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Pontiac 2003 Sunfire Owner's Manual (346 pages)

Brand: Pontiac | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

2003 Pontiac Sunﬁre Owner Manual

1
- Table of Contents
  1
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
  - Front Seats
    8
  - Manual Seats
    8
    
    Reclining Seatbacks
    10
  - Head Restraints
    11
  - Rear Seats
    13
    
    Rear Seat Operation
    13
  - Folding the Seatback
    13
  - Safety Belts
    14
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    15
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    18
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    19
  - Driver Position
    20
  - Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    22
  - Four Door Models
    22
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    27
  - Right Front Passenger Position
    28
  - Rear Seat Passengers
    28
  - Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
    32
  - Safety Belt Extender
    34
  - Child Restraints
    35
  - Older Children
    35
  - Infants and Young Children
    38
    
    Child Restraint Systems
    41
    
    Where to Put the Restraint
    44
  - Top Strap
    45
  - Top Strap Anchor Location
    46
    
    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
    49
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    52
  - Air Bag Systems
    55
    
    Where Are the Air Bags
    58
    
    What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate
    61
    
    When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate
    61
    
    How Does an Air Bag Restrain
    62
  - Restraint System Check
    64
    
    Checking Your Restraint Systems
    64
    
    Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
    64
    
    Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    65
- Features and Controls
  
  67
  - Keys
    68
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System
    69
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    70
    
    Battery Replacement
    72
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    72
    
    Radio Personalization
    72
    
    Doors and Locks
    74
    
    Power Door Locks
    75
    
    Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock
    76
    
    Rear Door Security Locks
    76
    
    Using the Rear Door Security Lock
    76
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle
    77
    
    Lockout Protection
    77
    
    Remote Trunk Release
    78
    
    Remote Trunk Release Lockout
    78
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    79
    
    Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
    79
    
    Windows
    80
    
    Express-Down Window
    81
    
    Manual Windows
    81
    
    Power Windows
    81
    
    Sun Visors
    81
    
    Content Theft-Deterrent
    82
    
    Disarming the System
    82
    
    How the System Alarm Is Activated
    82
    
    Theft-Deterrent Systems
    82
    
    How to Detect a Tamper Condition
    83
    
    How to Turn off the System Alarm
    83
    
    Ignition Positions
    84
    
    New Vehicle Break-In
    84
    
    Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    84
    
    Manual Transaxle
    86
    
    Engine Coolant Heater
    87
    
    Automatic Transaxle Operation
    88
    
    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    88
    
    Forward Gears
    90
    
    Manual Transaxle Operation
    91
    
    Shift Speeds
    92
    
    Parking Brake
    93
    
    Shifting into Park (P)
    94
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    95
    
    Torque Lock
    95
    
    Parking Your Vehicle
    96
    
    Shifting out of Park (P)
    96
    
    Engine Exhaust
    97
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    97
    
    Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
    98
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror
    99
    
    Mirrors
    99
    
    Outside Remote Control Mirror
    99
    
    Outside Breakaway Mirror
    100
    
    Outside Convex Mirror
    100
    
    Onstar System
    101
    
    Onstar Services
    102
    
    Center Console Storage Area
    103
    
    Convenience Net
    103
    
    Storage Areas
    103
    
    Sunroof
    104
Section 3 Instrument Panel

105
- Instrument Panel
  
  105
  - Instrument Panel Overview
    106
    
    Hazard Warning Flashers
    108
    
    Other Warning Devices
    109
  - Tilt Wheel
    109
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    110
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    110
  - Windshield Wipers
    111
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    111
  - Windshield Washers
    112
  - Cruise Control
    113
  - Exterior Lamps
    116
  - Lamps on Reminder
    116
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    116
  - Front Reading Lamps
    118
  - Map Lamps
    118
  - Accessory Power Outlets
    119
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    119
  - Climate Controls
    120
  - Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    120
  - Climate Control System
    120
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    122
  - Rear Window Defogger
    123
  - Outlet Adjustment
    123
  - Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
    124
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  
  125
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    125
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    126
  - Trip Odometer
    126
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    127
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    127
  - Charging System Light
    128
  - Brake System Warning Light
    128
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    130
  - Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
    130
  - Enhanced Traction System Active Light
    131
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    132
    
    Low Coolant Warning Light
    132
    
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    133
  - Check Engine Light
    133
  - If the Light Is Flashing
    134
  - If the Light Is on Steady
    134
    
    Oil Pressure Light
    135
    
    Passlock Warning Light
    136
    
    Check Gages Warning Light
    137
    
    Service Vehicle Soon Light
    137
    
    Fuel Gage
    138
  - Audio System(S)
    139
    
    Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    139
    
    Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    139
    
    AM-FM Radio
    140
  - Setting Preset Stations
    141
    
    Radio with CD (Base Level)
    142
  - Playing a Compact Disc
    144
  - Compact Disc Messages
    146
    
    Radio with CD (MP3)
    147
  - Radio Data System (Rds
    147
  - Playing the Radio
    148
  - Finding a Station
    149
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    150
    
    Rds and XM
    151
  - Finding a Program Type (Pty) Station
    151
  - Setting Preset Ptys (Rds Only)
    152
  - Rds Messages
    152
  - Radio Messages
    153
  - Playing a CD
    156
  - Using an Mp3 CD
    158
  - CD Messages
    162
    
    Personal Choice Radio Controls
    163
    
    Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)
    163
    
    Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
    163
    
    Care of Your CD Player
    164
    
    Care of Your Cds
    164
    
    Fixed Mast Antenna
    164
    
    Understanding Radio Reception
    164
  - Fm Stereo
    164
    
    Chime Level Adjustment
    165
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
    165
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

167
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  168
  - Defensive Driving
    168
  - Drunken Driving
    169
  - Control of a Vehicle
    172
  - Braking
    172
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
    173
    
    Braking in Emergencies
    175
  - Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
    176
  - Steering
    177
    
    Steering Tips
    177
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    178
  - Off-Road Recovery
    179
  - Passing
    180
  - Loss of Control
    181
  - Driving at Night
    182
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    184
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    186
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    186
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    186
  - City Driving
    187
  - Freeway Driving
    188
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    189
  - Highway Hypnosis
    190
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    190
  - Winter Driving
    192
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    193
    
    If You're Caught in a Blizzard
    194
  - If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    196
- Towing
  
  197
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    197
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    197
    
    Dinghy Towing
    198
    
    Dolly Towing
    198
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    199
  - Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle)
    201
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    202
    
    P.O. Box
    202
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    202
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    203
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    204
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    204
    
    Following Distance
    205
    
    Making Turns
    205
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    205
    
    Driving on Grades
    206
    
    Parking on Hills
    206
  - Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle)
    207
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    207
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    207
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

209
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  209
- Service
  
  211
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    211
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    212
- Fuel
  
  212
  - Gasoline Octane
    212
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    213
  - California Fuel
    213
  - Additives
    214
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    214
  - Filling Your Tank
    215
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    217
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  218
  - Checking Things under the Hood
    218
    
    Hood Release
    218
    
    Engine Compartment Overview
    220
    
    Engine Oil
    221
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    222
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    223
- Maintenance Schedule
  
  224
  - Engine Oil Additives
    224
  - Maintenance Schedule
    225
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    225
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    226
    
    Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    227
    
    Manual Transaxle Fluid
    227
    
    Hydraulic Clutch
    228
    
    When to Check and What to Use
    228
    
    Engine Coolant
    229
    
    How to Check and Add Fluid
    229
    
    What to Use
    230
  - Checking Coolant
    230
    
    Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    231
    
    Engine Overheating
    232
  - If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    232
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    233
    
    Cooling System
    234
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    236
    
    Power Steering Fluid
    240
    
    Windshield Washer Fluid
    241
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    241
    
    Brakes
    242
  - Brake Fluid
    242
  - Brake Wear
    244
    
    Battery
    245
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    245
  - Vehicle Storage
    246
    
    Jump Starting
    246
- Bulb Replacement
  
  251
  - Halogen Bulbs
    251
  - Headlamps
    252
  - Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
    253
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (with Spoiler)
    254
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Without Spoiler)
    254
  - Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
    254
  - Back-Up Lamps
    255
  - Replacement Bulbs
    256
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  256
- Tires
  
  257
  - How to Check
    258
    
    Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure
    258
    
    Tire Inspection and Rotation
    258
    
    When to Check
    258
    
    Buying New Tires
    260
    
    When It Is Time for New Tires
    260
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    261
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    262
  - Wheel Replacement
    263
  - Tire Chains
    264
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    264
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    265
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    266
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    267
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    269
  - Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
    274
  - Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
    275
  - Compact Spare Tire
    276
- Appearance Care
  
  276
  - Using Cleaner on Fabric
    277
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    277
  - Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
    277
  - Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    278
  - Cleaning Vinyl
    278
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    278
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    278
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    279
  - Care of Safety Belts
    279
  - Weatherstrips
    279
  - Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    279
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    280
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    280
  - Finish Care
    280
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    281
  - Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades
    281
  - Cleaning Tires
    281
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    282
  - Finish Damage
    282
  - Underbody Maintenance
    282
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    282
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    283
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  284
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    284
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    284
- Electrical System
  
  285
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    285
  - Headlamp Wiring
    285
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    285
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    285
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    285
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    286
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    288
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  289
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  
  290
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

291
- Introduction
  292
- Maintenance Requirements
  292
- Maintenance Schedule
  292
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  292
- How this Section Is Organized
  293
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  294
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  294
- Selecting the Right Schedule
  295
  - Short Trip/City Intervals
    295
    
    Short Trip/City Deﬁnition
    295
    
    Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition
    296
- Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
  296
  - Long Trip/Highway Intervals
    296
- Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
  303
- At each Fuel Fill
  308
- At Least Once a Month
  308
  - Cassette Tape Player Service
    308
- At Least Twice a Year
  308
  - Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
    308
  - Tire Inﬂation Check
    308
  - Engine Coolant Level Check
    308
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
  308
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    308
- At Least Once a Year
  309
  - Wiper Blade Check
    309
  - Hydraulic Clutch System Check
    309
  - Weatherstrip Lubrication
    309
  - Body Lubrication Service
    309
  - Automatic Transaxle Inspection
    309
  - Key Lock Cylinders Service
    309
  - Manual Transaxle Check
    309
  - Starter Switch Check
    310
  - Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
    311
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    311
- Engine Cooling System Inspection
  312
- Exhaust System Inspection
  312
- Fuel System Inspection
  312
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
  312
- Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
  312
- Throttle System Inspection
  312
- Brake System Inspection
  313
- Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection
  313
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  314
- Part E: Maintenance Record
  316
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

319
- Customer Assistance Information
  
  320
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    320
  - Online Owner Center
    321
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    322
    
    Detroit, MI
    322
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    322
  - GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
    323
    
    Overseas – Customer Assistance
    323
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    324
    
    Security While You Travel
    324
    
    Canadian Roadside Assistance
    325
    
    Plan Ahead When Possible
    325
  - Courtesy Transportation
    325
    
    Additional Program Information
    326
    
    Transportation Options
    326
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  327

Pontiac 2003 Sunfire Owner's Manual (346 pages)

Brand: Pontiac | Category: Automobile | Size: 16 MB

R Manual

2
- Table of Contents
  2
- Canadian Owners
  3
- How to Use this Manual
  3
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  4
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  5
- Vehicle Symbols
  5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

8
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  8
- Front Seats
  9
  - Manual Seats
    9
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    11
  - Head Restraints
    12
  - Seatback Latches
    13
  - Easy Entry Seat
    14
- Rear Seats
  15
- Safety Belts
  16
- Child Restraints
  37
- Older Children
  37
- Infants and Young Children
  39
- Child Restraint Systems
  42
- Where to Put the Restraint
  45
- Top Strap
  46
- Top Strap Anchor Location
  47
- Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
  48
- Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
  50
- Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
  50
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
  53
- Air Bag Systems
  56
- Air Bag Systems
  62
- What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
  62
- When Should an Air Bag Inflate
  62
- How Does an Air Bag Restrain
  63
- What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
  63
- Servicinq Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
  65
- Checking Your Restraint Systems
  66
- Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
  66
- Restraint System Check
  66
Section 2 Features and Controls

68
- Features and Controls
  68
  - Keys
    68
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System
    70
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    71
    
    Radio Personalization
    72
    
    Battery Replacement
    73
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    73
  - Doors and Locks
    75
    
    Door Locks
    75
    
    Power Door Locks
    76
    
    Rear Door Security Locks
    76
    
    Using the Rear Door Security Lock
    76
    
    Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock
    77
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle
    77
    
    Lockout Protection
    77
    
    Trunk
    78
    
    Remote Trunk Release Lockout
    79
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    80
    
    Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
    80
  - Windows
    81
    
    Manual Windows
    82
    
    Power Windows
    82
  - Theft-Deterrent Systems
    83
    
    Content Theft-Deterrent
    83
    
    Disarming the System
    83
    
    How the System Alarm Is Activated
    83
    
    How to Detect a Tamper Condition
    84
    
    How to Turn off the System Alarm
    84
    
    Passlock
    84
  - Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    85
    
    Ignition Positions
    85
    
    New Vehicle Break-In
    85
    
    Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    87
    
    Starting Your Engine
    87
    
    Manual Transaxle
    88
    
    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    89
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    90
  - Forward Gears
    91
  - Manual Transaxle Operation
    92
  - Shift Speeds
    93
  - Parking Brake
    94
  - Shifting into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
    95
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    96
    
    Torque Lock
    96
  - Shifting out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
    97
  - Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)
    97
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    98
  - Engine Exhaust
    99
  - Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
    99
  - Mirrors
    100
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    100
  - Outside Remote Control Mirror
    100
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    100
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    101
  - Outside Breakaway Mirror
    101
  - Onstar@ System
    103
    
    Onstar Services
    103
    
    Onstar@ Virtual Advisor
    104
  - Storage Areas
    105
  - Cupholder(S)
    105
  - Center Console Storage Area
    105
  - Convenience Net
    105
  - Sunroof
    106
Instrument Panel Ection 3

108
- Instrument Panel
  108
  - Instrument Panel Overview
    108
    
    Hazard Warning Flashers
    110
    
    Horn
    111
    
    Other Warning Devices
    111
    
    Tilt Wheel
    111
    
    Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    112
    
    Flash-To-Pass
    113
    
    Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    113
    
    Windshield Wipers
    114
    
    Cruise Control
    115
    
    Windshield Washers
    115
    
    Exterior Lamps
    118
    
    Daytime Running Lamps
    119
    
    Fog Lamps
    120
    
    Interior Lamps
    120
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    121
    
    Entry Lighting
    121
    
    Map Lamps
    121
    
    Accessory Power Outlets
    122
    
    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    122
  - Climate Controls
    123
    
    Climate Control System
    123
    
    Operation
    123
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    124
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    125
    
    Operation Tips
    126
    
    Outlet Adjustment
    126
  - Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
    127
    
    Instrument Panel Cluster
    128
    
    Safety Belt Reminder Light
    129
    
    Speedometer and Odometer
    129
    
    Tachometer
    129
    
    Trip Odometer
    129
    
    Airbag Readiness Light
    130
    
    Charging System Light
    131
    
    Up-Shift Light
    131
    
    Brake System Warning Light
    132
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    133
    
    Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
    133
    
    Enhanced Traction System Active Light
    134
    
    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    135
  - Low Coolant Warning Light
    135
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    136
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    137
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    137
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    138
  - Oil Pressure Light
    139
  - Passlock@ Warning Light
    140
  - Check Gages Warning Light
    140
  - Service Vehicle Soon Light
    141
  - Fuel Gage
    141
  - Audio System(S)
    142
  - Setting the Time for Radios Without
    142
  - Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
    142
  - AM-FM Radio
    143
    
    Finding a Station
    143
    
    Playing the Radio
    143
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    144
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    144
    
    Radio Messages
    145
  - Radio with CD (Base Level)
    145
  - Radio with CD (up Level)
    145
    
    Playing a Compact Disc
    148
    
    Compact Disc Messages
    149
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    150
    
    Radio with CD (up Level)
    150
    
    Setting Preset Ptys (RDS Only)
    154
    
    Rds Messages
    155
  - Personal Choice Radio Controls
    160
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)
    161
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
    161
  - Understanding Radio Reception
    161
  - Care of Your Cds
    162
  - Care of Your CD Player
    162
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    162
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    162
Ection 4 Driving Your Vehicle

164
- Driving Your Vehicle
  164
- Defensive Driving
  165
- Drunken Driving
  165
- Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle
  165
- Control of a Vehicle
  168
- Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
  169
- Braking
  169
  - Braking in Emergencies
    171
  - Using Anti-Lock
    171
- Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
  172
- Steering
  173
- Steering in Emergencies
  174
- Off-Road Recovery
  175
- Passing
  176
- Loss of Control
  177
- Driving at Night
  178
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
  180
  - Driving through Flowing Water
    182
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    182
- City Driving
  183
- Freeway Driving
  184
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
  185
- Highway Hypnosis
  185
- Hill and Mountain Roads
  186
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
  194
- Towing
  194
- Towing Your Vehicle
  194
  - Dinghy Towing
    195
  - Dolly Towing
    195
- Loading Your Vehicle
  196
- Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle)
  198
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    199
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    200
  - Following Distance
    202
  - Making Turns
    202
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    202
  - Driving on Grades
    203
  - Parking on Hills
    203
- Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle)
  204
Ection 5 Service and Appearanc

206
- Service and Appearance Care
  207
- Service
  208
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    209
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    209
- Fuel
  210
  - Gasoline Octane
    210
  - Gasoline Specifications
    210
  - California Fuel
    211
  - Additives
    211
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    211
  - Filling Your Tank
    212
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    214
- Checking Things under the Hood
  215
  - Hood Release
    215
  - Engine Oil
    218
    
    Checking Engine Oil
    219
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    220
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    221
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    222
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    222
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    223
  - Engine Air Cleanedfilter
    224
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    225
  - Manual Transaxle Fluid
    226
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    226
    
    When to Check and What to Use
    226
    
    How to Check and Add Fluid
    227
  - Engine Coolant
    227
    
    What to Use
    227
    
    Checking Coolant
    228
    
    Adding Coolant
    229
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    229
  - Engine Overheating
    229
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    230
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    231
  - Cooling System
    232
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    234
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    238
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    238
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    239
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    239
  - Brakes
    240
    
    What to Add
    241
    
    Brake Wear
    242
    
    Brake Adjustment
    243
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    243
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    243
  - Battery
    244
  - Vehicle Storage
    244
  - Jump Starting
    245
- Bulb Replacement
  250
  - Headlamps
    250
  - Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
    252
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (with Spoiler)
    252
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
    252
  - Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
    253
  - Back-Up Lamps
    254
  - Replacement Bulbs
    254
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  255
- Tires
  256
  - Inflation -- Tire Pressure
    257
  - When to Check
    257
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    257
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    259
  - Buying New Tires
    260
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    261
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    261
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
  262
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    263
- Tire Chains
  264
- Changing a Flat Tire
  265
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  265
- Compact Spare Tire
  267
- Appearance Care
  276
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
  276
  - Using Cleaner on Fabric
    277
  - Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    277
- Care of Safety Belts
  278
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
  279
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    280
  - Aluminum Wheels
    280
- Weatherstrips
  279
- Finish Damage
  281
- Sheet Metal Damage
  281
- Underbody Maintenance
  281
- Chemical Paint Spotting
  282
- GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
  282
  - Engine Identification
    284
  - Electrical System
    285
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    285
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    286
    
    Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    286
    
    Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    288
- Capacities and Specifications
  289
  - Engine Specifications
    289
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  290
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

292
- Introduction
  293
- Maintenance Requirements
  293
- Maintenance Schedule
  293
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  293
- How this Section Is Organized
  294
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  295
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  295
- Selecting the Right Schedule
  296
  - Short Trip/City Definition
    296
  - Short Trip/City Intervals
    296
  - Long Trip/Highway Definition
    297
  - Long Trip/Highway Intervals
    297
  - Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
    297
- Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
  303
- At each Fuel Fill
  308
- At Least Once a Month
  308
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
  308
- At Least Twice a Year
  309
  - Hydraulic Clutch System Check
    310
- At Least Once a Year
  310
  - Body Lubrication Service
    310
  - Starter Switch Check
    310
  - Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
    311
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    312
- Engine Cooling System Inspection
  313
- Exhaust System Inspection
  313
- Fuel System Inspection
  313
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
  313
- Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
  313
- Throttle System Inspection
  313
  - Customer Assistance Information
    320
  - Vehicle Identification
    321
  - Customer Assistance Information
    321
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    321
  - Online Owner Center
    322
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    323
  - Customer Assistance off Ices
    323
  - GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
    324
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    324
    
    Canadian Roadside Assistance
    325
    
    Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
    326
    
    Shuttle Service
    326
    
    Transportation Options
    326
    
    Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    327
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    328
  - Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
    328
  - Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
    328
  - Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    328
  - Service Publications Ordering Information
    329
    
    Owner's Information
    329
    
    Service Bulletins
    329
    
    Current and Past Model Order Forms
    330

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