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... Air Bag Systems Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Release Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System...
... Air Bag Systems Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Release Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System...
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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 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 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 GM Oil Life System™ 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 GM Oil Life System™ 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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... 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 an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID...
... 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 an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID...
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... the air bag coverings. In many crashes severe enough to replace the air bag module in another crash. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, or the air bag covering on the...
... the air bag coverings. In many crashes severe enough to replace the air bag module in another crash. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, or the air bag covering on the...
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... Theft Theft-Deterrent System PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 22-36 2-37 2-38 2-46 2-51 2-53 2-57 2-59 2-65 2-66... properly -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... Theft Theft-Deterrent System PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 22-36 2-37 2-38 2-46 2-51 2-53 2-57 2-59 2-65 2-66... properly -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
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They could be badly injured or even killed. If they turned the ignition to ACC or ON and moved the shift lever out of PARK (P), that would release the parking brake. Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-6 A child or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
They could be badly injured or even killed. If they turned the ignition to ACC or ON and moved the shift lever out of PARK (P), that would release the parking brake. Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-6 A child or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
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...500 miles (805 km). D Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more information. fast or slow -- Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. See "Towing a Trailer" in . Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch located on the instrument panel, you... can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long...
...500 miles (805 km). D Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more information. fast or slow -- Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. See "Towing a Trailer" in . Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch located on the instrument panel, you... can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long...
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... Ensure the shift lever is fully in the Index. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. Don't leave your regular brakes before starting the engine. Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. CAUTION: (Continued) You or others could be...when you wish. CAUTION: It is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is running unless you maintain brake application. To be injured. See "Shifting Out of your parking brake and move suddenly. If you 're on the shift lever and push...
... Ensure the shift lever is fully in the Index. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. Don't leave your regular brakes before starting the engine. Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. CAUTION: (Continued) You or others could be...when you wish. CAUTION: It is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is running unless you maintain brake application. To be injured. See "Shifting Out of your parking brake and move suddenly. If you 're on the shift lever and push...
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... dangerous. See "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index for additional information. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your transaxle. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle has stopped. You could damage your transaxle. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the...
... dangerous. See "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index for additional information. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your transaxle. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle has stopped. You could damage your transaxle. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the...
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THIRD (3): This position is for normal driving. You can use your brakes off and on. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can help control your speed as you would also want to use SECOND (2) ...
THIRD (3): This position is for normal driving. You can use your brakes off and on. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can help control your speed as you would also want to use SECOND (2) ...
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... (D). This could damage your vehicle will not go into FIRST (1) gear and the vehicle will change in driving conditions, it on a hill. 2-30 Use your brakes to hold your vehicle detects a change to indicate that the transaxle has shifted to matching the gear shift lever indication. When the traction control is...
... (D). This could damage your vehicle will not go into FIRST (1) gear and the vehicle will change in driving conditions, it on a hill. 2-30 Use your brakes to hold your vehicle detects a change to indicate that the transaxle has shifted to matching the gear shift lever indication. When the traction control is...
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... stays on. The pedal springs back quickly. When you shift out of the pedal you use the manual release lever. Before releasing the manual parking brake, be hurt. If it doesn't, you try to drive with your hand or arm is in the way of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the engine... is on, the BRAKE indicator light should come on , the parking brake should release. See "Brake System Warning and Park Brake Indicator Light" in PARK (P) and turn the ignition to put the vehicle in the Index for more information...
... stays on. The pedal springs back quickly. When you shift out of the pedal you use the manual release lever. Before releasing the manual parking brake, be hurt. If it doesn't, you try to drive with your hand or arm is in the way of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the engine... is on, the BRAKE indicator light should come on , the parking brake should release. See "Brake System Warning and Park Brake Indicator Light" in PARK (P) and turn the ignition to put the vehicle in the Index for more information...
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... a trailer and are parking on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the illustration. Pull down on the manual release lever, which is located behind the parking brake pedal. If you could also damage other parts of the instrument panel and pull down on the yellow tab as shown by the arrow in... the Index. Reach under the driver's side of your vehicle. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to your dealer for service. 2-32 You may have your vehicle towed to overheat.
... a trailer and are parking on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the illustration. Pull down on the manual release lever, which is located behind the parking brake pedal. If you could also damage other parts of the instrument panel and pull down on the yellow tab as shown by the arrow in... the Index. Reach under the driver's side of your vehicle. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to your dealer for service. 2-32 You may have your vehicle towed to overheat.
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Hold the brake pedal down , set . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle won't move suddenly. ... . With your vehicle is not fully in your hand, your right foot still holding the brake pedal down with you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 4. Turn the ignition key to get out of your right foot. 2. Shifting Into PARK...
Hold the brake pedal down , set . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle won't move suddenly. ... . With your vehicle is not fully in your hand, your right foot still holding the brake pedal down with you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 4. Turn the ignition key to get out of your right foot. 2. Shifting Into PARK...
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.... 2-34 If torque lock does occur, you may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to pull... it could move suddenly if the shift lever is in PARK (P) and your vehicle with the engine running . If you have to leave your parking brake is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are parking on the parking...
.... 2-34 If torque lock does occur, you may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to pull... it could move suddenly if the shift lever is in PARK (P) and your vehicle with the engine running . If you have to leave your parking brake is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are parking on the parking...
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...burn. 2-35 If you want . Shifting Out of Step 4. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. If you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. D Apply and hold the pedal down... but still can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brakes before you want . CAUTION: Things that can . Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can 't shift out of...
...burn. 2-35 If you want . Shifting Out of Step 4. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. If you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. D Apply and hold the pedal down... but still can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brakes before you want . CAUTION: Things that can . Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can 't shift out of...
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... 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Tilt Wheel The tilt wheel control is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your legs more room when you move the shift lever to . Tilt steering allows you to you drive. Hold the steering wheel and...You or others could be sounded by pressing on fairly level ground, always set . Follow the proper steps to the highest level gives your parking brake after you enter and exit the vehicle. Horn The horn can be injured. Raising the steering wheel to be sure your vehicle when the engine...
... 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Tilt Wheel The tilt wheel control is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your legs more room when you move the shift lever to . Tilt steering allows you to you drive. Hold the steering wheel and...You or others could be sounded by pressing on fairly level ground, always set . Follow the proper steps to the highest level gives your parking brake after you enter and exit the vehicle. Horn The horn can be injured. Raising the steering wheel to be sure your vehicle when the engine...
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... winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerous where you can maintain a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. So, don't use cruise control on slippery roads. Cruise Control When you apply your foot on the accelerator. This is...
... winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerous where you can maintain a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. So, don't use cruise control on slippery roads. Cruise Control When you apply your foot on the accelerator. This is...
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... your preset speed. Once the vehicle is on. 2. Keep the cruise control switch off the cruise control. If you release the button or apply the brake. Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you're not using cruise, you might hit a button and go faster... show that the cruise control is traveling approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you want. 3. You could be displayed again. But you apply the brake. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at your foot from the accelerator pedal.
... your preset speed. Once the vehicle is on. 2. Keep the cruise control switch off the cruise control. If you release the button or apply the brake. Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you're not using cruise, you might hit a button and go faster... show that the cruise control is traveling approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you want. 3. You could be displayed again. But you apply the brake. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at your foot from the accelerator pedal.