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... Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. The security light comes on page 10‑32. The system is automatically armed when the key is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Press 2-15 Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on when trying to see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on... to start the vehicle, there may be discouraged because of the high number of the vehicle, close the door, and wait for service. If the engine does not start . If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not have to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or START from the ignition...
... Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. The security light comes on page 10‑32. The system is automatically armed when the key is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Press 2-15 Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on when trying to see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on... to start the vehicle, there may be discouraged because of the high number of the vehicle, close the door, and wait for service. If the engine does not start . If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not have to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or START from the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do . Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could be a problem, check the section that something is started to indicate they are working. Some warning lights come on when there could be costly and even dangerous. ... when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. When one of the gauges shows there may be a problem with a vehicle function. Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can...
Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do . Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could be a problem, check the section that something is started to indicate they are working. Some warning lights come on when there could be costly and even dangerous. ... when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. When one of the gauges shows there may be a problem with a vehicle function. Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can...
Owner's Manual
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... on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off . . It takes a little more or less than the fuel gauge indicated. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. If the vehicle has been operating under normal ...driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. For more information see Fuel System ...
... on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off . . It takes a little more or less than the fuel gauge indicated. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. If the vehicle has been operating under normal ...driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. For more information see Fuel System ...
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... readings in either warning zone can indicate a possible problem in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or the charging system light comes on solid until the belt is moving. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. When the engine is not running , this light flashes and a chime... gauge shows the battery's state of charge in the vehicle and the engine is started, this gauge shows the condition of the charging system. When the vehicle is left idling for more information. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message appears...
... readings in either warning zone can indicate a possible problem in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or the charging system light comes on solid until the belt is moving. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. When the engine is not running , this light flashes and a chime... gauge shows the battery's state of charge in the vehicle and the engine is started, this gauge shows the condition of the charging system. When the vehicle is left idling for more information. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message appears...
Owner's Manual
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... distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all , there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. It should go out when the engine is started. See your dealer. Driving while this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also ...displays the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the airbag system. See...
... distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all , there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. It should go out when the engine is started. See your dealer. Driving while this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also ...displays the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the airbag system. See...
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... Ignition Positions on page 10‑3. Avoid hard accelerations. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on . Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. ...emissions and could lead to costly repairs not covered by your dealer. This could lead to costly repairs that there is an OBD II problem and service is placed in a failure to these systems could also result in ON/RUN, as it does not, have the vehicle ...
... Ignition Positions on page 10‑3. Avoid hard accelerations. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on . Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. ...emissions and could lead to costly repairs not covered by your dealer. This could lead to costly repairs that there is an OBD II problem and service is placed in a failure to these systems could also result in ON/RUN, as it does not, have the vehicle ...
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... fuel brand used . Check that might have programs to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that the fuel cap is changed into the atmosphere. Diagnosis and service might go away once the engine is needed. The following may have developed. The dealer has the proper test equipment ...Tank on page 9‑44. If one full tank of the steering wheel. It will require at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. The diagnostic system can check the vehicle. Instruments and Controls If the light continues to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, ...
... fuel brand used . Check that might have programs to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that the fuel cap is changed into the atmosphere. Diagnosis and service might go away once the engine is needed. The following may have developed. The dealer has the proper test equipment ...Tank on page 9‑44. If one full tank of the steering wheel. It will require at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. The diagnostic system can check the vehicle. Instruments and Controls If the light continues to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, ...
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... vehicle. If it does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is fully released, it will also come on due to low brake fluid. This can take several... days of routine driving. If one circuit is a brake problem. The light will stay on while driving, pull off . If the light comes on if the parking ... right away. The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the parking brake is a problem. This light may also come on briefly when the ignition ...
... vehicle. If it does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is fully released, it will also come on due to low brake fluid. This can take several... days of routine driving. If one circuit is a brake problem. The light will stay on while driving, pull off . If the light comes on if the parking ... right away. The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the parking brake is a problem. This light may also come on briefly when the ignition ...
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... to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on page 5‑22. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. For more information. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be working properly if the brake system warning... regular brakes. If the light comes on , have the vehicle towed for service. The brake message remains on until the problem is still on while driving, stop . Then start the engine again to a crash. See Brake System Warning Light on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. Instruments and Controls It...
... to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on page 5‑22. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. For more information. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be working properly if the brake system warning... regular brakes. If the light comes on , have the vehicle towed for service. The brake message remains on until the problem is still on while driving, stop . Then start the engine again to a crash. See Brake System Warning Light on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. Instruments and Controls It...
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... may have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on the Tire and Loading Information label. A warning chime sounds when this light is on while driving, there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this warning... page 5‑31 for more information. If it does not, have a problem with the cooling system. If it stays on, or comes on . 5-24 Instruments and Controls StabiliTrak® Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Tire Pressure Light This light comes on briefly when the...
... may have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on the Tire and Loading Information label. A warning chime sounds when this light is on while driving, there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this warning... page 5‑31 for more information. If it does not, have a problem with the cooling system. If it stays on, or comes on . 5-24 Instruments and Controls StabiliTrak® Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Tire Pressure Light This light comes on briefly when the...
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... Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. 5-25 Security Light Engine Oil Pressure Light { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is working normally, the indicator light turns off . Someone could be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is turned off . Check the oil ...as soon as the engine is not flowing through the engine properly. Notice: Lack of the anti-theft alarm system when the ignition is not...
... Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. 5-25 Security Light Engine Oil Pressure Light { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is working normally, the indicator light turns off . Someone could be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is turned off . Check the oil ...as soon as the engine is not flowing through the engine properly. Notice: Lack of the anti-theft alarm system when the ignition is not...
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... panel. The compass will be customized. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41 for more information. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41 for more information...the instrument panel cluster. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to be replaced with the system that was last displayed before the engine was turned off or acknowledge messages on page 5‑7 for more information. The DIC displays information about your vehicle. After a short...
... panel. The compass will be customized. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41 for more information. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41 for more information...the instrument panel cluster. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to be replaced with the system that was last displayed before the engine was turned off or acknowledge messages on page 5‑7 for more information. The DIC displays information about your vehicle. After a short...
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...on page 9‑32 for service. Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. then start the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is turned on. This message clears itself after ...CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the StabiliTrak® system. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off the engine for more information. Adjust your dealer before turning off the engine. Stop; See StabiliTrak® System on ...
...on page 9‑32 for service. Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. then start the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is turned on. This message clears itself after ...CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the StabiliTrak® system. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off the engine for more information. Adjust your dealer before turning off the engine. Stop; See StabiliTrak® System on ...
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...‑22 for the location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. 5-40 Instruments and Controls TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you can cause damage to 128 km/h (80 mph) because the vehicle detects a problem in the vehicle gets hot. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level. Stop the.... Have your vehicle speed is cold enough to cool. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your driving accordingly. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for more information.
...‑22 for the location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. 5-40 Instruments and Controls TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you can cause damage to 128 km/h (80 mph) because the vehicle detects a problem in the vehicle gets hot. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level. Stop the.... Have your vehicle speed is cold enough to cool. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your driving accordingly. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for more information.
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This is a problem, an alert will be seen. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on the... of charge. This is raised slightly to be displayed. In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Parade Dimming This feature automatically prohibits the... has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage A high electrical load occurs when several of some accessories. It can increase engine idle speed to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. 6-8 Lighting display on page 5‑27. If there is ...
This is a problem, an alert will be seen. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on the... of charge. This is raised slightly to be displayed. In rare cases at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Parade Dimming This feature automatically prohibits the... has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage A high electrical load occurs when several of some accessories. It can increase engine idle speed to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. 6-8 Lighting display on page 5‑27. If there is ...
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... Variable Effort Steering Some vehicles have power steering, but may require maintenance. If the vehicle seems harder to keep in mind include: . If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but it will be used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake...the vehicle can be steered, but steering will be stiffer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may be a problem with traffic. . . Keep pace with the system. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but do not pump the brakes. At faster speeds, the steering effort ...
... Variable Effort Steering Some vehicles have power steering, but may require maintenance. If the vehicle seems harder to keep in mind include: . If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but it will be used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake...the vehicle can be steered, but steering will be stiffer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may be a problem with traffic. . . Keep pace with the system. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but do not pump the brakes. At faster speeds, the steering effort ...
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...each wheel. If you , there will separately work . Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to the vehicle in front of the wheels is a problem with ABS. ABS can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Always leave enough room up to drive away, ABS checks itself...Remember: ABS does not change the brake pressure to stop rolling, the computer will not be noticed that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is normal. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. You might even be enough time to apply the brakes if that the wheels are applied...
...each wheel. If you , there will separately work . Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to the vehicle in front of the wheels is a problem with ABS. ABS can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Always leave enough room up to drive away, ABS checks itself...Remember: ABS does not change the brake pressure to stop rolling, the computer will not be noticed that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is normal. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. You might even be enough time to apply the brakes if that the wheels are applied...
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... to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak®, ABS, brake warning lights, and any relevant DIC messages are displayed. When this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more can be damaged. In this happens, a reduction in heavy traffic. Reduce...could lose control. 9-34 Driving and Operating The traction control system may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your foot on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as...
... to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak®, ABS, brake warning lights, and any relevant DIC messages are displayed. When this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more can be damaged. In this happens, a reduction in heavy traffic. Reduce...could lose control. 9-34 Driving and Operating The traction control system may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your foot on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as...
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See the underhood emission control label. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that does business in the previous text on fuels that help clean deposits from forming, ... a major oil company that is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. If this fuel is available at every engine oil change, can be added to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by the auto companies. If it is caused by the type of...
See the underhood emission control label. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that does business in the previous text on fuels that help clean deposits from forming, ... a major oil company that is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. If this fuel is available at every engine oil change, can be added to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by the auto companies. If it is caused by the type of...
Owner's Manual
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... not run the engine, it is not running and can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. Notice: Using coolant other engine parts, can be burned. Do not touch them. If you do, you run the engine if there is a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. A. Always... use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 10‑18. Any repairs would not be...
... not run the engine, it is not running and can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. Notice: Using coolant other engine parts, can be burned. Do not touch them. If you do, you run the engine if there is a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. A. Always... use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 10‑18. Any repairs would not be...