Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1
Front Seats ............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats ............................................... 1-6
Safety Belts .............................................. 1-8
Child Restraints ....................................... 1-29
Airbag System ......................................... 1-49
Restraint System Check ............................ 1-58
Features and Controls .....................................2-1
Keys ........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks ....................................... 2-8
Windows ................................................. 2-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-16
Mirrors .................................................... 2-28
OnStar
®
System ...................................... 2-30
HomeLink
®
Transmitter ............................. 2-32
Storage Areas ......................................... 2-36
Sunroof .................................................. 2-37
Vehicle Personalization ............................. 2-38
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 3-4
Climate Controls ...................................... 3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 3-26
Message Center ....................................... 3-40
Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 3-49
Trip Computer ......................................... 3-51
Audio System(s) ....................................... 3-52
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..... 4-2
Towing ................................................... 4-34
Service and Appearance Care ..........................5-1
Service ..................................................... 5-3
Fuel ......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10
Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 5-53
Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-53
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-57
Tires ...................................................... 5-58
Appearance Care ..................................... 5-86
Vehicle Identification ................................. 5-94
Electrical System ...................................... 5-95
Capacities and Specifications ................... 5-102
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information ........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 7-10
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