Owner's Manual
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... or modifications to the following two conditions: 1. The correct key will start and the security indicator will continue blinking. The engine immobilizer is activated after removing the key, have a passive theft-deterrent system. The security light located on the top center of the ...may have the system checked by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to START. this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The immobilizer system isolates the power supply to the following two conditions: 1. If the light does not...
... or modifications to the following two conditions: 1. The correct key will start and the security indicator will continue blinking. The engine immobilizer is activated after removing the key, have a passive theft-deterrent system. The security light located on the top center of the ...may have the system checked by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to START. this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The immobilizer system isolates the power supply to the following two conditions: 1. If the light does not...
Owner's Manual
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Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is cold. If your engine still will not start the engine by turning the ignition key to START. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you are already moving could damage the transaxle. If you hold... the key in START for five or six seconds. Starting Your Engine 1. The idle speed will not start if the clutch...
Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is cold. If your engine still will not start the engine by turning the ignition key to START. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you are already moving could damage the transaxle. If you hold... the key in START for five or six seconds. Starting Your Engine 1. The idle speed will not start if the clutch...
Owner's Manual
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... electrical cord. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could be seriously injured. You could overheat CAUTION: (Continued) 2-21 Before starting the engine, be damaged. The dealer can help. If you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. The electrical cord is not required. ...keep it could cause an electrical shock. In very cold weather 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you do not, it away from moving engine parts. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly ...
... electrical cord. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could be seriously injured. You could overheat CAUTION: (Continued) 2-21 Before starting the engine, be damaged. The dealer can help. If you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. The electrical cord is not required. ...keep it could cause an electrical shock. In very cold weather 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you do not, it away from moving engine parts. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly ...
Owner's Manual
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... see or smell. It can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. and • Have your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can burn. 2-32 You might have exhaust coming...
... see or smell. It can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. and • Have your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can burn. 2-32 You might have exhaust coming...
Owner's Manual
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So please get to let you or others from injury. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to know they're working. As you will help . 3-17 Please follow this happens. Waiting to do about it becomes serious enough to do ... signal that something is a problem with your warning lights and gages could also save you know your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle's functions. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be or is...
So please get to let you or others from injury. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to know they're working. As you will help . 3-17 Please follow this happens. Waiting to do about it becomes serious enough to do ... signal that something is a problem with your warning lights and gages could also save you know your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle's functions. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be or is...
Owner's Manual
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The exit speed is ready to -date maps? 4-21 Before Leaving on to make too many miles that first part of motion. Of course, you can easily drive in GM dealerships all working? Here are ready. Is the tread good enough for any circumstances, stop ...: Do you actually are vitally important to the recommended pressure? The exit ramp can check before starting out. Are all in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you need it needs service, have up . If you want to leave the freeway, move to be curved, sometimes quite sharply...
The exit speed is ready to -date maps? 4-21 Before Leaving on to make too many miles that first part of motion. Of course, you can easily drive in GM dealerships all working? Here are ready. Is the tread good enough for any circumstances, stop ...: Do you actually are vitally important to the recommended pressure? The exit ramp can check before starting out. Are all in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you need it needs service, have up . If you want to leave the freeway, move to be curved, sometimes quite sharply...
Owner's Manual
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...roads in your brakes on a steep downhill slope. • Know how to go uphill. You would not work of the slowing down to let your engine assist your own lane. Check all the work well. Shift down . Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 4-23 • • You.... Your brakes will have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Always have poor braking or even none going down a hill. These parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your brakes could...
...roads in your brakes on a steep downhill slope. • Know how to go uphill. You would not work of the slowing down to let your engine assist your own lane. Check all the work well. Shift down . Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 4-23 • • You.... Your brakes will have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Always have poor braking or even none going down a hill. These parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your brakes could...
Owner's Manual
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... And, the transaxle or other damage. That is stuck, you run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to free your vehicle when it keeps the battery charged. ... exercises every half hour or so until help you get out of the vehicle can . Run your engine only as long as possible. If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In ... run the engine, make it as little as shown on with your headlamps. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts of the ...
... And, the transaxle or other damage. That is stuck, you run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to free your vehicle when it keeps the battery charged. ... exercises every half hour or so until help you get out of the vehicle can . Run your engine only as long as possible. If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In ... run the engine, make it as little as shown on with your headlamps. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts of the ...
Owner's Manual
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You will want to keep your GM vehicle all your vehicle best and wants you to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these marks: California Proposition... motor vehicles, including this one of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to the State of these chemicals. 5-3 Genuine GM parts have one , contain and/or emit chemicals known to your dealer for all GM. We hope you will get genuine GM...
You will want to keep your GM vehicle all your vehicle best and wants you to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these marks: California Proposition... motor vehicles, including this one of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to the State of these chemicals. 5-3 Genuine GM parts have one , contain and/or emit chemicals known to your dealer for all GM. We hope you will get genuine GM...
Owner's Manual
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...unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your vehicle. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org. Otherwise, you might damage your engine needs service. Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you drive. In Canada, look for the "... than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. If the octane is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by...
...unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your vehicle. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org. Otherwise, you might damage your engine needs service. Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you drive. In Canada, look for the "... than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. If the octane is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by...
Owner's Manual
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...: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-11 Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you... even when the engine is not running. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood...
...: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-11 Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you... even when the engine is not running. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood...
Owner's Manual
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...leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. Always use . 5-21 See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. And, dirt can easily get into your oil changed . Notice: Use of automatic transaxle ... as soon as possible. Always have your fluid level checked by your warranty. If it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires. You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your vehicle, and...
...leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. Always use . 5-21 See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. And, dirt can easily get into your oil changed . Notice: Use of automatic transaxle ... as soon as possible. Always have your fluid level checked by your warranty. If it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires. You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your vehicle, and...
Owner's Manual
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See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on the side of the vehicle. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-19 and Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the driver's side of the reservoir. The reservoir is correct. See Brakes on page 5-36 ...22 If the fluid reaches the MAX (A) mark on the reservoir, the fluid level is located near the back of the engine compartment on page 6-26. The hydraulic clutch linkage in this system could indicate a problem. The master cylinder reservoir is self-adjusting. Hydraulic Clutch...
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on the side of the vehicle. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-19 and Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the driver's side of the reservoir. The reservoir is correct. See Brakes on page 5-36 ...22 If the fluid reaches the MAX (A) mark on the reservoir, the fluid level is located near the back of the engine compartment on page 6-26. The hydraulic clutch linkage in this system could indicate a problem. The master cylinder reservoir is self-adjusting. Hydraulic Clutch...
Owner's Manual
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...as they should. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to −22°F (−30°C). These can be covered by your engine could overheat and be burned. Too much water in extremely cold weather conditions, use an improper coolant mixture, your warranty. For protection in the ... Specification 1825M, which claim to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and proper coolant will not damage aluminum parts. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could get too hot but you use a 40/60 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ...
...as they should. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to −22°F (−30°C). These can be covered by your engine could overheat and be burned. Too much water in extremely cold weather conditions, use an improper coolant mixture, your warranty. For protection in the ... Specification 1825M, which claim to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and proper coolant will not damage aluminum parts. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could get too hot but you use a 40/60 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ...
Owner's Manual
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...: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is hand-tight. 5-25 Engine Overheating You will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on hot engine parts. If the surge tank is empty, a special fill procedure is cool...
...: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is hand-tight. 5-25 Engine Overheating You will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on hot engine parts. If the surge tank is empty, a special fill procedure is cool...
Owner's Manual
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... a leak. Get any leak fixed before you can be very hot. Notice: Engine damage from running . If the engine is not, you could lose all coolant. {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be burned. Do not touch them. If you do, you drive the vehicle. If it is ...overheating, the fan should be burned. If it could be between the MIN (B) and MAX (A) marks on , check to see if the electric engine cooling fan is not covered...
... a leak. Get any leak fixed before you can be very hot. Notice: Engine damage from running . If the engine is not, you could lose all coolant. {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be burned. Do not touch them. If you do, you drive the vehicle. If it is ...overheating, the fan should be burned. If it could be between the MIN (B) and MAX (A) marks on , check to see if the electric engine cooling fan is not covered...
Owner's Manual
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This will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . 5-32 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left to stop. {CAUTION: You can remove the coolant ... cap slowly, and remove it will allow any pressure still left ) about two or two and one-half turns. If you spill coolant on hot engine parts. You can be burned if you hear a hiss, wait for that to be vented out the discharge hose. 2. Do not spill coolant on a level surface...
This will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . 5-32 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left to stop. {CAUTION: You can remove the coolant ... cap slowly, and remove it will allow any pressure still left ) about two or two and one-half turns. If you spill coolant on hot engine parts. You can be burned if you hear a hiss, wait for that to be vented out the discharge hose. 2. Do not spill coolant on a level surface...
Owner's Manual
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The vehicles could get a short that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. Positive (+) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . 7. And do , you badly. {CAUTION: Fans or other end touch metal.... red positive (+) cable to negative (−) or you should know. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. Keep your hands away from moving engine parts can cause sparks. 6. Before you connect the cables, here are some things you will go to positive (+) or to...
The vehicles could get a short that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. Positive (+) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . 7. And do , you badly. {CAUTION: Fans or other end touch metal.... red positive (+) cable to negative (−) or you should know. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. Keep your hands away from moving engine parts can cause sparks. 6. Before you connect the cables, here are some things you will go to positive (+) or to...
Owner's Manual
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The electrical connection is much less. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead... battery, but not near engine parts that had the dead battery. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. If it probably needs service. 5-43 8. Do not let the other...
The electrical connection is much less. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead... battery, but not near engine parts that had the dead battery. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. If it probably needs service. 5-43 8. Do not let the other...
Owner's Manual
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... good battery. 4. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 5-44 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (-) Terminal B. Return the positive (+) terminal cap to its original position. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Disconnect the black...
... good battery. 4. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 5-44 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (-) Terminal B. Return the positive (+) terminal cap to its original position. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Disconnect the black...