Customer Assistance and Information
Service and Appearance Care
Seats and Restraint Systems
About Driving Your Vehicle
How to Use This Manual
Canadian Owners
Index
Safety Warnings and Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Symbols
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Seats and Restraint Systems
Section Seats and Restraint Systems
Four-Way Manual Driver Seat
Front Seats
Manual Passenger Seat
Six-Way Power Seats
Manual Lumbar Heated Seats
Reclining Seatbacks
Head Restraints
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
Split Bench Seats
Up-Level
Removing the Split Bench Seat
Base-Level
Replacing the Split Bench Seat
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Captain Chairs
Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs Second Row
Removing the Captain’s Chairs
Replacing the Captain’s Chairs
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Folding the Seatback
Stowable Seat
Replacing the Stowable Seat
Removing the Stowable Seat
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Safety Belts They Are for Everyone
Safety Belts
Why Safety Belts Work
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Person keeps going until stopped by something.
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
Lap-Shoulder Belt
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Driver Position
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What is wrong with this?
Belt is buckled in the wrong place
Belt is over an armrest
What is wrong with this?
Belt is twisted across the body
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position
Rear Seat Passengers
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle
Center Rear Passenger Position
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For second row center position do the following
Second Row Center Position
Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Pretensioners
Older Children
What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
Child Restraints
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Infants and Young Children
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What are the different types of add-on child restraints?
Child Restraint Systems
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How do child restraints work?
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Where to Put the Restraint
Top Strap
Captain’s Chairs
Top Strap Anchor Location
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Second Row Center Position Bench Seat with Third Row Seat
Third Row Passenger’s Side Outside Position
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children Latch System
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Airbag System
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Where Are the Airbags?
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When Should an Airbag Inflate?
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How Does an Airbag Restrain?
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
Passenger Sensing System
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Seat Position on
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Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
Features and Controls
Section Features and Controls
Keys
Be sure you have spare keys
Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
United States Canada
Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle
Door Locks
Doors and Locks
Delayed Locking
Power Door Locks
Rear Door Security Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Liftgate
Canceling the Rear Door Security Locks
Lockout Protection
Liftgate Handle
Liftgate Release
Windows
Express-Down Window
Power Windows
Sun Visors
Content Theft-Deterrent
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
PASS-KeyIII
Disarming with Your Key
PASS-KeyIII Operation
New Vehicle Break-In
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Retained Accessory Power RAP
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Reverse R Use this gear to back up
Automatic Overdrive D
Warm-Up Shift
Parking Brake
All-Wheel Drive
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
Shifting Into Park P
Torque Lock
Shifting Out of Park P
Engine Exhaust
Parking Over Things That Burn
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Manual Rearview Mirror
Outside Power Mirror
Mirrors
Outside Heated Mirrors
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror
Directions and Connections Plan
OnStar Services
OnStar System
Safe and Sound Plan
OnStar Virtual Advisor
HomeLink Transmitter
OnStar Personal Calling
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
Programming HomeLink
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
Using HomeLink
Erasing HomeLink Buttons
Resetting Defaults
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Floor Console Storage Area
Cupholders
Cell Phone Storage Area
Overhead Console
Roof Rack System
Front Armrest Storage Area
Rear Storage Area
Rails, making sure to fasten it securely
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Cargo Cover
Convenience Net
Removing the Extended Rear Convenience Center
Rear Convenience Center
Reinstalling the Extended Rear Convenience Center
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Memory Seat
Sunroof
Vehicle Personalization
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Instrument Panel
Driver Information Center DIC
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Instrument Panel Overview
Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on
Tilt Wheel
Hazard Warning Flashers
Other Warning Devices
Horn
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Flash-to-Pass
Turn Signal On Chime
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Washer/Wiper
Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
Setting Cruise Control
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Ending Cruise Control
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Using Cruise Control on Hills
Lamps on Reminder
Exterior Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps DRL
Fog Lamps
Automatic Headlamp System
Interior Lamps Control
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
Entry Lighting
Headlamp Exit Delay
Exit Lighting
Delayed Lighting
Cargo Lamp
Perimeter Lighting
Front Reading Lamps
Rear Reading Lamps
Instrument Panel Switchbank
Battery Run-Down Protection
Low Oil Pressure. See Low Oil Pressure Message on
Head-Up Display HUD
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Fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Urpa
Description English Metric
How the System Works
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
Accessory Power Outlets
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Operation
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Dual Climate Control System
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To the defogger grid
Automatic Operation
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Manual Operation
Defogging and Defrosting
Operation Tips
Outlet Adjustment
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer
Tachometer
Retro-Active Reset
Airbag Readiness Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
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Brake System Warning Light
United States Canada
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
If the Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is On Steady
Highbeam On Light
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Fuel Gage
Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Message
Service Traction System Warning Message
Message Center
Traction Active Message Engine Coolant Temperature
If this message comes on and stays on, see your dealer
Low Oil Pressure Message
Low Engine Oil Level Message Change Engine Oil Message
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
Low Tire Message Door Ajar Warning Message
PASS-KeyIII Security Message
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message
Check Gas Cap Message
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message Service Vehicle Soon Message
United States Canada
Parking Lamp Warning Message Highbeam Out Warning Message
United States shown, Canada similar
Driver Information Center DIC
Compass Variance
Compass Calibration
Press SET to Calibrate Compass
DIC Controls and Displays
Oil Life System on page 5-19 for more information
DIC Vehicle Personalization
Entering Programming Mode
Headlamp Exit Delay
Interior Lighting On
Interior Lighting Delay
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
Delayed Locking
Remote Door Unlock
Unlock Feedback
Seat Recall
Lock Feedback
Tilt Mirror
Audio Systems
Exiting Programming Mode
Radio Data System RDS
Setting the Time
Radio with CD
XM Satellite Radio Service Playing the Radio
Finding a Station
Setting the Tone Bass/Treble
Setting Preset Stations
Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM
Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade
RDS Messages
Radio Messages
Radio Display Condition Action Required Message
XM Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages cont’d
Playing a CD
CD Messages
Listening to a DVD
Radio with Cassette and CD
XM Satellite Radio Service Playing the Radio
Finding a Station
Setting Preset Stations
Finding a Program Type PTY Station
RDS Messages
Radio Messages
Audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text
XM Radio Messages cont’d
Playing a Cassette Tape
CD Adapter Kits
Cassette Tape Messages
Playing a CD
CD Messages
Radio with Six-Disc CD
XM Satellite Radio Service Playing the Radio
Finding a Station
Setting Preset Stations
Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade
Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only
RDS Messages
Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages cont’d
Playing a CD
Playing a Specific Loaded CD
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Using Song List Mode
CD Messages
Parental Control
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Before You Drive
Headphones
Stereo RCA Jacks
Battery Replacement
Audio Output
DVD Player
Video Screen
DVD Player Buttons
Q t, p r, o Directional Control
Playing a Disc
Stopping and Resuming Playback
Ejecting a Disc
Remote control stored in a cool, dry place
Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons
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Setup Menu
Problem Recommended Action
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
Quickly press and release
Player to get to auxiliary
Problem Recommended Action
DVD Distortion
Cleaning the DVD Player
Cleaning the Video Screen
DVD Messages
Primary Radio Controls
Navigation/Radio System
Rear Seat Audio RSA
Rear Seat Audio RSA Controls
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
FM Stereo
XM Satellite Radio Service
Radio Reception
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
Integrated Windshield Antenna
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
Section Driving Your Vehicle
Vehicle Design
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
Driver Behavior
Driving Environment
Drunken Driving
Defensive Driving
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Braking
Control of a Vehicle
Anti-Lock Brake System ABS
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Braking in Emergencies
Using Anti-Lock
Traction Control System TCS
All-Wheel Drive AWD System
Driving on Curves
Power Steering
Steering
Steering Tips
Steering in Emergencies
Passing
Off-Road Recovery
Loss of Control
Skidding
Driving at Night
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Hydroplaning
City Driving
Freeway Driving
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids Have you checked all levels?
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Hill and Mountain Roads
Highway Hypnosis
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Driving on Snow or Ice
Winter Driving
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If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
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If You Are Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
Loading Your Vehicle
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
Example Label
Tire and Loading Information Label
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Example Description Total
Example Description Total
United States version shown, Canada similar
Certification/Tire Label
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Dolly Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Dinghy Towing
Towing a Trailer
Level Control
If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer
Hitches
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Driving with a Trailer
Safety Chains
Trailer Brakes
Making Turns
Following Distance
Passing
Backing Up
Parking on Hills
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
Driving On Grades
Trailer Wiring Harness
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Checking Things Under the Hood
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Capacities and Specifications
California Proposition 65 Warning
Service
Doing Your Own Service Work
Gasoline Specifications
Fuel
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
Gasoline Octane
Additives
California Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
To open the hood, do the following
Hood Release
Engine Compartment Overview
Battery. See Battery on
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Battery. See Battery on
3400 V6 Engine 6L V6 Engine
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
When to Add Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Additives
When to Change Engine Oil
Engine Oil Life System
What to Do with Used Oil
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
3400 V6 engine shown, 3.6 L V6 engine similar
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Checking the Fluid Level
How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Then, without shutting off the engine, do the following
Engine Coolant
How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid
What Coolant to Use
Adding Coolant
Checking Coolant
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Radiator Pressure Cap
Engine Overheating
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
3400 V6 engine
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Cooling System
L V6 engine
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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Housing Bypass Tube
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
What Washer Fluid to Use
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
What Power Steering Fluid to Use
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brake Fluid
Brakes
Adding Washer Fluid
What to Add
Brake Pedal Travel
Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear
Vehicle Storage
Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts
Jump Starting
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Jumper Cable Removal
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit
When to Check Lubricant
How to Check Lubricant
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Carrier Assembly-Differential Rear Drive Module
Halogen Bulbs
Bulb Replacement
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Replacement Bulbs
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Tires
Passenger P-Metric Tire Example
Tire Sidewall Labelling
If a Tire Goes Flat on
Compact Spare Tire Example
Tire Size
Tire Terminology and Definitions
From driving. See Inflation Tire Pressure on
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Inflation Tire Pressure
When to Check
Check Tire Pressure System
How to Check
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
When It Is Time for New Tires
Buying New Tires
Traction AA, A, B, C
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Wheel Replacement
Temperature A, B, C
Used Replacement Wheels
Tire Chains
Accessory Inflator
Time only
Changing a Flat Tire
If a Tire Goes Flat
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
Compact Spare Tire
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Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Secondary Latch System
All-wheel-drive Vehicle shown
Front-wheel-drive Vehicle shown
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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Storing the Flat Tire Vehicles with a Stowable Seat
Hook
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
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All-Wheel Drive
Compact Spare Tire
Fabric/Carpet
Appearance Care
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Using Cleaner on Fabric
Interior Plastic Components
Vinyl
Leather
Instrument Panel
Washing Your Vehicle
Care of Safety Belts
Glass Surfaces
Weatherstrips
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Finish Care
Tires
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Chemical Paint Spotting
Underbody Maintenance
Sheet Metal Damage
Finish Damage
Description Usage
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Engine Identification
Service Parts Identification Label
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number VIN
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Headlamp Wiring
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Electrical System
Floor Console Fuse Block
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Fuse Usage
Relay Usage
Underhood Fuse Block
DVD
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock
Engine Control Module ECM
Air Conditioning, Defogger
Capacities and Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
Engine Specifications
Engine Oil with Filter
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Section Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Requirements Your Vehicle and the Environment
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance
Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services
Maintenance Footnotes
Engine Oil Level Check
Owner Checks and Services
To your engine not covered by your warranty
At Each Fuel Fill
At Least Once a Year
At Least Once a Month
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park P Mechanism Check
Underbody Flushing Service
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Recommended Fluids Lubricants
Spark Plugs
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Oil Filter
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record cont’d
Maintenance Record cont’d
Section Customer Assistance and Information
Customer Assistance and Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Online Owner Center allows you to
Online Owner Center
Canada Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users
Customer Assistance Offices
United States Customer Assistance
Overseas Customer Assistance
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
Roadside Assistance Program
Dealer Locator Service
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
Scheduling Service Appointments
Shuttle Service
Transportation Options
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Additional Program Information
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Reporting Safety Defects
Service Bulletins
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Service Publications Ordering Information
Order Toll Free Monday-Friday 800 AM 600 PM Eastern Time
Owner’s Information
Current and Past Model Order Forms
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Antenna, XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
Setting the Time Theft-Deterrent Feature
Charging System Indicator Message
Cleaning Tires
Door Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Windshield Wiper
Hood Checking Things Under Release Horn
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Rear Seat Audio
Rear Seat Entertainment System
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Specifications, Capacities
Understanding Radio Reception
DIC