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The
2003
Pontiac
Grand
Am
Owner
Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems
...........................
1-1
Front Seats
...............................................
1-2
Rear Seats
...............................................
1-8
Safety Belts
..............................................
1-9
Child Restraints
.......................................
1-32
Supplemental Restraint
System
(SRS)
......................................
1-53
Restraint System Check
............................
1-60
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
.......................................
2-7
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................
2-1
7
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........
2-18
Mirrors
....................................................
2-35
Sunroof
..................................................
2-38
Instrument Panel Overview
..........................
3-2
Climate Controls
......................................
3-1
8
\Warning
Lights,
Gages
a.nd
Indicators
.........
3-22
Audio
System@)
.......................................
3-38
Features and Controls
.....................................
2-1
Windows
.................................................
2-1
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...................
2-37
..........
Instrument Panel
.............................................
3-1
Driving Your Vehicle
.......................................
4-1
Your Driving, the
Road,
and Your Vehicle
.....
4-2
Towing
...................................................
4-32
Service
.....................................................
5-3
Fuel
.........................................................
5-5
Checking Things Under
Service
and
Appearance Care
..........................
5-1
the Hood
.............................................
5-10
Bulb
Replacement
....................................
5-49
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........
5-52
Tires
......................................................
5-53
Appearance Care
.....................................
5-72
Vehicle Identification
.................................
5-80
Electrical System
......................................
5-81
Capacities and Specifications
.....................
5-86
Normai iviainienance
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......
5-00
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Maintenance Schedule
.....................................
6-1
bhintenance Schedule
................................
6-2
Customer Assistance Information
....................
7-1
Customer Assistance Information
..................
7-2
Index
...............................................................
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PONTIAC
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the
GM
Emblem, PONTIAC,
the PONTIAC Emblem and the name
GRAND
AM
are registered trademarks of General Motors
Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it
was printed. We reserve the right
to
make changes
after that time without further notice. For vehicles first
sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of
Canada Limited’’ for Pontiac Division whenever it
appears in this manual.
Please keep this manual in your vehicle,
so
it will be
there
if
you ever need it when you’re
on
the road. If you
sell
the vehicle, please leave this manual in it
so
the
new owner can use it.
Canadian
Owners
You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your
dealer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O.
Box 07130
Detroit, MI
48207
How
to
Use This
Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to
end when they first receive their new vehicle. If
you do this, it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find
that pictures and words work together
to
explain things.
Index
A good place
to
look
for what you need is the Index in
back of the manual.
It’s
an alphabetical list of what’s
in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.
Litho in U.S.A. ‘Copyright General Motors Corporation 06/03/02
Part
No.
22691531 A First Edition
All
Rights Reserved
II
Safety
Warnings
and
Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in
this
book.
We use a box and the word CAUTION
to
tell you about
things that could hurt you
if
you were to ignore the
warning.
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These mean there
is
something that could hurt
you
or
other people.
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In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard
is.
Then we tell you what
to
do
to
help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you
or others could be hurt.
1
You
will
also
find a circle
with a slash through
it
in
this book. This safety
symbol means
“Don’t,’’
“Don’t do this’’ or “Don’t let
this happen.”
.
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...
111
Vehicle
Damage
Warnings
Also,
in this book you will find these notices:
Notice:
These mean there
is
something that
could
damage
your
vehicle.
A
notice will tell you about something that can damage
your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the
notice will
tell
you what
to
do
to
help avoid the
damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or
NOTICE.
Vehicle
Symbols
Your vehicle may be equipped with components and
labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used
on your vehicle, are shown along with the text
describing the operation or information relating
to
a
specific component, control, message, gage or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
component, gage or indicator reference the following
topics in the Index:
0
“Engine Compartment Overview”
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“Instrument Panei Overview”
0
“Climate Controls’’
“Audio Systems”
Also see
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators on
page
3-22.
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Section
1
Seats
and
Restraint
Sy
Front Seats
......................................................
1.2
Manual Seats
................................................
1.2
Reclining Seatbacks
1
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Head Restraints
.............................................
1.5
Seatback Latches
...........................................
1-5
Easy Entry Seat
.............................................
1-6
Power Lift Seat
..............................................
1-7
Rear Seats
.......................................................
1-8
Rear Seat Operation
.......................................
1.8
Safety Belts
.....................................................
1.9
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
.................
1-9
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
......
1-1 3
How
to
Wear Safety Belts Properly
.................
1-14
Driver Position
..............................................
1-1 4
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
..................
1-22
Right Front Passenger Position
.......................
1-23
Rear Seat Passengers
..................................
1.23
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1-27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults
.......................................
1-29
Safety Belt Extender
.....................................
1-31
Child
Restraints
.............................................
1.32
Older Children
..............................................
1-32
Infants and Young Children
............................
1-34
Child Restraint Systems
.................................
1-38
Six-Way Power Driver Seat
..............................
1-3
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Where
to
Put the Restraint
.............................
1-41
Top Strap
....................................................
1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location
.............................
1.43
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)
...........................
1
-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
.........................................
1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position
............................................
1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position
............................................
1-48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position
............................................
1-50
System
(SRS)
.............................................
1-53
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
....................
1-56
What Makes
an
Air Bag Inflate?
.....................
1-57
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
...
1-58
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
.........
1-59
Restraint System Check
..................................
1-60
Checking Your Restraint Systems
...................
1-60
Repiacing
Resirzlint
System
Parts
After a Crash
............................................
1-61
Supplemental Restraint
Where Are the Air Bags?
...............................
1-55
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Front
Seats
Manual
Seats
You can lose control of the vehicle
if
you try to
adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle
is moving. The sudden movement could startle
and confuse you,
or
make you push a pedal
when
you
don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s
seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
Lift the bar located under the front
of
the seat to unlock
it. Slide the seat to where you want
it
and release
the bar.
Try
to
move the seat with your body
to
be sure
the
seat
is
locked in place.
1
-2
Six-Way Power Driver Seat Reclining Seatbacks
If your vehicle has this
feature, the power seat
control is located on
the outboard side of the
driver's seat.
This control allows
you
to
move the seat up, down,
forward, or backward.
It
will also move the front or rear
of
the seat cushion up or down.
Move the seat forward or rearward by pushing the
control toward the front or rear of the vehicle.
Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by holding
the control up or down.
Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by
holding the front of the control up or down.
Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by
holding the rear of the control up or down.
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the
outboard side of the seat and move the seatback
to where you want it. Release the lever
to
lock the
seatback.
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up on the lever without pushing on the
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don’t
have a seatback reclined
if
your
vehicle
is
moving.
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Sitting
in
a reclined position when your vehicle
is
in
motion can be dangerous. Even if you
buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job
when you’re reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can’t do its job because
it
won’t be against your body. Instead,
it
will be
in
front of you. In
a
crash you could go into
it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can’t do it’s job either. In
a
crash
the belt could
go
up over your abdomen. The
belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious internal
injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is
in
motion, have
the
seatback upright. Then sit
well back in the seat and wear your safety belt
properly.
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Head
Restraints
Slide the head restraint up or down
so
that the top
of
position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
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Seatback
Latches
For two-door model vehicles, the front seatbacks fold
forward
to
let people get into the back
seat.
The
seatback latch
is
designed for one-handed operation.
To fold a front seatback forward, lift the seatback
latch fully without pushing forward on the seatback to
unlock it. Then the seatback will fold forward.
Push the seatback to
its
original position, and the
seatback will lock.
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward
on
the seatback to be sure it is
1-5
Easy
Entry
Seat
For two-door model vehicles, the right front seat of your
vehicle makes it easy for people to get in and out
of
the rear seat.
1.
Fold the right front seatback forward
by
lifting the
2.
The seat
will
slide forward to allow someone to get
seatback latch fully.
into the rear seat area.
3.
Push the seatback upright to lock
it
and slide the
seat fully rearward to lock it.
4.
Adjust the seat to the desired position.
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CAUTION:
If
the easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it
can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the
person sitting there could be injured. After
you've used it, be sure to push rearward on an
easy entry seat to be sure it
is
locked.
5.
The front passenger should try to move the seat to
make sure the seat
is
locked into place.
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Bower
Lift
Seat
If your vehicle has this feature,
to
move the power
lift
seat forward or rearward, pull up on the lever located
under the front of the driver’s seat to unlock it. Slide the
seat
to
where you want it and release the lever.
Try
is locked into place.
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located
on
the outboard side
of
the driver’s seat
up or down.
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Rear
Seats
Rear Seat Operation
Folding
the Seatback
If your vehicle has this feature, do the following:
2.
Fold the seatback down from the inside
of
the
vehicle.
To raise the seatback, push the seatback up
to
return it
to
its
original position.
Push and pull on the seatback
to
make sure it is latched
securely in the fully upright position.
1.
Pull the release straps
located in the trunk.
The right strap operates
the passenger’s side
rear split seat. The left
strap operates the
driver’s side rear
split seat.
1-8
Your
vehicle has a light
that comes on as a
reminder
to
buckle up. See
Safety Belt Reminder
Light
on
page
3-25.
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Why
Safety
Belts
Work
When you ride in or
on
anything, you go
as
fast as it goes.
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more
time
to
stop.
You
stop
over more distance,
and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why
safety belts make such good sense.
Questions and
Answers
About
Safety
Belts
Q:
Won’t
I
be trapped in the vehicle after an
accident
id
I’m
wearing
a
safety belt?
A:
You
could
be
-
whether you’re wearing a safety
belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,
even
if
you’re upside down. And your chance
of being conscious during and after an accident,
so
you
can
unbuckle and get out, is
much
greater
if
you are belted.
Q:
If
my vehicle has air
bags,
why should
I
have to
wear safety belts?
A:
Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in
most of them in the future. But they are
supplemental systems only;
so
they work
with
system ever offered for sale has required the use of
safety belts. Even
if
you’re in a vehicle that has
air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most
protection. That’s true not oniy in frontal collisions,
but especially in side and other collisions.
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Q:
If
I’m
a
good
driver,
and
I
never drive far from
home, why should
I
wear safety
belts?
A:
You
may be an excellent driver, but
if
you’re in an
accident
-
even one that isn’t your fault
-
you and
your passengers can be hurt. Being
a
good
driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most
accidents occur within
25
miles
(40
km)
of home. And the greatest number of serious
injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40
mph
(65
km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
How
to
Wear Safety
Belts
Properly
This part
is
only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things
to
know about
safety belts and children. And there are different
rules for smaller children and babies.
If
a child will be
riding in your vehicle, see
Older Children on page
1-32
or
lnfants and Young Children on page
1-34.
Follow
those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want
to
know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
Driver
Position
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shsulder
Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s 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
Manual
Seats
on
page
1-2
or
Six-Way
Power
Driver
Seat
on
page
1-3.
1-14
3.
Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let
it
get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock
if
you
pull the belt
across you very quickly.
If
this
happens, let the belt
go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
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 isn’t long enough, see
Safety
Belt
Extender on
page
1-31.
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.
1-15
Q:
What’s wrong with this?
A:
The
shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly
as much protection this way.
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.
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Q:
What’s wrong with this?
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The belt
is
twisted
across
the body.
You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.
In a crash, you wouldn’t 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.
1-21
Safety Belt
Use
During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
women. Like
all
occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured
if
they don't wear safety belts.
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
The belt should
go
back out of the way.
Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the
way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage
both the belt and your vehicle.
A
pregnant woman should wear
a
lap-shoulder belt,
and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible,
below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
1-22
Lap-Shoulder
Belt
The positions next
to
the windows have lap-shoulder
belts. Here’s how
to
wear one properly.
1.
Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t
let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock
if
you pull the belt
across you very quickly.
If
this happens, let the belt
go
back slightly
to
unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
2.
Push
the latch plate into the buckle until
it
clicks.
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If
the belt stops before
it
reaches the buckle,
tilt
the latch plate and keep pulling until you can
buckle it.
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If the belt
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long
enough, see
Safety Belt
Extender
on
page
1-31.
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
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3.
To
make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
1-25
The lap part
of
the belt should be worn
low
and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs.
In
a crash, this
applies force
to
the strong pelvic bones. And you’d 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. These parts of the body are best able
to
take belt
restraining forces.
The safety belt locks
if
there’s a sudden stop
or
a crash,
or
if
you
pull
the belt very quickly
out
of
the retractor.
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.
1-26
Center Rear Passenger Position
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To
unlatch
the belt, just push the button
on
the buckle.
1-27
Lap
Belt
When you sit in the center seating position, you have a
lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
To
make the
belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
To
make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown
until the belt is snug.
Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap
part of a lap-shoulder belt.
If
the belt isn’t long
enough, see
Safety Belt Extender
on
page
1-31.
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.
1-28
2.
Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic
cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide
over the belt, and insert the
two
edges of the
belt into the
slots
of the guide.
3.
Be sure that the belt
is
not twisted and
it
lies
flat.
The elastic cord must be under the belt and the
guide
on
top.
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Never do this.
Here two children are wearing the same belt.
The belt can’t properly spread the impact
forces.
In
a crash, the two children can be
crushed together and seriously injured.
A
belt
must be used by only one person at a time.
Q:
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?
A:
Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but
be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s
shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper
body would have the restraint that belts provide.
If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position,
see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” in
the Index.
If the child is
so
small that the shoulder belt is still
very close to the child’s face or neck, you might
want to place the child in the center seat position,
the one that has only a lap belt.
1-33
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. The belt’s force would then be applied
right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause
serious or fatal injuries.
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt
should be worn low and snug
on
the hips, just touching
the child’s thighs.
This
applies belt force
to
the child’s
pelvic bones in a crash.
Infants
and
Young
Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes
infants and all other children. Neither the distance
traveled nor the age and
size
of
the traveler changes
the need, for everyone,
to
use safety restraints. In fact,
the law in every state in the United States and in
every Canadian province says children up
to
some age
must be restrained while in
a
vehicle.
1-34
Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles,
they should have the protection provided by appropriate
restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle's
adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice.
Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby
in
their arms
while riding in a vehicle.
A
baby doesn't 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. (1
10
kg) force on
a
person's
arms.
A
baby should be secured in an
appropriate restraint.
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Children who are up against, or very close to,
any air bag when
it
inflates can be seriously
injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder
belts offer outstanding protection for adults
and older children, but not for young children
and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt
system nor its air bag system is designed for
them. Young children and infants need the
protection that a child restraint system can
provide.
Q:
What are the different types of add-on child
A:
Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the
restraints?
vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types.
Selection
of
a particular restraint should take
into consideration not only the child’s weight, height
and age but also whether or not the restraint will
be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it
will
be used.
For most basic types
of
child restraints, there 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, the restraint will have a
label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle
safety standards.
The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come
with the restraint, state the weight and height
limitations for a particular child restraint.
In
addition,
there are many kinds
of
restraints available for
children with special needs.
Newborn infants need complete support,
including support for the head and neck. This
is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck
is weak and its head weighs
so
much
compared with
the
rest of its body.
In
a crash,
an infant in
a
rear-facing seat settles into the
restraint,
so
the crash forces can be
distributed across the strongest part of an
infant’s body, the back and shoulders. Infants
always should be secured in appropriate infant
restraints.
The body structure of a young ch
is
quite
unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom
the safety belts are designed.
A
young child’s
hip
bones are
still
so
small that the vehicle’s
regular safety belt may not remain low on the
hip bones, as
it
should. Instead,
it
may settle
up around the child’s abdomen.
In
a crash, the
belt would apply force on a body area that’s
unprotected by any bony structure. This alone
could cause serious or fatal injuries. Young
children always should be secured in
appropriate child restraints.
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Child
Restraint
Systems
An
infant car bed
(A),
a special bed made for use in a
motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed
to
restrain or position a child on a continuous flat
surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward
the center of the vehicle.
A
rear-facing infant seat
(B)
provides restraint with the
seating surface against the back
of
the infant.
The
harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash,
acts to keep the infant positioned
in
the restraint.
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A
forward-facing child seat
(C-E)
provides restraint for
the child's body with the harness and also sometimes
with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
A
booster seat
(F-G)
is a child restraint designed
to
improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some
booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and
A
booster seat can also help a child
to
see out the
window.
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Q:
How
do
child restraints
work?
A:
A child restraint system is any device designed for
use in a motor vehicle
to
restrain, seat, or position
children. A built-in child restraint system is a
permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on
child restraint system is a portable one, which
is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
For many years, add-on child restraints have used
the adult belt system in the vehicle. To help
reduce the chance of injury, the child also has to be
secured within the restraint. The vehicle’s belt
system secures the add-on child restraint in the
vehicle, and the add-on child restraint’s harness
system holds the child in place within the restraint.
One system, the three-point harness, has straps
that come down over each of the infant’s shoulders
and buckle together at the crotch. The five-point
harness system has two shoulder straps, two
hip straps and a crotch strap. A shield may take the
place of hip straps. A T-shaped shield has
shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad
which rests low against the child’s body. A shelf-or
armrest-type shield has straps that are attached
to
a wide, shelf-like shield that swings up or to
the side.
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child
restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle.
If
it is,
it
will have a label saying that it meets federal motor
vehicle safety standards.
Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may
find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a
booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in
your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured
within the restraint
to
help reduce the chance of personal
injury. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer
to
the instructions that come with the restraint which may
be on the restraint itself
or
in a booklet, or both, and
to this manual. The child restraint instructions are
important,
so
if
they are not available, obtain a
replacement copy from the manufacturer.
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Top
Strap
Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether”. It
can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.
For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to
the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints
are designed for use with or without the top strap being
anchored. Others require the top strap always to be
anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for
your child restraint.
If
yours requires that the top strap
be anchored, don’t use the restraint unless it is anchored
properly.
If the child restraint does not have a top strap, one can
be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints.
Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit
is available.
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In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child
restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be
anchored. In the United States, some child restraints
also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a
top strap,
it
should be anchored.
Anchor the top strap
to
one
of the following anchor
points.
Be
sure
to
use an anchor point located on the
same side of the vehicle as the seating position
where the child restraint will be placed.
Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready
to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top
strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions say.
Top Strap Anchor Location
Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for
the rear seating positions. You’ll find them behind
the rear seat on the filler panel.
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Lower Anchorages and
Top
Tethers
for Children (LATCH System)
Your vehicle has the
LATCH
system.
You’ll
find
anchors
(A)
in the rear outside seat positions.
To
assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child
restraint system, each seating position with the
LATCH system will have a label applied to the seatback
at each anchor position.
The labels are located
near the base of the two
rear outside seating
positions.
In order to use the system, you need either a
forward-facing child restraint that has attaching
points
(B)
at its base and a top tether anchor
(C),
or a
rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points
(B),
as
shown here.
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System
1.
Find the anchors for the seating position you want
to
use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the
back of the seat cushion.
2.
Put the child restraint on the seat.
3.
Attach the anchor points on the child restraint
to
the
anchors in the vehicle. The child restraint
instructions will show you how.
4.
If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach the top
strap
to
the top strap anchor. See
Top Strap on
page 1-42.
Tighten the top strap according
to
the child restraint instructions.
5.
Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions
to
be sure
it
is secure.
To remove the child restraint, simply unhook the top
strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the
anchor points.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position
U
If your child restraint
is
equipped with the LATCH
system, see
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers
for
Children (LATCH System) on page 1-44.
You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier
part about the
top
strap
if
the child restraint has one. Be
sure
to
follow the instructions that came with the child
restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and
as the instructions say.
1.
Put the restraint on the seat.
2.
Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through
or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
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4.
5.
To remove the child restraint,
just
unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety
belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an
adult or larger child passenger.
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Center Rear Seat Position
U
To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt
while you push down on the child restraint. If
you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you
may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
You’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the
instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure
the child in the child restraint when and as the
instructions say. See
Top Strap
on
page 1-42
if
the child
restraint has one.
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1.
Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch
plate and pulling it along the belt.
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Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the
restraint. The child restraint instructions will show
you how.
4.
Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned
so
you would be able
to
unbuckle the
safety belt quickly
if
you ever had to.
5.
To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push
down on the child restraint. If you’re using a
forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful
to
use your knee
to
push down on the child
restraint as you tighten the belt.
6.
Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions
to
be sure it
is
secure.
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To
remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt.
It
will be ready to work for an adult or
larger child passenger.
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position
Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.
Never
put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat.
Here’s why:
A
child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the right front
passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child restraint
would be very close to the inflating air bag.
Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a
rear seat.
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Although a rear seat is a safer place,
you
can secure a
forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat.
You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See
Top Strap on
page
1-42,
if
the child restraint has one. Be sure
to
follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Secure the child in the child restraint when and as
the instructions say.
1.
Because your vehicle has a right front passenger
air bag, always move the seat as far back as
it
will
go before securing a forward-facing child restraint.
See
Manual Seats
on
page
1-2.
2.
Put the restraint on the seat.
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6. To
tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into
the retractor while you push down on the child
restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to
push down on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
directions to be sure it
is
secure.
7.
Push and pull the child restraint in different
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt and let it
go
back all the way. The safety
belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an
adult or larger child passenger.
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Supplemental Restraint
System
(SRS)
This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
or air bag system.
Your vehicle has air bags
-
one air bag for the driver
and another air bag for the right front passenger.
Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk
of
injury from the force
of
an inflating air bag. But these
air bags must inflate very quickly
to
do their job
and comply with federal regulations.
Here are the most important things to know about the
air bag system:
You can be severely injured or killed
in
a crash
if you aren’t wearing your safety belt
-
even
if
you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt
during a crash helps reduce your chance of
hitting things inside the vehicle or being
ejected from
it.
Air bags are designed to work
with safety belts, but don’t replace them. Air
bags are designed to work only
in
moderate to
severe crashes where the front of your vehicle
hits something. They aren’t designed to inflate
at all
in
rollover, rear or low-speed frontal
crashes, or
in
many side crashes. And, for
some unrestrained occupants, air bags may
provide less protection in frontal crashes than
more forceful air bags have provided in the
past. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a
safety
hp!t
prnperly
-
whether
nr
not
there’s
an air bag for that person.
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Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the
blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an
inflating air bag, as you would be
if
you were
leaning forward,
it
could seriously injure you.
Safety belts help keep you
in
position before
and during a crash. Always wear your safety
belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit
as far back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Anyone who is up against, or very close to,
any air bag when
it
inflates can be seriously
injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder
belts offer the best protection for adults, but
not for young children and infants. Neither the
vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag
system is designed for them.Young children
and infants need the protection that
a
child
restraint system can provide. Always secure
children properly in your vehicle.
To
read how,
see
the
parts of this manual called “Older
Children” and “Infants and Young Children”.
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The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument
panel on the passenger’s side.
If
something is between an occupant and an
air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it
might force the object into that person causing
severe injury
or
even death. The path
of
an
inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put
anything between
an
occupant and an air bag,
and don’t attach or put anything on the
steering wheel hub or on or near any other air
bag covering.
When
Should
an
Air
Bag Inflate?
An air bag is designed to inflate in moderate
to
severe
frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate
only
if
the impact speed
is
above the system’s designed
“threshold level”.
If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t
move or deform, the threshold level is about
9
to
14
mph
(14
to
23
km/h). The threshold level can vary, however,
with specific vehicle design,
so
that it can be somewhat
above or below this range.
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if
your vehicle strikes something that will move or
deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be
higher. The air bag is not designed
to
inflate in
rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because
inflation would not help the occupant.
In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air
bag should have inflated simply because of the damage
to
a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact
and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and
near-frontal impacts.
What Makes an
Air
Bag
Inflate?
In an impact
of
sufficient severity, the air bag sensing
system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The
sensing system triggers a release of gas from the
inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag
and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules
inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel
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Does
an Air Bag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or
the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the
protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute
the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's
upper body, stopping the occupant
more
gradually.
But
air bags would not help you in many types of
collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and many
side impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is
not toward those air bags. Air bags should never be
regarded as anything more than a supplement
to
safety
belts, and then only in moderate
to
severe frontal or
near-frontal collisions.
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What
Will
You
See
After an
Air
Bag
Inflates?
After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates,
so
quickly
that some people may not even realize the air bag
inflated. Some components of the air bag module
-
the
steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag or the
instrument panel for the right front passenger’s
bag
-
will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag
that come into contact with you may be warm, but
not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust
coming from the vents in the deflated air bags. Air
bag inflation doesn’t prevent the driver from seeing or
being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop
people from leaving the vehicle.
When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the
air. This dust could cause breathing problems
for people with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble.
To
avoid this, everyone in
the vehicle should get out as soon
as
it is safe
to do
so.
If
you have breathing problems but
can’t get out
of
the vehicle after an air bag
inflates, then get fresh air by opening a
window or a door.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the
right front passenger air bag.
Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an
air bag inflates, you’ll need some new parts for
your air bag system.
If
you don’t get them, the air
bag system won’t be there to help protect you
in another crash.
A
new system will include air bag
modules and possibly other parts. The service
manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace
other parts.
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Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module, which records information
about the air bag system. The module records
information about the readiness of the system, when
the system commands air bag inflation and
driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag
system. Improper service can mean that your air
bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for
service.
Notice:
If you damage
the
covering for the driver’s
or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag
may not work properly. You may have to replace the
air bag module in
the
steering wheel or both the
air bag module and the instrument panel for
the right front passenger’s air bag. Do not open or
break
the
air bag coverings.
Servicing Your
Air
Bag-Equipped
Vehicle
Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to
inflate white someone is working on your vehicle.
Your dealer and the service manual have information
about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
To
purchase
a
service manual, see
Service Publications
Ordering Information on page
7-9.
For up to
10
minutes after
the
ignition key is
turned
off
and the battery is disconnected, an
air bag can
still
inflate during improper
service. You can be injured
if
you are close to
an air bag when
it
inflates. Avoid wires
wrapped with yellow tape or yellow
connectors. They are probably part of the air
bag system. Be sure to follow proper service
procedures, and make sure the person
performing work for you is qualified to do
so.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
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Restraint
System
Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors
and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing
its job, have it repaired.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.
If
a belt
is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Also
look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
A
crash can damage the restraint systems in
your vehicle.
A
damaged restraint system may
not properly protect the person using
it,
resulting
in
serious injury or even death in a
crash.
To
help make sure your restraint
systems are working properly after
a
crash,
have them inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.
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If
you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH
If
your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the
system parts? special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But
if
the belts were stretched, as thev would be
if
If
an air bag inflates, you’ll need
to
replace air bag
to
the adjuster may need to be replaced.
worn during a more severe crash, the; you need new
parts.
If
the LATCH system was being used during a more
severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts.
If
belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH
system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
New parts and repairs may be necessary even
if
the belt
or LATCH system wasn’t being used at the time
of
the collision.
system park. See
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) on page
1-53.
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Section
2
Features and
Controls
Keys
..............................................................
-2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System
.........................
2.3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
..........
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Qoors
and
Locks
.............................................
2-7
Door Locks
....................................................
2-7
Power Door Locks
..........................................
2-8
Delayed Locking
.............................................
2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
................
2-8
Rear Door Security Locks
..............................
2-10
Lockout Protection
........................................
2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle
....................................
2-1
1
Trunk
..........................................................
2-12
Windows
........................................................
2-15
Manual Windows
..........................................
2-15
Power Windows
............................................
2-16
Sun Visors
...................................................
2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
..................................
2-17
Passlock@
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.................................................
2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
................
2-18
New Vehicle Break-In
....................................
2-18
Ignition Positions
..........................................
2-18
Starting Your Engine
.....................................
2.19
Engine Coolant Heater
..................................
2.22
Automatic Transaxle Operation
.......................
2.24
Manual
Parking
Shifting
Shifting
Parking
Parking
Transaxle Operation
..........................
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Brake
..............................................
2.29
Into Park (P)
.....................................
2.30
Out
of
Park (P)
.................................
2.32
Your VehiclelKey Removal
..................
2.32
Over Things That Burn
.......................
2-33
Engine Exhaust
............................................
2-33
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....
2-34
Mirrors
...........................................................
2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror
.................................
2.35
Outside Remote Control Mirror
.......................
2.35
Outside Power Mirrors
...................................
2.36
Outside Convex Mirror
...................................
2.36
Storage Areas
................................................
2.37
Glove Box
...................................................
2.37
Center Console Storage Area
.........................
2.37
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Keys
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons.
A
child or
others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
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One key is used for the
ignition and all locks.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the key has a
bar-coded key tag. This tag may be removed by your
dealer before it is delivered.
Each tag has a key code on it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
tag in a safe place.
If
you lose your keys, you’ll be able
to have one made easily using this tag.
If
you need
See
Roadside Assistance Program on page
7-5
for more
information.
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Your vehicle has a number
of
new features
that can help prevent theft. You can have a lot
of
trouble getting into your vehicle
if
you ever
lock your keys inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So
be sure you have
spare keys.
Remote
Keyless
Entry
System
If
equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part
15
of
the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.
This device may not cause interference, and
2.
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device complies with
RSS-210
of
Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or
if
you have
to
stand closer
to
your vehicle for the transmitter
to
work, try this:
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Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine
if
battery replacement is
necessary. See
“Battery Replacement”
under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page
2-4.
If
you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk from about
3
feet
(1
m) up to
30
feet
(9
m)
away using the remote keyless
entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
The following functions are
available with the keyless
entry system:
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(Lock):
All
doors will automatically lock when this
button on the transmitter is pressed. The interior
lamps will turn
off
after all of the doors are closed. If all
of
the doors are closed, the parking lamps will flash
twice and the horn will chirp to indicate locking
has occurred.
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(Unlock): The driver's door will unlock
automatically when this button on the transmitter is
pressed. If the button
is
pressed again within five
seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior
lamps will stay on for
10
seconds or until the ignition is
turned on. The parking lamps will flash twice to
indicate unlocking has occurred.
(Remote
Trunk
Release):
The trunk will unlock
when the vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed,
as long as the trunk lockout is not engaged. You
can open the trunk with the transmitter when the vehicle
speed is less than
2
mph
(3
km/h), when the parking
brake is engaged, or when the ignition is
off.
The interior
lamps will come on for
10
seconds or until the ignition
switch is turned to
ON.
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(Horn):
The horn will sound and the headlamps
and the parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes
when the horn symbol on the transmitter is pressed. The
interior lamps will come on and remain on while the
horn is sounding and the lamps are flashing. The horn
and lamps can be turned
off
by pressing the horn
symbol button again or by turning the ignition to
ON.
Programmable
Horn
Chirp
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature
the parking lamps will flash and the horn will chirp.
The programmable horn chirp can be disabled by
pressing and holding either of the door lock switches in
the unlock position for
10
seconds with the ignition
ON
and all of the doors closed. When you hear the horn
chirp, programming is complete.
To reactivate the horn chirp feature, repeat the above
procedure.
Matching Transmitter(s)
to
Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If
a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery
is
weak
if
the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range
in
any location.
If
you have
to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time
to
change the battery.
Notice:
When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.
To
replace the battery in the remote keyless entry
transmitter do the following:
1.
Use a flat object like a coin
to
separate the bottom
half from the top half of the transmitter.
2.
Remove the battery and replace
it
with the new
one. Make sure the positive side of the battery
faces up. Use one three-volt,
CR2032,
or
equivalent, type battery.
3.
Put the
two
halves back together. Make sure the
cover is on tightly,
so
water won’t get in.
2-6
Doors
and
Locks
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-
especially children
-
can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the
handle won’t open
it.
You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle
in a crash
if
the doors aren’t locked.
So,
wear safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A
child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
SIJffer
permanent
injuries
or
even
death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave
it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
heip
prevent
this
from
happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or remote keyless
entry system,
if
your vehicle
is
equipped with this
feature. If your vehicle
has
remote keyless entry, you
can only use your key
to
unlock the driver’s side door
2-7
Customizing
the
Automatic
Door
Locks
One of four operating modes may be selected and
programmed by the driver on vehicles with an automatic
transaxle:
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Mode
1:
All doors automatically lock when the
transaxle
is
shifted out
of
PARK (P). The doors will
remain locked unless manually unlocked or the
lock button is pressed.
All
doors will unlock when
the transaxle is shifted into PARK (P) and the key is
turned to
OFF.
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2:
This mode is only available
on
vehicle’s
equipped with
a
remote keyless entry transmitter.
All doors automatically lock when the transaxle
is
shifted out of PARK
(P).
Only the driver’s door will
unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK
(P)
and the key is turned to
OFF.
transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P).
No
automatic
door unlock.
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3:
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programmed by the driver on vehicles with a manual
transaxle:
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Mode
1:
All doors automatically lock when the
vehicle speed is greater than
5
mph
(8
km/h).
The doors will remain locked unless manually
unlocked or the lock button
is
pressed.
All
doors will
unlock when the transaxle
is
shifted into
REVERSE
(R)
and the key is turned to
OFF.
Mode
2:
This mode is only available on vehicle’s
equipped with a remote keyless entry transmitter.
All doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed
is greater than
5
mph
(8
km/h). Only the driver’s
door will unlock when the transaxle
is
shifted
into REVERSE
(R)
and the key is turned to
OFF.
Mode
3:
All
doors automatically lock when
the vehicle speed
is
greater than
5
mph
(8
km/h
No
automatic door unlock.
Mode
4:
No
automatic door lock or unlock.
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Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was
programmed in Mode
1.
To determine the current
mode or
to
change
to
a different mode, do the following:
1.
Put an automatic transaxle in
PARK
(P)
or a
manual transaxle
in
REVERSE
(R)
with the parking
brake engaged and turn the ignition to
ON.
2.
Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock
switch for
10
seconds. Release the switch when
you hear the chime.
3.
Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in.
You can change the mode by pressing and
holding LOCK on the power door lock switch (two
chimes for Mode
2,
three chimes for Mode
3
and four chimes for Mode
4).
that matches the mode you want.
4.
Repeat Step
2
until you hear the number of chimes
The mode you selected is now set.
Rear
Door
Security
Locks
If your vehicle is a four-door model, it has rear door
security locks that help prevent passengers from
opening the rear doors from
the
inside.
The switch is located
on
the inside of the rear door.
To use the security locks, do the following:
1.
Move the switch
up.
2.
Close
the door.
3.
Do the same thing to the other rear door.
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The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from
the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to
open a rear door when the security lock is on, do
the following:
1.
Unlock the door from the inside.
2,
Then
open
the door from the outside.
If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open
the rear door from the inside. You should let adults
and older children know how these security locks work,
and how to cancel the locks.
To cancel
a
rear door lock, do the following:
1.
Unlock the door from the inside and open it from
2.
Move the switch down.
3.
Do
the same to the other rear door.
the outside.
The rear doors will now work normally.
Lockout Protection
Lockout protection is
a
standard feature intended to
provide enhanced security and convenience. This
feature prevents a driver who has left the keys in the
ignition from locking the doors or using the power door
locks while any door
is
open.
To override this feature, when the key
is
in the ignition
and a door is open, hold the power door lock switch
for three seconds.
This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be
locked out of your vehicle. If you don’t leave the keys in
the ignition, or
if
you use the manual door lock, or
if
you use the remote keyless entry transmitter (if
equipped), you could still lock your keys inside your
vehicle. Always remember to take your keys with you.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving your vehicle, open your door and
set the locks from the inside, then get out and close
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Trunk
To
unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and
turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless
entry transmitter,
if
your vehicle has this feature.
When closing the trunk, close from the center
to
ensure
it fully latches.
It
can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide
(CO)
gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t
see
or
smell
CO.
It
can cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If
you must drive with the trunk lid open
or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See “Climate Controls”
in the Index.
instrument panel, open them all the way.
If
you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
2-1
2
Remote Trunk Release Remote Trunk Release Lockout
Your remote trunk release has a lockout feature. The
switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted
on the trunk lid latch.
Press the remote trunk release button, located on the
driver’s door, to release the trunk lid.
Make sure the remote trunk release lockout feature is
not activated.
Also,
the remote trunk release will
only work when either the ignition is
off,
the parking
brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than
2
mph
(3
km/h).
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the way to the right
(OFF).
When the lockout is on, the remote trunk release switch
on the instrument panel
will
not release the trunk
lid.
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2-1
3
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:
The emergency trunk release handle is not
designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or
as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk.
Improper use
of
the emergency trunk release
handle could damage it.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. This
handle will glow following exposure
to
light. Pull the
release handle up
to
open the trunk from the inside.
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
To
help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your
trunk, you can order a trap-resistant trunk kit from
your dealer. This kit includes:
a modified trunk latch,
a lighted release handle, and
seatback tethers (for vehicles with folding rear
seatbacks).
See your dealer for additional information.
2-1
4
Windows
Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows
closed
is
dangerous.
A
child can be overcome
by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never
leave
a
child alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Manual
Windows
On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window
crank to open and close each window.
2-1
5
Power
Windows
If
your vehicle is equipped with power windows, the
window switches are located on the armrest on
the driver’s door. In addition, each passenger door has
a window switch.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s window switch has an express-down
feature. Pull the top of the switch partway, and
the driver’s window will open a small amount. If the
switch is pulled all the way, the window will go
all
the way down.
To stop the window while it is lowering, push the switch
forward.
To
raise the window, push and hold the
switch forward.
Window
Lock
Out
On four-door models, the driver’s power window
controls also include a window lock out. When the
lock-out switch is moved to the left (with the red
showing), the driver and passengers will be able to use
their window switches. Move the lock-out switch to
the right to stop the passengers from using their window
switches. The driver can still control all the windows
with the lock on.
Sun
Visors
To
block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Swing down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose
the vanity mirror.
2-1
6
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
Your vehicle has the Passlock@ theft-deterrent system.
Passlock@ is a passive theft-deterrent system.
Passlock@ enables fuel
if
the ignition lock cylinder has
not been tampered with.
During normal operation, the SECURITY light will go
off
approximately five seconds after the ignition key is
turned to
ON
and the engine is started.
After attempting to start the engine,
if
the SECURITY
light flashes or stays on, wait ten minutes with the key in
ON
until the light goes
off.
Then turn the ignition to
OFF
before attempting to start the engine again.
See
Roadside Assistance
Program
on page
7-5
for
more information.
2-1
7
Starting and Operating
Your
Vehicle
New
Vehicle
Break-In
Notice:
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed
-
fast or
slow
-
for the first
500
miles
(805
km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
200
miles
(322
km) or
so.
During this time your new
brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops
with new linings can mean premature wear and
earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing
a
Trailer” in the Index for more information.
Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn
it
to four
different positions.
I
A
A
(OFF):
This is the only position from which you can
remove the key. With an automatic transaxle, the
shift lever
must
be in PARK
(P)
with the ignition in
OFF
to remove the key. With a manual transaxle, the shift
lever must be in REVERSE (R) with the ignition
in
OFF
to remove the key.
2-1
8
Manual Transaxle
The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking
brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal
to
the floor
and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start
if
the
clutch
pedal is not all the way down
-
that’s a safety feature.
Starting Your
2.2L L4
ECOTECTM
Engine
1.
With your foot
off
the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key
to
START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will
go
down as
your engine gets warm.
Notice:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15
seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15
seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2.
If it doesn’t start, wait about
15
seconds and try
again to start the engine by turning the ignition
key to START. Wait about
15
seconds between
each
try.
When your engine has run about
10
seconds
to
warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Don’t
“race” your engine when it’s cold.
If
the weather is below freezing
(32°F
or
OOC),
let
the engine run for a few minutes
to
warm up.
3.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops),
it
could be flooded with
too
much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way
to
the
floor and holding
it
there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing,
but this time keep the pedal down for five or
six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine.
Notice:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If
you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer.
If
you don’t, your engine
might not perform properly.
2-20
Starting Your
3400
V6
Engine
1.
With your foot
off
the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key
to
START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine warms up.
Notice:
Holding your key
in
START
for longer than
15
seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15
seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2.
If the engine doesn’t start in
10
seconds, push the
accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way
down while you turn the key to START. Do this until
the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of
the key.
3.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for a maximum of
15
seconds. This clears
the extra gasoline from the engine.
If
the engine
still won’t start or starts briefly but then stops again,
repeat Step
1
or
2,
depending on temperature.
When the engine starts, release the key and the
accelerator pedal.
Notice:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If
you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine
might not perform properly.
2-2
1
Engine
Coolant
Heater
3400
V6
Engine
2.2L
L4
ECOTEC
Engine
In
very cold weather,
0°F
(-18°C)
or colder, the engine
coolant heater,
if
your vehicle has this feature, can
help.
You'll
get easier starting and better fuel economy
during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater
should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to
starting your vehicle. At temperatures above
32°F
(OOC),
use of the coolant heater is not required.
2-22
To
Use the Engine
Coolant
Heater
1. Turn
off
the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On
the 2.2L L4 ECOTECTM engine, the engine coolant
heater cord is located in front of the coolant
surge tank on the passenger’s side of the engine
compartment. On the 3400
V6
engine, the
engine coolant heater cord is located near the
engine air cleaner/filter. See
Engine Compartment
Overview
on
page
5-12
for more information on
location.
3.
Plug it into a normal, grounded
1
IO-volt AC outlet.
4.
Before starting the engine, be sure
to
unplug and
store the cord as
it
was before
to
keep
it
away
from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be
damaged.
How long should
you
keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of
oil
you have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give
you
the best advice for that
particular area.
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord could overheat
and cause a fire. You could be seriouslv
injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong
1
IO-volt
AC
outlet.
If
the cord
won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated for at least
15
amps.
2-23
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle
shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular
brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition key is in
ON.
If you cannot shift out
of
PARK (P),
ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift
lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake
application. Then move the shift lever into the gear
you wish. Press the shift lever button before moving the
shift lever. See
Shifting
Out
of Park (P) on page
2-32
later in this section.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear
to
back
up.
Notice:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle
is moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see
If
You
Are
Stuck:
In
Sand,
Mud,
Ice
or
Snow
on
page 4-3
1.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels.
To
restart when you’re already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Shifting into
a
drive gear while your engine is
“racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous.
Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal,
your vehicle could move very rapidly. You
could lose control and
hit
people or objects.
Don’t shift into a drive gear while your engine
is racing.
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Notice:
Damage to your transaxle caused by
shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing
isn’t
covered by your warranty.
2-25
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(D):
This position is for
normal driving.
If
you need more power for passing, and
you’re:
Going less than
35
mph
(55
km/h), push your
Going about
35
mph
(55
km/h) or more, push the
You’ll
shift down to the next gear and have more power.
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
accelerator all the way down.
Notice:
If your vehicle seems to start
up
rather
slowly, or if
it
seems not to shift gears as you go
faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle
system sensor.
If
you drive very far that way, your
vehicle can be damaged.
So,
if
this
happens,
have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then,
you can use SECOND
(2)
when you are driving less
than
35
mph
(55
km/h) and AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds.
THIRD
(3):
This position is also used for normal driving.
However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy
than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some
times you might choose THIRD
(3)
instead of
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D):
When driving on hilly, winding roads.
0
When towing a trailer,
so
there is less shifting
between gears.
When going down a steep hill.
SECOND
(2):
This position gives you more power but
lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND
(2)
on
hills. It can help control your speed as you go down
steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to
use your brakes
off
and on.
Notice:
Don’t drive in SECOND
(2)
for more than
25
miles
(40
km), or
at
speeds over
55
mph
(90
km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use
THIRD
(3)
or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D)
as
much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND
(2)
unless
you
are going slower than
65
mph
(105
km/h)
or you can damage your engine.
2-26
Parking
Brake
Automatic Transaxle shown, Manual
Transaxle similar
To
set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake
handle.
If
the ignition
is
on,
the brake system warning
light will come on.
Brake System Warning Light on
page
3-26.
To
release the parking brake,
hold
the brake pedal
down. Pull the parking brake handle up until you can
press the release button. Hold the release button in as
you move the brake handle all the way down.
Nofice:
Driving with the parking brake on can
cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have
to replace them, and you could also damage
other parts
of
your vehicle.
If
you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see
Towing a Trailer on page
4-37.
2-29
Shifting
Into
Park
(P)
2.
Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:
It
can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever
is
not fully in
PARK
(P)
with
the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t
move, even when you’re on fairly level ground,
use
the
steps that follow.
If
you’re pulling a
trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, do the
following
to
shift into PARK (P):
1.
Hold the brake pedal down with your right
foot
and
set the parking brake.
Hold in the button on the shift lever.
Push the shift lever all the way toward the front
of the vehicle.
3.
Turn the ignition key
to
OFF.
4.
Remove the key and take it with you.
If
you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
2-30
Leaving
Your
Vehicle With the Engine
Running
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with
the engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK
(P)
with the parking brake firmly set.
And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
You
or others could be injured. Don’t leave
your vehicle with the engine running.
If
you have
to
leave your automatic transaxle vehicle
with the engine running, be sure your vehicle
is
in
PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before
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PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see
if
you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P)
without first pushing the button.
If
you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully
!nrked
into P.4p.K (PI.
Torque
Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
automatic transaxle into PARK
(P)
properly, the weight
of the vehicle may put
too
much force on the parking
pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult
to
pull the
shift lever out of PARK
(P).
This is called “torque
lock.”
To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave
the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting
Into
Park
(P)” previously in the section.
When you are ready
to
drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK
(P)
before
you release the parking brake.
If
torque lock does occur, you may need
to
have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill
to
take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle,
so
you
can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
2-31
Shifting Out of Park (P)
If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle it has an
automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have
to
apply your regular brake before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition
is
in ON. See
Automatic
Transaxle Operation on page
2-24.
If you cannot shift out of PARK
(P),
ease pressure on
the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way
into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish. Press
the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift
out of PARK (P), try this:
1.
Turn the ignition key
to
ACCESSORY.
2.
Apply and hold the regular brake until the end of
Step
5.
3.
Shift
to
NEUTRAL (N).
4.
Turn the ignition key
to
START,
to
start the vehicle.
5.
Shift
to
the drive gear you want.
6.
Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking
Your
Vehicle/Key Removal
Before leaving your manual transaxle model vehicle,
fully press the clutch pedal in, move the shift lever into
REVERSE
(R)
and firmly apply the parking brake.
Once the shift lever has been placed in REVERSE (R)
with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the
ignition key
to
OFF,
remove the key and release the
clutch. See
Manual Transaxle Operation on page
2-27.
2-32
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
ever
papers,
leaves,
dry
grass
or other things
I
that can burn.
R
Er.,.ne exhaust can kill.
It
contains the gas
carbon monoxide
(CO),
which you can’t see or
smell.
It
can cause unconsciousness and
death.
You might have exhaust coming
in
if:
0
Your exhaust system sounds strange or
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
0
Your vehicle was damaged
in
a collision.
0
Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over road
debris.
different.
0
Repairs weren’t done correctly.
*
Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust
is
coming into
your vehicle:
Drive
it
only with all the windows down to
0
Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
blow out any
CO;
and
I
I
2-33
Running Your Engine While You
Are Parked
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But
if
you
ever have
to,
here are some things to know.
Idling the engine with
the
climate control
system
off
could allow dangerous exhaust into
your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under
“Engine Exhaust.”
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide
(CO)
into your vehicle even
if
the fan
is
at
the highest setting. One place this
can happen is a garage. Exhaust
-
with
CO
-
can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See
“Winter Driving” in the Index.
It
can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully
in
PARK
(P)
with
the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you’ve
left
the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To
be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when
you’re on fairly level ground, always set your
parking brake and move the shift lever to
PARK
(P).
Follow
the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See
Shifting
Into
Park (P) on page
2-30.
If
you
are parking on a hill and
if
you’re pulling a trailer,
also see
Towing a Trailer
on
page
4-37.
2-34
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
The mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust
the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the
mirror to the windshield. Second, adjust the angle of
the mirror, by moving the mirror to a position that allows
you to see out of the back window.
To
reduce glare from headlamps behind you, move the
lever toward you to the night position.
To
return the
mirror to the daytime position, move the lever away
from you.
Outside Remote Control Mirror
The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted
so
you
can see
a
little of the side
of
your vehicle when you
are sitting in
a
comfortable driving position.
Adjust the driver’s outside mirror with the control lever
on the driver’s door.
To
adjust your passenger’s mirror, sit in the driver’s seat
and have
a
passenger adjust the mirror for you.
2-35
Sunroof
If your vehicle has this feature, the switch is located on
the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof
will only operate when the ignition
is
in
ON.
The sunroof can be opened
to
a vent position or it can
be express-opened all of the way.
To open the sunroof
to
the vent position, you must first
open the sunshade by hand. Then push the switch
back and release it.
To fully open the sunroof, push the switch back again
and release it.
In both the vent and fully open positions, the air flow
can be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and
holding the switch forward until the sunroof moves to
the desired position.
To
close the sunroof, push the switch forward and hold
it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop
if
the switch is released during operation. Remember
to
close the sunshade by hand.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed
if
your vehicle has an electrical failure.
Notice:
Do not attempt to force the sunshade
forward of the sliding glass panel. Damage will
occur and the sunroof may not open or close
properly.
2-38
Section
3
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
...............................
3.2
Hazard Warnin Flashers
................................
3.4
Other Warning !bevices
...................................
3.5
Horn
.............................................................
3.5
Tilt Wheel
.....................................................
3.5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
.........................
3.6
Exterior Lamps
.............................................
3.13
Interior Lamps
..............................................
3.16
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
........................
3.17
Climate Controls
............................................
3.18
Climate Control System
.................................
3.18
Outlet Adjustment
.........................................
3.21
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.............
3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster
................................
3.23
Speedometer and Odometer
...........................
3.24
Tachometer
.................................................
3.24
Safety Belt Reminder Light
.............................
3.25
Air
Bag Readiness Light
................................
3.25
Charging System Light
..................................
3.26
Up-Shift Light
...............................................
3.26
Erake
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Light
........................
~ 3-76
.
Warnin Light
...........................................
3-28
Warning Light
...........................................
3.28
Active Light
..............................................
3.29
Low Coolant Warning Light
............................
3.30
Anti-Lock Brake System
Enhance
c?
Traction System
Enhanced Traction System
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
3.3~
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on
..................
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
3.31
Oil Pressure Light
.........................................
3.34
Low Oil Level Li ht
.......................................
3.35
Securit Light:
...............................................
3-36
Service Vehicle Soon Light
............................
3-36
Fuel Gage
...................................................
3-37
Audio System(s)
.............................................
3-38
Data Systems RDS)
..................................
3-38
Change Engine
ail
Light
................................
3-35
Low dsher Fluid Warning Light
.....................
3-36
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Setting the Time
1
or Radios with Radio 3-39
...........................
3-39
..............................
3-43
Radio with Cassette and CD
..........................
3-55
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(Non-RDS Radios)
.....................................
3-68
(RDS Radios)
...........................................
3-68
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Understanding Radio Reception
......................
3-70
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
.................
3-70
Care of Your CDs
.........................................
3-71
Care of Your CD Player
................................
3-72
Fixed Mast Antenna
......................................
3-72
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
................
3-72
DAB
Radio Antenna System
3-11
Chime Level Adjustment
................................
3-72
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...........................
3-
1
Instrument Panel Overview
3-2
The main components
of
your instrument panel are the following:
A. Fog Lamp Button
B. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel
C.
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
D.
Horn
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F.
Windshield WiperNVasher Lever
G.
Ignition Switch
H. Enhanced Traction System Button
I.
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
J.
Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks
K.
Hood Release Handle
L. Tilt Wheel Lever
M.
Audio System Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
N.
Cruise Control Buttons
(If
Equipped)
0.
Shift Lever
P.
Cigarette Lighter
Q.
Climate Control System
R. Audio System
3-3
Other
Warning
Devices
If
you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side
of
the road about
300
feet
(I00
m) behind your
vehicle.
Horn
You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on
your steering wheel.
Tilt
Wheel
The lever that allows
you
to
tilt
the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.
A
tilt wheel allows you
to
adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room when you exit and enter
your vehicle.
To
tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever
toward you. Then move the wheel
to
a comfortable
position and release the lever to
lock
the wheel in place.
3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever
The lever on the left side
of
the steering column
includes the following:
0
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
0
Flash-to-Pass
Exterior Lamps Control
For
information on the exterior lamps, see
Exterior
Lamps
on
page
3-
13.
Turn
and
Lane-Change
Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward
(for
left) positions. These positions allow you
to
signal
a
turn or
a
lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever
all
the way up or down.
When the turn
is
finished, the lever will return
automatically.
3-6
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will flash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
Headlamps
On
Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and turn
off
the ignition
while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning
chime.
Weadlamp
High/low-Beam
Changer
~~ ~~~
To
signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash.
Hold
it
there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself
when you release it.
As
you signal a turn or a lane change,
if
the arrows
flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If
a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident.
If
the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal
a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the
fuse. See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
on
page
5-81.
To
change the headlamps from low beam to
high beam, push the turn signaVmultifunction lever
away from you.
When the high beams are
on, a light on the
instrument panel cluster
also will be on
if
the
ignition is in
ON.
To
change the headlamps from high beam to low beam,
pull the turn signal lever toward you.
3-7
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal
a
driver in front of you that you want to pass.
To use it, pull the turn signaVmultifunction lever toward
you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then
release the lever to turn them
off.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by moving the lever
with the wiper symbol on it up or down.
For a single wiper cycle, push the lever down
to
MIST,
then release it. For more cycles, hold the lever down
longer.
For steady wiping at low speed, move the lever up
to
the
LO
position. For high-speed wiping, move the lever
up further, to
HI.
To stop the wipers, move the lever
to OFF.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain
or snow.
Move the lever
to
INT (Intermittent), then turn the inner
band, labeled INT
ADJ
(Intermittent Adjustment),
and choose the delay you want. Turn the inner band up
for shorter delay times between wiper cycles. Turn
the band down for a longer delay time between wiper
cycles.
Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you
from seeing well enough to drive safely.
To
avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades
do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor.
A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it
cools.
Clear
away snow or ice
to
prevent an overload.
3-8
Windshield Washer
To
wash your windshield, press the button at the end of
the stalk until the washers begin.
In freezing weather, don't use your washer
until the windshield
is
warmed. Otherwise the
washer fluid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
Cruise
Control
When you release the button, the washers will stop, but
the wipers will continue to wipe for about three times
or
will
resume the speed you were using before.
If your vehicle has this feature, the cruise control
buttons are located on the bottom of the steering wheel.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about
25
mph
(40
km/h) or more without keeping your
foot on the accelerator. This can really help
on
long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below
25
mph
(40
km/h).
3-9
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake.
This,
of course, shuts
off
the cruise control. But you don’t need
to
reset
it.
Once you’re going about
25
mph
(40
km/h) or more,
you can press the cruise control RESUME ACCEL
(Resume/Accelerate) button briefly.
You’ll go right back up
to
your chosen speed and stay
there.
If
you press the RESUME ACCEL button longer, the
vehicle will keep going faster until you release the button
or apply the brake.
So
unless you want to go faster,
don’t hold down the RESUME ACCEL button.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways
to
go to a higher speed.
9
Use the accelerator pedal
to
get to the higher
speed. Press the SET COAST button, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now
cruise at the higher speed.
e
Press the RESUME ACCEL button. Hold it there
until you get up
to
the speed you want, and then
release the button. To increase your speed in very
small amounts, press the RESUME ACCEL
button briefly and then release it. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will go about
1
mph (1.6 km/h)
faster.
The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on
the cruise control by pressing the SET COAST button.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways
to
reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Press the
SET
COAST
button until you reach the
lower speed you want, then release it.
e
To slow down in very small amounts, press the
SET COAST button briefly. Each time you do
this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
3-1
1
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal
to
increase your speed.
When you take your
foot
off
the pedal, your vehicle will
slow down
to
the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step
on
the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
When going downhill, you may have
to
brake or shift
to
a
lower gear to keep your speed down.
Of
course,
applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many
drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use
cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are four ways to turn
off
the cruise control:
Step lightly
on
the brake pedal.
Press the cruise control
RESUME
ACCEL
button
and the SET
COAST
buttons at the same time.
Press cruise
ON
OFF.
Push the clutch pedal
if
you have a manual
transaxle.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn
off
the cruise control or the ignition, your
cruise control set speed memory is erased.
3-1
2
The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness when the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
the exterior lamps control is in AUTO or the parking
the light sensor detects daytime light,
lamps only position.
the parking brake is released, and
0
the shift lever is
not
in PARK
(P)
on vehicles with
When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker
lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights
will not be illuminated unless you have turned the
exterior lamps control
to
the parking lamp position.
As
with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
an automatic transaxle only.
Automatic
Headlamp
System
When it is dark enough outside, your automatic
headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the
normal brightness along with other lamps such as
the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the
instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim.
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top
of
the instrument panel under the defroster grill,
so
be sure it is not covered which will cause the
automatic headlamp system
to
be on whenever the
ignition is on.
The automatic headlamp system may also be on when
driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast
weather or a tunnel. This is normal.
There is a delay in the transition between the daytime
and nighttime operation
of
the DRL and the automatic
headlamp systems
so
that driving under bridges or
bright overhead street lights does not affect the system.
The DRL and automatic headlamp systems will only
be affected when the light sensor sees a change
in lighting lasting longer than this delay.
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system
off,
set the parking brake while the ignition is
off.
Then start the vehicle. The automatic headlamp
system will stay
off
until you release the parking brake.
As
with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamps when you need them.
3-1
4
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this feature
is
located on the
instrument panel
to
the left of the steering wheel.
Entry/Exit Lighting
When you lift the driver’s door handle or open any door,
the lamps inside your vehicle will go on. These lamps
will fade out after about
10
seconds after all of the doors
have been closed or when the ignition is turned to
ON.
These lamps will also
go
on when you press the
trunk release, unlock symbol button or the horn symbol
on the keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped).
The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about
10
seconds after your key is removed from the ignition
to
provide an illuminated exit.
Dome Lamp
If your vehicle has this feature, the switch on this lamp
has three positions. The
ON
position will turn on the
light. The
DOOR
position will turn on the light whenever
a door is opened or when the instrument panel
brightness thumbwheel is moved up. The OFF position
will shut
off
the lamp completely, even when a door
is opened.
Move the thumbwheel right
to
brighten the lights and left
to dim them.
3-1
6
Trunk Lamp
Battery Run-Down Protection
The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk.
Your vehicle has a battery run-down feature designed
to
protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp (trunk, reading lamps, dome
lamp or glove box) is left on when the ignition is turned
off,
the battery run-down protection system will
automatically shut the lamp
off
after
20
minutes. This
will avoid draining the battery.
To
reactivate the interior lamps, do one
of
the following:
Lift
the driver’s door handle,
open any door or
press any remote keyless entry transmitter button
(if
equipped),
press the power door lock switch,
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turn the lamp that was left on
to
off
and then
to
on
again.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
To
use the lighter, just push
it
in all the way and
Nofices
Don’t put papers or other flammable
items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or otl
let go.
her
smoking materials could ignite them, causing
SI
damaging fire.
Nofice:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter
in
with your
hand while
it
is
heating. If you do,
it
won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when
it’s
ready. That can make
it
overheat, damaging the
lighter and
the
heating element.
It
can also blow
the fuse.
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7
Climate
Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle.
Operation
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
f;’
(MAX):
This mode
is
used for maximum cooling.
It
will recirculate much of the air inside your vehicle.
It maximizes your air conditioner’s performance and your
vehicle’s fuel economy. The air-conditioning compressor
will run automatically in this mode when it is needed
to
help dry the air in the vehicle.
2
(Vent): This mode directs air
to
the instrument
panel outlets.
tf;’
(Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air
to
the
instrument panel outlets, then directs most of the
remaining air
to
the floor outlets with some air directed
at the side windows.
@
(Floor): This mode directs most of the air
to
the
floor outlets with some air directed to the side windows.
The right knob can
also
be used
to
select defog or
defrost modes. Information on defogging
and
defrosting
can be found later in this section.
@
(Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise
to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease
the temperature inside your vehicle.
When it’s cold outside
0°F
(-18°C)
or lower, use the
engine coolant heater,
if
equipped, to provide warmer air
faster to your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms
the coolant that the engine uses
to
provide heat
to
warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information,
see Engine
Coolant Heater on page
2-22.
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8
Outlet Adjustment
Use the louvers on the air outlets
to
change the
direction of the airflow.
Operation
Tips
Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the flow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
0
Keep the path under the front seats clear
of
objects
to
help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
0
When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is
encountered, use the MAX mode, with the
temperature knob at
a
comfortable setting to
prevent the odor from entering the vehicle through
the ventilation system. This can be helpful when
driving through a long tunnel with poor ventilation.
However, extended usage of this mode in cold
or cool weather can cause window fogging.
3-2
1
Warning Lights, Gages and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause
an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you
or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As
you will
see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or
is
a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages
and warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays
on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages
shows there may be a problem, check the section that
tells you what to
do
about it. Please follow this
manual’s advice. Waiting
to
do repairs can be
costly
-
and even dangerous.
So
please get to know
your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help.
3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed
to
let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how
fast you’re going, how much fuel you have, and many other things you’ll need
to
drive safely and economically.
Your vehicle has this cluster
or
one very similar
to
it.
It
includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained
on the following pages. Be sure to read about them.
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Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both
miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven, in either miles (used in the United States)
or kilometers (used in Canada).
Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. The
digital odometer will read 999,999
if
someone tries to
turn it back.
You may wonder what happens
if
your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed. If the new one can be set
to
the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must
be. But
if
it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label must
be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage
reading when the new odometer was installed.
Trip
Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven
since you last reset it.
The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions
per minute
(rpm).
Notice:
Do
not operate the engine with the
tachometer in the red area,
or
engine damage
may occur.
The reset button is located below the tachometer. To
reset the trip odometer
to
zero, press and hold briefly the
ribbed side of the button while the trip odometer is
displayed.
Also,
by pressing this button for less than one
second you can toggle between the odometer and the
trip odometer.
3-24
Safety
Belt
Reminder Light
When the key is turned
to ON
or START, a chime will
come on for several seconds to remind people
to
fasten
their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for several seconds,
then it will flash for
several more.
If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come on.
Air
Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel,
which shows
AIR
BAG.
The system checks
the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you
if
there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag modules, the wiring and the
crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more
information on the air bag system, see
Supplemental
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BAG
This light will come
on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will flash for
a
few seconds. Then
the light should go out.
This means the system
is ready.
If
the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes
on
when you are driving, your air
bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
If
the air bag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the air bag system
may not be working properly. The air bags in
your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle serviced right away if the air bag
readiness light stays on after you start your
vehicle.
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The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to
ON.
If
the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so
it will
be ready to warn you
if
there is a problem.
Charging System Light
The charging system light
will come on when you
turn on the ignition, but the
II
engine is not running, as
a check to show you
it
is working.
When the engine is running, the light should go out.
If
it stays on, or comes on while you are driving and you
hear a chime, you may have a problem with the
electrical charging system. It could indicate that you
have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical
problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while
this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn
off
all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Up-Shift
Light
If your manual transaxle
vehicle has this feature
this light comes on
when you need to shift to
the next higher gear.
See
Manual Transaxle
Operation on page
2-27.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two
parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still
work and stop you.
For
good braking, though, you need
both parts working well.
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If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
BRAKE
~~~
United States Canada
This light should come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to
ON.
If
it doesn’t come on then, have it
fixed
so
it will be ready to warn you
if
there’s a problem.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will also come on when you set your parking brake.
The light will stay on
if
your parking brake doesn’t
release fully.
If
it stays on after your parking brake is
fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
If
the light comes on while you are driving, pull
off
the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder
to
push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the
floor. It may take longer to stop.
If
the light
is
still on,
have the vehicle towed for service. See
Towing
Your
Vehicle on page
4-32.
Your brake system may not be working
properly
if
the brake system warning light
is
on. Driving with the brake system warning light
on can lead to an accident.
If
the light
is
still
on after you’ve pulled
off
the road and stopped
carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
If
your vehicle has the
anti-lock brake system, the
light will come on when
your engine is started and
may stay on for several
seconds. That’s normal.
If
the light stays on, turn the ignition to
OFF.
Or,
if
the
light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon
as possible and turn the ignition
off.
Then start the
engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays
on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle
needs service. If the regular brake system warning
light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have
anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning
light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes
and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See
Brake System Warning Light on page
3-26
earlier in this
section.
The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on
briefly when you turn the ignition key
to
ON.
This is
normal.
If
the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so
it will be ready to warn you
if
there is
a
problem.
Enhanced Traction System
Warning Light
TRAC
OFF
If
your vehicle has the
Enhanced Traction System
(ETS), this warning light
should come on briefly as
you start the engine.
If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so
it
will be ready to warn you
if
there’s a problem.
If
the warning light stays on, or comes on when you’re
driving, there may be a problem with your Enhanced
Traction System and your vehicle may need service.
When this warning light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come
on for the following reasons:
0
If
you turn the system
off
by pressing the ETS
button on the center console near the gear
shift lever, the warning light will come on and stay
on. To turn the system back on, press the button
again. The warning light should
go
off.
See
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
on
page
4-9
for
more information.
0
If the traction control system is affected by an
engine-related problem, the system will turn
off
and
the warning light will come on.
0
If the vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road,
the warning light may come on momentarily but will
go
off
again when the vehicle leaves the rough
surface.
If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes
on and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on and the parking brake is fully
released, your vehicle needs service.
Enhanced Traction System
Active Light
LOW
TRAC
If your vehicle has the
Enhanced Traction System
(ET§), this light
will
come on when the system
is limiting wheel spin.
Slippery road conditions may exist
if
the Enhanced
Traction System active light comes
on,
so
adjust your
driving accordingly.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after the
Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin.
The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON.
If
the light doesn’t come on then, have
it
fixed
so
it will be
there
to
tell you when the system is active.
3-29
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
L
United States Canada
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
If
the
gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes
on and you hear a chime, your engine is
too
hot!
It
means that your engine coolant has overheated. See
Engine Overheating
on
page
5-26.
Low Coolant Warning Light
This light comes on briefly
when you turn your
ignition on.
COOLANT
If
this light comes on and stays on and you hear a
chime, the coolant level in your vehicle is
low.
See
Engine Coolant on page
5-23.
If the light is on
along with an overheat warning, you may have a serious
overheating problem. See
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gage on page
3-30.
Notice:
Damage to your engine from neglected
oil
problems can be costly and
is
not covered by
your warranty.
See
Engine Overheating on page
5-26
for information
on what
to
do.
Your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.
3-30
Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp
Service Engine Soon Light
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Your vehicle is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation of the
fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD
II
(On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the
life of the vehicle, helping
to
produce a cleaner
environment. The
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated
by the system before any problem
is
apparent. This
may prevent more serious damage
to
your vehicle. This
system is also designed to assist your service
technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
Notice:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this
light on, after a while, your emission controls
may not work as well, your fuel economy may not
smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may
not be covered by your warramty.
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gcod
and
yaur
engine
may
not run
as
Notice:
Modifications made to the engine,
transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your
vehicle or the replacement of
the
original tires with
other than those
of
the same Tire Performance
Criteria
(TPC)
can affect your vehicle’s emission
controls and may cause
this
light
to come on.
Modifications to these systems could lead to costly
repairs not covered &y your warranty. This may
also
result
in
a
failure to pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test.
This light should come on, as a check to show you
it
is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine
is
not running.
If
the light doesn’t come on, have it
repaired. This light will also come on during
a
malfunction in one of two ways:
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e
Light Flashing
-
A misfire condition has been
detected.
A
misfire increases vehicle emissions
and may damage the emission control system
on
your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center
diagnosis and service may be required.
Light On Steady
-
An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service may be required.
3-31
If
the Light
Is
Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage
to
your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed.
Avoiding hard accelerations.
Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If
you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being h%uled as soon as it
is
possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If
the Light
Is
On Steady” following.
If
the light continues
to
flash, when it is safe
to
do
so,
stop the vehicle.
Find
a
safe place
to
park your vehicle.
Turn the key
off,
wait at least
10
seconds and restart
the engine.
If
the light remains on steady, see
“If
the Light
Is
On Steady” following.
If
the light is still
flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle
to
your dealer or qualified service center for service.
If
the Light
Is
On
Steady
You may be able
to
correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If
so,
reinstall the fuel cap, making sure
to
fully install
the cap. See
Filling
Your
Tank
on
page
5-7.
The
diagnostic system can determine
if
the fuel cap has
been left
off
or improperly installed. A loose or missing
fuel cap will allow fuel
to
evaporate into the atmosphere.
A few driving trips with the cap properly installed
should turn the light
off.
Did you just drive through a deep puddle
of
water?
If
so,
your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light
off.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
If
so,
be sure
to
fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See
Gasoline Octane
on
page
5-5.
Poor fuel quality will
cause your engine not
to
run as efficiently
as
designed.
You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling
when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation
on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.)
This will be detected by the system and cause the
light
to
turn on.
3-32
If
you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least
one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light
off.
If
none of the above steps have made the light turn
off,
have your dealer or qualified service center check
the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment
and diagnostic
tools
to fix any mechanical or electrical
problems that may have developed.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have or
may begin programs to inspect the emission control
equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this
inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle
registration.
Here are some things you need to know in order to help
your vehicle pass an inspection:
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection
if
the
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
light is on or not working properly.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection
if
the
OBD
(on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical
emission control systems have not been completely
diagnosed by the system, The vehicle would be
considered not ready for inspection. This can happen
if
you have recently replaced your battery or
if
your
battery has run down, The diagnostic system is
designed to evaluate critical emission control systems
during normal driving. This may take several days
of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle
still does not pass the inspection for lack of
OBD
system readiness, see your dealer or qualified service
center to prepare the vehicle for inspection.
3-33
Oil
Pressure
Light
If
you have a low engine
oil pressure problem, this
light will stay on after
you start your engine,
or
come on and you will hear
a chime when you are
driving.
This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough
oil. The engine could be low on oil,
or
could have
some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately.
When the ignition is on but the engine is not running,
the light will come on as a test to show you it is working,
but the light will go out when the engine is running.
If
it doesn’t come on with the ignition
on,
you may have a
problem with the bulb. Have it fixed right away.
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure
is
low. If
you
do,
your engine can become
so
hot that
it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
Notice:
Damage to your engine from neglected
oil
problems can be costly and
is
not covered by
your warranty.
3-34
Low
Oil
Level
Light
LOW
OIL
If
your vehicle is equipped
with a
3400
V6
engine,
then you will have a
LOW
OIL
light in your
instrument panel cluster.
This light will come on briefly when you start your
vehicle.
If the light stays on after starting your vehicle, or comes
on and chimes while you are driving, your engine oil
level should be checked.
Prior to checking the oil level, be sure your vehicle has
been shut
off
for several minutes and is on
a
level
surface. Check the oil level on your dipstick and bring it
to
the proper level. See
Engine
Oil
on page
5-15.
A
false
LOW
OIL
light may be generated when parking
on steep grades.
The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level
during the brief period between when the key is on and
the engine is cranking.
It
does not monitor engine oil
level when the engine is running. Additionally, an oil
level check is only performed
if
the engine has
been turned
off
for a considerable period of time
allowing the
oil
normally in circulation
to
drain back into
the oil pan.
CHANGE
OIL
The CHANGE
OIL
light
should come on briefly as
a bulb check when you
start the engine. If the light
doesn’t come on, have it
serviced.
If
the CHANGE
OIL
light comes on and stays on after
you start the engine, have the oil changed.
To reset the CHANGE
OIL
light, see
Engine
oil
On
page
5-
15.
3-35
Security Light
SECURITY
This light will come on
when you turn the key
to
ON
and will stay on
until the vehicle starts.
Service Vehicle Soon Light
SERVICE
VEHICLE
SOON
This light will come on
briefly when you turn the
ignition
to
ON.
If
you’re driving and the security light comes on and
remains on, your Passlock@ system is not working
properly. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock@
and you should see your dealer.
Low
Washer Fluid Warning Light
It
will stay on, or come on and a chime will sound
if
it
detects a problem on the vehicle, such
as
a Daytime
Running
Lamps
(DRL)
or an automatic headlamp
system malfunction.
If
this happens, see your dealer as
soon as possible.
This light will come on
briefly when you turn on
the ignition.
It
will also stay
on, or come on and a
chime will sound,
if
the windshield washer fluid
reservoir is less than
one-third full.
3-36
Audio
System(s)
Notice:
Before you add any sound equipment to
your vehicle
-
like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
-
be sure you can
add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to
do
it
properly. Added sound equipment may
interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine,
Delphi Electronics radio or other systems, and
even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may
interfere with the operation of sound equipment that
has been added improperly.
So,
before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and to give years of listening pleasure. You
will
get
the most enjoyment out of it
if
you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and
how to operate
all
of
its controls to be sure you’re
getting the most out of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
Your vehicle has
a
feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio
system even after the ignition is turned
off.
See Retained
Accessory Power under
Ignition Positions
on
page
2-18.
Setting the Time
for
Radios
without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
Press and hold the HR or
MIN
arrow for two seconds.
Then press the HR arrow until the correct hour appears
on the display. Press and hold the
MIN
arrow until
the correct minute appears. The time may be set with
the ignition on or
off.
3-38
Setting the Time
for
Radios with
Radio Data Systems
(RDS)
Press and hold HR or
MIN
for two seconds. Then press
and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the
display. AM will also appear. Press and hold
MlN
until
the correct minute appears on the display. The time may
be set with the ignition on or
off.
To
synchronize the time with an
FM
station broadcasting
Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and
hold
HR
and
MIN
at the same time for two seconds until
UPDATED appears on the display. If the time is not
available from the station,
NO
UPDATE will appear on
the display instead.
RDS
time is broadcast once a minute. Once you have
tuned
to
an RDS broadcast station, it may take a
few
minutes before pressing and holding the HR and
MIN
buttons will result
in
an update
to
the time.
Radio with CD (Base Level)
Playing
the
Radio
PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on
and
off.
VOL
(Volume):
Turn the knob
to
increase or
to
decrease volume.
RCL (Recall): Press this knob
to
switch the display
between time and radio station frequency. Time display
is available with the ignition turned
off.
3-39
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations
AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI
and FM2. The display will show your selection.
TUNE:
Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
a
SEEK
D
:
Press the right or the left arrow to tune
to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold one of the SEEK
arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep. The radio
will go to a station, play for a few seconds and flash
the station frequency, then go on to the next station.
Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold one
of
the
SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until you hear
two beeps. The radio will go to the first preset station
stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds and
flash the station frequency, then go on to the next
preset station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to
stop scanning presets.
The radio will seek and scan only to stations that are in
the selected band and only to those with a strong
signal.
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return
to
your
favorite stations. You can set up to
18
stations (six AM,
six FMI and six
FM2)
by performing the following
steps:
1.
Turn the radio on.
2.
Press AM FM to select AM, FMI or FM2.
3.
Tune in the desired station.
4.
Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the station
you set will return.
5.
Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bassnreble)
AUDIO: To adjust the bass or the treble, press and
release the AUDIO button repeatedly until BAS or TRE
appears on the display. Then press and hold the up
or the down arrow to increase or to decrease. If a station
is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the
treble.
To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select
BAS or TRE. Then press and hold the AUDIO button for
more than two seconds until you hear a beep.
B
and
a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display.
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To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls
to
the middle position, first end out of audio mode
by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform
that function, or by waiting five seconds for the display
to
return to time of day. Then press and hold the AUDIO
button for more than two seconds until you hear a
beep.
CEN
will appear on the display.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right
and the left speakers, press and release the AUDIO
button until
BAL
appears on the display. Then press and
hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound
toward the right or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers,
press and release the AUDIO button until FAD
appears on the display. Then press and hold the up or
the down arrow
to
move the sound toward the front
or the rear speakers.
To adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select
than two seconds until you hear a beep.
L
and a zero
or
F
and a zero will appear on the display.
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To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls
to the middle position, first end out of audio mode
by pressing another button, causing the radio
to
perform
that function, or by waiting five seconds for the display
to return to time of day. Then press and hold AUDIO for
more than two seconds until you hear a beep.
CEN
will
appear on the display.
Radio Messages
CAL (Calibration): Your audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.
If
CAL
appears on the display it means that your radio has not
been configured properly for your vehicle and must
be returned
to
the dealership for service.
LOC
(Locked):
This message is displayed when the
THEFTLOCK@ system has locked up. You must
return
to
the dealership for service.
Playing
a
Compact Disc
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
display will show CD. If you want
to
insert a compact
disc with the ignition
off,
first press
RCL
or the eject
button.
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Messages” later in this section.
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PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the
previous track
if
the current track has been playing
for less than eight seconds.
If
pressed when the current
track has been playing for more than eight seconds,
it
will go to the beginning of the current track. The track
number will appear on the display. If you hold the
pushbutton or press
it
more than once, the player will
continue moving back through the disc.
2
NEXT:
Press this pushbutton to go to the next track.
The track number will appear on the display.
If
you
hold the pushbutton or press
it
more than once,
the player will continue moving forward through the disc.
3
REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
reverse quickly within a track. Release it to play
the passage. The display will show elapsed time while
reversing.
4
FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to
advance quickly within a track. Release
it
to play
the passage. The display will show elapsed time while
forwarding.
5
RDM
(Random):
Press this pushbutton to hear the
tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will
,
appear on the display. Press
RDM
again to turn
off
-'s:
random play.
OFF
will appear on the display.
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RPT (Repeat): Press this pushbutton once
to
hear a
track over again. RPT
will
appear on the display.
The current track will continue to repeat. Press RPT
again
to
turn
off
repeated play.
OFF
will appear on the
display.
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SEEK
D
:
Press the right or the left arrow to go
to
the next or
to
the previous track. The track number
will appear on the display.
RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see the current track
number or how long the current track has been
playing.
AM
FM:
Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is in the player. The disc will stop but remain in the
player.
CD: With a compact disc in the player and the radio
playing, press this button
to
play the compact disc. CD
will appear on the display.
A
(Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may
be activated with either the ignition or radio
off.
CDs
may be loaded with the radio and ignition
off
if
this
button is pressed first.
Radio Data System (RBS): Your audio system is
equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS
features are available for use only on FM stations that
broadcast RDS information.
Seek
to
stations broadcasting the selected type of
programming,
receive announcements concerning local and
display messages from radio stations, and
seek
to
stations with traffic announcements.
national emergencies,
This system relies upon receiving specific information
from these stations and will only work when the
information is available. In rare cases, a radio station
may broadcast incorrect information that will cause
the radio features
to
work improperly. If this happens,
contact the radio station.
While you are tuned
to
an RDS station, the station
name or the call letters will appear on the display instead
of the frequency. RDS stations may also provide the
time of day, a program type
(PTY)
for current
programming and the name of the program being
broadcast.
XMTM
Radio Satellite Service (USA Only): XMTM
is
a
continental
U.S.
based satellite radio service that
offers 100 coast
to
coast channels including music,
news, sports, talk and children’s programming.
XMTM
provides digital quality audio and text information,
including song title and artist name. A service fee is
required in order
to
receive the XMTM service. For more
information, contact XMTM at www.xmradio.com or
call
1
-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) (Canada Only): DAB
is a Canadian land-based radio service that offers
digital quality audio and text information including song
title, artist name, traffic, weather, emergency
announcements and more. Digital Audio Broadcast
transmission services are currently available in Toronto,
Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Windsor. In fringe
areas signals may be interrupted by buildings, trees and
other obstructions. Additional services will be added
in the future. For current DAB coverage and other
information consult the
GM
Canada website at
www.gmcanada.com, your dealer or call
1-800-263-3777.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance): Press and release this button until
BAL appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator
will light
to
show that the speakers can be adjusted.
Turn the SELECT knob
to
move the sound toward the
left or the right speakers.
FADE:
Press and release this button until FADE
appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will
light to show that the speakers can be adjusted.
Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the
front or the speakers.
Pressing and holding the BAL FADE button for two
seconds will return all speaker settings
to
the middle
position.
Finding
a PTY
Station
(RDS,
XMTM
and
DAB)
To select and find a desired PTY perform the following:
1.
Press
PROG
TYPE. PTY will be displayed on
the screen.
3.
Once the desired category is displayed, press either
SEEK arrow to select the category and take you
to
the category’s first station.
4.
If you want to go to another station within that
category and the category is displayed, press
either SEEK arrow once. If the category is not
displayed, press either SEEK arrow twice
to
display
the category and then
to
go
to
another station.
SCAN:
You can also scan through the channels within
a category by performing the following:
1.
Press PROG TYPE. PTY will be displayed on the
2.
Select a category by turning the SELECT knob.
3.
Once the desired category is displayed, press and
hold either SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin
scanning within your chosen category.
particular station.
screen.
4.
Press either SCAN arrow again
to
stop at a
2.
Select a category by turning the SELECT knob.
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TRAF (Traffic): TRAF will appear on the display
if
the
tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To
receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station,
press this button. Brackets will be displayed around
TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes
on
the
tuned radio station you will hear it.
If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, press this button and the radio
will seek to a station that does. When the radio finds a
station that broadcasts traffic announcements, it will
stop. Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when
a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio
station you will hear it.
If
no station is found,
NO
TRAFFIC will appear
on
the display.
For DAB (Canada only,
if
your radio
is
equipped with
DAB), when the TRAF button is pressed, DAB does not
seek to a station that broadcasts traffic. DAB only
checks the current frequency for traffic support.
Traffic Interrupt Feature: Your radio can interrupt the
play of a CD, or XMTM, or DAB station. Press the
TRAF button. The radio will seek
to
a station that
broadcasts traffic announcements. When the radio finds
a station that broadcasts traffic announcements, it
will stop. Brackets around TRAF will appear on the
display. When a traffic announcement comes on
the station that was found, you will hear it. When the
traffic announcement is over, the radio will resume play
of the CD, or XMTM, or DAB station.
If
no station
is
found,
NO
TRAFFIC will appear on the display.
Radio Messages
CALIBRATE: Your audio system has been calibrated
for your vehicle from the factory. If CALIBRATE appears
on
the display, it means that your radio has not been
configured properly for your vehicle and must be
returned
to
the dealership for service.
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Radio
with Cassette
and CD
If
your vehicle is equipped with this Monsoon audio
system, included are eight speakers and an eight
channel amplifier. The radio will display
MONSOON
when the radio or the ignition is turned on. See
your dealer for details.
Radio Data System (RDS): Your audio system is
equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS
features are available for use only on
FM
stations that
broadcast RDS information.
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of
programming,
national emergencies,
e
receive announcements concerning local and
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seek to stations with traffic announcements.
This system relies upon receiving specific information
from these stations and will only work when the
information is available. In rare cases, a radio station
may broadcast incorrect information that will cause
the radio features
to
work improperly. If this happens,
contact the radio station.
While you are tuned
to
an RDS station, the station
name or the call letters will appear on the display instead
of the frequency. RDS stations may also provide the
time of day, a program type (PTY) for current
programming and the name of the program being
broadcast.
XMTM
Radio Satellite Service
(USA
Only): XMTM is a
continental
U.S.
based satellite radio service that
offers
100
coast to coast channels including music,
news, sports, talk and children's programming. XMTM
provides digital quality audio and text information,
required in order
to
receive the
XMTM
service. For more
information, contact XMTM at www.xmradio.com or
call
1
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Digital Audio Broadcast
(DAB)
(Canada Only): DAB
is a Canadian land-based radio service that offers
digital quality audio and text information including song
title, artist name, traffic, weather, emergency
announcements and more. Digital Audio Broadcast
transmission services are currently available in Toronto,
Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Windsor. In fringe
areas signals may be interrupted by buildings, trees and
other obstructions. Additional services will be added
in the future. For current DAB coverage and other
information consult the GM Canada website at
www.gmcanada.com, your dealer or call
1-800-263-3777.
Playing
the
Radio
PWR
(Power): Push this knob
to
turn the system on
and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn the knob
to
increase or
to
decrease volume.
SCV (Speed-Compensated
Volume):
With SCV, your
audio system adjusts automatically
to
make up for
road and wind noise as you drive.
Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button
to
select
MIN,
MED
or MAX. Each higher choice allows
for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.
Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the
volume, as necessary,
to
overcome noise
at
any speed.
The volume level should always sound the same
to
you as you drive.
If
you don’t want
to
use SCV,
select
OFF.
RCL (Recall): Push this knob
to
switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Pushing this knob with the ignition off will display
the time.
For XMTM (USA only,
if
your radio is equipped with
XMTM Satellite Radio Service), pressing this button while
in XMTM mode
to
retrieve various pieces of information
related
to
the current song or channel. By pressing
and releasing the RCL button, you may retrieve
four different categories of information: Artist,
Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/
Channel Name.
For DAB (Canada only,
if
your radio is equipped with
DAB),
pushing this knob switches the display between
channel name and PTY name.
To change the default on the display, push the knob
until you see the display you want, then hold the knob
until the display flashes. The selected display will
now be the default.
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Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return
to
your
favorite stations.
You
can set up
to
30
stations (six AM,
six
FM1
and six
FM2,
six XM1 and six XM2
(USA
only,
if
your radio is equipped with the
XMTM
Satellite
Radio Service) or DAB1 and DAB2 (Canada only,
if
your
radio is equipped with DAB), by performing the
following
steps:
1.
Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND
to
select AM, FM1 or
FM2,
or
XM1,
XM2, or DABI, DAB2
3.
Tune in the desired station.
4.
Press
EQ
to
select the equalization.
5.
Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the station
you set will return and the equalization that you
selected will also be automatically selected for that
pushbutton.
6.
Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting
the Tone (BassRreble)
TONE:
Press and release this button until
BASS,
MID
or TREB appears
on
the display. The SELECT LED
indicator will light
to
show that the tone control can be
adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob
to
increase or
to
decrease. If
a
station is weak or noisy, you may want
to
decrease the treble.
To adjust all of the tone controls
to
the middle position,
press and hold TONE until
FLAT
appears on the
display.
EQ
(Equalizer): Press this button
to
select customized
bass, mid and treble equalization settings.
You can set up
to
six customized equalization settings
by performing the following steps:
1.
Turn the radio on.
2.
Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob
to
3.
Press and hold the EQ button for two seconds.
create the desired equalization.
SELECT
EQ
#
will appear on the display and the
EQ
symbol will flash.
4.
Press the
EQ
button or turn the SELECT knob
to
select the desired EQ setting number.
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XMTM
Radio
Messages
Radio Display
Message Condition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language customer’s request, by calling
1-800-852-XMXM
(9696).
after the channel name,
Channels)
These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
XL on the radio display,
indicates content with
explicit language.
code no action is required. This process should take no longer
Updating The encryption code in your receiver
is
being updated, and
Updating encryption
than
30
seconds.
No
Signal Loss of signal Your system is functioning correctly, but you are in a
location that is blocking the XM signal. When you move
into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM
CH
Off
Air
CH Unavail
Acquiring channel audio text data.
No
action is needed. This message should
(after
4
second delay) Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and
disappear shortlv.
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Chatme1 not in service This channel
is
not currently in service. Tune
to
another
channel.
Channel no longer
available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune
to
another station. If this station was one of your
presets, you may need
to
choose another station for that
preset button.
No
Info
No song title information is available at this time on this
Song/Program Title not
No
Info
No
artist information is available at this time on this Artist Name/Feature not
available
channel. Your system is working properly.
available
channel. Your system is working properly.
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XMTM
Radio
Messaqes
(cont’d)
Radio Display
Message Condition Action Required
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No
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Radio
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Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
up to
30
to
45
minutes long on each side. Tapes
longer than that are
so
thin they may not work well in
this player. The longer side with the tape visible should
face to the right.
If
the ignition is on, but the radio is
off,
the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. If
you hear nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not
be in squarely. Press the eject button to remove the
tape and start over.
While the tape is playing, use the VOL, BAL, FADE,
TONE, EQ and SEEK controls just as you do for
the radio. The display will show TAPE and an arrow
showing which side of the tape is playing. The
tape player automatically begins playing the other side
when it reaches the end of the tape.
Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or
chrome tape is inserted. If you want to insert a
tape while the ignition is
off,
first press the eject button
or push the RCL knob.
If
an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape
Messages” later in this section.
DD
1
(Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance
quickly to another part
of
the tape. Press this pushbutton
again to return to playing speed. The radio will play
while the tape advances. You may select stations during
forward operation by using TUNE, SEEK and SCAN.
While in forward mode, the display will show
FREQ
and
FWD and two right arrows. If the radio is playing a
RDS
station, the display will only show
FREQ.
VA
2
(Side): Press this pushbutton to play the other
side of the tape.
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(Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the
tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed.
The radio will play the tape reverses. You may
select stations during reverse operation by using TUNE,
SEEK and SCAN.
EQ
(Equalizer): Press EQ to select the desired
customized equalization setting while playing a cassette.
The equalization will be automatically set whenever
you play a cassette tape. See “EQ” listed previously for
more information.
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44
(Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. Release it
to
play the passage.
The display will show elapsed time.
EQ (Equalizer): Press EQ to select the desired
customized equalization setting while playing a compact
disc. The equalization will be automatically set
whenever you play a compact disc. See
“EQ”
listed
previously for more information.
SEEK
v
:
Press the down arrow while playing a
CD to go
to
the start of the current track
if
more
than eight seconds have played. Press the up arrow to
go to the next track.
If
you press either arrow more
than once, the player will continue moving backward or
forward through the disc.
SCAN
v
:
Press and hold one of the arrows for
more than two seconds until SCAN and the track
number appear on the display and you hear a beep.
The disc will
go
to the next track, play for a few seconds,
to stop scanning.
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current track has been playing. To change the default
on the display (track or elapsed time), push the
knob until you see the display you want, then hold the
knob until the display flashes. The selected display
will now be the default, While elapsed time
is
showing,
CD
TIME
will appear
on
the display.
BAND: Press this button
to
listen
to
the radio when a
CD is playing.
CD TAPE: Press this button
to
switch between playing
a cassette tape and a compact disc
if
both are
loaded, when listening to the radio. The inactive tape or
CD will remain safely inside the radio
for
future
listening. The display will show tape and CD symbols.
A
(Eject): Press this button, located next
to
the
CD slot, to eject a CD. Eject may be activated with either
the ignition or radio
off.
CDs may be loaded with the
radio and ignition
off
if
this button is pressed first.
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Compact
Disc
Messages
CHECK
CD:
If this message appears on the radio
display and the disc comes out, it could be for one of
the following reasons:
You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road
The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
becomes smoother, the disc should play.
The air is very humid. If
so,
wait about an hour and
try again.
If
the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good
CD.
If
any error occurs repeatedly or
if
an error can’t be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error message, write it down and provide
it
to
your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(Non-RDS
Radios)
THEFTLOCK@ is designed
to
discourage theft of your
radio. The feature works automatically by learning
a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If
the radio is moved
to
a different vehicle, it
will
not operate and LOC
will
be displayed.
with THEFTLOCK@ activated, your radio will not
operate
if
stolen.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(RDS
Radios)
THEFTLOCK@ is designed
to
discourage theft of your
radio. The feature works automatically by learning
a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If
the radio is moved
to
a different vehicle, it will
not operate and LOCKED will be displayed.
When the radio and vehicle are turned
off,
the blinking
red light indicates that THEFTLOCK@ is armed.
With THEFTLOCK@ activated, your radio
will
not operate
if
stolen.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If
your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering
wheel.
A
SEEK
v:
Press the up or the down arrow to tune
to the next or to the previous radio station. If a
cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player will
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to
play a station you have
programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. Every
press of this button will take you to the next preset
station that you have prgrammed.
If
a cassette tape is
playing, press this button to play the other side of
the tape.
BAND:
Press this button to choose AM, FMI,
FM2,
or
XM1
or XM2,
or
DAB1 or DAB2. If a cassette tape
or compact disc is playing, it will stop and the radio
will play.
A
VOLUME
:
Press the up or the down arrow
to
increase or to decrease volume.
PLAY: Press this button to play a cassette tape or
compact disc when listening to the radio.
MUTE: Press this button
to
silence the system. Press it
again, or any other radio button, to turn on the sound.
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Understanding Radio Reception
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble
to
reduce this noise
if
you ever get
it.
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about
10
to
40
miles
(16
to
65
km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound
to
come and go.
XMTM
Satellite Radio Service
XMTM
Satellite Radio gives you digital radio reception
from coast
to
coast. Just as with FM, tall buildings
or hills can interfere with Satellite radio signals, causing
the sound
to
come and go. Your radio may display
"NO SIGNAL"
to
indicate interference.
DAB
Radio
DAB gives you digital radio reception. Just as with
FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with radio signals,
causing the sound
to
come and
go.
Your radio
may display
"NO
SIGNAL"
to
indicate interference.
Care
of
Your
Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50
hours of use. Your radio will display CLEAN
PLAYER
to
indicate that you have used your tape
player for
50
hours without resetting the tape clean
timer. If this message appears on the display, your
cassette tape player needs
to
be cleaned.
It
will still play
tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible
to
prevent damage
to
your tapes and player. If you notice
a reduction in sound quality, try a known good
cassette to see
if
the tape or the tape player is at fault.
If
this other cassette has no improvement in sound
quality, clean the tape player.
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The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol
in one drink.
No
amount of coffee or number of cold
showers will speed that up.
“1’11
be careful” isn’t the right
answer. What
if
there’s an emergency, a need to
take sudden action, as when a child darts into the
street?
A
person with even a moderate
BAC
might not
be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
There’s something else about drinking and driving that
many people don’t know. Medical research shows
that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash
injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal
cord or heart. This means that when anyone who
has been drinking
-
driver or passenger
-
is in a
crash, that person’s chance of being killed or
permanently disabled is higher than
if
the person had
not been drinking.
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CAUTION:
-
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and
judgement can be affected by even a small
amount of alcohol. You can have a serious-or
even fatal-collision if you drive after drinking.
Please don’t drink and drive or ride with a
driver who has been drinking. Ride home
in
a
cab;
or
if you’re with a group, designate a
driver who will not drink.
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And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly
with the surface of the road (whether it’s pavement
or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire
tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of
the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts
-
heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-
rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is
a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool
between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much
faster
if
you
do
a
lot
of heavy braking.
If
you keep pace
with the traffic and allow realistic following distances,
you will eliminate a
lot
of unnecessary braking.
That means better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake
normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do,
the pedal may get harder
to
push down. If your engine
stops, you will still have some power brake assist.
But you will use it when you brake. Once the power
assist is used up, it may take longer
to
stop and
the brake pedal will be harder
to
push.
Anti-lock Brake
System
(ABS)
Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes.
ABS
is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
If
your vehicle has anti-lock
brakes, this warning light
on
the instrument panel will
come on briefly when
you start your vehicle.
When you start your engine, or when you begin
to
drive
away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself.
You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while
this test is going on, and you may even notice that
your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. This is normal.
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Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s what
happens with
ABS:
A
computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If
one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at each front wheel
and at both rear wheels.
The anti-lock system 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.
As
you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates
on wheel speed and controls braking pressure
accordingly.
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LOW
TRAC
This light will come on
when your Enhanced
Traction System is limiting
wheel spin. See
Enhanced Traction System
Active Light on page 3-29.
You
may feel or hear the system working, but this is
normal. This light will also come on when the anti-lock
brake system is working.
If
your vehicle is in cruise control when the enhanced
traction system begins
to
limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
re-engage the cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.
The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle
shift lever positions. But the system can upshift the
transaxle only as high
as
the shift lever position you’ve
chosen,
so
you should use the lower gears only
when necessary. See
Automatic Transaxle Operation on
page
2-24.
TRAC
OFF
When the system is on
and the parking brake is
fully released, this warning
light will come on to let
you know
if
there’s a
problem.
See
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light on
page 3-28.
When this warning light is
on,
the system
will
not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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To limit wheel spin, especially
in
slippery road
conditions, you should always leave the Enhanced
Traction System on. But you can turn the system
off
if
you prefer.
To turn the system on or off, press the ETS button on
the instrument panel.
When you turn the system
off,
the Enhanced Traction
System warning light will come on and stay on.
If
the
Enhanced
Traction
System
is
limiting wheel spin
when you press the button
to
turn the system off,
the warning light will come on
-
but the system won’t
turn
off
right away. It will wait until there’s
no
longer
a current need
to
limit wheel spin.
You can turn the system back on at any time by
pressing the button again. The Enhanced Traction
System warning light should go off.
Steering
Power Steerin
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Steering
Tips
Driving
on
Curves
It’s
important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A
lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here’s why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject
to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
The traction of the tires against the road surface makes
it possible
for
the vehicle to change
its
path when
you turn the front wheels.
If
there’s no traction, inertia
will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If
you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll
understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at
which the curve
is
banked, and your speed. While
you’re in a curve, speed
is
the one factor you can
control.
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An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended
9
and
3
o’clock positions, you
can turn it a
full
180 degrees very quickly without
removing either hand. But you have
to
act fast, steer
quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason
to
practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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You may find that your right wheels have dropped
off
the edge
of
a road onto the shoulder while you’re
driving.
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there is nothing in the way,
steer
so
that your vehicle straddles the edge
of
the pavement.
You
can turn the steering wheel up
to
one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts
tne pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel
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straight down the roadway.
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Passing
The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a
two-lane highway waits for just the right moment,
accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then
goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver?
Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane
highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the
passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming
traffic for several seconds.
A
miscalculation, an error in
judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger
can suddenly put the passing driver face
to
face with the
worst of all traffic accidents
-
the head-on collision.
So
here are some tips for passing:
“Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides
and to crossroads for situations that might affect
your passing patterns. If you have any doubt
whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait
for a better time.
Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and
lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might
indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass.
A broken center line usually indicates it’s all
right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear).
Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or
a double solid line, even
if
the road seems empty
of approaching traffic.
Do
not get too close
to
the vehicle you want to
pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For
one thing, following too closely reduces your area
of vision, especially
if
you’re following a larger
vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space
if
the
vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep
back a reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,
start
to
accelerate but stay in the right lane and
don’t get
too
close. Time your move
so
you will be
increasing speed as the time comes
to
move
into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you
will have a “running start” that more than makes
up for the distance you would lose by dropping
back. And
if
something happens to cause you
to
cancel your pass, you need only slow down
and drop back again and wait for another
opportunity.
If
other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle,
wait your turn. But take care that someone isn’t
trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the
slow
vehicle. Remember
to
glance over your shoulder
and check the blind spot.
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Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and
start your left lane change signal before moving out
of
the right lane to pass. When you are far
enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front
in your inside mirror, activate your right lane
change signal and move back into the right lane.
(Remember that your right outside mirror is convex.
The vehicle you just passed may seem
to
be
farther away from you than it really is.)
Try not
to
pass more than one vehicle at a time on
two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the
next vehicle.
Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it
may be slowing down or starting to turn.
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If
you’re being passed, make it easy for the
following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you
can ease a little
to
the right.
Loss
of
Control
Let’s review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes,
steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction
where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has
asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer
and constantly seek an escape route or area of
less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control
of
the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
care suited to existing conditions, and by not
“overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always
possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s
three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels
aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid,
too
much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip
and lose cornering force.
And
In
the acceleratlon
skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels
to
spin.
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A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot
off
the accelerator pedal.
If you have the Enhanced Traction System, remember:
It helps to avoid only the acceleration skid.
If
you do
not have the Enhanced Traction System, or
if
the system
is
off,
then an acceleration skid is also best handled
by easing your foot
off
the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts
to
slide, ease your foot
off
the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want
the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough,
your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready
for a second skid
if
it occurs.
Of course, traction
is
reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration
or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a
lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires
to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery
until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-
such as enough water, ice or packed snow
on the road to make a “mirrored surface”
-
and slow
down when you have any doubt.
If
you have the anti-lock braking system, remember: It
helps avoid only the braking skid. If you do not have
anti-lock, then in a braking skid (where the wheels are
no longer rolling), release enough pressure
on
the
brakes to get the wheels rolling again. This restores
steering control. Push the brake pedal down steadily
when you have to stop suddenly. As long as the wheels
are rolling, you will have steering control.
4-1
6
No
one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
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 20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your
night vision. For example,
if
you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise
to
wear sunglasses. Your
eyes will have less trouble adjusting
to
night. But
if
you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may
cut down
on
glare from headlamps, but they also
make a
lot
of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps.
It
can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes
to
readjust
to
the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver
who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your 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. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep
your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier
to
pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim,
so
should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from
night blindness
-
the inability
to
see in dim light
-
and
aren’t even aware of it.
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Driving
in
Rain
and
on
Wet
Roads
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because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on
dry roads. And,
if
your tires don’t have much tread left,
you’ll get even
less
traction.
It’s
always wise
to
go
slower and be cautious
if
rain starts
to
fall while you are
driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your
reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
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The heavier the rain, the harder it
is
to
see. Even
if
your
windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy
rain can make it harder
to
see road signs and
traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road
and even people walking.
It’s
wise
to
keep your windshield wiping equipment in
good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled
with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper
inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield, or when strips
of
rubber start
to
separate from the inserts.
4-1
9
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even
going through some car washes can cause problems,
too.
The water may affect your brakes.
Try
to avoid
puddles. But
if
you can’t, try to slow down before you
hit them.
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t
work as well in a quick stop and may cause
pulling to one side. You could
lose
control
of
the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of water
or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly
until your brakes work normally.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the
water. This can happen
if
the road is wet enough and
you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is
hydroplaning,
it
has little or no contact with the road.
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can
if
your
tires do not have much tread or
if
the pressure in one or
more is low. It can happen
if
a lot of water is standing
on the road.
If
you can see reflections from trees,
telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops
“dimple” the water’s surface, there could be
hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There
just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.
The best advice is
to
slow down when
it
is raining.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Notice:
If
you drive too quickly through deep
puddles or standing water, water can come in
through your engine’s air intake and badly damage
your engine. Never drive through water that is
slightly lower than
the
underbody of your vehicle.
If
you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water,
drive through them very slowly.
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Driving Through Flowing Water
Flowing
or rushing water creates strong
forces.
If
you try to drive through flowing
water, as you might at a low water crossing,
your vehicle can be carried away.
As
little
as
six
inches of flowing water can carry away
a
smaller vehicle.
If
this
happens, you and other
vehicle occupants could drown. Don’t ignore
police warning signs, and otherwise be very
cautious about trying to drive through flowing
water.
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especiaiiy careiui wnen
you
pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear
room ahead, and be prepared
to
have your
view restricted by road spray.
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Have good tires with proper tread depth. See
Tires
on
page
5-53.
City
Driving
One of the biggest problems with city streets is the
amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out
for
what the other drivers are doing and pay attention
to traffic signals.
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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.
Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross
most
large cities.
You’ll
save time and energy.
See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”
Treat a green light as a warning signal.
A
traffic
light is there because the corner
is
busy enough
to
need
it.
When a light turns green, and just before
you start
to
move, check both ways for vehicles
that have not cleared the intersection
or
may
be running the red light.
Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the
safest of all roads. But they have their own special
rules.
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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.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to
the freeway.
If
you have a clear view
of
the freeway as
you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin
to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect
to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close
to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal,
check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as
often as necessary.
Try
to
blend smoothly with the
traffic flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate
if
it’s slower.
Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in
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Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well
in
advance.
If
you miss your exit, do
not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed
according to your speedometer, not to your sense
of motion. After driving for any distance at higher
speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower
than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long
Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested.
If
you
must start when you’re not fresh-such as after a day’s
work-don’t plan to make too many miles that first
part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
you can easily drive in.
Is
your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts
in dealerships all across North America. They’ll be
ready and willing to help
if
you need
it.
4-23
Hill
and
Mountain
Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
drivina
w
in flat or rollinq terrain.
If
you drive regularly in steep country,
or
if
you’re
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Keep your vehicle in
good
shape. Check
all
fluid
levels and
also
the brakes, tires, cooling system
and transaxle. These parts can work hard on
mountain roads.
Know how
to
go down hills. The most important
thing
to
know is this: let your engine do some of
the
slowing
down. Shift
to
a lower gear when you
go
down a steep or
lom
hill.
If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get
so
hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would
then
have poor braking or even none going
down a
hill.
You could crash. Shift down to let
your engine assist your brakes
on
a steep
downhill
slope.
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in
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or with the
ignition
off
is dangerous. Your brakes will have
to
do
all the work
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down.
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get
so
hot that they wouldn’t work well. You
would then have poor braking or even none
going down a hill. You could crash. Always
have your engine running and your vehicle in
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Know how
to
go uphill. Drive in the highest gear
possible.
Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or
cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds
that let you stay in your own lane.
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As
you
go
over the top of a hill, be alert. There
could be something in your lane, like
a
stalled car or
an accident.
You may see highway signs on mountains that
warn of special problems. Examples are long
grades, passing or no-passing zones,
a
falling rocks
area or winding roads. Be alert
to
these and take
appropriate action.
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
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your trunk.
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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. Be sure you
properly secure these items in your vehicle.
Driving
on
Snow
or
Ice
Most
of
the time, those places where your tires meet
the road probably have good traction.
However,
if
there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have a very slippery situation.
You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to
be very careful.
4-27
What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold
snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet
ice can be even more trouble because it may offer
the least traction
of
all. You can get wet ice when it’s
about freezing
(32°F;
OOC)
and freezing rain begins
to fall. Try
to
avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand
crews can get there.
Whatever the condition
-
smooth ice, packed, blowing
or loose snow
-
drive with caution.
Keep your Enhanced Traction System on.
It
will improve
your ability
to
accelerate when driving on a slippery
road. Even though your vehicle has this system, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to the
road conditions. See
Enhanced Traction
System
(€E)
on page
4-9.
Unless you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll
want to brake very gently, too.
(If
you do have anti-lock,
see
Braking on page
4-6.
This system improves your
vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a
slippery road.) Whether you have the anti-lock braking
system or not, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than
you would on dry pavement. Without anti-lock brakes,
if
you feel your vehicle begin to slide, let up on the
brakes a little. Push the brake pedal down steadily
to
get the most traction you can.
Remember, unless you have anti-lock,
if
you brake
so
hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. Brake
so
your wheels always keep rolling and you can
still steer.
Whatever your braking system, allow greater
following distance on any slippery road.
Watch
for
slippery spots. The road might be fine
until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On
an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in
shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around
clumps of trees, behind buildings
or
under bridges.
Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass
may remain icy when the surrounding roads
are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you,
brake before you are on it. Try not to brake
while you’re actually on the ice, and avoid sudden
steering maneuvers.
If
You’re Caught
in
a
Blizzard
If
you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a
serious
situation.
You
should probably stay with
your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near
help and you can hike through the snow. Here are
some things to do
to
summon help and keep yourself
and your passengers safe:
@
Turn on your hazard flashers.
*
Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that
you’ve been stopped by the snow.
Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.
If
you have no blankets or extra clothing, make
body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags,
floor mats
-
anything you can wrap around
yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
4-29
You can run the engine
to
keep warm, but be careful.
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 can’t see
it
or
smell
it,
so
you might not know
it
is
in
your
vehicle. Clear away snow from around the
base of your vehicle, especially any that is
blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be sure snow
doesn’t collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that’s away from the wind. This will
help keep
CO
out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little
faster than just idle. That
is,
push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and
it keeps the battery charged. You will need a
well-charged battery
to
restart the vehicle, and possibly
for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the
heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine
off
and close the window almost
all the way
to
preserve the heat. Start the engine
again and repeat this only when you feel really
uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
To
help
keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do
some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or
so
until
help comes.
4-30
A
B
If
you’re using a weight-carrying hitch or a
weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should
weigh
10-15
percent of the total loaded trailer
weight
(6).
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the tongue, separately, to see
if
the weights
are
proper.
ii
iney aren’i, you may be abie to get tnem
right simply by moving some items around in the
trailer.
Total Weight
on
Your
Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit
for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the
Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or
see
Loading
Your
Vehicle on page
4-35.
Then be
sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle,
including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Hitches
It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are
a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here
are some rules
to
follow:
The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for
hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a
frame-mounted hitch that does not attach
to
the
bumper.
0
Will vou have to make any holes in the
body
of
your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If
you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when
you remove the hitch.
If
you don’t seal them, deadly
carbon monoxide
(CO)
from your exhaust can get
into your vehicle. See
Engine Exhaust
on
page
2-33.
Dirt ana water can,
too.
4-39
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer
so
that the tongue will not drop
to
the road
if
it becomes separated from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the
hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching
safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper.
Always leave just enough slack
so
you can turn
with your rig. And, never allow safety chains
to
drag on
the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does your trailer have its own brakes?
Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer
brakes
so
you’ll be able
to
install, adjust and maintain
them properly. And because you have anti-lock brakes,
do not
try
to
tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If
you do, both systems won’t work well, or at all.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires
a
certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand
to
be
sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
4-40
When
You
Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on
a
Hill
1.
Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
0
start your engine,
0
shift into a gear, and
0
release the parking brake.
2.
Let up on the brake pedal.
3.
Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4.
Stop and have someone pick up and store the
chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on
this. Things that are especially important in trailer
operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill),
engine
oil,
drive belt, cooling system and brake system.
Each of these
is
covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you find them quickly.
If
you’re trailering,
it’s a good idea
to
review this information before you
start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during
severe operating conditions. See
Engine Overheating on
page
5-26.
4-43
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NOTES
4-44
Section
5
Service and Appearance Care
Service
............................................................
5.3
Doing Your Own Service Work
.........................
5.3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle
......................................................
5.4
Fuel
................................................................
5.5
Gasoline Octane
............................................
5.5
Gasoline Specifications
....................................
5.5
California Fuel
...............................................
5-6
Additives
.......................................................
5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries
...............................
5-7
Filling
a
Portable Fuel Container
.....................
-5-9
Filling Your Tank
............................................
5-7
Checking Things Under
the Hood
....................................................
5-10
Hood Release
..............................................
5-10
Engine Compartment Overview
.......................
5-12
Engine Oil
...................................................
5.15
Engine Air CleanedFilter
................................
5-21
Manual Transaxle Fluid
..................................
5-22
Hydraulic Clutch
...........................................
5-23
Engine Coolant
.............................................
5-23
Engine Overheating
.......................................
5-26
Cooling System
............................................
5-29
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Windshield Washer Fluid
................................
5-37
Brakes
........................................................
5.39
Battery
........................................................
5.42
Jump Starting
...............................................
5-43
Bulb
Replacement
..........................................
5.49
Halogen Bulbs
..............................................
5.49
Headlamps
..................................................
5.49
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
..............
5-50
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
.........
5.50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
............
5.51
Replacement Bulbs
.......................................
5.51
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
..............
5.52
Tires
..............................................................
5.53
Inflation
..
Tire Pressure
................................
5-54
Tire Inspection and Rotation
...........................
5-55
When It
Is
Time for New Tires
.......................
5-56
Buying New Tires
.........................................
5-56
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
.........................
5-57
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
..................
5-59
Wheel Replacement
......................................
5-59
Tire Chains
..................................................
5-60
If
a
Tire Goes Flat
........................................
5-61
Changing
a
Flat Tire
.....................................
5-62
Compact Spare Tire
......................................
5-71
5-
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Section
5
Service and Appearance Care
Appearance Care
............................................
5.72
Cleaning the Inside
of
Your Vehicle
.................
5-72
Care of Safety Belts
......................................
5.75
Weatherstrips
...............................................
5.75
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
..............
5-75
Sheet Metal Damage
.....................................
5.77
Finish Damage
.............................................
5.77
Underbody Maintenance
................................
5.78
Chemical Paint Spotting
.................................
5.78
GM
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
...........
5.78
Vehicle Identification
......................................
5.80
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................
5.80
Service Parts Identification Label
.....................
5.80
Electrical System
............................................
5.81
Add-on Electrical Equipment
..........................
5.81
Windshield Wiper Fuses
................................
5-81
Power Windows and Other Power Options
.......
5-81
Capacities and Specifications
..........................
5-86
Capacities and Specifications
.........................
5-86
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
............................
5-81
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
..........
5-88
5-2
Fuels
in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard
to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel
not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly
repairs caused by use
of
improper fuel wouldn’t be
covered
by
your warranty.
To
check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business in the
country where you’ll be driving.
Filling Your Tank
1
The tethered fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the
passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Fuel vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from fuel.
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When you open the hood on the
3400
V6
engine, you’ll see the following:
A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
E.
Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F. Engine Air CleanedFilter
C.
Engine Oil
Fill
Cap
G.
Battery
D.
Engine Oil Dipstick
H.
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
5-1
4
Engine
Oil
LOW
Ole
3400
V6
Engine
Only
If the LOW
OIL
light
appears on the instrument
cluster, it means you
need to check your engine
oil level right away.
Checking Engine
Oil
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
For more information, see
Low Oil Level Light
on
page
3-35.
You
should check your engine
oil
level regularly; this
is
an added reminder.
2.2L
L4
ECOTEC
Engine
5-1
5
3400
V6
Engine
The engine oil dipstick handle is yellow. The dipstick on
the
2.2L
L4
ECOTEC engine is located at the front
of
the engine compartment. The dipstick on the
3400
V6
engine is located at the front of the engine, behind
the fan. See
Engine Compartment
Overview
on
page
5-12
for more information on location.
Turn
off
the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil
dipstick might not show the actual level.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
2.2L
L4
ECQTEC Engine
3400
V6
Engine
5-1
6
What Kind
of
Engine
Oil
to
Use
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking for the starburst symbol.
This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by
the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use
any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
If you choose to perform
the engine oil change
service yourself, be sure
the
oil
you use has
the starburst symbol on
the front of the oil
container.
If
you have your
oil changed for you, be
sure the oil put into
your engine is American
Petroleum Institute certified
for gasoline engines.
You should also
use
the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle, as shown in the viscosity chart.
RECOMMENDED SAE
VISCOSITY
GRADE
ENGINE
OILS
HOT
WEATHER
I_
t
20
-.
LOOK
FOR
MIS
SYMBOL
ACCEPTABLE
COLD
WEATHER
DO NOT
USE
SAE
1OW-40,
SAE
2OW-50
OR
ANY OTHER
VlSCOSlN GRADE
OIL
NOT RECOMMENDED
5-1
8
As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the
only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You
should look for and use only oils which have the API
Starburst symbol and which are also identified as
SAE 5W-30. If you cannot find such SAE 5W-30 oils,
you can use an SAE IOW-30 oil which has the API
Starburst symbol,
if
it's going
to
be 0°F
(-18°C)
or above. Do not use other viscosity grade
oils,
such as
SAE
IOW-40
or SAE
20W-50
under any conditions.
Notice:
Use only engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended
oil can result in engine damage not covered by
your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the
temperature falls below -20°F
(-29"C),
it is
recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything
to
your oil. The recommended oils
with the starburst symbol are ail you will need for
good performance and engine protection.
When to Change Engine
Oil
(GNI
Oil
Life SystemTM)
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and filter. This is
based on engine revolutions and engine temperature,
and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions,
the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can
vary considerably. For the oil life system
to
work
properly, you must reset the system every time the oil
is
changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE OIL light will come on. Change
your oil as soon as possible within the next two
times you stop for fuel.
It
is possible that,
if
you are
driving under the best conditions, the
oil
life system may
not indicate that an
oil
change is necessary for over a
year. However, your engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the system
must be reset. It is also important to check vour oil
regularly and keep
it
at the proper level.
If
the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change your oil at 3,000 miles
(5
000 km) since your
last oil change. Remember
to
reset the oil life system
whenever the oil
is
changed.
5-1
9
If
Steam
Is
Coming
From
Your
Engine
Steam from an overheated engine can burn
you badly, even
if
you just open the hood. Stay
away from the engine
if
you see or hear steam
coming from
it.
Just turn
it
off
and get
everyone away from the vehicle until
it
cools
down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or
coolant before you open the hood.
If
you keep driving when your engine
is
overheated, the liquids in
it
can catch fire. You
or others could be badly burned. Stop your
engine if
it
overheats, and get out of
the
vehicle until the engine is cool.
Nofice:
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.
5-27
If
No
Steam
Is
Coming
From
Your
Engine
An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can
indicate a serious problem. See
Low Coolant Warning
Light on page
3-30.
If you get an engine overheat warning with no low
coolant light, but see or hear no steam, the problem may
not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a
little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high-speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign
of
steam,
try this for a minute or
so:
1.
In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL
(N)
while stopped. If it is safe to do
so,
pull off the road,
shift to PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N)
and let the
engine idle.
2.
Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
speed and open the window as necessary.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can
drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about
10
minutes.
If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive
normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your
vehicle right away.
If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine
for three minutes while you’re parked. If you still
have the warning,
turn
off
the engine and get everyone
out
of
the vehicle
until
it
cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
help right away.
5-28
Cooling
System
When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what
you’ll see:
. .. ...
2.2L
L4 Engine shown,
3400
V6
Engine similar
CAUTION:
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.
If
the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling,
don’t
do
anything else until it cools down. The vehicle
should be parked on a level surface.
5-29
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine
parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you
do, you can be burned.
Don't run the engine
if
there
is
a leak.
If
you
run
the
engine,
it
could lose all coolant. That
could cause an engine fire, and you could be
burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive
the
vehicle.
The coolant level should
be
at or above the
FULL
COLD
mark. If
it
isn't, you may have a leak at the
pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses,
radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling
system.
If
there seems
to
be no leak, with the engine on, check
to see
if
the electric engine cooling fans are running.
If
the engine is overheating, both fans should be
running.
If
they aren't, your vehicle needs service.
Notice: Engine damage from running your engine
without coolant
isn't
covered by your warranty.
5-30
Notice:
When adding coolant, it is important that
you use only
DEX-COOL@
(silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL
is
added to
the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result.
In
addition, the engine
coolant will require change sooner
-
at
30,000
miles
(50
888
km)
or
24
months, whichever occurs
first.
Damage caused by the use of coolant other
than DEX-COOL@ is not covered by your new vehicle
warranty.
How
to
Add
Coolant to
the
Coolant
Surge
Tank
Nofice:
This vehicle has a specific coolant
fill
procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could
cause your engine to overheat and be severely
damaged.
If
you haven’t found a problem yet, check
to
see
if
coolant
is
visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible
but the coolant level isn’t at or above the
FULL
COLD mark, add a
50/50
mixture of
clean, drinkable
water
and
DEX-COOL@
coolant at the coolant
surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including
the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before
you
do
it.
See
Engine Coolant on page
5-23
for more
information.
5-31
If
no coolant
is
visible
in
the
surge
tank,
add
coolant
as
follows:
Steam and scalding liquids from
a
hot cooling
system can
blow
out and burn you badly. They
are under pressure, and
if
you turn the radiator
pressure cap
--
even a little
--
they can come
out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and
radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have
to turn the pressure cap.
5-32
1
L%
CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mixture will. Your
vehicle’s coolant warning system
is
set for the
proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the
wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot
but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch fire and you or others
could be burned. Use a
50/50
mixture
of
clean,
drinkable water and DEX
COOL@
coolant.
Notice:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack
the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant xture.
-
You can be burned
if
you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and
it
will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
5-33
3.
Then
fill
the coolant surge tank with the proper
mixture, to the hash mark on the label. Wait
about five minutes, then check to see
if
the level
is
below the hash mark. If the level is below the
hash mark, add additional coolant to bring the level
up to the hash mark. Repeat this procedure until
the level remains constant at the hash mark
for at least five minutes.
4.
With the coolant surge tank pressure cap
off,
start
the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper
radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine cooling fans.
By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant
surge tank may be lower. If the level
is
lower than
the FULL
COLD
mark, add more
of
the proper
mixture to the coolant surge tank until the
level reaches the FULL COLD mark.
5-35
5.
Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the
pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.
See your dealer,
if
necessary.
Power Steering
Fluid
A
L-
A
When to Check Power Steering
Fluid
See
Engine Compartment Overview on page
5-12
for reservoir location.
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise.
A
fluid
loss
in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
5-36
How
to
Check Power Steering Fluid
Turn the key
off,
let the engine compartment cool down,
wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then
unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then
remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the
dipstick.
The level should be at the
FULL
COLD mark. If
necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to
the mark.
What
to
Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
Part
D:
Recommended Fluids and lubricants
on
page
6-
15.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What
to
Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you
will
be operating your vehicle
in
an area where the
temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against freezing. See
Engine
Compartment Overview on page
5-12
for reservoir
location.
Adding Washer Fluid
.1.
,-
5
*
-,
LOW
Your vehicle has a low
washer fluid telltale that
will come on in the
instrument panel cluster
when the washer fluid
is low.
See
low
Washer Fluid Warning light on page
3-36
for
more information.
5-37
L
L
The windshield washer
fluid reservoir
is
located in
the engine compartment
towards the front
of
the vehicle.
Notice:
e
@
Open the
cap
with the washer
symbol
on
it.
Add
washer
fluid until the tank is full.
When
using
concentrated washer fluid, follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for adding
water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the solution to freeze and
damage your washer fluid tank and other parts
of
the washer system.
Also,
water doesn’t
clean as well
as
washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters
full when it’s very cold. This allows for
expansion if freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if
it
is
completely full.
Don’t use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your
windshield washer. It can damage your
washer system and paint.
5-38
Brakes
Brake
Fluid
A
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s
side
of
the engine compartment. It is filled with
DOT-3
brake fluid. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on
page
5-
12.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might go down. The first
is
that the
brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during
normal brake lining wear, When new linings are put in,
the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is
that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you
should have your brake system fixed, since a leak
means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well,
or won’t work at all.
So,
it isn’t a good idea to “top
off’
your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.
If
you add fluid
when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too
much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should
add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
If
you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on
the engine. The fluid
will
burn
if
the engine
is
hot
enough. You or others could be burned,
and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fl~~id
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when
work
is
done on
the
brake
hydraulic system.
5-39
BRAKE
United States Canada
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. See
Brake System Warning
Light on page
3-26.
What
to
Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only
DOT-3
brake
fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container
only. See
Part
D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page
6-
15.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help
keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
With
the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or
they may not even work at all. This could
cause
a
crash. Always use the proper brake
fluid.
Notice:
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake
system parts. For example, just
a
few
drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your
brake system can damage brake system
parts
so
badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid.
If
you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s painted
surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Be
careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle.
If
you do, wash
it
off
immediately.
See
“Appearance Care” in the Index.
5-40
Brake
Wear
The
GT
Series has four-wheel disc brakes and the
SE
Series has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving (except when you are pushing on the
brake pedal firmly).
A
CAUTION:
-
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon your brakes won’t work well. That could
lead to an accident. When you hear the brake
wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to
GM
torque specifications.
If
you have rear drum brakes, they don’t have wear
indicators, but
if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing
noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately.
Also,
the rear brake drums should be removed and
inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or
changing. When you have the front brake pads
replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See
Brake System Inspection on page
6-14.
5-4
1
Vehicle
Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for
25
days or
more, remove the black, negative
(-)
cable from
the battery.
This
will help keep your battery from
running down.
Jump
Starting
If
your battery has run
down,
you may want to use
another vehicle
and
some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to
do
it
safely.
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt
if
you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting”
in
the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer
to
learn how to prepare your
vehicle for longer storage periods.
Also,
for your audio system, see
Theft-Deterrent
Feature (Non-RDS Radios) on page
3-68
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
0
They contain acid that can burn
you.
0
They contain gas
that
can explode or
They contain enough electricity to
ignite.
burn you.
If
you don’t follow these steps exactly, some
or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice:
Ignoring these steps could result
in
costly
damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
won’t work, and
it
could damage your vehicle.
5-43
1.
Check the other vehicle.
It
must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:
If
the other system isn’t a 12-volt system
with a negative ground, both vehicles can be
damaged.
2.
Get the vehicles close enough
so
the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able
to
start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in
NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.
Notice:
If you leave your radio on,
it
could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
3.
Turn
off
the ignition
on
both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter. Turn
off
the radio and all lamps that aren’t
needed. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries. And it could save your radio!
4.
Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive (+) and negative
(-)
terminal locations on
each vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page
5-12
for more information on location.
c
An electric fan 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.
5-44
6.
Connect the red positive
(+)
cable to the positive
(+)
terminal
of
the dead battery. Use
a
remote
positive
(+)
terminal
if
the vehicle has one.
7.
8.
Don’t let the other end
touch metal. Connect it to
the positive
(+)
terminal
of the good battery. Use a
remote positive
(+)
terminal
if
the vehicle
has one.
Now
connect the black
negative
(-)
cable to the
negative
(-)
terminal
of the good battery. Use
a remote negative
(-)
terminal
if
the vehicle
has one.
5-46
Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end of the negative
(-)
cable
doesn’t
go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative
(-)
terminal on the vehicle with the dead
battery.
9.
10.
11.
Connect the other end
of
the negative
(-)
cable at
least 18 inches
(45
cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is
just
as good there, and the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery
is
much less.
Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
Try to start the vehicle that has the dead battery. If
it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice:
Damage to your vehicle may result from
electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed
incorrectly.
To
prevent electrical shorting, take care
that the cables don’t touch each other or any
other metal. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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Jumper Cable Removal
A.
Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine
Part
B.
Good
Battery
C.
Dead Battery
To
disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1.
Disconnect the black negative
(-)
cable from the
2.
Disconnect the black negative
(-)
cable from the
3.
Disconnect the red positive
(+)
cable from the
4.
Disconnect the red positive
(+)
cable from the other
vehicle that had the dead battery.
vehicle with the good battery.
vehicle with the good battery.
vehicle.
5-48
Bulb
Replacement
For
replacement bulb sizes, see
Replacement
Bulbs
on
page
5-51.
For any bulb changing procedure not
listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
A
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst
if
you drop or scratch the bulb.
You
or others could be injured.
Be
sure to read
and follow the instructions on
the
bulb
package.
Headlamps
1,
Lift up on the two retaining clips which secure the
headlamp assembly.
5-49
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lift the headlamp assembly forward, out of the
mounting bracket.
Turn the bulb assembly retainer counterclockwise
one-sixth of a turn and pull out the bulb assembly.
Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness.
After replacing the bulb, reverse Steps
1
through
4
to
reinstall the bulb assembly and headlamp
assembly.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
1.
Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer
to
the
removal procedure earlier in this section.
2.
Turn the bulb assembly retainer and pull out
the bulb.
3.
Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness.
4.
When replacing the bulb, be sure
to
properly
align the bulb with the locating feature in the
assembly.
5.
Reverse Steps
1
through
3
to
reinstall the bulb
assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
1,
2,
3.
4
Open the trunk lid and locate the center
high-mounted stoplamp on the inside of the lid.
Remove the three screws.
Gently remove and replace the bulb(s).
Reverse Steps
1
and
2
to reassemble the lamp
assembly.
5-50
Taillamps,
Turn
Signal, and
Stoplamps
1.
Disconnect the cargo net in the trunk.
2.
Pull
back the trunk trim.
3.
Remove the four wing nut bolts which fasten the
taillamp lens to the vehicle.
4.
Carefully remove the taillamps lens from the body
and avoid scratching the paint or dropping it.
5.
Press the five tabs to release the plate from
the lamp.
6.
Gently pull the bulb out from the socket.
7.
Install a new bulb.
8.
Reverse Steps
3
through
6
to reinstall the taillamp.
Replacement
Bulbs
Stop/Taillamps
31
57
Turn Siunal Lamps
31
56
"
-
For
any bulb not listed contact your dealer.
5-51
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CAUTION:
(Continued)
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
--
a leading tire manufacturer.
If
you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,
0
Underinflated tires pose the same danger
see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details. as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check
all
tires
I
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result
of
too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. See “Loading Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued)
I
I
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by
a
sudden
impact
-
such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
0
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If
your tread
is
badly worn, or if your tires
have been damaged, replace them.
5-53
Inflation
--
Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the rear
edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means
your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours
or driven no more than
1
mile
(1.6
km).
Notice:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation
or overinflation is
all
right. It’s not.
If
your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get
the following:
Too
much flexing
0
Too
much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
@
Bad handling
0
Bad fuel economy
If
your tires have
too
much air (overinflation), you
can get the following:
0
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
0
Needless damage from road hazards
When
to
Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
It
should be at
60
psi
(420
kPa).
How
to
Check
Use
a
good quality pocket-type gage
to
check tire
pressure. You can’t tell
if
your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and
moisture.
5-54
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
7,500
miles
(12
500
km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check wheel alignment.
Also
check for damaged tires or wheels. See
When It
Is
Time
for New Tires on page 5-56
and
Wheel Replacement
on page 5-59
for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation
is the most important. See “Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in Section
6,
for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and
Specifications on page 5-86.
.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which
it
is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come
off
and cause an accident. When you
change
a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In
an emergency, you can use a ciorh or a
paper towel to
do
this;
but
be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later,
if
you need to, to
get all the rust or dirt
off.
See “Changing a Flat
Tire”
in
the Index.
5-55
When
It
Is
Time for New Tires
One way
to
tell when it’s
time for new tires is
to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only
1/16
inch
(1.6
mm) or less of tread
remainina.
You need a new tire
if
any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
around the tire.
tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged
deep enough
to
show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because of the size or
location of the damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need,
look
at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way
your vehicle will continue
to
have tires that are designed
to
give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle.
If
your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will be followed by an
“MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
5-56
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control
while driving.
If
you mix tires of different sizes
or
types
(radial
and
bias-belted tires),
the
vehicle may not handle properly, and you
could have a crash. Using tires of different
sizes may also cause damage
to
your vehicle.
Be sure to use the same size and type tires on
all
wheels.
It’s
all right to drive with your
compact spare, though.
It
was developed for
use on your vehicle.
I
If
you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
I
many miles of driving.
A
tire and/or wheel
could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only
radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
I
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear
200
Traction
AA
Temperature
A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only
to
vehicles sold in the United States.)
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does
not
apply
to
deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of
10
to
12 inches
(25
to
30
cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect
to
these
grades, they must also conform
to
federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
5-57
Treadwear Temperature
-
A,
B,
C
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded
150
would wear one and
a half
(1.5)
times as well on the government course as
a
tire graded
100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm
due
to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
-
AA,
A,
B,
C
The traction grades, from highest
to
lowest, are
AA,
A,
B,
and
C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability
to
stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A
tire marked
C
may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
The temperature grades are
A
(the highest),
B,
and
C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability
to
dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire
to
degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade
C
corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No.
109.
Grades
B
and
A
represent higher levels of
performance
on
the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
5-58
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory
to
give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However,
if
you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset.
If
you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that
is
bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If
the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
See your dealer
if
any
of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each
new
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capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.
If
you need to replace any
of
your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your vehicle.
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous.
It
could affect the braking and
handling
of
your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
See
Changing a
flat
Tire on page
5-62
for more
information.
5-59
Used
Replacement
Wheels
Tire
Chains
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used
or
how
far it’s been driven.
It
could fail
suddenly and cause a crash.
If
you have to
replace a wheel, use a new
GM
original
equipment wheel.
If
your vehicle has
P225/50R16
size tires, don’t
use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance.
Tire chains used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can cause damage
to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the tire chains
could cause
you
to lose control of your vehicle
and you or others may be injured in
a
crash.
Use another type of traction device only
if
its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire
size
combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions.
To
help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your wheels.
If
you do find traction devices that will
fit,
install them
on
the front tires.
5-60
Changing
a
Flat
Tire
If
a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to
a
level place. Turn on your
hazard warning flashers.
Changing a tire can cause an injury. The
vehicle can slip
off
the jack and roll over you
or
other people. You and they could be badly
injured. Find a level place to change your tire.
To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1.
Set the parking brake firmly.
2.
Put an automatic transaxle shift lever
in
PARK
(P),
or
shift
a
manual transaxle to
FIRST
(1)
or REVERSE (R).
3.
Turn
off
the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t
move, you can put blocks at
the
front and
rear
of
the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire on
other side of the vehicle, at the
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
5-62
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk.
1.
Pull the carpeting from
the floor of the trunk.
I
Turn the center retainer
nut on the compact spare
tire cover
counterclockwise to
remove it.
2.
Lift and remove the cover. See
Compact
Spare
Tire on page
5-71
later in this section for more
information about the compact spare.
3.
Turn the wing nut
counterclockwise and
remove
it.
Then lift
off
the
spacer and remove the
compact spare tire.
4.
Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk.
Your vehicle’s jack and wheel wrench are stored in
a
foam tray. Remove the band around the jack.
5-63
A
Removing
the
Flat
Tire
and
Installing
the
Spare Tire
The tools you'll be using include the jack
(A)
and wheel
wrench
(6).
1.
If
your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that
has plastic wheel nut caps, then loosen the plastic
nut caps (you may need to use the wheel wrench
to
loosen them).
Do
not pry
off
wheel covers
or
center caps that have plastic wheel nut caps.
Then remove the wheel cover or center cap.
5-64
2.
Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel
nuts. Don’t remove them yet.
/\
\-
18
inches
(46
cm)
3.
Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits
firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest
the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire near you.
Getting under a vehicle when
it
is jacked up is
dangerous.
If
the vehicle slips
off
the jack you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get
under
a
vehicle when
it
is
supported only by
a
jack.
5-65
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall.
To
help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the
jack
lift
head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
4.
Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough
off
the
ground
so
there is enough room for the compact
spare tire
to
fit underneath the wheel well.
5.
Remove
all
of
the wheel nuts.
6.
Remove the flat tire.
7.
Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel
bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
5-66
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which
it
is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become
lccse
after
a
time.
The
wheel could
come
off
and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
the places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle.
In
an emergency, you can use a cloth
or
a
paper towel to
do
this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to,
to
get all the rust or dirt
off.
1
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If
could fall
off,
causing
a
serious accident.
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8.
Install the compact spare tire.
9.
Put the wheel nuts back on
with
the rounded end
of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut
by
hand until the wheel
is
held against the hub.
5-67
Storing
the
Flat
Tire
and
Tools
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment
in
the
passenger compartment
of
the vehicle could
cause injury.
In
a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.
Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment.
Place the tire in the compartment, then secure the
adapter and wing nut. Place the cover and the nut on
top of the flat tire. Store the jack and the wrench in the
foam tray.
E
F
G
A.
Nut
B.
Cover
C.
Wing Bolt
D.
Adapter
E.
Wrench
F. Jack
G.
Tool
Tray
H.
Flat Tire
5-69
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after
a
time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60
psi
(420
kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicie, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare
is made to perform well at speeds up
to
65
mph
(105
km/h) for distances up to
3,000
miles
(5
000
km),
so
you can finish your trip and have your full-size
tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s
best
to
replace your spare with a full-size tire as
soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in
good shape in case you need it again.
Notice:
When
the
compact spare
is
installed, don’t
take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of
your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare tire
and its wheel together.
Notice:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on
your compact spare.
5-71
Aluminum
Wheels
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
The surface
of
these wheels is similar
to
the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,
cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on
them because you could damage the surface. Do not
use chrome polish on aluminum wheels.
Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can
also
damage the surface
of
these wheels.
Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.
Notice: When applying a tire dressing, always take
care to wipe
off
any overspray or splash from all
painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the
vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the
paint finish and tires.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the
corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the
finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal
will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair
expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials avaliable from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
5-77
GM
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
(cont’d)
Description
I
Usage
Chrome
and
Wire
Wheel
Cleaner from chrome wheels and
Removes dirt and grime
wire wheel covers.
I
I
Removes dust,
Finish Enhancer fingerprints, and surface
contaminants, Spray on
wipe
off.
Removes swirl marks,
..
Swirl Remover Polish
light
surface
fine scratches and other
I
contamination.
I
Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches
and protects finish.
GM Vehicle CardAppearance Materials
(cont’d)
Description
Wash Wax Concentrate
Spot Lifter
Odor Eliminator
Usage
Medium foaming
shampoo. Cleans and
lightly waxes.
Biodegradable and
phosphate free.
Quickly and easily
removes spots and stains
from carpets, vinyl and
cloth upholstery.
Odorless spray odor
eliminator used on
fabrics, vinyl, leather and
carpet.
See your General Motors parts department for these
products. See
Part
D:
Recommended
Fluids
and
Lubricants
on
page
6-15.
5-79
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner
of
the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see
it
if
you
look
through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
specifications and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the bottom of your spare
tire cover. It’s very helpful
if
you ever need
to
order
parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information and
a list of all production options and special
equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
5-80
Electrical
System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer first.
Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to
add anything electrical
to
your vehicle, see
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page
1-59.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
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Power Windows and Qther Power
Options
A
circuit breaker in the fuse panel protects the power
windows. When the current load is
too
heavy, the circuit
breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until
the problem is fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of
fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible links. This greatly reduces the chance of
damage caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If
the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
to
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle: two
instrument panel fuse blocks and the engine
rmpsrtment
!LE?
h!r\Ck.
There are four spare fuses located in the driver’s side
instrument panel end cap for your use.
Instrument Panel Fuse
Blocks
There
are
two
fuse
panels
for
your
vehic!~.
One
Is
located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel
the other
is
located
on
the passenger’s side. and
5-81
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
(Passenger’s Side)
SEE OTHER END CAI
FOR FUSE PULLER
&
SPARE
FUSES
A)
INST
LPS
C) CRUISE
SW
B)
CRUISE
SW
LPS
D)
HVAC
BLOWER
E)
CRUISE
F)
FOG
LPS
G)
INT
LPS
H)
RADIO
BATT
I)
SUNROOF
*SEE
OWNERS
MANUAL
/
Fuse
INST
LPS
CRUISE
sw
LPS
CRUISE SW
HVAC
BLOWER
CRUISE
FOG LPS
INT LPS
RADIO
BATT
SUNROOF
Usage
Interior Lamp Dimming
Steering Wheel Cruise Control
Switch Lamps
Steering Wheel Cruise
Control Switches
HVAC Blower Motor
Cruise Control
Fog Lamps
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Radio, XMTM Satellite Radio/DAB
Power Sunroof
Circuit Breaker Usage
PWR WNDW Power Windows
Relay
FOG
LPS
Usage
Fog Lamps
5-83
Relays
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Fuses
23-32
33
34
35
36
37
3e
39
40
Usage
Air
Conditioning Compressor
Not Used
Fuel Pump
Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System
Horn
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Usage
Spare Fuse Holder
Rear Defog
Accessory Power Outlets,
Cigarette Lighter
Generator
Not Used
Air Conditioning Compressor, Body
Function Control Module
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
At
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Fuses
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
Usage
Ignition System
Back-up Lamps, Brake Transaxle
Shift Interlock
Horn
PCM
Parking Lamps
Climate Control System,
Air Conditioning
Canister Vent Valve, Exhaust
Oxygen Sensors
Fuel Pump, injectors
Not Used
Right Headlamp
Left Headlamp
Cooling Fan
#2
HVAC Blower (Climate Control)
Crank
Coolina Fan #2 Ground
Fuse Puller for Mini Fuses
Not Used
5-85
Capacities and Specifications
All
capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to
fill
to the appropriate level or as recommended in
this manual.
Capacities
I
Capacities
Application
0.6 kg 1.4
Ibs.
Metric
English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a
Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems
Automatic Transaxle
Complete Overhaul
9.0
L
9.5 quarts
Cooling System
2.2L
L4
t
Engine
3400 V6 Engine
8.6 quarts
13.6 quarts 8.2 L
12.9 L
Engine Oil with Filter
2.2L L4
t
Engine
3400 V6 Engine
5.0 quarts
4.5 quarts 4.8
L
4.3
L
Fuel Tank 53.4
L
14.1 gallons
5-86
Capacities (cont’d)
Manual
Transaxle
Complete Overhaul
1.7
L
See
Part
D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page
6-15.
Engine SDecifications
-
42
inch
(1.06
rnrn
5-87
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
2.2 L L4t Engine
3400 V6
Engine
Oil
Filter
2.2 L L4t Engine
3400 V6
PCV Valve
Spark Plugs
2.2
L
L4
t
Engine
3400 V6
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type
Passenger’s Side
Driver’s Side
*ACDelco@ part number.
Number
AI 172C*
AI
279C*
PF2244G*
PF47*
CV892C*
41-981
*
(Platinum Plug)
41-1
01
*
(Platinum Plug)
Shepherd’s
Hook
17.0 inches (43.0 cm)
22.0 inches (56.0 cm)
tECOTECTM
5-88
Section
6
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule
......................................
6.2
Introduction
...................................................
6.2
Your Vehicle and the Environment
....................
6-2
Maintenance Requirements
..............................
6-2
How This Section is Organized
.........................
6-3
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
...........
6-4
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
....................
6-4
Scheduled Maintenance
...................................
6-5
Part
6:
Owner Checks and Services
.................
6-9
At
Each Fuel Fill
............................................
6-9
At Least Once a Month
...................................
6-9
At Least Twice a Year
...................................
6-10
At Least Once a Year
...................................
6.10
Part
C:
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.........
6.13
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot
and Seal Inspection
............................
6-13
Exhaust System Inspection
............................
6.13
Fuel System Inspection
..................................
6.13
Engine Cooling System Inspection
...................
6.14
Throttle System Inspection
.............................
6.14
Brake System Inspection
................................
6.14
Part
D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
....
6-15
Part
E:
Maintenance Record
...........................
6.16
6-1
Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
I
IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE
OIL
AT THE PROPER
LWEL
AND CHANGE
AS
RECOMMENDED
Have you purchased the
GM
Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer
for details.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment.
All
recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can
even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper
fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase
the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect
our environment, and
to
keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this
manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good
working condition. Any damage caused by failure
to
follow recommended maintenance may not be
covered by warranty.
6-2
How
This
Section
is
Organized
This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:
“Part
A:
Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains
what
to
have done and how often. Some
of
these
services can be complex,
so
unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you
should let your dealer’s service department or another
qualified service center do these jobs.
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you
can be seriously injured.
Do
your own
maintenance work only if you have the
required know-how and the proper tools and
equipment for the
job.
If you have any doubt,
have a qualified technician
do
the work.
“Part
€3:
Owner Checks and Services” tells you what
should be checked and when.
It
also explains what
you can easily do
to
help keep your vehicle
in
good
condition.
“Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspectionsyy explains
important inspections that your dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
“Part
D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists
some recommended products necessary
to
help
keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products,
or their equivalents, should be used whether you do
the work yourself or have
it
done.
“Part
E:
Maintenance Record”
is
a place for you
to
record and keep track
of
the maintenance performed on
your vehicle. Keep your maintenance receipts. They
may be needed
to
qualify your vehicle for warranty
repairs.
If you want
to
get the service information, see
Service
Publications Ordering information on page
7-9.
6-3
Part
A:
Scheduled Maintenance
Services
This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance
which explains the engine oil life system and how
it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter.
Also,
listed are scheduled maintenance services which
are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified.
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want
to
keep your vehicle in good
working condition. But we don’t know exactly how
you’ll drive it. You may drive short distances only a few
times a week. Or you may drive long distances all
the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your
vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to
work, to do errands or in many other ways.
Because of the different ways people use their vehicles,
maintenance needs may vary. You may need more
frequent checks and replacements. So please read the
following and note how you drive. If you have
questions on how
to
keep your vehicle in good condition,
see your dealer.
This part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them.
When you go to your dealer for your service needs,
you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service
people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Part
D.
Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these.
All
parts should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone else drives the
vehicle.
This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See
Loading
Your
Vehicle
on
page
4-35.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. See
Gasoline Octane
on
page
5-5.
6
-4
Scheduled Maintenance
The services shown in this schedule up
to
100,000
miles
(1
66
000
km) should be repeated after
100,000
miles
(1
66
000
km) at the same intervals for the life
of
this vehicle. The services shown at
150,000
miles
(240
QQO
km) should be repeated at the same interval
after
150,000
miles (240
000
km) for the life
of
this
vehicle.
See
Part
B:
Owner Checks and Services on page
6-9
and
Part
C:
Periodic Maintenance Inspections on
page
6-
13.
Footnotes
t
The
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion
of
the vehicle's useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
+A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page
6-
14.
Engine
Oil
Scheduled Maintenance
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the
GM
Oil Life SystemTM
(or
every
12
months, whichever
occurs first). Reset the system.
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when
to
change the engine oil and filter. This is
based on engine revolutions and engine temperature,
and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions,
the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can
vary considerably. For the oil life system
to
work
properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is
changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished,
it
will indicate that an
oil
change is
necessary.
A
CHANGE
OIL
light
will
come on. Change
your
oil
as soon as possible within the next two
times you stop for fuel.
It
is
possible that,
if
you are
driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may
not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a
year. However, your engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the svstem
must be reset.
It
is also important
to
check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
6-5
50,000
Miles
(83
000
km)
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if
the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
-
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F
(32°C)
or
higher.
-
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
-
When doing frequent trailer towing.
-
Uses such
as
found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
u
do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
52,500
Miles (87
500
km)
L3
Rotate tires. See
Tire inspection and Rotation on
page 5-55
for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote
+.)
If
yo
60,000
Miles
(100
000
km)
B
Rotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-55
for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote
+.)
Control Service.
0
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission
67,500
Miles
(1
12
500
km)
0
Rotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-55
for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote
+.)
75,000 Miles
(125
000
km)
Ll
Inspect engine air cleaner filter
if
you are driving in
dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary.
An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote f.)
0
Rotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-55
for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote
+.)
6-7
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to
turn
the ignition key to
OFF
in each shift lever position.
*
With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to
OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK
(P).
With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to
OFF only when the shift lever
is
in reverse.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
OFF.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park
(P)
Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You
or
others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is
room
in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll.
Be
ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To
check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL
(N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal.
Do
this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).
Then release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
*
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water
to
flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
6-1
2
Part
C:
Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed in this part are inspections and services which
should be performed at least twice a year (for instance,
each spring and fall).
You
should /et your dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these
jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See
Service Publications
Ordering hformation on page
7-9.
Steering, Suspension and Front
Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if
necessary.
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Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See
Engine Exhaust
on page
2-33.
ystem Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
6-1
3
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced
if
they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To
help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of
the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended
at least once a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and
for
damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that have high
effort or excessive wear.
Do
not lubricate accelerator
and cruise control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often
if
your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
6-1
4
Part
E:
Maintenance
Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any
additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages.
Also,
you
should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is
a
convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
6-1
6
Maintenance Record (cont’d)
6-1
8
Section
7
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance Information
......................
7.2
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
......................
7.2
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
................................
7.3
Customer Assistance
Off
ices
............................
7.3
GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities
...........................................
7.5
Roadside Assistance Program
..........................
7.5
Courtesy Transportation
..................................
-7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government
......................................
7.8
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government
...............................................
7.9
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
.......
7.9
Service Publications Ordering Information
...........
7.9
7-
1
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-01 23 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA,
U.S.
Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition
to
notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write
to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C Ottawa Ontario K1A ON5
Reporting Safety Defects to General
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In addition
to
notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope YOU’II notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write:
Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O.
Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-51
72
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre,
163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$50.00
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed
to
knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In
Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1
-800-463-7483).
Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specifically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual
will
include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past
Model
Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER
TOLL
FREE:
1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday
8:OO
AM
-
6:OO
PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-Mastercard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.
0.
Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject
to
change without notice and without
incurring obligation.
Allow
ample time for delivery.
Note
to
Canadian Customers:
All
listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are
to
make
checks payable in
U.S.
funds.
7-1
0
Inspection
Brake System
.............................................
6-14
Engine Cooling System
................................
6-14
Exhaust System
..........................................
6-13
Fuel System
...............................................
6-13
Part C
.
Periodic Maintenance
.......................
6-13
Steering. Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot
and Seal
.........................................
6-13
Throttle System
...........................................
6-1 4
Cluster
.......................................................
3-23
Overview
.....................................................
3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness
.............................
3-1 6
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(Passenger's Side)
.......................................
5-83
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(Driver's Side)
.............................................
5-82
Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks
...........................
5-81
Interior Lamps
................................................
3-16
Instrument Panel
Interior Plastic Components
..............................
5-74
J
Jump Starting
.................................................
5-43
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..............................
6-10
Key Removal
.................................................
2-32
Keyless Entry System
.......................................
2-3
Keys
...............................................................
2-2
Lamps
Exterior
......................................................
3-13
Interior
.......................................................
3-16
Lap Belt
........................................................
1-28
Lap-Shoulder Belt
...................................
1.14, 1-24
LATCH System
Child Restraints
...........................................
1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................
1-46
Latches, Seatback
............................................
1-5
Leather
.........................................................
5-74
Leaving Your Vehicle
.......................................
2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
...........................
2-31
Lift Seat, Power
...............................................
1-7
Light
Air Bag Readiness
.......................................
3-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
...................
3-28
brake
Sys'rem
Vvarrliny
5-10
Change Engine Oil
......................................
3-35
Enhanced Traction System Active
..................
3-29
Enhanced Traction System Warning
...............
3-28
Low Coolant Warning
...................................
3-30
Low
Oil
Level
.............................................
3-35
Low Washer Fluid Warning
...........................
3-36
*-
.................................
Charging System
.........................................
3-26
7
Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator
....................................
3-31
Oil Pressure
...............................................
3-34
Security
.....................................................
3-36
Service Vehicle Soon
...................................
3-36
Up-Shift
.....................................................
3-26
Loading Your Vehicle
.......................................
4-35
Lockout Protection
..........................................
2-1 1
Locks
Delayed Locking
...........................................
2-8
Door
...........................................................
2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
....................................
2-1 1
Lockout Protection
.......................................
2-1 1
Power Door
..................................................
2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
...............
2-8
Rear Door Security Locks
.............................
2-10
Loss of Control
...............................................
4-15
Low Coolant Warning Light
..............................
3-30
Safety Belt Reminder
...................................
3-25
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
.......................
3-36
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
......
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill
...................................
At Least Once a Month
..........................
At Least Once
a
Year
............................
At Least Twice a Year
............................
Brake System Inspection
........................
.....
5-88
.......
6-9
.......
6-9
.....
6-10
.....
6-10
.....
6-14
Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Engine Cooling System Inspection
.................
6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
...........................
6-13
Fuel System Inspection
................................
6-13
Introduction
..................................................
6-2
Maintenance Requirements
.............................
6-2
Part A
-
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.........
6-4
Part B
-
Owner Checks and Services
...............
6-9
Part C
-
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
......
6-13
Part D
-
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
...............................................
6-15
Part
E
-
Maintenance Record
........................
6-16
Scheduled Maintenance
.................................
6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
..........................
6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................
6-14
Using Your
...................................................
6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
...................
6-2
Making Turns
.................................................
4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................
3-31
Manual Seats
...................................................
1-2
Manual Transaxle
............................................
2-20
Fluid
..........................................................
5-22
Operation
...................................................
2-27
Manual Transaxle Check
..................................
6-10
Manual Windows
............................................
2-15
How This Section is Organized
.......................
6-3
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
.....................
4-43
Matching Transmitterts) to Your Vehicle
...............
2-5
8
Mexico. Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico
and
U.S.
Virgin Islands)
.................................
7-4
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
................................
2-35
Outside Convex Mirror
.................................
2-36
Outside Power Mirrors
..................................
2-36
Outside Remote Control Mirror
......................
2-35
New Vehicle Break-in
......................................
2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............
5-88
0
Odometer
......................................................
3-24
Off-Road Recovery
..........................................
4-1 3
Oil
Engine
.......................................................
5-1 5
Change Engine Oil Light
...............................
3-35
Low Oil Level Light
......................................
3-35
Older Children, Restraints
................................
1-32
Operation
......................................................
3-1 8
Operation Tips
................................................
3-21
Other Warning Devices
......................................
3-5
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.............................................
Outlet Adjustment
............................................
3-21
Outside
Convex Mirror
.............................................
2-36
Outside (cont.)
Power Mirrors
.............................................
2-36
Remote Control Mirror
..................................
2-35
Owners, Canadian
...............................................
ii
Owner’s Information
........................................
7-10
P
Park (P)
Shifting
Out
of
.....................................
Parking
Brake
..............................
Over Things That Burn
.......
Your Vehicle/Key Removal
..
Parking Brake and Automatic
T
Mechanism Check
.............
Parking on Hills
.....................
Park (P)
Shifting Into
.......................
.....
2-32
..........................
2-29
..........................
2-33
..........................
2-32
‘ransaxle Park (P)
..........................
6-12
.........................
4-42
.........................
2-30
Part
A
.
Scheduled Maintenance Services
............
6-4
Part B
.
Owner Checks and Services
..................
6-9
Part
C
-
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
..........
6-13
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6-15
Part
E
-
Maintenance Record
...........................
6-16
Passing
.................................................
4-14, 4-41
Passlock@
.....................................................
2-17
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................
7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape
..................................
3-64
Piaying a Compact Disc
3-41,
3-53,
3-00
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Playing the Radio
...........................
3-39, 3-45, 3-56
9
Power
.............................................................
1-3
Door Locks
..................................................
2-8
Electrical System
.........................................
5-81
Lift Seat
.......................................................
1-7
Steering Fluid
.............................................
5-36
Windows
....................................................
2-1 6
Power Steering
...............................................
4-1 1
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
..................
2-8
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
.........
1-13
Radio Messages
.............................
3.41. 3.50. 3-61
Radios
..........................................................
3-38
Care of Your CD Player
...............................
3-72
Care of Your CDs
........................................
3-71
DAB Radio Antenna System
..........................
3-72
Radio with Cassette and CD
.........................
3-55
Radio with CD
....................................
3.39. 3-43
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)
................................
3-39
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)
................................
3-38
Theft-Deterrent
............................................
3-68
Understanding Reception
..............................
3-70
RDS
and DAB Messages
.........................
3.49. 3-60
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
................
3-70
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
......................
1-29
Rear Seat Operation
.........................................
1-8
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
.............
1-23
Rear Seat Passengers. Safety Belts
..................
1-23
Rear Window Defogger
....................................
3-20
Rearview Mirrors
.............................................
2-35
Recreational Vehicle Towing
.............................
4-32
Remote Keyless
Entry
System
............................
2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System. Operation
............
2-4
Remote Trunk Release
....................................
2-13
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
........................
2-13
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
..................................................
5-64
Replacement Bulbs
.........................................
5-51
Replacing Brake System Parts
..........................
5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash
.....................................................
1-60
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government
...................................
7-9
General Motors
.............................................
7-9
United States Government
..............................
7-8
Restraint System Check
...................................
6-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems
...................
1-60
Reclining Seatbacks
..........................................
1-3
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
...................
5-63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash
..................................................
1-60
Checking
....................................................
1-60
Replacing Parts
...........................................
1-60
Restraint Systems
10
Restraints. Head
...............................................
1-5
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
......................
2-19
Right Front Passenger Position. Safety Belts
......
1-23
Roadside Assistance Program
............................
7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get
It
Out
...................
4-31
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
.......
2-34
S
Safety Belt Reminder Light
...............................
3-25
Safety Belts
Care of
......................................................
5-75
Center Rear Passenger Position
....................
1-27
Driver Position
............................................
1-1
4
How
to
Wear Safety Belts Properly
................
1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
.....
1-1 3
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults
......................................
1-29
Rear Seat Passengers
.................................
1-23
Right Front Passenger Position
......................
1-23
Safety Belt Extender
....................................
1-31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
.................
1-22
Safety Chains
.................................................
4-40
Safety Warnings and Symbols
..............................
iii
Scheduled Maintenance
.....................................
6-5
Seatback Latches
.............................................
1-5
Seats
Easy Entry Seat
............................................
1
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Head Restraints
............................................
1-5
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.........................
Seats (cont.)
Manual
........................................................
1-2
Power Lift Seat
.............................................
1-7
Rear Seat Operation
......................................
1-8
Reclining Seatbacks
......................................
1-3
Seatback batches
..........................................
1-5
Six-Way Power Driver
....................................
1-3
Center Rear Seat Position
............................
1-48
Designed for the LATCH System
...................
1-46
Rear Outside Seat Position
...........................
1-46
Right Front Seat Position
..............................
1-50
Security Light
.................................................
3-36
Security While You Travel
..................................
7-5
Service
...........................................................
5-3
Adding Equipment
to
the Outside of Your
Vehicle
.....................................................
5-4
Doing Your Own Work
...................................
5-3
Engine Soon Light
.......................................
3-31
Publications Ordering Information
.....................
7-9
Vehicle Soon Light
.......................................
3-36
Service Bulletins
.............................................
7-10
Service Engine Soon Light
...............................
3-31
Service Manuals
...............................................
7-9
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)
...............
3-49, 3-60
Setting Preset Stations
....................
3-40, 3-46, 3-58
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
.........
3-39
Setting the Tone (Bassnreble)
..........
3-40, 3-47, 3-58
11
Securing a Child Restraint
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Radio
Data
Syster-ns
(RDs)
J-J~
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.....
Sheet Metal Damage
.......................................
5-77
Shift Speeds
..................................................
2-28
Shifting Into Park
(P)
.......................................
2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)
...................................
2-32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
...........................
1-1
7
Skidding
........................................................
4-1
5
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
.......................
4-21
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
.....................
5-73
Specifications. Capacities
.................................
5-86
Speedometer
..................................................
3-24
Starter Switch Check
.......................................
6-1
1
Starting Your 2.2L L4 ECOTECTM Engine
...........
2-20
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine
...........................
2-21
Starting Your Engine
.......................................
2-19
Steering
........................................................
4-1
1
Steering in Emergencies
..................................
4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection
.....................................
6-13
Steering Tips
..................................................
4-1 1
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio
.........................
3-69
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area
........................
2-37
Cupholder(s)
...............................................
2-37
Glove Box
..................................................
2-37
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
..........................
5-69
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
.......................
5-70
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
......................
4-31
Sun Visors
.....................................................
2-16
Sunroof
.........................................................
2-38
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
.....
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
..........
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
What Will You See After an Air Bag
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
..........
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
.........
Inflates?
........................................
Where Are the Air Bags?
....................
......
1-53
......
1-57
......
1-59
......
1-57
......
1-58
......
1-56
......
1-55
Tachometer
....................................................
3-24
Taillamps
Turn Signal. and Stoplamps
..........................
5-51
Theft.Deterrent. Radio
.....................................
3-68
Passlock@
..................................................
2-17
Throttle System Inspection
...............................
6-14
Tilt Wheel
........................................................
3-5
Tire Inflation Check
...........................................
6-9
Tires
.....................................................
5.53.
5-77
Buying New Tires
........................................
5-56
Chains
.......................................................
5-60
Changing a Flat Tire
....................................
5-62
Compact Spare Tire
.....................................
5-71
If a Tire Goes Flat
.......................................
5-61
Inflation
--
Tire Pressure
............................... 5-54
Inspection and Rotation
................................
5-55
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
.........................
5-57
Theft-Deterrent Systems
...................................
2-17
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