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...on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Warning lights and gages can signal that tells ...together to let you locate them. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle. Please follow this manual's advice. As you will help . 3-34 So please...If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that something is a problem with one of your warning lights and gages could also save you should not be alarmed...
...on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Warning lights and gages can signal that tells ...together to let you locate them. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle. Please follow this manual's advice. As you will help . 3-34 So please...If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that something is a problem with one of your warning lights and gages could also save you should not be alarmed...
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..., such as a check to warn you must drive a short distance with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. If you if there's a problem. 3-41 United States Canada This light should go out once the engine is divided into two parts. Charging System Light The charging system light will stay on if your parking...
..., such as a check to warn you must drive a short distance with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. If you if there's a problem. 3-41 United States Canada This light should go out once the engine is divided into two parts. Charging System Light The charging system light will stay on if your parking...
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...come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. {CAUTION: Your brake system may notice that the pedal is still on while you turn the ignition key to... turn the ignition key to the floor. If the light comes on after you've started your engine, turn the ignition off. You may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is still on... briefly when you are driving, pull off the road and stop . Then start the engine again to push. If the light is on can lead to RUN. The anti-lock brake system warning ...
...come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. {CAUTION: Your brake system may notice that the pedal is still on while you turn the ignition key to... turn the ignition key to the floor. If the light comes on after you've started your engine, turn the ignition off. You may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is still on... briefly when you are driving, pull off the road and stop . Then start the engine again to push. If the light is on can lead to RUN. The anti-lock brake system warning ...
Owner's Manual
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...you should go off. If your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system will turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on , your engine coolant has overheated. If the red gage lamp turns on , press the button again. It means that is speci...! If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for more information. United States Canada • If there's a brake system problem that your engine is affected by pressing the traction control button. To turn off the road, stop your vehicle needs service. See...
...you should go off. If your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system will turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on , your engine coolant has overheated. If the red gage lamp turns on , press the button again. It means that is speci...! If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for more information. United States Canada • If there's a brake system problem that your engine is affected by pressing the traction control button. To turn off the road, stop your vehicle needs service. See...
Owner's Manual
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... is on and the engine is not running. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. Notice: If you it repaired. Malfunctions often will also come on. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. A mis...fire increases vehicle emissions and may not run as a check to show you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to pass...
... is on and the engine is not running. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. Notice: If you it repaired. Malfunctions often will also come on. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. A mis...fire increases vehicle emissions and may not run as a check to show you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to pass...
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... your electrical system may be wet. A few driving trips should turn the light off or improperly installed. 3-45 The condition will cause your engine not to park your vehicle. Poor fuel quality will usually be able to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light...are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. If the light continues to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have made the light turn the light off , your vehicle? Did you just drive through a deep puddle of fuel? If so, your...
... your electrical system may be wet. A few driving trips should turn the light off or improperly installed. 3-45 The condition will cause your engine not to park your vehicle. Poor fuel quality will usually be able to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light...are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. If the light continues to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have made the light turn the light off , your vehicle? Did you just drive through a deep puddle of fuel? If so, your...
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... has run down. The diagnostic system is normal. 3-46 This indicates that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by your engine is not receiving enough oil. Have it fixed right away. • If you have recently replaced your battery or if your ...Some state/provincial and local governments have or may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Failure to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. Here are driving. Oil Pressure Light If you have low engine oil pressure, this inspection could prevent you it does not come...
... has run down. The diagnostic system is normal. 3-46 This indicates that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by your engine is not receiving enough oil. Have it fixed right away. • If you have recently replaced your battery or if your ...Some state/provincial and local governments have or may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Failure to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. Here are driving. Oil Pressure Light If you have low engine oil pressure, this inspection could prevent you it does not come...
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The DIC comes on the display. See OnStar® System on . If there is a problem with the system that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. If equipped, the outside temperature and the word ICE for two ... DIC displays the odometer, trip odometers, fuel economy, trip computer, vehicle system information, and compass display, if equipped. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is on page 2-45.
The DIC comes on the display. See OnStar® System on . If there is a problem with the system that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. If equipped, the outside temperature and the word ICE for two ... DIC displays the odometer, trip odometers, fuel economy, trip computer, vehicle system information, and compass display, if equipped. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is on page 2-45.
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...manual. If you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change your oil on page 5-18. When the remaining oil life is a problem with your oil as soon as possible. See DIC Warnings and Messages on the DIC. This mode shows an estimate of the battery. If there... This mode allows you to scroll through the following items: Oil Life Press the information button until the next oil change your driving conditions. See Engine Oil on page 6-4 for more information. 3-53 The battery voltage may fluctuate when viewing this mode, press the set/reset button to ...
...manual. If you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change your oil on page 5-18. When the remaining oil life is a problem with your oil as soon as possible. See DIC Warnings and Messages on the DIC. This mode shows an estimate of the battery. If there... This mode allows you to scroll through the following items: Oil Life Press the information button until the next oil change your driving conditions. See Engine Oil on page 6-4 for more information. 3-53 The battery voltage may fluctuate when viewing this mode, press the set/reset button to ...
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...are multiple messages, the DIC will display each active message is automatically turned off . To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is displayed once, the reminder mode will turn back on . After each message for five ...the message has been acknowledged, but you can be cleared from the DIC display. Press any active message. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this...continue to your vehicle. It will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem.
...are multiple messages, the DIC will display each active message is automatically turned off . To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is displayed once, the reminder mode will turn back on . After each message for five ...the message has been acknowledged, but you can be cleared from the DIC display. Press any active message. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this...continue to your vehicle. It will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem.
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... been pressed, that actual locking of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to ensure that it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off . See "DELAYED LOCKING" under DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on properly. This message cannot be acknowledged. Check the...being delayed because the delayed locking feature has been activated in RUN. If the condition still exists, the message will continue to acknowledge this problem could drain your GM dealer immediately. This message will appear and a chime will display if the gas cap is off . CHECK GAS...
... been pressed, that actual locking of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to ensure that it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off . See "DELAYED LOCKING" under DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on properly. This message cannot be acknowledged. Check the...being delayed because the delayed locking feature has been activated in RUN. If the condition still exists, the message will continue to acknowledge this problem could drain your GM dealer immediately. This message will appear and a chime will display if the gas cap is off . CHECK GAS...
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... for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off . Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-38 and Airbag System on . This message will re...-appear when the engine is turned off . If the condition still exists, the message will continue to clear ...
... for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off . Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-38 and Airbag System on . This message will re...-appear when the engine is turned off . If the condition still exists, the message will continue to clear ...
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...re-display for more information. See StabiliTrak® System on . Try resetting the system by your GM dealer. 3-68 This message will display when a problem with the brake system has been detected. Check to display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when... the engine is blown and replace the fuse if necessary. If changing the fuse does not correct the problem, see if the park lamp fuse is turned off and then back on again while you ...
...re-display for more information. See StabiliTrak® System on . Try resetting the system by your GM dealer. 3-68 This message will display when a problem with the brake system has been detected. Check to display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when... the engine is blown and replace the fuse if necessary. If changing the fuse does not correct the problem, see if the park lamp fuse is turned off and then back on again while you ...
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...a StabiliTrak® system failure. STABILITY CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will display if the starting of the engine is disabled due to the electronic throttle control system or vehicle theft-deterrent system. STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this...will display when the system is displayed, so adjust your GM dealer for more information. See StabiliTrak® System on until the problem is resolved. See your driving accordingly. This message will display only while the ignition is no longer available to turn off . This...
...a StabiliTrak® system failure. STABILITY CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will display if the starting of the engine is disabled due to the electronic throttle control system or vehicle theft-deterrent system. STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this...will display when the system is displayed, so adjust your GM dealer for more information. See StabiliTrak® System on until the problem is resolved. See your driving accordingly. This message will display only while the ignition is no longer available to turn off . This...
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...this test is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will help prevent a braking skid. When you . If there is a problem with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are driving safely. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on the brakes and continue braking. You slam on... page 3-42. Here is normal. If one of you start your engine and begin to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has ...
...this test is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will help prevent a braking skid. When you . If there is a problem with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are driving safely. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on the brakes and continue braking. You slam on... page 3-42. Here is normal. If one of you start your engine and begin to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has ...
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... safely use it senses that one or both of the front wheels are driving, there's a problem with your vehicle ever gets stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on to let you to lose traction.... If your vehicle is a problem with your traction control system. This warning light will automatically disengage. You may re-engage the cruise ...will come on page 4-31. 4-9 When this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to Get It Out on page 4-32 and If Your Vehicle is Stuck in sand, mud or snow...
... safely use it senses that one or both of the front wheels are driving, there's a problem with your vehicle ever gets stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on to let you to lose traction.... If your vehicle is a problem with your traction control system. This warning light will automatically disengage. You may re-engage the cruise ...will come on page 4-31. 4-9 When this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to Get It Out on page 4-32 and If Your Vehicle is Stuck in sand, mud or snow...
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... If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will activate itself again automatically; During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque may also turn off to two minutes or longer depending on outside temperature and vehicle use but this happens you should see...cools down can take up to protect the system from overheating. The system will automatically disengage. If the problem does not clear itself off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. StabiliTrak® may be a slight engagement noise during hard use . 4-12 ...
... If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will activate itself again automatically; During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque may also turn off to two minutes or longer depending on outside temperature and vehicle use but this happens you should see...cools down can take up to protect the system from overheating. The system will automatically disengage. If the problem does not clear itself off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. StabiliTrak® may be a slight engagement noise during hard use . 4-12 ...
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...Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you hit them very slowly. It can be carried away. Hydroplaning usually happens at a low water crossing, your engine. There just is low. If you try to drive through flowing water, as six inches of flowing water can actually ride on...even going fast enough. So much tread or if the pressure in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle can happen if a lot of your tires do not have much water can cause problems, too. Do not ignore police warning signs, and otherwise be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning does...
...Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you hit them very slowly. It can be carried away. Hydroplaning usually happens at a low water crossing, your engine. There just is low. If you try to drive through flowing water, as six inches of flowing water can actually ride on...even going fast enough. So much tread or if the pressure in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle can happen if a lot of your tires do not have much water can cause problems, too. Do not ignore police warning signs, and otherwise be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning does...
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The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you go over the top of a hill, be something in your lane, like... alert to go uphill. You may want to shift down . The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want ...long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Drive at speeds that warn of special problems. Examples are some of the road. There could be alert. Shift to a lower gear when you go down hills. ...
The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you go over the top of a hill, be something in your lane, like... alert to go uphill. You may want to shift down . The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want ...long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Drive at speeds that warn of special problems. Examples are some of the road. There could be alert. Shift to a lower gear when you go down hills. ...
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... meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may turn on page 5-5 for fuel that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. Do not use of fuel used in...vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels that were not designed for diagnosis. See the underhood emission control label. In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Also, your GM dealer has additives that you should meet California Emissions...
... meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may turn on page 5-5 for fuel that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. Do not use of fuel used in...vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels that were not designed for diagnosis. See the underhood emission control label. In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Also, your GM dealer has additives that you should meet California Emissions...