmission. with the engine running at high speed may The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. damage the transmission.
Page 80 Manual Transmission Operation FOURTH (4): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed more than DRIVE (D) without using your brakes. You might choose This is the shift pattern for FOURTH (4) instead of DRIVE (D) when driving on a manual transmission.
Page 81: Parking Brake
Parking Brake THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL.
Page 82: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into PARK (P) To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press (Automatic Transmission) the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. If you forget to release your parking brake, a chime will CAUTION: sound and a warning message will be displayed in...
Page 83: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With Torque Lock the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not 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 84: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P) To shift out of PARK (P) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock 2. Then press the shift lever button. release system. The shift lock release is designed to: 3.
Page 85: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: You might have exhaust coming in if: • The exhaust system sounds strange Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust or different. parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Page 86: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not CAUTION: fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 87: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Manual Mirror Adjust the outside rearview mirror so you can see a Manual Rearview Mirror little of the side of your vehicle, and the area beside your vehicle from a comfortable driving position. Some When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow passageways.
Page 88: Onstar System
Both mirrors can be manually folded by pulling them OnStar service is provided to you subject to the toward the vehicle. This feature may be useful OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your when going through a car wash or a conﬁned space. OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar.
Page 89: Onstar Virtual Advisor
Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan OnStar Hands-Free Calling • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar • Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) subscribers to make and receive calls using voice (If equipped) commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid •...
Page 90: Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls When you use the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling, your vehicle also sends OnStar Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can your GPS location so that we can provide you with be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. location-based services.
Page 91: Storage Areas
Your Responsibility Cupholder(s) Increase the radio volume if you cannot hear the OnStar advisor. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, this means that your system is not functioning properly and should be checked by your dealer/retailer. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired.
Page 92: Center Console Storage
Convertible Top For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see Convertible Top on page 5-90 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. The following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top. The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are: Your vehicle has a cupholder on the passenger side...
Page 93 Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage conditions may cause damage. Always close the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors.
Page 94: Lowering The Manual Convertible Top
Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Empty the trunk of all contents. 2. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3.
Page 95 ® A clear Mylar protective ﬁlm has been installed at the factory on the trunk lid surface under the convertible top buttresses. This ﬁlm is designed to help prevent paint damage to the trunk lid. Do not remove this protective ﬁlm. It is intended to remain permanently affixed to the trunk lid surface.
Page 96 5. Pull the convertible top forward by ﬁrmly gripping the 9. At the rear edge of the convertible top, press down side edge (B) and applying a brisk upward and on the two buttresses (C) to latch them into the forward motion to get the top in the full-up position.
Page 97 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-20 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-21 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Speedometer and Odometer ......3-22 Horn .............3-6 Tachometer ..........3-22 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Safety Belt Reminders ........3-23 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Airbag Readiness Light ........3-24 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-8...
Page 98 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .......3-37 Using an MP3 ..........3-63 DIC Operation and Displays ......3-38 XM Radio Messages ........3-67 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-40 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-68 DIC Vehicle Personalization ......3-44 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......3-69 Radio Reception ...........3-69 Audio System(s) ..........3-49 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-70 Setting the Time ...........3-50...
Page 99 NOTES...
Page 100: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 101 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Outlets. See Climate Control L. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. System on page 3-17. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-37. B. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-20. M.
Page 102: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn the police If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up and others that you have a problem. The front and rear at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 103: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: To tilt the wheel, pull down the lever. Then move the • wheel to a comfortable position, pull up the lever to Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn lock the wheel in place.
Page 104: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The turn signal has two upward (for right) and To change the headlamps from low beam to high two downward (for left) positions. These positions beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
Page 105: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers top, that indicate the frequency of the wipes. Smaller bars mean the wipers movement is less frequent. Larger bars mean the movement is more frequent. (Low Speed): Move the lever up to the ﬁrst setting past intermittent, for steady wiping at low speed. (High Speed): Move the lever up to the second setting past intermittent, for wiping at a high speed.
Page 106: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Cruise Control To wash the windshield, press the button at the end of If your vehicle has cruise control, it can maintain a the lever until the washers begin. speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
Page 107: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control RES+ (Resume): Press this button to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. SET− (Set): Press this button to set a speed and to CAUTION: decrease the speed. To set a speed do the following: If you leave your cruise control on when you 1.
Page 108 Increasing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. There are two ways to increase speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will 1. Disengage the cruise control by applying the brake slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Page 109: Headlamps
Headlamps (Off/On): This position is an Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this applies to vehicles with an automatic transmission set to PARK (P) and manual transmission vehicles with the parking brake engaged. When operating in AUTO, a brief turn of the switch to off/on will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System.
Page 110: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) The DRL system turns off on U.S. vehicles by using the on/off switch for one ignition cycle, if the vehicle is in the PARK (P) position, or if the vehicle speed Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for is less than 5 mph (8 km/h) after the vehicle is started.
Page 111: Instrument Panel Brightness
Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator or when the ignition is turned on. These lamps will light on the fog lamp button will come on when the also go on when you press the trunk release, unlock fog lamps are on.
Page 112: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. The accessory power outlet can be used to connect Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or damage not covered by your warranty.
Page 113: Climate Controls
Climate Controls (Air Conditioning): If your vehicle has air conditioning, press the left knob on the control panel to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator Climate Control System light on the button will come on to let you know the air conditioning is activated.
Page 114 For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light on the button will come on to 1. Select the vent mode. let you know the recirculation mode is activated. 2.
Page 115: Rear Window Defogger
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This remove fog or frost from the rear window. Be sure to can be minimized if the climate control system is used clear as much snow from the rear window as possible.
Page 116: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Outlet Adjustment Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. This part describes the warning lights and gages on Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust your vehicle.
Page 117: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically.
Page 118: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both The tachometer miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). displays the engine The vehicle’s odometer works together with the speed in revolutions Driver Information Center (DIC), if your vehicle has per minute (rpm).
Page 119: Safety Belt Reminders
Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime Safety Belt Reminder Light will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only When the engine is started, a chime will come on for occur if the passenger airbag is enabled.
Page 120: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for If the airbag readiness light stays on after malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical you start your vehicle, it means the airbag problem.
Page 121: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.
Page 122 If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may CAUTION: be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s CAUTION: frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing...
Page 123: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into This light will come two parts. If one part is not working, the other part on brieﬂy when you can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, turn on the ignition, you need both parts working well.
Page 124: Antilock Brake System Warning Light
Antilock Brake System When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set the parking brake. Warning Light The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake For vehicles with is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
Page 125: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)/ Traction Control System (Tcs) Indicator/Warning Light
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ If this light is on and not ﬂashing, the TCS and potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Check your DIC Traction Control System (TCS) messaging to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it is because of the driver turning Indicator/Warning Light off the feature(s), or the system may not be working properly and your vehicle requires service.
Page 126: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Low Coolant Warning Light Warning Light This light comes on brieﬂy when you turn The engine coolant your ignition on. temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated. If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level in your vehicle is low.
Page 127: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light When the Light is Solid This indicates that one or more of your tires are Your vehicle has a signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. tire pressure light. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), may accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-40 for more information.
Page 128: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires Check Engine Light with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission A computer system called OBD II (On-Board controls and can cause this light to come on.
Page 129: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips The following can prevent more serious damage with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. to your vehicle: Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? •...
Page 130: Maintenance Schedule
Emissions Inspection and Oil Pressure Light Maintenance Programs CAUTION: Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. this inspection could prevent you from getting a If you do, your engine can become so hot that vehicle registration.
Page 131: Security Light
Security Light The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the reduced engine power light For information regarding is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. this light and the vehicle’s Anytime the reduced engine power light stays on, security system, see...
Page 132: Trunk Ajar Light
Trunk Ajar Light Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells This light will come on you about how much and a chime will sound fuel you have left. if the trunk is ajar. Service Vehicle Soon Light Here are four things that some owners ask about. For vehicles with this None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: light, it will come on if...
Page 133: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. This light, below the fuel gage, will come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. This light also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel.
Page 134: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays FUEL RANGE Press the information button until FUEL RANGE The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC has displays. This mode shows the remaining distance different modes which can be accessed by pressing you can drive without refueling in either miles (mi) or the DIC buttons.
Page 135: Maintenance Schedule
MPG (L/100 KM) INST (Instantaneous) Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. See “How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System” Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM) INST under Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19. displays.
Page 136: Brake Fluid
DIC Warnings and Messages CHANGE OIL SOON This message displays when the life of the engine oil These messages appear if there is a problem detected has expired and it should be changed. in one of your vehicle’s systems. When this message is acknowledged and cleared from A message clears when the vehicle’s condition is no the display, the engine oil life system must still be longer present.
Page 137: Door Ajar
COMPETITIVE MODE ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ACTIVE If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), when the Competitive Driving mode is selected. The this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on Traction Control System (TCS) will not be operating while the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes when ESC is in the Competitive Driving mode and the ESC/TCS light...
Page 138: Service Air Bag
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF LOW TRACTION If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes when the system ESC is turned off.
Page 139 SERVICE ESC (ELECTRONIC SERVICE TRACTION STABILITY CONTROL) If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and a chime sounds when If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the system is not functioning properly. The ESC/TCS this message displays and a chime sounds if there has light also appears on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 140: Traction Off
SVC (Service) TIRE MONITOR TRACTION OFF This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly. The tire this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on pressure light also ﬂashes and then remains on during the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when the the same ignition cycle.
Page 141: Personalization Menu Modes
Personalization Menu Modes The default settings for the features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed OIL LIFE RESET from their default state since that time. When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engine To change feature settings, use the following procedure: oil life system.
Page 142: Unlock Horn
TIRE LEARN? See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. This mode is available on vehicles without the Remote To select a setting and move on to the next feature, Keyless Entry (RKE) system. After rotating the tires press the information button while the desired setting or after replacing a tire or sensor, the Tire Pressure is displayed on the DIC.
Page 143 LIGHT FLASH AUTO UNLK (Unlock) If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this This feature, which allows the vehicle to automatically feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior hazard/turn unlock certain doors, can be enabled or disabled. When signal lighting to ﬂash every time the lock, unlock, AUTO UNLK appears on the display, press and hold or trunk release buttons on the RKE transmitter are the reset button for at least one second to scroll through...
Page 144 UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS Transmission Only) If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter This screen displays only if your vehicle has an lighting to turn on each time the unlock button on automatic transmission and DRIVER or ALL is selected the RKE transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or for the AUTO UNLK feature.
Page 145: Audio System(S)
LANGUAGE Audio System(s) This feature allows you to select the language in which Determine which radio your vehicle has and then the DIC will display. When LANGUAGE appears on read the pages following to familiarize yourself with the display, press and hold the reset button for at least its features.
Page 146: Setting The Time
• Setting the Time Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and Without Date Display adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite AM/FM Base Radio with a Single radio stations using the presets and steering CD Player wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Page 147: With Date Display
To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels that you want to change. Every time 24 hour, press the button and then the pushbutton the pushbutton is pressed again, the time or located under the forward arrow label.
Page 148 Six-Disc CD (MP3) Player The date does not automatically display. To see the date press the MENU button and then the button This type of radio has a MENU button instead of while the radio is on. The date with display times button to set the time and date.
Page 149: Radio(S)
Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3) similar Radio with CD (Base) Radio Data System (RDS) Your radio may have a Radio Data System (RDS). The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 150: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1 and (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the FM2, AM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays. system on and off. (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase ©...
Page 151: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped) (Radio with CD (Base)) stations. To store a station as a favorite, perform the following steps: Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), 1.
Page 152: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) REV (reverse) button until the desired levels are obtained. If a station’s frequency is weak, or (Radio with CD (Base)) has static, decrease the treble. BASS/TREB (Bass/Treble): To adjust the bass or To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle treble, press the knob or the BASS/TREBLE position, press the pushbutton positioned under the...
Page 153 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Category (CAT) Station BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance or CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to ﬁnd XM™ stations while the radio is in the XM™ mode. fade, press the knob until the speaker control labels To ﬁnd XM™...
Page 154: Radio Messages
Radio Messages Undesired XM™ categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category, Calibration Error: The audio system has been perform the following: calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If Calibration 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio Error displays, it means that the radio has not been setup menu.
Page 155 Playing a CD (Single CD Player) When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays on the CD. As each new track starts to play, the track Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. number displays. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring.
Page 156 Care of Your CD Player The CD can be removed. If the CD is not removed after several seconds, the CD automatically pulls back Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the into the player and begins playing. CD player.
Page 157 RDM (Random): With the random setting, you can RPT (Repeat): For Radios with CD (Base), one track listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential can be repeated by using the repeat setting. order, on one CD or all CDs in a six-disc CD player. To repeat the track you are listening to, press and To use random on the Radio with CD (Base), do one release the RPT button.
Page 158: Using The Auxiliary Input Jack
CD Messages the front auxiliary input jack. You can however, connect an external audio device such as an iPod, laptop CHECK DISC: If an error message displays and/or the computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or cassette tape CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: player, etc.
Page 159: Using An Mp3
Using an MP3 • Create a folder structure that makes it easy to ﬁnd songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. The radio plays MP3 ﬁles that were recorded on a •...
Page 160 No Folder Playlists can be changed by using the previous and next folder buttons, the tuner knob, or the seek buttons. When the CD-R or CD-RW contains only compressed An MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that was recorded using no ﬁles, the ﬁles are located under the root folder. The next ﬁle folders can also be played.
Page 161 When play enters a new folder, the display does not If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R or automatically show the new folder name unless CD-RW in the player, it stays in the player. When the folder mode was chosen as the default display. the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD-R starts to The new track name displays.
Page 162 RDM (Random): With the random setting, MP3 ﬁles on (Previous Folder): Press the pushbutton the CD-R or CD-RW can be played in random, rather positioned under the Folder label to go to the ﬁrst track than sequential order, on one CD-R/CD-RW or all discs in the previous folder.
Page 163: Xm Radio Messages
Once the disc has been scanned, the player defaults to CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD playing MP3 ﬁles in order by artist. The current artist while listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message playing is shown on the second line of the display showing disc and/or track number displays while a CD between the arrows.
Page 164: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this alternates with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. station was one of the presets, choose another station This label is needed to activate the service.
Page 165: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls When a CD is playing, press the arrows to go to the previous or to the next track. Press and hold the arrows longer than three-quarters of a second to continue Radio controls are located reversing back or advancing ahead, to other tracks on the inboard side of the within the disc.
Page 166: Fixed Mast Antenna
Fixed Mast Antenna The range for most AM stations is greater than for The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause washes without being damaged. If the mast should station frequencies to interfere with each other. ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand.
Page 167: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-16 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-17 Drunk Driving ..........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-18 Control of a Vehicle ........4-3 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-18 Braking ............4-3 Winter Driving ..........4-19...
Page 168: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Drunk Driving Your Vehicle CAUTION: Defensive Driving Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Defensive driving means “always expect the Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively judgment can be affected by even a small is to wear your safety belt —...
Page 169: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. these laws. Braking action involves perception time and reaction The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway time.
Page 170: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Antilock Brake System (ABS) If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and longer brake life. it also the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a If your vehicle’s engine ever stops while you are driving,...
Page 171: Braking In Emergencies
Braking in Emergencies ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
Page 172: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Brake Assist Traction Control System (TCS) If your vehicle has ESC with ABS, it also has a brake Your vehicle may have a Traction Control System (TCS) assist feature that responds to emergency braking by that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery generating additional pressure and engaging the ABS.
Page 173 See Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control It is recommended to leave the system on for normal System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-29 driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn for more information. the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, and you want to “rock”...
Page 174: Traction Control Operation
Traction Control Operation Notice: When traction control is turned off, or Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is possible Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine to lose traction. If you attempt to shift with the power to the wheels (engine speed management) rear wheels spinning with a loss of traction, it is and by applying brakes to each individual wheel possible to cause damage to the transmission.
Page 175: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Limited-Slip Rear Axle If the system fails to turn on or activate, the ESC/TCS light comes on, and the ESC OFF and/or SERVICE ESC message displays. Your vehicle may have a limited-slip rear differential which provides maximum power and performance. For more information, see Driver Information It is designed to give you additional traction on snow, Center (DIC) on page 3-37 and Electronic Stability...
Page 176 When the system activates, an ESC ACTIVE message If the vehicle is in cruise control while the system begins displays on the Driver Information Center. See DIC to assist the driver maintain directional control of the Warnings and Messages on page 3-40. This light ﬂashes vehicle, the ESC/TCS light ﬂashes and the cruise control on the instrument panel cluster when the ESC system automatically disengages.
Page 177: Competitive Driving Mode
Competitive Driving Mode It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the The driver can select this optional handling mode by system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or pressing the ESC/TCS button on the console two times snow and you want to “rock”...
Page 178: Steering
Steering work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have antilock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand Power Steering too much of those places. You can lose control. The same thing can happen if you are steering through a If you lose power steering assist because the engine sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate.
Page 179: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 180: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your vehicle’s right wheels have Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing, you are driving.
Page 181 Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable these conditions.
Page 182: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Night driving is more dangerous than day driving Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by drive slower in these types of driving conditions fatigue.
Page 183: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Hydroplaning Before Leaving on a Long Trip Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having under your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. water.
Page 184: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, ﬁnd a than driving on ﬂat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Page 185: Winter Driving
Winter Driving CAUTION: Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the • You might want to put winter emergency supplies in ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have your trunk.
Page 186: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the can get there. road probably have good traction.
Page 187: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Remember, unless your vehicle has ABS, if you brake so hard that the wheels stop rolling, you will just If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a slide. Brake so the wheels always keep rolling and serious situation.
Page 188 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 189: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and CAUTION: repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Page 190: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the It is very important to know how much weight your area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or vehicle can carry.
Page 191 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-51 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58.
Page 192 The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 −...
Page 193 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity Weight for 400 lbs (181 kg) Weight for 400 lbs (181 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight @ 200 lbs 400 lbs (181 kg)
Page 194 Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading It tells you the gross weight capacity of your Information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight The combined weight of the driver, passengers, of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Page 195: Towing
Towing If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. Towing Your Vehicle If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
Page 196 NOTES 4-30...
Page 197: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Hydraulic Clutch ...........5-23 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Engine Coolant ..........5-24 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-4 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ....5-27 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 Engine Overheating ........5-27 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Cooling System ..........5-29 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Power Steering Fluid ........5-35...
Page 198 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ..............5-51 Weatherstrips ..........5-88 Winter Tires ..........5-52 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-88 Tire Sidewall Labeling ........5-53 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....5-89 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .....5-55 Finish Care ..........5-89 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure .........5-58 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-90 Tire Pressure Monitor System ......5-59 Convertible Top ..........5-90 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....5-61...
Page 199: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. your vehicle they can affect your vehicle’s performance You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, supported service people.
Page 200: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause CAUTION: cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and some You can be injured and your vehicle could be component wear by-products contain and/or emit...
Page 201: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of
Gasoline Octane Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-48. Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleaded You should keep a record with all parts receipts and gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’s list the mileage and the date of any service work...
Page 202: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that are now required to contain additives that help prevent meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 203: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, If you plan on driving in another country outside the if they comply with the speciﬁcations described earlier. United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing to ﬁnd.
Page 204: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 205 Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The CHECK GAS CAP message displays if the fuel CAUTION: cap is not properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-40 for more information. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 206: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can and injure you even when the engine is not be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if running.
Page 207: Hood Release
Hood Release 2. Pull down on the rear edge of the lever to release the hood latch. To open the hood, do the following: 1. Locate the interior hood release lever. It is located below the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 208: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 engine, this is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 209 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid under Engine Oil on page 5-15. on page 5-36. G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering B.
Page 210 When you open the hood on the 2.0L L4 engine, this is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 211: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-36. Checking Engine Oil B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you System on page 5-29.
Page 212: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, add at least 2.4L L4 Engine 2.0L L4 Engine one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap.
Page 213: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Notice: If you use oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation, you can cause For Vehicles With the 2.0L L4 Engine engine damage not covered by your warranty. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 214 • You can add substitute oil designated SAE 5W-30 with SAE 5W-30 the starburst symbol at all temperatures. Substitute As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M should not be for your vehicle. used for an oil change.
Page 215: Engine Oil Additives
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where When the system has calculated that oil life has been the temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 A CHANGE OIL SOON message will come on.
Page 216: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 217: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 5-21...
Page 218: How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter CAUTION: Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter element at each scheduled Maintenance II service interval and replace the air Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter cleaner/ﬁlter element at the ﬁrst oil change after off can cause you or others to be burned. 50,000 miles (80 000 km).
Page 219: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. It is not necessary to check the manual transmission A transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. ﬂuid level. A transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to a dealer/retailer and for ﬂuid loss.
Page 220: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C). • ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Page 221: What To Use
What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage warranty.
Page 222: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 223: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but only coolant loss and possible engine damage may when the engine is cool.
Page 224: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An engine coolant temperature warning can indicate a CAUTION: serious problem. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-30. Steam from an overheated engine can burn If you get an engine coolant temperature warning, you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 225: Cooling System
Cooling System If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come back on, you can drive When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what normally.
Page 226 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 227 If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fan are running. CAUTION: If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If they are not, your vehicle needs service. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine Notice: Engine damage from running the engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 228: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank CAUTION: Notice: The engine has a speciﬁc cooling system Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling drain and ﬁll procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 229 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the cooling system You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the and it will burn if the engine parts are hot proper coolant mixture will.
Page 230 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 231: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: See Engine Compartment 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment Overview on page 5-12 for cool down. reservoir location. 2.
Page 232: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the What to Use manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read Water can cause the solution to freeze and the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Page 233: Brakes
Brakes It is not a good idea to top off the brake/clutch ﬂuid. Adding ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If ﬂuid is added when the brake linings are worn, there will be too Brake Fluid much ﬂuid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work The brake master is done on the brake/clutch hydraulic system.
Page 234 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake or clutch hydraulic system parts. For example, ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such only.
Page 235: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Your vehicle has disc brakes. Front disc brake pads brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched in the proper sequence to torque speciﬁcations warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new in Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-101.
Page 236: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if CAUTION: the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When you replace parts of the braking system —...
Page 237: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it vehicle.
Page 238 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories Do not remove fuse block cover to jump start the on during the jump starting procedure, they could vehicle. be damaged. The repairs would not be covered The remote negative (−) by your warranty.
Page 239 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 240 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery.
Page 241: Rear Axle
How to Check Lubricant To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 242: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming Halogen Bulbs Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. CAUTION: However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 243: Headlamps
Headlamps Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps To replace the low/high-beam/Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) headlamp bulb: A. Front Turn Signal/ 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 Parking Lamp for more information. B. Fog Lamp (If Equipped) 2.
Page 244: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lamps Stoplamps The back-up lamps are located in the rear bumper. To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-9 for more information. To replace a bulb: 1. Reach behind, up and under the rear bumper and locate the bulb socket.
Page 245: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs To replace the license plate lamp bulb: Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-Up Lamps 3047 Fog Lamp 898* Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 3757NAK Front Sidemarker Lamp Headlamps, High/Low-Beam/Daytime Running Lights License Plate Lamp Stoplamp, Taillamp and 3157K Turn Signal Lamp * Uplevel Model...
Page 246: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14.
Page 247: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty resulting accident could cause serious booklet for details.
Page 248: Winter Tires
Low-Proﬁle Tires The low-proﬁle performance tires may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance If your vehicle has P245/45R18 size tires, they as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads. are classiﬁed as low-proﬁle tires. These tires Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased are designed for very responsive driving on wet traction on snow and ice covered roads.
Page 249: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation) Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a Useful information about a tire is molded into its TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. sidewall. The example below shows a typical GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all federal passenger (p-metric) tire sidewall.
Page 250 (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) (B) Tire Width The three-digit number indicates Tire manufacturers are required to grade the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall tires based on three performance factors: to sidewall. treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. (C) Aspect Ratio A two-digit number that For more information see Uniform Tire Quality...
Page 251: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat Air Pressure The amount of air inside the from driving.
Page 252 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear Normal Occupant Weight The number of axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-24. occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of on page 4-24.
Page 253 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at Standards) A tire information system that 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 254: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they operate effectively.
Page 255: How To Check
How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 256 Federal Communications Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to Commission (FCC) and Industry maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inﬂation and Science Canada has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Page 257: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is ﬁrst started, and then The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is designed turn off as you start to drive. This could be an early to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition indicator that the air pressure in the tire(s) are getting exists.
Page 258: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message • Replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle’s original equipment tires or wheels. Tires The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of and wheels other than those recommended for your the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable.
Page 259 The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each 5. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s valve stem. tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire’s Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or air pressure. When increasing the tire’s pressure, do decreasing the tire’s air pressure for about not exceed the maximum inﬂation pressure indicated on eight seconds.
Page 260 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure to sound. It chirps one time and then all the turn level as indicated on the Tire and Loading signals ﬂash one time to conﬁrm the sensor Information label. identiﬁcation code has been matched to the tire/wheel position.
Page 261: Tire Inspection And Rotation
11. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. 12. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems. Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle’s tires for signs of wear or damage.
Page 262 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-24. Reset the Tire Pressure monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-61.
Page 263 When It Is Time for New Tires You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, • You can see the indicators at three or more places driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions around the tire.
Page 264: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet Mixing tires could cause you to lose control General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation while driving.
Page 265: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your original equipment wheels and tires, this may your vehicle’s original tires.
Page 266: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based Quality grades can be found where applicable on the wear rate of the tire when tested under on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government and maximum section width.
Page 267: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat tire life and best overall performance.
Page 268: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 269 CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become become loose after a time. The wheel loose and even come off.
Page 270: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not enough dangerous. You cannot know how it has been clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without used or how far it has been driven.
Page 271: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place and stopping. Then do this: Your vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 5-76. 1.
Page 272: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Your vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit that is capable of temporarily sealing a puncture up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tread area of the tire. There is no jack or spare tire. The kit inﬂates the tire with liquid sealant and air.
Page 273 Accessing the Tire Sealant and 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit Compressor Kit strap by squeezing the two tabs of the quick To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: release buckle. 1. Make sure the convertible top is in the up position before accessing the tire sealant and compressor kit.
Page 274 Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister, if it has expired, see your dealer/retailer for a replacement. Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal a Punctured Tire Follow these directions closely for correct sealant usage. 1.
Page 275 7. Move the On/Off switch to the I (on) position. The pressure gage will initially show a high pressure CAUTION: while the compressor pushes the sealant into the tire. Once the sealant is completely dispersed Idling the engine in a closed-in place or with into the tire, the pressure will quickly drop and start to rise again as the tire inﬂates with air.
Page 276 10. The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak 15. If the ﬂat tire was air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is able to inﬂate to the distributed in the tire. Steps 11 through 19 must recommended inﬂation be done immediately after Step 9.
Page 277 18. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure, refer to Steps 1 through 8 under “Using the Air CAUTION: Compressor without Sealant” next in this section. If the tire pressure has not dropped more than Storing the tire sealant and compressor 10 psi (68 kPa) from the recommended inﬂation pressure, you can inﬂate the tire back up to kit or other equipment in the passenger...
Page 278: Not Punctured
Using the Air Compressor without 4. Push the air compressor inﬂator hose onto the tire valve stem and push the lever down to secure Sealant to Inﬂate an Underinﬂated Tire in place. (Not Punctured) 5. Plug the air compressor accessory plug into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
Page 279 CAUTION: CAUTION: Inﬂating something too much can make it Storing the tire sealant and compressor explode, and you or others could be injured. kit or other equipment in the passenger Be sure to read the inﬂator instructions, and compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. inﬂate the tire to its recommended pressure.
Page 280: Removal And Installation Of The Sealant Canister
Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister: 4. Turn the sealant canister so the inﬂator ﬁlling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor. 1. Unlock the air compressor inﬂator hose from the 5. Lift the sealant canister from the compressor and sealant canister by pulling the lever up.
Page 281: Appearance Care
To install a new sealant canister: Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments 1. Align the sealant ﬁlling hose with the slot in the air that transfer color to your home furnishings may also compressor.
Page 282: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet Your dealer/retailer has a product for cleaning your vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, you can Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment also obtain a product from your dealer/retailer to remove frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister odors from your vehicle’s upholstery.
Page 283: Leather
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial Plastic Surfaces upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst. If the A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to locally cleaned area gives any impression that a remove dust.
Page 284: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often. Notice: Certain cleaners contain chemicals that CAUTION: can damage the emblems or nameplates on your vehicle.
Page 285: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Dry the ﬁnish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and High pressure car washes may cause water to enter polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat the vehicle.
Page 286: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades Convertible Top Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. The vehicle’s convertible top should be cleaned often. However, high pressure car washes may cause water to Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or enter your vehicle.
Page 287: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels And Trim
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface. and Trim Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels Your vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 288: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop control can collect on the underbody. If these are not applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Page 289: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil and Remover asphalt.
Page 290: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code helps you identify your vehicle’s engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 291: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is ﬁxed or ﬁrst.
Page 292: Floor Console Fuse Block
Floor Console Fuse Block Fuses Usage Fuse Puller The ﬂoor console fuse block is located on the passenger side of the vehicle under the carpet. Empty Remove the fuse block cover to access the fuses. Empty Use the fuse puller to remove fuses. Empty After re-installing the fuse block cover, be sure to tuck the carpet under the heater ﬂoor outlets.
Page 293: Underhood Fuse Block
Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Climate Control System, Power Windows Automatic Occupant Sensing Climate Control System Module, Crank Relay, Instrument Panel Cluster Empty Empty Retained Accessory Power Empty Underhood Fuse Block Steering Wheel Controls Spare The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Page 294 Fuses Usage Cooling Fan 2 (LE5); Empty (LNF) Empty Trunk Trunk Empty Fuel Pump Rear Defogger Relay Air Conditioning Clutch Relay Empty Empty Fuses Usage Trunk Release Relay Empty (LE5); Cooling Fan (LNF) Fuel Pump Relay Rear Window Defogger Empty Empty Mirrors Body Control Module 3...
Page 295 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuse Puller Cooling Fan 1 (LE5); Empty (LNF) Powertrain Relay Empty (LE5); Turbo, Cam Phaser (LNF) Empty Engine Control Module Back-up Lamps Relay (Automatic Transmission); Engine Control Module, Empty (Manual Transmission) Transmission Data Link Connector Antilock Brake System Outlet Injectors, Ignition Coils (LE5);...
Page 296 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fog Lamps Relay Canister Vent Horn Relay Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp ® S Band, OnStar , Remote Keyless Passenger Side Low-Beam Entry System Headlamp Antilock Brake System Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp Wiper Diode Parking Lamps Relay Windshield Wiper Parking Lamps Horn...
Page 297: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a label located under the hood.
Page 298 Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Automatic 2.0L L4 0.035 inch (0.90 mm) Manual Automatic 2.4L L4 0.040 inch (1.01 mm) Manual 5-102...
Page 299 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-8 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-8 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-9 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 300: 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 301 This schedule is for vehicles that: Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the • carry passengers and cargo within recommended necessary equipment, you should have your limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the Tire and dealer/retailer do these jobs.
Page 302: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for When the CHANGE OIL SOON message on the Driver “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means that it is recommended that your ﬁrst service be service is required for your vehicle.
Page 303 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 304: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 305: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper see anything that might keep a safety belt system from hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc.
Page 306: Engine Oil Level Check
At Each Fuel Fill (j) A ﬂuid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the ﬂuid level checked. Add ﬂuid if needed. It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll.
Page 307: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle Tire Inspection and Inﬂation Check starts in any other position, contact your Inspect your vehicle’s tires for wear and make dealer/retailer for service.
Page 308: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transmission, the ignition should CAUTION: turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 309: Underbody Flushing Service
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 the engine running and transmission in CAUTION: NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from...
Page 310: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ® water and use only DEX-COOL Engine Coolant Coolant. See Engine Coolant on Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part page 5-24. number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your ®...
Page 311 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Hood Latch Axle Lubricant Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 89021678) meeting Latch, Pivots, in Canada 992723) or lubricant Rear Axle GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. Spring Anchor, meeting requirements of NLGI #2, (Limited-Slip...
Page 312: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ® ACDelco Part Part GM Part Number Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.4L Engine 15287103 A3076C 2.0L Engine 15925738 A3084C Engine Oil Filter...
Page 313: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L and 2.4L L4 Engines Belt routing for A/C option shown. Dotted line represents routing for non A/C option. 6-15...
Page 314: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 315 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 316 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 317: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-15 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-4 United States Government ......7-15 Customer Assistance for Reporting Safety Defects to the Text Telephone (TTY) Users ......7-5 Canadian Government ........7-16 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..7-16...
Page 318: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your visible through the windshield. dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be •...
Page 319 generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree The program provides for the review of the facts involved with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an proceed with any other venue for relief available to you.
Page 320: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of Online Owner Center gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM (United States only) vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you needs.
Page 321: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free www.gmcanada.com number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes 1-800-263-3777 (English) to write or e-mail Pontiac, the letter should be 1-800-263-7854 (French) addressed to: 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) United States —...
Page 322: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma #2740 Col.
Page 323: Roadside Assistance Program
(approximately $5 in Canada). In Canada, service to provide diesel As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside other alternative fuels will not be provided through Assistance program.
Page 324 250 kilometres from the original point of departure, Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve you may qualify for trip interruption expense the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner assistance.
Page 325: Calling For Assistance
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited provide the following to the Roadside Assistance reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue...
Page 326: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you To enhance your ownership experience, we and our wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy minimize your inconvenience by providing several Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles transportation options.
Page 327: Collision Damage Repair
Public Transportation or Fuel It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Reimbursement Additional Program Information If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer’s All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be shuttle service, the expense must be supported by available at every dealer.
Page 328: Repair Facility
Collision Parts Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may the same materials and construction methods as the ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, parts with which your vehicle was originally built.
Page 329: Insuring Your Vehicle
Insuring Your Vehicle If a Crash Occurs Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage all right.
Page 330 • • If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside If possible, call your insurance company from the Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on scene of the crash. They will walk you through the page 7-7 for more information. information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department •...
Page 331: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Reporting Safety Defects Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its United States Government repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Page 332: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
General Motors. Call 1-800-762-2737, or write: Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information Pontiac Customer Assistance Center about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the P.O. Box 33172 Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 333: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Current and Past Model Order Forms Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated the vehicle.
Page 334: Event Data Recorders
Event Data Recorders Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or crash location) is recorded.
Page 335: Onstar
® OnStar Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the ® ® OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions and Conditions for information on data collection and use. such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system ®...
Page 336 NOTES 7-20...
Page 337 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ....5-91 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Care of Safety Belts ........5-88 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-92 Vehicle ............1-48 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-89 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Convertible Top ...........
Page 338 Audio System(s) ..........3-53 Automatic Door Lock ......... 2-8 California Fuel ..........5-6 Automatic Door Unlock ........2-8 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 Automatic Transmission California Proposition 65 Warning ....... 5-4 Fluid ............5-23 Canadian Owners ..........ii Operation ........... 2-22 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......
Page 339 Cleaning (cont.) Coolant Exterior Lamps/Lenses ......... 5-89 Engine Temperature Warning Light ....3-30 Fabric/Carpet ..........5-86 Low Warning Light ........3-30 Finish Care ..........5-89 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......5-27 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Cooling System ..........5-29 Plastic Surfaces ........
Page 340 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-14 EDR ............. 7-17 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Electrical System Delayed Locking ..........2-8 Add-On Equipment ........5-95 Disc, MP3 ............3-63 Floor Console Fuse Block ......5-96 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-95 Door Headlamp Wiring .........
Page 341 Filter Gage Engine Air Cleaner ........5-21 Fuel ............3-36 Finish Damage ..........5-92 Speedometer ..........3-22 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-70 Tachometer ..........3-22 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........3-6 Gasoline Flash-to-Pass ........... 3-8 Octane ............5-5 Flat Tire ............5-75 Speciﬁcations ..........
Page 342 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ....... 1-2 Highbeam On Light ......... 3-35 Keyless Entry System ........2-3 Highway Hypnosis ........... 4-18 Keys ............... 2-2 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-18 Hood Checking Things Under ........ 5-10 Release ............. 5-11 Horn ............... 3-6 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ........
Page 343 Light (cont.) Reduced Engine Power ........ 3-35 Maintenance Schedule Safety Belt Reminders ........3-23 Additional Required Services ......6-6 Security ............. 3-35 At Each Fuel Fill ........... 6-8 Service Vehicle Soon ........3-36 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Tire Pressure ..........
Page 344 Message Older Children, Restraints ........ 1-22 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-40 Online Owner Center ........7-4 Mirror Reading Lamps ........3-15 OnStar, Privacy ..........7-19 ® ® Mirrors OnStar System, see OnStar Manual ....2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ........ 2-31 Other Warning Devices ........
Page 345 Passing ............4-14 Rear Axle ............5-45 ® PASS-Key III+ ..........2-15 Limited-Slip ..........4-9 ® ® PASS-Key III+ Operation ........ 2-15 Rearview Mirror with OnStar ......2-31 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ..5-4 Rearview Mirrors ..........2-31 Power Reclining Seatbacks .......... 1-3 Door Locks ..........
Page 346 Service (cont.) California Pershlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ....5-4 Safety Belt Doing Your Own Work ........5-4 Reminder Light ..........3-23 Engine Soon Light ........3-32 Safety Belts Publications Ordering Information ....7-16 Care of ............5-88 Vehicle Soon Light ........
Page 347 Tires (cont.) Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-70 Tachometer ............ 3-22 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-71 Taillamps Wheel Replacement ........5-72 Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ......5-48 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 5-67 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........3-68 Winter Tires ..........
Page 348 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ......5-71 Vehicle Different Size ..........5-69 Control ............4-3 Replacement ..........5-72 Damage Warnings ........... iv Windows ............2-10 Loading ............4-24 Manual ............2-11 Parking Your ..........2-28 Power ............2-12 Service Soon Light ........3-36 Windshield Symbols ............

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