Page 1 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-8 ........... 4-34 Safety Belts ..........1-10 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Index Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We symbol means “Do Not,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things “Do Not do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraints ..........1-33 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Older Children ..........1-33 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ......1-3 Infants and Young Children ......1-35 Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Child Restraint Systems .........1-39 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-42 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Head Restraints ..........1-6...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats If your vehicle has a manual seat adjustment, lift the bar located Manual Seats under the front of the seat to unlock it. CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 9: Manual Lumbar
Six-Way Power Driver Seat Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the power seat control is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. To adjust the power seat, do the following: If your vehicle has this feature, the handle is located on •...
Page 10 Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicle may have heated front seats. The buttons are located on the outboard side of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to the desired position.
Page 11 To return the seatback to an upright position, pull up on the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback. 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.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Passenger Folding Seatback CAUTION: If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inﬂating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death.
Page 13 You can fold the front passenger’s seatback down to allow for more cargo space or as a temporary table while the vehicle is stopped. To fold the seatback down, do the following: 1. Make sure the seatback is at the most upright position and locked.
Page 14: Rear Seats
Rear Seats 2. Once a handle is pulled, the seatback can be pushed open through the trunk, or pulled open from inside the vehicle. Rear Seat Operation To fold down the rear seatback on the MAXX, do the following: Folding the Seatback Your vehicle may have a split folding rear seatback.
Page 15 CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. CAUTION: 2. Once a lever is pulled, the seatback can be pushed A safety belt that is improperly routed, not into the down position.
Page 16: Safety Belts
Rear Sliding Seat (MAXX Only) Safety Belts If your vehicle is the MAXX model your rear seat will slide forward or rearward to allow more cargo space in Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone the rear. This part of the manual tells you how to use safety Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock belts properly.
Page 17 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. CAUTION: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 18: 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. 1-12...
Page 19 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. In does not stop. a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13...
Page 20 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14...
Page 21 Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 22: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-33 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-35.
Page 23 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the 6. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the belt.
Page 24 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 29: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, push down the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up by pushing the release button up.
Page 30: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making women.
Page 31: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle how to wear one properly. up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Page 32 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 33 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 34: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Malibu Sedan There is one guide for each outside passenger position Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown guide and use the safety belt: booster seats and for some adults.
Page 35 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the guide on top.
Page 36 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-25. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 37 Malibu MAXX CAUTION: There is a safety belt routing guide attached to each outside passenger position in the rear seat of the Malibu MAXX. Here is how to use the safety belt routing A safety belt that is not properly worn may not guide: provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 38: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you and right front passenger. Although you cannot see should use it. them, they are located on the retractor part of the safety But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will belts.
Page 39: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 40 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 41: Infants And Young Children
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 42 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 43 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 44 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. This into consideration not only the child’s weight, height is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 45: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 46 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 47 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 48: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor Accident statistics show that children are safer if they vehicle safety standards.
Page 49 If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, review the following illustrations. CAUTION: Depending on where you place the child restraint, you may not be able to access certain safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be restraints.
Page 50 Conﬁgurations for Use of Child A. Child restraint or occupant using Restraints safety belt A. Child restraint using LATCH B. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt A. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt A. Occupant prohibited B. Child restraint using LATCH B.
Page 51: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower attachments and Children (LATCH) a top tether. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors system holds a child restraint during driving or in a and attachments.
Page 52: Top Tether Anchor
Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached.
Page 53 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor For MAXX models, to assist you in locating the Locations lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a (Lower Anchor): label, near the crease Seating positions with two between the seatback and lower anchors. the seat cushion, showing where the (Top Tether Anchor):...
Page 54 For sedan models, the top tether anchors are located behind the rear seat on the ﬁller panel. For MAXX models, the top tether anchors are located on the back of the rear seatback. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the CAUTION: vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached restraint to a single anchor could cause the to anchors, the restraint will not be able to anchor or attachment to come loose or even...
Page 56 You cannot secure three child restraints using the LATCH anchors in the rear seat at the same time, but you can install two of them. If you want to do this, install one LATCH child restraint in the passenger-side position, and install the other one either in the driver’s-side position or in the center position.
Page 57 Make sure to attach the child restraint at the proper anchor location. This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead use the vehicle’s anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 58 5. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 5.1. Find the top tether anchor. 5.2. Route and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using has an adjustable...
Page 59: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-45. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 60 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-54...
Page 61 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 62: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A rear A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child seriously injured or killed if the right front restraint.
Page 63 If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the the right front seat position, move the seat as far child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the back as it will go before securing the forward-facing instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 64 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-58...
Page 65 8. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, and the airbag is off, the off indicator on the instrument panel will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to ON or START. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 66: Airbag System
Airbag System Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle CAUTION: may also have a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and for the right front passenger.
Page 67 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) and during a crash. Always wear your safety Side impact airbags are designed to inﬂate in belt even with frontal airbags. The driver moderate to severe crashes where something should sit as far back as possible while still hits the side of your vehicle.
Page 68: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34 for more information.
Page 69 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag instrument panel on the passenger’s side. for the driver, it is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-63...
Page 70 If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger, it is in the side of the for the driver and the person seated directly behind the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 71 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 72: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? The threshold level can vary, however, with speciﬁc vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds.
Page 73: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
Your vehicle may or may not have side impact airbags. For vehicles with side impact airbags, the modules are See Airbag System on page 1-60. Side impact located in the side of the front seatbacks closest to airbags are intended to inﬂate in moderate to severe the door or the ceiling of the vehicle, near the side side crashes.
Page 74: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the airbag air. This dust could cause breathing problems inﬂated.
Page 75 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. or the right front passenger’s airbag, or the airbag Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the covering on the driver’s and right front passenger’s right front passenger airbag.
Page 76: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver’s airbag and the side airbags are not part If your instrument panel has one of the indicators of the passenger sensing system. pictured in the following illustrations, then your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
Page 77 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: CAUTION: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied • the system determines that an infant is present in a A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be rear-facing infant seat seriously injured or killed if the right front •...
Page 78 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child because that person is not sitting properly in the seat.
Page 79 The passenger sensing system may suppress the airbag deployment when liquid is soaked into the seat. If CAUTION: this happens, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will be lit. The system should If the airbag readiness light in the instrument resume normal operation after the seat is allowed to dry.
Page 80: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places Is there anything I might add to the front or around your vehicle. You do not want the system to sides of the vehicle that could keep the inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 81: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? Checking the Restraint Systems Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 82: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH After a Crash system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision.
Page 83 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-21 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-21 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Ignition Positions ..........2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ....2-22 Doors and Locks ..........2-11 Starting the Engine ........2-23 Door Locks ..........2-11 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ....2-24...
Page 84: Storage Areas
Section 2 Features and Controls ® OnStar System ..........2-38 Storage Areas ..........2-44 Glove Box ...........2-44 ® HomeLink Wireless Control System ....2-40 Cupholder(s) ..........2-44 ® HomeLink Wireless Control System Center Console Storage Area ......2-44 Operation ..........2-41 Map Pocket ..........2-44 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover (MAXX) ............2-45 Table (MAXX) ..........2-46 Sunroof ............2-47...
Page 85: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 86: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System One key is used for the ignition and all locks. If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 87: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: The vehicle’s doors may be locked and unlocked, and •...
Page 88 The following functions may be available if your vehicle (Unlock): Press the unlock button to unlock the has the remote keyless entry system: driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within ﬁve seconds, all remaining doors, and the liftgate will (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this unlock.
Page 89: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your (Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release): The trunk or liftgate will open when this button on the transmitter Vehicle is pressed and held for approximately one second. You Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to can open the sedan trunk with the transmitter when prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
Page 90 Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transmitter do the following: transferred to these surfaces may damage the 1. Insert a ﬂat object, with a thin edge, into the notch transmitter.
Page 91: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start less while the vehicle is running, and as a result you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than Your vehicle may have a remote start feature. This you were to turn it on. feature allows you to start the engine from outside the There are other conditions which may affect the vehicle.
Page 92: Remote Start Ready
• 4. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the The engine coolant temperature is too high. following. The parking lamps will turn off. • The oil pressure is low. • Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the •...
Page 93: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Turn the key Door Locks counterclockwise to unlock the door. Turn the key counterclockwise a second time to unlock all doors at the same time.
Page 94: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Door Ajar Reminder If one of the doors is not fully closed while the ignition is The power door lock on and the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) or switches are located on NEUTRAL (N) the following will occur: the driver’s and front •...
Page 95: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
If a door is opened before the ﬁve seconds has elapsed, When the shift lever is moved back to PARK (P), all the doors will not lock until ﬁve seconds after all doors will unlock. doors are closed. If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the doors are If the power door lock switch or the transmitter lock locked, have that person use the manual lock knob button is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle, the...
Page 96: Trunk (Sedan)
Trunk (Sedan) Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release To unlock the trunk from the outside, use the key or the Press the remote release remote keyless entry transmitter. When closing the button, located on the trunk, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. lower edge of the driver’s door, to open the trunk lid or the liftgate.
Page 97: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Emergency Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk of the sedan model on the trunk latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside.
Page 98: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 99: Power Windows
Power Windows Window Lockout The driver’s power window controls also include a The power window lockout button. switches are located on the armrest on the driver’s (Window Lockout): Press the lockout button to door. In addition, each stop the rear passengers from using their window passenger door has switches.
Page 100: Content Theft-Deterrent
Content Theft-Deterrent If you press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time while all the doors and liftgate are closed, the system will arm immediately. The Your vehicle may have a system will still arm in sixty seconds if a door or content theft-deterrent liftgate is open.
Page 101: How To Detect A Tamper Condition
How the System Alarm is Activated How to Detect a Tamper Condition If you hear three chirps when you press the unlock or If the system is armed, it can be activated by either: lock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter, •...
Page 102: Pass-Key Iii+ Operation
See your dealer who can service the PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made. In an emergency, contact ® Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Your vehicle is equipped with PASS-Key III+ Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information.
Page 103: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to on within ﬁve seconds of removing the original key. Vehicle 5. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the security light went on due to how quickly the key New Vehicle Break-In is programmed.
Page 104: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-35. With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to (ON): This position unlocks the ignition. It is also the four different positions.
Page 105: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 2. If your engine will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key Your engine will not start in any other position —...
Page 106: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal To use your adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, do the following: If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the The adjustable pedal feature is meant to be used with position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is the adjustable seat and adjustable steering wheel designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot controls to reach a safe and comfortable position.
Page 107: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 1. Turn off the engine. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On store the cord as it was before to keep it away the 2.2L engine, the engine coolant heater cord is from moving engine parts.
Page 108: Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Model)
Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: (Base Model) Your automatic transaxle It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the has a shift lever located shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the on the console between parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. the seats.
Page 109 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic connect with the wheels. To restart when you are transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 110 Electronic Range Select Mode DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you are: This feature allows you to select lower driving gears • Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your when the shift lever is in LOW (L).
Page 111: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Shifting Into Park (P) To set the parking brake, push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the CAUTION: brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-37. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot.
Page 112: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in CAUTION: the transaxle.
Page 113: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Model) on page 2-26.
Page 114: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 115: Mirrors
Mirrors CAUTION: Manual Rearview Mirror It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position that the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 116: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Onstar
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Compass Calibration ® with OnStar and Compass If after a few seconds the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North for example), there may Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. ®...
Page 117: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone with Compass number on the zone map that follows. Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass. This feature enables the mirror to sense nighttime glare from vehicle headlamps from behind and automatically dim to reduce the glare to a 2.
Page 118: Compass Calibration
Compass Operation Compass Variance Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on Compass variance is the difference between earth’s or off. magnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance, the compass When the ignition and the compass feature are on, could give false readings.
Page 119: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. The controls for the outside power mirrors, are located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror.
Page 120: Onstar System
® Outside Power Heated Mirrors OnStar System ® If the vehicle has this feature, when the rear window OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite defogger is turned on, the heated driver’s and technology, wireless communications, and call centers passenger’s outside power mirrors are warmed to help to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, clear them of ice, snow and condensation.
Page 121: Onstar Personal Calling
® Safe and Sound Plan OnStar Personal Calling • Advanced Automatic Collision Notiﬁcation ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is an available hands-free wireless phone that • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed •...
Page 122: Homelink Wireless Control System
® ® HomeLink Wireless Control If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. System Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2.
Page 123: Homelink Wireless Control
® HomeLink Wireless Control It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more System Operation accurate transmission of the radio frequency. ® ® Programming HomeLink Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”...
Page 124 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” ® rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the button. The name and color of the button may frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. vary by manufacturer.
Page 125: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
® Gate Operator and Canadian Erasing HomeLink Buttons Programming To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until transmission.
Page 126: Center Console Storage Area
Resetting Defaults Cupholder(s) ® To reset HomeLink to default settings do the following: There is one cupholder located at the rear of the shift lever and one is to the side of the shift lever. 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash.
Page 127 Rear Compartment Storage To use the panel in the lower position, do the following: 1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the Panel/Cover (MAXX) lower guides. Your vehicle may be equipped with an adjustable 2. Slide the panel forward. panel/cargo cover feature.
Page 128 Table (MAXX) To use the panel in the center position, do the following: 1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the Your vehicle will be equipped with an adjustable panel middle guides. that also functions as a table. The maximum load 2.
Page 129 Sunroof To fully open the sunroof, push the back edge of the switch again and release it. The vent and open positions can be adjusted for driving If the vehicle has a comfort by pushing and holding the forward edge of sunroof, the switch to the switch until the sunroof moves to the desired operate it is located on the...
Page 130 NOTES 2-48...
Page 131 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Cargo Lamp ..........3-19 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-20 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......3-20 Horn .............3-6 Climate Controls ..........3-21 Tilt Wheel .............3-7 Climate Control System .........3-21 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Automatic Climate Control System ....3-25 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-8 Outlet Adjustment .........3-29...
Page 132 Section 3 Instrument Panel Oil Pressure Light .........3-44 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-71 Security Light ..........3-44 Radio with Six-Disc CD .........3-84 Cruise Control Light ........3-45 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....3-99 Highbeam On Light ........3-45 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Rear Service Vehicle Soon Light ......3-45 Seat Entertainment) .........3-115 Fuel Gage ...........3-46...
Page 133 NOTES...
Page 134: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 135 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Outlets. See Climate Control System L. Side Air Outlets. See Climate Control System on page 3-21. on page 3-21. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn M. Adjustable Pedal Buttons (If Equipped). See Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
Page 136: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up also let police know you have a problem. Your front at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 137: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever that allows you to tilt and telescope the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8.
Page 138: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the The turn signal has two upward (for right) and fuse.
Page 139: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers (Delay): When the lever is in the intermittent position, turn the intermittent adjust band with this symbol on it up or down to set for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. To the left of the adjust band are bars, increasing in size from bottom to top, that indicate the frequency of the wipes.
Page 140: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. To wash your windshield, push in the button at the end of the stalk until the washers begin. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor.
Page 141: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without CAUTION: keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at If you leave your cruise control on when you speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 142: Resuming A Set Speed
Resuming a Set Speed The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel. Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise disengages the cruise control.
Page 143 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the There are two ways to go to a higher speed. hills.
Page 144: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): This position automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. (Off/On): This position is the momentary Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when the vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 145 The following charts show the condition of the vehicle’s exterior lamps when the transmission is not in PARK (P) and the switch is moved to each position: United States Exterior Lamp Positions for Daytime Lamps AUTO Headlamp Parking Lamp DRL/Turn Signal Lamp Taillamp United States Exterior Lamp Positions for Nighttime...
Page 146: Headlamps On Reminder
Canadian Exterior Lamp Positions for Nighttime Lamps AUTO Headlamp Parking Lamp DRL/Turn Signal Lamp Taillamp Headlamps on Reminder Delayed Headlamps If you open the driver’s door and turn off the ignition while The delayed headlamps feature will continue to illuminate leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime.
Page 147: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System The DRL system will make both front turn signal lamps turn on when the following conditions are met: When it is dark enough outside, your automatic system • The ignition is on. will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness •...
Page 148: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the automatic lamp control system so that driving under bridges or bright overhead If your vehicle has this street lights does not affect the system. The automatic feature, the button for the lamp control system will only be affected when the fog lamps is located on...
Page 149: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Entry/Exit Lighting When you open any door, the lamps inside of your The control for this vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out 20 seconds feature is located on the after the last door is closed, or when the ignition is instrument panel to the turned on after all doors have been closed.
Page 150: Rear Reading Lamps
Rear Reading Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection The vehicle’s dome lamp may have two reading lamps. Your vehicle has a battery run-down protection feature The reading lamps turn on and off by pushing on designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. the lens. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, or visor vanity) is left on while the ignition is turned off, the battery Trunk Lamp...
Page 151: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone.
Page 152: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Operation (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or Climate Control System counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be on to run the air-conditioning With this system you can control the heating, cooling compressor. and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 153 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the (Recirculation): Press the left side of the button ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window to turn the recirculation mode on. When recirculation outlets. mode is selected, the air inside the vehicle will be recirculated through the climate control system and (Outside Air): Press the right side of this button the vehicle, not from outside your vehicle.
Page 154 Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the 1. Select the vent mode. temperature inside your vehicle. 2. Select the highest fan speed. When it’s cold outside 0°F (−18°C) or lower, use the 3.
Page 155: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting If the air-conditioning button is pressed while in defog mode, the indicator light will turn on. If the button is Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity pressed again, the light will turn off. The recirculation (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass.
Page 156: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger will remain on The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to once the button is pressed. remove fog or frost from the rear window. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear <...
Page 157: Automatic Climate Control System
Automatic Climate Control System Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: If your vehicle has this system, you can automatically 1. Place the fan knob and the mode knob to AUTO. control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your The display will now show the current set vehicle.
Page 158: Manual Operation
Manual Operation Also be careful not to cover the sensor grille on the lower right side of the climate control faceplate. You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or This senses the inside vehicle temperature fan speed. needed for proper regulation. To avoid blowing cold air at start-up in cold weather, (Off): Select this position on the fan knob to turn the system will delay turning on the fan until...
Page 159 Pressing this button cancels the auto recirculation (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor feature. Each time the vehicle is started, the system outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets. will revert to the auto recirculation function. The right knob can also be used to select defog If you select recirculation while in defrost, defog or or defrost modes.
Page 160 On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation (Defrost): Turn the mode knob to this position to of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver defrost the windshield. The system will automatically warm air to the ﬂoor and cooler air to the instrument control the fan speed if you select defrost from panel outlets.
Page 161: Outlet Adjustment
Operation Tips If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear defogger and heated mirrors will automatically be • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air turned on if it is cold outside. The indicator light will inlets at the base of the windshield that may not be on.
Page 162: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 163: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle has this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
Page 164: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 165: Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
The safety belt light will This chime and light will be also come on and stay repeated if the passenger on for several seconds, remains unbuckled and then it will ﬂash for the vehicle is in motion. several more. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the nor the light will come on.
Page 166: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument your airbag system may not work properly. Have your panel, which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 167: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, then system check.
Page 168 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a airbag status indicator, it means that the right front rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate).
Page 169 If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be CAUTION: a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal CAUTION: airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child...
Page 170: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into The charging system two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part light will come on for a few seconds when you still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you turn on the ignition need both parts working well.
Page 171: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning The Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a Low Brake Fluid or Push Park Pedal message. These Light messages might help to determine why the brake system warning light is on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-55. If your vehicle has the anti-lock brake system, the If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the...
Page 172: Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
Enhanced Traction System • If there’s a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to traction control, the ETS will turn off Warning Light and the warning light will come on. If the traction control system warning light comes on If your vehicle has and stays on for an extended period of time when the the Enhanced Traction...
Page 173: Enhanced Traction System Active Light
Enhanced Traction System Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Active Light Traction System active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. If your vehicle has The light will stay on for a few seconds after the the Enhanced Traction system stops limiting wheel spin.
Page 174: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Warning Light This light indicates that the engine coolant has overheated or the radiator cooling fan is not working. This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. If the light comes on and the vehicle has been operating United States Canada...
Page 175: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with Check Engine Light other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission Your vehicle is equipped controls and may cause this light to come on.
Page 176: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to You may be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
Page 177: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality Some state/provincial and local governments have or will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as may begin programs to inspect the emission control designed.
Page 178: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light CAUTION: If you have low engine oil pressure, this light Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. will stay on after you If you do, your engine can become so hot that start your engine, or come on and you will it catches ﬁre.
Page 179: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Security Light Highbeam On Light This light will come on This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the when the high-beam key toward start. The headlamps are in use. light will stay on until the engine starts. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Page 180: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. These are normal and do not indicate a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated.
Page 181: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) The buttons used to activate the DIC are located on the left side of the vehicle’s audio system. The Driver Information Center (DIC) provides the INFO/ (Information): Press this button to scroll following: through the vehicle information mode displays. •...
Page 182 Information Mode (INFO Button) The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving Use the INFO button to scroll through the vehicle conditions change, this data is gradually updated. Fuel information mode displays in the following order: range cannot be reset.
Page 183 • In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Key is Off or oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the When Shift To Park Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil • Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote Keyless on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
Page 184 UNITS: When UNITS appears on the display, press the When you have made your choice, press the MENU ENTER button to move between METRIC or ENGLISH. button to record your selection. The initial setting from When you have made your choice, press the MENU the factory is OFF.
Page 185 AUTO UNLK (Unlock): The automatic door unlocking SECURITY: If your vehicle has the remote keyless feature, which allows the vehicle to automatically entry system, this feature allows you to select the unlock certain doors can be enabled or disabled. When method used to arm the vehicle’s security system.
Page 186: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages CHANGE OIL SOON: This message is displayed when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. These messages will appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. When you acknowledge the Change Engine Oil Any message will clear when the vehicle’s condition is message by clearing it from the display, you still must...
Page 187 ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED: This LOW WASHER FLUID: This message is displayed message informs you that the vehicle has reduced when your vehicle is low on windshield washer ﬂuid. You engine power to avoid damaging the engine. should reﬁll the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir as soon as possible.
Page 188: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, To set the hour, press the clock button. The clock CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make symbol will appear on the display and the hour number sure that it can be added by checking with your will ﬂash.
Page 189: Setting The Time For Radios With Radio Data
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio with CD (Base Level) Radio Data Systems (RDS) To set the hour, press the clock button. The clock symbol will appear on the display and the hour number will ﬂash. Then turn the ADJ knob to increase or to decrease.
Page 190: Finding A Station
DISP (Display): Press this knob to switch the display To scan preset stations, press and hold either SEEK between the time and the temperature or the radio button for more than four seconds until you hear station frequency and the temperature. When the ignition two beeps.
Page 191 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) TONE / (Bass/Treble): To adjust the bass or the BAL/FADE / (Balance/Fade): To adjust the treble, press and release the tone button until BASS balance between the right and the left speakers, press or TREB appears on the display.
Page 192: Radio Messages
Radio Messages The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. CALIBRATE: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CALIBRATE appears If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced on the display it means that the radio has not been due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality...
Page 193 If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” If this button is pressed more than once, the player will later in this section. continue moving forward through the CD. If this button is held for more than two seconds, the CD (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to will enter CD scan mode and the CD will play the reverse quickly within a track.
Page 194 Radio with CD (Up Level) EJECT / (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed ﬁrst. CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:...
Page 195: Playing The Radio
Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the RDS features are available for use only on FM stations 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers that broadcast RDS information.
Page 196 Finding a Station For XM™ (if equipped), press this knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
Page 197 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed TONE / (Bass/Treble): Press and release this on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the button until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the following steps: display.
Page 198: Rds And Xm
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) BAL/FADE / (Balance/Fade): To adjust To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the balance and fade button until BAL 1.
Page 199: Rds Messages
BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency MSG (Message): If the current station has a message, allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the MSG will appear on the display. Press this button to same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, see the message.
Page 200 Radio Messages TRAF (Traffic): If TRAFFIC appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio CALIBRATE: The audio system has been calibrated for station you will hear it. your vehicle from the factory. If CALIBRATE appears on the display, it means that the radio has not been If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and it must...
Page 201 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 202 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 203 Playing a CD Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 204 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in DISP (Display): Press this knob to see how long the random, rather than sequential, order. T#, RANDOM, current track has been playing. T, the track number, and and RDM will appear on the display. T and the the elapsed time of the track will appear on the track number will appear on the display when each display.
Page 205: Radio With Cassette And Cd
CD Messages Radio with Cassette and CD CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play.
Page 206 Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in RDS features are available for use only on FM stations the 48 contiguous Untied States. XM™ offers that broadcast RDS information.
Page 207 Finding a Station For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISP knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel or AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
Page 208 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed TONE / (Bass/Treble): Press and release this on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the button until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the following steps: display.
Page 209 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUTO TONE/AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and BAL/FADE / (Balance/Fade): To adjust classical. the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release this button until BAL appears on the The equalization setting last chosen will appear on the display.
Page 210 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the (RDS and XM™) same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. FM ALT FREQ To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: ON and AF will appear on the display.
Page 211 MSG (Message): If the current station has a message, When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio MSG will appear on the display. Press this button to station you will hear it. If no station is found, NO see the message. The message may display the artist, TRAFFIC INFO will appear on the display.
Page 212 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 213 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 214: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape Messages” later in this section. The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes (Reverse): Press this button to quickly reverse the longer than that are so thin they may not work well in tape.
Page 215: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages TAPE SEEK and a negative number will appear on the display while the cassette player is in the previous mode. If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it Pressing the down arrow multiple times will increase the could be for one of the following reasons: number of selections to be searched back.
Page 216: Cd Adapter Kits
CD Adapter Kits When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the display. As each new track starts to play, the It is possible to use a portable CD player with your track number will appear on the display. cassette tape player after disabling the tight/loose tape The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single sensing feature on the tape player.
Page 217 RPT (Repeat): Press this button once to hear a track DISP (Display): Press this knob to see how long the over again. REPEAT ON and RPT will appear on current track has been playing. T, the track number, and the display. The current track will continue to repeat. the elapsed time of the track will appear on the Press RPT again to turn off repeat play.
Page 218: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
CD Messages Radio with Six-Disc CD CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 219 Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the RDS features are available for use only on FM stations 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers that broadcast RDS information.
Page 220 Finding a Station For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISP knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
Page 221 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed TONE / (Bass/Treble): Press and release this on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the button until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the following steps: display.
Page 222 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUTO TONE/AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and BAL/FADE / (Balance/Fade): To adjust classical. the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the balance and fade button until BAL The equalization setting last chosen will appear on the appears on the display.
Page 223 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the (RDS and XM™) same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. FM ALT FREQ To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: ON and AF will appear on the display.
Page 224 MSG (Message): If the current station has a message, When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio MSG will appear on the display. Press this button to station you will hear it. If no station is found that see the message. The message may display the artist, broadcasts traffic announcements, NO TRAFFIC INFO song title, call in phone numbers, etc.
Page 225 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 226 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 227 Playing a CD Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could player, it will stay in the player.
Page 228 To insert multiple CDs, do the following: EJECT/ : To eject a single CD press this button. The radio will display EJECTING CD # and the single CD 1. Turn the ignition on. symbol will ﬂash until the CD is ready to be removed. 2.
Page 229 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD RPT (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CD can be repeated. For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the To use repeat, do the following: display. To play a speciﬁc CD, press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD you want to play.
Page 230 RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the To scan all of the CDs loaded, press and hold either tracks in random, rather than sequential, order, on SEEK arrow for more than four seconds. The CD will go one CD or on all of the CDs. to the next CD, play the ﬁrst 10 seconds of the ﬁrst track, then go on to the next CD.
Page 231 Using Song List / R Mode SONG LIST FULL will appear on the display if you try to save more than 20 selections. The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. To play the song list, press the song list button. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections.
Page 232 CD Messages To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display 1. Turn the CD player on. and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the 2. Press the song list button to turn song list on. following reasons: S-LIST will appear on the display.
Page 233: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat headphones. Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of The wireless headphones have an ON/OFF button and wireless headphones, and a remote control.
Page 234: Stereo Rca Jacks
Stereo RCA Jacks Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones The RCA jacks are located on the DVD faceplate on the and repairs will not be covered by your warranty. ﬂoor console. The RCA jacks allow audio and video Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
Page 235: Audio Output
Audio Output To turn the vehicles rear speakers on and off, press the power button on the RSE system or on the remote Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary devices can be control. When the rear speakers are off, the audio from heard through the following possible sources: the RSE system can be heard through both the wireless headphones and the vehicles front speakers at...
Page 236: Dvd Player
Video Screen DVD Player The video screen is located on the back of the ﬂoor The DVD player is located on the end of the ﬂoor console. Open the video screen by rotating the screen console under the video screen. up and adjust its position as desired.
Page 237 DVD Player Buttons (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press it again to continue play of a DVD or CD. When in menu mode, press this button to enter a selection.
Page 238: Playing A Disc
Playing a Disc If the disc has been ejected or if the stop button has been pressed twice on the remote control, press the play To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label side button once to resume play at the beginning of the up, into the loading slot.
Page 239: Remote Control
Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window on the DVD player and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the transmitter to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 240 (Enter): Press this button to select the choices (Fast Forward): Press this button to fast forward that are highlighted in any menu. the DVD or CD. To stop fast forwarding, press this button again. This button may not work when the DVD (Directional Arrows): Press these is playing the copyright information or the previews.
Page 241: Setup Menu
Setup Menu (Size): Press this button to change the display mode for 4:3 aspect ratio movies. This function cycles To access the setup menu, ensure that a DVD is in the between NORMAL, WIDE, and FULL video modes. player and the video is stopped. Press the display •...
Page 242 Sound Preferences Subtitle: The default DVD subtitle language may be selected from English, Spanish, or French. The subtitle The USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS menu allows the language is dependent on whether the DVD supports default sound preferences to be modiﬁed. Use the the selected language.
Page 243 Menu Bar Sound Mode: This analog output may be changed without changing the default from the analog The menu bar can be displayed across the top of the output menu. screen by pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Selecting icons from the menu bar allows Frame-by-Frame: The DVD will pause and may be adjustments to the audio and video settings.
Page 244 Title: Move between DVD titles by using the remote Not all DVDs support all of the feature defaults in the control arrow buttons. setup menus. In the event a feature is not supported, defaults will be provided by the DVD media. Chapter: Move between DVD chapters by using the Exit the setup menu by pressing the return button on the remote control arrow buttons.
Page 245 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action The picture does not ﬁll Press and release the Problem Recommended Action the screen. There are size control button on the No power. The ignition may not be in black borders on the remote control.
Page 246 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action How do I get subtitles on Press the display button When I return to the DVD If the stop button was or off? on the remote control to from the system menu, pressed once, it resumes go to the DVDs main sometimes it plays from play from where it left off.
Page 247 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action My disc is stuck in the Press the eject button on DVD System inoperable. In severe or extreme player. The eject button the DVD player. Turn the temperatures your DVD does not work. power off, then on again, system might not be then press the eject operable.
Page 248: Dvd Messages
DVD Messages DVD Distortion The following errors may be displayed on the video There may be an experience with video distortion when screen: operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a fax, or walkie talkies.
Page 249: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa) (Without Rear Seat Entertainment)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without You can operate the RSA when the main radio is off. You can use wired headphones (not included) or Rear Seat Entertainment) the wireless headphones. The wired headphones connect to the outlets on the RSA system. The rear seat This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and passengers have control of the volume for each set of control any of the sources: radio, cassette, and CDs.
Page 250: Rear Seat Radio Controls
Rear Seat Radio Controls 1–6 (Preset): Press this button to go to the next preset radio station. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to go to the other side of the tape.
Page 251: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa) (With Entertainment System)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment System) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the sources: radio and CDs. An audio or radio source may be listened to but cannot be changed from the RSE if the front seat passengers have selected the same source from the front seat controls.
Page 252: Theft-Deterrent Feature
When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer, press When a CD is playing, press the up arrow to go to the this button to select the next CD, if multiple CDs are next track on the CD. Press the down arrow to go to the loaded.
Page 253: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). 1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press this button to play stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
Page 254: Radio Reception
Radio Reception Care of the Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their especially at night.
Page 255: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
The broken tape detection feature of the cassette Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette tape is in good condition before the tape player is from being ejected, use the following steps: serviced.
Page 256: Fixed Mast Antenna (Maxx Only)
Fixed Mast Antenna (MAXX Only) Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic ﬁlm. The metallic ﬁlm in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes radio reception. Any damage caused to your without being damaged.
Page 257 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 City Driving ..........4-19 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-20 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-21 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........4-22 Braking ............4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-22 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6...
Page 258: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to Your Vehicle help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
Page 259 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces never drive after drinking.
Page 260 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision have a lower relative percentage of body water increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this 0.05 percent or above.
Page 261: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking CAUTION: Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your and judgment can be affected by even a foot and do it.
Page 262: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool advanced electronic braking system that will help between hard stops.
Page 263 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you happens with ABS: need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always...
Page 264: Braking In Emergencies
Using Anti-Lock In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels. If you hear or Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal feel the wheels sliding, ease off the brake pedal. down ﬁrmly and let anti-lock work for you.
Page 265 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Enhanced To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road Traction System begins to limit wheel spin, the conditions, you should always leave the Enhanced cruise control will automatically disengage. When road Traction System on.
Page 266: Steering
Steering Steering Tips Driving on Curves Electric Power Steering It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. If the engine stalls while you are driving, the power A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on steering assist system will continue to operate until you the news happen on curves.
Page 267: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those There are times when steering can be more effective two control systems — steering and acceleration — can than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd overwhelm those places where the tires meet the a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls road and make you lose control.
Page 268: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 269: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a For one thing, following too closely reduces your two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, area of vision, especially if you are following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then vehicle.
Page 270: Loss Of Control
• Loss of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out Let us review what driving experts say about what of the right lane to pass. When you are far happens when the three control systems —...
Page 271: Driving At Night
Driving at Night If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Page 272 Here are some tips on night driving. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but • Drive defensively. they also make a lot of things invisible. • Do not drink and drive. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching •...
Page 273: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 274: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 275: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 276: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic.
Page 277: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Here are some things you can check before a trip: The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? according to your speedometer, not to your sense Are all windows clean inside and outside? of motion.
Page 278: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 279 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, ignition off is dangerous.
Page 280: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red Here are some tips for winter driving: cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, •...
Page 281: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet can be even more trouble because it may offer the least the road probably have good traction.
Page 282: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a so your wheels always keep rolling and you can serious situation.
Page 283 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 284: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine CAUTION: again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Page 285: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That It is very important to know how much weight your will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 286 Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will ﬁnd the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds.
Page 287: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX pounds” on your vehicle placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
Page 288 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 = for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg) Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 289 Certiﬁcation Label And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Do not carry more than 132 lbs (60 kg) in your trunk. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 290 If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast CAUTION: (Continued) as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. •...
Page 291: Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome. Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s The two most common types of recreational vehicle recommendations.
Page 292: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing 4. To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, fuse from the engine compartment fuse follow these steps: block: 20 IBCM 1. See “Engine Compartment Fuse Block”...
Page 293: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing To tow your vehicle with a dolly and two wheels on the ground, follow these steps: Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Never have your vehicle towed from the rear.
Page 294: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine and the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight CAUTION: of the Trailer”...
Page 295: P.o. Box
50 mph (80 km/h) advice, or you can write us at: and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at Chevrolet Customer Assistance the heavier loads. P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 •...
Page 296: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them to measure because it affects the total or gross weight right simply by moving some items around in the of your vehicle.
Page 297: Safety Chains
Hitches Safety Chains It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. You should always attach chains between your vehicle Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to Here are some rules to follow: the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 298: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal to know your rig.
Page 299: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need additional wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrows on your CAUTION: instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, You really should not park your vehicle, with a change lanes or stop.
Page 300: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. Things that are especially important 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down in trailer operation are automatic transaxle ﬂuid (don’t while you: overﬁll), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake...
Page 301 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Bulb Replacement ..........5-41 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-41 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Headlamps ..........5-41 Vehicle ............5-5 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .........5-43 Fuel ..............5-5 Replacement Bulbs ........5-45 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5...
Page 302 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5-73 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-82 Fabric/Carpet ..........5-74 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ....5-82 Vinyl ............5-75 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .....5-82 Leather ............5-76 Electrical System ..........5-83 Ultra Lux Suede ...........5-76 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-83 Instrument Panel ..........5-76 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-83 Interior Plastic Components ......5-76 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........5-83...
Page 303: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to emit chemicals known to the State of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs.
Page 304: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, CAUTION: see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Page 305: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Octane Your Vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can get a heavy knocking noise when you drive.
Page 306: 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 will help meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 307: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel If you plan on driving in another country outside the system and also damage the plastic and rubber United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard parts.
Page 308: 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 309 The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not CAUTION: properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-52 for more information. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 310: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. and injure you even when the engine is not You can be badly burned and your vehicle running.
Page 311: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the steering column. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 312: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 313 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. Brakes on page 5-32. B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” F. Battery. See Battery on page 5-35. under Engine Oil on page 5-15. G.
Page 314 When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 315: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. Checking Engine Oil B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-15. It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you C.
Page 316: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind.
Page 317: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst...
Page 318: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines When to Change Engine Oil starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know your warranty.
Page 319: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 320: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the following: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval.
Page 321: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid CAUTION: It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the dealership Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter service department and have it repaired as soon off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 322: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles not need to add anything else.
Page 323: Checking Coolant
Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, The engine coolant surge tank is located in the rear of your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment The repair cost would not be covered by your Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 324: 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 surge tank, but only when the coolant loss and possible engine damage may engine is cool.
Page 325: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a LOW COOLANT CAUTION: message, can indicate a serious problem. If you get an engine overheat warning with no LOW Steam from an overheated engine can burn COOLANT message, but see or hear no steam, you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 326: Cooling System
Cooling System If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N) you will see: while stopped.
Page 327 CAUTION: CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine can start up even when the engine is not parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If running and can injure you. Keep hands, you do, you can be burned.
Page 328: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll CAUTION: procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
Page 329 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot system can be dangerous. Plain water, or engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil and it will burn if the engine parts are hot before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 330: Windshield Washer Fluid
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 331: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow When the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir is low, a the manufacturer’s instructions for adding LOW WASHER FLUID message will be displayed on the water. Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings •...
Page 332: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too Brake Fluid much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when Your brake master cylinder work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 333 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your only.
Page 334: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly Your vehicle has front disc brakes and may have rear applied. This does not mean something is wrong with drum brakes or rear disc brakes. your brakes.
Page 335: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is parts have to be of top quality and work well together if time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 336: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start battery.
Page 337 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories damage to your vehicle that would not be covered on during the jump starting procedure, they could by your warranty. be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 338 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a CAUTION: shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some Using a match near a battery can cause battery things you should know.
Page 339 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead battery.
Page 340 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may the following: occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the not be covered by your warranty.
Page 341: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-45. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 342 To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 4. Remove the rubber covers (A, B, C) from the individual sockets. 5. Unclip the wiring harness and twist the socket less than one-quarter turn counterclockwise and...
Page 343: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 6. Remove the bulb from the socket. Replace and Back-up Lamps the old bulb with a new bulb. To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information.
Page 344 2. Remove the 6. Pull the bulb to remove two fasteners it from the socket. located on the inside Replace the old bulb of the trunk at the with a new one. rear of the vehicle. 3. Pull back the trunk trim. 7.
Page 345: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-Up Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 3157KX Headlamps High-Beam Low-Beam H-11 Taillamp/Stoplamp/Turn 3057 Signal Lamp For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wiper Blade 2. Press the tab that holds the wiper blade to the arm. Replacement 3.
Page 346 Rear Wiper Blade Replacement – Maxx To replace the rear wiper blade, do the following: 1. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the window. 3. Hold the wiper blade reﬁll with the curved side facing downward. 2. Pull the wiper blade out of the wiper blade assembly, as shown.
Page 347: Tires
CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. • Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger 5.
Page 348: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC Useful information about a tire is molded into its speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC sidewall.
Page 349 (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
Page 350: Tire Size
Tire Size (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The The following illustration shows an example of a typical letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D passenger vehicle tire size. means diagonal or bias ply construction;...
Page 351 Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. from steel or other reinforcing materials. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29.
Page 352 Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Traction: The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces with the road.
Page 353: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for effectively.
Page 354: How To Check
How to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly (8 000 to 13 000 km). inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 355: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and One way to tell when it is rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and time for new tires is to Loading Information label.
Page 356: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on Mixing tires could cause you to lose control your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29.
Page 357: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 358: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 359: Used Replacement Wheels
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain...
Page 360: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle has P205/65R15 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class S-type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on CAUTION: the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
Page 361: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 362: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s To be even more certain the vehicle will not hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers move, you should put blocks at the front and on page 3-6 for more information.
Page 363: Tire Changing Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Tire Changing Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk. 1. For the sedan, lift the handle on the spare tire cover. The handle may hook on the trunk front edge weatherstrip to hold the cover out of the way. For the MAXX, lift the handle to release the latch on the spare tire cover.
Page 364 1. Turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise to 3. Extend the handle on the wheel wrench by pressing loosen wheel wrench. the button with your index ﬁnger and pulling on the end of the wrench. You must do this before 2.
Page 365: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen the plastic nut caps. You may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them. Do not pry off wheel covers or center caps that have plastic wheel nut caps.
Page 366 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: 4.
Page 367 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 368 10. Install the compact spare tire. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench counterclockwise.
Page 369 13. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence, as shown, with the wheel wrench. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 370: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Sedan For the sedan, store the ﬂat tire and jack in the compact tire compartment as follows:...
Page 371 For the MAXX, store the ﬂat tire and jack in the compact 3. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the spare tire compartment as follows: compartment ﬂoor with the rear of the tire beneath the trim panel. The tire may not lay completely 1.
Page 372 MAXX A. Cover F. Jack (plus bolt B. Wing Nut extension, A. Wing Nut E. Nut C. Spare Tire MAXX only) B. Cover F. Bracket D. Nut G. Bolt C. Bolt Extension G. Jack E. Bracket D. Flat Tire (Valve H.
Page 373: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Notice: Tire chains will not ﬁt your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your compact spare. the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 374: Fabric/Carpet
They can all be hazardous — some more than Here are some cleaning tips: others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too. • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Do not use any of these products unless this manual •...
Page 375: Vinyl
Using Cleaner on Fabric Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 1. First, try the cleaner in an inconspicuous area to Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee, tea, make sure the cleaner does not affect the color of milk, fruit, fruit juice, jelly, cheese, chocolate, vomit, the fabric.
Page 376: Leather
Leather Cosmetics: Clean with mild soapy water and a clean white cloth. Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap Jelly, Syrup, and Fruit: Remove most of the solids, and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather then clean with warm tap water and a clean white cloth.
Page 377: Glass Surfaces
Glass Surfaces Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, the glass.
Page 378: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather, Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a...
Page 379: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners be covered by your warranty.
Page 380: 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 381: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Usage Description Usage 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. Cleans, shines and Foaming Tire Shine protects in one easy step, Chrome Cleaner and...
Page 382: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 383: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Fuses in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle too heavy, the fuse opens protecting the circuit until the unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 384: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located at on the lower front side of the console, on the passenger side of the vehicle. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling out. To reinstall the door, insert the hooks at the front end ﬁrst, then push the door into the console panel to secure it. 5-84...
Page 385 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage POWER REAR WIPER Rear Wiper System/Washer Pump Power Mirrors MIRRORS HVAC Climate Control System Electric Power Steering CTRL (IGN) Cruise Control, Electronic Range HVAC RUN/CRANK Climate Control System Select BLOWER HVAC DOOR LOCK Automatic Door Lock System BLOWER Climate Control System ROOF/...
Page 386: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 5-86...
Page 387 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage A/C CLU Anti-lock Brake System Electronic Throttle Control IBCM 2 Ignition Module STARTER Transmission 27 (DIODE) Windshield Wiper Fuel Injectors Electric Power Steering EMISSION 1 42 (Resistor) Brake Lamp Diagnostic Left Headlamp Low-Beam Horn Relays Usage Right Headlamp Low-Beam Cooling Fan 1 Front Fog Lamps...
Page 388: Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is located in the trunk of the vehicle. Access the fuse block through the trunk panel on the driver’s side of the rear cargo area. 5-88...
Page 389 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Not Used 4 (Resistor) Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Driver Seat Controls Emission Not Used Parklamps 5-89...
Page 390 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Not Used Rear Window Defogger Not Used Heated Mirror Controls Not Used Fuel Pump Sunroof Controls Not Used Relays Usage Auxiliary Power 2 Rear Window Defogger Not Used Parklamps Heated Seat Controls Not Used Not Used Not Used Remote Keyless Entry System, Not Used...
Page 391: 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 Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.35 lbs 0.61 kg Automatic Transaxle Complete Overhaul 9.5 qt 9.0 L Cooling System...
Page 392 Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 2.2L L4 Automatic 0.042 inches (1.06 mm) 3.5L V6 Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 5-92...
Page 393 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 394: 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 395 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 GM limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and ®...
Page 396: 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 in 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 397 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life • • system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 398: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000)
Page 399: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc.
Page 400: Engine Oil Level Check
Owner Checks and Services (h) Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, −...
Page 401: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check At Least Once a Year ® Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL Starter Switch Check coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check CAUTION: Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if When you are doing this inspection, the...
Page 402: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control Ignition Transaxle Lock Check System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to OFF only when the shift CAUTION: lever is in PARK (P).
Page 403: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Park (P) Mechanism Check parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With CAUTION: the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular...
Page 404: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Windshield ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part ® DEXRON -III Automatic number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for your dealer. Transaxle “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation”...
Page 405: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. ® ACDelco Part Part GM Part Numbers Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 24577608 A1615C Engine Oil Filter 2.2L L4 Engine 24460713 PF2244G 3.5L V6 Engine...
Page 406: 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 407 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 408 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 409 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 410: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Communication Centre by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have...
Page 411: Online Owner Center
STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are This program is available in all 50 states and the District committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain mileage, and other factors.
Page 412: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free Fax Number: 313-381-0022 number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes From U.S. Virgin Islands: to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to 1-800-496-9994 Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada —...
Page 413: 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 This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can...
Page 414: Roadside Assistance Program
Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are for the repair or replacement of the tire if not automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside covered by a warrantable failure.
Page 415: Courtesy Transportation
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the inconvenience during warranty repairs. coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or Scheduling Service Appointments discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 416: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy Warranty service can generally be completed while you rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty to minimize your inconvenience by providing several repair.
Page 417: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Page 418: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information Reporting Safety Defects to the about a crash event or share it with others other than: •...
Page 419: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in Case Unit Repair Manual a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer This manual provides information on unit repair service Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM...
Page 420: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information Service Publications are available for current and needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Page 421 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............. 3-122 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ....... 3-20 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-38 Vehicle ............1-74 Appearance Care ..........5-73 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Aluminum Wheels ........
Page 422 Audio System(s) ..........3-54 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....3-119 Backglass Antenna ........3-122 Backglass Antenna ........3-122 Battery ............5-35 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-120 Run-Down Protection ........3-20 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....3-121 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......
Page 423 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front California Fuel ..........5-6 Seat Position ........... 1-56 Canadian Owners ..........ii Where to Put the Restraint ......1-42 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......5-91 Cleaning Carbon Monoxide ... 2-14, 2-15, 2-32, 4-24, 4-38 Aluminum Wheels ........
Page 424 Coolant Delayed Locking ..........2-12 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-40 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Engine Temperature Warning Light ....3-40 Dome Lamp ........... 3-18 Heater, Engine ..........2-24 Door Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......5-24 Delayed Locking .......... 2-12 Cooling System ..........
Page 425 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ......4-8 Active Light ..........3-39 Electrical System Warning Light ..........3-39 Add-On Equipment ........5-83 Entry/Exit Lighting ........... 3-19 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....5-86 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......7-9 Fuses ............5-83 Extender, Safety Belt ........1-32 Headlamp Wiring .........
Page 426 Fuel ............... 5-5 Additives ............5-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 California Fuel ..........5-6 Head Restraints ..........1-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....5-10 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-83 Filling Your Tank ........... 5-8 Headlamps ............ 5-41 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-7 Automatic Headlamp System ......
Page 427 Lamps (cont.) Exterior ............3-13 Ignition Positions ..........2-22 Fog ............3-18 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-35 Front Reading ..........3-19 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ........5-53 Rear Reading ..........3-19 Instrument Panel Trunk ............3-19 Overview ............. 3-4 LATCH System Instrument Panel (I/P) Child Restraints ...........
Page 428 Lighting Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Entry/Exit ........... 3-19 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..... 6-12 Loading Your Vehicle ........4-29 Scheduled Maintenance ......... 6-4 Lockout Protection .......... 2-13 Using ............6-2 Locks Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Delayed Locking .......... 2-12 Malfunction Indicator Light ........
Page 429 Odometer ............3-32 Park (P) Odometer, Trip ..........3-32 Shifting Into ..........2-29 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-12 Shifting Out of ..........2-31 Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P) ....3-16 Engine ............5-15 Parking Pressure Light ..........3-44 Brake ............2-29 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......
Page 430 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ............ 2-35 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-15 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with ® OnStar and Compass ......... 2-34 ® Rearview Mirror with OnStar ......2-33 Rearview Mirrors ..........2-33 Reclining Seatbacks .......... 1-4 Radios ............
Page 431 Seats (cont.) Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Safety Belt Six-Way Power Driver ........1-3 Passenger Reminder Light ......3-33 Securing a Child Restraint Pretensioners ..........1-32 Rear Seat Position ........1-53 Reminder Light ..........3-33 Right Front Seat Position ......1-56 Safety Belts Security Light ..........
Page 432 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ......... 5-91 Throttle, Adjustable .......... 2-24 Speedometer ..........3-32 Tilt Wheel ............3-7 Starting Your Engine ........2-23 Tires ............. 5-47 Steering ............4-10 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ......5-79 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....... 3-119 Buying New Tires ........5-56 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .........
Page 433 Traction Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ....4-8 Understanding Radio Reception ....... 3-120 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-57 Active Light ..........3-39 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light .......... 3-39 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-21 Vehicle Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......
Page 434 Windshield Washer ......... 3-10 Fluid ............5-30 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-30 Windshield Wiper Warnings Blade Replacement ........5-45 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-52 Fuses ............5-83 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Windshield Wipers ......... 3-9 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Winter Driving ..........

Chevrolet Malibu 2005 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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