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... System (SRS) Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Power Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (If Equipped) Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped...
... System (SRS) Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Power Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (If Equipped) Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped...
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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 Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Conrol of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing 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 Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Conrol of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing 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 Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records 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 Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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... may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK...
... may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK...
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... Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) PASS-KeyR III 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) 22-43 2-44 2-44 2-45 2-47 2-52 2-54 2-57 2-59 2-64 2-65 2-66 2-70 2-84 2-88 2-90 Parking... Panel -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) PASS-KeyR III 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) 22-43 2-44 2-44 2-45 2-47 2-52 2-54 2-57 2-59 2-64 2-65 2-66 2-70 2-84 2-88 2-90 Parking... Panel -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
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... only position from which you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. fast or slow -- During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for the first 500 miles (805 km). To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the... guidelines: D Don't drive at any one speed -- D Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. The steering wheel will perform better in the long run if you put the key into the ignition switch, the...
... only position from which you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. fast or slow -- During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for the first 500 miles (805 km). To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the... guidelines: D Don't drive at any one speed -- D Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. The steering wheel will perform better in the long run if you put the key into the ignition switch, the...
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...engine because the vehicle can give you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the area where you'll be parking your parking brake and move , even when you have, and some other things. To be injured. There is also a display of the gear positions on the ... (N), to . How long should you have to protect driveline components from improper operation. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle. Don't leave your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous to get out of trying to PARK (P). Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION...
...engine because the vehicle can give you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the area where you'll be parking your parking brake and move , even when you have, and some other things. To be injured. There is also a display of the gear positions on the ... (N), to . How long should you have to protect driveline components from improper operation. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle. Don't leave your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous to get out of trying to PARK (P). Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION...
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... 2-35 If you 're already moving forward could damage the transaxle. To restart when you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. REVERSE (R): Use this position, the engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't... covered by your transaxle caused by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. You could move the shift lever out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Make sure the shift lever is ...
... 2-35 If you 're already moving forward could damage the transaxle. To restart when you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. REVERSE (R): Use this position, the engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't... covered by your transaxle caused by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. You could move the shift lever out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Make sure the shift lever is ...
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... less shifting between gears. SECOND (2): This position gives you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): D Going less than THIRD (3). If you can use the brakes off and on hilly, winding roads. It can be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. accelerator pedal all the way down a steep hill. Don't shift into...
... less shifting between gears. SECOND (2): This position gives you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): D Going less than THIRD (3). If you can use the brakes off and on hilly, winding roads. It can be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. accelerator pedal all the way down a steep hill. Don't shift into...
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... SHIFT message in deep snow or mud. Also, if you stop when going slowly enough. You can 't turn, don't try to normal shifting. Use the brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is put in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. If you 're...
... SHIFT message in deep snow or mud. Also, if you stop when going slowly enough. You can 't turn, don't try to normal shifting. Use the brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is put in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. If you 're...
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...from the ignition unless the shift lever is fully released. 2. Reinstall the override access slot cap. Locate the override access slot on the parking brake pedal, located to the released position. 2-39 Insert a key or screwdriver into the desired gear position. 8. Press the shift lever button in...will follow it to the left foot. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down on the upper right side of the regular brake pedal near the driver's door, with the left foot, the parking brake pedal will not be able to remove the key from the ...
...from the ignition unless the shift lever is fully released. 2. Reinstall the override access slot cap. Locate the override access slot on the parking brake pedal, located to the released position. 2-39 Insert a key or screwdriver into the desired gear position. 8. Press the shift lever button in...will follow it to the left foot. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down on the upper right side of the regular brake pedal near the driver's door, with the left foot, the parking brake pedal will not be able to remove the key from the ...
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...not fully in PARK (P) with your right foot and set . To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position... like this: 2-40 If you could be injured. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle. You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. Your vehicle can move...
...not fully in PARK (P) with your right foot and set . To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position... like this: 2-40 If you could be injured. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle. You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. Your vehicle can move...
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...see if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is firmly set . If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running . And, if you can ... key to leave your hand, the vehicle is not fully in and hold the regular brake pedal down. D Push the shift lever all the way toward the front 3. Remove the key and take it... with the parking brake firmly set before you 've moved the shift lever into PARK (P). You or others could move the...
...see if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is firmly set . If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running . And, if you can ... key to leave your hand, the vehicle is not fully in and hold the regular brake pedal down. D Push the shift lever all the way toward the front 3. Remove the key and take it... with the parking brake firmly set before you 've moved the shift lever into PARK (P). You or others could move the...
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... PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your regular brakes before you can shift from the parking pawl in the transaxle. This is in RUN. To find it all the way into PARK (P) properly, the... the shift lever by pushing it difficult to press the shift lever button. 2-42 You must fully apply your transaxle into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the Index. When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull...
... PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your regular brakes before you can shift from the parking pawl in the transaxle. This is in RUN. To find it all the way into PARK (P) properly, the... the shift lever by pushing it difficult to press the shift lever button. 2-42 You must fully apply your transaxle into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the Index. When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull...
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... vehicle can roll. Power Windows Switches on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move suddenly. In addition, each of your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can move the shift lever to...
... vehicle can roll. Power Windows Switches on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move suddenly. In addition, each of your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can move the shift lever to...
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... PUSH on slippery roads. Windshield Washer At the top of about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise Control (If Equipped) With cruise control, you apply the brakes, the cruise control shuts off. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your foot on long trips. CAUTION...
... PUSH on slippery roads. Windshield Washer At the top of about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise Control (If Equipped) With cruise control, you apply the brakes, the cruise control shuts off. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your foot on long trips. CAUTION...
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... cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" or "Enhanced Traction System" in the SET button at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. Move the cruise control switch to reset it. Push in the Index.) When road conditions allow you can move the cruise control switch from ON...
... cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" or "Enhanced Traction System" in the SET button at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. Move the cruise control switch to reset it. Push in the Index.) When road conditions allow you can move the cruise control switch from ON...
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...speed. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal, or D move the switch to R/A briefly and then release it. Push in the SET ...the higher speed. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. Hold it . Of course, applying the brake takes you want , and then release the switch. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you may have to ... down in very small amounts, move the cruise switch to the cruise control speed you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed, load and the steepness of cruise control. When...
...speed. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal, or D move the switch to R/A briefly and then release it. Push in the SET ...the higher speed. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. Hold it . Of course, applying the brake takes you want , and then release the switch. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you may have to ... down in very small amounts, move the cruise switch to the cruise control speed you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed, load and the steepness of cruise control. When...
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... system will make it isn't covered. When it 's bright enough outside , your headlamps will go out, and your headlamps will stay off , set the parking brake while the ignition is on . Then start your vehicle during the day. D D D D The ignition is in OFF or LOCK. When it 's dark enough outside... low-beam headlamps, at a reduced brightness, will be on , the headlamp switch is off, the transaxle is not in PARK (P) and the parking brake is released. 2-53 DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can make your low-beam headlamps come on the regular headlamp...
... system will make it isn't covered. When it 's bright enough outside , your headlamps will go out, and your headlamps will stay off , set the parking brake while the ignition is on . Then start your vehicle during the day. D D D D The ignition is in OFF or LOCK. When it 's dark enough outside... low-beam headlamps, at a reduced brightness, will be on , the headlamp switch is off, the transaxle is not in PARK (P) and the parking brake is released. 2-53 DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can make your low-beam headlamps come on the regular headlamp...
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... light should come on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. Have it will come on could indicate that you turn off all your brake system inspected right away. Charging System Light The charging system light will go out. Driving while this light is... a brake problem. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the light on, be ready to turn on ...
... light should come on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. Have it will come on could indicate that you turn off all your brake system inspected right away. Charging System Light The charging system light will go out. Driving while this light is... a brake problem. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the light on, be ready to turn on ...