Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-52
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-20
Chains, Tires..................................................5-65
Charging System Light....................................3-31
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-35
Checking Coolant............................................5-23
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-13
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-8
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-54
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-83
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-32
Infants and Young Children...........................1-29
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-38
Older Children.............................................1-27
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-44
Top Strap...................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-37
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-35Cigarette Lighter
.............................................3-17
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle
..................................5-78
Outside of Your Vehicle
................................5-80
Underbody Maintenance
...............................5-83
Weatherstrips
..............................................5-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
.......................5-81
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment
.................3-24
Dual
..........................................................3-17
Dual Automatic
............................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment
........................................3-24
Compact Disc Messages
..................................3-54
Compact Spare Tire
........................................5-77
Control Buttons
...............................................3-43
Control of a Vehicle
.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net
............................................2-36
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage
............................3-34
Engine Temperature Warning Light
.................3-34
Heater, Engine
............................................2-20
Cooling System
..............................................5-28
Cornering Lamps
............................................3-13
Courtesy Lamps
.............................................3-13
Cruise Control
.................................................. 3-8
Cruise Control Light
........................................3-40
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-30
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-31
How to Add Fluid............................................5-21
How to Check........................................5-20, 5-57
How to Check and Add Oil...............................5-18
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-37
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-11
Hydroplaning..................................................4-20
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-26
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-36
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-37
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.......4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
.....................4-36
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
...........................4-28
Ignition Positions
.............................................2-18
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
..........................6-13
Illumination on Remote Activation
........................ 2-7
Infants and Young Children, Restraints
...............1-29
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
..................................5-57Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-15
Engine Cooling System................................6-15
Exhaust System..........................................6-14
Fuel System...............................................6-15
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-14
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-14
Throttle System...........................................6-15
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-27
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-13
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-87
Interior Lamps................................................3-13
Interior Plastic Components..............................5-80
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-43
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-11
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
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L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-10
Interior.......................................................3-13
Lap Belt........................................................1-20
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-12, 1-22
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-38
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-40
Leather.........................................................5-79
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-26
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-32
Brake System Warning.................................3-31
Change Engine Oil......................................3-39
Charging System.........................................3-31
Cruise Control.............................................3-40
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning...............................3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-34
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-42
Low Oil Level.............................................3-39Light (cont.)
Low Traction...............................................3-33
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-40
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-35
Oil Pressure...............................................3-38
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-29
Security.....................................................3-40
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-41
TCS Warning Light......................................3-33
Tire Pressure..............................................3-35
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-33
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors..............................2-15
Loading Your Vehicle
.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection
..........................................2-11
Locks
Door
........................................................... 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle
....................................2-11
Lockout Protection
.......................................2-11
Power Door
................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.............2-10
Loss of Control
...............................................4-15
Low Fuel Warning Light
...................................3-42
Low Traction Light
..........................................3-33
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
.......................3-40
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O
Odometer......................................................3-28
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-39
Engine.......................................................5-13
Low Oil Level Light......................................3-39
Pressure Light.............................................3-38
Supercharger, Engine...................................5-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-27
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-34
OnStar®Services............................................2-34
OnStar®System.............................................2-34
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-35
Operation Tips................................................3-24
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-24
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-33
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-25
Overseas–Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-11
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-25
Shifting Out of............................................2-25
Parking
Brake........................................................2-24
Over Things That Burn.................................2-28
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-13
Parking on Hills..............................................4-40
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-10
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-14
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......6-16
PartE-Maintenance Record
...........................6-17
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
.....................3-24
Passenger Control
..........................................3-23
Passing
.................................................4-14, 4-39
PASS-Key
®II
.................................................2-16
Perimeter Lighting
...........................................3-14
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape
..........................3-47, 3-51
Playing a Compact Disc
...................................3-53
Playing the Radio
...................................3-46, 3-49
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-55
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Restraint System Check...................................6-11
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-54
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-55
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-54
Replacing Parts...........................................1-55
Resynchronization............................................. 2-8
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-18
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-20
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-31
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-30
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-29
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-80
Center Passenger Position............................1-20
Driver Position............................................1-12Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
................1-11
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
.....1-11
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults
......................................1-24
Rear Seat Passengers
.................................1-21
Right Front Passenger Position
......................1-20
Safety Belt Extender
....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
.................1-19
Safety Belts Are for Everyone
......................... 1-6
Safety Chains
.................................................4-38
Safety Warnings and Symbols
.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance
..................................... 6-4
Seat
Head Restraints
............................................ 1-5
Seats
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-3
Manual
........................................................ 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks
...................................... 1-4
Six-Way Power Seats
.................................... 1-3
Split Folding Rear Seat
.................................. 1-6
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position
............................1-42
Designed for the LATCH System
...................1-40
Rear Outside Seat Position
...........................1-40
Right Front Seat Position
..............................1-44
Security Feedback
............................................ 2-5
Security Light
.................................................3-40
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