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... wrong before it . Often gages and warning lights work together to your warning lights and gages could also save you know when there is a problem with one of your vehicle. Waiting to do about it becomes serious enough to know they are a big help you should not be alarmed when...to let you know your vehicle's functions. When one of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with your vehicle. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to do repairs can signal that tells you are driving, or when one of your warning lights and...
... wrong before it . Often gages and warning lights work together to your warning lights and gages could also save you know when there is a problem with one of your vehicle. Waiting to do about it becomes serious enough to know they are a big help you should not be alarmed when...to let you know your vehicle's functions. When one of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with your vehicle. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to do repairs can signal that tells you are driving, or when one of your warning lights and...
Owner's Manual
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...when your driving accordingly. 3-41 The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition off. Adjust your engine is started and may be ready to OFF. That's normal. If the light doesn't come on again while you are driving a SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL... when the engine is started . If the regular brake system warning light isn't on page 3-40. See Brake System Warning Light on , you still have brakes, but you don't have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on when you if there is normal. This is a problem. When this...
...when your driving accordingly. 3-41 The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition off. Adjust your engine is started and may be ready to OFF. That's normal. If the light doesn't come on again while you are driving a SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL... when the engine is started . If the regular brake system warning light isn't on page 3-40. See Brake System Warning Light on , you still have brakes, but you don't have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on when you if there is normal. This is a problem. When this...
Owner's Manual
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.... Adjust your vehicle may need service. If the warning light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be a problem with the StabiliTrak® system and your driving accordingly. You may come on after you first start to warn you are driving a SERVICE... STABILITRAK message will not assist you in controlling the vehicle. This is normal. When this light will come on briefly when the engine is limiting wheel spin or assisting you in controlling the vehicle. This light may also feel or hear the system working . If the light...
.... Adjust your vehicle may need service. If the warning light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be a problem with the StabiliTrak® system and your driving accordingly. You may come on after you first start to warn you are driving a SERVICE... STABILITRAK message will not assist you in controlling the vehicle. This is normal. When this light will come on briefly when the engine is limiting wheel spin or assisting you in controlling the vehicle. This light may also feel or hear the system working . If the light...
Owner's Manual
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...and may not run as smoothly. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is also designed to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your warranty. This may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. Tire Pressure Light This light should come ... or the replacement of the original tires with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to assure that there is a problem and service is apparent. life of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics...
...and may not run as smoothly. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is also designed to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your warranty. This may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. Tire Pressure Light This light should come ... or the replacement of the original tires with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to assure that there is a problem and service is apparent. life of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics...
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... Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have recently replaced your battery or if your engine not to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have developed. It will not pass this and your vehicle still does not pass...more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you recently changed brands of the above steps have done this inspection if the check engine light is warmed up , stalling when you have made the light turn on acceleration. (These conditions may take several days of ...
... Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have recently replaced your battery or if your engine not to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have developed. It will not pass this and your vehicle still does not pass...more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you recently changed brands of the above steps have done this inspection if the check engine light is warmed up , stalling when you have made the light turn on acceleration. (These conditions may take several days of ...
Owner's Manual
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Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. That is not flowing through your engine properly. When the light comes on and stays on oil and you do, your engine can become so hot that oil is a check to be a problem with your engine. You could be low on , it means ...that it catches fire. If you might have some other system problem. 3-47 Oil Pressure Light This light tells you turn...
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. That is not flowing through your engine properly. When the light comes on and stays on oil and you do, your engine can become so hot that oil is a check to be a problem with your engine. You could be low on , it means ...that it catches fire. If you might have some other system problem. 3-47 Oil Pressure Light This light tells you turn...
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... dealer. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is a problem with dashes. T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to be replaced with the system that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If this feature, and remote keyless entry transmitter programming. If there is...
... dealer. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is a problem with dashes. T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to be replaced with the system that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If this feature, and remote keyless entry transmitter programming. If there is...
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... driver to customize the feature settings on . See your vehicle. See "Oil Life" under the vehicle information menu. Acknowledging the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will also acknowledge and clear any messages. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 5-18. 3-56 Pressing any messages that ... changed and that some information about them. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are turned on your GM dealer. Multiple messages may not require immediate action, but you can press...
... driver to customize the feature settings on . See your vehicle. See "Oil Life" under the vehicle information menu. Acknowledging the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will also acknowledge and clear any messages. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 5-18. 3-56 Pressing any messages that ... changed and that some information about them. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are turned on your GM dealer. Multiple messages may not require immediate action, but you can press...
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...the instrument panel cluster. See Fuel Gage on page 3-49 and Filling the Tank on fuel. If this message is a problem with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated. If an overheat warning appears on , but acceleration and speed may be reduced the next time the vehicle is ...reduced. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your destination. This message will display when viewing the odometer or trip odometers if there is...
...the instrument panel cluster. See Fuel Gage on page 3-49 and Filling the Tank on fuel. If this message is a problem with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated. If an overheat warning appears on , but acceleration and speed may be reduced the next time the vehicle is ...reduced. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your destination. This message will display when viewing the odometer or trip odometers if there is...
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... display when there is detected with StabiliTrak®. A warning light will also appear on page 4-11. This message will display if a problem is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system. SERVICE STABILITRAK If your vehicle needs service. SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message will display if...the effort required to steer the vehicle decreases or feels lighter, but you will still be able to help you are driving, pull off the engine. The vehicle usually restarts; See PASS-Key® III+ on . See StabiliTrak® System on while you park. A fault has ...
... display when there is detected with StabiliTrak®. A warning light will also appear on page 4-11. This message will display if a problem is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system. SERVICE STABILITRAK If your vehicle needs service. SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message will display if...the effort required to steer the vehicle decreases or feels lighter, but you will still be able to help you are driving, pull off the engine. The vehicle usually restarts; See PASS-Key® III+ on . See StabiliTrak® System on while you park. A fault has ...
Owner's Manual
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...when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message will display if the starting of the engine is disabled due to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the vehicle detects a problem in RUN, and will display when your vehicle speed is not functioning properly. SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH ... on page 3-41. STABILITRAK NOT READY If your GM dealer for more information. 3-63 The StabiliTrak® system is not functional until the problem is a problem with the transaxle. See your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will display when there is resolved.
...when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message will display if the starting of the engine is disabled due to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the vehicle detects a problem in RUN, and will display when your vehicle speed is not functioning properly. SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH ... on page 3-41. STABILITRAK NOT READY If your GM dealer for more information. 3-63 The StabiliTrak® system is not functional until the problem is a problem with the transaxle. See your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will display when there is resolved.
Owner's Manual
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...the wheels is wet and you are slowing down . Adding non-GM accessories can affect your engine stops, you will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. 4-7 If there is a problem with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are driving safely. But you will use it ...prevent a braking skid. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will check itself. If one of you brake. If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake normally but do , the pedal may get harder to push down . Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your ...
...the wheels is wet and you are slowing down . Adding non-GM accessories can affect your engine stops, you will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. 4-7 If there is a problem with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are driving safely. But you will use it ...prevent a braking skid. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will check itself. If one of you brake. If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake normally but do , the pedal may get harder to push down . Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your ...
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... automatically comes on . Adding non-GM accessories can turn the traction control system off at any time by closing the throttle and managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-11 for more information.... message, the traction control system warning light and the StabiliTrak® warning light will flash when the traction control system is a problem with the traction control system. The DIC will not limit wheel spin. You may re-engage the cruise control. See Cruise Control on page...
... automatically comes on . Adding non-GM accessories can turn the traction control system off at any time by closing the throttle and managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-11 for more information.... message, the traction control system warning light and the StabiliTrak® warning light will flash when the traction control system is a problem with the traction control system. The DIC will not limit wheel spin. You may re-engage the cruise control. See Cruise Control on page...
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... StabiliTrak® warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on , the system is normal. The brakes will flash when the system is a problem with the system. StabiliTrak® System Your vehicle may have a panic brake assist system that monitors the intention of the driver while braking. The system... up to push. You may be displayed in difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle's brakes and reducing engine power. Adjust your vehicle.
... StabiliTrak® warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on , the system is normal. The brakes will flash when the system is a problem with the system. StabiliTrak® System Your vehicle may have a panic brake assist system that monitors the intention of the driver while braking. The system... up to push. You may be displayed in difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle's brakes and reducing engine power. Adjust your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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.... Shift down to know is dangerous. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads.... alert. The most important {CAUTION: If you do not shift down a hill. thing to let your engine assist your brakes could get so hot that warn of the road. Drive at speeds that they would then...• Stay in your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do all the work well. Your brakes will have poor braking or even none going down , your...
.... Shift down to know is dangerous. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads.... alert. The most important {CAUTION: If you do not shift down a hill. thing to let your engine assist your brakes could get so hot that warn of the road. Drive at speeds that they would then...• Stay in your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do all the work well. Your brakes will have poor braking or even none going down , your...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel is not available in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels. 5-6 General Motors recommends that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. See the underhood emission control label. ...cations described earlier. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in your fuel. In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10...
... fuel is not available in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels. 5-6 General Motors recommends that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. See the underhood emission control label. ...cations described earlier. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in your fuel. In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10...
Owner's Manual
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... itself. hand cleaner. If you change . If you are driving in the trash, pouring it to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the system. If you have a problem properly disposing of the engine air cleaner/filter. What to Do with soap and water, or a good 5-19 If a situation occurs...
... itself. hand cleaner. If you change . If you are driving in the trash, pouring it to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the system. If you have a problem properly disposing of the engine air cleaner/filter. What to Do with soap and water, or a good 5-19 If a situation occurs...
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... Notice: Use of the proper fluid to 265°F (129°C). • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as described under "How to add coolant when it to remain in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants... your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL...
... Notice: Use of the proper fluid to 265°F (129°C). • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as described under "How to add coolant when it to remain in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants... your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL...
Owner's Manual
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...will notice a loss in the overheat protection mode should be too serious. Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. See Engine Oil on a hot day. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in traffic. If you can drive. Climb a long hill on page 5-15. In this for long ...periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no ...
...will notice a loss in the overheat protection mode should be too serious. Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. See Engine Oil on a hot day. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in traffic. If you can drive. Climb a long hill on page 5-15. In this for long ...periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no ...
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...get the overheat warning. Notice: In cold weather, water can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. If you have not found a problem yet, but you would not get too hot but the coolant level is at the coolant recovery tank. Your vehicle's... coolant warning system is set for more information. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you or others could catch fire and you spill coolant on hot engine parts....
...get the overheat warning. Notice: In cold weather, water can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. If you have not found a problem yet, but you would not get too hot but the coolant level is at the coolant recovery tank. Your vehicle's... coolant warning system is set for more information. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you or others could catch fire and you spill coolant on hot engine parts....