Customer Assistance and Information
Service and Appearance Care
Seats and Restraint Systems
Index
How to Use This Manual
Canadian Owners
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
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
What is wrong with this?
Belt is twisted across the body
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Rear Seat Passengers
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position
Lap-Shoulder Belt
To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle
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 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
Manual Transaxle
Starting the Engine
Automatic Transaxle
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
Starting Procedure
Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle on
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Five-Speed Transaxle
Overdrive Off
Manual Transaxle Operation
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
Evaporation Pump
Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle
Shift Lock Release
Engine Exhaust
Parking Over Things That Burn
Running the Engine While Parked
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
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
Windshield Wipers
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass
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
Erasing Speed Memory
Exterior Lamps
Ending Cruise Control
Automatic Headlamp System
Headlamps on Reminder
Daytime Running Lamps DRL
Interior Lamps Control
Fog Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
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
Tachometer
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Temperature Display
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
Check Engine Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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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 Data System RDS
Setting the Time
Radio with CD Base Level
Playing the Radio
XM Satellite Radio Service
Finding a Station
Setting Preset Stations
Setting the Tone Bass/Treble
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
Playing an MP3
File System and Naming
Preprogrammed Playlists
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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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Traction Control System TCS
Using ABS
Braking in Emergencies
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
Label Example
Tire and Loading Information Label
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Example Description Total
Example Description Total
Certification Label
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
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
Parking on Hills
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
Driving On Grades
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Checking Things Under the Hood
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Service and Appearance Care
California Proposition 65 Warning
Service
Accessories and Modifications
Doing Your Own Service Work
Gasoline Octane
Fuel
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
Additives
Gasoline Specifications
California Fuel
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
What to Do with Used Oil
When to Change Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When 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
Hydraulic Clutch
When to Check and What to Use
How to Check and Add Fluid
What to Use
Engine Coolant
Adding Coolant
Checking Coolant
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Radiator Pressure Cap
Engine Overheating
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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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Add
Brakes
Brake Fluid
Brake Wear
Brake Pedal Travel
Brake Adjustment
Replacing Brake System Parts
Vehicle Storage
Battery
Jump Starting
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Jumper Cable Removal
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit
Carrier Assembly-Differential Rear Drive Module
Halogen Bulbs
Bulb Replacement
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Chmsl
Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Back-Up Lamps
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Replacement Bulbs
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
Utqgs Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards a
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
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Wheel Replacement
Temperature A, B, C
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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Compact Spare Tire
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Appearance Care
Fabric/Carpet
Leather
Weatherstrips
Care of Safety Belts
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
Finish Care
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Washing Your Vehicle
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
100,000 Miles 160 000 km
90,000 Miles 144 000 km
95,000 Miles 152 000 km
115,000 Miles 184 000 km
105,000 Miles 168 000 km
110,000 Miles 176 000 km
120,000 Miles 192 000 km
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service
At Least Once a Month
Part B Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
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
Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record
Part E Maintenance Record
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
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Scheduling Service Appointments
Courtesy Transportation
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
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
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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Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light
Bulb Replacement
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Rear Door Security Locks Rear Seat Operation
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