Seats and Restraint Systems
Service and Appearance Care
Customer Assistance and Information
 Canadian Owners
How to Use This Manual
Index
 Safety Warnings and Symbols
 Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Symbols
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 Seats and Restraint Systems
 Manual Seats
Front Seats
 Driver Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks
 Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving
 Head Restraints
 Passenger Folding Seatback
 Rear Seat Operation
Rear Seats
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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
 Driver Position
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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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
 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
 Right Front Passenger Position
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Rear Seat Passengers
 Lap-Shoulder Belt
 To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle
 Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Pretensioners
 Child Restraints
What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
Older Children
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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 Should I Use a Child Restraint?
 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in the Vehicle
 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
 Where to Put the Restraint
 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Latch
 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor
 Rear Seat
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
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 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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 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?
 Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system
Passenger Sensing System
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 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
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 Checking the Restraint Systems
Restraint System Check
 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
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
 Power Door Locks
 Rear Door Security Locks
 Liftgate/Liftglass Release
Liftgate/Liftglass
 Windows
 Manual Windows
Power Windows
 Visor Vanity Mirror
Content Theft-Deterrent
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Sun Visors
 How the System Alarm is Activated
Testing the Alarm
 Disarming the System
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Reactivating the System
 Ignition Positions
 Automatic Transaxle
Starting the Engine
Manual Transaxle
 Engine Coolant Heater
Starting Procedure
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
 Automatic Transaxle Operation
 Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle on
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 Manual Transaxle Operation
Overdrive Off
Five-Speed Transaxle
 Six-Speed Transaxle
 Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds
Shift Speeds
 Parking Brake
 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle
 Torque Lock Automatic Transaxle
Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle
 Shift Lock Release
Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle
Evaporation Pump
 Engine Exhaust
Parking Over Things That Burn
 Running the Engine While Parked
 Manual Rearview Mirror
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
 Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Remote Control Mirrors
 OnStar System
OnStar Services
 OnStar Virtual Advisor
OnStar Personal Calling
Safe and Sound Plan
Directions and Connections Plan
 Storage Areas
 Rear Storage Area
How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mat
 Cargo Cover
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System
 Cargo Tie Downs
Sunroof
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 Instrument Panel
 Instrument Panel
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 Instrument Panel Overview
 AB. Glove Box. See Glove Box on
 Tilt Wheel
Hazard Warning Flashers
Other Warning Devices
Horn
 Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
 Flash-to-Pass
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Windshield Wipers
 Windshield Washer
 Cruise Control
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
 Setting Cruise Control
 Using Cruise Control on Hills
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
 Ending Cruise Control
Exterior Lamps
Erasing Speed Memory
 Daytime Running Lamps DRL
Headlamps on Reminder
Automatic Headlamp System
 Instrument Panel Brightness
Fog Lamps
Interior Lamps Control
 With your dealer before adding electrical equipment
Accessory Power Outlets
Entry Lighting
Reading Lamps
 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
 Operation
Climate Controls
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Climate Control System
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 Rear Window Defogger
Defogging and Defrosting
 Operation Tips
Outlet Adjustment
 Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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 United States Cluster shown, Canada similar
Instrument Panel Cluster
 Trip Odometers
Speedometer and Odometer
 Temperature Display
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Tachometer
 Airbag Readiness Light
 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
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 Charging System Light
 United States Canada
Brake System Warning Light
 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System
 Traction Control System TCS Warning Light
StabiliTrak Indicator Light
 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Check Engine Light
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 If the Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is Flashing
 Oil Pressure Light
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
 Canada Only
Taillamp Indicator Light
Lights On Reminder
Cruise Control Light
 Door Ajar Light
Overdrive Off Light
Highbeam On Light
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
 Low Fuel Warning Light
Fuel Gage
 Audio Systems
 Radio with CD Base Level
Setting the Time
Radio Data System RDS
 Playing the Radio
XM Satellite Radio Service
 Setting the Tone Bass/Treble
Setting Preset Stations
Finding a Station
 Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade
 Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM
 RDS Messages
Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only
 Radio Messages
 Radio Display Condition Action Required Message
XM Radio Messages
 XM Radio Messages cont’d
 Playing a CD
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 CD Messages
Radio with CD MP3
 Playing the Radio
 Setting Preset Stations
 Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS
 Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only
 Playing a CD
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 MP3 Format
Using an MP3 CD
 Order of Play
Root Directory
Empty Directory or Folder
No Folder
 Preprogrammed Playlists
File System and Naming
Playing an MP3
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 Radio with Six-Disc CD
 Playing the Radio
 Setting Preset Stations
 Finding a Program Type PTY Station
 Setting Preset PTYs
 RDS Messages
 Playing a CD
 Playing a Specific Loaded CD
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 Using Song List Mode
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 FM Stereo
Radio Reception
 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
Care of Your CDs
Care of the CD Player
Fixed Mast Antenna
 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
Section Driving Your Vehicle
 Defensive Driving
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
 Drunken Driving
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 Braking
Control of a Vehicle
 Anti-Lock Brake System ABS
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 Braking in Emergencies
Using ABS
Traction Control System TCS
 StabiliTrak System
 Panic Brake Assist
 Steering Tips
Power Steering
All-Wheel Drive AWD System
Steering
 Steering in Emergencies
 Passing
Off-Road Recovery
 Loss of Control
 Skidding
 Driving at Night
 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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 Driving on Snow or Ice
Winter Driving
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 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful
 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
 Loading Your Vehicle
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Tire and Loading Information Label
Label Example
 Example Description Total
 Example Description Total
 Certification Label
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 Towing Your Vehicle
Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing
 Dinghy Towing
 Dolly Towing
 Towing a Trailer
 If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer
Weight of the Trailer
 Weight of the Trailer Tongue
 Trailer Brakes
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Safety Chains
Hitches
 Backing Up
Driving with a Trailer
Following Distance
Passing
 Driving On Grades
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
Parking on Hills
 Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
 Checking Things Under the Hood
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
 Service and Appearance Care
 Accessories and Modifications
Service
California Proposition 65 Warning
 Doing Your Own Service Work
 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
Fuel
Gasoline Octane
 California Fuel
Gasoline Specifications
Additives
 Fuels in Foreign Countries
 Filling the Tank
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 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
 Hood Release
 Engine Compartment Overview
 Battery. See Battery on
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 Battery. See Battery on
 Checking Engine Oil
Engine Oil
 8L L4 VIN Code 8 Engine 8L L4 VIN Code L Engine
When to Add Engine Oil
 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
 Engine Oil Additives
When to Change Engine Oil
What to Do with Used Oil
 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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
 How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid
 Manual Transaxle Fluid
When to Check
How to Check
How to Add Fluid
 How to Check and Add Fluid
When to Check and What to Use
Hydraulic Clutch
 What to Use
Engine Coolant
 Adding Coolant
Checking Coolant
 Engine Overheating
Radiator Pressure Cap
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
 Cooling System
 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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 When to Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
 Adding Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
 Brake Fluid
Brakes
What to Add
 Brake Wear
 Replacing Brake System Parts
Brake Adjustment
Brake Pedal Travel
 Vehicle Storage
Battery
 Jump Starting
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 Jumper Cable Removal
 Carrier Assembly-Differential Rear Drive Module
Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit
All-Wheel Drive
 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs
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 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Chmsl
 Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
 Back-Up Lamps
 Replacement Bulbs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
 Tires
 Passenger Car Tire Example
Tire Sidewall Labeling
 Compact Spare Tire Example
 Tire Size
Tire Terminology and Definitions
 From driving. See Inflation Tire Pressure on
 See When It Is Time for New Tires on
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Inflation Tire Pressure
 When to Check
 Tire Pressure Monitor System
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 Tire Inspection and Rotation
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 Buying New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires
 Different Size Tires and Wheels
 Traction AA, A, B, C
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear
 Temperature A, B, C
Wheel Replacement
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
 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 and Installing the Spare Tire
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 Install the spare tire
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 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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 Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Compact Spare Tire
 Fabric/Carpet
 Leather
 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
Care of Safety Belts
Weatherstrips
 Washing Your Vehicle
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Finish Care
 Aluminum Wheels
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
 Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Tires
Sheet Metal Damage
 Description Usage
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
 Engine Identification
Service Parts Identification Label
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number VIN
 Windshield Wiper Fuses
Headlamp Wiring
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Power Windows and Other Power Options
 Fuses Usage
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
 ECU-IG
 EFI2
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
 Relays Usage
 Application Capacities English
Capacities and Specifications
 Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
Engine Specifications
 Part GM Part Numbers Other Part Numbers
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
 Section Maintenance Schedule
 Your Vehicle and the Environment
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Requirements
Introduction
 How This Section is Organized
This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts
 Using the Maintenance Schedule
Part a Scheduled Maintenance Services
 10,000 Miles 16 000 km
Scheduled Maintenance
Footnotes
Miles 8 000 km
 30,000 Miles 48 000 km
15,000 Miles 24 000 km
20,000 Miles 32 000 km
25,000 Miles 40 000 km
 50,000 Miles 80 000 km
35,000 Miles 56 000 km
40,000 Miles 64 000 km
45,000 Miles 72 000 km
 60,000 Miles 96 000 km
55,000 Miles 88 000 km
 80,000 Miles 128 000 km
65,000 Miles 104 000 km
70,000 Miles 112 000 km
75,000 Miles 120 000 km
 95,000 Miles 152 000 km
90,000 Miles 144 000 km
100,000 Miles 160 000 km
 110,000 Miles 176 000 km
105,000 Miles 168 000 km
115,000 Miles 184 000 km
 120,000 Miles 192 000 km
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service
 At Each Fuel Fill
Part B Owner Checks and Services
At Least Once a Month
 At Least Once a Year
At Least Twice a Year
 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
Starter Switch Check
 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Underbody Flushing Service
 Exhaust System Inspection
Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections
 Brake System Inspection
Fuel System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection
 Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
 Usage Fluid/Lubricant
 Maintenance Record
Part E Maintenance Record
Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record
 Maintenance Record cont’d
 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
 Courtesy Transportation
Scheduling Service Appointments
Canadian Roadside Assistance
 Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Shuttle Service
Transportation Options
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
 Additional Program Information
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
 Collision Parts
Collision Damage Repair
 Insuring Your Vehicle
Repair Facility
 If an Accident Occurs
 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
 Service Bulletins
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Service Publications Ordering Information
 Current and Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information
Order Toll Free Monday-Friday 800 AM 600 PM Eastern Time
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 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light
 Bulb Replacement
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 Rear Door Security Locks Rear Seat Operation
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