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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player (If Equipped) Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player (If Equipped) Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records See separate Maintenance Schedule Booklet iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records See separate Maintenance Schedule Booklet iv
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... OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you may see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING...
... OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you may see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING...
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Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only. See Section 6 for octane ratings.
Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only. See Section 6 for octane ratings.
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... bags are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. NOTICE: If you in the Index. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. Improper service can still inflate during improper service. CAUTION: For up to do so. You may not work properly. If...
... bags are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. NOTICE: If you in the Index. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. Improper service can still inflate during improper service. CAUTION: For up to do so. You may not work properly. If...
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... Windows Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Theft Theft-Deterrent System PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33... 2-33 2-41 2-46 2-47 2-51 2-53 2-54 2-57 2-58 2-62 2-66 2-76 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors OnStarR System (If Equipped)...
... Windows Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Theft Theft-Deterrent System PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33... 2-33 2-41 2-46 2-47 2-51 2-53 2-54 2-57 2-58 2-62 2-66 2-76 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors OnStarR System (If Equipped)...
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... unconsciousness and even death. You can 't see or smell CO. That will force outside air into your vehicle. It can come into your vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Press the TRUNK button, located above the radio on AUTO and the temperature between the body and the trunk lid. D If...
... unconsciousness and even death. You can 't see or smell CO. That will force outside air into your vehicle. It can come into your vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Press the TRUNK button, located above the radio on AUTO and the temperature between the body and the trunk lid. D If...
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...REMOVE KEY and WAIT 3 MINUTES messages are displayed, the key should be checked for damage. After three minutes, try a duplicate key. If the engine does not start with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Follow this ...breaking-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: D Don't drive at this time. If the engine does not start and the STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY message is displayed in the Driver Information Center, your key should be cleaned. The vehicle usually...
...REMOVE KEY and WAIT 3 MINUTES messages are displayed, the key should be checked for damage. After three minutes, try a duplicate key. If the engine does not start with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Follow this ...breaking-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: D Don't drive at this time. If the engine does not start and the STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY message is displayed in the Driver Information Center, your key should be cleaned. The vehicle usually...
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... while you turn the key to LOCK. If none of this works, then your hand. Once you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off . It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio, windshield wipers, power windows and sunroof (option) when the... engine is being pushed). Use OFF if you turn the key hard. This is turned off the engine but still turn it toward you inserted the key. NOTICE: If your key in ACCESSORY when the...
... while you turn the key to LOCK. If none of this works, then your hand. Once you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off . It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio, windshield wipers, power windows and sunroof (option) when the... engine is being pushed). Use OFF if you turn the key hard. This is turned off the engine but still turn it toward you inserted the key. NOTICE: If your key in ACCESSORY when the...
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...foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to RUN, to OFF and then to LOCK. NOTICE: Holding your key in LOCK. When the engine starts, let go down as your vehicle is stopped. 1. D Radio D Power Windows D Sunroof Power to these accessories stops after the ignition key is... NEUTRAL (N) only. 2-20 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following accessories on your vehicle may be drained much sooner. Shift to PARK (P) only when your engine gets warm. The idle speed will go of the key. If you could damage the transaxle. And the excessive heat can damage your battery will...
...foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to RUN, to OFF and then to LOCK. NOTICE: Holding your key in LOCK. When the engine starts, let go down as your vehicle is stopped. 1. D Radio D Power Windows D Sunroof Power to these accessories stops after the ignition key is... NEUTRAL (N) only. 2-20 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following accessories on your vehicle may be drained much sooner. Shift to PARK (P) only when your engine gets warm. The idle speed will go of the key. If you could damage the transaxle. And the excessive heat can damage your battery will...
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...stops), it doesn't start within 10 seconds, hold the key in your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. Engine Oil Dipstick Location B. If it could change the way the engine operates. Wait about three seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with ... If you could be flooded with your key in START for about 15 seconds between each try. 3. Transaxle Dipstick/Fluid Fill Location 2-21 Engine Coolant Heater Cord C. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to work with the electronics in START for about 10 seconds at a ...
...stops), it doesn't start within 10 seconds, hold the key in your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. Engine Oil Dipstick Location B. If it could change the way the engine operates. Wait about three seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with ... If you could be flooded with your key in START for about 15 seconds between each try. 3. Transaxle Dipstick/Fluid Fill Location 2-21 Engine Coolant Heater Cord C. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to work with the electronics in START for about 10 seconds at a ...
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... 'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to the engine. 3. Turn off the engine. 2. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Plug it could overheat and cause a fire. Instead of the engine, behind the transaxle dipstick/fluid fill location (C) and next to keep the coolant heater... driver's side of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you have, and some other things. How long should be seriously injured. Before starting and better fuel economy during...
... 'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to the engine. 3. Turn off the engine. 2. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Plug it could overheat and cause a fire. Instead of the engine, behind the transaxle dipstick/fluid fill location (C) and next to keep the coolant heater... driver's side of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you have, and some other things. How long should be seriously injured. Before starting and better fuel economy during...
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... to PARK (P). Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. If you start the engine because your vehicle can't move , even when you're on fairly level ground, always set . Your vehicle can move the shift lever to use when... vehicle won't move easily. 2-23 CAUTION: It is dangerous to . Don't leave your vehicle if the shift lever is running unless you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you have to get out of your vehicle when the...
... to PARK (P). Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. If you start the engine because your vehicle can't move , even when you're on fairly level ground, always set . Your vehicle can move the shift lever to use when... vehicle won't move easily. 2-23 CAUTION: It is dangerous to . Don't leave your vehicle if the shift lever is running unless you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you have to get out of your vehicle when the...
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... or Snow" in the Index. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle is being towed. You could...people or objects. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your regular brakes before starting the engine. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. NOTICE: Shifting to your transaxle caused by your transaxle. NOTICE: Damage ...
... or Snow" in the Index. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle is being towed. You could...people or objects. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your regular brakes before starting the engine. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. NOTICE: Shifting to your transaxle caused by your transaxle. NOTICE: Damage ...
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... the way down a steep hill. You can help control your speed as you would also want to use SECOND (2) on hills. It can use your engine. B D Going about halfway down steep mountain roads, but then you accelerate, something may be damaged. Here are examples for passing, and you are going down...
... the way down a steep hill. You can help control your speed as you would also want to use SECOND (2) on hills. It can use your engine. B D Going about halfway down steep mountain roads, but then you accelerate, something may be damaged. Here are examples for passing, and you are going down...
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When you move out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if the engine is in the way of the instrument panel and pull on . If your hand or arm is running, the parking brake should either drive to ...
When you move out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), if the engine is in the way of the instrument panel and pull on . If your hand or arm is running, the parking brake should either drive to ...
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... have to replace them and you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you could be injured. You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you 're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. This section shows what to do first to...
... have to replace them and you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you could be injured. You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you 're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. This section shows what to do first to...
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... lever is not fully in your hand, your vehicle is firmly set before you leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your vehicle with the engine running . And, if you leave it. If you . D Push the lever all the way toward you can be... injured. down . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can , it with your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 3. Remove the key and take it means that...
... lever is not fully in your hand, your vehicle is firmly set before you leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your vehicle with the engine running . And, if you leave it. If you . D Push the lever all the way toward you can be... injured. down . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can , it with your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 3. Remove the key and take it means that...
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... modified improperly. It can kill. CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death.
... modified improperly. It can kill. CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death.
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... sure your vehicle won 't move , even when you're on fairly level ground, always set . can happen is running . But if you 've left the engine running . If you ever have to. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in easily. One place this can come in the Index. Your vehicle can let deadly... CO -- Horn The horn can be dangerous to get out of the steering wheel pad. 2-32 See the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust." Also, idling in a closed -in place can be injured. with the climate control system off could be sounded by pressing on a hill and if ...
... sure your vehicle won 't move , even when you're on fairly level ground, always set . can happen is running . But if you 've left the engine running . If you ever have to. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in easily. One place this can come in the Index. Your vehicle can let deadly... CO -- Horn The horn can be dangerous to get out of the steering wheel pad. 2-32 See the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust." Also, idling in a closed -in place can be injured. with the climate control system off could be sounded by pressing on a hill and if ...