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... equipped with the OnStar® system, OnStar® will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle if it fails to operate for the engine to run while in Mode 2; While this mode provides increased security, it can no longer disarm the system. The key must be removed from... Lock Switch Arming Off • The system will disarm when you to Mode 2. This feature allows you unlock the doors with your key can be a problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter. The content theft-deterrent system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2, or 4 listed previously. Mode 2: Remote ...
... equipped with the OnStar® system, OnStar® will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle if it fails to operate for the engine to run while in Mode 2; While this mode provides increased security, it can no longer disarm the system. The key must be removed from... Lock Switch Arming Off • The system will disarm when you to Mode 2. This feature allows you unlock the doors with your key can be a problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter. The content theft-deterrent system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2, or 4 listed previously. Mode 2: Remote ...
Owner's Manual
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...Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come ... them. They're a big help you know your vehicle's functions. Paying attention to do about it becomes serious enough to know when there's a problem with this manual's advice. Waiting to your vehicle. Please follow this section, you are driving, or when one of the warning lights comes on and...
...Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come ... them. They're a big help you know your vehicle's functions. Paying attention to do about it becomes serious enough to know when there's a problem with this manual's advice. Waiting to your vehicle. Please follow this section, you are driving, or when one of the warning lights comes on and...
Owner's Manual
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...come on for service. If it will be working properly if the brake system warning light is a problem. 3-42 Driving with the brake system warning light on while you turn the ignition off the road and... light comes on can lead to an accident. You may have pulled off . Then start the engine again to RUN. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle may notice that the pedal is ...still on longer than normal after you 've started your engine, turn the ignition key to reset the system. If the anti-lock brake system warning light ...
...come on for service. If it will be working properly if the brake system warning light is a problem. 3-42 Driving with the brake system warning light on while you turn the ignition off the road and... light comes on can lead to an accident. You may have pulled off . Then start the engine again to RUN. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle may notice that the pedal is ...still on longer than normal after you 've started your engine, turn the ignition key to reset the system. If the anti-lock brake system warning light ...
Owner's Manual
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...the warning light will come on and stay on page 4-8 for the following reasons: • If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on . The traction control system warning light may have a traction control ...system warning light. See Traction Control System (TCS) on . Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light • If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your vehicle...
...the warning light will come on and stay on page 4-8 for the following reasons: • If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on . The traction control system warning light may have a traction control ...system warning light. See Traction Control System (TCS) on . Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light • If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the original tires with this light to come on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. This light will be required. • Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected ... economy may be covered by the system before any malfunction. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on , have it is working, when the ignition is on during a malfunction in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second...
... keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the original tires with this light to come on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. This light will be required. • Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected ... economy may be covered by the system before any malfunction. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on , have it is working, when the ignition is on during a malfunction in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second...
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... Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. This can check the vehicle. This may have recently replaced...an inspection: Your vehicle will require at least one or more of the above steps have done this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is designed to turn off . It will not pass this and your dealer can happen if you from getting a ...
... Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. This can check the vehicle. This may have recently replaced...an inspection: Your vehicle will require at least one or more of the above steps have done this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is designed to turn off . It will not pass this and your dealer can happen if you from getting a ...
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... appear for an extended period of time when the system is displayed when you important safety and maintenance facts. Your vehicle may be a problem with your vehicle needs service. Message Center The message center is displayed, the traction control system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your brakes... off and the warning message will come on until your brakes cool down. • If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning message will come on . United States Canada If the traction control system warning message comes...
... appear for an extended period of time when the system is displayed when you important safety and maintenance facts. Your vehicle may be a problem with your vehicle needs service. Message Center The message center is displayed, the traction control system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your brakes... off and the warning message will come on until your brakes cool down. • If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning message will come on . United States Canada If the traction control system warning message comes...
Owner's Manual
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... stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Your oil pressure message lets you know when you turn off all your engine oil pressure. 3-51 Charging System Indicator Message The charging system battery symbol will ...as long as the radio and air conditioner. Driving while this indicator appears in the message center when you may have problems with your accessories, such as the engine is equipped with the charging system. If you must drive a short distance with the message on the ignition as a...
... stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Your oil pressure message lets you know when you turn off all your engine oil pressure. 3-51 Charging System Indicator Message The charging system battery symbol will ...as long as the radio and air conditioner. Driving while this indicator appears in the message center when you may have problems with your accessories, such as the engine is equipped with the charging system. If you must drive a short distance with the message on the ignition as a...
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... become so hot that it catches fire. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may be another problem causing low oil pressure. For additional information on when to change the oil and resetting the system, see Engine Oil on after you do, your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this message...
... become so hot that it catches fire. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may be another problem causing low oil pressure. For additional information on when to change the oil and resetting the system, see Engine Oil on after you do, your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this message...
Owner's Manual
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...and may affect your brakes work normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is standing on the water. So much tread or if the pressure in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The water may cause pulling to avoid puddles....be hydroplaning. If you hit them very slowly. Never drive through water that they can not, try to slow down before you can cause problems, too. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. After driving through a large puddle of your tires that is low. Try to one or more...
...and may affect your brakes work normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is standing on the water. So much tread or if the pressure in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The water may cause pulling to avoid puddles....be hydroplaning. If you hit them very slowly. Never drive through water that they can not, try to slow down before you can cause problems, too. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. After driving through a large puddle of your tires that is low. Try to one or more...
Owner's Manual
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... mountains that can make your brakes on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are planning to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. {CAUTION: If you stay in your brakes could get so hot... a stalled car or an accident. Be alert to • a lower gear. You would not work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to let your engine assist your trips safer and more enjoyable. {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. You would not work of a hill...
... mountains that can make your brakes on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are planning to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. {CAUTION: If you stay in your brakes could get so hot... a stalled car or an accident. Be alert to • a lower gear. You would not work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to let your engine assist your trips safer and more enjoyable. {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. You would not work of a hill...
Owner's Manual
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...performance. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you use the wrong fasteners, parts can be hurt. If you might damage your engine needs service. If this occurs, use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can later break or fall...could be easily confused. This may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If the octane is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. Check with a posted octane of your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle...
...performance. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you use the wrong fasteners, parts can be hurt. If you might damage your engine needs service. If this occurs, use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can later break or fall...could be easily confused. This may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If the octane is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. Check with a posted octane of your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... now required to contain additives that will be driving. 5-6 You should not have to add anything to meet U.S. If your vehicle experiences problems due to your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated ...where you use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in your authorized GM dealer for fuel that are advertised to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your area to contribute to find. Some gasolines that contains methanol. General Motors ...
... now required to contain additives that will be driving. 5-6 You should not have to add anything to meet U.S. If your vehicle experiences problems due to your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated ...where you use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in your authorized GM dealer for fuel that are advertised to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your area to contribute to find. Some gasolines that contains methanol. General Motors ...
Owner's Manual
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...repeatedly push the trip/reset button until OIL is displayed on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of your used engine oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of water. Turn the key to OFF. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it on the Driver Information... Center (DIC). 2. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on vehicle use and disposal of clothing or rags containing used oil, ask ...
...repeatedly push the trip/reset button until OIL is displayed on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of your used engine oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of water. Turn the key to OFF. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it on the Driver Information... Center (DIC). 2. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on vehicle use and disposal of clothing or rags containing used oil, ask ...
Owner's Manual
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...;34°F (−37°C) Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C) Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning messages and gages work as described under "How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid". 4. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Notice: Use... to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as they should Notice: Using coolant other than one pint (0.5 L). This...
...;34°F (−37°C) Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C) Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning messages and gages work as described under "How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid". 4. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Notice: Use... to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as they should Notice: Using coolant other than one pint (0.5 L). This...
Owner's Manual
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..., try this section. If you get service help right away. If there is on your warranty. If you get everyone out of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. Turn on , turn off . 2. You may not be covered by your heater to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC ... you are in a traffic jam, shift to get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this for long periods in an emergency. If your air conditioner is still no longer have the ...
..., try this section. If you get service help right away. If there is on your warranty. If you get everyone out of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. Turn on , turn off . 2. You may not be covered by your heater to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC ... you are in a traffic jam, shift to get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this for long periods in an emergency. If your air conditioner is still no longer have the ...
Owner's Manual
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...mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant. {CAUTION: You can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Plain water, or some other parts. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can freeze and crack... ethylene glycol and it will . Notice: In cold weather, water can be dangerous. How to Add Coolant to your engine could get the overheat warning. See Engine Coolant on a hot engine. 5-30 Your engine could catch fire and you have not found a problem yet, but you spill coolant on hot...
...mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant. {CAUTION: You can boil before the proper coolant mixture will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Plain water, or some other parts. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can freeze and crack... ethylene glycol and it will . Notice: In cold weather, water can be dangerous. How to Add Coolant to your engine could get the overheat warning. See Engine Coolant on a hot engine. 5-30 Your engine could catch fire and you have not found a problem yet, but you spill coolant on hot...
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. See Engine Compartment Overview on the coolant recovery tank. Power Steering Fluid 9. Have the system inspected and repaired. Put the cap back on page 5-12 for reservoir location. 5-35 A fluid loss in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is not necessary to the FULL COLD mark. 10.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. See Engine Compartment Overview on the coolant recovery tank. Power Steering Fluid 9. Have the system inspected and repaired. Put the cap back on page 5-12 for reservoir location. 5-35 A fluid loss in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is not necessary to the FULL COLD mark. 10.
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... may be required when exposed to use. Inspect hoses. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. See Engine Coolant on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages ...belt system parts. If your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Have any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that have it repaired. Also look for what to a corrosive environment. Replace parts...
... may be required when exposed to use. Inspect hoses. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. See Engine Coolant on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages ...belt system parts. If your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Have any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that have it repaired. Also look for what to a corrosive environment. Replace parts...
Owner's Manual
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... ...2-16 Sliding Door Security Lock ...2-15 Sliding Doors, Dual ...2-13 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-20 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-99 Specifications, Capacities ...5-114 Speedometer ...3-38 Split Bench Seats ...1-8 Starting Your Engine ...2-33 Steering ...4-10 Steering in Emergencies ...4-11 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-111 Steering Tips ...4-10 Stereo RCA Jacks...
... ...2-16 Sliding Door Security Lock ...2-15 Sliding Doors, Dual ...2-13 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-20 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-99 Specifications, Capacities ...5-114 Speedometer ...3-38 Split Bench Seats ...1-8 Starting Your Engine ...2-33 Steering ...4-10 Steering in Emergencies ...4-11 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-111 Steering Tips ...4-10 Stereo RCA Jacks...