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2008 Pontiac Wave Owner Manual

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

Front Seats

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

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-7

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-14

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-32

Airbag System

......................................... 1-55

Restraint System Check

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

Keys

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

Doors and Locks

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

Windows

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

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-34

Storage Areas

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

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-38

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-20

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Secondary Information Center (SIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-53

............................ 1-70

............................ 2-15

........... 2-19

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

........ 3-26

............ 3-43

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-22

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

Service

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

Fuel

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

Checking Things Under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-43

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

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

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-80

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

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

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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

Maintenance Schedule

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

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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

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.................................... 5-44

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

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Page 1 2008 Pontiac Wave 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 ..........1-7 ........... 4-22 Safety Belts ..........1-14 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: Canadian Owners
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, www.helminc.com and the PONTIAC Emblem are registered trademarks; and the name WAVE is a trademark of General Motors Propriétaires Canadiens Corporation.
Page 3: Using This Manual
Using this Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures These mean there is something that could hurt and words work together to explain things. you or other people.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols You will also ﬁnd notices in this manual. The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Manual Seats ..........1-2 (LATCH) ..........1-42 Seat Height Adjuster ........1-3 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Manual Lumbar (Sedan) ........1-3 Position ...........1-49 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Head Restraints ..........1-6 Seat Position ..........1-51...
Page 6: Front Seats
Front Seats Pull up and hold the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 7: Seat Height Adjuster
Seat Height Adjuster Manual Lumbar (Sedan) To adjust the height of the Your vehicle may have driver’s seat cushion, turn manually operated the knob located on lumbar support for the the outboard side of the driver’s seat. seat cushion. Turn the knob forward to raise the height of the seat To adjust the front seat lumbar support, use the lever cushion and rearward to lower it.
Page 8: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks Your seats have manual reclining seatbacks. The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats. 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 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle position. is in motion can be dangerous.
Page 10: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower it, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. The front seat head restraints also tilt forward. To tilt the head restraint, ﬁrst put it in the upright position by tilting it Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint forward fully and releasing it.
Page 11: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) Folding the Seatback The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. To fold down the seatback: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 12 4. Detach the center safety belt from the mini buckle 5. Pull up the release knob located on top of the rear by inserting the key into the slot in the mini buckle, seatback. pressing the release button, and allowing it to retract. 6.
Page 13 To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Hook the safety belts into the safety belt guide. CAUTION: 2. Lift the seatback up and push it to its original position. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 14: Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)
Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) Folding the Rear Seats The rear seats can be folded to increase cargo space. To fold the rear seats: 1. Lower the head restraints completely. 2. Unlatch the center safety belt by pressing the red button on the buckle. 4.
Page 15 6. Pull the release handles on the rear side of the seat 8. Clip the hook to the front seat head restraint to cushion to unlock the seat cushion. keep the rear seat secure. 7. Lift the seat cushion up and ﬂip it forward. 9.
Page 16: Unfolding The Seats
Unfolding the Seats To return the rear seats to the normal seating position: 1. Unclip the hook from the front seat head restraint. 2. Remove the safety belt buckles and center seat safety belt from the storage area. Notice: Damage to the safety belt buckle or rear seat locking mechanism can occur if the safety belt and buckles are pinched under the rear seat cushion.
Page 17 8. To reattach the center seat safety belt to the mini buckle, pull it from the retractor. CAUTION: 9. Reattach the center safety belt by pushing the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide CAUTION: the protection needed in a crash.
Page 18: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 19: Why Safety Belts Work
After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it.
Page 20 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. does not stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-16...
Page 21 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. 1-17...
Page 22 Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from Safety Belts home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I crash —...
Page 23: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-32 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-34.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt snugly against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 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 on the pelvic bones.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 28 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 29 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt.
Page 30 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 31: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) on page 1-7 or Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) on page 1-10 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle.
Page 32 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-31. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary.
Page 33 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. shoulder belt. The belt should go back out of the way. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety Before you close a door, be sure the belt is out of the belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the way.
Page 34 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, driver and right front passenger. they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a is centered on your shoulder.
Page 35: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety Belt Extender Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be you should use it. seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer will order you an extender.
Page 36: Child Restraints
Child Restraints The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder Older Children belt until the child passes the below ﬁt test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
Page 37 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? CAUTION: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face Never do this. or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the Here two children are wearing the same belt.
Page 38: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
Page 39: Child Restraint Systems
CAUTION: CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms Children can be seriously injured or strangled if while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a and the safety belt continues to tighten.
Page 40 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. Children who are up against, or very close to, Selection of a particular restraint should take any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, injured or killed.
Page 41 CAUTION: CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, The body structure of a young child is quite including support for the head and neck. unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom This is necessary because a newborn infant’s the safety belts are designed.
Page 42: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system.
Page 43: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the Vehicle the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement CAUTION: copy from the manufacturer.
Page 44: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be We recommend that children and child restraints seriously injured or killed if the right front be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 45 When securing a child restraint in a rear seating If you use two child position, study the instructions that came with your child restraints (A) in the rear restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. outside seating positions, the safety belt for the There are a couple of things you need to know center rear seat...
Page 46: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Lower Anchors Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
Page 47: 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 child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 48 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the Locations top tether anchor symbol (Top Tether Anchor): is located on the cover. Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Page 49 Pull open the cover to access the top tether anchors. tether is in use. Be sure to use an anchor located on Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side the same side of the vehicle as the seating position of the vehicle as the seating position where the child where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the 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 51 Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. CAUTION: (Continued) 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed.
Page 52 2.5. Route and tighten the top tether according to If the position you are your child restraint instructions and the using has a headrest or following instructions: head restraint and you are using a dual tether, If the position you are route the tether under the using does not have a headrest or head...
Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a If you need to install more than one child restraint in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint Rear Seat Position on page 1-40. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating 2.
Page 54 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. If the top tether CAUTION: is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. Securing a Child Restraint in the A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front Right Front Seat Position passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 56 If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder page 1-42 for how to install your child restraint using portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or LATCH.
Page 57 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary.
Page 58 If the airbag or airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbol is not lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint.
Page 59: Airbag System
Airbag System Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today’s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury Your vehicle has the following airbags: from the force of an inﬂating bag, all airbags must inﬂate •...
Page 60 CAUTION: CAUTION: Frontal airbags are designed to deploy in Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the moderate to severe frontal and near frontal blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or crashes. They are not designed to inﬂate in very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can rollover, rear crashes, or in many side crashes.
Page 61 There is an airbag readiness light on the CAUTION: instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is The system checks the airbag electrical system for designed for them.
Page 62: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-58...
Page 63 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any...
Page 64: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? • If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash Frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the (like a wall).
Page 65: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? Your vehicle may or may not have seat-mounted side impact airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-55. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are intended to inﬂate In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an in moderate to severe side crashes. Seat-mounted side electrical signal triggering a release of gas from impact airbags will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the inﬂator.
Page 66: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so quickly that some collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside people may not even realize the airbags inﬂated.
Page 67 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. CAUTION: Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. When an airbag inﬂates, there may be dust in • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an the air.
Page 68: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System When the system check is complete, the airbag off symbol will be visible under certain conditions. Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the The passenger sensing system will turn off the right right front passenger’s position. The passenger airbag front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side status indicator will be visible when you start your vehicle.
Page 69 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and CAUTION: seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) if: • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be •...
Page 70 If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbol The passenger sensing system is designed to enable is not lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions anytime the system senses that a person of adult size...
Page 71 and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably helps the passenger sensing system maintain the extended.
Page 72: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
We recommend that you not use seat covers or other There are parts of the airbag system in several places aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has around your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service approved for your speciﬁc vehicle. See Adding...
Page 73: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for a In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual different vehicle.
Page 74: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag Checking the Restraint Systems readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-30 for more information. Safety Belts Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 75: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, you may need new LATCH After a Crash system parts. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used CAUTION: at the time of the crash.
Page 76 NOTES 1-72...
Page 77: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Starting the Engine ........2-21 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ....2-3 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-22 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-23 Operation ...........2-4 Manual Transmission Operation ......2-27 Parking Brake ..........2-28 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Door Locks ............2-7 Transmission) ...........2-29...
Page 78: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 79: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer/retailer removes the key tag and gives it to the ﬁrst owner. System The tag has a code on it that tells your dealer/retailer how to make extra keys. For vehicle security, keep If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the key tag in a safe place and also record the key system, it operates on a radio frequency subject...
Page 80: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter does not System Operation work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: You can lock and unlock your vehicle’s doors from •...
Page 81: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
The following functions may be available if your vehicle (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold this has the RKE system: button for approximately one second to open the trunk. Hatchback The LED light, on the transmitter, will ﬂash when the buttons on the transmitter are pressed.
Page 82: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter, do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmitter 1. Remove the screw from the back of the cover and should last about two years. open the cover of the transmitter. The battery is weak if the LED fails to illuminate or if the 2.
Page 83: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the Remote Keyless Door Locks Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. To manually unlock the front doors from the outside, CAUTION: insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 84: Central Door Unlocking System
Central Door Unlocking System Rear Door Security Locks The central door unlocking system is activated from the Your vehicle has rear door driver’s door. security locks on each rear door that prevent From the outside, you can lock or unlock all the doors passengers from opening by using either the key or the remote keyless entry the rear doors from the...
Page 85: Lockout Protection
Opening a Rear Door When the Lockout Protection Security Lock is On This feature helps prevent locking the key in the car. The driver’s door can only be locked with the door 1. Unlock the door from the inside. closed. From the outside of the vehicle, close the 2.
Page 86: Trunk
Trunk To open the trunk on your sedan from outside of your vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn the key clockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. CAUTION: Remote Trunk Release It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid If your vehicle has a trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can release button located on...
Page 87: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Emergency Trunk Release Handle When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing If your vehicle has a trunk items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
Page 88: Liftgate (Hatchback)
Liftgate (Hatchback) To open the liftgate on your hatchback from outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it counterclockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Then pull up the handle CAUTION: above the license plate to open the liftgate.
Page 89: 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 90: Power Windows
Power Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from extreme heat in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 91: Sun Visors
Window Lockout Theft-Deterrent Systems The window lockout is Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. located with the driver’s Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent power window switches. features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Page 92: Arming The System
Arming the System • The security light will ﬂash to indicate that the theft-deterrent system is armed. For hatchback To arm the system, do the following: models, the security light is located on the secondary information center (SIC) on the center 1.
Page 93: Disarming The System
Disarming the System How to Turn Off the System Alarm To disarm the system, do one of the following: If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated using one of the following methods: • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door using •...
Page 94: Immobilizer
Immobilizer Immobilizer Operation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Your vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent system. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: The immobilizer system prevents your vehicle from being started by unauthorized persons. 1.
Page 95: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light continues ﬂashing, there Your Vehicle may be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears New Vehicle Break-In to be undamaged, try another key.
Page 96: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. The ignition switch can be Use the correct key and turn the key only with your turned to four different hand.
Page 97: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. Automatic Transmission 2. If it does not start, wait about 15 seconds and try Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). again to start the engine by turning the ignition to The engine will not start in any other position —...
Page 98: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before could cause an electrical shock.
Page 99 Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 100 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: When shifting from NEUTRAL (N) to REVERSE (R), you need to apply the regular brake and push the release button on the front of the shifter and then forward. Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 101 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4): This position is for FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power normal driving. but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the When operating your vehicle in severe cold conditions, shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transmission will not the transmission may be prevented from shifting into...
Page 102: Hold Mode
Hold Mode For the Hatchback, the HOLD light will light up on the secondary information center. For the Sedan, the HOLD If your vehicle’s transmission has hold mode, you can light will light up on the instrument panel cluster. select this mode to drive with some characteristics See Hold Mode Light on page 3-48.
Page 103 Manual Transmission Operation SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Five-Speed Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5), the same way you do for SECOND (2).
Page 104: Parking Brake
Shift Speeds To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. CAUTION: See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-34. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Page 105: Automatic Transmission
Shifting Into PARK (P) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running.
Page 106: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Shifting Out of PARK (P) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your Your automatic transmission vehicle has an automatic transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the transmission shift-lock control system. You have to vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from in the transmission.
Page 107: Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before leaving your vehicle, do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. 2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the gear position as stated below: •...
Page 108: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other smell.
Page 109: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not CAUTION: fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 110: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you.
Page 111: Outside Power Mirror
Outside Power Mirror For hatchback models, the control for the power mirror For sedan models, the is located on the driver’s control for the power door panel, above the mirrors is located on the power window buttons. instrument panel, left of the steering wheel.
Page 112: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Storage Areas CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Page 113: Cupholder(S)
Cupholder(s) Sunglasses Storage Compartment There are two cupholders located in the center If your vehicle has this feature, the sunglasses storage instrument panel, below the climate control system. compartment is located above the driver’s door. To use the cupholder, push in on its outer edge. To open, pull down and hold the upper part of the cover.
Page 114: Sunroof
Sunroof To fully open the sunroof, open the sunshade. Then press and hold the passenger’s side of the switch. To close the sunroof, press and hold the driver’s If the vehicle has this side of the switch. The sunroof will stop if the switch feature, the switch is is released during operation.
Page 115 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-26 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-8 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-27 Other Warning Devices ........3-8 Speedometer and Odometer ......3-29 Horn .............3-8 Trip Odometer ..........3-29 Tilt Wheel .............3-8 Tachometer ..........3-29 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-9 Safety Belt Reminders ........3-30 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-9...
Page 116 Section 3 Instrument Panel Secondary Information Center (SIC) ....3-43 Audio System(s) ..........3-53 Secondary Information Center (SIC) AM-FM Radio (Single Display, Base Level) ..3-54 (Hatchback Only) ........3-43 AM-FM Radio (Double Display, Base Level) ..3-55 Clock (Hatchback Only) .........3-44 Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) ......3-59 Safety Belt Reminders ........3-44 Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA) ....3-64 Airbag Readiness Light ........3-44...
Page 117 NOTES...
Page 118: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview Hatchback shown...
Page 119 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-23. G. Horn. See Horn on page 3-8. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel H. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-53. Cluster on page 3-27.
Page 120 Sedan shown...
Page 121 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-23. H. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-27. I.
Page 122: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel also let police know you have a problem. Your front and pad to sound the horn. rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 123: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 124: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
Page 125: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. To wash the windshield, pull the windshield OFF: Move the lever to this position to turn off the washer/wiper lever toward you with the ignition turned to windshield wipers.
Page 126: Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Hatchback)
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Cruise Control (Hatchback) If your vehicle has cruise control, a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds CAUTION: below 24 mph (39 km/h).
Page 127: Resuming A Set Speed
Setting Cruise Control 3. Press the SET button and release it. The cruise control light will come on in the instrument panel cluster to show that the cruise control is on. CAUTION: 4. Take your foot off the accelerate pedal. Resuming a Set Speed If you leave your cruise control on when you Suppose the cruise control is set to a desired speed...
Page 128 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the •...
Page 129: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp band has three positions: (Headlamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the following: • Taillamps • License Plate Lamp • Instrument Panel Lights • Parking Lamps The headlamps automatically turn off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY.
Page 130: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) • The high-beam headlamps are on. • The low-beam headlamps are on. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for • others to see the front of your vehicle during the The ﬂash-to-pass feature is used. day.
Page 131: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Dome Lamp This feature controls the brightness of the instrument Your vehicle will have one of the following dome lamp panel lights. switches. With Sunroof Hatchback Sedan Without Sunroof The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
Page 132: Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional against drainage from the taillamps, license plate information on accessory power outlets.
Page 133: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Clock The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center If you have a sedan there is a digital clock instrument panel. To remove the front ashtray for located in the center of the instrument panel, above the cleaning, open the ashtray fully, press in the retaining center air outlets.
Page 134: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle can be controlled with this system. Uplevel shown, Base similar, Sedan only Temperature Control: Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle.
Page 135 To change the current mode, select one of the following If your vehicle has a lever (base model), move the lever from the right knob: to choose the recirculation mode. Using the recirculation mode for extended periods may (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel cause your windows to fog.
Page 136: Defogging And Defrosting
For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. 1. Select the vent mode. Select one of these available modes from the right knob. 2. Select the highest fan speed. É...
Page 137: Outlet Adjustment
ﬂow of air into your vehicle. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, the rear • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may window defogger will remain on until the button is adversely affect the performance of the system.
Page 138: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, use the following steps: Your vehicle may have a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. It is located behind the glove box and can be accessed after removing the glove box from its housing. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module.
Page 139 3. Remove the four screws on the knee bolster. 5. Remove the ﬁlter cover by pressing in on the bottom retaining tab and pulling the cover down. 4. Remove the knee bolster. 6. Remove the old passenger compartment air ﬁlter. 7.
Page 140: 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 on When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on your vehicle.
Page 141: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
Page 142 Sedan Automatic Transmission Cluster shown, Manual Transmission Cluster similar 3-28...
Page 143: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The tachometer miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). displays your engine Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has speed in revolutions per been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) minute (rpm).
Page 144: Safety Belt Reminders
Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Tone If your vehicle has this feature, a tone will sound for Safety Belt Reminder Light several seconds when the ignition is turned to ON to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The tone The safety belt light will will not sound if the driver’s safety belt is already come on when the engine...
Page 145 This light will come on when you start your CAUTION: vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. The light should go out and the If the airbag readiness light stays on after you system is ready. start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly.
Page 146: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Sedan)
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator CAUTION: (Sedan) Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. If the off symbol in the passenger airbag status indicator does not come on when you If you have a sedan, the have a rear-facing child restraint installed in airbag off symbol will be visible near the clock, the right front passenger’s seat, it means that...
Page 147: Charging System Light
Charging System Light CAUTION: This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is If the airbag readiness light in the instrument turned on, and the panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it engine is not running, as a means that something may be wrong with the check to show you it is working.
Page 148: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two ﬂoor.
Page 149: Antilock Brake System Warning Light
Antilock Brake System Warning Hold Mode Light Light If your vehicle has this feature, this light comes on For vehicles with the when the hold mode is Antilock Brake System active. (ABS), this light will come on brieﬂy when the engine is started.
Page 150: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 151: If The Light Is Flashing
• Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this Light On Steady — An emission control system light on, after a while, the emission controls malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy Diagnosis and service might be required.
Page 152: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least You might be able to correct the emission system one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. malfunction by considering the following: If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
Page 153: Oil Pressure Light
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD The oil light could also come on in three other situations: (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical • When the ignition is on but the engine is not emission control systems have not been completely running, the light will come on as a test to show you diagnosed by the system.
Page 154: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light If your vehicle has this This light comes on when feature, the fog lamps light the high-beam headlamps will come on when the are in use. fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-10 See Fog Lamps on page 3-16 for more information.
Page 155: Door Ajar Light
Door Ajar Light Fuel Gage The door ajar light will come on whenever a door is opened, regardless of the ignition position. If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is open, you will also hear a warning chime. Hatchback Sedan Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have...
Page 156: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off This light comes on when before the gage reads full. the vehicle is low on fuel.
Page 157: Secondary Information Center (Sic)
Secondary Information Center (SIC) Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) The Secondary Information Center (SIC) displays some the SIC. See Clock (Hatchback Only) on page 3-44 and of the warning lights and indicators. The SIC is located in Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4 for more the center of the instrument panel, above the center air information.
Page 158: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Clock (Hatchback Only) Safety Belt Reminders Your vehicle has a digital clock. The clock is located in Safety Belt Reminder Light the secondary instrument cluster on the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. When The safety belt light will the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, come on and stay on until the time is displayed in the digital clock.
Page 159 This light will come on when you start your CAUTION: vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you This means the system is start your vehicle, it means the airbag system ready.
Page 160: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Hatchback)
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator CAUTION: (Hatchback) Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. If the off symbol in the passenger airbag status indicator does not come on when you If you have a hatchback, have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the airbag off symbol will be visible in the Secondary the right front passenger’s seat, it means that...
Page 161: Charging System Light
Charging System Light CAUTION: The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when If the airbag readiness light in the instrument you turn on the ignition, panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it and the engine is not means that something may be wrong with the running, as a check to show you it is working.
Page 162: Antilock Brake System Warning Light
Antilock Brake System Warning Hold Mode Light Light If your vehicle has this feature, this light comes on For vehicles with the when the hold mode is Antilock Brake System active. (ABS), this light will come on brieﬂy when the engine is started.
Page 163 The check engine light Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, comes on to indicate that transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your there is an OBD II vehicle or replacement tires that do not match your problem and service is vehicle’s original tires can affect your vehicle’s required.
Page 164 If the Light Is Flashing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should The following can prevent more serious damage to your turn the light off. vehicle: Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? •...
Page 165: Oil Pressure Light
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs If your vehicle has low Some state/provincial and local governments have or engine oil pressure, this might begin programs to inspect the emission control light will stay on after equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this you start your engine, or inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle come on when you...
Page 166: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light The oil light could also come on in three other situations: • When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you If your vehicle has this it is working.
Page 167: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read • Familiarize yourself with its operation. the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
Page 168: Am-Fm Radio (Single Display, Base Level)
AM-FM Radio (Single Display, Base (Scan): Press this knob until SCAN ﬂashes on the display, then press either the up or the down Level) arrow buttons to determine the direction for the radio to scan the stations. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station.
Page 169: Am-Fm Radio (Double Display, Base Level)
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AM-FM Radio (Double Display, Base Level) (Bass/Treble): Press this button until BAS appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the bass. The display will show the bass level. Press this button until TRE appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the treble.
Page 170: Finding A Station
When the system is on, press and release this knob to SCAN: Push and release this button to scan radio mute the system. Press and release this knob again to stations. The radio will go to a station, play for a turn the sound back on.
Page 171 AST (Automatic Store): Six FM1 preset stations with Press this button until TRE appears on the display. Turn the strongest reception in the region can be automatically the power/volume knob to increase or to decrease the stored. Press the AST button for longer than one second. treble.
Page 172: Using The Auxiliary Input Jack
Setting the EQ (Equalization) The auxiliary input jack will also accept cell phone connectors. Plug the cell phone connector into the auxiliary input jack to hear the other side of a cell phone’s SOUND (Equalization): Press this button until EQ OFF conversation through the vehicle sound system.
Page 173: Radio With Cd (Mp3/Wma)
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) The previous volume setting is maintained whenever the radio is turned on. The volume can be adjusted by using the volume knob. Finding a Station AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. The display shows the selection.
Page 174 AST (Automatic Store) Order of Sound Function Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception in The order for displayed sound function is BASS, TRE, the region can be automatically stored. Press the BAL, FADE, EQ OFF, and VOL (Bass, Treble, Fade, AST button for more than two seconds.
Page 175: Playing A Cd
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To cancel an equalization setting, press the SOUND button until EQ OFF displays, turn the knob until OFF SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance displays, then press the SOUND button again to set the between the right and the left speakers, press this button equalization setting.
Page 176 If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced 2 RPT (Repeat): Press this button to repeat the current due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality track. RPT displays. Press this button again to turn of the music that has been recorded, and the way the off repeat play.
Page 177 • Press this button while a CD is playing to pause the CD. The format of the CD might not be compatible. See PAUSE ﬂashes on the display. Press this button again to Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player) on page 3-70 start playing the CD.
Page 178: Radio With Six-Disc Cd (Mp3/Wma)
Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA) The auxiliary input jack also accepts cell phone connectors. Plug the cell phone connector into the auxiliary input jack to hear a person speaking on a cell phone during conversation through the vehicle sound system. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 179 AST (Automatic Store) The previous volume setting is maintained whenever the radio is turned on. The volume can be adjusted by Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception in using the volume knob. the region can be automatically stored. Press the Finding a Station AST button for more than one second.
Page 180 Order of Sound Function Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) The order for displayed sound function is BASS, TRE, SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance FAD, BAL, EQ OFF, and VOL (Bass, Treble, Fade, between the right and the left speakers, press this button Balance, Equalization Off, and Volume).
Page 181: Playing A Cd(S)
Order of Sound Function As each CD is inserted, CDP displays. As each CD is loading, Filecheck displays. The order for displayed sound function is EQ OFF, Once playback begins, the track and track number CLASSIC, DANCE, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, VOICE, displays.
Page 182 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the 6 DSC + (Next CDC): Press this button to go forward CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer to the start of the next CDC. and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the up the recorded CD with a marking pen.
Page 183 Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R Disc If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player, it is displays an error message, write it down and provide it capable of playing an MP3/WMA CD-R disc.
Page 184: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Cd Player)
• Make sure each MP3/WMA ﬁle has a.m3u or.wma (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or extension, other ﬁle extensions might not work. counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional adjustments on a • Files can be recorded with a variety of ﬁxed or portable device might be needed to get the desired variable bit rates.
Page 185 Root Directory Order of Play The root directory is treated as a folder. If the root Tracks are played in the following order: directory has compressed audio ﬁles, the directory is • Playback begins from the ﬁrst track under the root displayed as ROOT.
Page 186 Playing an MP3/WMA If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the While the ignition is on, insert a CD partway into the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer slot, label side up.
Page 187: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Six-Disc Player)
Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc Press this button again to repeat the tracks in all of the directories. ALL displays. Player) Press this button again to turn off repeat play. MP3/WMA CD-R Disc ¦ ¥ SEEK (Previous/Next Folder) (in MP3/WMA MP3 Format Mode): Press the SEEK arrows to change the folder.
Page 188 No Folder The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, ﬁve sessions, and 999 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names When a CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the ﬁles are and folder names might use more disc memory space located under the root folder.
Page 189 File System and Naming If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality The song name in the ID3 tag is displayed. If the song of the music that has been recorded, and the way the name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio CD-R has been handled.
Page 190 All of the CD functions work the same while playing an TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the up MP3/WMA, except for those listed here. See “Playing TUNE arrow to go to the next track. The track number a CD” earlier for more information. displays.
Page 191: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls SEEK: Press and release this button within 0.5 seconds to go to the next preset station. Press and hold this button for longer than 0.5 seconds to go to the next radio station. The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
Page 192: Radio Reception
Radio Reception Care of Your CDs Frequency interference and static can occur during Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases normal radio reception if items such as cell phone or other protective cases and away from direct chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external sunlight and dust.
Page 193: Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback)
Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback) 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 194 NOTES 3-80...
Page 195: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-11 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-12 Drunk Driving ..........4-2 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-12 Control of a Vehicle ........4-3 Winter Driving ..........4-13 Braking ............4-3 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, Antilock Brake System (ABS) ......4-4...
Page 196: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Drunk Driving Your Vehicle CAUTION: Defensive Driving Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Defensive driving means “always expect the Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively is to and judgment can be affected by even a wear your safety belt —...
Page 197: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-34. psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time.
Page 198: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Antilock 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 might have the Antilock Brake System a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that will between hard stops.
Page 199: Braking In Emergencies
Braking in Emergencies ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation most of available tire and road conditions. This can that requires hard braking.
Page 200: Steering
Steering where the tires meet the road. Unless you have antilock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. Power Steering The same thing can happen if you are steering through If you lose power steering assist because the engine a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate.
Page 201: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 202: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your vehicle’s right wheels have Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing, you are driving.
Page 203 Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable these conditions.
Page 204: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
Page 205: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Hydroplaning Before Leaving on a Long Trip Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the water. it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are Things to check on your own include: going fast enough.
Page 206: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, ﬁnd a than driving on ﬂat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Page 207: Winter Driving
Winter Driving CAUTION: Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the • You might want to put winter emergency supplies ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have in your trunk.
Page 208: 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 the tires meet the can be even more trouble because it can offer the least road probably have good traction.
Page 209: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Remember, unless your vehicle has ABS, if you brake so hard that the wheels stop rolling, you will just If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a slide. Brake so the wheels always keep rolling and you serious situation.
Page 210 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 211: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the area around the front wheels.
Page 212: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight or maximum load amount and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.
Page 213: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
There is also important loading information on the Certiﬁcation label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle; see “Certiﬁcation Label” later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1.
Page 214 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight or Maximum Load for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) or Maximum Load for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg)
Page 215 Certiﬁcation Label And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. See “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this section. 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 216: Towing
Towing If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn Towing Your Vehicle quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing CAUTION: service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
Page 217: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could Here are some important things to consider before you be damaged.
Page 218: Towing A Trailer
Dolly Towing 3. Set the parking brake and remove the key. 4. For an automatic transmission, insert the key into Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear with the the shift-lock release slot. See Shifting Out of front wheels on the ground could cause transmission PARK (P) on page 2-30.
Page 219: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Cooling System ..........5-28 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Power Steering Fluid ........5-33 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-34 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 Brakes ............5-35 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Battery ............5-38 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Jump Starting ..........5-39...
Page 220 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5-62 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....5-85 When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-64 Finish Care ..........5-86 Buying New Tires .........5-64 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-86 Different Size Tires and Wheels ......5-66 Aluminum Wheels .........5-87 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-66 Tires ............5-87...
Page 221: Service
When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. your vehicle they can affect your vehicle’s performance You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, supported service people.
Page 222: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
California Perchlorate Materials If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells Requirements you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag see Service Publications Ordering Information on initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries...
Page 223: Fuel
Fuel We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT. See Additives on page 5-6 for Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of additional information. the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle California Fuel performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Page 224: Additives
Additives Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel are now required to contain additives that help prevent system and also damage plastic and rubber parts.
Page 225: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries CAUTION: (Continued) If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, to ﬁnd. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel ﬂames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
Page 226 CAUTION: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Page 227: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is shutting off the pump or by notifying the in your vehicle.
Page 228: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the CAUTION: vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 229 3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are retainer located on the underside of the hood. on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 230: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: Automatic shown, Manual similar 5-12...
Page 231 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. page 5-28. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine under Engine Oil on page 5-14.
Page 232: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you If the engine oil pressure get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil light comes on, check must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. the engine oil level right away.
Page 233: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap.
Page 234: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 235: Engine Oil Additives
When to Change Engine Oil Look for this information on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identiﬁed as meeting GM If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on maintenance schedule: the front of the oil container.
Page 236: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 237: How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter CAUTION: Inspect the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace it every 30,000 miles Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter (50 000 km). If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 238: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission ﬂuid level if you have been driving: • When to Check Automatic When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). • At high speed for quite a while. Transmission Fluid •...
Page 239: How To Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Add Automatic Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Transmission Fluid The automatic transmission dipstick is located toward the front of the engine compartment, near the power Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine steering ﬂuid reservoir. See Engine Compartment what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use.
Page 240: Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid How to Check and Add Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. A transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer/retailer service department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 241: 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 242: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts.
Page 243: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant CAUTION: ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. If the coolant surge tank is Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the empty, a special ﬁll procedure is necessary.
Page 244: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, CAUTION: coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Steam from an overheated engine can burn The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 245: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally.
Page 246: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 247: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank CAUTION: Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
Page 248 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 249 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 250 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 251: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 252: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you Water can cause the solution to freeze and will be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 253: Brakes
Brakes It is not a good idea to top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If ﬂuid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much ﬂuid when Brake Fluid new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work is done on Your vehicle has one the brake hydraulic system.
Page 254: Brake Wear
What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake or clutch hydraulic system parts. For example, ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such only.
Page 255: Brake Adjustment
Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or CAUTION: changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. The brake wear warning sound means that soon Brake linings should always be replaced as complete the brakes will not work well.
Page 256: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well CAUTION: together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.
Page 257: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered If your battery has run down, you may want to use by your warranty. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it vehicle.
Page 258 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could CAUTION: be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. Using a match near a battery can cause battery 3.
Page 259 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote CAUTION: positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to Fans or other moving engine parts can injure the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Page 260 9. Connect the other end Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or of the negative (−) removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may cable at least 18 inches occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would (45 cm) away from not be covered by your warranty.
Page 261: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the should need no further adjustment. vehicle that had the dead battery. However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, 2.
Page 262: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps (Hatchback) To replace a headlamp bulb: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-52. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10 for more information. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Page 263 5. Remove the headlamp assembly. 6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear of the bulb. 8. Release the spring that retains the bulb by loosing the screw. 9. Remove the old bulb. 10. Install the new bulb. 7. Remove the headlamp cap. 11.
Page 264: Headlamps (Sedan)
Headlamps (Sedan) To replace a headlamp bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10 for more information. 6. Release the spring that retains the bulb. 7. Remove the old bulb. 8. Install the new bulb. 9. Install the bulb retaining spring. 10.
Page 265: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps (Hatchback)
Front Turn Signal and Parking 3. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp housing. Lamps (Hatchback) 4. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb socket. To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb: 5.
Page 266: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps (Sedan)
Front Turn Signal and Parking 4. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp housing. Lamps (Sedan) 5. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb socket. To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb: 6.
Page 267: Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
Turn Signal Lamps (Side) To replace a side turn signal bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10 for more information. 2. See Steps 2 through 5 under Headlamps (Hatchback) on page 5-44 or Headlamps (Sedan) on page 5-46 to access the side turn signal lamps. 3.
Page 268: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) (Sedan)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan) To replace a CHMSL bulb on the hatchback, contact your dealer/retailer. To replace a CHMSL bulb on the sedan: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-10 for more information. 2. Remove the two screws and the lamp housing. Disconnect the wiring harness connector before removing the lamp housing.
Page 269: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To replace a taillamp, turn signal lamp, stoplamp, or back-up bulb: 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See Trunk on page 2-10 or Liftgate (Hatchback) on page 2-12 for more information. Sedan 2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly. 3.
Page 270: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs To replace one of these bulbs: Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-Up 94535571 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 94535587 (CHMSL) Headlamps 94535548 Front Parking/Turn Signal 94535574 (Hatchback) Front Parking/Turn Signal 94535574 (Sedan) Side Turn Signal (Hatchback) 94535587 Side Turn Signal (Sedan) 94535587 Stoplamp/Taillamps 94535574...
Page 271: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Here is how to remove and replace the windshield wiper blade: Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5-102.
Page 272: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty resulting accident could cause serious booklet for details.
Page 273: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) DOT (Department of Transportation) The Department of Transportation (DOT) code Useful information about a tire is molded into its indicates that the tire is in compliance with the sidewall. The examples below show a typical U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle passenger car tire and a compact spare tire Safety Standards.
Page 274 (B) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN) The Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Page 275 Tire Size (C) Aspect Ratio A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. The following illustration shows an example of a For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 70, typical passenger car tire size. as shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 70% as high as it is wide.
Page 276: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has Air Pressure The amount of air inside the built up heat from driving. See Inﬂation - Tire tire pressing outward on each square inch of the Pressure on page 5-61.
Page 277 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear Normal Occupant Weight The number of axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-18. occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of on page 4-18.
Page 278 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading ply cords that extend to the beads are laid Standards) A tire information system that at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 279: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they operate effectively.
Page 280: Tire Inspection And Rotation
How to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check We recommend that you regularly inspect your tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of properly inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 281 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 282: When It Is Time For New Tires
Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires that are the same size, You need new tires if any of the following statements...
Page 283 GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help CAUTION: keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can...
Page 284: Different Size Tires And Wheels
You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury. Only use GM While the tires available on General Motors speciﬁc wheel and tire systems developed for passenger cars and light trucks may vary with...
Page 285 Treadwear Temperature — A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested and C, representing the tire’s resistance to under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate government test course.
Page 286: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will sensors, replace them only with new GM original not be necessary on a regular basis. However, if equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have...
Page 287: Tire Chains
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. 5-69...
Page 288: 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 289: 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 the hazard To be certain the vehicle will not move, put warning ﬂashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-8 for more information.
Page 290: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The compact spare tire and tools you will need are located in the trunk. 3. Remove the foam tray. 4. Remove the jack, the jack handle and the wheel wrench from the foam tray. A.
Page 291: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-71 for more information. 2. If your vehicle has wheel covers, loosen the four plastic caps by hand or by using the wheel wrench.
Page 292 Hatchback 4. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 5-74...
Page 293 Sedan 8. Insert the jack handle into the jack and the wheel wrench onto the end of the jack handle. 5. Locate the notch in the frame near each wheel which the jack head ﬁts in. 6. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it ﬁts CAUTION: ﬁrmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the ﬂat tire.
Page 294 CAUTION: CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to positioned can damage the vehicle and even which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal become loose after time.
Page 295 12. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 14.
Page 296 16. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence, as shown. Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 297: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire and Tools Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). CAUTION: After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure...
Page 298: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray, apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth. Interior Cleaning Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window cleaned often.
Page 299: Fabric/Carpet
• Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your vehicle’s interior surfaces. your dealer. • Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively Here are some cleaning tips: with a cleaning cloth.
Page 300: Using Cleaner On Fabric
Using Cleaner on Fabric Most stains can be removed with club soda water. To clean, use the following instructions: 1. First, try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that is 1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not For solids: remove as much as possible and affect the color of the fabric.
Page 301: Vinyl
Stains caused by oil and grease can be cleaned with not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based an approved GM cleaner and a clean, white cloth. products, or those containing organic solvents to clean 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Page 302: Interior Plastic Components
Interior Plastic Components Care of Safety Belts Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth Keep belts clean and dry. or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface ﬁnish. CAUTION: Glass Surfaces Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning it may severely weaken them.
Page 303: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often.
Page 304: Finish Care
Finish Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually hand may be necessary to remove residue from the needed.
Page 305: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated be covered by your warranty.
Page 306: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed.
Page 307: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil Remover and asphalt.
Page 308: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) very helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label has the following information: • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) •...
Page 309: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the fuse The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers off.
Page 310: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end of the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle. Sedan To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling the door out. Hatchback To reinstall the door, ﬁrst insert the rear edge of the fuse panel door, then push the front of the door into the...
Page 311 Fuses Usage AUX LTR Auxiliary Cigarette Lighter HORN, Horn, Rear Fog Lamps REAR/FOG Cigarette Lighter STOP Stop Lamp RADIO, CLK Audio, Clock CLSTR, Instrument Panel Cluster, Hazard HAZRD Flasher TRN/SIG Turn Signal DR/LCK Door Lock, Remote Keyless Entry CLSTR, CLK Instrument Panel Cluster, Clock Engine Control Module (ECM), ECM, TCM...
Page 312 Fuses Usage ALTERNATOR Alternator HVAC HVAC Blower AIRBAG 1 Airbag 1 BLANK Not Used Antilock Brake System DIODE (ABS) Antilock Brake System Diode AIRBAG 2 Airbag 2 BLANK Not Used CLK, RADIO Clock, Audio Sedan Fuses Usage Sensing and Diagnostic Module Windshield Wiper Switch, WIPER Windshield Wiper Motor...
Page 313 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage T/SIG Turn Signal, Hazard Switch B/UP LAMP Back-up Lamps EMS2 Stoplamp Switch HORN Horn Engine Room Fuse Block, Rear Mirror Control Switch, Dome Lamp, ELEC MIRROR EMS1 HO2S, Transmission Control Air Conditioning Switch Module, VSS, Fuel Pump Radio, Remote Keyless Entry, STOP LAMP Brake Switch...
Page 314: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the vehicle, near the battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it.
Page 315 Fuses Usage Passenger Side High Beam HI BEAM RT Headlamp Direct Ignition System HI BEAM LT Driver Side High Beam Headlamp DIODE (FOG) Fog Lamp Diode Passenger Side Low Beam LOW BEAM RT Headlamp Parking Lamp Right Side, ILLUM RT Illumination Circuit LOW BEAM LT Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp Driver Side Parking Lamp, License...
Page 316 Fuses Usage Relays Usage HEAD LAMPS Headlamps BLANK Not Used FUEL Fuel Pump COOL FAN Cooling Fan Low Air Conditioning Compressor HEAD LAMPS HI High Beam Headlamp FOG LAMPS Front Fog Lamp HEAD LAMPS Low Beam Headlamp Heating, Ventilation, Air HVAC BLOWER Conditioning Blower PWR WNDW...
Page 317 Sedan Fuses Usage Fuses Usage BATT Instrument Panel Fuse Block Passenger Side Parking Lamp, PK/LP RH Taillamp PK/LP LH Driver Side Parking Lamp, Taillamp IGN2/ST Ignition Switch 5-99...
Page 318 Fuses Usage Relays Usage ACC/IGN1 Ignition Switch H/L LOW Low-Beam Headlamp Relay RELAY Hazard Lamps, Theft-Deterrent HAZARD System FAN HI RELAY Cooling Fan High Speed Relay Passenger Side Low-Beam H/L LOW RH FUEL PUMP Headlamp Fuel Pump Relay RELAY FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed P/WINDOW Power Window Relay...
Page 319: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
Page 320: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ® ACDelco Part Part GM Part Number Number Passenger Compartment Filter 96539649 — Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96536694 —...
Page 321: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 5-103...
Page 322 NOTES 5-104...
Page 323 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Once a Month .........6-18 Introduction ...........6-2 At Least Twice a Year ........6-19 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-20 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-23 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 324: Maintenance Schedule
Improper ﬂuid levels or the wrong tire inﬂation can increase Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your...
Page 325: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 326: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer/retailer for your service needs, you will know that trained and supported service In this part are scheduled maintenance services which people will perform the work using genuine parts.
Page 327: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Drive Belt(s) Inspection. First you will need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner schedule to follow: Filter Replacement.
Page 328: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Replacement. Timing Belt Replacement. EVAP System Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the Solenoid Valve Replacement. conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Every 90,000 Miles (150 000 km): Fuel Filter Maintenance are true.
Page 329 Footnotes 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify Rotate tires.
Page 330 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-62 for proper rotation pattern and additional Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, information. (See footnote +.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs.
Page 331 37,500 Miles (60 000 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid if the vehicle is Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. −...
Page 332 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Replace timing belt. Inspect EVAP canister and vapor lines. Replace Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, EVAP vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Service. (See footnote †.) Rotate tires.
Page 333 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter.
Page 334 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter.
Page 335: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Maintenance Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control The services shown in this schedule up to Service. 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated Rotate tires.
Page 336 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines, and EVAP vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control Service. (See Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, footnote †.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control Service. Service.
Page 337 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service.
Page 338 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Inspect drive belt(s). Change automatic transmission ﬂuid if the vehicle is Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control −...
Page 339 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines and EVAP vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control Service. (See Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, footnote †.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control Service. Service.
Page 340: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check ® Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL Listed in this part are owner checks and services coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to on page 5-23.
Page 341: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Restraint System Check longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt damp weather more frequent application may be assemblies are working properly.
Page 342: At Least Once A Year
Hydraulic Clutch System Check Starter Switch Check Check the ﬂuid level in the brake/clutch reservoir. See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-22. A ﬂuid loss in this CAUTION: system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. When you are doing this inspection, the At Least Once a Year vehicle could move suddenly.
Page 343: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transmission, the ignition CAUTION: should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 344: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Transmission Park (P) Mechanism parking brake. Check • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from CAUTION:...
Page 345: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the ﬂoor pan or could let exhaust Inspections fumes into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-32. Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year, for instance, Fuel System Inspection each spring and fall.
Page 346: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Fluid/Lubricant Use only T-IV Automatic Automatic Transmission Fluid Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and Transmission (GM Part No. U.S. 88900925, in Canada 22689186). displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Manual Transmission Fluid Engine Oil Manual Engines starburst symbol. To (GM Part No.
Page 347 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Manual (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Hinges Transmission in Canada 88901242) or lubricant in Canada 10953474). Shift Linkage meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Weatherstrip Lubricant Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 348: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 349 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-27...
Page 350 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-28...
Page 351: Customer Assistance Information
Government ..........7-15 (TTY) Users ..........7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to Customer Assistance Offices ......7-5 General Motors .........7-15 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ..7-15 Roadside Assistance Program ......7-7 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ....7-16 Scheduling Service Appointments .....7-9 Event Data Recorders ........7-17...
Page 352: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Assistance and STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be Information resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-762-2737. In Canada, contact Customer Satisfaction Procedure General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English)
Page 353 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors This program is available in all 50 states and the and your dealer are committed to making sure you District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, mileage and other factors.
Page 354: Online Owner Center
GM (United States only) vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place.
Page 355: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
1-800-762-2737 or E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease. 1-800-833-7668 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada Roadside Assistance: 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743) section within www.gmcanada.com. Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From Puerto Rico:...
Page 356: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
For more (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Islands) — Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, General Motors de Mexico, S.
Page 357: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program • Lock-out Service: Lock-out service is covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call your vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743); (Text telephone (TTY): ®...
Page 358: Calling For Assistance
• • Trip Routing Service (Canada only): Upon request, Alternative Service (Canada only): There may be Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, times, when Roadside Assistance cannot provide computer personalized maps, highlighting your timely assistance. Your advisor may authorize you to choice of either the most direct route or the most secure local emergency road service, and you will be scenic route to your destination, anywhere in...
Page 359: Scheduling Service Appointments
Towing and Road Service Exclusions If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance in the work day as possible to allow for the same coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on day repair.
Page 360: Transportation Options
See your dealer for Warranty service can generally be completed while you information regarding the allowance amounts for wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. to minimize your inconvenience by providing several Courtesy Rental Vehicle transportation options.
Page 361: Collision Damage Repair
Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are Collision Damage Repair not covered by that warranty.
Page 362: Repair Facility
If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) facility that meets your needs before you ever need parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts.
Page 363 • • If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside If possible, call your insurance company from the Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on scene of the crash. They will walk you through page 7-7 for more information. the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police •...
Page 364: Reporting Safety Defects
Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its United States Government repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Page 365: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the Service Publications Ordering Canadian Government Information If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle Service Manuals has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair Canada Limited.
Page 366: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated the vehicle.
Page 367: Event Data Recorders
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety access to the vehicle or the EDR. belts were buckled/fastened GM will not access this data or share it with others • How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the...
Page 368: Onstar
Navigation System starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the or record personal information or link with any other system may result in the storage of destinations, GM system containing personal information.
Page 369 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ........5-87 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Care of Safety Belts ........5-84 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-88 Vehicle ............1-69 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-85 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Fabric/Carpet ..........5-81 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......
Page 370 Audio System (cont.) Bulb Replacement (cont.) Care of Your CDs ........3-78 License Plate Lamps ........5-52 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-79 Replacement Bulbs ........5-52 Radio Reception .......... 3-78 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps Radio with CD ..........3-59 and Back-up Lamps ......... 5-51 Radio with Six-Disc CD ........
Page 371 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-5 Interior ............5-80 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..... 7-2 Interior Plastic Components ......5-84 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-6 Leather ............5-83 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..7-15 Tires ............5-87 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Underbody Maintenance .......
Page 372 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-16 EDR ............. 7-16 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ..... 3-40 Electrical System Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Add-On Equipment ........5-90 Disc, MP3 ..........3-70, 3-73 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....5-96 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......
Page 373 Speciﬁcations ..........5-5 Fog Lamp Light ........3-40, 3-52 Glove Box ............. 2-36 Fuel ............... 5-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-6 Additives ............5-6 California Fuel ..........5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..... 5-9 Filling the Tank ..........5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......
Page 374 Headlamps ..........5-44, 5-46 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ....... 3-18 Bulb Replacement ........5-44 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-34 Daytime Running Lamps ....... 3-16 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ........5-61 Exterior Lamps ..........3-15 Inspection Flash-to-Pass ..........3-10 Brake System ..........
Page 375 Lights Exterior Lamps ..........3-15 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ........5-55 Flash-to-Pass ..........3-10 Lamps High/Low Beam Changer ......3-10 Dome ............3-17 On Reminder ..........3-15 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ....3-18 Loading Your Vehicle ........4-18 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........... 1-27 Lockout Protection ..........
Page 376 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Mirrors (cont.) Fuel System Inspection ........ 6-23 Outside Manual Mirrors ........ 2-34 How This Section is Organized ....... 6-3 Outside Power Mirror ........2-35 Introduction ..........6-2 MP3 ............. 3-70, 3-73 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ..6-13 MyGMLink.com ..........
Page 377 Outside Power Convex Mirror ..........2-36 Electrical System ......... 5-91 Heated Mirrors ..........2-36 Inadvertent Battery Saver ......3-18 Manual Mirrors ..........2-34 Steering Fluid ..........5-33 Power Mirror ..........2-35 Windows ............ 2-14 Owners, Canadian ..........ii Privacy ............7-16 Event Data Recorders ........
Page 378 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ..2-4 Safety Belts (cont.) Removing the Flat Tire and Installing Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ....1-31 the Spare Tire ..........5-73 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....... 1-14 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-72 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......
Page 379 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ......3-9 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........2-15 Immobilizer ..........2-18 Spare Tire Immobilizer Operation ........2-18 Compact ............ 5-79 Tilt Wheel ............3-8 Installing ............ 5-73 Time ............. 3-19 Removing ........... 5-72 Tires ............. 5-54 Storing ............5-79 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ......
Page 380 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-20 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-26 Fluid, Manual ..........5-22 Warnings Transmission Operation, Automatic ....2-23 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-8 Transmission Operation, Manual ......2-27 Other Warning Devices ........3-8 Trip Odometer ..........3-29 Safety and Symbols .........

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Pontiac Wave 2008 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Secondary Information Center (SIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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