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  • Page 2 2010 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual In Brief ..........1-1 Object Detection Systems .
  • Page 3 2010 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual Appearance Care ......6-111 Customer Assistance Information ....8-1 Vehicle Identification .
  • Page 4: Canadian Owners

    General Motors of Canada index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it of what is in the manual and the page number where it appears in this manual.
  • Page 5: Vehicle Symbols

    Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means Do manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or Not, Do not do this, or reduce them.
  • Page 6: Vehicle Symbol Chart

    Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols that may be found on : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the symbol, refer to the index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Airbag Readiness Light : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Air Conditioning...
  • Page 7 NOTES...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ........1-2 Vehicle Features .
  • Page 9 Instrument Panel...
  • Page 10 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 21. L. Horn on page 4 3. B. Cruise Control on page 4 8 (If Equipped). M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 92 (If Equipped). C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 4. N.
  • Page 11: Initial Drive Information

    Initial Drive Information Press to lock all doors. This section provides a brief overview about some of Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. the important features that may or may not be on your Press and hold for approximately specific vehicle.
  • Page 12: Canceling A Remote Start

    When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on The power door lock and remain on as long as the engine is running. The switches are on the front doors will be locked and the climate control system may doors.
  • Page 13: Seat Adjustment

    Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats 1. Lift the bar under the seat to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows.
  • Page 14 Power Seats Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever to release the seatback. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward. 2. Move the seatback to where you want it and release the lever. Raise or lower the front of the seat, or the entire seat, by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.
  • Page 15: Second Row Seats

    Second Row Seats Power Lumbar Press the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. The seatbacks can be folded flat. See Power Lumbar on page 2 6. For detailed instructions for lowering the seatback(s), see Split Folding Rear Seat on page 2 11.
  • Page 16: Safety Belt

    Heated Seats Safety Belt On vehicles with this feature, the controls are located on the climate control panel. Press the button to turn the heated seat on to the high Refer to the following sections for important information setting, a second time to go to the low setting, and a on how to use safety belts properly.
  • Page 17: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag

    Sensing System for Passenger Mirror Adjustment Airbag Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off Controls for the outside the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain power mirrors are located conditions. The driver airbags and roof rail airbags are on the driver door not affected by this.
  • Page 18: Interior Mirror

    Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind the vehicle. To avoid glare from the headlamps behind you, push the tab, located at the base of the mirror, toward you for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.
  • Page 19: Interior Lighting

    Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps The front and rear dome lamps turn on when any door is opened. To turn on all dome lamps with the doors closed, turn the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel located to the right of the steering wheel and above the radio, completely to the right.
  • Page 20: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    P: This position is the momentary Off/On switch for the Windshield Wiper/Washer Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when the vehicles with an automatic transmission are in P (Park) and vehicles with a manual transmission have the parking brake set and the vehicle is not moving.
  • Page 21: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls (Delay/Intermittent Speed Sensitive): When the lever is in the delay position, turn the band up for more The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. be controlled with this system. During intermittent wiping mode, the delay cycle time is sensitive to vehicle speed.
  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    Vehicle Features : For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA Radio(s) song. Song title information will be displayed on the top line of the display while the artist information will be displayed on the bottom line, if the information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback.
  • Page 23: Satellite Radio

    Setting the Clock Satellite Radio To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3) XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the and USB port or Radio with a Single CD (MP3) player: 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
  • Page 24: Steering Wheel Controls

    Press the CD/AUX button to play audio from the : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press portable player. again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than ® two seconds to interact with the OnStar or Bluetooth See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack and Using the systems.
  • Page 25: Vehicle Personalization

    Driver Information Center (DIC) Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the The DIC display is located at the bottom of the DIC buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of These features include: many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu.
  • Page 26: Storage Compartments

    Cruise Control Storage Compartments Vehicles with a panel/cargo cover feature can be The cruise control buttons adjusted into four positions. are located on the left side of the steering wheel. : On/Off. RES+: Press to resume or accelerate speed. SET : Press to set or decrease speed. For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4 8.
  • Page 27: Power Outlets

    Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. There are two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel below the climate controls and at the rear of the center console. There may be another outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side.
  • Page 28: Performance And Maintenance

    Performance and Maintenance Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control system assists with Traction Control System (TCS) directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every The traction control system limits wheel spin. The time the vehicle is started.
  • Page 29 Tire Pressure Monitor You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be System (TPMS).
  • Page 30: Resetting The Oil Life System

    Engine Oil Life System For vehicles with the 2.2L (VIN Code V) or 2.4L (VIN Code B) engines, you can also reset The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life the system as follows: based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message 1.
  • Page 31: 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 Chevrolet, you are automatically Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This...
  • Page 32: 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 33: Onstar Steering Wheel Controls

    The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle OnStar Steering Wheel Controls information. This information is automatically sent to an This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be OnStar call center when is pressed, is pressed, used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See or if the airbags or ACR system deploy.
  • Page 34: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints ........2-2 Where to Put the Restraint .
  • Page 35: 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 36 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 seat has head rests that can be adjusted up and down.
  • Page 37: Front Seats

    Front Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. Manual Seats 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the WARNING: desired position and release the bar. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 38: Power Seat

    Seat Height Adjuster Power Seat Driver's Seat with Power Seat Control and Power If your vehicle has this feature, the driver's seat height Lumbar shown adjuster is located on the outboard side of the seat. If the vehicle has a power seat, the control used to To raise the seat, move the lever upward repeatedly operate it is located on the outboard side of the driver's until the seat is at the desired height.
  • Page 39: Power Lumbar

    Power Lumbar Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the driver's and passenger's heated seat buttons are located on the climate control panel below the fan switch. Driver's side button shown, Passenger's side button similar Press the button once to turn the heated seat to the If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on high setting.
  • Page 40: 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 41 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 42: Passenger Folding Seatback

    Passenger Folding Seatback WARNING: Your vehicle has a front passenger seat that folds flat. Things you put on this seatback can strike and WARNING: injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving. If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is To fold the seatback, do the following:...
  • Page 43 To raise the seatback to an upright position: 1. Pull up on either lever. 2. Push the seatback up until it is in a locked position. WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
  • Page 44: Rear Seats

    Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat The seatbacks can be folded flat. To lower the rear seatback(s): 1. Move the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in an upright position so it does not interfere with folding the rear seatback forward. 2.
  • Page 45 5. Pull up on the knob located on the top of the seatback on the outboard side to release the seatback. 2-12...
  • Page 46 To raise the rear seatback(s): WARNING: WARNING: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could A safety belt that is improperly routed, not cause injury to the person sitting there. Always properly attached, or twisted will not provide the pull forward on the top of the seatback at the area protection needed in a crash.
  • Page 47: 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 with safety belts.
  • Page 48: Why Safety Belts Work

    A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so Why Safety Belts Work serious that even buckled up, a person would not When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of it goes.
  • Page 49 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 2-16...
  • Page 50 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 2-17...
  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see Seats in the Index.
  • Page 62 To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the belt should return to its stowed position. shoulder belt. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety the way.
  • Page 63 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front driver and right front passenger seating positions. outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt safety belt assembly.
  • Page 64: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. If not, they are available through your dealer/retailer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
  • Page 65 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
  • Page 66 WARNING: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. 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 67: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety Belt Extender Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be should use it. seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/ retailer will order you an extender.
  • Page 68: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt Older Children until the child passes the below fit test: Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
  • Page 69 Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? WARNING: A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross Never do this. the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
  • Page 70 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 71: Infants And Young Children

    Infants and Young Children infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes child restraints. infants and all other children. Neither the distance Children who are not restrained properly can strike traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
  • Page 72 WARNING: (Continued) in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. WARNING: Never do this.
  • Page 73 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? WARNING: A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during Selection of a particular restraint should take into a crash, infants need complete support.
  • Page 74: Child Restraint Systems

    Child Restraint Systems WARNING: A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint A young child's hip bones are still so small that with the seating surface against the back of the the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain infant. low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
  • Page 75 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 76: Where To Put The Restraint

    When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the Where to Put the Restraint instructions that come with the restraint which may be According to accident statistics, children and infants on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint manual.
  • Page 77 A label on the sun visor says, Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front. This is because the risk to WARNING: (Continued) the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear WARNING: seat, even if the airbag is off.
  • Page 78: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)

    Lower Anchors and Tethers for Lower Anchors Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
  • Page 79: Top Tether Anchor

    Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
  • Page 80 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor (Top Tether Anchor): Seating position with a top Locations tether anchor. (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Front Passenger Seat Panel and Rear Seat Delete Models Rear Seat To assist you in locating...
  • Page 81 To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, this symbol is located next to each top tether anchor. On vehicles equipped with rear seats, the top tether anchor symbols for the rear outboard positions are on the lower side of the quarter panels. The top tether Vehicles with Rear Seats anchor symbols for the rear center position are on the The rear outboard top tether anchors are located on the...
  • Page 82 When the top tether anchor is being used for a child If the vehicle is a panel van equipped with a cargo restraint, do not use the same anchor to secure cargo. partition, see the Cargo Partition Owner Manual Supplement for the top tether anchor location and routing instructions.
  • Page 83: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System

    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the WARNING: LATCH System WARNING: Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchor or attachment to come loose or even anchors, the child restraint will not be able to break during a crash.
  • Page 84 Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that against the vehicle s safety belts. This may damage the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped.
  • Page 85 2. 3. To secure a child restraint in the front 2. 6. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether passenger position, only if your vehicle according to your child restraint instructions does not have rear seats, find the top tether and the following instructions: anchor located on the passenger side cargo If the position you are...
  • Page 86: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear

    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear If the position you are using has an adjustable Seat Position headrest or head restraint and you are using a When securing a child restraint in a rear seating single tether, raise the position, study the instructions that came with the child headrest or head restraint restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
  • Page 87 If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 43. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
  • Page 88 6. If the 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 45 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
  • Page 89: 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 43.
  • Page 90 If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child accomodate a rear facing child restraint, a rear-facing restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle, attached.
  • Page 91 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 92 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and 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 45 for more information.
  • Page 93: Airbag System

    Airbag System Even if you do not have a right front passenger seat in your vehicle there is still an active frontal airbag in the The vehicle has the following airbags: right side of the instrument panel. Do not place cargo in front of this airbag.
  • Page 94 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: WARNING: WARNING: Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be You can be severely injured or killed in a crash seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 95 There is an airbag WARNING: readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag Children who are up against, or very close to, any symbol. 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 96: Where Are The Airbags

    Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 2-63...
  • Page 97 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 98: When Should An Airbag Inflate

    When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the could inflate at a different crash speed than if the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right vehicle hits a moving object.
  • Page 99 In addition, your vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags. Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to impacts, near-frontal impacts, or rear impacts. crash severity. Your vehicle has an electronic frontal A roof-rail airbag is intended to deploy on the side sensor, which helps the sensing system distinguish of the vehicle that is struck or if the sensing system between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe...
  • Page 100: What Makes An Airbag Inflate

    What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the the occupant more gradually.
  • Page 101: What Will You See After An Airbag

    What Will You See After an Airbag WARNING: Inflates? After the frontal airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the quickly that some people may not even realize an air. This dust could cause breathing problems for airbag inflated.
  • Page 102 In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, WARNING: windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an may have also damaged important functions in airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and...
  • Page 103: Passenger Sensing System

    Passenger Sensing System When the system check is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will be If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the page 4 28.
  • Page 104 If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will WARNING: accommodate a rear facing child restraint, a rear facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle, even if the airbag is off. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off seriously injured or killed if the right front the right front passenger frontal airbag if:...
  • Page 105 The passenger sensing system is designed turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag WARNING: anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat. When If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to stays on, it means that something may be wrong...
  • Page 106 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 107 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: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
  • Page 108 Additional Factors Affecting System A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: Operation The passenger sensing system may turn off the Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps seat.
  • Page 109: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped immediately. If the airbag readiness light is lit, do Vehicle not install a child restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 27 for Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced.
  • Page 110 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 70.
  • Page 111: 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 27 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 112: 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 system After a Crash 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 113 NOTES 2-80...
  • Page 114 Section 3 Features and Controls Keys ..........3-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle .
  • Page 115 Section 3 Features and Controls Object Detection Systems ..... . . 3-44 Rear Storage Area ......3-48 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) .
  • Page 116: 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 117: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System

    The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store try this: this information in a safe place, not in your vehicle. Check the distance.
  • Page 118 Pressing may arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3 19. (Unlock): Press once to unlock the driver door. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps to indicate unlocking has occurred. See UNLOCK HORN under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4 54 for more information.
  • Page 119: Battery Replacement

    Remote Rear Door Operation (Panel) : Press and hold for about one second to open the rear driver side door. : Press and hold for about one second to open the rear passenger side door. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work.
  • Page 120: Remote Vehicle Start

    Remote Vehicle Start (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start. Your vehicle may have a remote start feature. This To start the engine using the remote start feature: feature allows you to start the engine from outside the 1.
  • Page 121 If the remote start procedure is used again before The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: the first 10 minute time frame has ended, the first The remote start system is disabled through 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second the DIC.
  • Page 122: Doors And Locks

    Doors and Locks WARNING: (Continued) Door Locks Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be WARNING: overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
  • Page 123: Power Door Locks

    Power Door Locks Delayed Locking This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors The power door lock and liftgate when the power door lock switch or remote switches are located on keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. the driver's and front passenger's door next to If any door is open when locking the vehicle, three...
  • Page 124: Automatic Door Lock

    Automatic Door Lock Rear Door Security Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the doors Vehicles with rear door security locks prevent automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out passengers from opening the rear doors from the of (P) Park for a vehicle with an automatic transmission. inside.
  • Page 125: Lockout Protection

    To open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the Lockout Protection following: If you press the power door lock switch when the key is 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will transmitter, the power door lock switch, or by lifting lock and the driver's door will unlock.
  • Page 126: Liftgate

    Liftgate WARNING: To lock the liftgate from the outside, press the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. To unlock the liftgate with the RKE, press the unlock Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven button twice within five seconds.
  • Page 127 Manual Liftgate Release 2. Locate the release lever on the latch. To manually open the liftgate, do the following: The lever is located about three inches (7.62 cm) behind the trim in the access hole. 1. Remove the trim plug, located on the inside of the liftgate near the center.
  • Page 128 Push the release lever rearward. 4. The liftgate will unlatch when the lever is pushed rearward. Push the liftgate to open. 3. Insert a tool into the access hole. 5. Reinstall the trim plug. 3-15...
  • Page 129: Windows

    Windows WARNING: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
  • Page 130: Power Windows

    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. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or Driver's Side Shown killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
  • Page 131: Sun Visors

    Express-Down Window Sun Visors The driver's window switch has an express-down To block out glare, swing down the visor(s). The sun feature that allows the window to be lowered without visors can also be detached from the center mount and holding the switch.
  • Page 132: Disarming The System

    Content Theft-Deterrent The security light turns on to indicate that arming has been initiated. Once the system is armed, the security Your vehicle may have a light flashes once every three seconds. content theft-deterrent If the security light flashes twice per second, a door alarm system.
  • Page 133: Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer

    ® How to Turn Off the System Alarm PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation To turn off the system alarm, do one of the following: ® Press the lock button on the RKE transmitter. Your vehicle has PASS-Key III+ (Personalized The system will then re-arm itself. Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 134 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to To program the new key: be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, 1. Verify that the new key has a stamped on it. you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6 119.
  • Page 135: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle

    Avoid making hard stops for the first Starting and Operating Your 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time Vehicle the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. New Vehicle Break-In Follow this breaking-in guideline every time Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate...
  • Page 136: Ignition Positions

    Ignition Positions 9 (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the steering column when the key is removed. The key can only be removed in LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.
  • Page 137 (ON/RUN): This is the position in which you can Column Lock Release operate the electrical accessories and to display some For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to The switch stays in this position when the engine is LOCK/OFF and ignition key to be removed in case of a running.
  • Page 138: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)

    Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off. Audio System Power Windows, if equipped Sunroof, if equipped The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY.
  • Page 139: Starting Procedure

    Manual Transmission Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START position The shift lever should be in N (Neutral) and the parking immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to the floor and damage the cranking motor, and drain the and start the engine.
  • Page 140: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine Coolant Heater WARNING: The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up in cold weather condition at or below 0°F ( 18°C). Vehicles Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could with am engine coolant heater should be plugged in at cause an electrical shock.
  • Page 141: Automatic Transmission Operation

    Automatic Transmission Operation WARNING: If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift There are several lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake different positions for the firmly set.
  • Page 142 Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
  • Page 143 D (Drive): This position is for normal driving with the PERFORMANCE SHIFTING: If the vehicle has this automatic transmission. It provides the best fuel feature, it can detect a change in driving patterns economy. If you need more power for passing and while in the Intermediate position.
  • Page 144: Manual Transmission Operation

    Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern for SS models. Here is how to operate the manual transmission: This is the shift pattern for standard models. Notice: Do not rest your hand on the shift lever while driving. The pressure could cause premature wear in the transmission.
  • Page 145: Shift Speeds

    2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly moving forward could damage the transmission. let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle pedal.
  • Page 146 Up-Shift Light No Lift Upshift (SS Models) If the vehicle has the 2.0L turbo engine and manual If the vehicle has a manual transmission, transmission, it has the capability of No-Lift Upshifts. there may be an up-shift This feature maximizes vehicle acceleration by allowing you to shift the transmission to a higher gear without light.
  • Page 147: Parking Brake

    To utilize this feature: Parking Brake 1. Accelerate the vehicle by fully depressing the accelerator pedal. 2. Just prior to reaching the maximum engine speed, quickly complete the upshift utilizing the clutch while keeping the accelerator pedal fully applied. A quicker shift maneuver gives the best performance.
  • Page 148 To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal WARNING: down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. If the front passenger seat back is folded down, If you forget to release your parking brake, a chime will the armrest may make it awkward to grab and sound and a warning message will be displayed when...
  • Page 149: 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 150: Shifting Out Of Park (Automatic Transmission)

    Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.
  • Page 151: Parking The Vehicle

    If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with Parking the Vehicle low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. (Manual Transmission) See Jump Starting on page 6 41 for more information. Before leaving the vehicle, fully press the clutch pedal To shift out of P (Park): down, move the shift lever into R (Reverse), and firmly 1.
  • Page 152: Engine Exhaust

    Engine Exhaust WARNING: (Continued) WARNING: If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) Drive it only with the windows which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely down.
  • Page 153: 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 154: Mirrors

    Mirrors Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from Manual Rearview Mirror behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it started.
  • Page 155: Compass Calibration

    Compass Calibration To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find the current location and variance zone If after a few seconds the display does not show a number on the following zone map. compass direction, (N for North for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass.
  • Page 156: Outside Power Mirrors

    Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror Controls for the outside WARNING: power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. 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 157: Object Detection Systems

    Object Detection Systems WARNING: (Continued) Rear Vision Camera (RVC) So if you do not use proper care before backing The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, Read this entire section before using it. bicyclist, or pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury, or death.
  • Page 158 Turning the Rear Vision Camera System Rear Vision Camera Location Off or On The camera is located in the rear of the vehicle. To turn off the rear vision camera system, press and hold , located on the inside rearview mirror, until the left indicator light turns off.
  • Page 159 A. View displayed by the camera. B. Corner of the rear bumper. When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: The RVC is turned off. See Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off earlier in this section.
  • Page 160: Storage Areas

    The rear vision camera system display in the rearview Storage Areas mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions. If this occurs the left Glove Box indicator light on the mirror will flash. A slow flash may indicate a loss of video signal, Lift up on the glove box lever to open it.
  • Page 161: Rear Storage Area

    Rear Storage Area Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover The vehicle could have an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can be adjusted into four positions. The vehicle could also have two rear storage areas that can be used for small items. 3-48...
  • Page 162 To use the panel in the lowest position: The panel can be used in this position if additional space above the panel is needed. Cargo can be placed on top of the panel in this position. 1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the lower guides.
  • Page 163: Roof Rack System

    The center position is with the front corners placed in Roof Rack System the lower guides and the rear corners placed in the The vehicle may have a roof rack system. upper guides. Do not load cargo on the panel in this position.
  • Page 164: Convenience Net

    For vehicles with a roof rack, the rack can be used to Convenience Net load items. For roof racks that do not have crossrails The vehicle may have a convenience net. The metal included, GM Certified crossrails can be purchased as rings in the cargo area can be used to attach the an accessory.
  • Page 165: Sunroof

    Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operate the sunroof are located in the headliner. There is a rod that hooks into place to prop open the lid. Push the rod towards the lid to unhook it and lower the lid.
  • Page 166 Express Open: To express open the power sunroof, Close: To close the power sunroof, operate the controls fully press the driver's side switch rearward once. To according to one of the following: stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than From the open position, press and hold the driver's to the express-open position, press the switch again, in side sunroof switch forward.
  • Page 167 NOTES 3-54...
  • Page 168 Section 4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......4-3 Climate Controls ........4-18 Hazard Warning Flashers .
  • Page 169 Section 4 Instrument Panel Fog Lamp Light ....... . 4-39 Audio System(s) .
  • Page 170: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument Panel Overview Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted before Hazard Warning Flashers driving. (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble.
  • Page 171: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

    Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change.
  • Page 172: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

    Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. This indicator light appears on the instrument panel cluster when the high beams are on. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the pull the turn signal lever toward you.
  • Page 173: Windshield Washer

    Windshield Washer (Delay/Intermittent Speed Sensitive): When the lever is in the delay position, turn the band up for more To wash the windshield, press the button at the end of frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. the lever until the washers begin. During intermittent wiping mode, the delay cycle time is sensitive to vehicle speed.
  • Page 174: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

    Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Delay): Press to turn on the intermittent wiping setting that has a longer delay. The rear window (Washer Fluid): Press to wash and wipe the washer/wiper button is window. located on the instrument panel below the climate The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir controls.
  • Page 175: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km (25 mph) or WARNING: more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 40 km (25 mph). If you leave your cruise control on when you are The brake must be applied at least one time, after the not using cruise, you might hit a button and go...
  • Page 176: Resuming A Set Speed

    J (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system When the brakes are applied or the clutch pedal is on and off. The indicator light on the button comes on used, the cruise control shuts off. when the cruise control is on and goes off when the If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction cruise control is turned off.
  • Page 177 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the 1.
  • Page 178: Headlamps

    Erasing Speed Memory AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): Automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, The cruise control set speed memory is erased when and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. night.
  • Page 179: Headlamps On Reminder

    When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated While the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker headlamps will immediately turn off. They also turn lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be on. off 15 seconds after the windshield wiper control is For vehicles with an Automatic Transmission, the DRL turned off.
  • Page 180: Fog Lamps

    There is a delay in the transition between the daytime Fog Lamps and nighttime operation of the automatic lamp control For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is located on the system so that driving under bridges or bright overhead instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel.
  • Page 181: Instrument Panel Brightness

    Instrument Panel Brightness Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside the vehicle turn on when any door The control for this feature is opened. These lamps will fade out after about is located to the right of 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or the steering wheel and when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
  • Page 182: Electric Power Management

    Electric Power Management EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output This vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase an advanced control system. It estimates the battery's engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever temperature and state of charge and then adjusts the needed.
  • Page 183: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Accessory Power Outlet(s) Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in Accessory power outlets can be used to connect blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlet.
  • Page 184 Rear Power Plug for Converters This plug can be used to supply power to commercial converters and contains four different circuits. The functions of these circuits are as follows; a 40 Amp battery service, a 10 Amp Accessory or Run service, a 15 Amp Delayed Accessory service and a Ground circuit.
  • Page 185: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter

    Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. Climate Control System To use the lighter, located on the instrument panel below the climate controls, push it in all the way and The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can let go.
  • Page 186 (Off): Turn the fan control to this position to turn (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some the fan off. air directed to the windshield and side windows. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the moisture.
  • Page 187: Rear Window Defogger

    For quick cool down on hot days: This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent 1. Select outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. 2. Select The air conditioning compressor also comes on. Recirculation is not available in floor, defog and defrost 3.
  • Page 188: Outlet Adjustment

    The rear window defogger turns off approximately Outlet Adjustment 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on Turn the outlets and move the outlet vanes to change again, the defogger only runs for approximately seven the direction of the airflow and to open and close the minutes before turning off.
  • Page 189 To access the passenger compartment air filter: 1. Open and empty the glove box. 3. Pull the three tabs of the filter access door down and open the access door downward. 2. Press both glove box stops outward to let the glove box drop open completely.
  • Page 190: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges 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 gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions.
  • Page 191: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster United States Manual Transmission Cluster shown, Automatic, SS and Canada similar 4-24...
  • Page 192: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the speed in both kilometers The tachometer per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). displays the engine speed in revolutions The vehicle's odometer works together with the Driver per minute (rpm). Information Center (DIC). Trip A and Trip B can be set on the odometer.
  • Page 193: Safety Belt Reminders

    Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light reminder light, several seconds after the engine is When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, the front passenger to buckle their safety belt.
  • Page 194: Airbag Readiness Light

    Airbag Readiness Light WARNING: The system checks the airbag's electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check If the airbag readiness light stays on after the includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and means the airbag system might not be working...
  • Page 195: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

    Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status to let you know the status of the right front passenger indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the frontal airbag.
  • Page 196: Charging System Light

    Charging System Light Up-Shift Light This light comes on briefly The vehicle may have an when the ignition key is up-shift light. turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays When this light comes on, shift to the next higher gear if on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem weather, road, and traffic conditions allow.
  • Page 197: Brake System Warning Light

    Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two stays on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it parts.
  • Page 198: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    Antilock Brake System (ABS) If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely Warning Light possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system.
  • Page 199: Enhanced Traction System (Ets)

    Enhanced Traction System (ETS) If the indicator/warning light is on and not flashing, the ETS system could have been disabled. Check all Indicator/Warning Light related Driver Information Center (DIC) messages to determine whether the system has been turned off or if For vehicles with the the system is not working properly and the vehicle Enhanced Traction...
  • Page 200: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)/Traction Control System (Tcs) Indicator/Warning Light

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ If the light comes on and stays on, the TCS and potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Traction Control System (TCS) Check the DIC messaging to determine which system Indicator/Warning Light is turned off, or not working. If the system is not working, the vehicle needs service.
  • Page 201: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

    Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Warning Light The vehicle has an engine coolant This light comes on briefly temperature gauge. while starting the vehicle. With the ignition turned to ON/RUN, this gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/ retailer.
  • Page 202: Tire Pressure Light

    Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady For vehicles with a tire This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire pressure monitoring Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a system, this light comes minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the on briefly when the engine...
  • Page 203 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while two ways: the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected.
  • Page 204 Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Light On Steady: An emission control system Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling Diagnosis and service might be required.
  • Page 205: Oil Pressure Light

    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running,...
  • Page 206: Security Light

    Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance Fog Lamp Light can damage the engine. The repairs would not be The fog lamp light comes covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the on when the fog lamps maintenance schedule in this manual for changing are in use.
  • Page 207: Fuel Gauge

    The gauge moves a little when the vehicle turns a Fuel Gauge corner or speeds up. The fuel gauge indicates The gauge does not go back to empty when the about how much fuel is ignition is turned off. left in the fuel tank. For the fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 6 125.
  • Page 208: Reconfigurable Performance

    This gauge displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine's combustion chamber. It is automatically centered at zero every time the engine is started. Actual vacuum or boost is displayed from this zero point. Changes in ambient pressure, such as driving in mountains and changing weather, will slightly change the zero reading.
  • Page 209 Region A Gauge and Speedometer SPEEDOMETER & G FORCE : The G FORCE meter displays lateral acceleration. While turning right, Displays G forces are felt on the left, and vice versa. PEAK values are stored indefinitely, and can be reset with Change the information displayed in Region A by a press and hold of the RPD knob while viewing the turning the knob either clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • Page 210 Readouts #2 FUEL PRESSURE: Displays fuel pressure as measured by a sensor on the output of the TIRE PRESSURES: Displays the last gauge tire high-pressure fuel pump. pressures recorded from each of the wheel mounted tire INDICATORS pressure sensors. Readouts #3 The indicators come on when the corresponding function is actively working to stabilize or control the BAROMETER: Displays ambient air pressure as...
  • Page 211: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU allows for the appearance of each display screen to be customized. Turn the knob to scroll through the screens to reach the SETUP MENU. Press and release the knob to activate the SETUP MENU. This indicator comes on when Competitive Driving Mode (A) has been set using the traction control switch.
  • Page 212 SETUP MENU Options CONTRAST: While the contrast slider is highlighted, press the knob to allow adjustment. Turn the knob to GAUGE APPEARANCE: While the gauge is adjust the contrast of the screen. Press the knob again highlighted, press the RPD knob. Then turn the when the desired contrast is reached.
  • Page 213: Driver Information Center (Dic)

    Driver Information Center (DIC) Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for one second, then release the buttons to Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The enter the personalization menu. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4 54 for more information.
  • Page 214 TRIP A or TRIP B MPG (L/100 KM) AVG (Average) Press the information button until TRIP A or TRIP B Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM) display. These modes show the current distance AVG displays. This mode shows how many miles per traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
  • Page 215: Tire Pressure

    AV (Average) SPEED Tire Pressure Press the information button until AV SPEED displays. If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor System This mode shows the vehicle's average speed in miles (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
  • Page 216: Check Gas Cap

    AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF CHECK GAS CAP This message displays if the automatic headlamp This message displays if the fuel cap has not been fully system is disabled with the headlamp switch. See tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to make sure that it is Automatic Headlamp System on page 4 12 for more on properly.
  • Page 217: Door Ajar

    CRUISE ENGAGED ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ACTIVE This message displays when the cruise control system If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), is active. See Cruise Control on page 4 8 for more this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the information.
  • Page 218: Launch Control

    ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), This message displays if the Remote Keyless Entry this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the (RKE) transmitter battery is low. Replace the battery in instrument panel cluster comes on solid when ESC the transmitter.
  • Page 219: Power Steering

    LOW TRACTION SERVICE AIR BAG If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System This message displays when there is a problem with (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your displays and the ETS light or the ESC/TCS light on the dealer/retailer immediately.
  • Page 220 SERVICE TRACTION SVC (Service) TIRE MONITOR If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor System (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is displays and a chime sounds when the system is not not working properly.
  • Page 221: Dic Vehicle Personalization

    TRACTION OFF To change feature settings, use the following procedure: Entering Personalization Menu If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message 1. Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is stopped. displays and the ETS light or the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when the To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is system is turned off.
  • Page 222: Remote Start

    Personalization Menu Modes REMOTE START If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows OIL LIFE RESET remote start to be turned off or on. Remote start allows When this feature is displayed, you can reset the you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using engine oil life system.
  • Page 223: Unlock Horn

    LOCK HORN UNLOCK HORN This feature, which allows the vehicle's horn to chirp This feature, which allows the vehicle's horn to chirp every time the lock button on the Remote Keyless on the first press of the unlock button on the Remote Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be enabled or disabled.
  • Page 224 LIGHT FLASH DELAY LOCK This feature, which allows the vehicle's exterior hazard/ This feature, which delays the actual locking of the turn signal lighting to flash every time the lock or unlock vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter LOCK appears on the display, press and hold the is pressed, can be enabled or disabled.
  • Page 225 AUTO UNLK (Unlock) UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transmission Only) This feature, which allows the vehicle to automatically unlock certain doors, can be enabled or disabled. When This screen displays only if your vehicle has an AUTO UNLK appears on the display, press and hold the automatic transmission and DRIVER or ALL is selected reset button for at least one second to scroll through the for the AUTO UNLK feature.
  • Page 226 EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS LANGUAGE This feature, which allows the vehicle's exterior This feature allows you to select the language in which perimeter lighting to turn on each time the unlock the DIC will display. When LANGUAGE appears on the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter display, press and hold the reset button for at least is pressed, can be enabled or disabled.
  • Page 227: Audio System(S)

    Audio System(s) Notice: Contact your dealer/retailer before adding any equipment. Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the Adding audio or communication equipment could following pages to become familiar with its features. interfere with the operation of the vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them.
  • Page 228: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock With Date Display Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port, and Without Date Display Radio with Single CD (MP3) Player AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CD Player To set the time and date: To set the time: 1.
  • Page 229: Radio(S)

    The date does not automatically display. To see the Radio(s) date press while the radio is on. The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1.
  • Page 230 Radio Data System (RDS) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display.
  • Page 231: Playing The Radio

    Playing the Radio Finding a Station (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and BAND: Press to choose between FM1, FM2, AM, off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. or XM (if equipped) on the Radio with CD (Base). Press to choose between FM, AM, XM (if equipped) on Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): Radios with the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port or the Radio...
  • Page 232 ¨ For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strong signal in the selected band. press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA ¨...
  • Page 233 FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below pressing the softkey located below the displayed the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio page numbers.
  • Page 234 Storing a Radio Station as a Preset To adjust the tone settings on the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port or the Radio with CD (MP3): Radios that have numbered pushbuttons store radio 1. Press until the tone control tabs display. stations as presets.
  • Page 235: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)

    The radio may also be capable of adjusting all tone 3. Turn to adjust the highlighted setting. The and speaker controls to the middle position by highlighted setting can also be adjusted by pressing for more than two seconds until the radio pressing either SEEK arrow.
  • Page 236 Finding a Category (CAT) Station Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category: (XM Satellite Radio Service Only) 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. CAT (Category): The radio may have the CAT button 2.
  • Page 237: Loading A Cd

    Radio Messages Loading a CD Calibration Error: Displays if the radio is no longer Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The calibrated properly for the vehicle. The vehicle must be player pulls it in and the CD begins playing. returned to your dealer/retailer for service.
  • Page 238 ¨ BAND: Press to listen to the radio while a CD is SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future or press multiple times to continue moving forward listening.
  • Page 239: Care Of Cds

    CD Messages Care of CDs CHECK DISC: If an error message displays and/or the Store CD(s) in their original cases or other protective CD comes out, it could be for one of the following cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The reasons: CD player scans the bottom of the disc.
  • Page 240: Using The Auxiliary Input Jack

    Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an (1/8 in) cable to the radio's front auxiliary input jack. attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, When a device is connected, press the radio CD/AUX the CD player could be damaged.
  • Page 241: Using An Mp3

    Using the USB Port Using an MP3 Radio's with a USB port can control a USB storage Format ® device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs. See Using an MP3 on page 4 74 for information about Radios that have the capability of playing MP3's can how to connect and control a USB storage device or play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a CD-R...
  • Page 242 USB Supported File and Folder Structure Order of Play The radio supports: Tracks are played in the following order: Up to 700 folders. Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in Up to 8 folders in depth.
  • Page 243 Preprogrammed Playlists FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced CDs that have preprogrammed playlists that were volume and the elapsed time of the file displays. created using WinAmp , MusicMatch , or Real Release FWD to resume playing.
  • Page 244: Connecting A Usb Storage Device ® Or Ipod

    When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files Connecting a USB Storage Device in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on ® or iPod the second line of the display. Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB alphabetical order and begins playing files by that artist.
  • Page 245: Using Softkeys To Control A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod

    Using the Radio to Control a USB Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod Storage Device or iPod The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to using the radio buttons and knobs and display song control the functions listed below.
  • Page 246 Genres 3. Press to select the desired folder. If there is Songs more then one folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the desired folder is reached. Composers 4. Turn to scroll through the files in the selected To select files: folder.
  • Page 247: Xm Radio Messages

    Repeat Functionality (Shuffle All Songs / Shuffle Songs): Press the softkey below to shuffle all songs on the To use Repeat: USB storage device or iPod. Press the softkey below to select between (Shuffle Album): Press the softkey below Repeat All and Repeat Track. shuffle all songs in the current album on an iPod.
  • Page 248 Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and CAT Not Found: There are no channels available for processing audio and text data. No action is needed. the selected category. The system is working properly. This message should disappear shortly. XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle could Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in have previously been in another vehicle.
  • Page 249: Bluetooth

    ® Bluetooth Audio System When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system, sound Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth comes through the vehicle's front audio system capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the and receive phone calls.
  • Page 250: Pairing A Phone

    Pairing Pairing a Phone A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system in vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to responds with Ready followed by a tone. the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone 2.
  • Page 251: Storing Name Tags

    Listing All Paired and Connected Phones Linking to a Different Phone 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2.
  • Page 252 Using the Store Command 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with The store command allows a phone number to be About to store <name tag>. Does that stored without entering the digits individually. sound OK? .
  • Page 253: Deleting Name Tags

    3. Say the first digit to be stored. The system will Using the Directory Command repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. The directory command lists all of the name tags stored Continue entering digits until the number to be by the system.
  • Page 254: Making A Call

    3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The system Making a Call responds with Would you like to delete, Calls can be made using the following commands: <name tag>? Please say yes or no . Dial If the name tag is correct, say Yes to delete the name tag.
  • Page 255 Using the Digit Dial Command 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with OK, calling, <name tag> and responds with Ready followed by a tone.
  • Page 256: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a Call Three Way Calling When an incoming call is received, the audio system Three Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
  • Page 257: Bluetooth System

    To Mute a call To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Bluetooth System 1. Press . The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. The cellular phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. 2.
  • Page 258 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call (DTMF) Tones 1. Press . The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is used 2.
  • Page 259: Other Information

    Other Information Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Vehicles with audio ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by steering wheel controls General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and could differ depending on trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 260 To change radio stations: To navigate folders on an iPod or USB device: Press and release to go to the next or 1. Press and hold while listening to a song previous radio station stored as a preset. until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display.
  • Page 261: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Frequency interference and static can occur during Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that normal radio reception if items such as cell phone automatically works to reduce interference, some static chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills,...
  • Page 262: Fixed Mast Antenna

    Cellular Phone Usage Satellite Radio Antenna System Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's the vehicle.
  • Page 263 NOTES 4-96...
  • Page 264 Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ..5-2 Driving at Night ....... . 5-17 Defensive Driving .
  • Page 265: 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. Defensive driving means always expect the Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and unexpected. The first step in driving defensively judgment can be affected by even a small amount is to wear your safety belt See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 14.
  • Page 266: 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 30. psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time.
  • Page 267: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in feel changes or the brake pedal feels hard to push, the spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, system might not be receiving the intended brake boost rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. and the SVC BRAKE SYSTEM DIC message may be The brakes might not have time to cool between hard displayed.
  • Page 268: Braking In Emergencies

    Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Braking in Emergencies Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what that requires hard braking.
  • Page 269: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    Brake Assist Electronic Stability Control (ESC) If this vehicle has ESC with ABS, it also has a Brake The vehicle has an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping system which combines antilock brake, and traction and or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving stability control systems that help the driver maintain conditions.
  • Page 270 The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is This light flashes on the automatically enabled whenever the vehicle is started. instrument panel cluster To assist the driver with vehicle directional control, when the ESC system is especially in slippery road conditions, always leave the on and activated.
  • Page 271: Competitive Driving Mode

    When the ESC system is turned off, the TRACTION Competitive Driving Mode OFF and ESC OFF messages appear, and the (SS Models Only) ESC/TCS light comes on to warn the driver that both traction control and ESC are disabled. The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the ESC/TCS button on the console two times It is recommended that the system remain on for normal quickly.
  • Page 272: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    Launch Control (SS Models Only) Traction Control System (TCS) Launch Control is a form of traction control, to control The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that tire spin while launching the vehicle during closed track limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery events and competitive driving.
  • Page 273: Traction Control Operation

    If the vehicle is in cruise control while TCS begins to To turn the system off or limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically on, press and release the disengage. The cruise control can be re-engaged when ESC/TCS button located road conditions allow.
  • Page 274: Enhanced Traction System (Ets)

    Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle are allowed to Adding non dealer/non retailer accessories can affect spin excessively while the ESC/TCS, ABS and the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Brake warning lights and the SERVICE ESC and/or Modifications on page 6 3 for more information. SERVICE TRACTION messages are displayed, the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) differential could be damaged.
  • Page 275 If the ETS indicator/warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the transmission shift lever is in any position other than L (Low), the vehicle may need service. When this light is on solid, the system will not limit wheel spin.
  • Page 276: Electric Power Steering

    transmission is shifted to L (Low) or R (Reverse) to turn Steering the system off, the indicator/warning light and Electric Power Steering TRACTION OFF will come on in L (Low). But the system will not turn off right away. It will wait until there If the engine stalls while driving, the power steering is no longer a current need to limit wheel spin.
  • Page 277: Steering Tips

    Steering Tips speed as possible from a collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. available. Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and vehicle speed.
  • Page 278: 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 279 Skidding If the vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the ESC might activate. See Electronic Stability Control In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. (ESC) on page 5 6. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and gravel, or other material is on the road.
  • Page 280: Racing Or Other Competitive Driving

    Racing or Other Competitive Driving Night driving tips include: Drive defensively. See your warranty book before using your vehicle for Do not drink and drive. racing or other competitive driving. After reviewing your warranty book, please see the GM Performance Parts Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside website or catalog and contact the race sanctioning rearview mirror.
  • Page 281: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and your vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid going fast enough.
  • Page 282: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
  • Page 283: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING: Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
  • Page 284: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving If the vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5 9 or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on Driving on Snow or Ice page 5 11, it improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads, but slow down and adjust your driving to Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the the road conditions.
  • Page 285 Blizzard Conditions WARNING: (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 6. Open a window about 5 cm (two inches) on To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air.
  • Page 286: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand

    To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine WARNING: off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can really uncomfortable from the cold.
  • Page 287: 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. Turn off any traction system. vehicle can carry.
  • Page 288 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also lists the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation, see Tires on page 6 54 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 63.
  • Page 289 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
  • Page 290 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Maximum Vehicle Maximum Vehicle 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs Capacity Weight for Capacity Weight for (453 kg) (453 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant 1,000 lbs Weight @ 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg) Weight @ 200 lbs...
  • Page 291: Certification Label

    positions. The combined weight of the driver, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The passengers, and cargo should never exceed your GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all vehicle's maximum vehicle capacity weight. occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the Certification Label maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
  • Page 292: Towing

    Overloading the vehicle may cause Notice : WARNING: (Continued) damage. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle. If you put things inside your vehicle like Do not leave an unsecured child restraint suitcases, tools, packages, or anything in your vehicle.
  • Page 293: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Recreational Vehicle Towing Dinghy Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
  • Page 294: Dolly Towing

    To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is Dolly Towing being towed, remove the following fuse from the floor ® console fuse block: 8 (Ignition Switch, PASS Key III+). See Floor Console Fuse Block on page 6 120 for more information.
  • Page 295: Towing A Trailer (Automatic Transmission)

    Towing a Trailer Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, (Automatic Transmission) acceleration, braking, cooling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. WARNING: The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
  • Page 296: Pulling A Trailer

    Pulling A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: The weight of the trailer Here are some important points: The weight of the trailer tongue There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make The total weight on the vehicle's tires sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live Weight of the Trailer...
  • Page 297: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
  • Page 298 Trailering may be limited by the vehicle's ability to carry Since the rear axle already weighs 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg), tongue weight. Tongue weight cannot cause the vehicle adding 1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the total to 3,975 lbs to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or (1 803 kg).
  • Page 299 But the effect on the rear axle must still be considered. Hitches Because the rear axle now weighs 3,100 lbs (1 406 kg), It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. 900 lbs (408 kg) can be put on the rear axle without Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are exceeding RGAWR.
  • Page 300: Driving With A Trailer

    Safety Chains Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, Always attach chains between the vehicle and the lamps, tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure...
  • Page 301: Driving On Grades

    Backing Up Driving on Grades Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Notice: Do not tow on steep continuous grades Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher than the left.
  • Page 302: Parking On Hills

    Parking on Hills Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: WARNING: start the engine, shift into a gear, and Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer release the parking brake. attached can be dangerous.
  • Page 303: Towing A Trailer (Manual Transmission)

    Maintenance When Trailer Towing Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a The cooling system may temporarily overheat during trailer. See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating Index for more information. Things that are especially on page 6 34.
  • Page 304 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Service ..........6-3 Cooling System .
  • Page 305 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care When It Is Time for New Tires ....6-71 Weatherstrips ....... . . 6-114 Buying New Tires .
  • Page 306: 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 307: 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 308: 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 14. Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it.
  • Page 309: Gasoline Octane

    If the vehicle has the 2.2L L4 engine (VIN Code B) or acceleration could be slightly reduced, and a slight the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code V), you can use either audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to knock, might be heard.
  • Page 310: California Fuel

    California Fuel experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Detergent Gasoline. Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent California specifications.
  • Page 311: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

    Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low Only vehicles that have the 2.2L L4 engine emissions can contain an octane-enhancing additive (VIN Code B) or the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code V) called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl can use 85% ethanol fuel (E85). We encourage the (MMT);...
  • Page 312: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    To ensure quick starts in the wintertime, the E85 fuel Notice: Some additives are not compatible with must be formulated properly for your climate according E85 fuel and can harm the vehicle's fuel system. to ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble Do not add anything to E85.
  • Page 313: Filling The Tank

    Filling the Tank WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling.
  • Page 314 WARNING: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
  • Page 315 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The WARNING: diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
  • Page 316: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING: (Continued) WARNING: Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in Contact should be maintained until the filling is the vehicle.
  • Page 317: 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 318: Hood Release

    Hood Release 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push To open the hood, do the following. the secondary hood release lever to the left. 1. Pull the interior hood It is located under the release lever with this front center of the symbol on it.
  • Page 319: Engine Compartment Overview

    Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L engine (2.2L engine similar), here is what you will see: 6-16...
  • Page 320 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Adding G. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Checking Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 6 19. page 6 36. H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brakes on B.
  • Page 321 When you open the hood on the 2.0L L4 engine, this is what you will see: 6-18...
  • Page 322: Engine Oil

    A. Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 6 28. Engine Oil B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Checking Engine Oil Cleaner/Filter on page 6 25. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Adding It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on fuel fill.
  • Page 323: When To Add Engine Oil

    When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This 2.2L L4 Engine and 2.0L L4 Engine section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil 2.4L L4 Engine crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 6 125.
  • Page 324: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use

    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils meeting these requirements should have For Vehicles With the 2.2L or the starburst symbol on 2.4L L4 Engine the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has Look for three things: been certified by the American Petroleum GM6094M Institute (API).
  • Page 325 For Vehicles with the 2.0L L4 Engine Only Oils meeting these requirements should have Look for three things: the starburst symbol on GM4718M the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has This vehicle's engine requires a special oil meeting been certified by the ®...
  • Page 326: Engine Oil Life System

    Cold Temperature Operation Engine Oil Life System For Vehicles With the 2.2L or When to Change Engine Oil 2.4L L4 Engine This vehicle has the Engine Oil Life System, a computer If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature system that indicates when to change the engine oil falls below 20°F ( 29°C), use either an SAE 5W-30 and filter.
  • Page 327 If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must 3. Press the information button to scroll through the be changed at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since the last available personalization menu modes until the oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system DIC display shows OIL LIFE RESET.
  • Page 328: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    What to Do with Used Oil How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L and 2.4L Engines) Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
  • Page 329 Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may How to Inspect the Engine Air choose to have this done at the dealer/retailer service Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Engine Only) department. To inspect or replace the filter, do the following: 1. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow sensor, PCV hose, and both ducts.
  • Page 330: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    To inspect or replace the filter, do the following: Automatic Transmission Fluid 1. Remove the screws that hold the housing and It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. cover together and lift off the cover. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid 2.
  • Page 331: Manual Transmission Fluid

    Manual Transmission Fluid Cooling System It is not necessary to check the manual transmission The Cooling System allows the engine to maintain the fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason correct working temperature. for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to a dealer/retailer for service.
  • Page 332: Engine Coolant

    ® Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL WARNING: cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 miles) An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 333: What To Use

    What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: WARNING: Gives freezing protection down to 34°F ( 37°C), outside temperature. Adding only plain water to the cooling system can Gives boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C), engine temperature.
  • Page 334: Checking Coolant

    Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it. The tank is located in the engine compartment toward the front of the engine on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
  • Page 335: How To Add Coolant To The Cooling System

    How to Add Coolant to the Cooling WARNING: System An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can WARNING: start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot away from any underhood electric fan.
  • Page 336 If no coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank, add coolant at the pressure cap as follows: 1. Remove the pressure cap when the cooling system, including the pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
  • Page 337: Engine Overheating

    7. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the Engine Overheating upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine engine cooling fan. overheating. 8. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator You will find a coolant temperature warning light and a filler port may be lower.
  • Page 338 If Steam Is Coming From The Engine If No Steam Is Coming From The Compartment Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be WARNING: too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
  • Page 339: Adding Washer Fluid

    If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the Adding Washer Fluid overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer Open the cap with the displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive washer symbol on it. the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe Add washer fluid until the vehicle distance from the car in front of you.
  • Page 340: Brakes

    Brakes Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the brake Brake Fluid linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove fluid, as The brake master cylinder and, on manual transmission necessary, only when work is done on the brake/clutch vehicles, the clutch hydraulic system use the same...
  • Page 341 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 10.
  • Page 342: 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 6 125.
  • Page 343: Battery

    Replacing Brake System Parts DANGER: The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.
  • Page 344: 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 the with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
  • Page 345 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the Locate the remote positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on negative ( ) ground that vehicle. terminal, marked GND ( ), which is You will not see the battery of your vehicle under located at the front of the hood.
  • Page 346 WARNING: WARNING: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if once the engine is running.
  • Page 347 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or positive (+) terminal location on the vehicle with removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal occur and damage the vehicle.
  • Page 348: Headlamp Aiming

    To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles: It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer/retailer for service if the headlamps need to be 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the re-aimed. It is possible however, to re-aim the vehicle that had the dead battery.
  • Page 349 Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly. To adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 6 15 for more information. 4.
  • Page 350 The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. Driver Side Shown 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which tape line.
  • Page 351: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 53. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs WARNING: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
  • Page 352 To replace the headlamp, turn signal, or parking 3. Reach in behind the wheel well liner and locate the lamp bulb: bulb to be changed. 1. Turn the wheel to access the wheel well. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the lamp assembly.
  • Page 353: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)

    Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp bulb: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 13. 4. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket. 5. Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until it clicks.
  • Page 354: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up

    Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 13. and Back-up Lamps A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp B. Back-up Lamp 2. Remove the cover in the rear cargo area of the vehicle to access the bulbs.
  • Page 355: License Plate Lamp

    4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. License Plate Lamp 5. Install a new bulb. When installing the bulb socket To replace one of these bulbs: into the assembly, line up the tabs with the slots in 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the the bulb assembly.
  • Page 356: Replacement Bulbs

    5. Push and turn the license plate back through the Replacement blades come in different types and are fascia opening. removed in different ways. For the proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on 6. Reinstall the two screws holding the license plate page 7 12.
  • Page 357: Tires

    Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement Tires 1. Remove the protective cap from the wiper arm. Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires If the protective cap is not removed before lifting made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever the wiper arm, the wiper arm could be damaged. have questions about your tire warranty and 2.
  • Page 358 Low-Profile Performance Tire WARNING: (Continued) If your vehicle has P225/45R18 size tires, they are classified as low profile performance tires. These Underinflated tires pose the same tires are designed for very responsive driving on danger as overloaded tires. The resulting wet or dry pavement.
  • Page 359: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Tire Sidewall Labeling (A) Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular Useful information about a tire is molded into its tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, sidewall. The examples below show a typical and service description.
  • Page 360 (D) Tire Identification Number (TIN) The letters and numbers following DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
  • Page 361 (B) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and (E) Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or number of plies in the sidewall and under the compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi tread. (420 kPa). For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation - Tire Pressure on (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) The letters...
  • Page 362: Tire Size

    Tire Size (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements. The following illustration shows an example of a For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as typical passenger vehicle tire size. shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide.
  • Page 363: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Tire Terminology and Definitions Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat pressing outward on each square inch of the tire.
  • Page 364 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 24. curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward Normal Occupant Weight The number of...
  • Page 365 Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading manufacturer's recommended tire inflation Standards) A tire information system that pressure as shown on the tire placard. provides consumers with ratings for a tire's See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 63 and traction, temperature, and treadwear.
  • Page 366: 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 367: How To Check

    How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your properly inflated simply by looking at them.
  • Page 368: 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 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 369 A Tire and Loading Information label shows the size of If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible your vehicle's original equipment tires and the correct and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure inflation pressure for your vehicle's tires when they are shown on the tire loading information label.
  • Page 370: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message

    One or more TPMS sensors are missing or TPMS Malfunction Light and Message damaged. The DIC message and the TPMS The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of malfunction light should go off when the TPMS the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the sensors are installed and the sensor matching system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light process is performed successfully.
  • Page 371: Tpms Sensor Matching Process

    TPMS Sensor Matching Process 3. Press and hold the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, at the Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. same time, for about five seconds to start the Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors TPMS learn mode.
  • Page 372: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    8. The driver side rear turn signal comes on to Tire Inspection and Rotation indicate that corner sensor is ready to be learned. We recommend that you regularly inspect your Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs of procedure in Step 5.
  • Page 373 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6 65. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 125. WARNING: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts When rotating the vehicle's tires, always use the become loose after time.
  • Page 374: When It Is Time For New Tires

    When It Is Time for New Tires You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, You can see the indicators at three or more places driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions around the tire.
  • Page 375: Buying New Tires

    Buying New Tires GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for will help keep your vehicle performing most like it your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed did when the tires were new.
  • Page 376 Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring WARNING: system could give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC Spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non TPC Spec rated tires may If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the give a low pressure warning that is higher or lower wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after than the proper warning level you would get with...
  • Page 377: 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 could the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and affect the way your vehicle performs, including its maximum section width.
  • Page 378 All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to braking traction tests, and does not include Federal Safety Requirements In Addition To acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak These Grades. traction characteristics. 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...
  • Page 379: 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 380: Tire Chains

    Used Replacement Wheels WARNING: (Continued) WARNING: Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on the Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous. vehicle and tire size combination and road You cannot know how it has been used or how far conditions.
  • Page 381: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from WARNING: the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go.
  • Page 382 Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor WARNING: kit instructions. The kit includes: Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
  • Page 383: Tire Sealant

    Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the Punctured Tire label adhered to the compressor. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage.
  • Page 384 Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat 6. Plug the power plug (G) into the accessory power on page 6 77. Do not remove any objects that have outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other penetrated the tire.
  • Page 385 9. Press the on/off (A) button to turn the tire sealant Notice: If the recommended pressure cannot be and compressor kit on. reached after approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven farther. The tire is too severely The compressor will inject sealant and air into damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit the tire.
  • Page 386 14. Replace the tire valve stem cap. If the tire pressure has fallen more than 10 psi (68 kPa) below the recommended inflation 15. Replace the sealant/air hose (F), and the power pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too plug (G) back in their original location.
  • Page 387: Not Punctured

    Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor 2. Unwrap the air only hose (E) and the power plug (G). Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire 3. Place the kit on the ground. (Not Punctured) Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only the ground so the hose will reach it.
  • Page 388 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running 11. Press the on/off button (A) to turn the tire sealant while using the air compressor. and compressor kit off. 8. Turn the selector switch (B) counterclockwise to Be careful while handling the tire sealant and the Air Only position.
  • Page 389: Removal And Installation Of The Sealant Canister

    Removal and Installation of the Sealant 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer/retailer. Canister 5. Push the new canister into place. To remove the sealant canister: 6. Screw the connector (B) to the canister (A). 7.
  • Page 390: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit Storage

    Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the rear compartment storage area. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 13. 2. Lift the storage cover. 3. Turn the retainer clockwise and remove the tire sealant and compressor kit.
  • Page 391: 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 392: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack, wheel wrench, and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the floor of the cargo area. To remove the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 13 for more information.
  • Page 393 5. Remove the spare tire by placing your hands at the four and eight o'clock positions. Gently pull it up and out of the trunk. See Compact Spare Tire on page 6 110. 6. Remove the wing nut that holds the jack. Then remove the jack, wheel wrench, and flat tire strap.
  • Page 394 Turn the plastic wheel nut counterclockwise to loosen Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel the wheel wrench from the jack. wrench to extend the handle. 6-91...
  • Page 395: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire (All Models Except Ss)

    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (All Models Except SS) 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 88 for more information. 3. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head to fit over the car flange under the down arrow markings on the rocker panel.
  • Page 396 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 397 5. Remove all the wheel WARNING: nuts and take off the flat tire. 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.
  • Page 398 8. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of 6. Remove any rust or dirt the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by from the wheel bolts, hand until the wheel is held against the hub. mounting surfaces and spare wheel.
  • Page 399: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare

    10. 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 400 To change the rear road tire: Rear Tire Changing Procedure 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 88 for more information. 3. Position the jack on the rear position and raise the jack lift head to fit over the car flange under the down arrow markings on the rocker panel.
  • Page 401 WARNING: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 402 5. Remove all the wheel WARNING: (Continued) nuts and take off the tire. to the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
  • Page 403 WARNING: WARNING: Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel tightened can cause the wheels to become loose could fall off, causing a crash. or come off.
  • Page 404 11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. To change the front flat tire: Front Tire Changing Procedure 1. Perform a rear tire change by removing the rear 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts tire and installing the compact spare tire in the rear on the front flat tire.
  • Page 405 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 406: Tire (Ss Model)

    5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 6. Install the tire. 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the tire. 6-103...
  • Page 407 7. Remove any rust or dirt WARNING: from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and wheel. 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.
  • Page 408 WARNING: (Continued) specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 6 125 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.
  • Page 409: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools

    Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Tools To store the flat tire: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 13 for more information. WARNING: 2. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the cover back on.
  • Page 410 5. Route the loop end of the strap (C) through one of the cargo tie-downs (A) located in the rear of the vehicle. 6. Route the hook (B) through the loop (C). 7. Pull the strap to tighten it around the cargo tie-down (A).
  • Page 411 9. Attach the strap to the cargo tie-downs in the rear of the vehicle. 10. Slide the buckle to tighten the tie-down strap. Steel Wheel 8. Route the hook end of the strap through the wheel. 6-108...
  • Page 412 Storing the Compact Spare Tire and 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 3 13 for more information. Tools 2. Install the strap (F) on the floor of the spare tire Use the diagram as a guide for storing the compact compartment.
  • Page 413: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have the full-size tire repaired or replaced at your convenience. Of course, it is best to WARNING: replace the spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
  • Page 414: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle, could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window Interior Cleaning defogger. When cleaning the glass on the vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner. The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often.
  • Page 415: Fabric/Carpet

    Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with To clean: degreasers can leave residue that streaks and 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per club soda. gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps.
  • Page 416: Leather

    Leather commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to permanently change the appearance and feel of the remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, interior and are not recommended.
  • Page 417: Weatherstrips

    Weatherstrips Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton silicone grease with a clean cloth.
  • Page 418: Windshield And Wiper Blades

    Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is paint finish on the vehicle.
  • Page 419: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels

    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, and Trim chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on The vehicle may have either aluminum or them because they could damage the surface.
  • Page 420: Tires

    Tires Underbody Maintenance To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and/or tires.
  • Page 421: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label This label, on the inside of the glove box, has the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) following information: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle. Electrical System This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side.
  • Page 422: Headlamp Wiring

    The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to Fuses and Circuit Breakers add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 76 and short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on and fusible thermal links.
  • Page 423: Floor Console Fuse Block

    Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located on the passenger side of the floor console behind the forward panel. The panel has four clips, one in each corner. Pull the panel to disconnect the four clips, and access the fuses.
  • Page 424 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuse Puller Empty Empty Electric Power Steering, Steering Wheel Control Empty Sunroof Empty Empty Empty Empty Amplifier Audio System Cluster XM Radio , OnStar ® Ignition Switch, PASS-Key III+ Engine Control Module, Transmission Stoplamp Control Module Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Door Locks ®...
  • Page 425: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Body Control Module 3 The underhood fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment. Lift the cover to access the Starting System fuse/relay block. Body Control Module 2 Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components Rear Power Plug (Panel Van Only), on the vehicle may damage it.
  • Page 426 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Power Windows Antilock Brake System (Option) Power Seat (Option) Windshield Wiper Diode Cooling Fan Windshield Wiper Engine Control Module Horn Cam Phaser (Turbo Only) Antilock Brake System (Option) Engine Control Module, Transmission Instrument Panel, Ignition Antilock Brake System (Option) Driver Side High-Beam Injectors, Ignition Module Canister Vent...
  • Page 427 Relays Usage Relays Usage Rear Defogger Relay Windshield Wiper Air Conditioning Clutch Fog Lamps (Option) Empty Horn Rear Wiper Parking Lamps Liftgate Release Windshield Wipers Fuel Pump Headlamp Low-Beam Empty Headlamp High-Beam Powertrain A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Relay, and a Rear Daytime Running Lamps Access Panel Door Interlock Relay (Panel Van only), Starting System...
  • Page 428: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Maintenance Replacement Parts 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 429 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Automatic 2.0L L4 Engine 0.035 in (0.90 mm) Manual Automatic 2.2L L4 Engine 0.040 in (1.01 mm) Manual Automatic 2.4L L4 Engine 0.040 in (1.01 mm) Manual 6-126...
  • Page 430 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......7-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..7-10 Introduction .
  • Page 431: Maintenance Schedule

    are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal Maintenance Schedule driving limits. use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane Introduction on page 6 6. Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary WARNING: to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be...
  • Page 432: Scheduled Maintenance

    Rotation of New Tires Your dealer/retailer has trained service technicians who will perform this work and reset the system. If the To maintain ride, handling, and performance of the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle, it is important that the first rotation service vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last for new tires be performed when they have 8 000 to service.
  • Page 433 Maintenance Maintenance Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on Perform all services described in Maintenance . page 6 19. 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 29.
  • Page 434: Additional Required Services

    Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or Once a Year every 12 months, whichever occurs first). More Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and frequent replacement may be required if vehicle is Services on page 7 8. driven regularly under dusty conditions. Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park) 2.2L and 2.4L Engines: Engine air cleaner filter mechanism check.
  • Page 435 First Engine Oil Change After Every First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles 240 000 km/150,000 Miles Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill, cooling system and cap pressure check, and First Engine Oil Change After Every cleaning of outside of radiator and air conditioning 80 000 km/50,000 Miles...
  • Page 436 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. 2.2L and 2.4L Engines: Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only).
  • Page 437: Owner Checks And Services

    Owner Checks and Services down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way Starter Switch Check down, your vehicle needs service. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock WARNING: Control System Check When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle WARNING: could move suddenly.
  • Page 438: Ignition Transmission Lock Check

    Ignition Transmission Lock Check WARNING: (Continued) While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition roll.
  • Page 439: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ® Engine Cooling water and use only DEX-COOL Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part System Coolant. See Engine Coolant on number, or specification can be obtained from your page 6 29.
  • Page 440 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic DEXRON -VI Automatic Hood Latch Transmission Transmission Fluid. Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock Latch, Pivots, Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Cylinders Spring Anchor, requirements of NLGI #2,...
  • Page 441: 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 2.0L Engine 15909459 2.2L and 2.4L Engines 22731072 A3054C Engine Oil Filter 12605566...
  • Page 442: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine Drive Belt Routing Dotted line shows routing for vehicles without air conditioning. 7-13...
  • Page 443: 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 7-14...
  • Page 444 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading 7-15...
  • Page 445 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading 7-16...
  • Page 446 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ... 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ......8-13 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .
  • Page 447: Customer Assistance And Information

    Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with visible through the windshield. the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle Dealership name and location.
  • Page 448 If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, The program provides for the review of the facts you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may relief available to you.
  • Page 449: 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 Chevrolet dealers for service nationwide address and phone number for each of your Exclusive privileges and offers preferred GM dealers/retailers.
  • Page 450: Customer Assistance For Text

    Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 gmcanada.com Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet, the letter should be 1-800-263-7854 (French) addressed to: 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))
  • Page 451: Calling For Assistance

    Mexico, Central America and The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more Caribbean Islands/Countries details, or to determine your vehicle's eligibility, visit (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Islands) Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
  • Page 452: Services Provided

    Emergency Tow From a Public Road or In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for permission from the owner is not covered. warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven.
  • Page 453: Scheduling Service Appointments

    Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must Services Not Included in Roadside be over 250 km from where your trip was started to Assistance qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. copy of the repair orders.
  • Page 454: Courtesy Transportation Program

    If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service Transportation Options department immediately, keep driving it until it can be Warranty service can generally be completed while scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM is safety-related.
  • Page 455: Collision Damage Repair

    Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, supported by original receipts. See your dealer for change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any information regarding the allowance amounts for time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs.
  • Page 456: Insuring Your Vehicle

    of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, Insuring Your Vehicle may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle's Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with originally designed appearance and safety performance, comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There however, the history of these parts is not known.
  • Page 457: If A Crash Occurs

    Gather the important information you will need from If a Crash Occurs the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. number, driver's license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Check to make sure that you are all right.
  • Page 458: Reporting Safety Defects

    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Reporting Safety Defects Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, United States Government GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of If you believe that your vehicle has a defect choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
  • Page 459: Canadian Government

    Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains Chevrolet Motor Division instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center your vehicle. P.O. Box 33170 Owner Information Detroit, MI 48232-5170...
  • Page 460: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Vehicle Data Recording and Warranty Booklet. Privacy RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. computers that record information about the vehicle s RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee performance and how it is driven.
  • Page 461: Event Data Recorders

    Event Data Recorders Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash near crash-like situations, such as an airbag...
  • Page 462: Navigation System

    Navigation System Radio Frequency Statement If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio system may result in the storage of destinations, frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with information.
  • Page 463 NOTES 8-18...
  • Page 464: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped

    Antenna Fixed Mast ........4-95 Accessories and Modifications .
  • Page 465 Audio System ........4-60 Braking .
  • Page 466 Carbon Monoxide Cleaning Engine Exhaust ........3-39 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .
  • Page 467 Coolant Door Engine ..........6-29 Automatic Door Lock .
  • Page 468 Engine (cont.) Exhaust ......... . 3-39 E85 Fuel .
  • Page 469 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement ....... . 4-13 Gasoline Light ..........4-39 Octane .
  • Page 470: Instrument Panel

    Headlamps (cont.) Instrument Panel High/Low Beam Changer ......4-5 Brightness ........4-14 On Reminder .
  • Page 471 Lap-Shoulder Belt ....... . . 2-28 Locks LATCH System for Child Restraints ....2-45 Automatic Door Lock .
  • Page 472 Mirrors Outside Automatic Dimming Rearview ..... 3-41 Convex Mirror ........3-43 Manual Rearview .
  • Page 473: Replacement Parts

    Power Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ..3-48 Door Locks ........3-10 Rear Door Security Locks .
  • Page 474: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A

    Restraint System Check Safety Defects Reporting Checking the Restraint Systems ....2-78 Canadian Government ......8-14 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a General Motors .
  • Page 475: Spare Tire

    Service (cont.) Storage Areas (cont.) Parts Identification Label ......6-118 Glove Box ........3-47 Publications Ordering Information .
  • Page 476: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels

    Tires ..........6-54 Towing Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Recreational Vehicle .
  • Page 477: Xm Satellite Radio

    Vehicle (cont.) When It Is Time for New Tires ..... 6-71 Remote Start ........3-7 Where to Put the Child Restraint .

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