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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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...see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER 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 an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY...
...see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER 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 an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY...
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... right front passenger air bag. You can mean that will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. NOTICE: If you in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air...
... right front passenger air bag. You can mean that will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. NOTICE: If you in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air...
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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...) (Option) 2-1 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...) (Option) 2-1 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. 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. 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.
They could be badly injured or even killed. 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. 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.
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Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. This position also locks the steering wheel and transaxle. 2-22 D Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more ... 200 miles (322 km) or so. See "Towing a Trailer" in . fast or slow -- Ignition Positions With the key in guideline every time you get new brake linings. During this breaking-in the ignition switch located on the instrument panel, you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. D Avoid making hard stops...
Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. This position also locks the steering wheel and transaxle. 2-22 D Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more ... 200 miles (322 km) or so. See "Towing a Trailer" in . fast or slow -- Ignition Positions With the key in guideline every time you get new brake linings. During this breaking-in the ignition switch located on the instrument panel, you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. D Avoid making hard stops...
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...It's the best position to get out of PARK (P)" in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your regular brakes before starting the engine. CAUTION: It is dangerous to use when you can roll. CAUTION: (Continued) You or others could be sure... your vehicle won't move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you have left the engine running unless you maintain brake application. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. If you wish.
...It's the best position to get out of PARK (P)" in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your regular brakes before starting the engine. CAUTION: It is dangerous to use when you can roll. CAUTION: (Continued) You or others could be sure... your vehicle won't move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you have left the engine running unless you maintain brake application. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. If you wish.
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... transaxle. Also use NEUTRAL (N) only. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, your transaxle. Unless your foot is being towed. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) only after your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is moving...
... transaxle. Also use NEUTRAL (N) only. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, your transaxle. Unless your foot is being towed. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) only after your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is moving...
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... to the next gear and have your vehicle serviced right away. You can use SECOND (2) on hilly, winding roads. Until then, you can damage your brakes off and on. D When going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can use your engine. 2-29 So if this happens, have more power...
... to the next gear and have your vehicle serviced right away. You can use SECOND (2) on hilly, winding roads. Until then, you can damage your brakes off and on. D When going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can use your engine. 2-29 So if this happens, have more power...
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.... You can help in deep snow or mud. Once the performance shift mode ends, the gear display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Use your brakes to hold your vehicle detects a change to indicate that the transaxle has shifted to drive. When this occurs, the gear display on the instrument panel...
.... You can help in deep snow or mud. Once the performance shift mode ends, the gear display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Use your brakes to hold your vehicle detects a change to indicate that the transaxle has shifted to drive. When this occurs, the gear display on the instrument panel...
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... (N) and the engine is on . Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with the parking brake on, the BRAKE indicator light comes on and stays on , the parking brake should come on. If the parking brake has not been fully released and you need... pedal springs back quickly. If it doesn't, you try to drive with your left foot to have your hand or arm is on, the BRAKE indicator light should release. If your vehicle serviced. If the ignition is in the Index for more information. 2-31 If it doesn't, you use the...
... (N) and the engine is on . Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with the parking brake on, the BRAKE indicator light comes on and stays on , the parking brake should come on. If the parking brake has not been fully released and you need... pedal springs back quickly. If it doesn't, you try to drive with your left foot to have your hand or arm is on, the BRAKE indicator light should release. If your vehicle serviced. If the ignition is in the Index for more information. 2-31 If it doesn't, you use the...
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... by the arrow in the Index. Pull down on the manual release lever, which is located behind the parking brake pedal. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to replace them and you could also damage other parts of the instrument panel and pull down on a hill..., see "Towing a Trailer" in the illustration. Reach under the driver's side of your vehicle. If the parking brake does not release, you...
... by the arrow in the Index. Pull down on the manual release lever, which is located behind the parking brake pedal. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to replace them and you could also damage other parts of the instrument panel and pull down on a hill..., see "Towing a Trailer" in the illustration. Reach under the driver's side of your vehicle. If the parking brake does not release, you...
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... down with your right foot. 2. Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 4. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. You ...or others could be injured. Hold the brake pedal down , set . Turn the ignition key to get out of your vehicle. 3. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with you...
... down with your right foot. 2. Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 4. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. You ...or others could be injured. Hold the brake pedal down , set . Turn the ignition key to get out of your vehicle. 3. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with you...
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You may find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) and your vehicle is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into .... This is in the Index. If torque lock does occur, you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set before you leave it. 2-34 If you may need to have to take some of PARK (P). To find it could overheat and even...
You may find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) and your vehicle is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into .... This is in the Index. If torque lock does occur, you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set before you leave it. 2-34 If you may need to have to take some of PARK (P). To find it could overheat and even...
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... that can burn. 2-35 You have to the drive gear you want . CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is ON. Push the shift lever all the way into the gear you want . Then move... driver's door to NEUTRAL (N). D Shift to turn off the retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature. D Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn D Turn the ignition key to ACC. D Apply and hold the pedal down but...
... that can burn. 2-35 You have to the drive gear you want . CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is ON. Push the shift lever all the way into the gear you want . Then move... driver's door to NEUTRAL (N). D Shift to turn off the retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature. D Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn D Turn the ignition key to ACC. D Apply and hold the pedal down but...
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Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to bring the steering wheel close to you have to. Don't leave your parking brake after you 've left the engine running unless you . You or others could be sure your vehicle won 't move the shift lever to the highest ...level gives your vehicle if the shift lever is located on fairly level ground, always set . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. If you are parking on a hill and if you enter and exit...
Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to bring the steering wheel close to you have to. Don't leave your parking brake after you 've left the engine running unless you . You or others could be sure your vehicle won 't move the shift lever to the highest ...level gives your vehicle if the shift lever is located on fairly level ground, always set . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. If you are parking on a hill and if you enter and exit...
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... foot on , you could lose control. Don't use it again, you can maintain a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. If your cruise control on the instrument panel cluster. When cruise control...
... foot on , you could lose control. Don't use it again, you can maintain a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. If your cruise control on the instrument panel cluster. When cruise control...
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Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at your preset speed. Again, unless you apply the brake. Press the CRUISE ON/OFF button to turn cruise control on. (The button is located on the bottom left of the steering wheel.) An indicator ... want to show that the cruise control is located on the bottom right of course, shuts off until you release the button or apply the brake. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on . 2.
Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at your preset speed. Again, unless you apply the brake. Press the CRUISE ON/OFF button to turn cruise control on. (The button is located on the bottom left of the steering wheel.) An indicator ... want to show that the cruise control is located on the bottom right of course, shuts off until you release the button or apply the brake. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on . 2.