Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1
Front Seats ............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats ............................................... 1-9
Safety Belts ............................................. 1-11
Child Restraints ....................................... 1-31
Airbag System ......................................... 1-56
Restraint System Check ............................ 1-72
Features and Controls .....................................2-1
Keys ........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks ...................................... 2-10
Windows ................................................. 2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-22
Mirrors .................................................... 2-39
OnStar
®
System ...................................... 2-42
Universal Home Remote System ................ 2-45
Storage Areas ......................................... 2-52
Sunroof .................................................. 2-53
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 3-4
Climate Controls ...................................... 3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 3-30
Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 3-46
Audio System(s) ....................................... 3-59
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....... 4-2
Towing ................................................... 4-26
Service and Appearance Care ..........................5-1
Service ..................................................... 5-3
Fuel ......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-12
Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 5-48
Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-48
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-51
Tires ...................................................... 5-52
Appearance Care ..................................... 5-89
Vehicle Identification ................................. 5-97
Electrical System ...................................... 5-98
Capacities and Specifications ................... 5-108
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information ........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 7-15
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ........... 7-18
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