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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever located on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
Turn and Lane Change Signals
Headlamp High/Low
-Beam Changer
Flash
-To-Pass Feature
For information on the exterior lamps, see ªExterior
Lampsº later in this section.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
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 located on the
instrument panel cluster
will flash in the direction
of the turn or lane change.
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 returns when it is released.
If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime will sound
and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
TURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a mile to
remind you to turn it off.
Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned
-out signal bulb.
Other drivers won't see the turn signal.
Replace burned
-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse (see ªFuses and Circuit
Breakersº in the Index) and for burned
-out bulbs
if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn.
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4-39 Making Turns
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.
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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
6
-6 Filling Your Tank
6
-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-9 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-12 Engine Oil
6
-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6
-24 Engine Coolant
6
-29 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-30 Brakes
6
-34 Battery
6
-36 Bulb Replacement
6
-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement6
-48 Tires
6
-61 Appearance Care
6
-61 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-63 Care of Safety Belts
6
-64 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-66 Cleaning Tires
6
-68 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-69 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-69 Service Parts Identification Label
6
-70 Electrical System
6
-74 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
6
-79 Replacement Bulbs
6
-79 Capacities and Specifications
6
-80 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulb, see
ªReplacement Bulbsº in the Index.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
(If Equipped)
CAUTION:
The low beam high intensity discharge lighting
system operates at a very high voltage. If you try
to service any of the system components, you
could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a
qualified technician service them.
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.
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6-37 Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the upper filler panel by loosening all the
screws and then removing the grommets.
3. Remove the two bolts fastening the headlamp to the
headlamp mounting bracket.
4. Pull the headlamp straight forward to disengage the
locator pin at the outboard edge of the headlamp.
5. To replace the low-beam bulb, first remove the
rubber housing cover on the rear of the lamp.
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6. Then, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
unlock the socket from the lamp housing.7. Remove the headlamp bulb socket.
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8. After removing the wiring harness connector from
the headlamp bulb socket, replace the bulb
assembly. Reconnect it to the wiring harness and
reinstall the headlamp bulb assembly back into the
headlamp housing.
9. After reinstalling the bulb and socket, reinstall the
rubber cover. Make sure it fully covers the
headlamp socket.
10. To replace the high
-beam bulb, turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the
lamp housing. Follow the instructions in Step 6
through 8 to install the new bulb.
11. Reinstall the upper filler panel by inserting the
grommets, along with the screws, back into
the holes.
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6-45 Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. The turn signal lamps are located on the outboard side
of the headlamps. To access, remove the headlamp.
See Steps 1, 2, 3, and 10 under ªHeadlampsº.
2. Press the bulb socket tab and turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from
the lamp housing.
3. To remove the old bulb, grasp the socket firmly and
pull the bulb out.
4. Install the new bulb and reverse the steps to reinstall
the lamp housing.
Rear Turn Signal Lamps and Taillamps
1. Open the trunk to gain access to the lamp housing.
2. Remove the rear
compartment sill plate
by removing the upper
convenience net
retainers, located at
each end, as shown.
3. Move the spare tire cover out of the way.
4. Pull the trunk trim away to access the wing nuts.