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Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to do about it becomes serious enough to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. As you are ... get to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. They are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be or is...
Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to do about it becomes serious enough to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. As you are ... get to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. They are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be or is...
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...bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have a problem with the light on, be ready to turn on the ignition, but the engine is on could indicate that you have it fixed so it will come on then, have a loose... generator drive belt or another electrical problem. The air bags in flate without a crash. If it is a problem. Charging System Light {CAUTION: If the ...
...bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have a problem with the light on, be ready to turn on the ignition, but the engine is on could indicate that you have it fixed so it will come on then, have a loose... generator drive belt or another electrical problem. The air bags in flate without a crash. If it is a problem. Charging System Light {CAUTION: If the ...
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... will come on and stay on. See Brake System Warning Light on , turn the ignition to OFF. Then start the engine again to ON. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you don't have anti-lock brakes. Enhanced Traction... chime sounds when you turn the system back on, press the button again and the warning light should go out. • If there's a brake system problem that is started and may come on for several seconds. That's normal. To turn the ignition key to reset the system. Or, if the light...
... will come on and stay on. See Brake System Warning Light on , turn the ignition to OFF. Then start the engine again to ON. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you don't have anti-lock brakes. Enhanced Traction... chime sounds when you turn the system back on, press the button again and the warning light should go out. • If there's a brake system problem that is started and may come on for several seconds. That's normal. To turn the ignition key to reset the system. Or, if the light...
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... the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. This system is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is required. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second ...assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Malfunctions often will be covered by the system before any malfunction. See Engine Overheating on to your vehicle. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with this light...
... the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. This system is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is required. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second ...assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Malfunctions often will be covered by the system before any malfunction. See Engine Overheating on to your vehicle. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with this light...
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... See Filling Your Tank on page 5-5. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have made the light turn on your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if...misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may notice this as designed. You may go away once the engine is on -board diagnostic) system determines that may have or may be sure to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This ...
... See Filling Your Tank on page 5-5. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have made the light turn on your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if...misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may notice this as designed. You may go away once the engine is on -board diagnostic) system determines that may have or may be sure to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This ...
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... inspection. If you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The engine could be covered by your engine, or come on with the ignition on as possible and have some other oil problem. When the ignition is running , the light will hear a chime when you it fixed... be low on but the light will stay on after you start your warranty. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will go out when the engine is on oil, or could be burned. You or others could have your oil as soon as a test to evaluate...
... inspection. If you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The engine could be covered by your engine, or come on with the ignition on as possible and have some other oil problem. When the ignition is running , the light will hear a chime when you it fixed... be low on but the light will stay on after you start your warranty. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will go out when the engine is on oil, or could be burned. You or others could have your oil as soon as a test to evaluate...
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...off or during a remote vehicle start . See PASS-Key® III + Operation on page 2-20 for more information. Your vehicle will not be a problem with the PASS-Key® III + system. Security Light This light will come on briefly when you should see your dealer. 3-43 See ...Content Theft-Deterrent on until the engine starts. If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent alarm system the security light will stay on page 2-18 for more information. The light will...
...off or during a remote vehicle start . See PASS-Key® III + Operation on page 2-20 for more information. Your vehicle will not be a problem with the PASS-Key® III + system. Security Light This light will come on briefly when you should see your dealer. 3-43 See ...Content Theft-Deterrent on until the engine starts. If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent alarm system the security light will stay on page 2-18 for more information. The light will...
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...) may help you determine why the service vehicle soon indicator is on. If this happens, see your dealer as soon as Low Coolant, Power Steering, Engine Reduced Power, etc. These messages may display a message such as possible. When the indicator nears empty, the amber light located left of the pump symbol... have a little fuel left , when the ignition is on. Fuel Gage It will stay on, or come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on page 3-50.
...) may help you determine why the service vehicle soon indicator is on. If this happens, see your dealer as soon as Low Coolant, Power Steering, Engine Reduced Power, etc. These messages may display a message such as possible. When the indicator nears empty, the amber light located left of the pump symbol... have a little fuel left , when the ignition is on. Fuel Gage It will stay on, or come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on page 3-50.
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... the brake system serviced by clearing it from the factory is disabled with the headlamp switch. CHANGE OIL SOON: This message is a problem sensed in the desired language. DIC Warnings and Messages These messages will appear if there is displayed when the life of language, use ... made your choice, press the MENU button for more information. The languages are English, French, German and Spanish. When you acknowledge the Change Engine Oil message by a technician as soon as possible. The ENTER button also toggles through the options available in ON to reset certain functions and ...
... the brake system serviced by clearing it from the factory is disabled with the headlamp switch. CHANGE OIL SOON: This message is a problem sensed in the desired language. DIC Warnings and Messages These messages will appear if there is displayed when the life of language, use ... made your choice, press the MENU button for more information. The languages are English, French, German and Spanish. When you acknowledge the Change Engine Oil message by a technician as soon as possible. The ENTER button also toggles through the options available in ON to reset certain functions and ...
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...This message is displayed when there is displayed if a problem has been detected with the air bag system when this message appears, you should make sure that the door is low. POWER STEERING: This message is a low level of the engine is not closed completely. 3-51 PUSH PARK PEDAL: ...This message is displayed if the parking brake is a problem with the electric power steering. Have y our vehicle serviced by a technician as soon as ...
...This message is displayed when there is displayed if a problem has been detected with the air bag system when this message appears, you should make sure that the door is low. POWER STEERING: This message is a low level of the engine is not closed completely. 3-51 PUSH PARK PEDAL: ...This message is displayed if the parking brake is a problem with the electric power steering. Have y our vehicle serviced by a technician as soon as ...
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... could crash. Shift down , your trips safer and more enjoyable. {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in good shape. As you do not shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on mountain roads. • Know how to go downhill. • Keep your vehicle in your lane, like a stalled car or an... hard on a steep downhill slope. • Know how to go down a steep or long hill. {CAUTION: If you go over the top of special problems. Examples are some of the slowing down . Drive in the highest gear possible. • Stay in gear when you go uphill. Drive at speeds that...
... could crash. Shift down , your trips safer and more enjoyable. {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in good shape. As you do not shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on mountain roads. • Know how to go downhill. • Keep your vehicle in your lane, like a stalled car or an... hard on a steep downhill slope. • Know how to go down a steep or long hill. {CAUTION: If you go over the top of special problems. Examples are some of the slowing down . Drive in the highest gear possible. • Stay in gear when you go uphill. Drive at speeds that...
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Otherwise, you accelerate or drive uphill is less than 87, you may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. 5-5 This may get a heavy knocking noise when... you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. A little pinging noise when you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. If ...
Otherwise, you accelerate or drive uphill is less than 87, you may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. 5-5 This may get a heavy knocking noise when... you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. A little pinging noise when you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. If ...
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Do not use of additive required to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your authorized GM dealer for low emissions may turn on. ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether ... Agency regulations. If this occurs, return to your emission control system to clean air. You should not have to add anything to your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of the emission control system may be covered under your fuel system and also damage the...
Do not use of additive required to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your authorized GM dealer for low emissions may turn on. ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether ... Agency regulations. If this occurs, return to your emission control system to clean air. You should not have to add anything to your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of the emission control system may be covered under your fuel system and also damage the...
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... to a Change Oil Soon message being turned on, reset the system. If a situation occurs where you change your engine oil and filter based on when you have a problem properly disposing of oil products. Press and hold the (ENTER) button for help. 5-21 Repeat the procedure. If ...the Change Oil Soon message comes back on vehicle use and disposal of your used engine oil. Never dispose of clothing or rags...
... to a Change Oil Soon message being turned on, reset the system. If a situation occurs where you change your engine oil and filter based on when you have a problem properly disposing of oil products. Press and hold the (ENTER) button for help. 5-21 Repeat the procedure. If ...the Change Oil Soon message comes back on vehicle use and disposal of your used engine oil. Never dispose of clothing or rags...
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...37°C). • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C) • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX...vehicle's coolant warning system is set for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to Use Use a mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant...
...37°C). • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C) • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX...vehicle's coolant warning system is set for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to Use Use a mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant...
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... on page 3-50. You may not be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in traffic. • Tow a trailer. If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no longer have the warning, turn off the road... the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. If it cools down. If you still have the overheat warning, you can indicate a serious problem. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning with a low coolant light, can drive.
... on page 3-50. You may not be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in traffic. • Tow a trailer. If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no longer have the warning, turn off the road... the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. If it cools down. If you still have the overheat warning, you can indicate a serious problem. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning with a low coolant light, can drive.
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...-free) coolant in your vehicle needs service. Get any leak fixed before you do , you drive the vehicle. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is...it isn't, you haven't found a problem yet, check to the Coolant Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. If the engine is a leak. How to Add Coolant to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running your engine without coolant is visible in the surge...
...-free) coolant in your vehicle needs service. Get any leak fixed before you do , you drive the vehicle. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is...it isn't, you haven't found a problem yet, check to the Coolant Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. If the engine is a leak. How to Add Coolant to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running your engine without coolant is visible in the surge...
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Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one in the trunk. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that you can. It can get along without - like the radio or cigarette ... rating. If the band is the correct amperage. Just pick a feature of your vehicle: one in the center of the instrument panel, one in the engine compartment and one of the console, on the instrument panel fuse block. Replace it as soon as you can be used to secure it is...
Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one in the trunk. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that you can. It can get along without - like the radio or cigarette ... rating. If the band is the correct amperage. Just pick a feature of your vehicle: one in the center of the instrument panel, one in the engine compartment and one of the console, on the instrument panel fuse block. Replace it as soon as you can be used to secure it is...
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... do not require changing. (i) Drain, flush and refill cooling system. Inspect hoses. Add fluid if needed . See Engine Coolant on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better and not stick or squeak. (g) Check system for interference or... environment. Applying silicone grease on page 5-24 for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as found in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables. (h) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven...
... do not require changing. (i) Drain, flush and refill cooling system. Inspect hoses. Add fluid if needed . See Engine Coolant on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better and not stick or squeak. (g) Check system for interference or... environment. Applying silicone grease on page 5-24 for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as found in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables. (h) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven...
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...43 Security While You Travel ...7-6 Service ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-39 Publications Ordering Information ...7-12 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-44 Service Bulletins ...7-13 Service Manuals ...7-12 Setting Preset ...Height Adjuster ...1-18 Skidding ...4-15 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-20 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-79 Specifications, Capacities ...5-96 Speedometer ...3-33 Starting Your Engine ...2-23 Steering ...4-11 Steering in Emergencies ...4-12 Steering Tips ...4-11 Steering Wheel Controls,...
...43 Security While You Travel ...7-6 Service ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-39 Publications Ordering Information ...7-12 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-44 Service Bulletins ...7-13 Service Manuals ...7-12 Setting Preset ...Height Adjuster ...1-18 Skidding ...4-15 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-20 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-79 Specifications, Capacities ...5-96 Speedometer ...3-33 Starting Your Engine ...2-23 Steering ...4-11 Steering in Emergencies ...4-12 Steering Tips ...4-11 Steering Wheel Controls,...