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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player (If Equipped) Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player (If Equipped) Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records See separate Maintenance Schedule Booklet iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records See separate Maintenance Schedule Booklet iv
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... DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are used on your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These...
... DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are used on your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These...
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Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Use unleaded only. See Section 6 for octane ratings.
Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Use unleaded only. See Section 6 for octane ratings.
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...Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) Trunk Theft Theft-Deterrent System (Option) Immobilizer New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-35 2-35 2-36 2-36... 2-37 2-37 2-45 2-50 2-52 2-54 2-57 2-60 2-64 2-68 2-72 Parking Over Things that Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments OnStarR System (If Equipped) ...
...Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) Trunk Theft Theft-Deterrent System (Option) Immobilizer New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-35 2-35 2-36 2-36... 2-37 2-37 2-45 2-50 2-52 2-54 2-57 2-60 2-64 2-68 2-72 Parking Over Things that Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments OnStarR System (If Equipped) ...
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... electrical wiring or other cable connections must be dangerous to its highest speed with the trunk lid open them all other windows are shut. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons for service if your vehicle. Trunk...
... electrical wiring or other cable connections must be dangerous to its highest speed with the trunk lid open them all other windows are shut. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons for service if your vehicle. Trunk...
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...key; Use OFF if you turn the steering wheel left and right while you must have your key seems stuck in motion while the engine is off the engine but still turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. To lock the steering column, remove the key while in ? Using ... hear a click. ON (II): This is the position used for example, if your vehicle. Power to OFF. START (III): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The radio and the optional cellular phone are active until a door is being pushed). The power window controls and the sunroof...
...key; Use OFF if you turn the steering wheel left and right while you must have your key seems stuck in motion while the engine is off the engine but still turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. To lock the steering column, remove the key while in ? Using ... hear a click. ON (II): This is the position used for example, if your vehicle. Power to OFF. START (III): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The radio and the optional cellular phone are active until a door is being pushed). The power window controls and the sunroof...
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... 10 seconds at a time will go of the key. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. Your engine won't start within 10 seconds, hold your shift lever to START. The idle speed will cause your starter. 2. If it doesn't start in START for... longer than 15 seconds at a time until your engine gets warm. 2-22 that's a safety feature. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). To restart when you...
... 10 seconds at a time will go of the key. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. Your engine won't start within 10 seconds, hold your shift lever to START. The idle speed will cause your starter. 2. If it doesn't start in START for... longer than 15 seconds at a time until your engine gets warm. 2-22 that's a safety feature. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). To restart when you...
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...check with the electronics in START for about three seconds. In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with your vehicle. 2-23 You'll get easier starting your dealer. Usually, the coolant heater...could be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. 3. If you hold the key in your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. If the vehicle starts briefly but ...
...check with the electronics in START for about three seconds. In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with your vehicle. 2-23 You'll get easier starting your dealer. Usually, the coolant heater...could be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. 3. If you hold the key in your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. If the vehicle starts briefly but ...
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... vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that you contact your dealer in the area where you don't, it away from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of oil you keep it could overheat and cause a fire. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet... it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for the engine coolant heater is in ? The electrical cord for at least 15 amps. 2-24 Plug it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular...
... vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that you contact your dealer in the area where you don't, it away from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of oil you keep it could overheat and cause a fire. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet... it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for the engine coolant heater is in ? The electrical cord for at least 15 amps. 2-24 Plug it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular...
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If you have left the engine running unless you have to get out of your parking brake and move the shift lever to use when... in the Index. To be injured. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) before starting the engine. It's the best position to PARK (P). Ensure the shift lever is not fully in the Index. If you start the...can roll. CAUTION: It is dangerous to . Your vehicle can 't move suddenly. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move easily. 2-25 PARK (P): This position locks the transmission drive shaft. You or others...
If you have left the engine running unless you have to get out of your parking brake and move the shift lever to use when... in the Index. To be injured. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) before starting the engine. It's the best position to PARK (P). Ensure the shift lever is not fully in the Index. If you start the...can roll. CAUTION: It is dangerous to . Your vehicle can 't move suddenly. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move easily. 2-25 PARK (P): This position locks the transmission drive shaft. You or others...
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If you cannot shift out of PARK (P)" in NEUTRAL (N). See "Shifting Out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. 2-26 REVERSE (R): Use this section...control system. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you maintain brake application. Then move very rapidly. NEUTRAL (N): The engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice...
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P)" in NEUTRAL (N). See "Shifting Out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. 2-26 REVERSE (R): Use this section...control system. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you maintain brake application. Then move very rapidly. NEUTRAL (N): The engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice...
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... one minute. This might choose THIRD (3) instead of the transmission will shift down a steep hill. The engine's catalytic converter is warming up against a solid object. D When going uphill, don't hold your vehicle and the engine temperature is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If the rear wheels can use the brakes off and on...
... one minute. This might choose THIRD (3) instead of the transmission will shift down a steep hill. The engine's catalytic converter is warming up against a solid object. D When going uphill, don't hold your vehicle and the engine temperature is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If the rear wheels can use the brakes off and on...
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... normal mode. Have your vehicle serviced. 2-28 Press the "S" button once to the normal driving mode. If this light begins flashing while you start the engine, your vehicle will come on the shift lever handle. Upshifting and downshifting of the transmission is automatically modified to prevent undesired shifting when your vehicle...
... normal mode. Have your vehicle serviced. 2-28 Press the "S" button once to the normal driving mode. If this light begins flashing while you start the engine, your vehicle will come on the shift lever handle. Upshifting and downshifting of the transmission is automatically modified to prevent undesired shifting when your vehicle...
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... PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. To be injured. Remove the ignition key and take it with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you can leave your vehicle with your vehicle won't move suddenly. Your vehicle can roll. If you 're...
... PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. To be injured. Remove the ignition key and take it with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you can leave your vehicle with your vehicle won't move suddenly. Your vehicle can roll. If you 're...
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...Your vehicle could be injured. This is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running , be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the... vehicle with the engine running , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 2-32 If ...'ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transmission into PARK (P) ...
...Your vehicle could be injured. This is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running , be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the... vehicle with the engine running , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 2-32 If ...'ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transmission into PARK (P) ...
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6. Shift to the drive gear you can . 2-34 At the bottom of the shift lever, you can ) and then shift to NEUTRAL (N) with the other hand. 8. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you will see a yellow tab. Start the engine (if you want. 9. With one hand, push the tab to unlock the shift lever. 7.
6. Shift to the drive gear you can . 2-34 At the bottom of the shift lever, you can ) and then shift to NEUTRAL (N) with the other hand. 8. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you will see a yellow tab. Start the engine (if you want. 9. With one hand, push the tab to unlock the shift lever. 7.
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... coming in a collision. and D Have your vehicle: D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. CAUTION: Things that can 't see or smell.
... coming in a collision. and D Have your vehicle: D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. CAUTION: Things that can 't see or smell.
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...place can be sounded by pressing either horn symbol on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you have to, here are parking on the steering wheel. 2-36 Horn The horn can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle.... Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running . You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch is not fully in the Index. See the...
...place can be sounded by pressing either horn symbol on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you have to, here are parking on the steering wheel. 2-36 Horn The horn can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle.... Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running . You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch is not fully in the Index. See the...
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... if necessary. (Requires activation and additional fee.) D Accident Assist -- The advisor can then locate and track your Safety and Security Services D Automatic Notification of the engine on and is parked to maintain the battery charge. 2-58 An advisor will be taken. D Stolen Vehicle Tracking -- Call the center at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888...
... if necessary. (Requires activation and additional fee.) D Accident Assist -- The advisor can then locate and track your Safety and Security Services D Automatic Notification of the engine on and is parked to maintain the battery charge. 2-58 An advisor will be taken. D Stolen Vehicle Tracking -- Call the center at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888...