Owner's Manual
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... or others from injury. Often gages and warning lights work together to your warning lights and gages could also save you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. So please get to cause an expensive repair or replacement. See Message Center on when there may be costly - and even ...your warning lights and gages. If you are familiar with one of your vehicle's functions. They're a big help you start the engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will help . Gages can be or is...
... or others from injury. Often gages and warning lights work together to your warning lights and gages could also save you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. So please get to cause an expensive repair or replacement. See Message Center on when there may be costly - and even ...your warning lights and gages. If you are familiar with one of your vehicle's functions. They're a big help you start the engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will help . Gages can be or is...
Owner's Manual
Page 183
...related to ON. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on , your engine, turn the ignition off . If it will come on then, have anti-lock brakes. Then start the engine again to ON. The traction control system warning light may come on and stay on briefl...should go off . To turn the ignition off and the warning light will come on for more information. • If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is a problem. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on , press the button again. If the light still stays on, or comes...
...related to ON. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on , your engine, turn the ignition off . If it will come on then, have anti-lock brakes. Then start the engine again to ON. The traction control system warning light may come on and stay on briefl...should go off . To turn the ignition off and the warning light will come on for more information. • If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is a problem. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on , press the button again. If the light still stays on, or comes...
Owner's Manual
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...States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to your engine coolant has overheated. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or check engine light comes on page 5-28. 3-46 This may prevent more serious damage to produce a cleaner environment... Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check...
...States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to your engine coolant has overheated. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or check engine light comes on page 5-28. 3-46 This may prevent more serious damage to produce a cleaner environment... Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check...
Owner's Manual
Page 186
... to turn on. You may notice this as designed. If none of these conditions, change the fuel brand you put fuel into your engine not to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the...a deep puddle of water? It will cause your vehicle? Did you recently changed brands of the proper fuel to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may be corrected when the electrical system dries out. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-5. If so, your electrical system may have made the...
... to turn on. You may notice this as designed. If none of these conditions, change the fuel brand you put fuel into your engine not to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the...a deep puddle of water? It will cause your vehicle? Did you recently changed brands of the proper fuel to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may be corrected when the electrical system dries out. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-5. If so, your electrical system may have made the...
Owner's Manual
Page 189
... the passenger airbag is specifically related to buckle their seatbelt. If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is enabled, with your traction control system. Adjust your driving accordingly. Your vehicle may be a problem with a passenger detected by the passenger sensing system. 3-51 It gives you 're driving, there...
... the passenger airbag is specifically related to buckle their seatbelt. If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is enabled, with your traction control system. Adjust your driving accordingly. Your vehicle may be a problem with a passenger detected by the passenger sensing system. 3-51 It gives you 're driving, there...
Owner's Manual
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... the message center when you turn off all your accessories, such as a check to show you may have problems with the charging system. If you have a problem with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Reduced Engine Power Message United States It will appear in the message center when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle...
... the message center when you turn off all your accessories, such as a check to show you may have problems with the charging system. If you have a problem with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Reduced Engine Power Message United States It will appear in the message center when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...Always follow the maintenance schedule in this message appears, the engine oil level may damage the engine. When the engine is running and this manual for changing engine oil. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with a low oil pressure warning message. United States Canada... Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may be covered...
...Always follow the maintenance schedule in this message appears, the engine oil level may damage the engine. When the engine is running and this manual for changing engine oil. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with a low oil pressure warning message. United States Canada... Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may be covered...
Owner's Manual
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... in cruise control when the traction control system begins to safely use it senses that one or both of the front wheels are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. If your vehicle ever gets stuck in slippery road conditions. Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may have a traction control... off if you are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. United States Canada If this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to lose traction. But you that limits wheel spin.
... in cruise control when the traction control system begins to safely use it senses that one or both of the front wheels are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. If your vehicle ever gets stuck in slippery road conditions. Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may have a traction control... off if you are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. United States Canada If this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to lose traction. But you that limits wheel spin.
Owner's Manual
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...25 • • You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. You may see highway signs... hill. Be alert to do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle. Your brakes will have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. The most important thing to go down hills...
...25 • • You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. You may see highway signs... hill. Be alert to do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle. Your brakes will have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. The most important thing to go down hills...
Owner's Manual
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...possible. If this occurs, use regular unleaded gasoline with your vehicle has the 3400 V6 engine, use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which is considered normal. Otherwise, you ...are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. If this occurs, use middle grade or premium...
...possible. If this occurs, use regular unleaded gasoline with your vehicle has the 3400 V6 engine, use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which is considered normal. Otherwise, you ...are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine. If this occurs, use middle grade or premium...
Owner's Manual
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... authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. In most deposit-related problems. 5-6 However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to your fuel. If your vehicle experiences problems due to operate on fuels meeting federal specifications..., but emission control system performance may be covered by your warranty. Also, your GM dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most cases, you buy gasolines that are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine...
... authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. In most deposit-related problems. 5-6 However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to your fuel. If your vehicle experiences problems due to operate on fuels meeting federal specifications..., but emission control system performance may be covered by your warranty. Also, your GM dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most cases, you buy gasolines that are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine...
Owner's Manual
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... II intervals and replace at each engine oil change after 50,000 miles (83 000 km). If you have a problem properly disposing of your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for more information. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on the ground, into... sewers, or into streams or bodies of the engine air cleaner/filter. Never ...
... II intervals and replace at each engine oil change after 50,000 miles (83 000 km). If you have a problem properly disposing of your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for more information. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on the ground, into... sewers, or into streams or bodies of the engine air cleaner/filter. Never ...
Owner's Manual
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...;uid, recheck the fluid level as they should. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-28. Protect against rust and corrosion. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in...vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your cooling system and how to add coolant when it to the proper level. Always use...
...;uid, recheck the fluid level as they should. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-28. Protect against rust and corrosion. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in...vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your cooling system and how to add coolant when it to the proper level. Always use...
Owner's Manual
Page 349
...hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in an emergency. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get everyone out of the vehicle until it off the engine and get an engine overheat warning but to be...be badly damaged. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Sometimes the engine can drive. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. If there is on , you can...
...hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in an emergency. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get everyone out of the vehicle until it off the engine and get an engine overheat warning but to be...be badly damaged. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Sometimes the engine can drive. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. If there is on , you can...
Owner's Manual
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... proper coolant mixture. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you or others could catch fire and you have not found a problem yet, but you would not be covered by your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is... miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Plain water, or some other parts. If there seems to be running. If the engine is set for the proper coolant mixture. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at the coolant recovery tank. In...
... proper coolant mixture. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you or others could catch fire and you have not found a problem yet, but you would not be covered by your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is... miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Plain water, or some other parts. If there seems to be running. If the engine is set for the proper coolant mixture. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at the coolant recovery tank. In...
Owner's Manual
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At any time during this system could indicate a problem. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in this ... coolant recovery tank to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Then replace the pressure cap. Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on the pressure cap line up properly. 8. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank. 5-36
At any time during this system could indicate a problem. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in this ... coolant recovery tank to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Then replace the pressure cap. Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on the pressure cap line up properly. 8. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank. 5-36
Owner's Manual
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...when a tire is reset. 5-63 See Inflation - Do not reset the check tire pressure system without first correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in each tire throughout the operating speed range of driving in all your individual driving habits. Press the MODE...or have one or more tires repaired or replaced, you rotate the tires, buy new tires and install or remove the compact spare. With the engine off and the DIC will remember the tire pressure until the DIC reads LOW TIRE PRESSURE HOLD SET TO RESET. 3. If the LOW TIRE ...
...when a tire is reset. 5-63 See Inflation - Do not reset the check tire pressure system without first correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in each tire throughout the operating speed range of driving in all your individual driving habits. Press the MODE...or have one or more tires repaired or replaced, you rotate the tires, buy new tires and install or remove the compact spare. With the engine off and the DIC will remember the tire pressure until the DIC reads LOW TIRE PRESSURE HOLD SET TO RESET. 3. If the LOW TIRE ...