Owner's Manual
Page 7
...your manual and safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use yourseatsand properly. ., includes safety belts ... . I ... ... ... ~,~ ... This section tells you how to contact your vehicle running properly... your GM division for assistance and how to get service publications. This section tells you how to use your vehicle. -.-.-_.n_.-..~Y__...P.l._ ...I % also gives you information on "ReportingSafetyDefects". x...' .. , ... .: l'r .1 ...(,,;,:F Here the . .>...-?I ...
...your manual and safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use yourseatsand properly. ., includes safety belts ... . I ... ... ... ~,~ ... This section tells you how to contact your vehicle running properly... your GM division for assistance and how to get service publications. This section tells you how to use your vehicle. -.-.-_.n_.-..~Y__...P.l._ ...I % also gives you information on "ReportingSafetyDefects". x...' .. , ... .: l'r .1 ...(,,;,:F Here the . .>...-?I ...
Owner's Manual
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These are some of the symbols youwill find on an original battery: Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns park or Flame Could Explode Battery I I Avoid Sparks or Flames These symbols are used on your passengers wheneveryour vehicle is driven: Fasten Safety Belts Door LocWUnlock PO335 0-4 For example, these symbols are important for you and your vehicle.
These are some of the symbols youwill find on an original battery: Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns park or Flame Could Explode Battery I I Avoid Sparks or Flames These symbols are used on your passengers wheneveryour vehicle is driven: Fasten Safety Belts Door LocWUnlock PO335 0-4 For example, these symbols are important for you and your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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Hereyou'llfindinformationabouttheseats in your vehicleandhow to use your safety belts properly . Youcan also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts . Seats and Seat Controls ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-2 Head ...Many People Ask About Safety Belts ...1-18 How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-20 Adults ...; ...1-20 1-20 Driver Position...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-26 Passenger Positions ...1-27 Children ...1-34 Smaller Children and Babies ...1-34 Child Restraints ...1-36 Larger Children ...1-44 1-46 Safety Belt Extender ...Checking...
Hereyou'llfindinformationabouttheseats in your vehicleandhow to use your safety belts properly . Youcan also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts . Seats and Seat Controls ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-2 Head ...Many People Ask About Safety Belts ...1-18 How To Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-20 Adults ...; ...1-20 1-20 Driver Position...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-26 Passenger Positions ...1-27 Children ...1-34 Smaller Children and Babies ...1-34 Child Restraints ...1-36 Larger Children ...1-44 1-46 Safety Belt Extender ...Checking...
Owner's Manual
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... will show that children are safer if theyarerestrainedinthe rear rather than the front. secyrethe.child 'restraint properly...it .. . :. . .' . .: !,. : AN155001 If yourchildrestrainthasatopstrap, it inforyou. These -restraints use the belt system in .the rear seat unless the child. .is an andyou'retheonlyadultinthevehicle. seat.We at- In that you need to haveananchorinstalled,youcanaskyour GM...
... will show that children are safer if theyarerestrainedinthe rear rather than the front. secyrethe.child 'restraint properly...it .. . :. . .' . .: !,. : AN155001 If yourchildrestrainthasatopstrap, it inforyou. These -restraints use the belt system in .the rear seat unless the child. .is an andyou'retheonlyadultinthevehicle. seat.We at- In that you need to haveananchorinstalled,youcanaskyour GM...
Owner's Manual
Page 53
The safety belt will move freelyagainandbeready work for an adult orlargerchildpassenger. To remove the childrestraint, just unbuckle the vehicle'ssafetybeltandletit to goback all theway. Makethebeltaslongaspossiblebytiltingthelatchplateandpulling along the belt. it 1 1-39 Securing a Child Restraint In the Center Seat Position (€xcept Wagon Models Second Seat) When you secureachildrestraint in acenterseatingposition,except in the secondseat of a Wagonmodel,you'll be using thelapbelt.Seetheearlier partaboutthetopstrap if the child restraint has one. 1.
The safety belt will move freelyagainandbeready work for an adult orlargerchildpassenger. To remove the childrestraint, just unbuckle the vehicle'ssafetybeltandletit to goback all theway. Makethebeltaslongaspossiblebytiltingthelatchplateandpulling along the belt. it 1 1-39 Securing a Child Restraint In the Center Seat Position (€xcept Wagon Models Second Seat) When you secureachildrestraint in acenterseatingposition,except in the secondseat of a Wagonmodel,you'll be using thelapbelt.Seetheearlier partaboutthetopstrap if the child restraint has one. 1.
Owner's Manual
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... mean f you 'vehadacrash,doyouneednewbelts? Look for the seat in yourvehiclethatyouchoose. Don't letsomeoneelse it is made to have to fit. To wearit, just attach it use it, and use it repaired. Checking Your Now andthen,makesure estraint Systems all yourbelts,buckles,latchplates,retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are cut or damaged, replace them...
... mean f you 'vehadacrash,doyouneednewbelts? Look for the seat in yourvehiclethatyouchoose. Don't letsomeoneelse it is made to have to fit. To wearit, just attach it use it, and use it repaired. Checking Your Now andthen,makesure estraint Systems all yourbelts,buckles,latchplates,retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are cut or damaged, replace them...
Owner's Manual
Page 72
After closing the ..rear glass, pull up on its handle to releasetheglass,then lift it up, keyinthelock,turnthekey Open the tailgate by pulling it islocked. ... 2-8 I I . . 3 K2175 - To open the glass from the outside, use your door key.Withthe to the right to makesure it toward you . Close the tailgate before closing , make sure the tailgate is securely latched by lifting up on thehandlewhilepullingthetailgatetoward you . After closing the rear glass.. I If yourvehiclehasatailgate,youmustraisetherearglassbeforelowering thetailgate. .
After closing the ..rear glass, pull up on its handle to releasetheglass,then lift it up, keyinthelock,turnthekey Open the tailgate by pulling it islocked. ... 2-8 I I . . 3 K2175 - To open the glass from the outside, use your door key.Withthe to the right to makesure it toward you . Close the tailgate before closing , make sure the tailgate is securely latched by lifting up on thehandlewhilepullingthetailgatetoward you . After closing the rear glass.. I If yourvehiclehasatailgate,youmustraisetherearglassbeforelowering thetailgate. .
Owner's Manual
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... removeyourkeywhenthe ignitionisturned to OFF. in LQCK and you turn it, be sure it could break the key or the ignition switch. Using a tool to force it is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you can't turn the key hard..... Onmanualtransmissionvehicles,turningthekey to turn the key only with your vehicleneeds service. 2-1 2 It's atheftdeterrentfeature. Off: Thispositionletsyouturn off (for Use Off if youmusthaveyourvehicle example, if yourvehicleisbeingpushed). But turn theengine off whilethevehicleismoving,turnthekeyonly to LOCK.
... removeyourkeywhenthe ignitionisturned to OFF. in LQCK and you turn it, be sure it could break the key or the ignition switch. Using a tool to force it is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you can't turn the key hard..... Onmanualtransmissionvehicles,turningthekey to turn the key only with your vehicleneeds service. 2-1 2 It's atheftdeterrentfeature. Off: Thispositionletsyouturn off (for Use Off if youmusthaveyourvehicle example, if yourvehicleisbeingpushed). But turn theengine off whilethevehicleismoving,turnthekeyonly to LOCK.
Owner's Manual
Page 78
...your gearselectortoneutralandholdtheclutchpedaltothefloor whilestartingtheengine. Pt Enginesstartdifferently.The8thdigitofyourVehicleIdentificationNumber or number for yourengine. Automatic Transmission Moveyourshiftlever to Start Whentheenginestarts,letgoof key.Theidlespeedwillgodownasyourenginegetswarm. To restartwhenyou're alreadymoving,use N (Neutral)only. .('i_ f...,...n y/: ...2 5 2 i.; ..i x 1 1 ..::' ... $;N:oTifC E,:::::)...c ~ j: _ I . Your vehiclewon'tstart if the clutch pedal is notallthewaydown-that 'sasafetyfeature. And the excesslve heat car! T i .Start Your...
...your gearselectortoneutralandholdtheclutchpedaltothefloor whilestartingtheengine. Pt Enginesstartdifferently.The8thdigitofyourVehicleIdentificationNumber or number for yourengine. Automatic Transmission Moveyourshiftlever to Start Whentheenginestarts,letgoof key.Theidlespeedwillgodownasyourenginegetswarm. To restartwhenyou're alreadymoving,use N (Neutral)only. .('i_ f...,...n y/: ...2 5 2 i.; ..i x 1 1 ..::' ... $;N:oTifC E,:::::)...c ~ j: _ I . Your vehiclewon'tstart if the clutch pedal is notallthewaydown-that 'sasafetyfeature. And the excesslve heat car! T i .Start Your...
Owner's Manual
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... controlandhitpeopleorobjects.Don'tshiftout of P (Park)or N (Neutral)whileyourengine is "racing" (runningathighspeed)isdangerous.Unlessyourfootisfirmlyon thebrakepedal,yourvehiclecouldmoveveryrapidly. you 'repullingatrailer,alsosee"ParkingonHills"or"Towinga Trailer"intheIndex. 8 R (Reverse) Use this setting, yourenginedoesn'tconnectwiththewheels. It isdangeroustogetoutofyourvehicle if the shift lever in P (Park)withtheparkingbrakefirmlyset.Yourvehiclecan is stopped, To rockyourvehiclebackandforthtogetoutofsnow,iceorsandwithout damagingyourtransmission,see "If You'reStuck: InSand...
... controlandhitpeopleorobjects.Don'tshiftout of P (Park)or N (Neutral)whileyourengine is "racing" (runningathighspeed)isdangerous.Unlessyourfootisfirmlyon thebrakepedal,yourvehiclecouldmoveveryrapidly. you 'repullingatrailer,alsosee"ParkingonHills"or"Towinga Trailer"intheIndex. 8 R (Reverse) Use this setting, yourenginedoesn'tconnectwiththewheels. It isdangeroustogetoutofyourvehicle if the shift lever in P (Park)withtheparkingbrakefirmlyset.Yourvehiclecan is stopped, To rockyourvehiclebackandforthtogetoutofsnow,iceorsandwithout damagingyourtransmission,see "If You'reStuck: InSand...
Owner's Manual
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.... e up ontheclutchpedal 3, 4 and 5 (Third,FourthandFifthGears)-Shiftinto 3, 4 and 5 the 2.Slowly letup ontheclutchpedalasyoupress samewayyoudofor theacceleratorpedal. pedalandshiftinto theclutchpedalslowlywhilepressingtheacceleratorpedal. Letupon 2-2 1 H (Neutral)-Use thispositionwhenyoustartoridleyourengine. If you'vecometoacompletestopandit'shardtoshiftinto 1, putthe shiftlever in Neutralandletupontheclutch.Presstheclutchpedal I K2386 8 1 (FirstGear)-Pressthe clutchpedalandshiftinto upontheclutchpedalasyoupresstheacceleratorpedal. 1. Thisisyourshiftpattern.Here...
.... e up ontheclutchpedal 3, 4 and 5 (Third,FourthandFifthGears)-Shiftinto 3, 4 and 5 the 2.Slowly letup ontheclutchpedalasyoupress samewayyoudofor theacceleratorpedal. pedalandshiftinto theclutchpedalslowlywhilepressingtheacceleratorpedal. Letupon 2-2 1 H (Neutral)-Use thispositionwhenyoustartoridleyourengine. If you'vecometoacompletestopandit'shardtoshiftinto 1, putthe shiftlever in Neutralandletupontheclutch.Presstheclutchpedal I K2386 8 1 (FirstGear)-Pressthe clutchpedalandshiftinto upontheclutchpedalasyoupresstheacceleratorpedal. 1. Thisisyourshiftpattern.Here...
Owner's Manual
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... system. Your front axle is onthefloortotheright of Transfer Case Shift Posltions is fordriving in 231 Thetransfercaseshiftlever is notengagedintwo-wheel drive. 2# (High):Thissetting 4H (High):Thissettingengagesyourfrontaxle Use 4H whenyouneedextratraction,suchason most off-road situations. wetoricyroads,or in moststreet andhighwaysituations. of thedriver.Usethis h e lever lever to shiftintoandoutoffour-wheeldrive.Anindicatornear showsyouthetransfercasesettings: 4b @ @ N 2H @ 4H...
... system. Your front axle is onthefloortotheright of Transfer Case Shift Posltions is fordriving in 231 Thetransfercaseshiftlever is notengagedintwo-wheel drive. 2# (High):Thissetting 4H (High):Thissettingengagesyourfrontaxle Use 4H whenyouneedextratraction,suchason most off-road situations. wetoricyroads,or in moststreet andhighwaysituations. of thedriver.Usethis h e lever lever to shiftintoandoutoffour-wheeldrive.Anindicatornear showsyouthetransfercasesettings: 4b @ @ N 2H @ 4H...
Owner's Manual
Page 96
Yourfrontaxlewillengagefaster if you take your foot off -road or on dry pavementcouldcauseyourtirestowearfasterand makeyourtransfercasehardertoshift. Front Axle Locking Feature Thefrontaxlelocksandunlocksautomaticallywhenyoushiftthetransfer If theoutside case. but should be used only for off of the accelerator forafewsecondsafteryoushift. Don'tpausein N (Neutral)asyoushiftthetransfercaseinto gearscouldclash. 4L, oryour Rememberthatdrivingin 4W or 4b mayreducefueleconomy. A slightdelayfortheaxletolockorunlockisnormal. Inextremelycoldweather it maybe necessary to ...
Yourfrontaxlewillengagefaster if you take your foot off -road or on dry pavementcouldcauseyourtirestowearfasterand makeyourtransfercasehardertoshift. Front Axle Locking Feature Thefrontaxlelocksandunlocksautomaticallywhenyoushiftthetransfer If theoutside case. but should be used only for off of the accelerator forafewsecondsafteryoushift. Don'tpausein N (Neutral)asyoushiftthetransfercaseinto gearscouldclash. 4L, oryour Rememberthatdrivingin 4W or 4b mayreducefueleconomy. A slightdelayfortheaxletolockorunlockisnormal. Inextremelycoldweather it maybe necessary to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 102
In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at all times,orthatheadlights be turned on whenever must your you use windshield wipers. I , . ~ Headlight High=Low Beam . . ' I I ;. . recommendedthatyoucheck with fog lamps at dawn or dusk. areon,thisblue light ontheinstrumentpanelalso 2-38 beam lights with yourownstateorprovincialhighway . . authority for ...
In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at all times,orthatheadlights be turned on whenever must your you use windshield wipers. I , . ~ Headlight High=Low Beam . . ' I I ;. . recommendedthatyoucheck with fog lamps at dawn or dusk. areon,thisblue light ontheinstrumentpanelalso 2-38 beam lights with yourownstateorprovincialhighway . . authority for ...
Owner's Manual
Page 106
want . Youcould be startledandevenlose control. e andrelease it ... 1' . 8 Getup to thespeed you don'! I youleaveyourCruiseControl f switch on whenyou're not using Cruise,youmighthit a .button and go into Cruise when you want to use it . Push in thesetbuttonatthe end ofthelever . Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 2-42 Keepthe, CruiseControlswitch QFF untilyouwant to . K2248 Move the Cruiseswitchto ON... . . .
want . Youcould be startledandevenlose control. e andrelease it ... 1' . 8 Getup to thespeed you don'! I youleaveyourCruiseControl f switch on whenyou're not using Cruise,youmighthit a .button and go into Cruise when you want to use it . Push in thesetbuttonatthe end ofthelever . Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 2-42 Keepthe, CruiseControlswitch QFF untilyouwant to . K2248 Move the Cruiseswitchto ON... . . .
Owner's Manual
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to get to yourchosen speed and staythere. 1. move the Cruise Control switch from K2249 You'll go rightbackup to .the higherspeed. This, of ,course, shuts 25 mph (40 kmlh) ormore,youcan to resetit.Onceyou'regoingabout ON.to WA' for about half a second. To.Resume a Set §peed SupposeyousetyourCruiseControlatadesiredspeedandthenyouapply off the Cruise .Control. Pushthebuttonatthe accelerator pedal. Use the accelerator pedal 2. end ofthelever,thenreleasethebutton andthe You'llnowcruiseatthehigherspeed. 243 But you don't need the brake.
to get to yourchosen speed and staythere. 1. move the Cruise Control switch from K2249 You'll go rightbackup to .the higherspeed. This, of ,course, shuts 25 mph (40 kmlh) ormore,youcan to resetit.Onceyou'regoingabout ON.to WA' for about half a second. To.Resume a Set §peed SupposeyousetyourCruiseControlatadesiredspeedandthenyouapply off the Cruise .Control. Pushthebuttonatthe accelerator pedal. Use the accelerator pedal 2. end ofthelever,thenreleasethebutton andthe You'llnowcruiseatthehigherspeed. 243 But you don't need the brake.
Owner's Manual
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... to brakeorshifttoalowergeartokeepyourspeed down. OR if youhave a 2. Steplightlyonthebrakepedalorpushtheclutchpedal, manualtransmission; When you 'llgoabout slower. Using Cruise Control on Hills How wellyourCruiseControl will workonhillsdependsuponyourspeed, load,andthesteepness of thehills.Whengoingupsteephills,youmay havetostepontheacceleratorpedaltomaintainyourspeed.Whengoing downhill,youmayhave to increaseyourspeed.Whenyoutakeyourfoot off thepedal,yourvehiclewillslowdowntotheCruiseControlspeedyouset earlier. ...
... to brakeorshifttoalowergeartokeepyourspeed down. OR if youhave a 2. Steplightlyonthebrakepedalorpushtheclutchpedal, manualtransmission; When you 'llgoabout slower. Using Cruise Control on Hills How wellyourCruiseControl will workonhillsdependsuponyourspeed, load,andthesteepness of thehills.Whengoingupsteephills,youmay havetostepontheacceleratorpedaltomaintainyourspeed.Whengoing downhill,youmayhave to increaseyourspeed.Whenyoutakeyourfoot off thepedal,yourvehiclewillslowdowntotheCruiseControlspeedyouset earlier. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 111
...,you will flicker onandoff. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator bight (Canada Only) I thisever f happens,haveyourheadlightwiringcheckedrightaway. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) TheCanadianFederalGovernmenthasdecidedthat"DaytimeRunning Lights" (DRL)'are a useful feature, in thatDRLcanmakeyourvehiclemore DRL are on . Turning the dial all the wayupturnsontheinteriorlights. I . . A circuitbreakerprotectsyourheadlightsfromelectricaloverload. If yourvehiclewasfirstsold,when new, in Off, LOCK or Ace. You canswitchyourheadlightsfromlowbeam to...
...,you will flicker onandoff. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator bight (Canada Only) I thisever f happens,haveyourheadlightwiringcheckedrightaway. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) TheCanadianFederalGovernmenthasdecidedthat"DaytimeRunning Lights" (DRL)'are a useful feature, in thatDRLcanmakeyourvehiclemore DRL are on . Turning the dial all the wayupturnsontheinteriorlights. I . . A circuitbreakerprotectsyourheadlightsfromelectricaloverload. If yourvehiclewasfirstsold,when new, in Off, LOCK or Ace. You canswitchyourheadlightsfromlowbeam to...
Owner's Manual
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Youcan useit as you aredone using thelight,reelthecordbackintothehousing by turningthehandle.Then,slide the hght intotheholder.Press PUSH on the releaselever to lock theltght into theholder. 2-50 To usethelight,pulluponthereleaseleverandpullthe will unreel as aflashlight. It is insidetheenginecompartment onthepassengersidefender. K2255 Youmayhave anunderhoodreellight. light out.Thecord K2253 When you pull thelight.
Youcan useit as you aredone using thelight,reelthecordbackintothehousing by turningthehandle.Then,slide the hght intotheholder.Press PUSH on the releaselever to lock theltght into theholder. 2-50 To usethelight,pulluponthereleaseleverandpullthe will unreel as aflashlight. It is insidetheenginecompartment onthepassengersidefender. K2255 Youmayhave anunderhoodreellight. light out.Thecord K2253 When you pull thelight.