Chevrolet Aveo 2007 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Aveo 2007 Owner's Manual

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2007 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 8
Rear Seats
............................................. 13
Safety Belts
............................................ 20
Child Restraints
Airbag System
........................................ 68
Restraint System Check
Features and Controls ................................. 87
Keys
....................................................... 88
Doors and Locks
Windows
............................................... 101
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
Mirrors
.................................................. 124
Storage Areas
...................................... 126
Sunroof
................................................ 128
...................................... 41
......................... 84
.................................... 94
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..... 107
Instrument Panel ........................................ 129
Instrument Panel Overview
Climate Controls
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Secondary Information Center (SIC)
Audio System(s)
Driving Your Vehicle .................................. 219
Your Driving, the Road,
and Your Vehicle
Towing
................................................. 258
Service and Appearance Care ................... 261
Service
................................................. 264
Fuel
...................................................... 266
Checking Things Under the Hood
Headlamp Aiming
M
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  • Page 1 2007 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......7 Instrument Panel ........129 Front Seats ..........8 Instrument Panel Overview ....132 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........13 ........150 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, ..........20 and Indicators ........
  • Page 2 Bulb Replacement ........ 309 Maintenance Schedule ....... 371 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 318 Maintenance Schedule ......372 Tires ............. 319 Customer Assistance Information ..... 401 Appearance Care ........345 Customer Assistance and Information ..402 Vehicle Identification ......354 Reporting Safety Defects ......
  • Page 3: Canadian Owners

    For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute Helm, Incorporated the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” P.O. Box 07130 for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears Detroit, MI 48207 in this manual. Litho in U.S.A. ©...
  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
  • Page 5: Vehicle Symbols

    Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will find these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown Notice: These mean there is something along with the text describing the operation or that could damage your vehicle.
  • Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 8 Child Restraints ..........41 Manual Seats ..........8 Older Children ..........41 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ......9 Infants and Young Children ......44 Manual Lumbar (Sedan) ........ 9 Child Restraint Systems ......47 Reclining Seatbacks ........
  • Page 8: Front Seats

    Front Seats Pull up and hold the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do Slide the seat to where you want it and release...
  • Page 9: Driver Seat Height Adjuster

    Driver Seat Height Adjuster Manual Lumbar (Sedan) Your vehicle may have manually operated lumbar To adjust the height of support for the driver’s seat. the driver’s seat cushion, turn the knob located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Turn the knob forward to raise the height of the seat cushion and rearward to lower it.
  • Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks

    Reclining Seatbacks Your seats have manual reclining seatbacks. The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats. CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 11 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to Sitting in a reclined position when your the upright position. vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. 2.
  • Page 12: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower it, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. The front seat head restraints also tilt forward. To tilt the head restraint, first put it in the upright Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the position by tilting it forward fully and releasing it.
  • Page 13: Rear Seats

    The front head restraints can also be removed. To remove the restraint, press the button located on the top of the seatback, and lift the head restraint from the guide sleeve. Replace the head restraint before driving. The rear seats have head restraints that are adjustable up and down, but they do not tilt.
  • Page 14 To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: 1. Hook the safety belts into the safety belt guide. 2. Lift the seatback up and push it to its original position. CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 15: Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)

    Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) CAUTION: Folding the Rear Seats The rear seats can be folded to increase cargo A safety belt that is improperly routed, not space. properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. To fold the rear seats, do the following: The person wearing the belt could be 1.
  • Page 16 Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 4. Move the safety belt buckles and safety belt in the center seating position out of the space between the seatback and the seat cushion so they are not in the way as the seat is being...
  • Page 17 5. Pull the release handles on the rear side of 7. Clip the hook to the front seat head restraint the seat cushion to unlock the seat cushion. to keep the rear seat secure. 6. Lift the seat cushion up and flip it forward. 8.
  • Page 18 Unfolding the Seats To return the rear seats to the normal seating position, do the following: 1. Unclip the hook from the front seat head restraint. 2. Remove the safety belt buckles and center seat safety belt from the storage area. Notice: Damage to the safety belt buckle or rear seat locking mechanism can occur if the safety belt and buckles are pinched under...
  • Page 19 8. Reattach the center seat safety belt to the mini buckle. See Center Rear Passenger CAUTION: Position on page 39. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not CAUTION: properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be If the seatback is not locked, it could seriously injured.
  • Page 20: Safety Belts

    Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a This part of the manual tells you how to use cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. safety belts properly. It also tells you some things In a collision, people riding in these areas you should not do with safety belts.
  • Page 21 Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast why: They work. as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
  • Page 22 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
  • Page 23 The person keeps going until stopped by or the instrument panel... something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
  • Page 24: Questions And Answers About

    Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
  • Page 25: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety This part is only for people of adult size. belts? Be aware that there are special things to know You may be an excellent driver, but if you are about safety belts and children.
  • Page 26: Driver Position

    Driver Position The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, Lap-Shoulder Belt let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to 4.
  • Page 27 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the The lap part of the belt should be worn low and safety belt through the latch plate to fully snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
  • Page 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
  • Page 29 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at 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 30 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
  • Page 31 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
  • Page 32 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to fix it.
  • Page 33: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment

    Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
  • Page 34: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt women.
  • Page 35: Rear Seat Passengers

    Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
  • Page 36 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the you can buckle it. shoulder part.
  • Page 37 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
  • Page 38 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
  • Page 39: Center Rear Passenger Position

    Center Rear Passenger Position 4. Push the latch plate into the red buckle. If the belt stops before it reaches the Your vehicle has a retractable safety belt in the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling center rear seating position. until you can buckle it.
  • Page 40: Safety Belt Pretensioners

    Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, driver and right front passenger. Although you you should use it. cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt But if a safety belt is not long enough, your assembly.
  • Page 41: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Older Children If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck.
  • Page 42 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
  • Page 43 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
  • Page 44: Infants And Young Children

    Infants and Young Children Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This by appropriate restraints. Young children should includes infants and all other children. Neither the not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, distance traveled nor the age and size of the unless there is no other choice.
  • Page 45 CAUTION: (Continued) young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 46 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should including support for the head and neck. take into consideration not only the child’s This is necessary because a newborn weight, height, and age but also whether or not...
  • Page 47: Child Restraint Systems

    Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 48 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint the seating surface against the back of the for the child’s body with the harness and also infant. The harness system holds the infant in sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant or shelf-like shields.
  • Page 49 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
  • Page 50 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child the Vehicle restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.
  • Page 51 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the child A child can be seriously injured or killed within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down in a crash if the child is not properly over each of the infant’s shoulders and buckle secured in the child restraint.
  • Page 52: Where To Put The Restraint

    Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front Even though the passenger sensing seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an system is designed to turn off the infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child passenger’s frontal airbag and side...
  • Page 53: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)

    There are a couple of things you need to know Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to about using child restraints in your rear seat: secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can If you use a child move around in a collision or sudden stop and restraint in the center...
  • Page 54 Lower Anchors When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor. In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments.
  • Page 55 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 56 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Hatchback models may have zippers over the lower anchor areas. If so, unzip the seat cover Locations below the labels to access each lower anchor. (Top Tether Anchor): To assist you in locating Seating positions with the top tether anchors, top tether anchors.
  • Page 57 Sedan Hatchback For sedan models, the top tether anchors are For hatchback models, the top tether anchors (B) located under the trim covers behind the rear seat are located in the rear cargo area, attached to on the filler panel. Pull open the cover to access the back wall (A) of the vehicle.
  • Page 58 Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position if a national or local law CAUTION: (Continued) requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint child restraint is properly installed using say that the top tether must be attached.
  • Page 59 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety CAUTION: belt or the seat. When removing the child restraint, always remember to return the safety Children can be seriously injured or belts to their normal, stowed position before strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped folding the rear seat.
  • Page 60 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends 2.5. Route and tighten the top tether that the top tether be attached, attach and according to your child restraint tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, instructions and the following if equipped.
  • Page 61: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear If the position you are using has a head Seat Position restraint and you are using a dual tether, If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH route the tether under system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for the head restraint and in Children (LATCH) on page 53.
  • Page 62 3. Buckle the belt. Be sure the latch plate clicks 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way when you put it into the buckle. This means out of the retractor to set the lock. you are using the correct buckle. Also, make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 63 6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 53. 7.
  • Page 64: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can A rear seat is a safer place to secure a be seriously injured or killed if the right forward-facing child restraint.
  • Page 65 If you need to secure a forward-facing child You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure restraint in the right front seat position, move the the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow seat as far back as it will go before securing the instructions that came with the child restraint.
  • Page 66 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 67 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
  • Page 68: Airbag System

    8. If the airbag or airbags are off, the off symbol If the off symbol is still not lit, secure the child in on the instrument panel near the clock will be the child restraint in a rear seat position in lit and stay lit when the key is turned to the vehicle and check with your dealer.
  • Page 69 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: (Continued) Frontal airbags for the driver and right CAUTION: front passenger are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near You can be severely injured or killed in a frontal crashes.
  • Page 70 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags Anyone who is up against, or very close inflate with great force, faster than the to, any airbag when it inflates can be blink of an eye. If you are too close to an seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 71: Where Are The Airbags

    Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster or the Secondary Information Center (SIC), which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
  • Page 72 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. driver, it is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.
  • Page 73 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any...
  • Page 74: When Should An Airbag Inflate

    When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to airbags could inflate at a different crash speed severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
  • Page 75: What Makes An Airbag Inflate

    A side impact airbag will inflate if the crash Frontal airbag modules are located inside the severity is above the system’s designed “threshold steering wheel and instrument panel. For seating level.” The threshold level can vary with specific positions with side impact airbags, there are vehicle design.
  • Page 76: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then CAUTION: only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions for the driver’s and right front When an airbag inflates, there may be passenger’s frontal airbags, and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with side dust in the air.
  • Page 77: Passenger Sensing System

    Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for deformation. Additional windshield breakage may the right front passenger position. The passenger also occur from the right front passenger airbag. airbag status indicator will be visible when you •...
  • Page 78 determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) should be enabled (may inflate) or not. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear, rather than the front seat. We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in United Canada –...
  • Page 79 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn CAUTION: (Continued) off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if: This is because the back of the • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. rear-facing child restraint would be very •...
  • Page 80 If a child restraint has been installed and the off passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing symbol is not lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove system has allowed the airbag or airbags to the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the be enabled, the off symbol will not light.
  • Page 81 CAUTION: (Continued) If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 176 for more on this, including important safety information.
  • Page 82: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped CAUTION: Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be For up to 10 seconds, after the ignition is serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in turned off and the battery is disconnected, several places around your vehicle. You do an airbag can still inflate during improper not want the system to inflate while someone is service.
  • Page 83: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Adding Equipment to Your Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out Airbag-Equipped Vehicle whether this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the Is there anything I might add to the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing exterior of the vehicle that could keep the and diagnostic module, steering wheel,...
  • Page 84: Restraint System Check

    Restraint System Check Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Checking the Restraint Systems Notice: If you damage the covering for the Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder driver’s or the right front passenger’s frontal light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, airbag, or an airbag covering on a seatback...
  • Page 85: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash

    Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, CAUTION: then you need new parts.
  • Page 86 If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace After a crash you may need to replace the driver airbag system parts. See the part about the airbag and right front passenger’s safety belt retractor system earlier in this section. assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not deployed.
  • Page 87: Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .............. 88 Starting the Engine ........109 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..90 Engine Coolant Heater ......110 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Automatic Transaxle Operation ....112 Operation ..........91 Manual Transaxle Operation ...... 116 Parking Brake ...........
  • Page 88: Keys

    Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a...
  • Page 89 One key is used for the Your vehicle may have an electronic immobilizer ignition, the doors and designed to protect your car against theft. If all other locks. so, only keys with the correct electronic code can be used to start the vehicle. See Immobilizer Operation on page 106 for additional information.
  • Page 90: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System

    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void System authorization to use this equipment. If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) At times you may notice a decrease in range. This system, it operates on a radio frequency subject is normal for any RKE system.
  • Page 91: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system: System Operation Hatchback You can lock and unlock your vehicle’s doors from about 20 ft (6 m) away using the Remote (Lock): Press this button to lock all of the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 92 Sedan Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle (Lock/Unlock): Press this button to lock all of the doors. The hazard lamps will flash once Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another to indicate that locking has occurred and that the transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a theft-deterrent system is active.
  • Page 93 Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter, do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmitter should last about two years. 1. Remove the screw from the back of the cover and open the cover of the transmitter. The battery is weak if the LED fails to illuminate or if the transmitter will not work at the normal 2.
  • Page 94: Doors And Locks

    Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever CAUTION: you leave it. • Outsiders can easily enter through an Unlocked doors can be dangerous. unlocked door when you slow down •...
  • Page 95: Central Door Unlocking System

    Door Ajar Reminder All doors, except for the driver’s door, can be locked by pushing down the manual door lock and then closing the door. The driver’s door can If one of the doors on only by locked from the outside by using the key the sedan is not closed or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter.
  • Page 96: Rear Door Security Locks

    Rear Door Security Locks Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On Your vehicle has rear 1. Unlock the door from the inside. door security locks on each rear door that 2. Open the door from the outside. prevent passengers If you do not cancel the security lock, adults or from opening the...
  • Page 97: Lockout Protection

    Lockout Protection CAUTION: (Continued) This feature helps prevent locking the key in the car. The driver’s door can only be locked with If you must drive with the trunk lid open the door closed. From the outside of the vehicle, or if electrical wiring or other cable close the driver’s door and lock it using the key or connections must pass through the seal...
  • Page 98 Remote Trunk Release If your vehicle has a trunk release lever located on the outboard If your vehicle has a side of the driver’s trunk release button seat, you can open the located on the driver’s trunk from inside door, you can open your vehicle by pulling the trunk from inside the release lever.
  • Page 99 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
  • Page 100: Liftgate (Hatchback)

    Liftgate (Hatchback) To open the liftgate on your hatchback from outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it counterclockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. CAUTION: Then pull up the handle above the license plate to open the liftgate.
  • Page 101: Windows

    Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
  • Page 102: Power Windows

    Power Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from extreme heat in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly...
  • Page 103: Sun Visors

    Window Lockout Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has vanity mirrors located on the The window lockout back of the sun visors. Swing down the sun visor is located with the to expose the vanity mirror. driver’s power window switches. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
  • Page 104 Arming the System • The security light will flash to indicate that the theft-deterrent system is armed. For To arm the system, do the following: hatchback models, the security light 1. Close the doors, the windows, the hood, and is located on the secondary information the trunk or liftgate.
  • Page 105 Disarming the System How to Turn Off the System Alarm To disarm the system, do one of the following: If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated using one of the following methods: • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front •...
  • Page 106: Immobilizer

    Immobilizer Immobilizer Operation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Your vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent Rules. Operation is subject to the following system. The immobilizer system prevents your two conditions: vehicle from being started by unauthorized persons. 1.
  • Page 107: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle

    Starting and Operating Your When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light continues flashing, Vehicle the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. New Vehicle Break-In If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another key.
  • Page 108: Ignition Positions

    Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key The ignition switch only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the can be turned to way in.
  • Page 109: Starting The Engine

    Starting Procedure START: This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The switch 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn returns to ON for normal driving. Do not turn the the ignition to START. When the engine key to START if the engine is running.
  • Page 110: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine Coolant Heater 3. If the engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be flooded with too Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, pedal all the way to the floor and holding the engine coolant heater can help.
  • Page 111 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it 1. Turn off the engine. away from moving engine parts. If you do 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical not, it could be damaged.
  • Page 112: Automatic Transaxle Operation

    Automatic Transaxle Operation PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
  • Page 113 Ensure that the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does before starting the engine. Your vehicle has not connect with the wheels. To restart while an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
  • Page 114 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4): This position is Notice: Do not drive in SECOND (2) at speeds for normal driving. over 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage the transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4) as When operating your vehicle in severe cold much as possible.
  • Page 115: Hold Mode

    Hold Mode For the Hatchback, the HOLD light will light up on the secondary information center. For the Sedan, If your vehicle’s transaxle has hold mode, you can the HOLD light will light up on the instrument panel select this mode to drive with some characteristics cluster.
  • Page 116: Manual Transaxle Operation

    Manual Transaxle Operation put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Five-Speed Then shift into FIRST (1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2).
  • Page 117: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle.
  • Page 118: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Shifting Into Park (P) To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the (Automatic Transaxle) ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 163.
  • Page 119 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) Running (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on CAUTION: the parking pawl in the transaxle.
  • Page 120: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting Out of Park (P) Your automatic transaxle vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift-lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is turned to ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 112.
  • Page 121: Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)

    Parking Your Vehicle Parking Over Things That Burn (Manual Transaxle) Before leaving your vehicle, do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down and firmly apply the parking brake. 2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the gear position as stated below: •...
  • Page 122: Engine Exhaust

    Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the • Repairs were not done correctly. gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you •...
  • Page 123: Running The Engine While Parked

    Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transaxle shift CAUTION: lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
  • Page 124: Mirrors

    Mirrors Outside Manual Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted Manual Rearview Mirror so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable While sitting in a comfortable driving position, driving position.
  • Page 125: Outside Power Mirror

    Outside Power Mirror For hatchback models, the control for the power mirror is located on For sedan models, the the driver’s door panel, control for the power above the power mirrors is located on the window buttons. instrument panel, left of the steering wheel.
  • Page 126: Outside Convex Mirror

    Outside Convex Mirror condensation. See “Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger” under Climate Control System on page 150 for more information. CAUTION: Storage Areas A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
  • Page 127: Glove Box

    Glove Box Sunglasses Storage Compartment Open the glove box by pulling up on the bottom of the handle. Cupholder(s) If your vehicle has this feature, the sunglasses storage compartment is located above the driver’s door. To open, pull down and hold the upper part of the cover.
  • Page 128: Sunroof

    Sunroof To open the sunroof to the vent position, open the sunshade. Then press and hold the driver’s side of the switch. To close the sunroof, press and If the vehicle has this hold the passenger’s side of the switch until the feature, the switch is sunroof reaches the desired position.
  • Page 129 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......132 Climate Controls ......... 150 Hazard Warning Flashers ......135 Climate Control System ......150 Other Warning Devices ......136 Outlet Adjustment ........154 Horn ............136 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..... 154 Tilt Wheel ..........
  • Page 130 Section 3 Instrument Panel Cruise Control Light ........171 Oil Pressure Light ........184 Highbeam On Light ........171 Fog Lamp Light ......... 185 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Door Ajar Light .......... 185 Indicator Light ........171 Audio System(s) ......... 186 Door Ajar Light ..........
  • Page 131 ✍ NOTES...
  • Page 132: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument Panel Overview Hatchback Shown...
  • Page 133 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 154. G. Horn. See Horn on page 136. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument H. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on Panel Cluster on page 156. page 186.
  • Page 134 Sedan Shown...
  • Page 135: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers The main components of your instrument panel are the following: Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 154. They also let police know you have a problem. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on Panel Cluster on page 156.
  • Page 136: Other Warning Devices

    Other Warning Devices The tilt wheel lever is located underneath the If you carry reflective triangles, you can set them steering column up at the side of the road about 300 feet slightly to the left. (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
  • Page 137: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

    Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 138. • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 138. •...
  • Page 138: Turn And Lane-Change Signals

    Turn and Lane-Change Signals If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when The turn signal has two upward (for right) and you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and two downward (for left) positions.
  • Page 139: Flash-To-Pass

    Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Sedan shown, Hatchback similar Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers.
  • Page 140: Windshield Washer

    Windshield Washer INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. To wash your windshield, pull the windshield OFF: Move the lever to this position to turn off the washer/wiper lever toward you with the ignition windshield wipers.
  • Page 141: Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Hatchback)

    Rear Window Wiper/Washer Cruise Control (Hatchback) If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This CAUTION: can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 24 mph (39 km/h).
  • Page 142 Setting Cruise Control 1. Press the ON-OFF button (A) to turn cruise control on. 2. Accelerate to the speed you want. CAUTION: 3. Press the SET button and release it. The cruise control light will come on in the If you leave your cruise control on when instrument panel cluster to show that the you are not using cruise, you might hit a cruise control is on.
  • Page 143 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher •...
  • Page 144: Exterior Lamps

    Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
  • Page 145: Headlamps On Reminder

    The headlamps will automatically turn off when the The DRL system will make your low-beam ignition key is turned to LOCK or ACC. headlamps come on when the following conditions are met: (Parking Lamps): Turn the band to this • The ignition is on.
  • Page 146: Fog Lamps

    Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better This feature controls the brightness of the visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The band instrument panel lights. located on the middle of the turn signal/ multifunction lever controls the fog lamps.
  • Page 147: Dome Lamp

    Dome Lamp Inadvertent Power Battery Saver Your vehicle will have one of the following dome This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s lamp switches. battery against drainage from the taillamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lights, and parking lamps. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these features will automatically turn off after 5 seconds once the driver’s door is closed.
  • Page 148: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter

    Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for accessory bracket from the plug because the extended periods will drain the battery. Always power outlets are designed for accessory turn off electrical equipment when not in power plugs only. use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating.
  • Page 149: Clock

    Clock S (Set): To reset the time to the nearest hour, press the S button. If you have a sedan there is a digital clock located For example, if the set button is pressed while the in the center of the instrument panel, above the time is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display is set to center air outlets.
  • Page 150: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Uplevel shown, Base similar, Sedan only Temperature Control: Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle.
  • Page 151 To change the current mode, select one of the light in the button will come on. Press the button following from the right knob: again to return to outside air mode. If your vehicle has a lever (base model), move the (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument lever to choose the recirculation mode.
  • Page 152 Defogging and Defrosting On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. humidity or moisture condensing on the cool It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.
  • Page 153 < (Defrost): This mode directs the air to the (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button windshield and the outboard outlets for the to turn the rear window and outside mirror side windows. A small amount of air is also defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button directed to the instrument panel side outlets.
  • Page 154: Outlet Adjustment

    Outlet Adjustment To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the following steps: To open an outlet, press on its cover. Turn the cover to change the direction of the airflow. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle.
  • Page 155 3. Remove the four screws on the knee bolster. 5. Then reverse the steps to install the new air filter and replace the glove box. 4. Remove the knee bolster. View the air flow arrows on the filter before installing to ensure you install the filter correctly.
  • Page 156: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages, and When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on as you are driving, or when one of Indicators the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. This part describes the warning lights and gages on Please follow this manual’s advice.
  • Page 157 Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. United States Hatchback shown, Canada Hatchback similar...
  • Page 158 United States Automatic Transaxle Sedan shown, Canada Manual Transaxle Sedan similar...
  • Page 159: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of miles, Hatchback...
  • Page 160: Safety Belt Reminder Light

    Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the The safety belt light will instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag come on and stay on symbol. The system checks the airbag’s until the driver’s electrical system for malfunctions.
  • Page 161: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Sedan)

    Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, (Sedan) your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Your vehicle has a passenger airbag status indicator.
  • Page 162 If the off symbol is not lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front CAUTION: passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may inflate). If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on CAUTION: and stays on, it means that something...
  • Page 163: Charging System Light

    Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided The charging system into two parts. If one part is not working, the other light will come on briefly part can still work and stop you. For good when you turn on the braking, though, you need both parts working well.
  • Page 164: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

    Anti-Lock Brake System Warning If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the Light pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is Your vehicle may have still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
  • Page 165: Hold Mode Light

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes.
  • Page 166: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Your vehicle has an engine coolant temperature levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce gage. With the ignition turned to ON, this gage a cleaner environment. The Check Engine light shows the engine coolant temperature. comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required.
  • Page 167 If the Light Is Flashing When the ignition is on, this light should come on and should go out after a few seconds as a The following may prevent more serious damage check to show you it is working. If the light does to your vehicle: not come on, have it repaired.
  • Page 168 If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. You also may be able to correct the emission See Gasoline Octane on page 266. Poor fuel system malfunction by considering the following: quality will cause your engine not to run as Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
  • Page 169: Oil Pressure Light

    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs If your vehicle has low Some state/provincial and local governments have engine oil pressure, this or may begin programs to inspect the emission light will stay on after control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass you start your engine, or this inspection could prevent you from getting a come on when you...
  • Page 170: Fog Lamp Light

    The oil light could also come on in three other Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance situations: may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow • When the ignition is on but the engine is not the maintenance schedule in this manual for running, the light will come on as a test to changing engine oil.
  • Page 171: Cruise Control Light

    Cruise Control Light Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light If your vehicle has cruise control, this light This light will come on comes on whenever when the Daytime you set your cruise Running Lamps (DRL) control. are on. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off.
  • Page 172: Door Ajar Light

    Door Ajar Light Fuel Gage The door ajar light will come on whenever a door is opened, regardless of the ignition position. United States Hatchback Canada Hatchback If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is open, you will also hear a warning chime. United States Sedan Canada Sedan...
  • Page 173: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Low Fuel Warning Light Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is turned to ON. This light comes on When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warning when the vehicle is low light will come on.
  • Page 174: Secondary Information Center (Sic)

    Secondary Information Center (SIC) Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) United States shown, Canada similar...
  • Page 175: Clock (Hatchback Only)

    The secondary information center (SIC) displays M (Minute): To go forward one minute, press some of the warning lights and indicators. The SIC the M button once. To go forward more than is located in the center of the instrument panel, one minute, press and hold the button until the above the center air outlets.
  • Page 176: Airbag Readiness Light

    Airbag Readiness Light If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on or flashes when you There is an airbag readiness light on the are driving, your airbag system may not work Secondary Information Center (SIC), which shows properly.
  • Page 177: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

    Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If you have a hatchback, the airbag off symbol will be visible in the Secondary Information Center (Hatchback) (SIC) during the system check. Your vehicle has a passenger airbag status When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, indicator.
  • Page 178 If the off symbol is not lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front CAUTION: passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may inflate). If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on CAUTION: and stays on, it means that something may...
  • Page 179: Charging System Light

    Charging System Light Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light The charging system light will come on briefly Your vehicle may have when you turn on the the Anti-Lock Brake ignition, and the engine System (ABS). is not running, as a check to show you it is working.
  • Page 180: Hold Mode Light

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp The ABS warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to ON. This is normal. If Check Engine Light the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Your vehicle has a Hold Mode Light computer which...
  • Page 181 economy might not be as good, and the When the ignition is on, this light should come on engine might not run as smoothly. This could and should go out after a few seconds as a lead to costly repairs that might not be check to show you it is working.
  • Page 182 If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage You also may be able to correct the emission to your vehicle: system malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
  • Page 183 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 266. Poor fuel Some state/provincial and local governments have quality will cause your engine not to run as or may begin programs to inspect the emission efficiently as designed.
  • Page 184: Oil Pressure Light

    Oil Pressure Light CAUTION: If your vehicle has low engine oil pressure, this Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is light will stay on after low. If you do, your engine can become so you start your engine, or hot that it catches fire.
  • Page 185: Fog Lamp Light

    Fog Lamp Light Door Ajar Light If your vehicle has this The door ajar light will feature, the fog lamps come on whenever a light will come on door is opened, when the fog lamps are regardless of the ignition in use.
  • Page 186: Audio System(S)

    Audio System(s) CAUTION: Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself This system provides you with a far greater with its features. access to audio stations and song listings. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a Giving extended attention to entertainment safer driving experience.
  • Page 187: Am-Fm Radio

    AM-FM Radio (Single Display, While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. Base Level) • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
  • Page 188 Finding a Station 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for longer than two seconds. AM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, Ch will appear on the display when the station FM2, or AM. The display will show the selection. has been set.
  • Page 189: Base Level)

    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AM-FM Radio (Double Display, Base Level) (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this button until BAL appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the balance between the right and the left speakers.
  • Page 190 The previous volume setting is maintained Push this button again to stop scanning. whenever the radio is turned on. The volume can The radio will only scan stations with a strong be adjusted by using the volume knob. signal that are in the selected band. Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations AM/AUX: Press this button to play an AM station...
  • Page 191 AST (Automatic Store): Six FM1 preset stations Press this button until MID appears on the display. with the strongest reception in the region can Turn the power/volume knob to increase or to be automatically stored. Press the AST button for decrease the midrange.
  • Page 192 Order of Sound Function To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this button until FAD appears The order for displayed sound function is EQ OFF, on the display. Turn the power/volume knob CLASSIC, DANCE, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, VOICE, to increase or to decrease the fade between the TECHNO, and EQ OFF.
  • Page 193: Radio With Cd (Mp3/Wma)

    Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in park (P). See Defensive Driving on page 220 for more information on driver distraction. To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack.
  • Page 194 Finding a Station AST (Automatic Store) Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. reception in the region can be automatically stored. The display shows the selection. Press the AST button for more than two seconds. The display shows AUTO SCANNING and FM: Press this button to switch to an FM station.
  • Page 195 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered Press this button until TRE (treble) displays. Turn buttons for more than two seconds. The preset knob to increase or to decrease the button number one through six flashes on the treble.
  • Page 196 Setting the Equalization When a CD is inserted, CDP displays. As the CD is loading, Filecheck displays. As each new track The order for displayed customized equalization starts to play, Track and the track number displays. settings are EQ OFF, CLASSIC, DANCE, If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in ROCK, JAZZ, POP, VOICE, TECHNO, EQ OFF.
  • Page 197 If there is no apparent damage, try a known 4 INT (Scan): Press this button to listen to the good CD. first few seconds of each track on each loaded CD. INTRO displays. To stop scanning press this Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught button again.
  • Page 198 • EJECT: Press this button to eject a CD. This is The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or the only way a CD can be ejected from the player. upside down. The CD can eject when the ignition or the radio •...
  • Page 199 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary The radio system has an auxiliary input jack input jack. While a device is connected, turn the located on the lower right side of the faceplate.
  • Page 200: Radio With Six-Disc Cd (Mp3/Wma)

    Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA) Finding a Station AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. The display shows the selection. FM: Press this button to switch to an FM station. The display shows the selection. TUNE: Press the up or down TUNE arrow to select radio stations.
  • Page 201 AST (Automatic Store) The channel number (CH#1 through CH#6) flashes on the display when the station Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest has been set. When that numbered preset reception in the region can be automatically stored. button is pressed, that preset station returns. Press the AST button for more than one second.
  • Page 202 Setting the EQ (Equalization) Press this button until TRE (treble) displays. Turn knob to increase or to decrease the SOUND (Equalization): Press this button until treble. The display shows the treble level. After EQ OFF (equalization) displays to select making the selection, press this button to customized equalization settings designed for select the treble level.
  • Page 203 Playing a CD(s) If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. While a CD is in LOAD: Press this button to load CDs into the CD the player and the ignition is turned on, the player.
  • Page 204 If there is no apparent damage, try a known Press this button again to turn off random play. good CD. 4 INT (Scan): Press this button to listen to the first Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught few seconds of each track on each loaded CD.
  • Page 205 CD Messages CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CD while listening to the radio. CDP displays when the CD CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the player has been selected. The CD symbol CD comes out, it could be for one of the displays when a CD is loaded.
  • Page 206 If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary reason, try a known good CD. device while the vehicle is in PARK (P). See Defensive Driving on page 220 for more If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot information on driver distraction.
  • Page 207: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Cd Player)

    Using an MP3 (Radio with • Make sure to finalize the disc when burning an MP3/WMA disc, using multiple sessions. CD Player) It is usually better to burn the disc all at once. MP3/WMA CD-R Disc The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, five sessions, and 999 files.
  • Page 208 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in Tracks are played in the following order: the file structure that contains only folders/ • Playback begins from the first track under the subfolders and no compressed files directly root directory.
  • Page 209 Playing an MP3/WMA problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as While the ignition is on, insert a CD partway into cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD does not the slot, label side up.
  • Page 210 All of the CD functions work the same while TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the playing an MP3/WMA, except for those listed here. TUNE arrow to go to the next track. See “Playing a CD” earlier for more information. The track number displays. Press the down TUNE arrow to go to the start of the current track.
  • Page 211: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Six-Disc Player)

    Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc • Make sure to finalize the disc when burning an MP3/WMA disc, using multiple sessions. Player) It is usually better to burn the disc all at once. MP3/WMA CD-R Disc The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, five sessions, and 999 files.
  • Page 212 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in Tracks is played in the following order: the file structure that contains only folders/ • Playback begins from the first track under the subfolders and no compressed files directly root directory.
  • Page 213 Playing an MP3/WMA and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD While the ignition is on, insert a CD partway into is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, scratched, the CD will not play properly.
  • Page 214 All of the CD functions work the same while TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the playing an MP3/WMA, except for those listed here. TUNE arrow to go to the next track. See “Playing a CD” earlier for more information. The track number displays. Press the down TUNE arrow to go to the start of the current track.
  • Page 215: Audio Steering Wheel Controls

    Audio Steering Wheel Controls SEEK: Press and release this button within 0.5 seconds to go to the next preset station. Press and hold this button for longer than 0.5 seconds to go to the next radio station. The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
  • Page 216: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception Care of Your CDs Frequency interference and static during normal Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original radio reception can occur if items such as cell cases or other protective cases and away from phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, direct sunlight and dust.
  • Page 217: Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback)

    Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback) to your backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by your The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car warranty. washes without being damaged. If the mast should Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by clear the inside rear window may damage hand.
  • Page 218 ✍ NOTES...
  • Page 219: Driving Your Vehicle

    Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..220 Freeway Driving ........239 Defensive Driving ........220 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ..........240 Drunken Driving ........221 Highway Hypnosis ........241 Control of a Vehicle ........224 Hill and Mountain Roads ......
  • Page 220: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle

    Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready Defensive Driving for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, The best advice anyone can give about driving is: or expressways, it means “Always expect Drive defensively. the unexpected.”...
  • Page 221: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink Death and injury associated with drinking and alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one How much is “too much”...
  • Page 222 reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in most U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other countries, the limit is even lower. For example, it is 0.05 percent in both France and Germany.
  • Page 223 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or CAUTION: number of cold showers will speed that up. “I will be careful” is not the right answer. What if Drinking and then driving is very there is an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street?
  • Page 224: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a Vehicle Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less You have three systems that make your vehicle with one driver and as long as two or three seconds go where you want it to go.
  • Page 225: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle might have the Anti-Lock Brake braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking This is a mistake.
  • Page 226 ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
  • Page 227: Braking In Emergencies

    Remember: ABS does not change the time you Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or headed when the wheels stopped rolling. That always decrease stopping distance. If you get too could be off the road, into the very thing you were close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have trying to avoid, or into traffic.
  • Page 228: Steering

    Steering Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both Power Steering control systems — steering and braking — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. If you lose power steering assist because the Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, engine stops or the system is not functioning, you adding the hard braking can demand too much of...
  • Page 229: Steering In Emergencies

    Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 264.
  • Page 230: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find that your vehicle’s right wheels have The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, while you are driving.
  • Page 231 • So here are some tips for passing: When it looks like a chance to pass is coming • up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the sides, and do not get too close. Time your move so and to crossroads for situations that might you will be increasing speed as the time comes affect your passing patterns.
  • Page 232: Loss Of Control

    • Loss of Control Check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal Let us review what driving experts say before moving out of the right lane to pass. about what happens when the three control When you are far enough ahead of the passed systems —...
  • Page 233 A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try handled by easing your foot off the accelerator your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or pedal. braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear.
  • Page 234: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as One reason is that some drivers are likely to much light to see the same thing at night as a be impaired —...
  • Page 235: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust.
  • Page 236 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a CAUTION: heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the Wet brakes can cause accidents.
  • Page 237 Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can CAUTION: see reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops dimple the water’s...
  • Page 238: City Driving

    City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
  • Page 239: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
  • Page 240: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Once you are moving on the freeway, make Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it certain you allow a reasonable following distance. serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, Expect to move slightly slower at night.
  • Page 241: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make...
  • Page 242 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that CAUTION: can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, the ignition off is dangerous.
  • Page 243: Winter Driving

    • Winter Driving Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. •...
  • Page 244 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation.
  • Page 245 But wet ice can be even more trouble because it Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so may offer the least traction of all. You can get hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and slide.
  • Page 246 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow.
  • Page 247 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a CAUTION: little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the Snow can trap exhaust gases under your heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
  • Page 248: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow

    If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, CAUTION: Mud, Ice, or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high will need to spin the wheels, but you do not speed, they can explode, and you or want to spin your wheels too fast.
  • Page 249: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

    Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn the steering wheel left and right. It is very important to know how much weight your That will clear the area around the front wheels. vehicle can carry. This weight is called the Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) vehicle capacity weight or maximum load amount and a forward gear, or with a manual transaxle,...
  • Page 250 Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and Label - United States the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 319 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 326.
  • Page 251 4. 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 252 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 = for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg) Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (68 kg) ×...
  • Page 253 Tire and Loading Information For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 319 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on Label - Canada page 326. There is also important loading information on the Certification label. See “Certification Label” later in this section.
  • Page 254 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 255 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight or Maximum Load for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) or Maximum Load for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg)
  • Page 256 Certification Label Label Example - Canada A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Label Example - United States Weight Rating (GVWR).
  • Page 257 CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than Things you put inside your vehicle can the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), strike and injure people in a sudden stop or either the maximum front or rear Gross or turn, or in a crash. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
  • Page 258: Towing

    Towing Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your Towing Your Vehicle vehicle behind another vehicle, such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of Consult your dealer or a professional towing recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towing”...
  • Page 259 Dinghy Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four • What is the towing capacity of the towing wheels on the ground, the drivetrain vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle components could be damaged.
  • Page 260: Towing A Trailer

    Dolly Towing 3. Set the parking brake and remove the key. 4. For an automatic transaxle, insert the key into Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear the shift-lock release slot. See Shifting Out of with the front wheels on the ground could Park (P) on page 120.
  • Page 261: Service And Appearance Care

    Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............264 Manual Transaxle Fluid ......285 Accessories and Modifications ....264 Hydraulic Clutch ........286 California Proposition 65 Warning ....265 Engine Coolant .......... 287 Doing Your Own Service Work ....265 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ....
  • Page 262 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Turn Signal Lamps (Side) ......314 Changing a Flat Tire ......... 336 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ..337 (CHMSL) (Sedan) ........315 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps the Spare Tire ........
  • Page 263 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Finish Damage .......... 352 Windshield Wiper Fuses ......355 Underbody Maintenance ......352 Power Windows and Other Power Chemical Paint Spotting ......352 Options ..........356 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .... 353 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....... 356 Instrument Panel Fuse Block .....
  • Page 264: Service

    Service Accessories and Modifications When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants they can affect your vehicle’s performance and you to be happy with it. We hope you will go safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, to your dealer for all your service needs.
  • Page 265: California Proposition 65 Warning

    California Proposition 65 Warning CAUTION: (Continued) Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, California to cause cancer and birth defects or other and other fasteners. English and reproductive harm.
  • Page 266: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Octane Your Vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating Things you might add to the outside of your is less than 87, you might notice an audible vehicle can affect the airflow around it.
  • Page 267: California Fuel

    California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certified to meet California To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on States are now required to contain additives fuels that meet California specifications. See that will help prevent engine and fuel system the underhood emission control label.
  • Page 268: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers General Motors recommends against the use of and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce be available in your area. General Motors the life of spark plugs and the performance of recommends that you use these gasolines if they the emission control system may be affected.
  • Page 269: Filling The Tank

    Filling the Tank To open the fuel filler door, pull up on the release lever with this symbol on it. It is CAUTION: located on the floor on the outboard side of Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire the driver’s seat.
  • Page 270 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. CAUTION: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
  • Page 271 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have CAUTION: finished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon If a fire starts while you are refueling, do as possible.
  • Page 272: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should Never fill a portable fuel container while it be maintained until the filling is is in your vehicle.
  • Page 273: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under CAUTION: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine CAUTION: parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and An electric fan under the hood can start up plastic or rubber.
  • Page 274: Hood Release

    Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever, located under the front center of the hood.
  • Page 275 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the inner fender and return the prop to its retainer. Lower the hood 12 inches (30 cm) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches.
  • Page 276: Engine Compartment Overview

    Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: Automatic shown, Manual similar...
  • Page 277: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 281. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine If the engine oil Oil” under Engine Oil on page 277. pressure light comes on, check the engine oil C.
  • Page 278 Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
  • Page 279 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. • Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container.
  • Page 280 • If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the You frequently use a carrier on top of temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is your vehicle. recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 • The vehicle is used for delivery service, synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil.
  • Page 281: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
  • Page 282 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter CAUTION: Inspect the engine air cleaner/filter every Operating the engine with the air 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace it every 30,000 miles (50 000 km). If you are driving cleaner/filter off can cause you or others in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each to be burned.
  • Page 283: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Automatic Transaxle Fluid Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage the transaxle. Too much can mean that some of When to Check Automatic the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too Transaxle Fluid little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat.
  • Page 284 Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare your vehicle as follows: The automatic transaxle dipstick is located toward 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the the front of the engine compartment, near the engine running.
  • Page 285: Manual Transaxle Fluid

    How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transaxle fluid may damage your vehicle, and Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine the damages may not be covered by your what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Part D: warranty.
  • Page 286: Hydraulic Clutch

    Hydraulic Clutch How to Check and Add Fluid There is one reservoir for both the brake and the hydraulic clutch fluid. See Brakes on page 299 for more information. The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. The master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic fluid.
  • Page 287: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with ® • Let the warning lights and gages work as DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is they should.
  • Page 288 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water badly damaged. The repair cost would not be ® and one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will covered by your warranty.
  • Page 289 Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
  • Page 290: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If you need more coolant, add the proper Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant surge installed, coolant loss and possible engine tank, but only when the engine is cool. If the damage may occur.
  • Page 291 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or CAUTION: hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too Steam from an overheated engine can hot when you: burn you badly, even if you just open the...
  • Page 292: Cooling System

    Cooling System If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is right away. what you will see: If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked.
  • Page 293 CAUTION: CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the Heater and radiator hoses, and other hood can start up even when the engine engine parts, can be very hot. Do not is not running and can injure you. Keep touch them. If you do, you can be burned. hands, clothing, and tools away from any Do not run the engine if there is a leak.
  • Page 294 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill CAUTION: procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
  • Page 295 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant on system can be dangerous. Plain water, or hot engine parts. Coolant contains some other liquid such as alcohol, can ethylene glycol and it will burn if the boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
  • Page 296 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper and remove it. mixture to the Maximum mark on the coolant surge tank. Wait about five minutes, then check to see if the level is below the mark.
  • Page 297: Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can When to Check Power Steering Fluid feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward By this time, the coolant level inside the the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s...
  • Page 298: Windshield Washer Fluid

    How to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use Turn the key off and let the engine compartment To determine what kind of fluid to use, see cool down. Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 396. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
  • Page 299: Brakes

    Brakes Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, Brake Fluid follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Your vehicle has • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer one reservoir for both fluid. Water can cause the solution to the brake and clutch freeze and damage your washer fluid tank hydraulic systems.
  • Page 300 What to Add So, it is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid. Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 you add fluid when the linings are worn, then you brake fluid.
  • Page 301 Brake Wear Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage Your vehicle has front disc brakes and could have brake system parts. For example, just a rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes. few drops of mineral-based oil, such Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that as engine oil, in the brake system can make a high-pitched warning sound when the...
  • Page 302 Brake Pedal Travel Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten not return to normal height, or if there is a wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque rapid increase in pedal travel.
  • Page 303: Battery

    Replacing Brake System Parts Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its chemicals known to the State of California many parts have to be of top quality and work to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
  • Page 304: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would If your battery has run down, you may want to use not be covered by your warranty. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or your vehicle.
  • Page 305 To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal involved in the jump start procedure. Put locations on each vehicle. Your vehicle’s an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or positive (+) terminal is located under a a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before...
  • Page 306 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause Fans or other moving engine parts battery gas to explode. People have been can injure you badly. Keep your hands hurt doing this, and some have been away from moving parts once the engine blinded.
  • Page 307 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the 9. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. other end of the Use a remote positive (+) terminal if negative (−) cable at the vehicle has one. least 18 inches (45 cm) away from 7.
  • Page 308 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting vehicles, do the following: may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from would not be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 309: Headlamp Aiming

    Headlamp Aiming Halogen Bulbs Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. CAUTION: However, if your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas to the low-beam headlamps may be necessary if it inside and can burst if you drop or is difficult to see the lane markers (for horizontal...
  • Page 310: Headlamps (Hatchback)

    Headlamps (Hatchback) 5. Remove the headlamp assembly. 6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: the rear of the bulb. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 274 for more information. 2.
  • Page 311: Headlamps (Sedan)

    Headlamps (Sedan) To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 274 for more information. 8. Release the spring that retains the bulb by loosing the screw. 9. Remove the old bulb. 10.
  • Page 312: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps (Hatchback)

    Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Hatchback) To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp assembly. See Steps 2 through 5 under Headlamps (Hatchback) on page 310 or Headlamps (Sedan) on page 311 for instructions on how to remove the headlamp assembly.
  • Page 313: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps (Sedan)

    3. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp housing. 4. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb socket. 5. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in and turning it clockwise. 6.
  • Page 314: Turn Signal Lamps (Side)

    6. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in and turning it clockwise. 7. Install the socket into the lamp housing by turning it clockwise. 8. Reverse Steps 1 through 2 under Headlamps (Hatchback) on page 310 or Headlamps (Sedan) on page 311 to install the assembly.
  • Page 315: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) (Sedan)

    Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan) To replace a CHMSL bulb on the hatchback, contact your dealer/retailer. To replace a CHMSL bulb on the sedan do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 97 for more information. 2. Remove the two screws and the lamp 3.
  • Page 316: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps

    Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To replace a taillamp, turn signal lamp, stoplamp, or back-up bulb, do the following: 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See Trunk on page 97 or Liftgate (Hatchback) on page 100 for more information. Sedan 2.
  • Page 317: License Plate Lamp

    License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-Up 94535571 Center High-Mounted 94535587 Stoplamp (CHMSL) Headlamps 94535548 Front Parking/Turn 94535574 Signal (Hatchback) Front Parking/Turn 94535574 Signal (Sedan) Side Turn Signal (Hatchback) 94535587 Side Turn Signal (Sedan) 94535587...
  • Page 318: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Windshield Wiper Blade Here is how to remove the Shepherd’s Hook type: Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 389 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
  • Page 319: Tires

    Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinflated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for resulting accident could cause serious details.
  • Page 320: 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 321 (D) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (E) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 332.
  • Page 322 Tire Size (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. The following illustration shows an example of a (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The Tire typical passenger car tire size. Identification Number (TIN).
  • Page 323: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. to its width. The letter R means radial ply construction; Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is the letter D means diagonal or bias ply located between the plies and the tread.
  • Page 324 DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance pressure to which a cold tire may be inflated. with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) The maximum air pressure is molded onto motor vehicle safety standards.
  • Page 325 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes passenger cars and some light duty trucks and called wear bars, that show across the tread of a multipurpose vehicles. tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 329.
  • Page 326: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Inflation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). 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 327: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    How to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are (8 000 to 13 000 km). properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires may look properly inflated even when they tires as soon as possible and check wheel...
  • Page 328 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
  • Page 329: When It Is Time For New Tires

    When It Is Time for New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: One way to tell when it • You can see the indicators at three or more is time for new tires is places around the tire.
  • Page 330: Buying New Tires

    Buying New Tires CAUTION: GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires that Mixing tires could cause you to lose are the same size, brand, load range, speed rating, control while driving.
  • Page 331: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Additionally, if your vehicle has electronic systems such as, anti-lock brakes, traction control, and CAUTION: electronic stability control, the performance of these systems can be affected. If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop CAUTION: cracks after many miles of driving.
  • Page 332: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating Quality grades can be found where applicable on based on the wear rate of the tire when tested the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and under controlled conditions on a specified maximum selection width.
  • Page 333: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Temperature — A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and C, representing the tire’s resistance to and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate longest tire life and best overall performance.
  • Page 334 Each new wheel should have the same Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and problems with bearing life, brake cooling, be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance...
  • Page 335: Tire Chains

    Tire Chains A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 336: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart your hazard warning flashers. while the vehicle is raised. 4.
  • Page 337: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools When you have a flat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement The compact spare tire and tools you will need of wheel blocks. are located in the trunk. The following information will tell you how to use A.
  • Page 338 3. Remove the foam tray. 5. Turn the retainer counterclockwise and remove it from the compact spare. 4. Remove the jack, the jack handle and the wheel wrench from the foam tray. 6. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 344 for more information.
  • Page 339: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. It is recommended that you do a safety check before preceding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 336 for more information. 2. If your vehicle has wheel covers, loosen the four plastic caps by hand or by using the wheel wrench.
  • Page 340 Hatchback Sedan 5. Locate the notch in the frame near each wheel which the jack head fits in. 6. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. 7.
  • Page 341 CAUTION: 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 342 12. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel CAUTION: bolts, mounting surfaces and Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts spare wheel. to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
  • Page 343 14. Install the wheel nuts with the rounded end of Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. by hand clockwise until the wheel is held To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly against the hub.
  • Page 344: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools

    Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire and Tools Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. CAUTION: It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment you should stop as soon as possible and make...
  • Page 345: Appearance Care

    Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles. Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers And do not mix your compact spare tire or and garments that transfer color to your home wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not fit. furnishings may also transfer color to your Keep your spare tire and its wheel together.
  • Page 346: Fabric/Carpet

    • Dust may be removed from small buttons and Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while knobs using a small brush with soft bristles. cleaning. • Your dealer has a product for cleaning your Damage to your vehicle’s interior may result vehicle’s glass.
  • Page 347: Leather

    Leather To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to water or club soda. remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used.
  • Page 348: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces

    Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Care of Safety Belts Plastic Surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is CAUTION: necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
  • Page 349: Washing Your Vehicle

    Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty, Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing The best way to preserve the vehicle’s finish is to Your Vehicle on page 349.
  • Page 350: Windshield And Wiper Blades

    Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and Wipers can be damaged by: other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and • Extreme dusty conditions tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from • Sand and salt industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle’s •...
  • Page 351: Tires

    Tires Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with would not be covered by your warranty. tire cleaner. Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. The surface of these wheels is similar to the Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing painted surface of the vehicle.
  • Page 352: Finish Damage

    Finish Damage At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close the finish should be repaired right away. Bare areas of the frame should be loosened before being metal will corrode quickly and may develop into flushed.
  • Page 353: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, fine Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light Description Usage surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Removes light scratches Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Cleaner Wax and protects finish. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil Cleans, shines and Oil Remover and asphalt.
  • Page 354: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code helps you identify your vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) engine, specifications, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
  • Page 355: Electrical System

    Electrical System Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the Add-On Electrical Equipment fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your headlamp wiring checked right away.
  • Page 356: Power Windows And Other Power Options

    Power Windows and Other There are spare fuses provided in the engine compartment fuse block. If you ever have a problem Power Options on the road and do not have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the a feature of your vehicle that you can get along power windows and other power accessories.
  • Page 357: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end of the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Sedan To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling the door out. To reinstall the door, first insert the rear edge of the fuse panel door, then push the front of the door Hatchback...
  • Page 358 Fuses Usage AUX LTR Auxiliary Cigarette Lighter HORN, Horn, Rear Fog Lamps REAR/FOG Cigarette Lighter STOP Stop Lamp RADIO, CLK Audio, Clock CLSTR, Instrument Panel Cluster, HAZRD Hazard Flasher TRN/SIG Turn Signal DR/LCK Door Lock, Remote Keyless Entry CLSTR, CLK Instrument Panel Cluster, Clock Engine Control Module (ECM), ECM, TCM...
  • Page 359 Fuses Usage HVAC HVAC Blower AIRBAG 1 Airbag 1 BLANK Not Used Anti-lock Brake System DIODE (ABS) Anti-lock Brake System Diode AIRBAG 2 Airbag 2 BLANK Not Used CLK, RADIO Clock, Audio Sedan Fuses Usage Sensing and Diagnostic Module Windshield Wiper Switch, WIPER Windshield Wiper Motor Instrument Panel Cluster, Brake...
  • Page 360 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Room Fuse Block, Rear DOOR LOCK Door Lock/Unlock EMS1 HO2S, Transaxle Control Module, B/UP LAMP Back-up Lamps VSS, Fuel Pump HORN Horn STOP LAMP Brake Switch Mirror Control Switch, Dome Lamp, Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary ELEC MIRROR CIGAR Air Conditioning Switch Power Outlet...
  • Page 361: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 276 for more information on location. Sedan To access the fuses, pull out the top and bottom flaps to release the cover.
  • Page 362 Hatchback Fuses Usage Fuses Usage HI BEAM RT Passenger’s Side Headlamp High HI BEAM LT Driver’s Side Headlamp High DIODE (FOG) Fog Lamp Diode BLANK Not Used...
  • Page 363 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage LOW BEAM RT Passenger’s Side Headlamp Low Air Conditioning Compressor Parking Lamp Right Side, FOG LAMPS Front Fog Lamp ILLUM RT Illumination Circuit HVAC Heating, Ventilation, Air LOW BEAM LT Driver’s Side Headlamp Low BLOWER Conditioning Blower Driver’s Side Parking Lamp, License Anti-lock Brake System ILLUM LT...
  • Page 364 Relays Usage Relays Usage BLANK Not Used COOL FN Cooling Fan Control CNTRL COOL Cooling Fan Low FAN LOW FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump HEAD A/C COMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor Headlamp High LAMPS HI COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High HEAD Headlamp Low ILLUM LAMPS Illumination Lamps LAMPS LOW...
  • Page 365 Sedan Fuses Usage Fuses Usage BATT Instrument Panel Fuse Block Passenger’s Side Parking PK/LP RH Lamp, Taillamp Driver’s Side Parking PK/LP LH Lamp, Taillamp IGN2/ST Ignition Switch...
  • Page 366 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage ACC/IGN1 Ignition Switch SPARE Spare Hazard Lamps, Theft-Deterrent Anti-lock Brake System (Option) HAZARD System LEGR Valve, HO2S, EVAP Canister EMS2 Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Purge Solenoid, CMP Sensor H/L LOW RH Headlamp P/WINDOW1 Power Window Switch (Option) FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed Engine Control Module, Transaxle...
  • Page 367 Relays Usage Relays Usage H/L LOW H/L HI RELAY High-Beam Headlamp Relay Low-Beam Headlamp Relay RELAY FAN LOW Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay FAN HI RELAY Cooling Fan High Speed Relay RELAY FUEL PUMP A/C RELAY Air Conditioning Relay (Option) Fuel Pump Relay RELAY MAIN RELAY...
  • Page 368: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 396 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 369: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ® ACDelco Part Part GM Part Number Number Passenger Compartment Filter 96539649 — Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96536694 —...
  • Page 370: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine Drive Belt Routing...
  • Page 371: Maintenance Schedule

    Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 372 At Least Once a Month ......389 Introduction ..........372 At Least Twice a Year ......389 Maintenance Requirements ......372 At Least Once a Year ....... 390 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 372 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..
  • Page 372: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and Introduction recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level vehicle in good working condition. Any damage and change as recommended. caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty.
  • Page 373: How This Section Is Organized

    How This Section is Organized If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on This maintenance schedule is divided into page 420. five parts: “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” what should be checked and when.
  • Page 374: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

    Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer/retailer for your In this part are scheduled maintenance services service needs, you will know that trained and which are to be performed at the mileage intervals supported service people will perform the specified.
  • Page 375: Selecting The Right Schedule

    Selecting the Right Schedule Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection. Passenger Compartment First you will need to decide which of the Air Filter Replacement. Drive Belt(s) Inspection. two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which schedule to follow: Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement.
  • Page 376: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance

    Long Trip/Highway Definition Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Replacement. Timing Belt Replacement. Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of EVAP System Solenoid Valve Replacement. the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Every 90,000 Miles (150 000 km): Fuel Filter Maintenance are true.
  • Page 377 Footnotes 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or whichever occurs first). An Emission Control the California Air Resources Board has determined Service. that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) recall liability prior to the completion of the...
  • Page 378 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 379 ❑ Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines, and EVAP 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, Service. (See footnote †.) whichever occurs first). An Emission Control ❑ Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 380 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 381 ❑ Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Service. (See footnote †.) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, ❑ Change brake/clutch fluid (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control whichever occurs first).
  • Page 382 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 383 ❑ Inspect drive belt(s). 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) ❑ Inspect timing belt. ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, ❑ Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines, and EVAP whichever occurs first). An Emission Control vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 384: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance

    Long Trip/Highway Scheduled 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, Maintenance whichever occurs first). An Emission Control The services shown in this schedule up to Service. 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated ❑...
  • Page 385 ❑ Inspect drive belt(s). 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) ❑ Inspect timing belt. ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, ❑ Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines, and EVAP whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 386 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 387 ❑ Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control ❑ Inspect engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Service. (See footnote †.) Cleaner/Filter on page 281 for more information. ❑ Change brake/clutch fluid (or every 24 months, ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on whichever occurs first).
  • Page 388 ❑ Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Service. (See footnote †.) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, ❑ Change brake/clutch fluid (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control whichever occurs first).
  • Page 389: Part B: Owner Checks And Services

    Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the Listed in this part are owner checks and services windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the which should be performed at the intervals proper fluid if necessary.
  • Page 390: At Least Once A Year

    Wiper Blade Check Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in the brake/clutch reservoir. Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace See Hydraulic Clutch on page 286. A fluid loss blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or in this system could indicate a problem.
  • Page 391 Starter Switch Check 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or CAUTION: NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift When you are doing this inspection, the lever in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal...
  • Page 392 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. CAUTION: • With an automatic transmission, the ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift When you are doing this inspection, the lever is in PARK (P).
  • Page 393 Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, Transmission Park (P) Mechanism set the parking brake. Check • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in CAUTION: NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
  • Page 394: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    Part C: Periodic Maintenance Steering, Suspension and Front Inspections Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Listed in this part are inspections and services Inspect the front and rear suspension and which should be performed at least twice a year, steering system for damaged, loose or missing for instance, each spring and fall.
  • Page 395: Fuel System Inspection

    Fuel System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines or leaks. and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect Engine Cooling System Inspection drum brake linings for wear and cracks.
  • Page 396: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants ® Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, Windshield part number, or specification can be obtained from ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent.
  • Page 397 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Manual (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Door Hinges Transmission in Canada 88901242) or lubricant in Canada 10953474). Shift Linkage meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Weatherstrip Lubricant Category LB or GC-LB.
  • Page 398: Part E: Maintenance Record

    Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
  • Page 399 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading...
  • Page 400 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading...
  • Page 401: Customer Assistance Information

    Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..402 Reporting Safety Defects ......419 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....402 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ......... 405 United States Government ..... 419 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ......
  • Page 402: Customer Assistance And Information

    STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern Information cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling Customer Satisfaction Procedure 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact General...
  • Page 403 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program Motors and your dealer are committed to making using the toll-free telephone number or write them sure you are completely satisfied with your at the following address: new vehicle.
  • Page 404 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event For further information concerning eligibility in the that you do not feel your concerns have been Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan addressed after following the procedure outlined in (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Alternatively, you may call the General Motors Limited wants you to be aware of its participation...
  • Page 405: Online Owner Center

    Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section Online Owner Center of gmcanada.com where you can save information (United States only) on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs.
  • Page 406: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a Canada — Customer Assistance customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 United States —...
  • Page 407: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program

    Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center This program, available to qualified applicants, can Paseo de la Reforma # 2740...
  • Page 408: Roadside Assistance Program

    (approximately $5 in Canada). Service As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside reasons, propane and other alternative Assistance program.
  • Page 409 • departure, you may qualify for trip interruption Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire in expense assistance. This assistance covers good condition, when equipped and properly reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum inflated, is covered at no charge. The customer of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of is responsible for the repair or replacement of $50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night)
  • Page 410 1-800-268-6800. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited Assistance Representative: reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole •...
  • Page 411: Courtesy Transportation

    Towing and Road Service Exclusions Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only Specifically excluded from Roadside Assistance at participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled coverage are towing or services for vehicles “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information”...
  • Page 412 Transportation Options customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement Warranty service can generally be completed for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by supported by original receipts.
  • Page 413: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders

    Additional Program Information for airbag deployment and, if the vehicle has the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), to provide All program options, such as shuttle service, may anti-lock braking and to help the driver control not be available at every dealer. Please contact the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
  • Page 414: Collision Damage Repair

    To read this information, special equipment is Others, such as law enforcement, may have needed and access to the vehicle or the access to the special equipment that can read device that stores the data is required. GM will the information if they have access to the not access information about a crash event vehicle or the device that stores the data.
  • Page 415 Collision Parts Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, with the same materials and construction methods these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature as the parts with which your vehicle was durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform...
  • Page 416 Insuring Your Vehicle If an Accident Occurs Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with Here is what to do if you are involved in comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. an accident. There are significant differences in the quality of •...
  • Page 417 • • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where If possible, call your insurance company from the towing service will be taking it. Get a the scene of the accident. They will walk you card from the tow truck operator or write down through the information they will need.
  • Page 418 Managing the Vehicle Damage the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Repair Process Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is In the event that your vehicle requires damage leased you may be obligated to have the repairs, GM recommends that you take an active vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if role in its repair.
  • Page 419: Reporting Safety Defects

    Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle you will notify General Motors. Please call the Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; 1-800-222-1020, or write: or write to:...
  • Page 420: Service Publications Ordering

    Service Bulletins In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: Service Bulletins give technical service information General Motors of Canada Limited needed to knowledgeably service General Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains 1908 Colonel Sam Drive instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7...
  • Page 421 Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written specifically for Eastern Time owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner For Credit Card Orders Only manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
  • Page 422 ✍ NOTES...
  • Page 423 AM-FM Radio ........187, 189 Antenna, Backglass ........217 Accessories and Modifications ..... 264 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........217 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Anti-Lock Brake System ......225 Vehicle ............83 Anti-Lock Brake, System Additives, Fuel ..........267 Warning Light ........164, 179 Add-On Electrical Equipment .......
  • Page 424 Audio System ..........186 Brake AM-FM Radio ........187, 189 Emergencies ..........227 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....215 Parking ............ 117 Backglass Antenna ........217 System Inspection ........395 Care of Your CD Player ......216 Brakes ............299 Care of Your CDs ........
  • Page 425 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in a California Fuel ..........267 Rear Seat Position ......... 61 California Proposition 65 Warning ....265 Securing a Child Restraint in the Canadian Owners ........... 3 Right Front Seat Position ......64 Capacities and Specifications ......
  • Page 426 Collision Damage Repair ......414 Compact Spare Tire ........344 Daytime Running Lamps ......145 Control of a Vehicle ........224 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ..171 Coolant Defensive Driving ........220 Engine Temperature Gage ......165 Disc, MP3 .......... 207, 211 Heater, Engine .........
  • Page 427 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...... 413 Extender, Safety Belt ........40 Electrical System Exterior Lamps ..........144 Add-On Equipment ........355 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ..... 361 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 356 Headlamp Wiring ........355 Filter Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....357 Engine Air Cleaner ........
  • Page 428 Fuel (cont.) Filling Your Tank ........269 Hazard Warning Flashers ......135 Fuels in Foreign Countries ....... 268 Head Restraints ..........12 Gage ............172 Headlamp Gasoline Octane ........266 Aiming ............. 309 Gasoline Specifications ......266 Headlamp Wiring ......... 355 Low Warning Light ........
  • Page 429 Horn ............136 How to Use This Manual ........ 4 Jump Starting ..........304 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....25 Hydraulic Clutch .......... 286 Keyless Entry System ........90 Keys ............. 88 Ignition Positions ......... 108 Immobilizer ..........106 Immobilizer Operation ........
  • Page 430 Light (cont.) Door Ajar ........172, 185 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ..369 Fog Lamp ........170, 185 Maintenance Schedule Highbeam On .......... 171 Hold Mode ........165, 180 At Each Fuel Fill ........389 Low Fuel Warning ........173 At Least Once a Month ......
  • Page 431 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Odometer ............ 159 Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ....394 Odometer, Trip ..........159 Using ............374 Off-Road Recovery ........230 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 372 Malfunction Indicator Light ....166, 180 Engine .............
  • Page 432 Paint, Damage ..........352 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..24 Park (P) Shifting Into ..........118 Shifting Out of ......... 120 Parking Radios ............186 Brake ............117 AM-FM Radio ........187, 189 Over Things That Burn ......121 Care of Your CD Player ......
  • Page 433 Reporting Safety Defects Safety Belts (cont.) Canadian Government ......419 Questions and Answers About General Motors ........419 Safety Belts ..........24 United States Government ....... 419 Rear Seat Passengers ....... 35 Restraint System Check Right Front Passenger Position ....34 Checking the Restraint Systems ....
  • Page 434 Service (cont.) Storage Areas ..........126 California Proposition 65 Warning ..... 265 Cupholder(s) ..........127 Doing Your Own Work ......265 Glove Box ..........127 Engine Soon Light ......166, 180 Sunglasses Storage Compartment .... 127 Publications Ordering Information ..... 420 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ....
  • Page 435 Tires (cont.) Trunk ............97 Cleaning ..........351 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ....138 Compact Spare Tire ......... 344 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ....137 Different Size ........... 331 If a Tire Goes Flat ........335 Inflation - Tire Pressure ......326 Inspection and Rotation ......
  • Page 436 Windshield Washer ............ 140 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ..156 Washer Fluid ........... 298 Warnings Wiper Blade Replacement ......318 Hazard Warning Flashers ......135 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ......350 Other Warning Devices ......136 Wiper Fuses ..........355 Safety and Symbols ........

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