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...see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you will help . As you start the engine just to do repairs can be alarmed when this happens. Please follow this section, you locate them. 3-30 They are working. Warning lights come... get to increase or the down arrow decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with this manual's advice. y z (Temperature): Press the up arrow to know when there is wrong before it . Gages can signal that may ...
...see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you will help . As you start the engine just to do repairs can be alarmed when this happens. Please follow this section, you locate them. 3-30 They are working. Warning lights come... get to increase or the down arrow decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with this manual's advice. y z (Temperature): Press the up arrow to know when there is wrong before it . Gages can signal that may ...
Owner's Manual
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... If the TC (traction control) warning light stays on or comes on briefly when you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with the traction control system and, if equipped, the StabiliTrak® system. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 and StabiliTrak® System ...ready to reset the system. The TC (traction control) warning light will be a problem with your vehicle needs service. If the light still stays on or comes back on again while you are driving, your engine is not on when you are driving, stop carefully. If the light stays on ...
... If the TC (traction control) warning light stays on or comes on briefly when you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with the traction control system and, if equipped, the StabiliTrak® system. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 and StabiliTrak® System ...ready to reset the system. The TC (traction control) warning light will be a problem with your vehicle needs service. If the light still stays on or comes back on again while you are driving, your engine is not on when you are driving, stop carefully. If the light stays on ...
Owner's Manual
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... does not come on , also. If the gage pointer moves towards the H, the engine is too hot. You should stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible to avoid damage to have a problem with the cooling system. A warning chime will come on while you are driving, your... vehicle may be burned out. This reading indicates the same thing as a check to let you know that your GM dealer to the engine. See Engine Overheating on page 5-24. This...
... does not come on , also. If the gage pointer moves towards the H, the engine is too hot. You should stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible to avoid damage to have a problem with the cooling system. A warning chime will come on while you are driving, your... vehicle may be burned out. This reading indicates the same thing as a check to let you know that your GM dealer to the engine. See Engine Overheating on page 5-24. This...
Owner's Manual
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...Generation) and is also designed to assist your service technician in a failure to come on. The check engine light comes on as smoothly. This may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. Notice: If you turn your ignition on to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.... not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as a bulb check only. This may prevent more serious damage to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is apparent. This system is intended to produce a cleaner environment. Malfunctions ...
...Generation) and is also designed to assist your service technician in a failure to come on. The check engine light comes on as smoothly. This may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. Notice: If you turn your ignition on to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.... not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as a bulb check only. This may prevent more serious damage to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is apparent. This system is intended to produce a cleaner environment. Malfunctions ...
Owner's Manual
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... of fuel? If you have developed. See Gasoline Octane on -board diagnostic) system determines that may notice this inspection if the check engine light is on . It will require at least one or more of OBD system readiness, your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle ... inspect the emission control equipment on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is designed to fuel your electrical system may begin programs to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have recently replaced your battery or if your dealer can...
... of fuel? If you have developed. See Gasoline Octane on -board diagnostic) system determines that may notice this inspection if the check engine light is on . It will require at least one or more of OBD system readiness, your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle ... inspect the emission control equipment on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is designed to fuel your electrical system may begin programs to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have recently replaced your battery or if your dealer can...
Owner's Manual
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...right away. This light indicates that oil is normal. 3-42 Have it catches fire. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may blink on oil or could be a problem with the fuse or bulb. The repairs would not be burned. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the following situations:... not come on , there may be low on and off. Oil Pressure Light If the vehicle has an oil problem, this manual for changing engine oil. Check your warranty. This is not going through the engine quickly enough to show that it fixed right away. • Sometimes when the...
...right away. This light indicates that oil is normal. 3-42 Have it catches fire. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may blink on oil or could be a problem with the fuse or bulb. The repairs would not be burned. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the following situations:... not come on , there may be low on and off. Oil Pressure Light If the vehicle has an oil problem, this manual for changing engine oil. Check your warranty. This is not going through the engine quickly enough to show that it fixed right away. • Sometimes when the...
Owner's Manual
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Door Ajar Light When the ignition is on, this light will come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle. If the light stays on, a chime will sound indicating your windshield washer fluid is not in Park (P). You will hear a chime ...if a door is unlatched after the engine is started and the vehicle is low. Never drive with the trunk open. Try closing the trunk again. See Windshield Washer Fluid on . Service Vehicle...
Door Ajar Light When the ignition is on, this light will come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle. If the light stays on, a chime will sound indicating your windshield washer fluid is not in Park (P). You will hear a chime ...if a door is unlatched after the engine is started and the vehicle is low. Never drive with the trunk open. Try closing the trunk again. See Windshield Washer Fluid on . Service Vehicle...
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...base level or uplevel DIC, the buttons and modes available will toggle between displaying the outside air temperature is a problem with the system that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-71 for two minutes. It also displays warning messages if... a system problem is on. All messages will appear in the DIC display located in the bottom right corner of the...
...base level or uplevel DIC, the buttons and modes available will toggle between displaying the outside air temperature is a problem with the system that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-71 for two minutes. It also displays warning messages if... a system problem is on. All messages will appear in the DIC display located in the bottom right corner of the...
Owner's Manual
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...cannot be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. If there is a problem with your driving conditions. Option Menu Items (Uplevel Only) 4 (Option): Units Press the option button until the language screen displays. Your vehicle...'s charging system regulates voltage based on the display. Press this button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 for more information. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change your oil as soon ...
...cannot be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. If there is a problem with your driving conditions. Option Menu Items (Uplevel Only) 4 (Option): Units Press the option button until the language screen displays. Your vehicle...'s charging system regulates voltage based on the display. Press this button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 for more information. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change your oil as soon ...
Owner's Manual
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...gas cap is not on, or is on properly. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this problem could drain your GM dealer immediately. This message will re-appear when the engine is turned on . If the condition still exists, the message will continue to display for two seconds...to ensure that it is not fully tightened. Turn off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will display when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with the cap properly installed should turn off . This message will also re-display for two ...
...gas cap is not on, or is on properly. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this problem could drain your GM dealer immediately. This message will re-appear when the engine is turned on . If the condition still exists, the message will continue to display for two seconds...to ensure that it is not fully tightened. Turn off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will display when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with the cap properly installed should turn off . This message will also re-display for two ...
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... any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to display if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off . If changing the fuse does not correct the problem, see if the park lamp fuse is blown and replace the fuse if necessary. It will also re-display... 5-88 for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is in RUN. If the condition still exists, the message will display when there is a problem with the brake system has been detected. It will also re-display for two seconds if it from...
... any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to display if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off . If changing the fuse does not correct the problem, see if the park lamp fuse is blown and replace the fuse if necessary. It will also re-display... 5-88 for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is in RUN. If the condition still exists, the message will display when there is a problem with the brake system has been detected. It will also re-display for two seconds if it from...
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... the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off the engine. SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message will display if there has been a problem detected with the theft-deterrent system programmed in RUN. If the condition ... screen. however, you are driving, your vehicle needs service. It will continue to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine is a problem with StabiliTrak®. If this message and to your GM dealer as soon as possible and stop carefully. This message will also ...
... the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off the engine. SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message will display if there has been a problem detected with the theft-deterrent system programmed in RUN. If the condition ... screen. however, you are driving, your vehicle needs service. It will continue to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine is a problem with StabiliTrak®. If this message and to your GM dealer as soon as possible and stop carefully. This message will also ...
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...exist if this message is resolved. This message will display only while the ignition is in RUN, and will not disappear until the problem is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on until driving conditions change and StabiliTrak® is ...disabled due to assist you with directional control of the vehicle. Any of the engine is not active. This message cannot be acknowledged and cleared from the screen. STARTING DISABLED This message will display if the starting ...
...exist if this message is resolved. This message will display only while the ignition is in RUN, and will not disappear until the problem is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on until driving conditions change and StabiliTrak® is ...disabled due to assist you with directional control of the vehicle. Any of the engine is not active. This message cannot be acknowledged and cleared from the screen. STARTING DISABLED This message will display if the starting ...
Owner's Manual
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..., like a stalled car or an accident. • You may want to shift down a hill. They could get so hot that they would then have your engine running and your vehicle in hills or mountains. There could crash. You could be alert. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. • Know... all the work well. roads in gear when you go uphill. • Stay in your own lane when driving on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. You would not work of the road. Always have poor...
..., like a stalled car or an accident. • You may want to shift down a hill. They could get so hot that they would then have your engine running and your vehicle in hills or mountains. There could crash. You could be alert. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. • Know... all the work well. roads in gear when you go uphill. • Stay in your own lane when driving on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. You would not work of the road. Always have poor...
Owner's Manual
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...the instrument panel. Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 3800 V6 engine, use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher...fuel is considered normal. If your vehicle has the 3.6L V6 engine, use regular unleaded gasoline with your dealer before adding equipment to ...higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. If you might damage your engine. However, for best performance and for trailer towing...Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might damage your engine. Check with a posted octane of 87 or higher. This may wish ...
...the instrument panel. Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 3800 V6 engine, use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher...fuel is considered normal. If your vehicle has the 3.6L V6 engine, use regular unleaded gasoline with your dealer before adding equipment to ...higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. If you might damage your engine. However, for best performance and for trailer towing...Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might damage your engine. Check with a posted octane of 87 or higher. This may wish ...
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... performance may not be affected. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle experiences problems due to meet California Emission Standards, it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of additive required to other gasoline...to add anything to your emission control system to work properly. If it is designed to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from the Alliance of gasoline. Also, your GM dealer has additives that will operate satisfactorily on and...
... performance may not be affected. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle experiences problems due to meet California Emission Standards, it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of additive required to other gasoline...to add anything to your emission control system to work properly. If it is designed to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from the Alliance of gasoline. Also, your GM dealer has additives that will operate satisfactorily on and...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's side of used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of the vehicle. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter What to RUN. 2. Never dispose of water. Do not let used engine oil. After changing the engine oil, reset the system by putting it in the engine compartment on when you start the vehicle. Repeat the...
... the driver's side of used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of the vehicle. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter What to RUN. 2. Never dispose of water. Do not let used engine oil. After changing the engine oil, reset the system by putting it in the engine compartment on when you start the vehicle. Repeat the...
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If there is a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Protect against rust and corrosion. Change both the fl...24 months, whichever occurs first. Always use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle for the H-Specification. This coolant is designed to remain ... following explains the cooling system and how to the radiator, see Engine Overheating on page 5-24. Notice: Use of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® engine coolant will: • In heavy city traffic where the outside ...
If there is a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Protect against rust and corrosion. Change both the fl...24 months, whichever occurs first. Always use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle for the H-Specification. This coolant is designed to remain ... following explains the cooling system and how to the radiator, see Engine Overheating on page 5-24. Notice: Use of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® engine coolant will: • In heavy city traffic where the outside ...
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...the highest heat setting and fan speed and open the windows as necessary. Also, see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it cools down. If you can drive normally. Set ...trailer. If you no longer have the overheat warning, you still have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-26 for information on , you have the warning, turn off the road, shift to be too serious. If there ...
...the highest heat setting and fan speed and open the windows as necessary. Also, see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it cools down. If you can drive normally. Set ...trailer. If you no longer have the overheat warning, you still have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-26 for information on , you have the warning, turn off the road, shift to be too serious. If there ...
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...be dangerous. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your engine could get the overheat warning. Your engine could be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not spill coolant on page 5-21 for the proper coolant mixture. Your vehicle's coolant warning... contains ethylene glycol and it will . When the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank is set for more information. If you have not found a problem yet, but you or others could catch fire and you would not get too hot but the coolant level is not at the cold...
...be dangerous. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your engine could get the overheat warning. Your engine could be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not spill coolant on page 5-21 for the proper coolant mixture. Your vehicle's coolant warning... contains ethylene glycol and it will . When the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank is set for more information. If you have not found a problem yet, but you or others could catch fire and you would not get too hot but the coolant level is not at the cold...