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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

Headlamp High/Low
-Beam Changer and
Passing Signal

Windshield Wipers and Washer
Turn and Lane Change Indicator
To signal a turn, move the lever on the left side of the
steering wheel all the way up or down. The lever returns
automatically when the turn is complete.
An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Head
-Up Display
(HUD), an arrow will also appear in the display area
to indicate the direction of the turn or lane change
(See ªHead
-Up Display (HUD)º in Index for
more information).
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal
a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete.
The lever will return by itself when you release it.
If the arrows flash very fast as you signal a turn or a lane
change, a signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers won't see your turn signal.

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If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse (see ªFuses and Circuit
Breakersº in the Index) and for burned
-out bulbs.
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 0.8 miles
(1.3 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn
signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever
to the off position.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam
or high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever
toward you and release it.
When the high beams are
on, this light located on the
instrument panel will
also be on.If your vehicle is equipped with the Head
-Up Display
(HUD), an arrow will also appear in the display area to
indicate the high beams are on (See ªHead
-Up Display
(HUD)º in Index for more information).
Flash-To-Pass
This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to
signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.
It works even if your headlamps are off.
Pull the turn signal lever toward you briefly to
flash
-to-pass.
If the headlamps are off or on low beam, the high
-beam
headlamps will turn on. They'll stay on as long as you
hold the lever toward you and the high
-beam indicator
on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release
the lever to turn the high
-beam headlamps off.

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NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check
with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel
will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash,
telling other drivers you're about to turn, change
lanes or stop.When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.
Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you
plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle's lighting
system, its bulb warning lights may not let you know if
one of your lamps goes out. So, when you have a trailer
lighting system plugged in, be sure to check your
vehicle and trailer lamps from time to time to be sure
they're all working. Once you disconnect the trailer
lamps, the bulb warning lights again can tell you if
one of your vehicle lamps is out.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
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-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
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-5 Filling Your Tank
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-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
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-11 Engine Oil
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-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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-18 Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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-18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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-21 Engine Coolant
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-24 Radiator Pressure Cap
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-25 Power Steering Fluid
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-25 Windshield Washer Fluid
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-27 Brakes
6
-30 Battery
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-32 Bulb Replacement6
-41 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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-42 Tires
6
-51 Appearance Care
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-51 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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-53 Care of Safety Belts
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-54 Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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-54 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-56 Cleaning Tires
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-56 Sheet Metal Damage
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-57 Finish Damage
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-58 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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-59 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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-59 Service Parts Identification Label
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-60 Electrical System
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-68 Replacement Bulbs
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-69 Capacities and Specifications
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-70 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer's service department.
For the bulb types to be used in the following
procedures, see ªReplacement Bulbsº in the Index.
Halogen Bulbs
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
This procedure is for both the driver's and passenger's
side headlamps.
1. Remove the two bolts retaining the
headlamp assembly.
2. Slide the headlamp outboard until the pins are loose.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs.

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4. Rotate the bulb retainer counterclockwise to remove
the bulb assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out from the retainer.
6. Push the new bulb straight into the retainer.
7. Reverse these steps to replace the bulb assembly.Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system
equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim has
been pre
-set at the factory and should need no further
adjustment. This is true even though your horizontal aim
indicators may not fall exactly on the ª0º (zero) marks on
their scales.

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6-38 Front Turn Signal
Once the headlamp assembly has been removed from
the vehicle, the front turn signal bulbs can be accessed.
1. Reach down into the space provided by the removal
of the headlamp assembly and, while pushing in the
tab on the bulb assembly, turn the assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out
of the retainer.
3. Replace the bulb and turn the bulb assembly
back into place.
Cornering Lamps
Follow the same procedure as used for replacing the
headlamps. However, to remove the cornering lamp
bulb, press the tab on the bulb assembly while turning
the bulb assembly counterclockwise. Pull the bulb
straight out. Replace the bulb and turn the bulb assembly
back into place.
Trunk-Mounted Back-Up and Taillamps
1. Loosen and remove the seven fasteners that hold the
assembly in place. The assembly for both sides is
one piece. The entire piece must be removed to
replace any bulbs.

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2. Pull out the assembly.3. Push in the tab and turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the
new bulb socket.