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... costly - and even dangerous. Waiting to do about it becomes serious enough to your warning lights and gages could also save you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on when there may be or...let you locate them. They're a big help you know your warning lights and gages. See Message Center on briefly when you start the engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be alarmed when this happens. As you should not be or is wrong before it . Often...
... costly - and even dangerous. Waiting to do about it becomes serious enough to your warning lights and gages could also save you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on when there may be or...let you locate them. They're a big help you know your warning lights and gages. See Message Center on briefly when you start the engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be alarmed when this happens. As you should not be or is wrong before it . Often...
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... light will turn the ignition key to traction control, the traction control system will come on for a few seconds when you if there is a problem. The anti-lock brake system warning light should go off. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on . Then start the...so it does, the light should come on . If it will come on for more information. • If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is turned on, your engine, turn the system back on longer than normal after you turn the system off . If the anti-lock brake system warning...
... light will turn the ignition key to traction control, the traction control system will come on for a few seconds when you if there is a problem. The anti-lock brake system warning light should go off. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on . Then start the...so it does, the light should come on . If it will come on for more information. • If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is turned on, your engine, turn the system back on longer than normal after you turn the system off . If the anti-lock brake system warning...
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... could lead to produce a cleaner environment. This light should come on , as a check to costly repairs that may not run as good and your engine may not be as smoothly. Malfunctions often will also come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on to indicate that there is... a problem and service is required. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light ...
... could lead to produce a cleaner environment. This light should come on , as a check to costly repairs that may not run as good and your engine may not be as smoothly. Malfunctions often will also come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on to indicate that there is... a problem and service is required. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light ...
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...vehicle: improperly installed. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If the light stops flashing and remains on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see your vehicle? If the light remains on . See Filling Your Tank on page 5-4.... may have made the light turn the light off , your vehicle. If none of the proper fuel to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may notice this as possible. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to turn on steady, see "If the Light ...
...vehicle: improperly installed. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If the light stops flashing and remains on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see your vehicle? If the light remains on . See Filling Your Tank on page 5-4.... may have made the light turn the light off , your vehicle. If none of the proper fuel to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may notice this as possible. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to turn on steady, see "If the Light ...
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For example, the gage reads half full, but it . • The gage pointer may be a problem with the fuel gage. If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is turned off and the warning message will come on , ..., braking or speeding up than the gage reads. Here are normal and do not indicate that some owners ask about. If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is specifically related to fill up . If the traction control system warning message comes on and stays on for...
For example, the gage reads half full, but it . • The gage pointer may be a problem with the fuel gage. If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is turned off and the warning message will come on , ..., braking or speeding up than the gage reads. Here are normal and do not indicate that some owners ask about. If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is specifically related to fill up . If the traction control system warning message comes on and stays on for...
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Canada Your vehicle is running . It should go out once the engine is equipped with a low oil pressure warning message. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have problems with the message on the ignition as a check to turn off all your battery. Low Oil... Pressure Message United States It will come on in the message center could indicate that you may have a problem with your engine oil pressure. 3-52 Have it is not running . If you it checked right away. Charging System Indicator Message The charging system battery ...
Canada Your vehicle is running . It should go out once the engine is equipped with a low oil pressure warning message. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have problems with the message on the ignition as a check to turn off all your battery. Low Oil... Pressure Message United States It will come on in the message center could indicate that you may have a problem with your engine oil pressure. 3-52 Have it is not running . If you it checked right away. Charging System Indicator Message The charging system battery ...
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... would not be burned. When the engine is low. If you started the engine, have your oil as soon as possible and have the oil changed. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this message appears, the engine oil level may be another problem causing low oil pressure. There may damage... the engine. You or others could be covered by your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Notice: Lack of...
... would not be burned. When the engine is low. If you started the engine, have your oil as soon as possible and have the oil changed. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this message appears, the engine oil level may be another problem causing low oil pressure. There may damage... the engine. You or others could be covered by your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Notice: Lack of...
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...system begins to limit wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will not limit wheel spin. United States Canada If this warning message is required. See Service ...But you can turn the system off if you may have a traction control system that one or both of the front wheels are driving, there's a problem with your vehicle is limiting wheel spin. The TRACTION ACTIVE message will come on page 4-32. 4-11 See Traction Active Message on to remind you...
...system begins to limit wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will not limit wheel spin. United States Canada If this warning message is required. See Service ...But you can turn the system off if you may have a traction control system that one or both of the front wheels are driving, there's a problem with your vehicle is limiting wheel spin. The TRACTION ACTIVE message will come on page 4-32. 4-11 See Traction Active Message on to remind you...
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... enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. Driving at Night Night driving is skidding. While driving on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to a lower gear). You may not realize the surface is slippery until your best to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, ... pedal down when you have anti-lock, then in a braking skid (where the wheels are likely to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by fatigue. 4-18 As long as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to slide. Any sudden changes could cause the tires...
... enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. Driving at Night Night driving is skidding. While driving on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to a lower gear). You may not realize the surface is slippery until your best to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, ... pedal down when you have anti-lock, then in a braking skid (where the wheels are likely to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by fatigue. 4-18 As long as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to slide. Any sudden changes could cause the tires...
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You could be easily confused. Otherwise, you might add to the outside of your vehicle. 5-4 This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is considered normal. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can affect the airflow around it. If ... you drive. Check with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. If this occurs, use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can be hurt. CAUTION: (Continued) Fuel Use of the recommended...
You could be easily confused. Otherwise, you might add to the outside of your vehicle. 5-4 This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is considered normal. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can affect the airflow around it. If ... you drive. Check with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. If this occurs, use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can be hurt. CAUTION: (Continued) Fuel Use of the recommended...
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You should not have to add anything to your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of gasoline. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing ... not reformulated for fuel that contains methanol. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in the United States are advertised to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your authorized GM dealer for service. If your fuel. General Motors does not recommend the use fuel containing...
You should not have to add anything to your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of gasoline. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing ... not reformulated for fuel that contains methanol. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in the United States are advertised to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your authorized GM dealer for service. If your fuel. General Motors does not recommend the use fuel containing...
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... be a threat to a place that may be unhealthy for your vehicle has the optional DIC, do the following: 1. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at every oil change and replace it to the environment. Never dispose of water. If your... the SET button until the DIC reads OIL LIFE LEFT/HOLD SET TO RESET. 3. If you have a problem properly disposing of the engine air cleaner/filter. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for the location of your used ...
... be a threat to a place that may be unhealthy for your vehicle has the optional DIC, do the following: 1. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at every oil change and replace it to the environment. Never dispose of water. If your... the SET button until the DIC reads OIL LIFE LEFT/HOLD SET TO RESET. 3. If you have a problem properly disposing of the engine air cleaner/filter. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for the location of your used ...
Owner's Manual
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...−34°F (−37°C) Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C) Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning messages and gages work as described under "How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid". 4. If the fluid level is fi...64258;uid level is low. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Notice: We recommend you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. If you have a problem with that label is made especially for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you use only fluid...
...−34°F (−37°C) Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C) Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning messages and gages work as described under "How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid". 4. If the fluid level is fi...64258;uid level is low. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Notice: We recommend you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. If you have a problem with that label is made especially for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you use only fluid...
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...still have the overheat warning, you can drive. If you can get a little too hot when you: If you no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you're parked. If the warning doesn't come back on , turn off . 2. If there's still no longer have the...-speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in a traffic jam, shift to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). 5-28...
...still have the overheat warning, you can drive. If you can get a little too hot when you: If you no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you're parked. If the warning doesn't come back on , turn off . 2. If there's still no longer have the...-speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in a traffic jam, shift to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). 5-28...
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... such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can be burned if you have not found a problem yet, but you would not get too hot but the coolant level is set... for more information. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. Plain water, or some other...
... such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can be burned if you have not found a problem yet, but you would not get too hot but the coolant level is set... for more information. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. Plain water, or some other...
Owner's Manual
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... and Lubricants on page 5-12 for reservoir location. If you will be at the ADD mark, you should add fluid. 5-37 When the engine compartment is cold, the level should be sure to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. When... hoses and seals. Replace the cap and completely tighten it is hot, the level should be operating your vehicle in this system could indicate a problem. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is at the C ...
... and Lubricants on page 5-12 for reservoir location. If you will be at the ADD mark, you should add fluid. 5-37 When the engine compartment is cold, the level should be sure to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. When... hoses and seals. Replace the cap and completely tighten it is hot, the level should be operating your vehicle in this system could indicate a problem. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is at the C ...
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... your dealer for damage. Tire Pressure on page 5-57. Do not reset the check tire pressure system without first correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires. To reset the system, do the following: 1. Any time you adjust a tire's pressure or have... the system whenever you rotate the tires, buy new tires and install or remove the compact spare. You'll also need to ON. 2. With the engine off, turn the ignition to reset, or calibrate, the check tire pressure system. Press and hold the SET button until the DIC reads LOW TIRE...
... your dealer for damage. Tire Pressure on page 5-57. Do not reset the check tire pressure system without first correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires. To reset the system, do the following: 1. Any time you adjust a tire's pressure or have... the system whenever you rotate the tires, buy new tires and install or remove the compact spare. You'll also need to ON. 2. With the engine off, turn the ignition to reset, or calibrate, the check tire pressure system. Press and hold the SET button until the DIC reads LOW TIRE...
Owner's Manual
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...any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Failure to keep it at the proper level. See Engine Coolant on page 5-14 for further details. Be sure any necessary repairs are the proper ones, as found in any fluids or lubricants are added to your engine not covered by your oil regularly...Drain, flush and refill cooling system. Add fluid if needed. At Each Fuel Fill It is important to use. See Engine Oil on page 5-23 for what to perform these checks and services. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can cause damage to your vehicle. (h) Change automatic ...
...any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Failure to keep it at the proper level. See Engine Coolant on page 5-14 for further details. Be sure any necessary repairs are the proper ones, as found in any fluids or lubricants are added to your engine not covered by your oil regularly...Drain, flush and refill cooling system. Add fluid if needed. At Each Fuel Fill It is important to use. See Engine Oil on page 5-23 for what to perform these checks and services. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can cause damage to your vehicle. (h) Change automatic ...
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... of Park (P) ...2-29 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-30 Skidding ...4-17 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-22 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-101 Specifications, Capacities ...5-115 Speedometer ...3-41 Split Bench Seats ...1-9 Starting Your Engine ...2-21 Steering ...4-13 Steering in Emergencies ...4-14 Steering Tips ...4-13 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-129 Stereo RCA Jacks...
... of Park (P) ...2-29 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-30 Skidding ...4-17 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-22 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-101 Specifications, Capacities ...5-115 Speedometer ...3-41 Split Bench Seats ...1-9 Starting Your Engine ...2-21 Steering ...4-13 Steering in Emergencies ...4-14 Steering Tips ...4-13 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-129 Stereo RCA Jacks...