Service and Appearance Care
Seats and Restraint Systems
Customer Assistance and Information
How to Use This Manual
Canadian Owners
About Driving Your Vehicle
Index
Safety Warnings and Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Symbols
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Seats and Restraint Systems
Manual Seats
Front Seats
Power Lumbar
Power Seats
Reclining Seatbacks
Heated Seats
But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving
Rear Seats
Head Restraints
Rear Seat Operation
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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
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Lap-Shoulder Belt
Driver Position
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What is wrong with this?
Belt is buckled in the wrong place
What is wrong with this?
Belt is twisted across the body
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Right Front Passenger Position
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Lap Belt
Center Front Passenger Position
Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle
Center Rear Passenger Position
Four Door Models
Lap Belt
Four Door Models
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Safety Belt Extender
Child Restraints
Older Children
What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
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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?
Where to Put the Restraint
Top Strap
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Door Models
Top Strap Anchor Location
Door Models with convenience center
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 the Right Front Seat Position
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Center Seat Positions
Airbag System
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Where Are the Airbags?
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?
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Restraint System Check
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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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
Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle
Battery Replacement
Door Locks
Doors and Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Power Door Locks
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Lockout Protection
Rear Door Security Locks
Liftgate/Tailgate Release
Liftgate/Tailgate
Remote Liftglass Release
Tailgate-Mounted Spare
Emergency Release for Opening Tailgate
Windows
Power Windows
Express Down Window
Window Lockout
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Content Theft-Deterrent
Swing-Out Windows
Sun Visors
Fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
Testing the Alarm
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
Passlock
New Vehicle Break-In
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Retained Accessory Power RAP
Key Release Button
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
Starting Your Engine
Engine Speed Control
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transmission Operation
See If You Are Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on
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Tow/Haul Mode
Neutral
Manual Transmission Operation
Up-Shift Light
Four-Wheel Drive
Electronic Transfer Case
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO
Automatic Transfer Case
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Shifting to 2HI
Shifting to 4HI or Auto 4WD
Shifting to 4LO
Shifting out of 4LO
Shifting out of Neutral
Shifting to Neutral
Parking Brake
Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transmission
Column Shift Lever
Console Shift Lever
Torque Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission
Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transmission
Engine Exhaust
Parking Over Things That Burn
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Time Delay
Outside Power Mirrors
Cleaning the Photocells
Cleaning the Mirror
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
HomeLink Transmitter
Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Heated Mirrors
Full-Size Overhead Console
Programming HomeLink
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
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Using HomeLink
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
Erasing HomeLink Buttons
Storage Areas
Resetting Defaults
Glove Box
Overhead Console
Reading Lamps
Installing a Garage Door Opener
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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Front Storage Area
Luggage Carrier
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Convenience Net
Rear Storage Area Cargo Tie Downs
Rear Convenience System
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Sunroof
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Memory Seat
Vehicle Personalization
Section Instrument Panel
Driver Information Center DIC
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Instrument Panel Overview
Hazard Warning Flashers
Other Warning Devices
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Horn
Tilt Wheel
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Turn Signal On Chime
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass
Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Washer/Wiper
Cruise Control
Resuming a Set Speed
Setting Cruise Control
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Using Cruise Control on Hills
Headlamps on Reminder
Exterior Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps DRL
Automatic Headlamp System
Fog Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
Dome Lamps
Entry Lighting
Battery Run-Down Protection
Exit Lighting
Front Reading Lamps
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
Operation
Rear Window Defogger
Defogging and Defrosting
Operation Tips
Outlet Adjustment
Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer and Odometer
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Trip Odometer
Tachometer
Airbag Readiness Light
United States Canada
Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage
Up-Shift Light
Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If the Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is Flashing
Oil Pressure Gage
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Security Light
Service Four-Wheel Drive
Tow/Haul Mode Light
Highbeam On Light
Check Gages Warning Light Gate Ajar Light
Low Fuel Warning Light
Fuel Gage
Modes of Operation
Driver Information Center DIC
Setting the Variance
Compass Variance
Automatic Compass Calibration
Resetting the Trip Computer
Audio Systems
Trip Computer
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
Finding a Station
Setting Preset Stations
Setting the Tone Bass/Treble
Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade
Radio Messages
Radio with CD
Finding a Station
Setting Preset Stations
Radio Data System RDS
Finding a Program Type PTY Station
RDS Messages
Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only
Playing a CD
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CD Messages
Radio with Cassette and CD
XM Satellite Radio Service Playing the Radio
Finding a Station
Setting the Tone Bass/Treble
Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM
Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only
Radio Display Condition Action Required Message
XM Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages cont’d
Playing a Cassette Tape
Cassette Tape Messages
Your Cassette Tape Player on
CD Adapter Kits
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CD Messages
Radio with Six-Disc CD
Finding a Station
Setting the Tone Bass/Treble
Radio Data System RDS
Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only
RDS Messages
Playing a Specific Loaded CD
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Using Song List Mode
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Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios
Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Radio Reception
Care of Your CDs
Care of Your CD Player
Fixed Mast Antenna
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle
Driver Behavior
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
Driving Environment
Vehicle Design
Defensive Driving
Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
Braking
Anti-Lock Brake System ABS
Braking in Emergencies
Using Anti-Lock
Steering
Power Steering
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
Steering in Emergencies
Passing
Off-Road Recovery
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Skidding
Loss of Control
Before You Go Off-Roading
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
Environmental Concerns
Traveling to Remote Areas
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
Scanning the Terrain
Driving on Off-Road Hills
Approaching a Hill
Driving Uphill
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Driving Downhill
Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
Driving Across an Incline
Stalling on an Incline
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
Driving in Water
After Off-Road Driving
Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Hydroplaning
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 You Are Caught in a Blizzard
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Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
If You Are Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
Recovery Hooks
Loading Your Vehicle
Tire and Loading Information Label
Label Example
Example Description Total
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Example Description Total
Certification/Tire Label
Add-On Equipment
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Vehicles with the Automatic Transfer Case
Dinghy Towing
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Dolly Towing Vehicles with Electronic Transfer Case
Dolly Towing Vehicles with Automatic Transfer Case
Front Towing Front Wheels off the Ground
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Rear Towing Rear Wheels off the Ground
Dolly Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Rear Towing Rear Wheels off the Ground
Towing a Trailer
If You Decide To Pull a Trailer
Tow/Haul Mode
Weight of the Trailer
Gcwr
Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches
Hitches
Trailer Brakes
Safety Chains
Driving with a Trailer
Following Distance
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
Passing
Backing Up
Parking on Hills
Driving On Grades
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
Trailer Wiring Harness
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Checking Things Under the Hood
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Capacities and Specifications
California Proposition 65 Warning
Service
Doing Your Own Service Work
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
Fuel
Gasoline Octane
Gasoline Specifications
Additives
California Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
Engine Compartment Overview
Checking Engine Oil
Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Your engine could be damaged
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Engine Oil Additives
When to Change Engine Oil
Remote Oil Filter Four-Wheel Drive
What to Do with Used Oil
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
Checking the Fluid Level
How to Check
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How to Add Fluid
When to Check
Manual Transmission Fluid
How to Add Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
When to Check and What to Use
Engine Coolant
How to Check and Add Fluid
Checking Coolant
What to Use
Adding Coolant
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Radiator Pressure Cap Engine Overheating
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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Engine Fan Noise
Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brake Fluid
Brakes
What to Add
Checking Brake Fluid
Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear
Brake Pedal Travel
Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts
Vehicle Storage
Jump Starting
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Jumper Cable Removal
When to Check and Change Lubricant
How to Check Lubricant
Rear Axle
How to Check Lubricant
When to Check Lubricant
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Front Axle
Halogen Bulbs
Bulb Replacement
Headlamps
One-Piece Composite Headlamp System
Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
Replacement Bulbs
Taillamps
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Tires
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
Passenger P-Metric Tire Example
Tire Sidewall Labelling
Compact Spare Tire Example
Tire Size
From driving. See Inflation Tire Pressure on
Tire Terminology and Definitions
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Utqgs Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards a
Inflation Tire Pressure
When to Check
Tire Inspection and Rotation
When It Is Time for New Tires
Buying New Tires
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Temperature A, B, C
Wheel Replacement
Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Inside-Mounted Tire Storage
Rear-Mounted Tire Storage
Compact Spare Tire
Spare Tire
Spare Tire
Fabric/Carpet
Appearance Care
Using Cleaner on Fabric
Vinyl
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Leather
Instrument Panel
Wood Panels
Care of Safety Belts
Glass Surfaces
Weatherstrips
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Washing Your Vehicle
Finish Care
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
Tires
Aluminum Wheels
Sheet Metal Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Finish Damage
Chemical Paint Spotting
Description Usage
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number VIN
Engine Identification
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Windshield Wiper Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Fuse Usage
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Fuses Usage
Relays Usage
Engine Specifications
Capacities and Specifications
Section Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
How This Section is Organized
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Part a Scheduled Maintenance Services
Selecting the Right Schedule
Short Trip/City Definition
Short Trip/City Intervals
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Definition
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Footnotes
Miles 5 000 km
Miles 10 000 km
Miles 15 000 km
12,000 Miles 20 000 km
15,000 Miles 25 000 km
21,000 Miles 35 000 km
18,000 Miles 30 000 km
24,000 Miles 40 000 km
27,000 Miles 45 000 km
30,000 Miles 50 000 km
33,000 Miles 55 000 km
36,000 Miles 60 000 km
39,000 Miles 65 000 km
42,000 Miles 70 000 km
45,000 Miles 75 000 km
50,000 Miles 83 000 km
48,000 Miles 80 000 km
51,000 Miles 85 000 km
54,000 Miles 90 000 km
60,000 Miles 100 000 km
63,000 Miles 105 000 km
66,000 Miles 110 000 km
69,000 Miles 115 000 km
72,000 Miles 120 000 km
75,000 Miles 125 000 km
81,000 Miles 135 000 km
78,000 Miles 130 000 km
84,000 Miles 140 000 km
87,000 Miles 145 000 km
90,000 Miles 150 000 km
93,000 Miles 155 000 km
96,000 Miles 160 000 km
99,000 Miles 165 000 km
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
100,000 Miles 166 000 km
150,000 Miles 240 000 km
Miles 12 500 km
22,500 Miles 37 500 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
97,500 Miles 162 500 km
Part B Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
At Least Once a Month
At Least Twice a Year
Body Lubrication Service
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Starter Switch Check
At Least Once a Year
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
Underbody Flushing Service
Exhaust System Inspection
Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Fuel System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection
Transfer Case and Front Axle Four-Wheel Drive Inspection
Brake System Inspection
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Do not add friction
Air Cleaner Filter
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Windshield Wiper Assembly Hook Type
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part
Part E Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record
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
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users
Customer Assistance Offices
United States Customer Assistance
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
Canada Customer Assistance
Overseas Customer Assistance
Roadside Assistance Program
Dealer Locator Service
Scheduling Service Appointments
Courtesy Transportation
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Transportation Options
Shuttle Service
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Additional Program Information
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
Service Publications Ordering Information
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
Owner’s Information
Service Bulletins
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Order Toll Free Monday-Friday 800 AM 600 PM Eastern Time
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