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2007 Pontiac Montana SV6 Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7

Front Seats

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Rear Seats

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Safety Belts

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Child Restraints

Airbag System

........................................ 82

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls .............................. 101

Keys

..................................................... 103

Doors and Locks

Windows

............................................... 128

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................. 150

OnStar

System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

...................................... 164

Instrument Panel ....................................... 173

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

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Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators

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Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 357

Your Driving, the Road, and

Your Vehicle

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Towing

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Service and Appearance Care .................. 407

Service

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Fuel

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Checking Things Under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade

Replacement

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Tires

..................................................... 459

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

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Page 1 2007 Pontiac Montana SV6 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ....... 7 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators .......... 213 Front Seats ..........9 Driver Information Center (DIC) .... 229 Rear Seats ..........13 Audio System(s) ........268 Safety Belts ..........31 Child Restraints ........
Page 2 Maintenance Schedule ......517 Customer Assistance Information ..... 537 Maintenance Schedule ......518 Customer Assistance and Information ........538 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 555 Index ............559...
Page 3: How To Use This Manual
P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, How to Use This Manual PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the names MONTANA and SV6 are registered trademarks Many people read the owner manual from of General Motors Corporation.
Page 4: Safety Warnings And Symbols
Safety Warnings and Symbols In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce There are a number of safety cautions in this the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do book.
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 along Notice: These mean there is something with the text describing the operation or information 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 ............. 9 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment ....46 Manual Seats ..........9 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ....47 Power Seats ..........10 Right Front Passenger Position ....47 Heated Seats ..........10 Rear Seat Passengers ........
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Airbag System ..........82 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..96 Where Are the Airbags? ......85 Adding Equipment to Your When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ....87 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......97 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ....89 Restraint System Check .......
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats CAUTION: Manual Seats You can lose control of the vehicle if you Use the lever located on try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the front of the seat to the vehicle is moving. The sudden adjust the seat forward movement could startle and confuse you, or rearward.
Page 10: Power Seats
Power Seats Heated Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the If the vehicle has power heated seat buttons are located on the climate seats, the controls used control panel. to operate them are This feature will heat the lower cushions of the located on the outboard driver’s and front passenger’s seats.
Page 11: 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 12 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 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust, remove, and reinstall the seats. By using the levers and straps in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from the vehicle.
Page 14 Fold and Tumble Feature 2. Fold the seatback ﬂat on the seat. CAUTION: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Page 15 4. Release the rear set 3. Pull the nylon strap, located on the rear right of seat hooks from hand side of the seat, or lift the recline lever, the ﬂoor pins by located on the front right hand side of the pulling the nylon seatback, to raise the seatback to the upright strap, located at the...
Page 16 Adjusting the Bucket Seats Forward The other lever is located on the rear and Rearward of the seat. There are two adjustment levers on the second row bucket seats that enable them to move forward or rearward. To adjust the second row bucket seats forward or rearward, do the following: 1.
Page 17 Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the The seatback on a bucket seat can either seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle be folded forward or reclined using the nylon the safety belts and return them to their normal strap or the recline lever.
Page 18 To recline the seatback, do the following: 3. Lift either one of the adjuster levers and slide the seat to the most rearward position. See 1. Pull the nylon strap or lift the recline lever. “Adjusting the Bucket Seats Forward and 2.
Page 19 Installing the Bucket Seats CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 20 To install the bucket seats, do the following: 1. With the seat folded, squeeze the angled bar beneath the seat toward the straight crossbar, while placing the front hooks of the seat into the front two ﬂoor pins. 2. Make sure the seat is angled so that the front seat hooks clear the ﬂoor pins.
Page 21: Captain Chairs
Captain Chairs 4. Check that the seat is locked by trying to raise the seat. Your vehicle may have second row captain chairs. 5. Pull the nylon strap, located on the rear right If so, they can be adjusted forward or rearward hand side of the seat, or lift the recline lever, and the seatbacks can be adjusted.
Page 22 Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, then move the seatback to the desired position.
Page 23 To fold the seatback forward, lift up fully on the To remove a captain chair, do the following: recliner lever. Push the seatback forward until it is ﬂat. The armrests can be lowered or raised for easier entry or exit of the vehicle. If your vehicle has captain chairs with side impact airbags, they will have one armrest on the inboard side.
Page 24 Installing a Captain Chair (without a Side Impact Airbag) CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, 2.
Page 25 To install a captain chair, do the following: 2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of ﬂoor pins. 1. Hook the front latches over the front ﬂoor pins. CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 26: Third Row Seat
Third Row Seat Your vehicle may have a third row seat. It is a full bench seat and may come with the convenience center. See Convenience Center on page 170 for more information. The third row seat can be removed and replaced, or with the seatback folded, it will lie ﬂat with the convenience center.
Page 27 Returning the Seatback to an Upright Position CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To raise the seatback, do the following: 3.
Page 28 Removing the Third Row Seat 1. Remove the convenience center, if equipped. See Convenience Center on page 170 for more information. 2. Make sure all items are off the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 29 Installing the Third Row Seat 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 CAUTION: stowed position before folding a rear seat. For ease of installing the seat, put the seat in the A safety belt that is improperly routed, not folded position before beginning this procedure.
Page 30 2. Firmly push the rear latches into the rear ﬂoor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat. CAUTION: CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person A seat that is not locked into place sitting there.
Page 31: 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 32: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast 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 33 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 34 The person keeps going until stopped by or the instrument panel... something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 35: 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 36: 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 about safety belts and children.
Page 37: Driver Position
Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 3.
Page 38 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 54. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 39 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. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Page 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 44 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 45 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 46: 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 47: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. women.
Page 48: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. It is very important for rear seat passengers to Here is how to wear one properly. 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.
Page 49 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 50 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. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Page 51: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
There is one guide for each second row passenger position. If your vehicle has a third row, there is one guide for each outboard position. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt: To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide 1.
Page 52 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 53 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 54: 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 located on the retractor But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer part of the safety belts.
Page 55: 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. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 56 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 57 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 58: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the Children can be seriously injured or traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped safety restraints.
Page 59 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force...
Page 60 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 61 For most basic types of child restraints, there CAUTION: (Continued) are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, strongest part of an infant’s body, the the restraint will have a label saying that it back and shoulders.
Page 62: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for The harness system holds the infant in place and, use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the designed to restrain or position a child on a restraint.
Page 63 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to for the child’s body with the harness and also improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped Some booster seats have a shoulder belt or shelf-like shields.
Page 64 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in How Should I Use a Child Restraint? the Vehicle 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 CAUTION: system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle.
Page 65: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which CAUTION: may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions A child can be seriously injured or killed are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
Page 66: 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 recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding system is designed to turn off the in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a passenger’s frontal airbag and...
Page 67: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can When installing a child restraint with a top tether, move around in a collision or sudden stop and you must also use either the lower anchors or the injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly safety belts to properly secure the child restraint.
Page 68 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built LATCH seating position that will accommodate into the vehicle.
Page 69 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being Locations attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that (Top Tether Anchor): forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, Seating positions with...
Page 70 (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Third Row Each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the Second Row seatback and the seat For the center third row position, if your vehicle cushion, showing where has one, the top tether anchor is located on the anchors are located.
Page 71 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 66 for additional information. Third Row Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position or in the third row outboard positions, if your vehicle has one, if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or...
Page 72 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor CAUTION: in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one If a LATCH-type child restraint is not child restraint to a single anchor could attached to anchors, the restraint will not cause the anchor or attachment to come...
Page 73 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or CAUTION: the seat. When removing the child restraint, always remember to return the safety belts to Children can be seriously injured or their normal, stowed position before folding the strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped rear seat.
Page 74 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends If the position you are that the top tether be attached, attach and using does not have a tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, head restraint and you if equipped. Refer to the child restraint are using a dual tether, instructions and the following steps: route the tether over the...
Page 75: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear If the position you are using has an adjustable Seat Position head restraint and you are using a single tether, If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see raise the head restraint Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) and route the tether on page 67.
Page 76 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle out of the retractor to set the lock. the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 77 6. If your child restraint has a top tether, and the position that you are using has a top tether anchor, 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 67.
Page 78: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer A child in a rear-facing child restraint can place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. be seriously injured or killed if the right See Where to Put the Restraint on page 66.
Page 79 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 80 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle out of the retractor to set the lock. the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 81 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If the airbag or airbags are off, the off indicator on the instrument panel will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 82: Airbag System
Airbag System Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your CAUTION: vehicle may also have side impact airbags. Side impact airbags are available for the driver, the right front passenger and the second row captain’s You can be severely injured or killed in a...
Page 83 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: crashes. They are not designed to inﬂate Both frontal and side impact airbags in rollover, rear crashes, or in many inﬂate with great force, faster than the sidecrashes. And, for some unrestrained blink of an eye. If you are too close to an occupants, frontal airbags may provide inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you less protection in frontal crashes than...
Page 84 There is an airbag readiness light on the CAUTION: instrument panel cluster, which shows the Anyone who is up against, or very close airbag symbol. to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young The system checks the airbag electrical system for children and infants.
Page 85: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
Page 86 If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver, it is in the side of the driver’s seatback right front passenger and/or the second row closest to the door. captain’s chairs (if equipped), it is in the side of the seatback closest to the door.
Page 87: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? CAUTION: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are If something is between an occupant and designed to inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate predetermined deployment threshold.
Page 88 • In addition, your vehicle has “dual stage” frontal If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), airbags, which adjust the restraint according to the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash crash severity. For moderate frontal impacts, these speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object airbags inﬂate at a level less than full deployment.
Page 89: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
How Does an Airbag Restrain? In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair collisions, even belted occupants can contact the costs were.
Page 90: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After an airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so When an airbag inﬂates, there may be quickly that some people may not even realize the dust in the air. This dust could cause airbag inﬂated.
Page 91: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The Additional windshield breakage may also occur passenger airbag status indicator on the instrument from the right front passenger airbag. panel will be visible when you turn your ignition key •...
Page 92 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front CAUTION: (Continued) seat. We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding Even though the passenger sensing in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a system is designed to turn off the forward-facing child seat and an older child...
Page 93 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn If a child restraint has been installed and the on off the right front passenger’s airbag and side indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child impact airbags (if equipped) if: restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s •...
Page 94 For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s airbag or airbags, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly —...
Page 95 Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system CAUTION: operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your If the airbag readiness light in the vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See instrument panel cluster ever comes on Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 97 for more information about...
Page 96: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped CAUTION: Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. For up to 10 seconds after the ignition There are parts of the airbag system in several key is turned off and the battery is places around your vehicle. You do not want the disconnected, an airbag can still inﬂate system to inﬂate while someone is working on your during improper service.
Page 97: 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 front Is there anything I might add to the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and or sides of the vehicle that could keep the diagnostic module, steering wheel, the...
Page 98: 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 (if equipped) on a...
Page 99: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH After a Crash system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to CAUTION: have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
Page 100 NOTES...
Page 101: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ............103 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..135 Remote Keyless Entry System ....104 New Vehicle Break-In ........ 135 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ..105 Ignition Positions ........136 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ..... 137 Doors and Locks ........
Page 102 Section 2 Features and Controls Universal Home Remote System ....153 Overhead Console (Without Rail) ....165 Universal Home Remote System Overhead Console (With Rail) ....165 (With Three Round LED) ....... 153 Floor Console Storage Area ...... 167 Universal Home Remote System Folding Tray ..........
Page 103: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 104: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System This vehicle has one key for the ignition and the driver’s door lock. Your keyless entry system operates on a radio ® Your vehicle has the PASS-Key III vehicle theft frequency subject to Federal Communications system. The key has a transponder in the key head Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering Canada.
Page 105: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in operating range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry Operation system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the You can lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors and transmitter to work, try this: the liftgate using the remote keyless entry...
Page 106 " (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has (Unlock): When you press unlock on the remote this feature, you can start the engine from outside keyless entry transmitter, only the driver’s door the vehicle. See “Remote Vehicle Start” at the will unlock.
Page 107: Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the remote keyless entry transmitter even if the power (Power Sliding Door): If your vehicle sliding door override switch(es), on the overhead console, are active or inactive. See Power Sliding has one power sliding door, the remote keyless Door (PSD) on page 119 for additional information.
Page 108 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Battery Replacement Vehicle Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to three years. prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will replacement can be purchased through your dealer.
Page 109 Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also turn the rear window defogger if the outside temperature is below 45°F (7°C). Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so.
Page 110 To start the engine using the remote start feature, If the remote start procedure is used again before do the following: the ﬁrst 10 minute time frame has ended, the ﬁrst 10 minutes will immediately expire and 1. Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter, the second 10 minute time frame will start.
Page 111: Remote Start Ready
Remote Start Ready The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: • The remote start system is disabled. See If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle “REMOTE START” under DIC Vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 257.
Page 112: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat CAUTION: and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 113: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks, you may be able to unlock all of the doors and the liftgate when Your vehicle has power door locks. you insert the key, turn it toward the front of the vehicle, and hold it there for one second.
Page 114: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking If the key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock the doors. This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to To turn the delayed locking feature off or on, see be delayed until all doors have been closed DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on for approximately ﬁve seconds.
Page 115: Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock Lockout Protection All of the doors will lock automatically when you The lockout protection feature makes it more move the shift lever out of PARK (P). This feature difficult to lock the key in the vehicle. If the driver’s cannot be disabled.
Page 116 Sliding Door Lock CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close.
Page 117 Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with sliding door security locks that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door(s) using the inside door handle. To use one of these locks, do the following: 1.
Page 118 Canceling the Sliding Door If your vehicle has power sliding door(s), you can prevent power opening of the sliding door from Security Lock the passenger power sliding door (psd) activation 1. Unlock the sliding door and open the door switch by pressing the psd second row passenger from the outside.
Page 119: Power Sliding Door (Psd)
Power Sliding Door (PSD) Power Sliding Door (PSD) Switches Your vehicle will have one of the following If your vehicle has this feature, you can open and switch(es) located on the overhead console close the power sliding door(s) using the switches switchbank.
Page 120 If your vehicle has dual Your vehicle also has power sliding doors, you passenger power sliding have these switches. door activation switch(es). Driver’s Side and Passenger PSD Passenger’s Side PSD Activation Switch Activation/Override (Deactivation) Switches If you have a single PSD, this switch is located in front of the passenger side sliding door.
Page 121 Power Sliding Door Operation • To manually close the power sliding door(s) while the switches are in the activation position, The power sliding door(s) will only open if the pull the inside or outside door handle or the transaxle is in PARK (P). The transaxle does not edge of the door.
Page 122 If the power sliding door has been manually locked, you must unlock the PSD before it can be CAUTION: opened. Notice: If you leave the power sliding door If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) on when you go through an automatic car and accelerate before the power sliding wash, the door may accidentally open.
Page 123 The driver’s side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, do not try to force the sliding door. When the fuel ﬁller door is closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened normally.
Page 124 CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, turn on the power sliding door feature.
Page 125 Power Sliding Door Second Row Resetting the Power Sliding Door Passenger Override (Deactivation) The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding not at all because of the following conditions: door(s) by using the passenger PSD activation •...
Page 126: Liftgate
Liftgate 4. Open the sliding door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, overhead console To unlock or lock the liftgate from the outside, use switch, or passenger switch. Allow the door to the remote keyless entry transmitter. For more travel fully open. information, see Remote Keyless Entry System If the door does not travel to the fully open position, Operation on page 105.
Page 127 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate:...
Page 128: 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 129: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Window To activate the express-down feature, push the The switches on the AUTO switch all the way down to the second driver’s door armrest position, then release it. The window will lower control the front windows completely. To stop the window from lowering all when the ignition is in the way, pull up on the front of the switch.
Page 130: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Press the top of the switch to open the windows; both windows will open. The windows will continue To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. to open as long as the switch is pressed, until they You can also remove them from the center mount are fully opened.
Page 131: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems A light located on top of your instrument panel, near the center of the vehicle next to the windshield, will Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some ﬂash slowly to let you know that the system has cities.
Page 132 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Arming Conﬁrmation Transmitter If remote unlock conﬁrmation is on, the turn signal lamps will ﬂash brieﬂy to let you know when your Your alarm system will arm if the key is not in the alarm system has disarmed.
Page 133: Pass-Key
® ® PASS-Key PASS-Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. ® Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications ® PASS-Key III Operation Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 134 ® When the PASS-Key III system senses that If all the currently programmed keys are lost or someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down do not operate, you must see your dealer or a ® the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. The starter locksmith who can service PASS-Key III to have will not work and fuel will stop being delivered...
Page 135: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
• If you are ever driving and the security message Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time ® your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key your new brake linings are not yet broken system, however, is not working properly and must in.
Page 136: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions B (ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you can operate the electrical accessories, such as The key can be turned to one of four positions the radio. while in the ignition switch. C (RUN): This is the position to which the switch returns after the engine is started and the ignition key is released.
Page 137: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Key In the Ignition Starting the Engine Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,a any other position —...
Page 138 Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled 3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but Cranking System. This feature assists in then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much starting the engine and protects the electrical gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all system.
Page 139: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier Plugging the cord into an ungrounded starting and better fuel economy during engine outlet could cause an electrical shock.
Page 140: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and psh the shift lever all the way info PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear.
Page 141 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be Shifting into a drive gear while your covered by your warranty. Shift to engine is running at high speed is REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle dangerous.
Page 142 Warm-Up Shift DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle you need more power for passing, and you are: designed to warm up the engine faster when the •...
Page 143 Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph even more than SECOND (2) without using (90 km/h) may damage the transaxle. Also, your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, shifting into SECOND (2) at speeds above or in deep snow or mud.
Page 144: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. The parking brake is When you lift your left foot from the parking brake located under the pedal, it will pop up to the released position.
Page 145: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in CAUTION: your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine It can be dangerous to get out of your Running...
Page 146: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
After you move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can out of PARK (P) before you release the parking move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without brake.
Page 147: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Page 148: 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 149: 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 shift lever is not fully in CAUTION: PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 150: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors The controls, located Manual Rearview Mirror on the driver’s door, operate both outside While sitting in a comfortable driving position, rearview mirrors. adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side.
Page 151: Outside Convex Mirror
® Outside Convex Mirror OnStar System CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on ® OnStar uses several innovative technologies and your right.
Page 152: Onstar Services
® • For more information, visit www.onstar.com OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics ® or www.onstar.ca, contact OnStar ® • OnStar Hands-Free Calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press ® • OnStar Virtual Advisor ® ® the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ®...
Page 153: Universal Home Remote System
® OnStar Virtual Advisor Universal Home Remote Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a System ® feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access weather, local traffic Universal Home Remote System reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, (With Three Round LED) you can browse through the various topics.
Page 154: (With One Triangular Led)
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Canada. Operation is subject to the following Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 1.
Page 155: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate Operation (With Three Round LED) devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. Do not use the this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature.
Page 156 Be sure that people and objects are clear If you do not know if your garage door opener is a of the garage door or security device you are ﬁxed code or rolling code device, open your programming. When programming a garage door, garage door opener’s remote control battery cover.
Page 157 Follow these steps to program up to three Press and release all three buttons at the same channels: time to put the device into programming mode. 1. Remove the battery cover of the hand-held transmitter. Example 4. The indicator light will blink slowly. In order from left to right, and within two and one-half Example of Switch Settings minutes, enter each switch setting into the...
Page 158 Programming Universal Home 5. After entering the switch settings, press and release all three buttons at the same time. Remote — Rolling Code The indicator lights will turn on. Rolling code garage door openers are used for 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use garage doors produced after 1996 and are to control the garage door until the garage door code protected.
Page 159 Follow these steps to program up to three After pressing the “learn” button, you have channels: 10 to 30 seconds to complete Step 4 depending on your garage control unit. If you 1. Press the two outside buttons at the same cannot locate the “learn”...
Page 160: Universal Home Remote System Operation
Using Universal Home Remote Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions.
Page 161 Programming Universal Home Remote Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because Follow these steps to program up to three of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have channels: another person available to assist you in the programming steps.
Page 162 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener then rapidly after Universal Home Remote receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” successfully receives the frequency signal or “Smart” button. This can usually be from the hand-held transmitter.
Page 163 Gate Operator and Canadian Using Universal Home Remote Programming Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter indicator light will come on while the signal is being signals to time out or quit after several seconds transmitted.
Page 164: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single Universal Glove Box Home Remote Button If the glove box has a lock, put your key into the lock and turn the key counterclockwise. To To program a device to Universal Home Remote open the glove box, pull the latch release. using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door...
Page 165: Overhead Console (Without Rail)
Overhead Console (Without Rail) Storage Bin Your vehicle may have a storage bin located on If your vehicle has an overhead console without the the overhead rail that you can use for storage. rail system, it has two reading lights, a courtesy light, and a switchbank.
Page 166 If your bin is equipped with the hand size latches do the following: 1. Place the storage bin on to the rails in the desired location. 2. Push ﬁrmly upward on the bin while supporting it with one hand. 3. The bin will snap into place. 4.
Page 167: Floor Console Storage Area
Second Row Center Console The contents of the bin should never weigh more than 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg). If your vehicle has the second row center console, Always make sure to close and latch the bin use the following procedure to remove or install before driving.
Page 168: Luggage Carrier
Replacing the Center Console Luggage Carrier CAUTION: CAUTION: A second row center console that is not If you try to carry something on top of locked into place properly can move your vehicle that is longer or wider than around in a crash or sudden stop. People the luggage carrier —...
Page 169: Convenience Net (With Rear Convenience Center)
Convenience Net Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 150 lbs (68 kg) or hangs (With Rear Convenience Center) over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests Your vehicle may have a convenience net.
Page 170: Convenience Center
Convenience Net Convenience Center (Without Rear Convenience Center) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. CAUTION: The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from falling If any removable convenience item is not over. Install the convenience net at the rear of secured properly, it can move around in a your vehicle, inside the liftgate.
Page 171 Removing the Convenience Center 3. Lift the convenience center up and into the rear of the vehicle. 1. Make sure that all items are off the 4. Slide the convenience center in and align it to convenience center and that it is empty. the rear seat.
Page 172 NOTES...
Page 173 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......176 Delayed Lighting ........192 Hazard Warning Flashers ......178 Exit Lighting ..........193 Other Warning Devices ......178 Front Reading Lamps ........ 193 Horn ............178 Rear Reading Lamps ........ 193 Tilt Wheel ..........
Page 174 Section 3 Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..213 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......222 Instrument Panel Cluster ......214 Oil Pressure Light ........226 Speedometer and Odometer ...... 215 Security Light ..........227 Trip Odometer ........... 215 Cruise Control Light ........227 Tachometer ..........
Page 175 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ......... 268 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Setting the Time ........269 (Option B, Uplevel) ........ 328 Radio with CD ........... 270 Mobile Digital Media System ..... 330 Using an MP3 ........... 285 Theft-Deterrent Feature ......352 XM Radio Messages .........
Page 176: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 177 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 207. page 268. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn J. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 179.
Page 178: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. again to turn the ﬂashers off. They also let police know you have a problem. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on turn signals will not work.
Page 179: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 180: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the • Windshield Washer. See Windshield instrument panel cluster Washer on page 182. will ﬂash in the direction • Rear Window Wiper. See Windshield of the turn or lane Washer on page 182. change. • Rear Window Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 182.
Page 181: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will To change the headlamps from low beam to ﬂash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever is burned out.
Page 182: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the You control the windshield wipers by turning the delay settings. band with the wiper symbol on it. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the blades before using them.
Page 183: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The controls for the rear window washer/wiper CAUTION: are located on the end of the turn signal/ In freezing weather, do not use your multifunction lever. washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the rear washers/wipers off.
Page 184: Cruise Control
Cruise Control The cruise control lever is located below the Your vehicle may have cruise control. windshield wiper control on the right side of the steering wheel. CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Page 185 Setting Cruise Control Cruise control allows a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more to be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This CAUTION: is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When the brakes are applied, the cruise control If you leave your cruise control on when shuts off.
Page 186 Resuming a Set Speed This symbol will appear on the instrument panel If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and cluster when the then the brakes are applied, the cruise control cruise control is set. shuts off. But the cruise control does not need to be reset.
Page 187 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 the vehicle’s speed while using cruise control: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher •...
Page 188: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills Erasing Speed Memory How well the cruise control will work on hills When the cruise control or the ignition is turned depends upon the vehicle’s speed, its load, and the off, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. steepness of the hills.
Page 189: Wiper Activated Headlamps
Wiper Activated Headlamps AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to set your headlamps in automatic mode. This feature, if equipped, will automatically AUTO mode, if enabled, will turn the exterior activate the headlamps and parking lamps after lamps on and off automatically depending on the windshield wipers have been in use for about how much light is available outside the vehicle.
Page 190: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder When the DRL are on, only your front parking and turn signal lamps will be on. Your instrument If you turn the ignition to LOCK while leaving the panel will not be lit up. lamps on, you will hear a warning chime once When it is dark enough outside, the exterior lamps the driver’s door is opened.
Page 191: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Lamps Control The knob to adjust The interior lamp control the instrument panel is located to the right brightness is located in of the exterior lamp the center of the interior controls on the lamp controls. instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
Page 192: Dome Lamp
Dome Lamp The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all doors have been closed if The dome lamp is located in the headliner and has they have not been locked. See Delayed Lighting two buttons to manually turn it on or off. The dome on page 192.
Page 193: Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting Front Reading Lamps With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on There are two reading lamps and one courtesy for about 25 seconds whenever you remove lamp in the overhead console. To turn either the key from the ignition. If you turn the ignition reading lamp on or off, press the lens of the lamp.
Page 194: Cargo Lamp
Cargo Lamp The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all The cargo lamp is located in the rear of your vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) vehicle, above the liftgate opening, and does not may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce have a switch.
Page 195: Battery Run-Down Protection
Battery Run-Down Protection Overhead Console Switchbank Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the interior lamps on. If you leave any interior lamps on while the ignition is in lock or off, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes.
Page 196: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking CAUTION: Assist (URPA) If your vehicle is equipped with the Ultrasonic Rear The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) Parking Assist (URPA) system, it is designed to system does not replace driver vision. help you park, while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). URPA does not: It operates only at very low speeds, less than 3 mph •...
Page 197: How The System Works
URPA can be turned off If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed by pressing the rear park of less than 3 mph (5 km/h), one of the following aid disable switch will occur: located in the overhead Description English Metric...
Page 198: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
When the System Does Not Seem to Accessory Power Outlet(s) Work Properly Your vehicle may be equipped with a front The light may ﬂash red when the vehicle is in accessory power outlet located below the climate REVERSE (R) if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept controls on the instrument panel.
Page 199: Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and Current could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for Your vehicle may have a power outlet that can be additional information on accessory power outlets.
Page 200: Cigarette Lighter
Cigarette Lighter The power outlet is not designed for the following electrical equipment and may not work properly Your vehicle may have a cigarette lighter. To use if these items are plugged into the power outlet: the lighter, located on the instrument panel below •...
Page 201: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise Climate Control System to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the With this system you can control the heating, following: cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.
Page 202 The air conditioning system removes moisture from (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or the air, so you may sometimes notice a small counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle speed. Turn the knob to 0 to turn off the fan. while idling or after turning off the engine.
Page 203: Rear Window Defogger
Defogging and Defrosting Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool Rear Window Defogger window glass. This can be minimized if the climate The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to control system is used properly.
Page 204: Dual Climate Control System
Dual Climate Control System Temperature Control: Use the driver’s and passenger’s levers to increase or decrease the Your vehicle may have a dual climate control air temperature inside your vehicle. system. With this system you can control Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle.
Page 205 On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to escape; then close them and switch to maximum air the ﬂoor outlets. Use this mode to send air to conditioning mode. This helps to reduce the time it the rear of the vehicle.
Page 206: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool are clear. window glass.
Page 207: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Rear Climate Control System (Option A, Uplevel) (Open): Turn the thumbwheel to this position to open the air outlets. Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed (Closed): Turn the thumbwheel to this position for the rear seating area.
Page 208 (Fan): Slide the lever to 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airﬂow to the rear seating area. Slide the fan knob to 0 to turn the fan off. AUX: Slide the lever to AUX to allow the rear passengers to adjust the temperature and airﬂow to the rear seating area.
Page 209 Rear Air Outlets (Increase Setting): Press this button to increase the fan or temperature setting when The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold arrows are active in display. air return outlet. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions.
Page 210: (Option B, Uplevel)
Rear Climate Control System AUX: Slide the lever to AUX to allow the rear passengers to adjust the temperature and airﬂow (Option B, Uplevel) to the rear seating area. Your vehicle may have a rear climate control Your vehicle may also have a rear climate control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed system that allows the rear passengers to adjust for the rear seating area.
Page 211: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Rear Air Outlets (Decrease Setting): Press this button to decrease the fan or temperature setting when The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold arrows are active in the display. air return outlet. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions.
Page 212 The access panel for the passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located in the back of the glove box. To replace the ﬁlter, do the following: 2. Then push the tab, located on the left of the inner access panel, to the right. 3.
Page 213: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
5. Close the inner access door, while squeezing Warning lights come on when there may be or is a the tab. Be sure it is tightly closed. problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some 6.
Page 214: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically.
Page 215: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Safety Belt Reminder Light Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both When the key is turned to RUN or START, a miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour chime will come on for several seconds to remind (km/h).
Page 216: Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Passenger Safety Belt Airbag Readiness Light Reminder Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or system checks the airbag’s electrical system for START, a chime will come on for several seconds malfunctions.
Page 217: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator CAUTION: Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag When the ignition key system may not be working properly.
Page 218 If the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun airbag or airbags are enabled (may inﬂate). visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.”...
Page 219: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s airbag or The charging system airbags. See Passenger Sensing System on light will come on brieﬂy page 91 for more on this, including important when you turn on the safety information.
Page 220: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the When the ignition is on, the brake system warning pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer light will come on when you set your parking brake.
Page 221: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Warning Light Your vehicle has an Your vehicle is equipped Anti-lock Brake System with a traction control (ABS) warning light. system warning light. This light should come on for a few seconds when The traction control system warning light may you turn the ignition key to RUN.
Page 222: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off Check Engine Light and the warning light will come on. If the traction control system warning light comes on Your vehicle has a and stays on for an extended period of time when computer which the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
Page 223 Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with This light should come on, as a check to show this light on, after awhile, your emission you it is working, when the ignition is on and controls may not work as well, your fuel the engine is not running.
Page 224: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage You may be able to correct the emission system to your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
Page 225 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 412. 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 226: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light • If you are idling at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If your vehicle has low • If you make a hard stop, the light may come on engine oil pressure, this for a moment.
Page 227: Security Light
Security Light Highbeam On Light For information This light will come on regarding this light, when the high-beam see Theft-Deterrent headlamps or the Systems on page 131. Flash-to-Pass feature is in use. Cruise Control Light See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 181.
Page 228: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are four things some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. When the indicator • nears empty, you still At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off have a little fuel left, before the gage reads full.
Page 229: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. In addition, the DIC displays ® Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). phone numbers that are called using the OnStar ® system, if equipped. See OnStar System on All messages will appear in the DIC display page 151.
Page 230: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge The DIC has different modes which can be messages on the DIC. accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the center of the instrument panel.
Page 231 Trip A and Trip B Press and hold the set/reset button for three seconds, then release the button. The retroactive Press the information button until A or B displays. trip odometer value will be set into the currently This mode shows the current distance traveled displayed trip odometer.
Page 232 Average Speed Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuel range cannot Press the information button until AVERAGE be reset. SPEED displays. This mode shows the average If your vehicle is low on fuel, FUEL RANGE LOW speed of the vehicle in miles per hour (mph) will display followed by the LOW FUEL message.
Page 233 Battery When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. You Press the information button until BATTERY should change your oil as soon as possible. See displays. This mode shows the current battery Engine Oil on page 421.
Page 234 Menu Button Items Personalization (Uplevel Only) Press the menu button until PERSONAL (Menu): Press this button to scroll through the PROGRAM displays. Your vehicle may have following items: personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting Units for up to two drivers.
Page 235: Dic Compass (Uplevel Only)
Compass Calibration (Uplevel Only) Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. To Under certain circumstances, such as during a long calibrate the compass through the DIC, see DIC distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to Compass (Uplevel Only) on page 234. compensate for compass variance and reset the zone through the DIC.
Page 236 To adjust for compass variance, use the following 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through procedure: and select the appropriate variance zone. 1. Press the menu button until COMPASS ZONE 4. Press the menu button to advance to the displays.
Page 237: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages If there are any active warning messages when the vehicle is turned off, two chimes sound and the DIC Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the goes into a reminder mode. The reminder mode driver that the status of the vehicle has changed displays any active message.
Page 238 A/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the engine coolant This message displays when the system detects becomes hotter than the normal operating that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature reasonable level.
Page 239 CHANGE OIL SOON CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE This message displays when service is required This message displays when there is a problem for the vehicle. See your dealer. See Engine Oil with the generator and battery charging systems. on page 421 and Scheduled Maintenance on Driving with this problem could drain the battery.
Page 240 CHECK GAS CAP DELAYED LOCKING This message displays if the fuel cap is not on, or is This message displays to inform the driver that not fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to ensure even though a door lock switch or the lock button that it is on properly.
Page 241 DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR DRIVER’S REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays when the driver’s door is This message displays when the driver’s side rear not closed properly. When this message appears, door is not closed properly. When this message make sure that the driver’s door is closed appears, make sure that the driver’s side rear door completely.
Page 242 ENGINE COOLANT HOT To avoid added strain on the engine, turn off the air conditioner if it is on. When the coolant Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the temperature returns to normal, the air conditioner engine is overheating, severe engine damage can be turned back on.
Page 243 HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED HOOD AJAR This message displays when the amount of If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this available light outside of the vehicle is low, or the message displays when the hood is not closed windshield wipers have been on for approximately properly.
Page 244 KEY FOB BATTERY LOW KEY IN IGNITION This message displays when the battery in the This message displays and a chime sounds Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to continuously when the driver’s door is open be replaced. To replace the battery, see “Battery and the key is in ACCESSORY or LOCK.
Page 245 LEFT REAR TURN LAMP OUT LIFT GATE AJAR This message displays when the left rear turn This message displays when the liftgate is not signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Taillamps, closed completely. Make sure that the liftgate is Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps closed completely.
Page 246 LOW BRAKE FLUID LOW FUEL This message displays when the brake ﬂuid level is This message displays when your vehicle is low low. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer on fuel. Reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. as soon as possible.
Page 247 PARKING BRAKE ON This message displays when the vehicle’s engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light also This message displays to alert the driver when the appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Oil vehicle’s parking brake is on, the ignition is in RUN, Pressure Light on page 226.
Page 248 PARK LAMPS ON If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is turned on. This message displays to alert the driver when the PASSENGER’S REAR DOOR AJAR headlamps or parking lamps are on while the ignition is off and the driver’s door is opened. See This message displays when the passenger’s Exterior Lamps on page 188 for more information.
Page 249 PASSENGER SEATBELT IS NOT REDUCED ENGINE POWER FASTENED This message displays when the vehicle’s engine power is reduced. This happens when driving This message reminds you to buckle the conditions, such as climbing a steep hill, make the passenger’s safety belt. transaxle overwork in a gear that may cause This message displays and a chime sounds when damage to the vehicle’s engine or transaxle.
Page 250 REDUCED POWER STOP WHEN SAFE REMOTE START DISABLED If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this This message displays when your vehicle is in an message displays if a remote start attempt is overheated engine operating mode. This operating unsuccessful.
Page 251 REMOTE START ON RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this This message displays when the right rear turn message displays when a remote start is initiated. signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Taillamps, See “Remote Vehicle Start”...
Page 252 SERVICE ABS SYSTEM SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when the vehicle’s This message displays along with the airbag Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is not functioning readiness light if there is a problem with the airbag properly. Have the ABS serviced by your dealer as system.
Page 253 SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE PARK LAMPS This message displays when a problem with the This message displays when there is a problem brake system has been detected. Have your with the park lamps. Check to see if the park lamp vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as fuse is blown and replace the fuse if necessary.
Page 254 SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM ® If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message If your vehicle has the Traction Control System displays if there has been a problem detected (TCS), this message displays when the system ® ® with StabiliTrak .
Page 255 SERVICE VEHICLE SOON STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE ® This message displays when a non-emissions If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message ® related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle displays when StabiliTrak is actively assisting you serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. with directional control of the vehicle.
Page 256 Any of the following conditions may cause the This message only displays while the ignition is in ® StabiliTrak system to turn off: RUN and will not disappear until driving conditions change and the TCS is no longer active. • The battery is low.
Page 257: Dic Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
TRANSMISSION FLUID HOT TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays when the transaxle ﬂuid in This message displays as a reminder to turn off the your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than allow it to idle until it cools down.
Page 258 The customization features include the following: All of the customization and personalization options may not be available on your vehicle. Only the • Exterior lighting delay options available will be displayed on your DIC. • Interior lighting delay The default settings for the customization and •...
Page 259 Entering the Personal Program Menu Customization Menu Items 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle The following are customization features that allow in PARK (P). you to program settings to the vehicle: To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is FACTORY DEFAULTS recommended that the headlamps are This feature allows you to set all of the...
Page 260 ALL KEYS RESET Press the menu button until EXT LIGHT DELAY appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset This screen will only display if YES was selected button to scroll through the following choices: on the FACTORY DEFAULTS screen. OFF: The exterior lamps will not turn on.
Page 261 INT (Interior) LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED DELAYED LOCKING This feature enables the interior lamps in This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be the vehicle to turn on for about 25 seconds delayed until all of the doors have been closed after the key is removed from the ignition.
Page 262 CONTENT THEFT If a door remains open, without any other door being opened or closed, the vehicle will lock after If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent approximately 45 seconds. system, once this feature is turned on, the system If a key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock will activate if someone tries to enter the vehicle the doors.
Page 263 FOB LOCK FEEDBACK REMOTE START This feature allows you to select the type of If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle the remote start to be turned OFF or ON. The with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 264 REAR PARK CHIME Personalization Menu Items If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking The following are personalization features that Assist (URPA) system, this feature allows allow you to program setting for up to two drivers: the URPA system’s chime to be turned OFF or PERSONALIZE KEY ON.
Page 265 REPLACE KEY RADIO STATIONS PERSONALIZED This screen displays only if YES was selected for This screen displays only if YES was selected for the PERSONALIZE KEY feature, keys 1 and 2 the PERSONALIZE KEY feature. This feature have already been personalized, and the current allows you to set the radio station presets to be key being used is not key 1 or 2.
Page 266 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK AUTO UNLOCK ON This feature allows automatic door unlocking to be This feature displays only if DRIVER or ALL was turned off, used for the driver’s door only, or for selected for the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK feature. all of the doors.
Page 267 FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS Choose one of the available settings and press the menu button while it is displayed on the DIC This feature allows the selection of which doors will to select it. The DIC will then display PRESS unlock on the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the UNLOCK SWITCH ON KEY FOB.
Page 268: 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 safer Giving extended attention to entertainment driving experience.
Page 269: Setting The Time
Notice: Before adding any sound equipment Your vehicle has a feature called Retained to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way system can be played even after the ignition radio, make sure that it can be added by is turned off.
Page 270 Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 271 XM™ Satellite Radio Service Playing the Radio XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the Top Knob (Power/Volume): Press this knob to 48 contiguous United States and Canada. XM™ turn the system on and off. Turn this knob clockwise offers a large variety of coast-to-coast channels or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the including music, news, sports, talk, traffic/weather...
Page 272: Finding A Station
Finding a Station AUTO (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system adjusts automatically BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, to make up for road and wind noise as you drive, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The by increasing the volume as the vehicle speed display shows the selection.
Page 273 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, (Bass/Treble/Midrange): Press this knob to six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be select BASS, MIDRANGE, or TREBLE. Turn the programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, knob to increase or to decrease.
Page 274 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Category Station (RDS and XM™) (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance To select and ﬁnd a desired category perform the between the right and the left speakers, press following: this knob until BALANCE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the 1.
Page 275 SCAN: Scan the stations within a category by BAND (AF – Alternate Frequency): Alternate performing the following: frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same category. To turn alternate 1. Press the CAT button. The last selected frequency on, press and hold BAND for category appears on the display.
Page 276: Rds Messages
RDS Messages You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national tuned to. emergencies. When an alert announcement comes When a message is not available from a station, on the current radio station, ALERT! appears on the NO INFO appears on the display.
Page 277: Radio Messages
Radio Messages Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system The player pulls it in and the CD should begin has been calibrated for your vehicle from the playing.
Page 278 There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in (Tune): Turn this knob to go to the next ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and or previous track. ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom (Reverse): Press and hold this button to surface of the CD.
Page 279 Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the safely inside the radio for future listening. player, it stays in the player.
Page 280 There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty (Load): Press this button to load CDs into the in ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs. ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom To insert one CD, do the following: surface of the CD.
Page 281 To load more than one CD but less than six, 2. When REMOVE DISC appears on the display, complete Steps 1 through 3. When ﬁnished loading the CD ejects and can be removed. CDs, press the load button to cancel the loading To stop ejecting the CDs, press the load or function.
Page 282 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the To turn off repeated play, press and release the tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on RPT button until REPEAT OFF appears on one CD or all of the loaded CDs. the display.
Page 283 Using R (Song List) Mode BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) (Single CD, MP3, and Six-Disc CD) will remain safely inside the radio for future This feature is capable of saving 20 track listening.
Page 284 To play the song list, press the song list button. To delete the entire song list, perform the The recorded tracks begins to play in the following steps: order they were saved. 1. Turn the CD player on. Seek through the song list by using the SEEK 2.
Page 285: Using An Mp
CD Messages Using an MP3 CHECK CD: If this message appears on the MP3 CD-R Disc display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for MP3 Format one of the following reasons: If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal •...
Page 286 • Root Directory Do not use CD-RW discs. • Do not use colored discs. The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio ﬁles, The player will be able to read and play a maximum the directory is displayed as F1 ROOT.
Page 287 No Folder Order of Play When the CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the Tracks are played in the following order: ﬁles will be located under the root folder. The • Play begins from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst next and previous folder functions will not function playlist and continues sequentially through on a CD that was recorded without folders or all tracks in each playlist.
Page 288 File System and Naming Playing an MP3 The song name that displays is the song name that Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not The player pulls it in, and READING appears present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the on the display.
Page 289 There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty (Tune): Turn this knob to go to the next in ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and or previous track. ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom (Previous Folder): Press this button to go to surface of the CD.
Page 290 To turn off random play, press and release the SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the RDM button until RANDOM OFF appears on the start of the current track, if more than 10 seconds display. have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next track.
Page 291: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 292 Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel.
Page 293: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Navigation/Radio System Parental Control Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. (Parental Control): This button is located behind the video screen, below the auxiliary jacks. The navigation system has built-in features Press this button while using RSA, or when a DVD intended to minimize driver distraction.
Page 294 Before You Drive The headphones will shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system is shut off or if The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers the headphones are out of range of the transmitters only.
Page 295 Both sets of rear seat headphones may include If the headphones are to be stored for a long foam ear pads that can be replaced. period of time, remove the batteries, and keep them in a cool, dry place. Foam ear pads on these headphones may become worn or damaged.
Page 296: Stereo Rca Jacks
Stereo RCA Jacks To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs, connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the RSE player. If a disc is present when the RSE power is turned on, the player will automatically begin playing the disc and the user will need to press the AUX button...
Page 297 Vehicle Speakers Video Screen Only one audio source can be heard through the The video screen is located in the overhead vehicle’s speakers at a time. console. The RSE system or an auxiliary device can be To use the video screen, do the following: heard through all of the vehicle’s speakers when 1.
Page 298 DVD Player DVD Player Buttons The DVD player is located in the overhead console. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and/or by the buttons on the remote control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for more information.
Page 299 Playing a Disc AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label device. side up, into the loading slot. The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play automatically start if the vehicle is in ACCESSORY,...
Page 300: Remote Control
Stopping and Resuming Playback Remote Control To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop The RSE system will include a remote control button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote (batteries are included). To use the remote control, control.
Page 301 Remote Control Buttons (Directional Arrows): Press these buttons to move through DVD menus. The up and down arrows will move through MP3 folders. (Enter): Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. (Display Control Button): Press this button to open the RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) menus to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display modes.
Page 302 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play (Sound): Press this button to display the of a disc. Press this button while a disc is current audio track. Each press will move the DVD playing to pause it. Press it again to continue to the next language or commentary.
Page 303 To use the RSE OSD menu when using a CD or 10 (Multiple Digit Entries): Press this button to an MP3, do the following: select chapter or track numbers greater than 9. Press this button before inputting the number. Make sure that a CD or an MP3 is loaded in the RSE system and that the system is not in auxiliary, RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu then press the display button on the remote control.
Page 304 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No sound — Wired Make sure the wired Problem Recommended Action Headphones headphones are plugged in. Adjust the volume. If No power. The ignition may not be in RSA is on, DVD audio will ACCESSORY, RUN, not be heard.
Page 305 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action I ejected the disc and Press the eject How do I get subtitles on Press the subtitle button tried to take it out, but it button once. or off? on the remote control to was pulled back into the select subtitle option or go slot.
Page 306 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action The fast forward, fast Some commands that do Sometimes the wireless This could be caused by reverse, previous, and one thing for DVDs will headphone audio cuts out interference from cell next functions do not always work or or buzzes for a moment, towers or by using the...
Page 307: Dvd Messages
DVD Messages Problem Recommended Action The following errors may be displayed on the The wireless headphones Verify that the have audio distortion. headphones are facing to video screen. the front of the vehicle, left and right sides are Disc Format Error: This message will be indicated on the displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if the headphones to ensure...
Page 308 DVD Distortion Rear Seat Entertainment System (Option B, Uplevel) There may be an experience with video distortion when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB Your vehicle may have this type of DVD Rear radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. If it has radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
Page 309: Before You Drive
Wireless Headphones This button may also be used to turn the DVD player power on and to automatically resume play The RSE system may include two sets of wireless of a disc that is in the player while the vehicle is on. headphones (batteries may be included with If no disc is in the player, the system will power up the headphone sets).
Page 310 Battery Replacement If there is a decreased audio signal during CD, MP3, or DVD play, there may be a low hissing noise To change the batteries, do the following: through the speakers and/or headphones. If the 1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment hissing sound in the wireless headphones seems door located on the left side of the headphone excessive, make sure that the headphone batteries...
Page 311 Stereo RCA Jacks 2. Press the headphone volume control button until the Wired Headset Volume is displayed and the Left wired headphone is highlighted for selection. Press the volume control button again to select the Right volume control. Another way to select either the Left or Right Wired Headset Volume is to press the up or down arrows on the DVD faceplate.
Page 312 Vehicle Speakers To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs, connect an external auxiliary device such as a Only one audio source can be heard through the camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the vehicle’s speakers at a time. auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the RSE player.
Page 313 Video Screen DVD Player The video screen is located in the overhead The DVD player is located in the overhead console. console. To use the video screen, do the following: The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and/or by the buttons on the remote 1.
Page 314 DVD Player Buttons (Wired Headphone Volume): Press this button to select the correct headphone. Then press the left or right arrow buttons to increase or decrease the headphone volume. When a DVD is playing in the DVD player and the RSA system is on, the stop/eject and play/pause buttons are the only buttons that will work.
Page 315 Playing a Disc (Fast Forward): Press this button to fast forward the DVD and CD. To stop forwarding, To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label press the play or stop button. This button may side up, into the loading slot. The DVD player not work when the DVD is playing the copyright will continue loading the disc and the player will information or the previews.
Page 316 Stopping and Resuming Playback Remote Control To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop The RSE system includes a remote control button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote (batteries may be included with the remote control). control.
Page 317 Remote Control Buttons (Directional Arrows): Press these buttons to move through DVD menus. The up and down arrows will move through MP3 folders. (Enter): Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. (Display Control Button): Press this button to open the RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) menus to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display modes.
Page 318 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play (Sound): Press this button to display the of a disc. Press this button while a disc is playing to current audio track. Each press will move the DVD pause it. Press it again to continue playing the disc. to the next language or commentary.
Page 319 The default language selection will apply to all (Clear): Press this button within two seconds future DVDs. after entering a numeric selection, to clear all numeric inputs. To use the RSE OSD menu when using a CD or an MP3, do the following: 10 (Multiple Digit Entries): Press this button to Make sure that a CD or an MP3 is loaded in the select chapter or track numbers greater than 9.
Page 320 Battery Replacement Tips and Troubleshooting Chart To change the remote control batteries, do the Problem Recommended Action following: No power. The ignition may not be in 1. Slide the battery door, located on the back of ACCESSORY, RUN, the remote control, down. or RAP.
Page 321 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action No sound — Wireless Turn the headphones on. The picture does not ﬁll the Video mode may not be Headphones Make sure the correct screen. There are black correctly set. See “RSE channel is selected on borders on the top and OSD”...
Page 322 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action How do I get subtitles on Press the subtitle button The fast forward, fast Some commands that do or off? on the remote control to reverse, previous, and one thing for DVDs will select subtitle option or go next functions do not always work or to the DVDs main menu...
Page 323 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action I lost the remote control Contact your dealer for The wireless headphones Verify that the and/or the headphones. assistance. have audio distortion. headphones are facing to the front of the vehicle, Sometimes the wireless This could be caused by left and right sides are headphone audio cuts out...
Page 324 DVD Messages DVD Distortion The following errors may be displayed on the There may be an experience with video distortion video screen. when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way Disc Format Error: This message is displayed if a radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
Page 325: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) The front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls. If the front seat passengers (Option A, Uplevel) switch the source for the main radio to a remote source, the RSA will not be able to control the Your vehicle may have this type of rear seat audio remote source.
Page 326 (Tune): When listening to the radio, press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or the previous station and stay there. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a CD is playing, press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track or to the previous track.
Page 327 SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch (Parental Control): This button is located between playing the AM/FM tuner, front CD player, behind the video screen, below the auxiliary jacks. and XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped). Press this button while using RSA, or when a DVD If one of the sources are not loaded, the system or CD is playing to blank the video screen and to will skip over the source when this button is...
Page 328 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Option B, The front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls. If the front seat passengers Uplevel) switch the source for the main radio to a remote source, the RSA will not be able to control the Your vehicle may have this type of rear seat audio remote source.
Page 329 Left Arrow – Press this button while in AM/FM tuner, or XM™ Satellite Radio Service to seek down. Press this button while sourcing the single CD player, or the six-disc CD player to go to the previous track. Right Arrow – Press this button while in AM/FM tuner, or XM™...
Page 330: Mobile Digital Media System
Digital Media Player This button may also be used to turn the DVD player power on and automatically resume play if The digital media player the vehicle is on and a disc is in the player. If no is contained in an disc is in the player then the system will power up in overhead console.
Page 331 Wireless Game Controller DMS (Digital Media Storage) Cartridge Most of the functions on The DMS cartridge is a the game controller will palm-sized 40GB vary, depending on portable hard drive. the game being played. The wireless game controller will allow the rear This type of cartridge should allow for storage of up seat passengers to interact with the video games to 5,000 songs in MP3 format, or up to 15 typical...
Page 332 USB 2.0 Cradle PhatNoise™ Media Manager This type of cradle is the docking station for the DMS cartridge. The USB 2.0 cradle is the docking station that connects the DMS cartridge to the home computer allowing new content to be added to the DMS The PhatNoise™...
Page 333 Selecting Your Mobile Digital Media as the • Rear seat passengers, use the wireless DVD Active Source remote control to navigate the menu displayed on the overhead DVD video screen, then select Your radio and rear seat entertainment system to play music, videos, or games. A dedicated communicate with the GM Mobile Digital Media game controller is included with the Mobile system, as one compact unit that can be accessed...
Page 334 ® Using GM Mobile Digital Media System For vehicles with OnStar • for Front Seat Audio Entertainment Press and hold the mute button to activate ® OnStar • Press and release this button once again ® to deactivate OnStar mode and go to mute mode.
Page 335 Starting the System for Front Seat The Digital Media system allows you to switch between different playback modes. These modes Entertainment determine the next song that will play. Using The GM Mobile Digital Media system is available modes, you can browse through playlists, artists, through the DMS mode of your radio.
Page 336 Modes Overview SEEK/SCAN : Once a mode has been set, navigate through the categories within that mode The numbered preset buttons one through four by pressing the right or left SEEK/SCAN arrow. are used to change the order tracks are grouped The category items will display for ﬁve seconds, and played.
Page 337 Setting the Browse Mode Using Changing Song Lists Within a Voice Index™ Browse Mode The system automatically organizes all of the songs Each browse mode contains lists of songs. For on the DMS (digital media storage) cartridge example, Genre mode might contain a list of for you.
Page 338 Mode 3 (Genre Mode): Press the (3) pushbutton Mode 2 (Artist Mode): Artist names are to put the system into Genre mode. Press the right announced. Press and hold the SEEK/SCAN or left SEEK/SCAN arrow once to change to the button until the system announces the ﬁrst letter of next or previous Genre in alphabetical order.
Page 339 Using the GM Mobile Digital Media Starting the System for Rear Seat Entertainment System for Rear Seat Entertainment The GM Mobile Digital Media system is available Rear seat passengers through the auxiliary mode of the DVD player. can enjoy audio, video To begin using the system, follow the instruction and games over the list below:...
Page 340 Navigating the On-Screen Menus Using (Up List, Down List, Right, and the DVD Remote Control Left Directional Arrows): For the GM Mobile Digital Media system, press the up list or down list The on-screen menus provide access to the directional arrows (A, D) to move the highlight area Audio, Video, and Game content on your digital up or down the list of items.
Page 341 Browsing Audio (Stop): For the GM Mobile Digital Media system, press this button to stop playback of the selected option. (Play/Pause): For the GM Mobile Digital Media system, press this button to start playback of a selected option. Press this button while an option is in the play mode to pause it.
Page 342 2. Press the up list or down list directional 3. Press the select button (E) on the remote arrows (A, D) on the remote control to navigate control to begin playing an album, artist, through the menu options such as album, genre, playlist, or song.
Page 343 Video Browsing Browse digital videos stored on the system through the menu display. MPEG format is supported, so you can play back recorded shows and movies from television, home movies, downloaded videos and pre-packaged feature ﬁlms and shows. See the following instructions for further screen display information: 4.
Page 344 2. Press the up list or down list directional 3. If you want to ﬁnd a particular video, press arrows (A, D) on the remote control to the right directional arrow (G) on the remote navigate through preloaded videos and control to go further into the selected item.
Page 345 Games Browsing 1. Select the Games option through the menu system displayed on the video screen. Browse games that are stored on the system through the menu display. Video games are preloaded on the DMS cartridge and played with rich screen graphics and the included wireless game controller.
Page 346 Wireless Game Controller 2. Press the up list or down list directional arrows (A, D) on the remote control to navigate through the preloaded game packages. Game packages can be purchased and unlocked from your desktop computer. See the PhatNoise™ Media Manager Owner’s Manual for more information on how to unlock games.
Page 347 Wireless Game Controller Synchronization Important Safety and Handling Instructions In the event that your GM Mobile Digital Media game controller needs to be re-synchronized with This equipment has been tested and found to your vehicle, open the battery compartment and comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, remove a battery.
Page 348 Digital Media Storage (DMS) This device also complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Cartridge Care following two conditions: • Do not leave the DMS cartridge in locations 1. This device may not cause interference. with extremely high temperatures such as on a car dashboard or in the rear window 2.
Page 349 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause and Solution The Digital Media system and RSE system will not • A fuse in the car has blown. After checking for short come on at all. circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one of the same rating.
Page 350 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d) Problem Cause and Solution The green light blinks at a steady rate for longer than • You have updated the ﬁrmware on the DMS 20 seconds. cartridge and the Mobile Digital Media system is reprogramming itself. DO NOT REMOVE THE DMS CARTRIDGE.
Page 351 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d) Problem Cause and Solution Audio skipping occurs during playback. Many things can cause a “skip”, or any break during playback. If you are hearing breaks in playback, here are some things to check: • When you hear a skip, restart the track, or seek backwards a bit, to hear if the skip is actually in the music ﬁle.
Page 352: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d) Problem Cause and Solution Voice prompts are missing in the vehicle. Check your voice prompt settings on your desktop computer: • Insert the DMS. • Open the Device view and select the DMS. • Press the Hardware Options button. •...
Page 353: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls The radio will only seek or scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When a CD is playing, press either arrow to go to the previous or next track, if more than eight seconds have played.
Page 354: Radio Reception
Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signals You may experience frequency interference and will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). static during normal radio reception if items Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
Page 355: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
Care of Your CDs and DVDs Care of the CD and DVD Player Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not cases or other protective cases and away from advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens direct sunlight and dust.
Page 356: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Chime Level Adjustment System The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime level. To change the volume level of the chime, The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on the roof of your vehicle.
Page 357: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..358 City Driving ..........379 Defensive Driving ........358 Freeway Driving ........380 Drunken Driving ........359 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....381 Control of a Vehicle ........362 Highway Hypnosis ........
Page 358: 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 359: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, Death and injury associated with drinking and so they never drive after drinking. For persons driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one under 21, it is against the law in every U.S.
Page 360 According to the American Medical Association, a It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce if the same person drank three double martinis (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 361 But the ability to drive is affected well below a There is something else about drinking and BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that driving that many people do not know. Medical the driving skills of many people are impaired at a research shows that alcohol in a person’s system BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to...
Page 362: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go See Brake System Warning Light on page 220. where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the Braking action involves perception time and steering, and the accelerator. All three systems reaction time.
Page 363: 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 has the Anti-Lock Brake System braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system This is a mistake.
Page 364 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 365: Braking In Emergencies
Traction Control System (TCS) Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal Your vehicle may have a traction control system or always decrease stopping distance. If you get that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not slippery road conditions.
Page 366 This warning light will But you can turn the traction control system off if come on to let you know you ever need to. You should turn the system off if if there is a problem your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow with your traction control and rocking the vehicle is required.
Page 367: Stabilitrak ® System
® StabiliTrak System The STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE message will appear on the DIC only when the system is ® Your vehicle may be equipped with StabiliTrak both on and activated. It means that an advanced which combines anti-lock brake, traction and computer-controlled system has come on to help stability control systems and helps the driver your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which...
Page 368: Traction Control Operation
To realize the full beneﬁts of the stability In the limited mode, the traction control system will enhancement system, you should normally leave only use engine traction-control and is limited in its ® StabiliTrak on, but it may be necessary to turn the ability to provide optimal performance since the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice system will not utilize brake traction-control to...
Page 369: Steering
Steering Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control Power Steering systems — steering and braking — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you If you lose power steering assist because the have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard engine stops or the system is not functioning, braking can demand too much of those places.
Page 370: 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-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance.
Page 371: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, are driving.
Page 372 • • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your someone is not trying to pass you as you pull pass.
Page 373: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction Let us review what driving experts say about what control system is off, then an acceleration happens when the three control systems — brakes, skid is also best handled by easing your foot off steering, and acceleration —...
Page 374: Driving At Night
Remember: Any Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. helps avoid only the braking skid. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a Driving at Night 20-year-old.
Page 375: 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 376 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good CAUTION: shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, Wet brakes can cause accidents. They the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 377 Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can Notice: If you drive too quickly through build up under your tires that they can actually ride deep puddles or standing water, water can on the water. This can happen if the road is wet come in through your engine’s air intake and enough and you are going fast enough.
Page 378 Driving Through Flowing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just your parking lamps — to help make you more CAUTION: visible to others. • Besides slowing down, allow some extra Flowing or rushing water creates strong following distance.
Page 379: 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 380: 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 381: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it over your shoulder to make sure there is not serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs another vehicle in your blind spot.
Page 382: 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 383 • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of CAUTION: the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. If you do not shift down, your brakes •...
Page 384: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 385 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. If you have a traction system, it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the traction system off if you ever need to.
Page 386: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, serious situation.
Page 387 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 388: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your CAUTION: headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Page 389: 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. That will It is very important to know how much weight your clear the area around the front wheels. If your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle vehicle has traction control, you should turn the capacity weight and includes the weight of all traction control system off.
Page 390 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 459 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 466. There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 391 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 −...
Page 392 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 393 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline.
Page 394: Towing
Towing If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have Towing Your Vehicle to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
Page 395 Dinghy Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with • What’s the towing capacity of the towing all of its wheels on the ground.It can be towed with vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle the two rear wheels on the ground.
Page 396: Level Control
Level Control Towing a Trailer On vehicles equipped with automatic level control, the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as CAUTION: you load or unload your vehicle. However, you should still not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR. If you do not use the correct equipment See Loading Your Vehicle on page 389.
Page 397: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify the trailering capacity of vehicle, you should read the If you do, here are some important points: information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears •...
Page 398: Weight Of The Trailer
Three important considerations have to do with It can also depend on any special equipment that weight: you have on your vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the • Weight of the trailer Trailer Tongue”...
Page 399: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Center, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue...
Page 400 The effect of additional weight may reduce your Since the rear axle already weighs 2,700 lbs trailering capacity more than the total of the (1 225 kg), adding 1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the additional weight. total to 3,975 lbs (1 803 kg). This is very close to, but within the limit for RGAWR as well.
Page 401 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires You may go further and think you must limit tongue weight to less than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) to avoid Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper exceeding GVWR. But, you must still consider the limit for cold tires.
Page 402 Safety Chains Trailer Brakes You should always attach chains between your If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety loaded, then it needs its own brakes – and they chains under the tongue of the trailer to help must be adequate.
Page 403 Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: • If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening, drive with your front, If you have a rear-most window open and main heating or cooling system on you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon and with the fan on any speed.
Page 404 Backing Up Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one lamps, tires, and mirror adjustment. If the hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and that hand to the left.
Page 405 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring. CAUTION: The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. You really should not park your vehicle, Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you are about to turn, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
Page 406 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal for more on this.
Page 407: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............410 Engine Coolant .......... 430 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....410 Radiator Pressure Cap ......433 California Proposition 65 Warning ....411 Engine Overheating ........433 Doing Your Own Service Work ....411 Overheated Engine Protection Adding Equipment to the Outside of Operating Mode ........
Page 408 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ............459 Appearance Care ........497 Tire Sidewall Labeling ....... 460 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..497 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....463 Fabric/Carpet ..........498 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......466 Leather ............
Page 409 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Electrical System ........507 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....... 508 Add-On Electrical Equipment ..... 507 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..... 508 Headlamp Wiring ........507 Underhood Fuse Block ......510 Windshield Wiper Fuses ......507 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ....
Page 410: 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 411: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of CAUTION: California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and You can be injured and your vehicle could systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and some component wear by-products...
Page 412: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Gasoline Octane Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is page 96.
Page 413: 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 that fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. See the will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits underhood emission control label.
Page 414: 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 the recommends that you use these gasolines if they emission control system may be affected.
Page 415: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling.
Page 416 While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether. Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overﬁll the tank and wait a few seconds after you have ﬁnished pumping before removing the nozzle. CAUTION: Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible.
Page 417: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while fuel by shutting off the pump or by it is in your vehicle.
Page 418: 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 419: Hood Release
Hood Release 3. Lift the hood. 4. Pull up on the hood prop to release it from its To open the hood, do the following: storage clip. 1. Pull the hood release The hood prop may be hot due to increased handle with this engine temperatures under the hood, so symbol on it.
Page 420: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.9L V6 engine, here is what you will see:...
Page 421: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 510. Checking Engine Oil B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 448. It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See you get fuel.
Page 422: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 420 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip the cross-hatched area.
Page 423 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst...
Page 424: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System You should look for this information on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identiﬁed When to Change Engine Oil as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as know when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 425: What To Do With Used Oil
What to Do with Used Oil If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) Used engine oil contains certain elements that may since your last oil change. Remember to reset the be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
Page 426: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required. Do not use compressed air to clean the ﬁlter.
Page 427: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid CAUTION: When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid Operating the engine with the air A good time to check your automatic transaxle cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. to be burned.
Page 428 How to Check Automatic Transaxle To get the right reading, the ﬂuid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to Fluid 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Because this operation can be a little difficult, you Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about may choose to have this done at the dealership 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are service department.
Page 429 How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean determine what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See rag or paper towel.
Page 430: Engine Coolant
® Engine Coolant Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL may cause premature engine, heater core, The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is coolant may require changing sooner, designed to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or at the ﬁrst maintenance service after each 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst,...
Page 431 Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be CAUTION: badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water Adding only plain water to your cooling in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, system can be dangerous.
Page 432: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper The coolant recovery ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant tank is located on the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. driver’s side of the vehicle, above the engine air cleaner/ CAUTION:...
Page 433: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap CAUTION: Notice: The radiator cap on your vehicle is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed You can be burned if you spill coolant to prevent coolant loss and possible engine on hot engine parts. Coolant contains damage from overheating.
Page 434 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See CAUTION: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 435 for information on driving to a Steam from an overheated engine can safe place in an emergency.
Page 435: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: Operating Mode 1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. This emergency operating mode allows your 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency speed and open the windows as necessary.
Page 436: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 437 Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your CAUTION: warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 435 for information Heater and radiator hoses, and other on driving to a safe place in an emergency. engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 438 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and Recovery Tank other parts. Use the recommended coolant If you have not found a problem yet, but the and the proper coolant mixture.
Page 439 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator CAUTION: Notice: Your engine has a speciﬁc radiator ﬁll procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be Steam and scalding liquids from a hot severely damaged. cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 440 2. Keep turning the pressure cap. Remove the 4. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the pressure cap. engine and the compartment. 5. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. CAUTION: Watch out for the engine cooling fans.
Page 441: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 420 for reservoir location. Filling the Coolant Recovery Tank When to Check Power Steering Fluid 8.
Page 442: Windshield Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: What Washer Fluid to Use 1. Turn the key off and let the engine When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to compartment cool down.
Page 443: Brakes
Brakes Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, Brake Fluid follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Your brake master • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer cylinder reservoir is ﬂuid. Water can cause the solution to ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake freeze and damage your washer ﬂuid tank ﬂuid.
Page 444 What to Add So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have brake ﬂuid.
Page 445 Notice: • CAUTION: Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such The brake wear warning sound means that as engine oil, in your brake system can soon your brakes will not work well. That damage brake system parts so badly that could lead to an accident.
Page 446: Replacing Brake System Parts
Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase many parts have to be of top quality and work in pedal travel.
Page 447: Battery
Battery Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) When it is time for a new battery, get one that has cable from the battery.
Page 448: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may not be covered by your warranty. want to use another vehicle and some jumper Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or cables to start your vehicle.
Page 449 Notice: If you leave your radio or other The terminal is located accessories on during the jump starting under the fuse block procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs cover. Remove the would not be covered by your warranty. Always cover to access the turn off your radio and other accessories when remote positive (+)
Page 450 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause Fans or other moving engine parts can battery gas to explode. People have been injure you badly. Keep your hands away hurt doing this, and some have been from moving parts once the engine is blinded.
Page 451 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead Use a remote positive (+) terminal if battery, but not near engine parts that move.
Page 452 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 453: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 457. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: A. High-beam Headlamp Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas B.
Page 454 To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 3. Remove the screw (B) from the top of the headlamp assembly. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 419 for more information. 4. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle. 5.
Page 455: Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Front Turn Signal, Parking and 5. Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb assembly and turning it clockwise to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) secure. 6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To change a stoplamp/taillamp, turn signal or back-up lamp bulb, do the following: 1.
Page 456 3. Pull out the taillamp housing. 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove. 4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the taillamp assembly. 6. Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out of the socket and gently pushing in a new bulb. 7.
Page 457: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: license plate lamp. 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the fascia. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number...
Page 458: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade 2. Squeeze the tabs (B) on each side of the wiper blade assembly to remove the wiper Replacement arm (A) from the blade (C). Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the wear and cracking.
Page 459: 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 460: 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 461 (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) 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 473.
Page 462 (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria number of plies in the sidewall and under Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed the tread. to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all federal and numbers following the DOT (Department of...
Page 463: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that tire.
Page 464 Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 465 Normal Occupant Weight: The number of Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Page 466: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s operate effectively. traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that testing procedures.
Page 467: How To Check
How to Check A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly original equipment tires and the correct inﬂation inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 468: High-Speed Operation
High-Speed Operation If your vehicle has P225/60R17 size tires, they will require inﬂation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher. Set the cold inﬂation pressure to the CAUTION: maximum inﬂation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (262 kPa), whichever is lower.
Page 469: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front (8 000 to 13 000 km). and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires Tire and Loading Information label.
Page 470: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires • The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. • The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage One way to tell when it that cannot be repaired well because of the is time for new tires is size or location of the damage.
Page 471 If the tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC spec number will be followed by an MS CAUTION: for mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 460 for additional information. If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop CAUTION: cracks after many miles of driving.
Page 472: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels CAUTION: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including If you add different sized wheels, your its braking, ride and handling characteristics, vehicle may not provide an acceptable stability, and resistance to rollover.
Page 473: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based Quality grades can be found where applicable on on the wear rate of the tire when tested under the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government maximum section width.
Page 474: 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 the and balanced carefully at the factory to give you generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 475 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with new problems with bearing life, brake cooling, GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be speedometer or odometer calibration, sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground...
Page 476: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Accessory Inﬂator Your vehicle may have an accessory inﬂator. With CAUTION: it, you can inﬂate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure. Do not use tire chains. There is not enough The accessory inﬂator is located in the rear clearance.
Page 477 This symbol is on the To use your accessory inﬂator system, do the accessory inﬂator following: switch. 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 2. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter, if required, to the end of the hose that has the pressure gage.
Page 478 Your accessory inﬂator will automatically shut off To turn off the inﬂator, do the following: after about 10 minutes. The light in the switch 1. Press the switch and detach the hose, ﬁrst will blink. After about one minute you can use the from the inﬂated object, then from the outlet.
Page 479: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 480: 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 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart on your vehicle’s hazard warning ﬂashers. while the vehicle is raised.
Page 481: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire. The tools needed to remove the spare tire are located in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the passenger’s side.
Page 482 To remove the tools, do the following: 4. Remove the jack (A) and jacking tools (E) by loosening and then removing the wing nut (D) 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 126 and bracket (C). for more information. 5.
Page 483 To remove the compact spare tire, do the 1. Attach the folding wrench (F) to the following: extension (E) and insert the chisel end on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft (A). 2.
Page 484 The hoist is used to store a full-size or a ﬂat road tire under the vehicle. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 493 for more information. 4. Remove the compact spare tire from the cable. If the compact spare tire will not lower, check under the vehicle to see if the tire is hanging loose and the cable end and spring under the wheel plate are...
Page 485: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove it with your bare hands. Do not Installing the Spare Tire drop the cover or lay it face down, as it could become scratched or damaged.
Page 486 1. Loosen the wheel Notice: If you position the jack under the nuts using the rocker molding and attempt to raise the vehicle, folding wrench, you could break the molding and/or cause other but do not damage to your vehicle. Always position the remove them.
Page 487 2. Near each wheel, there is a notch (A and B) in the vehicle’s frame, inboard of the rocker CAUTION: molding. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it ﬁts ﬁrmly into the notch in Raising your vehicle with the jack the vehicle’s frame nearest the ﬂat tire.
Page 488 4. Attach the folding wrench (A) to the jack (B), 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far jack head approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm). enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt under the wheel well.
Page 489 CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. which it is fastened, can make the wheel If you do, the nuts might come loose. nuts become loose after a time. The wheel Your wheel could fall off, causing a could come off and cause an accident.
Page 490 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 491: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System 10. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a Your vehicle may have an underbody-mounted tire crisscross sequence, hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch as shown. system. It is designed to stop a tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged.
Page 492 To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the instructions listed next.
Page 493: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 4. Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until and Tools the compact spare tire is resting on the folding wrench. CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 494 Storing the Flat or Spare Tire To store the spare tire, do the following: 1. Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down. CAUTION: 2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the The underbody-mounted spare tire needs shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels.
Page 495 Storing the Tools 6. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the A. Strap tire moves, use the folding wrench to tighten B. Bag and Tools the cable. C.
Page 496: Compact Spare Tire
To replace the cover, line up the tabs on the right Of course, it is best to replace the spare with a of the cover with the slots in the cover opening. full-size tire as soon as possible. The spare tire Push the cover in place and push down the tab will last longer and be in good shape in case it is so that it rests in the groove.
Page 497: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Remove any accidental over-spray from other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray, apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth. Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you it is cleaned often.
Page 498: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister remove a soil from any interior surface.
Page 499: 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 500: 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 CAUTION: is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 501: 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 depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. and 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 501.
Page 502: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and Blades tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle’s If the windshield is not clear after using the ﬁnish if they remain on painted surfaces.
Page 503: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 504: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal control can collect on the underbody. If these are repair or replacement, make sure the body repair not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan,...
Page 505: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, Remover and asphalt.
Page 506: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your vehicle’s Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) engine, speciﬁcations, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box.
Page 507: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an Add-On Electrical Equipment internal fuse in the underhood fuse block. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your will stop until the motor cools.
Page 508: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected The instrument panel fuse block is located from short circuits by a combination of fuses, at the right end of the instrument panel, on the circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links.
Page 509 Fuses Usage Trunk, Door Locks Electronic Level Control Rear Wiper Radio, DVD Player Interior Lamps ® OnStar Keyless Entry Module Cluster, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Cruise Switch Steering Wheel Illumination Power Mirror Stoplamp, Turn Lamps Heated Seats Blank Electronic Level Control Heated Mirror...
Page 510: Underhood Fuse Block
Fuses Usage Relays Usage Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Blank Back-up Lamps Blank Blank Park Lamps, Taillamps Canister Vent Solenoid Retained Accessory Power Park Lamps Rear Defog Power Sliding Door Fuse Puller Blank Blank Circuit Usage Breakers Left Power Sliding Door Power Seats Right Power Sliding Door Power Window Underhood Fuse Block...
Page 511 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right High-Beam BLANK Not Used Fuel Pump BLANK Not Used Diode Left High-Beam...
Page 512 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage BLANK Not Used Fuel Injector BLANK Not Used Climate Control, RPA, Cruise Control BLANK Not Used Electronic Throttle Control Not Used Engine Sensor, Evaporator Air Conditioning Clutch Airbag Horn Not Used Left Low-Beam Not Used Powertrain Control Module, Electronic Throttle Control Auxiliary Power Not Used...
Page 513 J-Case Fuses Usage Relays Usage Fuse Puller RUN RLY Starter Fan 1 LO BEAM Low-Beam Starter Solenoid FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Anti-lock Brake System Motor HORN Horn Blank AC/CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch Fan 2 HI BEAM High-Beam Front Blower High PWR/TRN Powertrain Battery Main 3...
Page 514: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric measurements. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 530 for more information. Capacities and Speciﬁcations 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 515 Capacities and Speciﬁcations (cont’d) Capacities Application English Metric Fuel Capacity Regular 20.0 gal 75.7 L Extended 25.1 gal 95.0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140 Y All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 516 NOTES...
Page 517: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 518 Owner Checks and Services ..... 526 Introduction ..........518 At Each Fuel Fill ........526 Maintenance Requirements ......518 At Least Once a Month ......527 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 518 At Least Once a Year .......
Page 518: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, Introduction inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep and change as recommended. your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty.
Page 519: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 520 should be performed when indicated. We at General Motors want to help you keep your See Additional Required Services on page 523 and vehicle in good working condition. But we do not Maintenance Footnotes on page 524 for further know exactly how you will drive it.
Page 520: Scheduled Maintenance
® Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained When the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes and supported service technicians will perform on, it means that service is required for your the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 521 When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears, Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the certain services, checks, and inspections are CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on within required. Required services are described in the 10 months since the vehicle was purchased following for “Maintenance I”...
Page 522 Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Check engine coolant and windshield washer ﬂuid levels and add ﬂuid as • • needed. Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in • • this section. • Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). •...
Page 523: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 524: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). • An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i).
Page 525 (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or (h) Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn or the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of damaged or that streak or miss areas of the these conditions: windshield.
Page 526: Owner Checks And Services
At Each Fuel Fill (l) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the ﬁlter may require replacement more often. It is important to perform these underhood checks (m) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive at each fuel ﬁll. cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
Page 527: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Tire Inﬂation Check Starter Switch Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not CAUTION: forget to check the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 466.
Page 528 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying System Check the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever CAUTION: moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM ®...
Page 529 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular Park (P) Mechanism Check brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: CAUTION: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 530: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
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 may be obtained from ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer your dealer.
Page 531 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Sliding Door Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant Track Latch, Pivots, Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Spring Anchor, meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 532: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15222510 — Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 Spark Plugs 12591131 41-100 Windshield Wiper Blades...
Page 533: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.9L V6 Engine...
Page 534: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record Afterthe scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 518. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 526 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 535 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 536 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 537: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..538 Reporting Safety Defects ......555 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....538 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ......... 541 United States Government ..... 555 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ......
Page 538: 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 Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-762-2737. Customer Satisfaction Procedure In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada...
Page 539 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using Motors and your dealer are committed to making the toll-free telephone number or write them at the sure you are completely satisﬁed with your following address: new vehicle.
Page 540 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the For further information concerning eligibility event that you do not feel your concerns have been in the 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 Limited Alternatively, you may call the General Motors wants you to be aware of its participation in a...
Page 541: 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 542: Customer Assistance For Text
Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer Canada — Customer Assistance wishes to write or e-mail Pontiac, the letter should be addressed to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 United States —...
Page 543: 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 544: Roadside Assistance Program
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. • Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are customer to get to the nearest service station automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside (approximately $5 in the U.S.
Page 545 • Additional Services for Canadian Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership Customers for warranty service or in the event of a • Trip Routing Service: Upon Request, vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, assistance when the vehicle is mired in computer-personalized maps, highlighting sand, mud, or snow.
Page 546 • In many instances, mechanical failures are Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance: covered under Pontiac’s Bumper-to-Bumper In the event of a warranty related vehicle warranty, and the duration of the Base Warranty disablement, while en route and over Coverage for Canadian customers of the new 250 kilometres from original point of departure, Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 547: Courtesy Transportation
(TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438, Canadian customers call1-800-268-6800. For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited (U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement (Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited...
Page 548 Scheduling Service Appointments Transportation Options When your vehicle requires warranty service, Warranty service can generally be completed while you should contact your dealer and request an you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM appointment. By scheduling a service appointment helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing and advising your service consultant of your several transportation options.
Page 549 Public Transportation or Fuel Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Reimbursement You are responsible for fuel usage charges and If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage and public transportation is used as ‘shuttle fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond service,’...
Page 550: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
® Vehicle Data Collection and Event If your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak steering performance, including yaw rate, steering Data Recorders wheel angle, and lateral acceleration, is also recorded. This information has been used to Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has improve vehicle crash performance and may be a number of sophisticated computer systems that used to improve crash performance of future...
Page 551: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is • use the data for GM research needs, damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed •...
Page 552 Repair Facility Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed GM also recommends that you choose a collision from vehicles that were total losses in prior repair facility that meets your needs before you ever accidents.
Page 553 • If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may If you need roadside assistance, call require you to have insurance that assures repairs GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer Assistance Program on page 544 for more (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement information.
Page 554 • Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you Process through the information they will need. If they In the event that your vehicle requires damage ask for a police report, phone or go to the police repairs, GM recommends that you take an active department headquarters the next day and you role in its repair.
Page 555: Reporting Safety Defects
If another party’s insurance company is paying for To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 valuation based on that insurance company’s (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to collision policy repair limits, as you have no http://www.safercar.gov;...
Page 556: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
GM transmissions, transaxles, you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, and transfer cases. or write: Service Bulletins Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Service Bulletins give technical service information Detroit, MI 48232-5172 needed to knowledgeably service General Motors In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 cars and trucks.
Page 557 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 manual For Credit Card Orders Only will include the Maintenance Schedule for all (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 558 NOTES...
Page 559 Airbag System (cont.) When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ....87 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 410 Where Are the Airbags? ......85 Accessory Inﬂator ........476 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........355 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......198 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped System ............
Page 560 Appearance Care (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle ......501 Battery ............447 Weatherstrips ........... 500 Electric Power Management ..... 194 Windshield, Backglass, and Run-Down Protection ....... 195 Wiper Blades ........502 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....381 Audio System(s) .......... 268 Brake Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....
Page 561 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Calibration ........... 235 Front Seat Position ......... 78 California Fuel ..........413 Where to Put the Restraint ......66 California Proposition 65 Warning ....411 Chime Level Adjustment ......356 Canadian Owners ...........
Page 562 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ....51 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Compact Spare Tire ........496 Reporting Safety Defects to the Compass ............. 235 United States Government ....555 Content Theft-Deterrent ....... 131 Roadside Assistance Program ....544 Control of a Vehicle ........362 Service Publications Ordering Convenience Center ........
Page 563 Driver Electrical System (cont.) Position, Safety Belt ........37 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....508 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....229 Power Windows and Other Power DIC Operation and Displays ..... 230 Options ..........507 DIC Vehicle Personalization ..... 257 Underhood Fuse Block ......
Page 564 Fuel (cont.) Fuels in Foreign Countries ....... 414 Filter Gage ............228 Engine Air Cleaner ........426 Gasoline Octane ........412 Finish Damage ..........504 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ......412 Fixed Mast Antenna ........355 Low Warning Light ........228 Flashers, Hazard Warning ......178 Fuses Flash-to-Pass ..........
Page 565 Horn ............178 How to Use This Manual ........ 3 Hazard Warning Flashers ......178 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....36 Head Restraints ..........13 Headlamp Wiring ......... 507 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ........453 Ignition Positions ......... 136 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Infants and Young Children, Restraints ..
Page 566 Light (cont.) Oil Pressure ..........226 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......... 460 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .... 217 Lamps Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ....216 Battery Run-Down Protection ....195 Safety Belt Reminder ....... 215 Dome ............192 Security ........... 227 Electric Power Management .....
Page 567 Mobile Digital Media System ....... 330 MP3 ............285 Maintenance Schedule MyGMLink.com ..........541 Additional Required Services ....523 At Each Fuel Fill ........526 At Least Once a Month ......527 At Least Once a Year ......527 Navigation/Radio System, see Introduction ..........
Page 568 Outlet(s), Accessory Power ......198 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....211 Outside Passenger Sensing System ......91 Convex Mirror .......... 151 Passing ............371 ® Heated Mirrors ......... 151 PASS-Key III ..........133 ® Power Mirrors .......... 150 PASS-Key III Operation ......133 Overhead Console ........
Page 569 Recreational Vehicle Towing ......394 Remote Keyless Entry System ....104 Radiator Pressure Cap ........ 433 Remote Keyless Entry System, Radios ............268 Operation ..........105 Care of Your CD and DVD Player .... 355 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....
Page 570 Seats Bucket Seats, Rear ........13 Safety Belt Captain Chairs ........... 21 Passenger Reminder Light ....... 216 Head Restraints ......... 13 Pretensioners ..........54 Heated Seats ..........10 Reminder Light ........215 Manual ............9 Safety Belts Power Seats ..........10 Care of ............
Page 571 Service (cont.) Speedometer ..........215 ® Doing Your Own Work ......411 StabiliTrak System ........367 Engine Soon Light ........222 Starting Your Engine ........137 Publications Ordering Information ..... 556 Steering ............369 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..96 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....
Page 572 Tires (cont.) Different Size ........... 472 Tachometer ..........215 High-Speed Operation ......468 Taillamps If a Tire Goes Flat ........479 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......466 Back-up Lamps ........455 Inﬂator, Accessory ........476 TCS Warning Light ........221 Inspection and Rotation ......
Page 573 Traction Control System (TCS) ......365 Vehicle Control System Warning Light ....221 Control ............. 362 ® StabiliTrak System ......... 367 Damage Warnings ........5 Transaxle Loading ............ 389 Fluid, Automatic ........427 Symbols ............5 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ....140 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Trip Odometer ..........
Page 574 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ... 502 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ..213 Washer ............ 182 Warnings Washer Fluid ........... 442 DIC Warnings and Messages ....237 Wiper Blade Replacement ......458 Hazard Warning Flashers ......178 Wiper Fuses ..........507 Other Warning Devices ......

Pontiac Montana SV6 2007 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Quick Links

Chapters

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