
{CAUTION:
Air bags in¯ate with great force, faster than
the blink of an eye. If you're too close to an
in¯ating air bag, as you would be if you were
leaning forward, it could seriously injure you.
Safety belts help keep you in position before
and during a crash. Always wear your safety
belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit
as far back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Anyone who is up against, or very close to,
any air bag when it in¯ates can be seriously
injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder
belts offer the best protection for adults,
but not for young children and infants.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its
air bag system is designed for them. Young
children and infants need the protection that a
child restraint system can provide. Always
secure children properly in your vehicle.
To read how, see
Older Children on page 1-31
andInfants and Young Children on page 1-34.
There is an air bag
readiness light on the
instrument panel, which
shows AIR BAG.
The system checks the air bag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. See
Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-27for more information.
1-55

And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it
out. Don't carry more than 400 lbs. (181 kg) in your
rear area when four people are in your two-wheel-drive
vehicle. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, don't
carry more than 200 lbs. (91 kg) in your rear area when
four people are in your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose
control and crash. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle.
Notice:Loading objects that weigh over 400 lbs
(181 kg) onto the sliding rear convenience tray may
cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Do not load heavy objects on
the sliding rear convenience tray.If you put things inside your vehicle Ð like suitcases,
tools, packages or anything else Ð they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if
there is a crash, they'll keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
·Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
·Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
·Don't leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
·When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
·Don't leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
There's also important loading information for off-road
driving in this manual. See
Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-51.
4-52

Brake............................................................2-27
Parking......................................................2-27
System Inspection.......................................6-29
System Warning Light..................................3-28
Brakes..........................................................5-42
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-10
Braking........................................................... 4-7
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-14
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-55
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-55
Headlamps.................................................5-55
Rear Combination Lamps.............................5-58
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-59
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
CCalifornia Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Canceling a Rear Door Security Lock................2-10
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-93
Carbon Monoxide...................4-40, 4-53, 2-11, 2-32
Care of.........................................................5-82
Safety Belts................................................5-82
Your CD Player...........................................3-43
Your CDs ...................................................3-43Cargo Cover..................................................2-38
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-16
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-26
Chains, Tires..................................................5-66
Charging System Light....................................3-28
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-43
Checking Coolant............................................5-29
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-9
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-61
Check...........................................................3-31
Engine Light...............................................3-31
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-86
Child Restraints..............................................1-37
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-37
Infants and Young Children...........................1-34
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-31
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Rear Seat Position...................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-51
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-43
Top Strap...................................................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-40
2

Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-18
Glove Box.....................................................2-35
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-6
Headlamps On Reminder.................................3-14
Headlamps....................................................5-55
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-55
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-55
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-57
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-38
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-38
Hitches..........................................................4-56
Hood Latch Operation Check............................6-24
Hood.............................................................. 5-9
Checking Things Under.................................. 5-9
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-4
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-35
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-37
How to Add Fluid....................................5-25, 5-27
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-27How to Check Lubricant...................................5-52
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-40
How to Check................................5-23, 5-26, 5-60
How to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-27
Hydroplaning..................................................4-34
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-32
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-31
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-32
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-33
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-44
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-54
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-42
Ignition Positions.............................................2-15
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-27
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-34
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-60
Inspection......................................................6-29
Brake System.............................................6-29
Engine Cooling System................................6-28
Exhaust System..........................................6-28
Fuel System...............................................6-28
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-28
6

Inspection (cont.)
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-28
Throttle System...........................................6-29
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-90
Instrument Panel.............................................3-25
Cluster.......................................................3-25
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-25
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps...........................................................3-12
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lap Belt........................................................1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-17, 1-28LATCH System...............................................1-44
Child Restraints...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-46
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-29
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Light.............................................................3-27
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-30
Brake System Warning.................................3-28
Charging System.........................................3-28
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-35
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-31
Oil Pressure...............................................3-34
Overdrive Off..............................................3-35
Power Indicator...........................................3-36
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Loading Your Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving..........................................4-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-51
Locks............................................................. 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Long Trip/Highway De®nition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-17
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
7

N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-14
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-95
O
Odometer......................................................3-26
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil ................................................................5-16
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-34
Older Children, Restraints................................1-31
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Opening a Rear Door When the Security
Lock Is On.................................................2-10
Opening and Closing the Sunroof......................2-38
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off Paved Roads.........................................4-16
Operation Tips................................................3-21
Operation......................................................3-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21
Outside.........................................................2-35
Convex Mirror.............................................2-35
Manual Mirrors............................................2-34
Power Mirrors.............................................2-34
Overdrive Off Light..........................................3-35
Overdrive Off.................................................2-22Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
P
Park (P)........................................................2-28
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-27
Parking on Hills..............................................4-58
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-31
Parking.........................................................2-27
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-24
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-28
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......6-30
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-32
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-22
Passing..........................................4-13, 4-57, 0-3
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Compact Disc...................................3-40
Playing the Radio...........................................3-38
Power Mode..................................................2-23
Power Steering...............................................4-11
9

Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts.........1-26
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-45
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-32
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-26
Reminder Light............................................3-26
Safety Belts...................................................5-82
Care of......................................................5-82
Center Passenger Position............................1-26
Driver Position............................................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts........1-15
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-28
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-26
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-25
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-11
Safety Chains.................................................4-56
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-19
Seat............................................................... 1-5
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Seats.............................................................. 1-5
Easy Entry Seat............................................ 1-5
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3Seats (cont.)
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-49
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-49
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-46
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-46
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-51
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-31
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-31
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-39
Setting the Time.............................................3-37
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-39
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-86
Shift Speeds..................................................2-24
Shifting Into or Out of
FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L)..............................2-26
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Short Trip/City De®nition.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
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