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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
2010 Pontiac G3 Owner Manual
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2010 Pontiac G3 Owner Manual In Brief ..........1-1 Theft-Deterrent Systems .
  • Page 2 2010 Pontiac G3 Owner Manual Headlamp Aiming ....... 6-42 Maintenance Schedule ......7-1 Bulb Replacement .

  • Page 3: Canadian Owners

    On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name G3, are Helm, Incorporated registered trademarks of General Motors. P.O. Box 07130...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Symbols

    Safety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this The vehicle has components and labels that use manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with reduce them.
  • Page 5 : Fog Lamps : Power : Fuel Gage : Remote Vehicle Start : Fuses : Safety Belt Reminders : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Tire Pressure Monitor : LATCH System Child Restraints : Traction Control : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Windshield Washer Fluid : Oil Pressure...
  • Page 6 NOTES...

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ........1-2 Vehicle Features .

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel...

  • Page 9: Initial Drive Information

    A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 18. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System B. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4 21. The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and C. Clock on page 4 15. unlock the doors from up to 20 m (65 feet) away from the vehicle.
  • Page 10 Liftgate Press to sound the panic alarm on the hatchback model. Press any of the buttons on the transmitter to To unlock the liftgate on the hatchback model from turn off the alarm. outside the vehicle, use the key in the lock cylinder or The LED light (A) on the transmitter flashes when the use the RKE transmitter, if equipped.

  • Page 11: Trunk Release

    Trunk Release The vehicle may have a trunk release lever The vehicle may have a located on the outboard release button located on side of the driver seat. the driver door. Press it to Pull the lever to open open the trunk. the trunk.

  • Page 12: Seat Adjustment

    Power Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats 1. Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it. On vehicles with power windows, the switches for all 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release windows are located on the driver door armrest. the bar.

  • Page 13: Seat Height Adjuster

    Seat Height Adjuster Manual Lumbar Turn the knob located on Move the adjustment the outboard side of the lever, located on the seat to adjust the height outboard side of the of the driver seat cushion. seatback, up or down to one of three positions to increase or decrease the lumbar support.

  • Page 14: Second Row Seats

    Reclining Seatbacks Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. For detailed instructions see Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) on page 2 8 or Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) on page 2 10. Head Restraint Adjustment The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

  • Page 15: Safety Belt

    Safety Belt Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. The driver airbags are not affected by this. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible, near the clock, located in the center of the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.

  • Page 16: Mirror Adjustment

    Mirror Adjustment Power Outside Mirrors The control is located on Exterior Mirrors the instrument panel, left of the steering wheel. Manual Outside Mirrors The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to adjust the mirrors. 1. Select the mirror by moving the selector switch to L for the driver side mirror or R for the passenger side.

  • Page 17: Interior Mirror

    Interior Mirror Interior Lighting Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and Dome Lamp side to side. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the The vehicle has a dome lamp located in the overhead headlamps behind you.

  • Page 18: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior Lighting For more information, see: Exterior Lamps on page 4 11. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4 11. Fog Lamps on page 4 12. Windshield Wiper/Washer Uplevel shown, Base similar The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps.
  • Page 19 Misting Function Move the lever toward INT for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. For several wipes, hold the band toward INT longer. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield washer/wiper lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
  • Page 20 Climate Controls For vehicles with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle. Climate Control System with Heater Only A. Temperature Control D. Rear Window Defogger B. Fan Control E. Outside Air/Recirculation C. Air Delivery Mode Climate Control System with Heater and Control Air Conditioning...

  • Page 21: Automatic Transmission

    Transmission Press the HOLD button on the shift lever console to turn on hold mode. Press the button again to turn off hold Automatic Transmission mode, and return to normal automatic transmission operation. Hold Mode When Hold Mode is selected in D4 (Drive), the transmission is held in 3 (Third) gear, which locks out If the vehicle's transmission has hold mode, you can D4 (Drive).

  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    Five-Speed Manual Transmission Vehicle Features Up Shift Light Radio(s) Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may have an up-shift light. This light indicates when to shift to the next higher gear for better fuel economy. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on, if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow.

  • Page 23: Satellite Radio

    BAND : Press to choose FM, AM, or XM For more information about these and other radio (if equipped). features, see Audio System(s) on page 4 36. SEEK: Press to seek the next radio station with a Storing a Favorite Station strong signal in the selected band.

  • Page 24: Portable Audio Devices

    See XM Satellite Radio Service under AM-FM Radio If the vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can on page 4 37 and Radio with CD on page 4 41. be adjusted at the steering wheel. PWR : Press and release to turn the system on Portable Audio Devices and off.

  • Page 25: Power Outlets

    Cruise Control Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. The accessory power outlet is located next to the parking brake on the center console. To use the accessory power outlet, remove the protective cap.

  • Page 26: Performance And Maintenance

    To fully open the sunroof, press and hold the passenger You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire side switch. The sunshade will open with the sunroof. pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is To close, press the driver side switch. Manually close first started and then turn off as you drive.
  • Page 27 Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the secondary hood release lever, located under the front center of the vehicle.

  • Page 28: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. As the owner of a new Pontiac, you are automatically Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This...

  • Page 29: How Onstar Service Works

    ® OnStar Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn by Turn Navigation and Hands Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1 888 466 7827) or TTY 1 877 248 2080, or press...

  • Page 30: Your Responsibility

    The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle Your Responsibility information. This information is automatically sent to an Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor OnStar call center when is pressed, is pressed, cannot be heard. or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the...

  • Page 31: Seats And Restraint System

    Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints ........2-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) .

  • Page 32: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
  • Page 33 Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The rear seats have head rests that are adjustable up and down. Pull the head restraint up to raise it.

  • Page 34: Front Seats

    Front Seats Manual Seats WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
  • Page 35 Seat Height Adjuster Manual Lumbar Turn the knob, located on On vehicles with front the outboard side of the seat manual lumbar, the seat, to adjust the height adjustment lever is of the driver seat. located on the outboard side of the seatback. Turn the knob forward to raise the seat and rearward Move the lever up or down to one of three positions to to lower it.

  • Page 36: Reclining Seatbacks

    Reclining Seatbacks WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
  • Page 37 WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.

  • Page 38: Rear Seats

    Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) Folding the Seatbacks The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. To fold down the seatbacks: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
  • Page 39 4. Detach the center safety belt from the mini buckle 5. Pull up the release knob located on top of either of by inserting the ignition key into the slot in the mini the rear seatbacks. buckle, pressing the release button, and allowing 6.

  • Page 40: Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)

    Unfolding the Seatbacks WARNING: To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Hook the safety belts into the safety belt guide. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not 2. Lift the seatback up and push it to its original properly attached, or twisted will not provide the position.
  • Page 41 3. Detach the center safety belt from the mini buckle 4. Pull up the release knob, located on the top of by inserting the key into the slot in the mini buckle, the seatbacks, and fold the seatbacks forward pressing the release button, and allowing it to and down.
  • Page 42 6. Firmly pull the release handles on the rear side of 8. Clip the hook to the front seat head restraint to the seat cushion to unlock the seat cushion. keep the rear seat secure. 7. Lift the seat cushion up and flip it forward. 2-12...

  • Page 43: 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. Position the buckles in back of the seat latches when moving the rear seats to the sitting position. 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...
  • Page 44 7. Return the safety belt buckles and the center seat WARNING: safety belt to their original position between the rear seatback and the seat cushion. Make sure the straps of the safety belt and buckles are not A safety belt that is improperly routed, not twisted.

  • Page 45: Safety Belts

    Safety Belts WARNING: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, This section of the manual describes how to use safety inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, belts properly. It also describes some things not to do people riding in these areas are more likely to be with safety belts.

  • Page 46: Why Safety Belts Work

    In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law Why Safety Belts Work requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have it goes.
  • Page 47 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 2-17...
  • Page 48 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 2-18...

  • Page 49: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts

    Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

  • Page 50: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from How to Wear Safety Belts Properly home, why should I wear safety belts? This section is only for people of adult size. A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a Be aware that there are special things to know about crash even one that is not your fault...
  • Page 51 If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
  • Page 52 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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. A: The shoulder belt is too loose.
  • Page 53 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 54 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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. This could cause serious internal injuries.
  • Page 55 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 56 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 57 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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.
  • Page 58 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 59: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the 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 2 8 or Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) on page 2 10 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle.
  • Page 60 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check if the correct buckle is being used.

  • Page 61: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off the shoulder.

  • Page 62: Safety Belt Pretensioners

    Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant outboard occupants. Although the safety belt women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.

  • Page 63: Child Restraints

    Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, Older Children you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/ retailer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
  • Page 64 The manufacturer's instructions that come with the Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can until the child passes the below fit test: provide.
  • Page 65 WARNING: Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. 2-35...

  • Page 66: Infants And Young Children

    WARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
  • Page 67 WARNING: WARNING: (Continued) Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a during a crash. For example, in a crash at only shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will the safety belt continues to tighten.
  • Page 68 WARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
  • Page 69 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? WARNING: (Continued) A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. and its head weighs so much compared with Selection of a particular restraint should take into the rest of its body.

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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 the Vehicle on 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 copy WARNING: from the manufacturer.

  • Page 72: Where To Put The Restraint

    Where to Put the Restraint WARNING: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned We recommend that children and child restraints be off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child system is fail-safe.
  • Page 73 There are a couple of things you need to know about Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can using child restraints in your rear seat: move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any If you use a child restraint child restraint in your vehicle even when no child...

  • Page 74: Top Tether Anchor

    instructions on how to use the child restraint and its Top Tether Anchor attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments.
  • Page 75 Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) Locations to secure the top tether to the anchor. (Top Tether Anchor): Some child restraints that have a top tether are Seating positions with designed for use with or without the top tether being top tether anchors.
  • Page 76 Hatchback models may have zippers over the lower anchor areas. If so, unzip the seat cover below the labels to access each lower anchor. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover. Sedan For sedan models, the top tether anchors are located under the covers behind the rear seat on the filler panel.
  • Page 77 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.

  • Page 78: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System

    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the WARNING: (Continued) LATCH System WARNING: injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor. If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly.
  • Page 79 Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt 2. 3. For hatchback models, remove the cargo buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the shade before installing the top tether. The seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its cargo shade should remain off while the top stowed position, before folding the seat.
  • Page 80 If the position you are If the position you are using does not have a using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual and you are using a tether, route the tether single tether, route the over the seatback.

  • Page 81: Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be Seat Position attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, position, study the instructions that came with your child you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
  • Page 82 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle.
  • Page 83 6. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2 43. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

  • Page 84: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in the WARNING: (Continued) Right Front Seat Position This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward Put the Restraint on page 2 42.
  • Page 85 and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and for Children (LATCH) on page 2 43 for top tether shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt anchor locations. through or around the restraint.
  • Page 86 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. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

  • Page 87: Airbag System

    If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbol is not lit, see If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System on page 2 65 for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way.
  • Page 88 Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags WARNING: are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the quickly to do their job.
  • Page 89 There is an airbag WARNING: readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.

  • Page 90: 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. 2-60...
  • Page 91 WARNING: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag...

  • Page 92: When Should An Airbag Inflate

    If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the When Should an Airbag Inflate? airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right...

  • Page 93: How Does An Airbag Restrain

    Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not intended to How Does an Airbag Restrain? inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is or the instrument panel.

  • Page 94: What Will You See After An Airbag

    What Will You See After an Airbag WARNING: (Continued) Inflates? After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some experience breathing problems following an airbag people may not even realize the airbags inflated.

  • Page 95: Passenger Sensing System

    In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, Passenger Sensing System windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag right front passenger airbag.
  • Page 96 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side WARNING: impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. The driver airbags are not affected by the passenger A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be sensing system.
  • Page 97 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn For some children who have outgrown child restraints off the right front passenger frontal airbag and and for very small adults, the passenger sensing seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) if: system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag The right front passenger seat is unoccupied.
  • Page 98 If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the Restraint vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, If a child restraint has been installed and the on to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not indicator is lit:...
  • Page 99 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front Adult Size Occupant passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped): 1.

  • Page 100: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Additional Factors Affecting System Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Operation Vehicle Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps There are parts of the airbag system in several places the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger around the vehicle.
  • Page 101 Adding Equipment to Your sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about System on page 2 65.

  • Page 102: Restraint System Check

    Restraint System Check Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled Checking the Restraint Systems maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light Safety Belts on page 4 23 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, or broken, the airbag may not work properly.

  • Page 103: Replacing Restraint System Parts

    Replacing Restraint System Parts If the 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 WARNING: safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used at the time of the crash.
  • Page 104 NOTES 2-74...

  • Page 105: Features And Controls

    Section 3 Features and Controls Keys ..........3-2 Starting the Engine .

  • Page 106: Keys

    Keys WARNING: 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 children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
  • Page 107 Your vehicle may have an electronic immobilizer Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System designed to protect your car against theft. If so, only See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 17 for keys with the correct electronic code can be used to information regarding Part 15 of the Federal start the vehicle.

  • Page 108: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System

    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The following functions may be available if the vehicle Operation has RKE: (Lock): Press to lock all of the doors. If all of the The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions doors and the trunk or liftgate are closed, the hazard work up to 65 feet (20 m) away from the vehicle.

  • Page 109: Battery Replacement

    Programming Transmitters to the To replace the battery: Vehicle 1. Remove the screw from the back of the cover and open the cover of the transmitter. Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will 2. Pull the transmitter out of the cover and carefully work.

  • Page 110: Doors And Locks

    Doors and Locks WARNING: (Continued) Door Locks Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop WARNING: your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving From the outside, use your key or the Remote Keyless...

  • Page 111: Central Door Unlocking System

    Central Door Unlocking System Rear Door Security Locks The vehicle may be equipped with the central door The vehicle has rear door unlocking system. This system is activated from the security locks on each driver door. rear door that prevents passengers from opening From the outside, lock or unlock all the doors by using the rear doors from the...

  • Page 112: Trunk

    Opening a Rear Door When the Trunk Security Lock is On WARNING: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Open the door from the outside. If you do not cancel the security lock, adults or older Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven children who ride in the rear will not be able to open the with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any rear door from the inside.

  • Page 113: Remote Trunk Release

    To open the trunk on a sedan from outside of the The vehicle may have a vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn the trunk release lever key clockwise or use the RKE transmitter, if equipped. located on the outboard See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on side of the driver seat.

  • Page 114: Emergency Trunk Release Handle

    Emergency Trunk Release Handle Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.

  • Page 115: Liftgate (Hatchback)

    Liftgate (Hatchback) To unlock the liftgate on a hatchback from outside of the vehicle, insert the key in the lock cylinder and turn it counterclockwise or use the RKE transmitter, WARNING: if equipped. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate.

  • Page 116: Windows

    The liftgate can also be locked or unlocked by the central door unlocking system or RKE transmitter, if equipped. See Central Door Unlocking System on page 3 7 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3 4. Windows WARNING: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.

  • Page 117: Manual Windows

    Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window. The rear windows do not open fully. Power Windows WARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys 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.

  • Page 118: Sun Visors

    Window Lockout Theft-Deterrent Systems The window lockout is Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. located with the driver This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they power window switches. do not make it impossible to steal. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 17 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.

  • Page 119: Arming The System

    When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not Content Theft-Deterrent start and the security light flashes or comes on, there Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent system. may be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. The theft-deterrent system will not arm when you lock the doors using the key or the manual door lock.

  • Page 120: Disarming The System

    3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the Disarming the System remote keyless entry transmitter. To disarm the system, do one of the following: The LED light on the transmitter will flash once. Unlock the driver's or passenger's front door using All of the doors will lock.

  • Page 121: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle

    How the System Alarm is Activated Starting and Operating Your Vehicle If a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened without using the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will flash for up to 30 seconds. New Vehicle Break-In How to Turn Off the System Alarm The vehicle does not need an elaborate...

  • Page 122: Ignition Positions

    Ignition Positions Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break The ignition switch has the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the four different positions. way in, and turn it only with your hand.

  • Page 123: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the Automatic Transmission ignition to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). gets warm.

  • Page 124: Engine Heater

    3. If the engine still will not start, or starts but then Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at stops, it could be flooded with too much gasoline. least four hours before starting. To assist you in finding Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the the cord, the vehicle will have one of the following floor and holding it there as you hold the key in...
  • Page 125 3. Plug the extension cord into a normal, grounded Attached Extension Cord 110-Volt AC outlet. 1. Turn off the engine. WARNING: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured.

  • Page 126: Automatic Transmission Operation

    3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-Volt AC outlet. Automatic Transmission Operation WARNING: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.
  • Page 127 Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is WARNING: moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift is stopped.
  • Page 128 Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with Do not drive in 2 (Second) at speeds over the engine running at high speed may damage the 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by transmission.
  • Page 129 Hold Mode When hold mode is activated, the transmission runs as follows: If the vehicle's transmission has hold mode, you can Selector Lever Position Gear Range select this mode to allow the automatic transmission to stay in a specific gear range. Third Gear Second Gear First Gear...

  • Page 130: Manual Transmission Operation

    Manual Transmission Operation You can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop Five-Speed and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch.

  • Page 131: Shift Speeds

    R (Reverse) : To back up, press down the clutch Up Shift Light pedal, lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift into Vehicles equipped with a R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while manual transmission may pressing the accelerator pedal.

  • Page 132: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake 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. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 26. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.

  • Page 133: Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)

    Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission) WARNING: WARNING: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the brake firmly set.

  • Page 134: Shifting Out Of Park

    Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Shifting Out of Park If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your Vehicles with an automatic transmission have a shift transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the interlock system. You have to apply the brake pedal vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition is in the transmission.

  • Page 135: Parking The Vehicle (Manual Transmission)

    Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before leaving the 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: When parking on level ground, place the shift lever into N (Neutral).

  • Page 136: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Parking Over Things That Burn WARNING: (Continued) WARNING: Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park may block underbody airflow or tail pipes).

  • Page 137: Running The Vehicle While Parked

    Running the Vehicle While Parked WARNING: 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 the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in WARNING: P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.

  • Page 138: Mirrors

    Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the mirrors to see a little of the side of your vehicle.

  • Page 139: Outside Power Mirrors

    Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror The control is located on WARNING: the instrument panel, left of the steering wheel. 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 the right.

  • Page 140: Storage Areas

    Storage Areas Cupholders Two cupholders are located in the center instrument The vehicle may have shopping bag hooks on each panel, below the climate control system. To use the front seatback. Lift the headrest to access the hooks. cupholder, push in on the cover, then pull it out. After use, push in the cupholder until it latches.

  • Page 141: Sunroof

    Sunroof To fully open the sunroof, press and hold the passenger side of the switch. The sunshade opens with the sunroof. To close the sunroof, press and hold the driver On vehicles with this side of the switch. The sunroof will stop if the switch is feature, the switch is released during operation.
  • Page 142 NOTES 3-38...
  • Page 143 Section 4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......4-3 Climate Controls ........4-15 Hazard Warning Flashers .
  • Page 144 Section 4 Instrument Panel Oil Pressure Light ......4-31 Audio System(s) ........4-36 Change Engine Oil Light .

  • Page 145: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument Panel Overview Tilt Wheel The tilt wheel lever is Hazard Warning Flashers located under the steering column, slightly to the left. The hazard warning flasher button is located to the right of the climate control system on the sedan. Hazard Warning Flasher: Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.

  • Page 146: 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 147: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

    As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows This instrument panel cluster light comes on while flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other the high beams are on and the ignition is turned to drivers will not see your turn signal.

  • Page 148: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers The lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to operate the windshield wipers. Move the lever to one of the following positions: HI (High Speed) : Fast wipes. LO (Low Speed) : Slow wipes.

  • Page 149: Windshield Washer

    Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer To use this feature, the ignition must be turned to ON/RUN. Pull the windshield washer/wiper lever WARNING: toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. In freezing weather, do not use your washer until The wipers will run a few times and either stop or the windshield is warmed.

  • Page 150: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on the right For vehicles with cruise control, a speed of about side of the steering wheel. 39 km/h (24 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 39 km/h (24 mph).

  • Page 151: Setting Cruise Control

    Setting Cruise Control Once the vehicle is going about 39 km/h (24 mph) or more, briefly press the RES+ button. The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays there. WARNING: If the RES+ button is held, the vehicle speed will continue to increase until the button is released or the brake pedal is applied.
  • Page 152 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. There are two ways to reduce the vehicle speed while When going up steep hills, you might have to step on using cruise control: the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle's speed.

  • Page 153: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior Lamps (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps, license plate lamp, and instrument panel lights. OFF : Turns all the lamps off, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.

  • Page 154: Fog Lamps

    The DRL system turns off when one of the following The fog lamps will also turn off when the high-beam conditions are met: headlamps are turned on. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn on The ignition is off.

  • Page 155: Dome Lamp

    Dome Lamp Accessory Power Outlet(s) The vehicle has a dome lamp located in the overhead Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in console. auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. Move the switch to the following positions: The accessory power outlet is located next to the parking brake on the center console.

  • Page 156: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter

    Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter vehicle can damage it or keep other components The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center from working as they should. The repairs would not instrument panel. To remove the front ashtray for be covered by the vehicle warranty.

  • Page 157: Clock

    Clock Climate Controls There is a digital clock located in the center of the Climate Control System instrument panel, above the center air outlets. When the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, For vehicles with these climate control systems, the the time is displayed in the digital clock.
  • Page 158 Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. Select from the following air delivery modes: (Vent) : Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. (Bi-Level) : Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets.
  • Page 159 A/C (Air Conditioning) : For vehicles with air ? (Recirculation) : This mode recirculates and helps conditioning, follow these steps to use the system. to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the Turn to the desired speed.

  • Page 160: Outlet Adjustment

    Rear Window and Outside Mirror Outlet Adjustment Defogger To open an outlet, press on its cover. Turn the cover to change the direction of the airflow. For vehicles with a rear window and outside mirror defogger, they only work when the ignition is turned Operation Tips to ON/RUN.
  • Page 161 To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the following steps: 3. Remove the filter cover by pressing in on the bottom retaining tab and pulling the cover down. 1. Open the glove box halfway down. 2. Grip the glove box by both the upper and lower sides and pull it out of its housing.

  • Page 162: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions.

  • Page 163: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster United States Manual Transmission Shown, Canada and Automatic Transmission Similar 4-21...

  • Page 164: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both The tachometer displays kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). the engine speed in revolutions per The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been minute (rpm). driven, in either kilometers (used in Canada) or miles (used in the United States).

  • Page 165: Safety Belt Reminders

    Safety Belt Reminders This chime and light are repeated if the passenger Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled.

  • Page 166: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

    Passenger Airbag Status Indicator This light comes on when the vehicle is The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See started, and it will flash Passenger Sensing System on page 2 65 for important for a few seconds. When safety information. The vehicle has a passenger airbag the light goes out this status indicator near the clock, located in the center of indicates the system is...

  • Page 167: Charging System Light

    If the words PASSENGER AIRBAG ON or the on Charging System Light symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) is enabled (may inflate). If the words PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned...

  • Page 168: Up-Shift Light

    Up-Shift Light The vehicle may have an up-shift light. United States Canada When this light comes on, shift to the next higher gear if WARNING: weather, road, and traffic conditions allow. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 3 26 for The brake system might not be working properly if more information.

  • Page 169: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light while driving, the vehicle needs service. See your will also come on when the parking brake is set. The dealer/retailer. If the regular brake system warning light light will stay on if the parking brake does not fully is not on, the brakes will still work, but the antilock release.

  • Page 170: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. United States Canada It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The vehicle may have an engine coolant temperature gage.

  • Page 171: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    When the Light Flashes First and Then is If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while On Steady the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
  • Page 172 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap two ways: allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should Light Flashing : A misfire condition has been turn the light off.

  • Page 173: Oil Pressure Light

    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs If the vehicle has low engine oil pressure, this Some state/provincial and local governments have or light will stay on after the might begin programs to inspect the emission control engine has been started, equipment on the vehicle.

  • Page 174: Change Engine Oil Light

    The oil light could also come on in three other Change Engine Oil Light situations: When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show it is working. It goes out when the ignition is turned on.

  • Page 175: Fog Lamp Light

    Fog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light If the vehicle has this This light comes on when feature, the fog lamps the high-beam headlamps light will come on when are in use. the 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 4 5 See Fog Lamps on page 4 12 for more information.

  • Page 176: Door Ajar Light

    Door Ajar Light Fuel Gage This light comes on and stays on until all doors, trunk and liftgate are closed and completely latched. United States Canada If the key is in the ignition while the driver's door is open, a warning chime sounds. The fuel gage tells about how much fuel is left when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.

  • Page 177: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Here are four things that some owners ask about. None Low Fuel Warning Light of these show a problem with the fuel gage: This light comes on when At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the vehicle is low on fuel. before the vehicle's fuel gage reads full.

  • Page 178: Audio System(S)

    Audio System(s) To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the Become familiar with the operation and controls of following pages to become familiar with its features. the audio system.

  • Page 179: Am-Fm Radio

    AM-FM Radio Finding a Station BAND : Press to choose FM, AM, or XM (if equipped). The display will show the selection. SEEK: Press to seek the next radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. SEEK: Press to seek the previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected band.

  • Page 180: Storing A Radio Station

    To use Automatic Store: button to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. 1. Press and hold AST to use Auto Store mode. If Automatic Store is used, then four pages of favorites 2.
  • Page 181 Setting the Tone (Bass/Mid/Treble) Adjusting the Treble To adjust the treble: SOUND (Bass/Mid/Treble) : Press to adjust the bass, midrange, or treble. 1. Press SOUND. Adjusting the Bass 2. Press the pushbutton below the Treb tab on the display. To adjust the bass: 3.

  • Page 182: Xm Satellite Radio Service

    Adjusting the Fade XM Satellite Radio Service To adjust the fade: XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian 1. Press SOUND. provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety 2.

  • Page 183: Radio With Cd

    Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device Radio with CD while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 5 2 for more information on driver distraction. To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the radio's 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack.

  • Page 184: Finding A Station

    Finding a Station Automatic Store function is started in the AM band, only AM stations are stored in A1 and A2. A combination of BAND : Press to choose FM, AM, or XM AM, FM and XM (if equipped) stations can be stored (if equipped).
  • Page 185 Storing a Radio Station To setup the number of favorites pages: 1. Press and hold FAV until the radio setup menu Drivers are encouraged to set up radio station favorites displays. while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations using the pushbuttons, favorites button, and steering 2.
  • Page 186 Adjusting the Midrange Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To adjust the midrange: SOUND (Balance/Fade) : Press to adjust the balance or fade. 1. Press SOUND. Adjusting the Balance 2. Press the pushbutton below the Mid tab on the display. To adjust the balance: 3.

  • Page 187: Playing A Cd

    Setting the EQ Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 4 51 later in this SOUND (Equalization) : Press to select an section for further detail. equalization setting. Playing a CD Setting the EQ To set the EQ: Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
  • Page 188 RPT (Repeat) : Press the pushbutton under the RPT TUNE (Previous Track): Press to go to the start of tab on the display to repeat the current track, RPT the current track. The track number will appear on the appears on the display. Press the pushbutton again to display.

  • Page 189: Care Of The Cd Player

    The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and properly or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a try again. CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of The format of the CD might not be compatible.

  • Page 190: Using An Mp3

    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Using an MP3 The radio system has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input MP3/WMA CD-R Disc jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone MP3 Format set into the front auxiliary input jack.
  • Page 191 An MP3/WMA CD that was recorded using no file No Folder folders can also be played. The system can support When a CD contains only compressed files, the files are up to eight folders in depth, though, keep the depth of located under the root folder.

  • Page 192: Playing An Mp3/Wma

    Playing an MP3/WMA SEEK (Next/Previous Folder) (in MP3/WMA Mode): Press to change the folder. If CD-R does not With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, insert a CD have any folders, ROOT flashes on the display for a partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls the short time.

  • Page 193: Xm Radio Messages

    XM Radio Messages Audio Steering Wheel Controls UPDATING : The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. NO SIGNAL : The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal.

  • Page 194: Radio Reception

    MODE : Press and release this button multiple times to cycle through the audio playback options that are The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, available on the vehicle. Options may include FM, AM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station XM, CD, and AUX.

  • Page 195: Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback)

    Cellular Phone Usage Backglass Antenna (Sedan) ® Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the Vehicles without OnStar have the AM-FM antenna vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the making or receiving phone calls, charging the rear window.

  • Page 196: Multi-Band Antenna

    If static is heard on the radio, when the rear window Multi-Band Antenna defogger is turned on, it could mean that a defogger ® Vehicles with OnStar have a multi-band antenna that is grid line has been damaged. If this is true, the grid line located on the roof of the vehicle.
  • Page 197 Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ..5-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....5-10 Defensive Driving .

  • Page 198: Your Driving, The Road, And The Vehicle

    Your Driving, the Road, and the Drunk Driving Vehicle WARNING: Defensive Driving Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your Defensive driving means always expect the reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment unexpected. The first step in driving defensively is to can be affected by even a small amount of wear your safety belt See Safety Belts: They Are for...

  • Page 199: Control Of A Vehicle

    For persons under 21, it is against the law in every Braking U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 26. psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time.

  • Page 200: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    The brakes might not have time to cool between hard If the vehicle has ABS, stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot this warning light comes of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and on briefly when the allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot vehicle is started.

  • Page 201: Power Steering

    Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to If the vehicle does not have ABS, use a squeeze get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease braking technique. This gives maximum braking while stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in maintaining steering control.

  • Page 202: Steering In Emergencies

    If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering the curve, while the front wheels are straight. Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.

  • Page 203: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-Road Recovery Passing The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be road onto the shoulder while driving. dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass.

  • Page 204: Driving At Night

    Skidding tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until the vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. clues such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down...

  • Page 205: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    Watch for animals. WARNING: When tired, pull off the road. Do not wear sunglasses. Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps. Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle pulling to one side.

  • Page 206: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings include: while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Allow extra following distance.

  • Page 207: Winter Driving

    Top of hills: Be alert something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident). WARNING: Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
  • Page 208 The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 5 4 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on slippery WARNING: roads, but whether the vehicle has ABS or not, apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Without Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. ABS, if the vehicle begins to slide, let up on the brake pedal a little and apply steady pedal pressure to get the This may cause exhaust gases to get inside.

  • Page 209: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice

    If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, WARNING: (Continued) Mud, Ice, or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the For more information about carbon monoxide, see vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See Engine Exhaust on page 3 32. Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 5 14.

  • Page 210: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

    Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading the Vehicle Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area It is very important to know how much weight your around the front wheels. Shift back and forth between vehicle can carry.
  • Page 211 Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment Label United States tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 6 50 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 57 .
  • Page 212 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That Locate the statement The combined weight weight may not safely exceed the available of occupants and cargo should never exceed cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle's placard.
  • Page 213 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs Weight for Weight for (453 kg) (453 kg) Example 1 = Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight @ 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg)
  • Page 214 Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passenger, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs...
  • Page 215 Tire and Loading Information amount, the number of occupant seating positions, the original equipment tires, and Label Canada the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 6 50 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 57 .
  • Page 216 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That Locate the Maximum Load amount. weight may not safely exceed the available Determine the combined weight of the driver cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in and passengers that will be riding in your Step 4.
  • Page 217 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs Weight or Maximum Weight or Maximum (453 kg) (453 kg) Load, for Example 1 = Load for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg)
  • Page 218 Refer to your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's maximum load weight. Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity...

  • Page 219: Certification Label

    Certification Label Label Example Canada A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the center pillar (B pillar), below the driver's door latch. This label tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Label Example United States Weight Rating (GVWR).
  • Page 220 If there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. If you put things inside your vehicle like See Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit suitcases, tools, packages, or anything earlier in this section. else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.

  • Page 221: Towing

    Towing Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Towing Your Vehicle Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed recommendations.

  • Page 222: Dinghy Towing

    Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing From the Front The vehicle can be towed from the front using a dolly. If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels To tow the vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged.

  • Page 223: Towing A Trailer

    4. Set the parking brake and remove the key. Dolly Towing From the Rear 5. For an automatic transmission, insert the key into the shift lock release slot and shift to N (Neutral). See Shifting Out of Park on page 3 30. 6.
  • Page 224 NOTES 5-28...

  • Page 225: Service And Appearance Care

    Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Service ..........6-3 Engine Coolant .
  • Page 226 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Inflation - Tire Pressure ......6-57 Glass Surfaces ....... . 6-81 Tire Pressure Monitor System .

  • Page 227: Service

    Service Accessories and Modifications When non dealer/non retailer accessories are added to For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, supported service people.

  • Page 228: California Proposition 65 Warning

    California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to WARNING: cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain You can be injured and the vehicle could be and/or emit these chemicals.

  • Page 229: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of The

    Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 7 16. Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it.

  • Page 230: Gasoline Octane

    Gasoline Octane California Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as California specifications.

  • Page 231: Additives

    Additives Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States in your area. We recommend that you use these are now required to contain additives that help prevent gasolines, if they comply with the specifications engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing described earlier.

  • Page 232: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Fuels in Foreign Countries WARNING: (Continued) If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away recommended in the previous text on fuel.
  • Page 233 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. WARNING: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.

  • Page 234: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it Filling a Portable Fuel Container clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has WARNING: been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.

  • Page 235: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under WARNING: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and WARNING: start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could An electric fan under the hood can start up and be burned.

  • Page 236: Hood Release

    Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the secondary hood release lever, located under the front center of the hood.
  • Page 237 To close the hood: 3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer, located on the underside of the hood. 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps Securely place the hood prop into the slot on the are on properly.

  • Page 238: Engine Compartment Overview

    Engine Compartment Overview Automatic Transmission shown, Manual Transmission similar 6-14...

  • Page 239: Engine Oil

    A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6 19. Engine Oil B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See When to Add Engine Oil If the engine oil pressure under Engine Oil on page 6 15. light comes on, check the C. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid engine oil level right away.

  • Page 240: When To Add Engine Oil

    When to Add Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark on the dipstick, add at least one liter/quart of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use.

  • Page 241: Cold Temperature Operation

    SAE 5W-30 Cold Temperature Operation SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. falls below 29°C ( 20°F), use either an SAE 5W-30 Do not use other viscosity oils such as synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 engine oil.

  • Page 242: Engine Oil Life System

    Engine Oil Life System How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change This vehicle has the Engine Oil Life System, a computer your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. system that indicates when to change the engine oil Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it can and filter.

  • Page 243: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be The engine air cleaner/filter is located in the engine unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.

  • Page 244: How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter

    How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/ See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for replacement intervals. Filter To inspect the engine air cleaner/filter, remove the filter WARNING: from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required.

  • Page 245: 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 Transmission Fluid 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. Check the automatic transmission fluid level at least twice a year.

  • Page 246: How To Add Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these How to Add Automatic Transmission steps: Fluid 1. Locate the automatic transmission dipstick which Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what is located toward the front of the engine kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended compartment, near the power steering fluid Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 12.

  • Page 247: Manual Transmission Fluid

    Manual Transmission Fluid How to Check and Add Fluid The reservoir is located near the back of the engine It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. See A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for more loss.

  • Page 248: Cooling System

    Cooling System WARNING: The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

  • Page 249: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant WARNING: The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine (240 000 km), whichever occurs first. parts, can be very hot.

  • Page 250: What To Use

    What to Use Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle WARNING: warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts.
  • Page 251 WARNING: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be between the Maximum (A) and Minimum (B) marks on the coolant surge tank.

  • Page 252: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank

    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant WARNING: Surge Tank Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling WARNING: system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot pressure cap even a little they can come out...
  • Page 253 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture remove it. to the Maximum mark on the coolant surge tank. Wait about five minutes, then check to see if the level is below the mark.

  • Page 254: Engine Overheating

    4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start Then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running. the engine and let it run until you can feel the If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. upper radiator hose getting hot.
  • Page 255 If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of WARNING: (Continued) steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and If you keep driving when your engine is to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.

  • Page 256: Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off and let the engine compartment When to Check Power Steering Fluid cool down. The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle.

  • Page 257: Windshield Washer Fluid

    What to Use Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, To determine what kind of fluid to use, see follow the manufacturer's instructions for Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 12. adding water. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.

  • Page 258: Brakes

    Brakes Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding brake fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are Brake Fluid worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary, The vehicle has one only when work is done on the brake or clutch hydraulic reservoir for both the...
  • Page 259 What to Add Notice: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed brake or clutch hydraulic system parts. For container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on example, just a few drops of mineral-based page 7 12.

  • Page 260: Brake Adjustment

    Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in drum brakes or rear disc brakes. the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 6 93.

  • Page 261: Battery

    If the vehicle has rear drum brakes and the brake pedal goes down farther than normal, the rear drum brakes DANGER: might need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories Replacing Brake System Parts contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer...

  • Page 262: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Notice: If the other vehicle's system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
  • Page 263 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on WARNING: (Continued) each vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for more information on location. sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first.
  • Page 264 the vehicle has one. Negative ( ) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not connect positive (+) to negative ( ) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too.
  • Page 265 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.

  • Page 266: Headlamp Aiming

    Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may the following: occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

  • Page 267: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb Replacement Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 49. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 6 12. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer.
  • Page 268 4. Remove the headlamp cap. 5. Release the spring that retains the bulb by loosening the screw. 10. Reinstall the headlamp assembly using the 6. Remove the old bulb and install the new bulb. three bolts. 7. Install the bulb retaining spring and tighten the screw.
  • Page 269 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 6 12 for more information. 4. Turn the front turn signal bulb socket counterclockwise. 5.
  • Page 270 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Hatchback) To replace a CHMSL bulb on the hatchback: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Hatchback) on page 3 11 for more information. 10. Reinstall the headlamp assembly using the three bolts. 2. Pull down on the lamp assembly while holding the end of the bracket.

  • Page 271: Hatchback

    Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, (CHMSL) (Sedan) Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To replace a CHMSL bulb on the sedan: To replace a taillamp, turn signal lamp, stoplamp, or back-up bulb: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 3 8 for more information.

  • Page 272: Sedan

    License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: Sedan 2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the socket. 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps. 4.

  • Page 273: Replacement Bulbs

    6. Push and turn the license plate lamp away from Windshield Wiper Blade you through the opening. Replacement 7. Reinstall the two screws holding the license plate lamp. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Wiper Blade Check for more Replacement Bulbs information.

  • Page 274: Tires

    WARNING: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your vehicle's tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 14. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.

  • Page 275: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    WARNING: (Continued) Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire's tread is badly worn, or if your vehicle's tires have been damaged, replace them.
  • Page 276 (B) DOT (Department of Transportation) Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN).

  • Page 277: Tire Size

    (B) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and Tire Size number of plies in the sidewall and under the The following illustration shows an example of a tread. typical passenger car tire size. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) The Tire Identification Number (TIN).

  • Page 278: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    (D) Construction Code A letter code is used to Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire's height indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. to its width. The letter R means radial ply construction; the Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction;...
  • Page 279 includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air alphanumeric designator which can also identify pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and maximum air pressure is molded onto the date of production.
  • Page 280 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire A tire used on Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands, passenger cars and some light duty trucks and sometimes called wear bars, that show across the multipurpose vehicles. tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains.

  • Page 281: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Inflation - Tire Pressure A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to your vehicle's original equipment tires and the operate effectively. correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold.

  • Page 282: How To Check

    How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your inflated simply by looking at them.

  • Page 283: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation

    Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper Federal Communications Commission tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to (FCC) and Industry and Science Canada maintain correct tire pressure, even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 17 for TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
  • Page 284 The tire pressure warning light may come on in cool TPMS Malfunction Light weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of off as you start to drive. This could be an early indicator the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable.

  • Page 285: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Replacement tires or wheels do not match your Tire Inspection and Rotation vehicle's original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels other than those recommended for We recommend that you regularly inspect your your vehicle could prevent the TPMS from vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs of functioning properly.
  • Page 286 WARNING: 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 287: When It Is Time For New Tires

    The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. When It Is Time for New Tires The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, cannot be repaired well because of the size or driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions location of the damage.
  • Page 288 GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep WARNING: your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle.

  • Page 289: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than Quality grades can be found where applicable on your original equipment wheels and tires, this may the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and affect the way your vehicle performs, including its maximum selection width.
  • Page 290 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 the under controlled conditions on a specified generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat government test course.

  • Page 291: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and sensors, replace them only with new GM original balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest equipment parts.

  • Page 292: Tire Chains

    Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only WARNING: when you must. Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install themon the front tires and tighten them as tightly as Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous.

  • Page 293: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING: 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 294: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire WARNING: (Continued) If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while page 4 3.

  • Page 295: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following Removing the Spare Tire and Tools example as a guide to assist you in the placement of The compact spare tire and tools you will need are wheel blocks (A). located in the trunk.
  • Page 296 3. Remove the foam tray. 5. Turn the retainer counterclockwise and remove it from the compact spare. 4. Remove the jack, the jack handle and the wheel wrench from the foam tray. 6. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 6 78 for more information.
  • Page 297 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 70. 2. If your vehicle has wheel covers, turn the four plastic caps counterclockwise by hand or by using the wheel wrench.
  • Page 298 Hatchback Sedan 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 firmly into the notch in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. 7.
  • Page 299 WARNING: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. WARNING: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
  • Page 300 13. Place the compact spare tire on the WARNING: wheel-mounting surface. WARNING: 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 Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because an accident.
  • Page 301 16. Tighten the wheel nuts WARNING: firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing.

  • Page 302: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools

    Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Compact Spare Tire Tools WARNING: WARNING: Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the This could lead to a crash and you or others could passenger compartment of the vehicle could be injured.

  • Page 303: Appearance Care

    Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do not Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on that transfer color to home furnishings may also transfer the rails which can damage the tire, wheel and other color to the vehicle's interior.

  • Page 304: Fabric/Carpet

    Do not clean the vehicle using: soil, always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil soil as possible using one of the following techniques: from any interior surface.

  • Page 305: Leather

    After the cleaning process has been completed, a paper preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the permanently change the appearance and feel of the fabric or carpet. interior and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic Leather solvents to clean the vehicle's interior because they can...

  • Page 306: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of Safety Belts Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Use a car washing soap. Do not use cleaning agents that are Keep belts clean and dry. petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives, as they can damage the paint, metal or plastic on the vehicle.

  • Page 307: Finish Care

    Finish Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually hand may be necessary to remove residue from the needed.

  • Page 308: Aluminum Wheels

    Aluminum Wheels vehicle that has aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone Notice: Using strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive carbide tire cleaning brushes. polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, could Tires damage the surface of the wheel(s).

  • Page 309: Underbody Maintenance

    Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with Although no defect in the paint job causes this, we will touch-up materials available from your dealer/retailer. repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within dealer's/retailer's body and paint shop.

  • Page 310: Service Parts Identification Label

    Service Parts Identification Label The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing This label, on the inside of the glove box, has the Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 70 and following information: Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 71.

  • Page 311: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end of short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle. and fusible thermal links.
  • Page 312 Fuses Usage B/UP LAMP PNP Switch, Reverse Lamp Switch BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used CIGAR Cigar Lighter Brake Switch, TPMS, Anti Theft CLUSTER Module DEFOG Power Mirror Unit, A/C Switch MIRROR RR DEFOG Rear Defog DOOR LOCK Door Lock...

  • Page 313: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage The engine compartment fuse block is located on the DLC, Immobilizer driver side of the vehicle, near the battery. See Engine CLUSTER/ Trunk Room Lamp, Trunk Open Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for more ROOM LAMP Switch, IPC, Room Lamp information on location.
  • Page 314 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage SJB BATT Instrument Panel Fuse Block FAN HI Cooling Fan HI Relay ACC/IG1 IGN1 Relay ABS 1 EBCM IG2/ST IGN2 Relay, Starter Relay ABS 2 EBCM 6-90...
  • Page 315 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage ACC/RAP Instrument Panel Fuse Block HDLP HI RH Head Lamp (RH) P/WINDOW 2 Power Window Switch HDLP LO LH Head Lamp (LH), I/P Fuse Block Power Window Switch WINDOW 1 HDLP LO RH Head Lamp (RH) FAN LOW Cooling Fan LOW Relay EMS 1...
  • Page 316 Relays Usage Relays Usage FRONT FOG A/CON RELAY Air Conditioner Fog Lamp RELAY ENGINE MAIN Main Power HDLP HIGH RELAY Head Lamp High RELAY ACC/RAP I/P Fuse Block HDLP LOW RELAY Head Lamp Low RELAY IGN 2 RELAY Ignition FAN HIGH Cooling Fan High RELAY FAN LOW...

  • Page 317: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 12 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 318 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Automatic and 1.6L L4 0.039-0.043 inch (1.0-1.1 mm) Manual 6-94...
  • Page 319 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......7-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..7-12 Introduction .

  • Page 320: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. Introduction See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 14. Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary driving limits.

  • Page 321: Scheduled Maintenance

    The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants year and the oil life system must be reset. Your dealer/ on page 7 12 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on retailer has trained service technicians who will perform page 7 14.
  • Page 322 Maintenance Maintenance Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on Perform all services described in Maintenance . page 6 15. An Emission Control Service. Steering and suspension inspection. Visual Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or on page 6 25.

  • Page 323: Additional Required Services

    Automatic transmission fluid level check and Additional Required Services adding fluid, if needed. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 6 21. At Each Fuel Stop Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil on Cleaner/Filter on page 6 19.
  • Page 324 Once a Year First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 9. Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park) Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine mechanism check.
  • Page 325 First Engine Oil Change After Every First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles 160 000 km/100,000 Miles Automatic transmission fluid and filter change Timing belt replacement. (severe service only) for vehicles mainly driven in Valve clearance adjustment. heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or First Engine Oil Change After Every mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a...
  • Page 326 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance Maintenance Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. Engine coolant level check. Windshield washer fluid level check. Tire inflation pressures check. Tire wear inspection. Rotate tires. Fluids visual leak check. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). Brake system inspection.

  • Page 327: Owner Checks And Services

    Owner Checks and Services 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only Starter Switch Check in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift WARNING: lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal down...

  • Page 328: 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. WARNING: For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
  • Page 329 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 P (Park) Mechanism parking brake. Check To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the WARNING: regular brake pedal.

  • Page 330: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid Hydraulic (GM Part No. U.S. 12377967, in Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part Brake System Canada 89021320). number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Windshield ®...
  • Page 331 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Manual (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Hinges Transmission Canada 88901242) or lubricant Canada 10953474). Shift Linkage meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Weatherstrip Lubricant Category LB or GC-LB.

  • Page 332: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96536696 A3081C Engine Oil Filter 93185674 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 96962173 Spark Plugs 96476119...

  • Page 333: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine Drive Belt Routing 7-15...

  • Page 334: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading 7-16...
  • Page 335 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading 7-17...
  • Page 336 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading 7-18...
  • Page 337 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ... 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ......8-14 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .

  • Page 338: Customer Assistance And Information

    Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your plate at the top left of the instrument panel and dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any concerns with the visible through the windshield. sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be Dealership name and location.
  • Page 339 If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The relief available to you. program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an You can contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the...

  • Page 340: Online Owner Center

    My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. Online service and maintenance records My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as Find Pontiac dealers for service nationwide address and phone number for each of your Exclusive privileges and offers preferred GM dealers/retailers.

  • Page 341: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty)

    Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes 1-800-263-3777 (English) to write or e-mail Pontiac, the letter should be 1-800-263-7854 (French) addressed to: 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))

  • Page 342: Calling For Assistance

    Mexico, Central America and Caribbean The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico details, or to determine your vehicle's eligibility, visit and U.S. Virgin Islands) Customer gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Assistance...

  • Page 343: Services Provided

    Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Highway: Tow to the nearest Pontiac dealer for Limited Warranty. Pontiac and General Motors of warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes and cannot be driven.

  • Page 344: Services Not Included In Roadside Assistance

    Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to jump Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North start a dead battery. America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: If There is a limit of six requests per year.

  • Page 345: Scheduling Service Appointments

    Scheduling Service Appointments Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact repairs are required. your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle scheduling a service appointment and advising your Limited Warranty.

  • Page 346: Collision Damage Repair

    Public Transportation or Fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage Reimbursement beyond the completion of the repair. If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a public transportation is used instead of the dealer's courtesy rental.

  • Page 347: Repair Facility

    Collision Parts GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with warranty. the same materials and construction methods as the Repair Facility parts with which your vehicle was originally built.

  • Page 348: If A Crash Occurs

    If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the require you to have insurance that assures repairs with tow truck operator or write down the driver's name, Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) the service's name, and the phone number.
  • Page 349 Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your private collision repair facility to fix the damage, insurance company may initially value the repair using make sure you are comfortable with them.

  • Page 350: Detroit, Mi

    General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Call 1-800-762-2737, or write: Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Pontiac Customer Assistance Center (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to P.O. Box 33172 http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:...

  • Page 351: Service Manuals

    In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write: Warranty Booklet. General Motors of Canada Limited RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7...

  • Page 352: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    Vehicle Data Recording and to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in Privacy this vehicle is designed to record such data as: How various systems in your vehicle were Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated operating computers that record information about the vehicle s...

  • Page 353: Onstar

    GM will not access this data or share it with others Radio Frequency Statement except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal response to an official request of police or similar Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with...
  • Page 354 NOTES 8-18...

  • Page 355: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped

    Antenna Backglass ........4-53 Accessories and Modifications .
  • Page 356 Ashtray ..........4-14 Break-In, New Vehicle .

  • Page 357: Carbon Monoxide

    Carbon Monoxide Child Restraints (cont.) Engine Exhaust ........3-32 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Liftgate .
  • Page 358 Climate Control System ......4-15 Outlet Adjustment ....... . 4-18 Damage Repair, Collision .
  • Page 359 Driving (cont.) Engine (cont.) Highway Hypnosis ....... . 5-10 Coolant ......... . . 6-25 Hill and Mountain Roads .
  • Page 360 Flat Tire, Storing ........6-78 Fluid Gages Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 361 Headlamps (cont.) Instrument Panel Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Brightness ........4-12 Lamps .
  • Page 362 Liftgate Locks Carbon Monoxide ....... . . 3-11 Central Door Unlocking System ....3-7 Lights Door .
  • Page 363 Mirrors Outlet Adjustment ....... . . 4-18 Manual Rearview ....... . . 3-34 Outlets Outside Convex Mirror .

  • Page 364: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A

    Power Reclining Seatbacks ....... . .2-6 Electrical System ....... . . 6-86 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .
  • Page 365 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ....... 2-51 Safety Belts Right Front Seat Position .
  • Page 366 Specifications and Capacities ..... . 6-93 Tires ..........6-50 Speedometer .
  • Page 367 Towing Recreational Vehicle ......5-25 Vehicle Towing a Trailer ........5-27 Control .
  • Page 368 Windshield Washer ..........4-7 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators .

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