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Features and Controls
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
How to Use this Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle
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Seats and Restraint Systems
Manual Lumbar Support
Power Seat
Seats and Seat Controls
Power Lumbar Control If Equipped
Memory Seat and Mirrors Option
Heated Seats Option Reclining Front Seatbacks
Head Restraints
Safety Belts Theyre for Everyone
Why Safety Belts Work
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Adults
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Driver Position
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Whats wrong with this?
Belt is buckled in the wrong place
Whats wrong with this?
Belt is twisted across the body
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position
Air Bag Systems
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AIR BAG
Where are the air bags?
How the Air Bag Systems Work
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When should an air bag inflate?
What makes an air bag inflate?
How does an air bag restrain?
What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Lap Belt
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passenger Positions
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Children
Smaller Children and Babies
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Child Restraints
What are the different types of add-on child restraints?
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Forward-facing child restraint C-E positions
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Where to Put the Restraint
Top Strap
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Larger Children
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
Safety Belt Extender
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Features and Controls
Keys
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Door Locks
Door Ajar Reminder If Equipped
Power Door Locks
Central Door Unlocking System
Automatic Door Locks
Delayed Locking
Rear Door Security Lock
To Use One of These Locks
Lockout Protection
To Open a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On
To Cancel the Rear Door Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle
Remote Keyless Entry System
This device may not cause harmful interference,
Operation
Instant Alarm
Personal Choice Features
Security Feedback
Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitters To Your Vehicle
Resynchronization
Remote Trunk Release and Trunk Lockout
Trunk
Trunk Lock Release
Trunk Security Override
Parking at Night
Theft
Key in the Ignition
Parking Lots
Content Theft-Deterrent If Equipped
Testing the Alarm
PASS-KeyRIII
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New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
Ignition Positions
Retained Accessory Power
Key Reminder Warning
Starting Your Engine
Starting Your V6 Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Parking Brake
Shifting Into Park P
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Leaving Your Vehicle With Engine Running
Torque Lock
Shifting Out of Park P
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While Youre Parked
Power Windows
Windows
Express-Down Windows
Horn
Tilt Wheel
Window Lock
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn and Lane Change Indicator
Flash-To-Pass
Turn Signal On Chime
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Windshield Wipers
RainsensetWipers If Equipped
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Resuming a Set Speed
Exterior Lamps
Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Parking Lamps
Lamps On Reminder
Cornering Lamps If Equipped
Twilight SentinelR
Instrument Panel Intensity Brightness Control
Park Lamp Override Feature
Interior Lamps
Light Sensor
Courtesy Lamps
Delayed Entry Lighting
Delayed Exit Lighting
Theater Dimming
Personal Choice Programming
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
Battery Load Management
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
Front Reading Lamps
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror If Equipped
Mirrors
Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror
Mirror Operation
Time Delay
Cleaning the Photocells
Compass Operation
Compass Calibration
Compass Variance
Convex Outside Mirror
Power Remote Control Mirrors
Parallel Park Assist Mirror If Equipped
Front Storage Armrest
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Front Center Console Option
Convenience Net If Equipped
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Sun Visors
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors If Equipped
Dual Sun Visors
OnStarR System Option
Sunroof Option
Universal Transmitter If Equipped
Programming the Universal Transmitter
Operating the Universal Transmitter
Erasing Channels
Accessories
ªRolling Codeº Programming If Equipped
Auxiliary Power Outlets
Instrument Panel Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Clusters
Instrument Cluster With Tachometer
Trip Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer
Tachometer If Equipped
Indicators
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Air Bag Readiness Light
Battery System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Traction Control System Warning Light Option
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light
If the Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is On Steady
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Oil Pressure Light
Service Vehicle Soon Light Fuel Gage
Cruise Light
Head-Up Display HUD If Equipped
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Driver Information Center DIC If Equipped
DIC Displays and Controls
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DIC Warnings and Messages
EXP Export ID
DIC Personal Choice Programming
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Automatic Door Locks
Window Lockout
Security Feedback
Exterior Lights
Delayed Locking
Perimeter Lighting
Memory Seat Recall
Parallel Park Assist If Equipped
Driver ID
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Comfort Controls
Temperature Lever
Mode Controls
Electronic Touch Climate Control
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Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control If Equipped
Automatic Operation
Temperature Button
Fan Button
Manual Operation
Air Conditioning
Heating
Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Ventilation System
Ventilation Tips
Passenger Control If Equipped
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control If Equipped
Setting the Clock
Audio Systems
Finding a Station
AM-FM Stereo
Playing the Radio
Setting the Tone
Adjusting the Speakers
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped
Playing a Cassette Tape
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Playing the Radio
Setting the Tone
Playing a Cassette Tape
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Playing the Radio
Playing a Compact Disc
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Playing the Radio
Setting the Tone
Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Trunk-Mounted CD Changer Option
Compact Disc Changer Errors
Playing a Compact Disc
Theft-Deterrent Feature If Equipped
Personal Choice Radio Controls If Equipped
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped
FM Stereo
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Diversity Antenna System
Care of Your Compact Discs
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Your Driving and the Road
Defensive Driving
Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
Braking
Anti-Lock Brakes ABS
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Using Anti-Lock
Traction Control System If Equipped
Braking in Emergencies
Steering Tips
Power Steering
Steering
Driving on Curves
Steering in Emergencies
Off-Road Recovery
Passing
Loss of Control
Skidding
Driving at Night
Night Vision
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Hydroplaning
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Flowing Water
City Driving
Freeway Driving
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids Have you checked all levels?
Highway Hypnosis
Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
If Youre Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
Loading Your Vehicle
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Electronic Level Control
Towing a Trailer
Weight of the Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
Total Weight on Your Vehicles Tires
Hitches
Safety Chains
Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Brakes
Passing
Driving with a Trailer
Following Distance
Backing Up
Driving On Grades
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
Making Turns
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Parking on Hills
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Problems on the Road
Hazard Warning Flashers
Other Warning Devices
Jump Starting
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Removal Procedure
Towing Your Vehicle
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Engine Overheating
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Cooling System
Full HOT
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
Removing Wheel Covers Wheel Nut Caps
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing Spare Tire
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
Compact Spare Tire
If Youre Stuck In Sand, Mud Ice or Snow
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Service and Appearance Care
Service
Doing Your Own Service Work
Fuel
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
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Checking Engine Oil
Engine Oil
Underhood Lamp
When to Add Engine Oil
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
What to Do with Used Oil
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Reset the Oil Life System
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped
When to Check and Change
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
How to Check
Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
Engine Coolant
What to Use
Checking Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid
Brakes
Brake Fluid
What to Add
Brake Pedal Travel
Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear
Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts
Vehicle Storage
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs
Headlamp Aiming
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Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
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Trunk-Mounted Back-Up and Taillamps
Front Turn Signal
Cornering Lamps
Pull out the assembly
Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps and Taillamps
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
Check Tire Pressure System If Equipped
When to Check
How to Check
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
When Its Time for New Tires
Buying New Tires
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Traction --AA, A, B, C
Temperature --A, B, C
Treadwear
Wheel Replacement
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Used Replacement Wheels
Tire Chains
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Cleaning Leather
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning Vinyl
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
Weatherstrips
Finish Care
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Washing Your Vehicle
Sheet Metal Damage
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped
Cleaning Tires
Chemical Paint Spotting
Underbody Maintenance
Finish Damage
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Part Number Size Description Usage
Engine Identification
Service Parts Identification Label
Vehicle Identification Number VIN
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Power Windows and Other Power Accessories
Electrical System
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center BEC
Mini Usage fuse
Mini Relays Usage
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
Rear Underseat Bussed Electrical Center BEC
Minifuses Usage
Circuit Usage Breakers
Replacement Bulbs
Rear Outside Lamps
Wheel Nut Torque
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications
Capacities
Engine Accessory Belt
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Vehicle Dimensions
Maintenance Schedule
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Maintenance Requirements
Introduction
How This Section is Organized
Selecting the Right Schedule
Part a Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Short Trip/City Definition
Short Trip/City Intervals
Long Trip/Highway Definition
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Footnotes
Miles 5 000 km
12,000 Miles 20 000 km
24,000 Miles 40 000 km
36,000 Miles 60 000 km
45,000 Miles 75 000 km
51,000 Miles 85 000 km
60,000 Miles 100 000 km
69,000 Miles 115 000 km
78,000 Miles 130 000 km
90,000 Miles 150 000 km
99,000 Miles 165 000 km
150,000 Miles 240 000 km
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Miles 12 500 km
37,500 Miles 62 500 km
52,500 Miles 87 500 km
67,500 Miles 112 500 km
82,500 Miles 137 500 km
100,000 Miles 166 000 km
At Least Once a Month
Part B Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
At Least Twice a Year
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
Underbody Flushing Service
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Exhaust System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection
Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage FLUID/LUBRICANT
Usage FLUID/LUBRICANT
Part E Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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United States
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users
Customer Assistance Offices
All Overseas Locations
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
Canada
Caribbean Numbers
Roadside Assistance
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation
Plan Ahead When Possible
Shuttle Service
Transportation Options
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Warranty Information
Additional Program Information
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Buick Service Publications Ordering Information
Order Toll Free