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... of the gages shows there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. As you will help . Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you know they're working. When one of the ... gages. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that something is wrong before it . Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do repairs can be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's...
... of the gages shows there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. As you will help . Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you know they're working. When one of the ... gages. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that something is wrong before it . Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do repairs can be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's...
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...exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. The Check Engine light comes on , after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy... also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Notice: If you keep driving...
...exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. The Check Engine light comes on , after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy... also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Notice: If you keep driving...
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...running. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light doesn't come on and the engine is possible. 3-41 Avoiding steep uphill grades. Find a safe place to fully install the cap. A few driving trips with... the cap properly installed should come on page 5-7. If you it is working, when the ignition is on , as a check to show you are ...
...running. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light doesn't come on and the engine is possible. 3-41 Avoiding steep uphill grades. Find a safe place to fully install the cap. A few driving trips with... the cap properly installed should come on page 5-7. If you it is working, when the ignition is on , as a check to show you are ...
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...few driving trips should turn on -board diagnostic) system determines that may go away once the engine is on or not working properly. If none of the above steps have made the light turn the light off. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical... as designed. If so, your battery has run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will not pass this inspection if the Check Engine light is warmed up , stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These ...
...few driving trips should turn on -board diagnostic) system determines that may go away once the engine is on or not working properly. If none of the above steps have made the light turn the light off. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical... as designed. If so, your battery has run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will not pass this inspection if the Check Engine light is warmed up , stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These ...
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... you are driving. {CAUTION: Don't keep it lubricated. Check your oil as soon as a test to your oil pressure, this light may stay on for a moment. Have it 's working. If it doesn't come on as possible and have your engine quickly enough to RUN. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on ...keep driving if the oil pressure is normal. 3-43 This indicates that it may come on but the engine is not going through your vehicle serviced. The engine could be burned. The oil light could have some other situations: Notice: Damage to show you it fixed right away. This is...
... you are driving. {CAUTION: Don't keep it lubricated. Check your oil as soon as a test to your oil pressure, this light may stay on for a moment. Have it 's working. If it doesn't come on as possible and have your engine quickly enough to RUN. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on ...keep driving if the oil pressure is normal. 3-43 This indicates that it may come on but the engine is not going through your vehicle serviced. The engine could be burned. The oil light could have some other situations: Notice: Damage to show you it fixed right away. This is...
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...vehicle. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may not have anti-lock brakes. If your engine stops, you do , the pedal may even notice that will be harder to stop and the ... the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will wear out much faster if you will check itself. That means better braking and longer brake life. You may take longer to push. This...on the instrument panel will use it may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light on , and you begin to push down. Avoid needless heavy braking. When you 're driving,...
...vehicle. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may not have anti-lock brakes. If your engine stops, you do , the pedal may even notice that will be harder to stop and the ... the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will wear out much faster if you will check itself. That means better braking and longer brake life. You may take longer to push. This...on the instrument panel will use it may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light on , and you begin to push down. Avoid needless heavy braking. When you 're driving,...
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...contact with the vehicle. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you start down a long or steep downgrade. Check with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. So, when you may need a different turn signal ... your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to come in THIRD (3) instead of engine and transaxle overheating. If you don't shift down and reduce your brakes so much that ...flash, telling other objects. The arrows on the trailer are not. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. On a long uphill grade, shift down , you are still working . When towing a trailer, ...
...contact with the vehicle. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you start down a long or steep downgrade. Check with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. So, when you may need a different turn signal ... your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to come in THIRD (3) instead of engine and transaxle overheating. If you don't shift down and reduce your brakes so much that ...flash, telling other objects. The arrows on the trailer are not. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. On a long uphill grade, shift down , you are still working . When towing a trailer, ...
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... must change your oil is changed . Anytime your oil at the proper level. Press the options button on the DIC until ENGINE OIL MONITOR appears on . It is also important to check your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON message appearing on mileage. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the... oil life system to work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. A CHANGE OIL SOON light will indicate that an oil change is required. It is possible that, if you know when to change the engine oil and filter. To reset the GM Oil Life System, after the oil has...
... must change your oil is changed . Anytime your oil at the proper level. Press the options button on the DIC until ENGINE OIL MONITOR appears on . It is also important to check your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON message appearing on mileage. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the... oil life system to work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. A CHANGE OIL SOON light will indicate that an oil change is required. It is possible that, if you know when to change the engine oil and filter. To reset the GM Oil Life System, after the oil has...
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... Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50,000 km). ...Allow the engine to cool two to Check and Add Oil Park the vehicle on the driver's side of the oil fill hole. Clean the area around the oil fi...
... Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50,000 km). ...Allow the engine to cool two to Check and Add Oil Park the vehicle on the driver's side of the oil fill hole. Clean the area around the oil fi...
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... proper coolant, you wouldn't get too hot but you don't have your dealer check your engine could be dangerous. Notice: If you use only DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant. Help keep the proper engine temperature. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system. In addition,...additives which won't damage aluminum parts. If you or others could get the overheat warning. Let the warning lights and gages work as alcohol, can be burned. Your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Damage caused by the use this coolant mixture, you don't need to...
... proper coolant, you wouldn't get too hot but you don't have your dealer check your engine could be dangerous. Notice: If you use only DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant. Help keep the proper engine temperature. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system. In addition,...additives which won't damage aluminum parts. If you or others could get the overheat warning. Let the warning lights and gages work as alcohol, can be burned. Your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Damage caused by the use this coolant mixture, you don't need to...
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...For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on location. Occasionally check the coolant level in the front of the engine compartment on hot engine parts. You will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator ...pressure cap -- when the engine and radiator are hot enough. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 5-32. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-39 and Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on the radiator filler neck. Radiator Pressure...
...For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on location. Occasionally check the coolant level in the front of the engine compartment on hot engine parts. You will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator ...pressure cap -- when the engine and radiator are hot enough. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 5-32. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-39 and Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on the radiator filler neck. Radiator Pressure...
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... mileage at this time the system must be changed . See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-15. 6-5 Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as possible within the next two times you are driving... under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that the failure to perform this maintenance item will be indicated can vary considerably. Based on mileage. Reset the system. A CHANGE OIL SOON light...
... mileage at this time the system must be changed . See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-15. 6-5 Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as possible within the next two times you are driving... under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that the failure to perform this maintenance item will be indicated can vary considerably. Based on mileage. Reset the system. A CHANGE OIL SOON light...
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...Chains, Tires ...CHANGE OIL SOON ...CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE ...Check Engine Light ...Check Engine Light ...CHECK GAS CAP ...CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ...Checking Coolant ...Checking Engine Oil ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Older ...
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...Chains, Tires ...CHANGE OIL SOON ...CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE ...Check Engine Light ...Check Engine Light ...CHECK GAS CAP ...CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ...Checking Coolant ...Checking Engine Oil ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Older ...
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... ...Emergency Trunk Release Handle ...Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...Coolant ...Cooling System Inspection ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Oil ...Overheating ...Starting ...Supercharger Oil ...Engine Coolant Level Check ...Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing ...Engine Oil Additives ...5-99 5-99 5-99 5-99 5-99 2-11...
... ...Emergency Trunk Release Handle ...Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...Coolant ...Cooling System Inspection ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Oil ...Overheating ...Starting ...Supercharger Oil ...Engine Coolant Level Check ...Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing ...Engine Oil Additives ...5-99 5-99 5-99 5-99 5-99 2-11...
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... HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED ...3-70 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...3-19 Heated Seats ...1-5 Highbeam On Light ...3-44 Highway Hypnosis ...4-26 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-26 Hitches ...4-40 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-5 HOT COOLANT ...3-70 HOT ENGINE OIL. REDUCE SPEED ...3-71 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-39 Fuel ...3-44 Speedometer ...3-33 Tachometer ...3-33 Gasoline ...5-4 Octane...
... HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED ...3-70 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...3-19 Heated Seats ...1-5 Highbeam On Light ...3-44 Highway Hypnosis ...4-26 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-26 Hitches ...4-40 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-5 HOT COOLANT ...3-70 HOT ENGINE OIL. REDUCE SPEED ...3-71 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-39 Fuel ...3-44 Speedometer ...3-33 Tachometer ...3-33 Gasoline ...5-4 Octane...
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... to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-42 How to Check ...5-24, 5-69 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 Hydroplaning ...4-22 I If If If If If If If No Steam is Coming From Your Engine ...Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ...the HUD Image Is Not Clear ...the Light is... Flashing ...the Light Is On Steady...
... to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-42 How to Check ...5-24, 5-69 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 Hydroplaning ...4-22 I If If If If If If If No Steam is Coming From Your Engine ...Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ...the HUD Image Is Not Clear ...the Light is... Flashing ...the Light Is On Steady...
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Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-14 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-16 Part E - Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Part C - Maintenance Record ...6-17 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-5 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive ....com ...7-3 N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-105 O Odometer ...3-33 Off-Road Recovery ...4-16 Oil Engine ...5-16 Pressure Light ...3-43 Supercharger, Engine ...5-21 Older Children, Restraints ...1-29 Online Owner Center ...7-3 OnStar® Personal Calling ...2-36 OnStar® Services ...2-35 9 Maintenance...
Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-14 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-16 Part E - Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Part C - Maintenance Record ...6-17 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-5 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive ....com ...7-3 N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-105 O Odometer ...3-33 Off-Road Recovery ...4-16 Oil Engine ...5-16 Pressure Light ...3-43 Supercharger, Engine ...5-21 Older Children, Restraints ...1-29 Online Owner Center ...7-3 OnStar® Personal Calling ...2-36 OnStar® Services ...2-35 9 Maintenance...
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... STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE ...3-85 STABILITY CONTROL OFF ...3-85 Starter Switch Check ...6-12 STARTING DISABLED DUE TO ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL ...3-86 STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM ...3-86 Starting Your Engine ...2-19 Steering ...4-14 Steering in Emergencies ...4-15 Steering, Suspension ...2-37 2-36 2-36 5-87 5-88 4-32 2-13 2-37 2-39 T 3800 V6 Engine ...5-12 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine ...5-14 Tachometer ...3-33 Taillamps Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5-64 TCS Warning Light ...3-38 Temperature ...3-27 THEFT SYSTEM NOT PROGRAMMED ...3-86 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...3-128 Theft-Deterrent...
... STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE ...3-85 STABILITY CONTROL OFF ...3-85 Starter Switch Check ...6-12 STARTING DISABLED DUE TO ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL ...3-86 STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM ...3-86 Starting Your Engine ...2-19 Steering ...4-14 Steering in Emergencies ...4-15 Steering, Suspension ...2-37 2-36 2-36 5-87 5-88 4-32 2-13 2-37 2-39 T 3800 V6 Engine ...5-12 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine ...5-14 Tachometer ...3-33 Taillamps Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5-64 TCS Warning Light ...3-38 Temperature ...3-27 THEFT SYSTEM NOT PROGRAMMED ...3-86 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...3-128 Theft-Deterrent...
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... System Inspection ...6-15 Tilt Wheel ...3-5 Tire Inflation Check ...6-10 Tires ...5-68 Buying New Tires ...5-73 Chains ...5-77...Balance ...5-75 Wheel Replacement ...5-75 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-72 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ...2-21 Top Strap ...1-39 Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-40 Torque Lock ...2-29 Total ...OFF ...3-87 Trailer Brakes ...4-40 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ...5-24 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ...2-22 Transmission Up-Shift Light ...3-35 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ...7-10 Transportation Options ...7-8 Trunk ...2-10 Trunk Assist ...
... System Inspection ...6-15 Tilt Wheel ...3-5 Tire Inflation Check ...6-10 Tires ...5-68 Buying New Tires ...5-73 Chains ...5-77...Balance ...5-75 Wheel Replacement ...5-75 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-72 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ...2-21 Top Strap ...1-39 Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-40 Torque Lock ...2-29 Total ...OFF ...3-87 Trailer Brakes ...4-40 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ...5-24 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ...2-22 Transmission Up-Shift Light ...3-35 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ...7-10 Transportation Options ...7-8 Trunk ...2-10 Trunk Assist ...
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... ...5-98 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-98 Vehicle Storage ...5-48 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-29 Visor Vanity Mirror ...2-13 Visors ...2-13 W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-31 Warnings ...3-65 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-65 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Warnings (cont.) Other Warning Devices ...3-5 Safety ...75 Replacement ...5-75 When to Add ...5-43 When to Add Engine Oil ...5-17 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ...5-20 When to Check ...5-21, 5-69 When to Check and Change ...5-24 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-42 When You Are Ready to Leave...
... ...5-98 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-98 Vehicle Storage ...5-48 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-29 Visor Vanity Mirror ...2-13 Visors ...2-13 W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-31 Warnings ...3-65 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-65 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Warnings (cont.) Other Warning Devices ...3-5 Safety ...75 Replacement ...5-75 When to Add ...5-43 When to Add Engine Oil ...5-17 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ...5-20 When to Check ...5-21, 5-69 When to Check and Change ...5-24 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-42 When You Are Ready to Leave...