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Warning lights come on briefly when the engine is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Gages can be costly - and even ...they are familiar with this section, you should not be or is a problem with the vehicle. They can indicate when there may be or is a problem with the warning lights and gages. 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 know the vehicle's warning lights and gages. The pictures ...
Warning lights come on briefly when the engine is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Gages can be costly - and even ...they are familiar with this section, you should not be or is a problem with the vehicle. They can indicate when there may be or is a problem with the warning lights and gages. 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 know the vehicle's warning lights and gages. The pictures ...
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... on page 2-25 and Head-Up Display (HUD) on the steering wheel. This symbol can appear on the instrument panel if the vehicle has a supercharged engine and the shift lever is in flate without a crash. If the light does not come on then, have your vehicle serviced right away if... symbol will appear as a prompt to up-shift to RUN. The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when the ignition key is a problem.
... on page 2-25 and Head-Up Display (HUD) on the steering wheel. This symbol can appear on the instrument panel if the vehicle has a supercharged engine and the shift lever is in flate without a crash. If the light does not come on then, have your vehicle serviced right away if... symbol will appear as a prompt to up-shift to RUN. The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when the ignition key is a problem.
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...but it does not have the vehicle towed for several seconds. If the brake system warning light is a problem. The anti-lock brake system warning light will be ready to an accident. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...has brakes, but it does not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. That is normal. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there ...may be a problem with the brake system warning light on . If the light does not come on when the engine is on , the vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes....
...but it does not have the vehicle towed for several seconds. If the brake system warning light is a problem. The anti-lock brake system warning light will be ready to an accident. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...has brakes, but it does not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. That is normal. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there ...may be a problem with the brake system warning light on . If the light does not come on when the engine is on , the vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes....
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... If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. 3-42 This light will stay on , press the button again and the... warning light should go out. To turn the system back on . Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If the vehicle has a 3800 supercharged V6 engine and the Traction...
... If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. 3-42 This light will stay on , press the button again and the... warning light should go out. To turn the system back on . Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If the vehicle has a 3800 supercharged V6 engine and the Traction...
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... original tires with this light to your warranty. The check engine light comes on to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to assure that there is a problem and service is apparent. Malfunctions often will be covered by ...your vehicle. This may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem 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. ...
... original tires with this light to your warranty. The check engine light comes on to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to assure that there is a problem and service is apparent. Malfunctions often will be covered by ...your vehicle. This may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem 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. ...
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... inspection. 3-46 Poor fuel quality will not pass this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your engine not to run down. It will require at least one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. Here are some things... dealer can happen if you from getting a vehicle registration. 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 page 5-5. See Gasoline Octane on .
... inspection. 3-46 Poor fuel quality will not pass this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your engine not to run down. It will require at least one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. Here are some things... dealer can happen if you from getting a vehicle registration. 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 page 5-5. See Gasoline Octane on .
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Always follow the maintenance schedule in two other oil problem. The engine could also come on in this light may stay on when the engine is started, or it may come on for a moment. The oil light could be covered by your warranty. If it does not come on as ... vehicle serviced. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 3-16 for changing engine oil. You or others could have your engine can become so hot that oil is turned to indicate it lubricated. Oil Pressure Light If there is a problem with the fuse or bulb. The light will come on when the fog...
Always follow the maintenance schedule in two other oil problem. The engine could also come on in this light may stay on when the engine is started, or it may come on for a moment. The oil light could be covered by your warranty. If it does not come on as ... vehicle serviced. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 3-16 for changing engine oil. You or others could have your engine can become so hot that oil is turned to indicate it lubricated. Oil Pressure Light If there is a problem with the fuse or bulb. The light will come on when the fog...
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... concerning the vehicle. Press the options button again to advance to OFF or ON. 2. Press the options button to advance to start the engine from outside temperature automatically appears on the DIC screen. The remote start feature, this screen allows this mode, use the following procedure: 1.... FINISHED will appear on the next screen. The status of many of the vehicle using your remote keyless entry transmitter. If ON is a problem with Trip Computer) The Driver Information Center (DIC) control buttons and the message display screen are located above the radio. REMOTE START: If...
... concerning the vehicle. Press the options button again to advance to OFF or ON. 2. Press the options button to advance to start the engine from outside temperature automatically appears on the DIC screen. The remote start feature, this screen allows this mode, use the following procedure: 1.... FINISHED will appear on the next screen. The status of many of the vehicle using your remote keyless entry transmitter. If ON is a problem with Trip Computer) The Driver Information Center (DIC) control buttons and the message display screen are located above the radio. REMOTE START: If...
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.... In order to do this warning message and to acknowledge this the message must be acknowledged, will only make the message disappear, not the problem. To avoid added strain on the DIC. The vehicle can be cleared from the screen, press the set /reset button to clear it from... See DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. If the condition still exists, the message will turn back on . 3-69 This message comes on ...
.... In order to do this warning message and to acknowledge this the message must be acknowledged, will only make the message disappear, not the problem. To avoid added strain on the DIC. The vehicle can be cleared from the screen, press the set /reset button to clear it from... See DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. If the condition still exists, the message will turn back on . 3-69 This message comes on ...
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...set /reset button to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will sound for more information. See Engine Oil on page 5-14 and Scheduled Maintenance on with the generator and battery charging systems. Have the electrical system checked by acknowledging the...symbol comes on page 6-4 for three seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. This warning message indicates that there is a problem with the CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE warning message. See your GM dealer as soon as possible.
...set /reset button to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will sound for more information. See Engine Oil on page 5-14 and Scheduled Maintenance on with the generator and battery charging systems. Have the electrical system checked by acknowledging the...symbol comes on page 6-4 for three seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. This warning message indicates that there is a problem with the CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE warning message. See your GM dealer as soon as possible.
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...to display if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is not functioning properly. Press the set /reset button...acknowledge this message is turned on. This message will re-appear when the engine is displayed. SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak® Plus...key. This message will display only while the ignition is turned off the engine. The vehicle usually restarts; It will also appear on the PASS-Key... the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is in RUN. This warning message comes on page 3-42. A ...
...to display if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is not functioning properly. Press the set /reset button...acknowledge this message is turned on. This message will re-appear when the engine is displayed. SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak® Plus...key. This message will display only while the ignition is turned off the engine. The vehicle usually restarts; It will also appear on the PASS-Key... the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is in RUN. This warning message comes on page 3-42. A ...
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...will sound for two seconds. A chime will sound for three seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off . STARTING DISABLED DUE TO ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL This warning message comes on when there is a malfunction with Trip Computer) on ... the content theft-deterrent system and prevents the vehicle from starting . If the condition still exists, the message will not disappear until the problem is resolved. This message will only appear while the ignition is in DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on if the theft...
...will sound for two seconds. A chime will sound for three seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off . STARTING DISABLED DUE TO ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL This warning message comes on when there is a malfunction with Trip Computer) on ... the content theft-deterrent system and prevents the vehicle from starting . If the condition still exists, the message will not disappear until the problem is resolved. This message will only appear while the ignition is in DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on if the theft...
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...normal. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is not working, this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. The system operates only if it has a Traction Control System (TCS) that one or both of the front ... is active. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions. Traction Control System (TCS) If the vehicle has the 3800 Supercharged V6 engine, it senses that limits wheel spin. See Rocking Your Vehicle to lose traction. If there is especially useful in slippery road conditions, always leave...
...normal. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is not working, this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. The system operates only if it has a Traction Control System (TCS) that one or both of the front ... is active. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions. Traction Control System (TCS) If the vehicle has the 3800 Supercharged V6 engine, it senses that limits wheel spin. See Rocking Your Vehicle to lose traction. If there is especially useful in slippery road conditions, always leave...
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... gear. You could be alert. There could crash. You may see highway signs on two-lane roads in your engine and transaxle, and you go uphill. Your brakes will have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you can climb the hill better. • Stay in hills or mountains. Always... that warn of the road. • Know how to do all the work well. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads.
... gear. You could be alert. There could crash. You may see highway signs on two-lane roads in your engine and transaxle, and you go uphill. Your brakes will have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you can climb the hill better. • Stay in hills or mountains. Always... that warn of the road. • Know how to do all the work well. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads.
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... you accelerate or drive uphill is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. This does not indicate a problem exists or that identifies your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that a higher-octane fuel ...Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. If it can damage your engine. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to the outside of 91 or higher...
... you accelerate or drive uphill is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. This does not indicate a problem exists or that identifies your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that a higher-octane fuel ...Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. If it can damage your engine. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to the outside of 91 or higher...
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...parts. The malfunction indicator lamp may be available in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to help correct and prevent most cases, you use fuel ... emission control system performance may fail a smog-check test. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for service. In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may turn on fuels that meet U.S. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on...
...parts. The malfunction indicator lamp may be available in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to help correct and prevent most cases, you use fuel ... emission control system performance may fail a smog-check test. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for service. In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may turn on fuels that meet U.S. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on...
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... should let your dealer perform this maintenance. Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have a problem properly disposing of Oil to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center... your skin and could even cause cancer. When to the environment. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-12 for very long. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12. 5-19 Used oil can be unhealthy for help. If you change your own oil, be sure to a...
... should let your dealer perform this maintenance. Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have a problem properly disposing of Oil to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center... your skin and could even cause cancer. When to the environment. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-12 for very long. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12. 5-19 Used oil can be unhealthy for help. If you change your own oil, be sure to a...
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...240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant is a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. In addition, the engine coolant may cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind ...less than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at the dipstick hole to bring the level into the crosshatched area on the dipstick. 1. Engine Coolant The cooling system in this section. 4. If there is added. Do not overfill. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-...
...240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant is a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. In addition, the engine coolant may cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind ...less than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at the dipstick hole to bring the level into the crosshatched area on the dipstick. 1. Engine Coolant The cooling system in this section. 4. If there is added. Do not overfill. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-...
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...safe place in an emergency. You or others could be covered by your engine is no steam, the problem may not be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear no sign of the vehicle until there is ...burn you badly, even if you keep driving with no coolant, your engine catches fire because you open the hood. Sometimes the engine can indicate a serious problem. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. Notice: If your vehicle can be too...
...safe place in an emergency. You or others could be covered by your engine is no steam, the problem may not be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear no sign of the vehicle until there is ...burn you badly, even if you keep driving with no coolant, your engine catches fire because you open the hood. Sometimes the engine can indicate a serious problem. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. Notice: If your vehicle can be too...
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...cooling system can be burned if you have not found a problem yet, but you or others could be burned. If you spill coolant on hot engine parts. See Engine Coolant on a hot engine. Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid such as alcohol,...level in the coolant recovery tank is at the coolant recovery tank. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® engine coolant at the FULL COLD mark, start the vehicle. 5-32 Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will . Do not spill coolant on page 5-...
...cooling system can be burned if you have not found a problem yet, but you or others could be burned. If you spill coolant on hot engine parts. See Engine Coolant on a hot engine. Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid such as alcohol,...level in the coolant recovery tank is at the coolant recovery tank. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® engine coolant at the FULL COLD mark, start the vehicle. 5-32 Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will . Do not spill coolant on page 5-...