Center Console Storage Area...........................2-51
Center Flex Storage Unit.................................2-52
Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts....1-21
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-58
Chains, Tires..................................................5-70
Charging System Light....................................3-46
Checking Coolant............................................5-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-60
Check...........................................................3-50
Engine Light...............................................3-50
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-90
Child Restraints..............................................1-35
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-41
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-46
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-41
Top Strap...................................................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-28
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-89
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-88
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-85
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-87
Cleaning Leather............................................5-86
Cleaning the Interior Plastic Components...........5-86
Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-40, 2-42
Cleaning the Speaker Covers...........................5-87
Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel.........................................5-86
Cleaning Tires................................................5-89
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-86
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-89
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-87
Cleaning........................................................5-84
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-84
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-88
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Weatherstrips..............................................5-87
Climate Control System...................................3-36
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-36
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-39
Dual..........................................................3-29
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-33
Rear..........................................................3-34
Steering Wheel Controls...............................3-38
Comfort Controls, DIC Personalization................3-67
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Engine (cont.)
Coolant......................................................5-24
Cooling System Inspection............................6-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-38
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-27
Starting......................................................2-25
English/Metric Button.......................................3-44
Entering Feature Programming..........................3-67
Entry Lighting.................................................3-20
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-50
Exiting Feature Programming............................3-78
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Express-Up Window........................................2-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-19
Exterior Lights at Unlock..................................3-72
F
Filter.............................................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XMŸ).............3-94
Finding a PTY Station (XMŸ Only)...................3-83
Finding a Station....................................3-82, 3-90
Finish Care....................................................5-88Finish Damage...............................................5-90
Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 3-9
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-72
Flat Tire........................................................5-71
Floor Mats.....................................................2-53
Fluid.............................................................5-21
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM Stereo....................................................3-105
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-54
Fog Lamps....................................................3-17
Following Distance..........................................4-38
Footnotes........................................................ 6-5
Front Ashtray.................................................3-28
Front Storage Area.........................................2-51
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Data Display...............................................3-56
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-55
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
System Inspection.......................................6-13
6
Horn Sounds at Lock......................................3-72
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-26
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank......5-31
How to Add Fluid............................................5-23
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-36
How to Check........................................5-21, 5-62
How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Indicator.........5-23
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydroplaning..................................................4-19
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-29
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-28
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-51
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-52
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer.....................4-35
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-27
Ignition Positions.............................................2-23
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-12
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.......................3-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
In¯ation Ð Tire Pressure.................................5-61Inspection......................................................6-14
Brake System.............................................6-14
Engine Cooling System................................6-14
Exhaust System..........................................6-13
Fuel System...............................................6-13
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-13
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-13
Throttle System...........................................6-14
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-19
Instrument Panel.............................................3-40
Cluster.......................................................3-40
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-51
Interior Lamps................................................3-19
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-43
K
Key in Recall Memory.....................................3-68
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-10
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
8
M
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering System . . . 4-11
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-103
Maintenance Schedule...................................... 6-9
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-10
Brake System Inspection..............................6-14
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-14
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-13
Fuel System Inspection................................6-13
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services............... 6-9
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-13
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . 6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-16
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-13
Throttle System Inspection............................6-14
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-40Making Turns.................................................4-38
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-50
Map Pocket...................................................2-52
Massaging Lumbar Controls............................... 1-3
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-55
Memory Seat.................................................2-55
Memory Steering Wheel Controls......................2-55
Message.......................................................3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Mexico, Central America and
Caribbean Islands/Countries
(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) ±
Customer Assistance..................................... 7-5
Mirror Operation.....................................2-40, 2-41
Mirror to Curb In Reverse................................3-77
Mirrors..........................................................2-40
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž
and Compass..........................................2-40
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStarž.....2-40
Memory.....................................................2-55
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-43
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-44
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-43
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-44
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-42
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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N
Navigation/Radio System................................3-100
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-23
Night Vision System........................................3-22
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-103
O
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-43
Odometer......................................................3-43
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil ................................................................5-13
Engine.......................................................5-13
Life Indicator...............................................3-79
Pressure Light.............................................3-53
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-45
OnStaržServices............................................2-45
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-46
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-45
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-46
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-33
Outside.........................................................2-43
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-43
Convex Mirror.............................................2-44Outside (cont.)
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-43
Heated Mirrors............................................2-44
Power Mirrors.............................................2-42
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-27
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Parade Dimming.............................................3-20
Park Aid........................................................3-25
Park (P)........................................................2-37
Shifting Out of............................................2-37
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check.......................................6-12
Parking on Hills..............................................4-39
Parking.........................................................3-25
Assist........................................................3-25
Brake Indicator Light....................................3-47
Brake........................................................2-32
Over Things That Burn.................................2-38
Park(P).........................................................2-34
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.................. 6-9
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-13
11
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-16
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-36
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-38
PASS-Key
žIII Operation..................................2-21
PASS-KeyžIII ................................................2-21
Performance Shifting (DTS Only).......................2-30
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-39
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..........................3-86, 3-97
Playing a Compact Disc..........................3-87, 3-98
Playing the Radio...................................3-81, 3-90
Power Steering...............................................4-11
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column........................................................ 3-8
Power...........................................................3-27
Accessory Outlets........................................3-27
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.........................................5-93
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Rear Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-8
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-16
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-28
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-48
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-89
Radios..........................................................3-80
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-106
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-107
Care of Your CDs......................................3-107
DIC Personalization.....................................3-67
Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer...................3-100
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-100
Radio Personalization with Home and Away
Feature.................................................3-103
Radio with Cassette and CD.................3-81, 3-89
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-80
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-80
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-104
Understanding Reception............................3-105
RainsenseŸ II Wipers.....................................3-10
RDS Messages..............................................3-93
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-7
Reading Lamps..............................................3-21
12
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-90
Shift Lock Release..........................................2-30
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-34
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-37
Skidding........................................................4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-85
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-101
Speedometer..................................................3-43
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-11
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-25
Steering Column Shift Lever.............................2-35
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-13
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.......................3-38
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-105
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-55
Steering........................................................4-11
Storage Areas................................................2-51
Cellular Telephone.......................................2-51
Center Console Storage Area........................2-51
Center Flex Storage Unit..............................2-52
Convenience Net.........................................2-53
Front Storage Area......................................2-51
Full Floor Console Storage Area....................2-51
Glove Box..................................................2-51Storage Areas (cont.)
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-51
Map Pocket................................................2-52
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-53
Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest....................2-53
Umbrella Holder..........................................2-53
Storage.........................................................2-53
Garment Hooks...........................................2-53
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-81
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-82
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-54
T
Tachometer....................................................3-44
Taillamps.......................................................5-58
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-58
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-48
Testing the Alarm............................................2-20
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-104
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
PASS-Key
žIII Operation..............................2-21
PASS-KeyžIII .............................................2-21
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-14
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
15
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-25
Umbrella Holder..............................................2-53
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-12
Underhood Fuse Block....................................5-94
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-105
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-67
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-70
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-85
Using Digital Signal Processing (DSP)...............3-92
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-50
V
Valet Lockout Switch.......................................2-20
Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-92
Number (VIN).............................................5-92
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-93
Vehicle Personalization....................................3-67
DIC ...........................................................3-67
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel......2-55
Vehicle Speed Limiter......................................3-44
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-33
Visors...........................................................2-18
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-40
Warnings.......................................................3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-7
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-88
Weather Band..............................................3-106
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-10
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-36
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-36
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-18
What to Use..................................5-24, 5-36, 5-37
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