
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.)
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a speci®ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signi®cantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction ± AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on speci®ed government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Fuses Usage
01 Right Door Control Module
02 Left Door Control Module
03 Liftgate Module 2
04 Truck Body Controller 3
05 Rear Fog Lamps
06 Liftgate Module/Driver Seat Module
07 Truck Body Controller 2
08 Power Seats
09 Blank
10 Driver Door Module
11 Ampli®er
12 Passenger Door Module
13 Rear Climate Controls
14 Left Rear Parking Lamps
15 Auxiliary Power 2
16Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop
Lamp
17 Right Rear Parking Lamps
18 Locks
19 Blank
20 Sunroof
21 Lock
Envoy
5-98

Fuses Usage
01 Right Door Control Module
02 Left Door Control Module
03 Liftgate Module 2
04 Truck Body Controller 3
05 Rear Fog Lamps
06 Liftgate Module/Driver Seat Module
07 Truck Body Controller 2
08 Power Seats
09 Rear Wiper
10 Driver Door Module
11 Ampli®er
12 Passenger Door Module
13 Rear Climate Controls
14 Left Rear Parking Lamps
15 Auxiliary Power 2
16Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop
Lamp
17 Right Rear Parking Lamps
18 Locks
19 Blank
20 Vent Window
21 Lock
Envoy XL
5-100

Charging System Light....................................3-38
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-61
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-39
Checking Coolant............................................5-25
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-60
Check...........................................................3-42
Engine Light...............................................3-42
Gages Warning Light...................................3-48
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-86
Child Restraints..............................................1-36
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-36
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-42
Older Children.............................................1-30
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-45
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Seat Position...........................................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-48
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-41
Top Strap...................................................1-40
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-39
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-107
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-85
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-84
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-80
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-82
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-82
Cleaning Leather............................................5-82
Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel.........................................5-82
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and
Wiper Blades..............................................5-85
Cleaning Tires................................................5-85
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-82
Cleaning........................................................5-80
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-80
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-83
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-86
Video Screen............................................3-107
Weatherstrips..............................................5-83
Climate Control System...................................3-33
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-33
Dual Automatic............................................3-24
Dual..........................................................3-21
Rear..........................................................3-29
Steering Wheel Controls...............................3-33
Compact Disc Messages.................3-70, 3-80, 3-92
Compass Calibration.......................................2-35
Compass Operation.........................................2-35
Compass Variance..........................................2-36
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-17
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
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Driving (cont.)
City...........................................................4-33
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-37
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-30
Winter........................................................4-39
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-24
Dual Climate Control System............................3-21
DVD Player....................................................3-95
DVD ............................................................3-107
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-107
Distortion..................................................3-105
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-92
E
Electrical System............................................5-89
Add-On Equipment......................................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-90
Headlamps.................................................5-89
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-90
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-89
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System......................................................4-49
Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate............2-13
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-44Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-91
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/IDLE ENGINE.............3-60
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-11
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-18
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-11
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance..................... 6-5
Engine..........................................................5-20
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-41
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-46
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-42
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-41
Coolant......................................................5-24
Cooling System Inspection............................6-17
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Fan Noise..................................................5-35
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-27
Reduced Power Light...................................3-47
Starting......................................................2-21
Entertainment System....................................3-107
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-107
DVD Distortion..........................................3-105
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Environmental Concerns..................................4-17
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-43
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Express±Down Window....................................2-16
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P
Park(P).........................................................2-29
Shifting Into................................................2-29
Shifting Out of............................................2-31
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-15
Parking on Hills..............................................4-58
Parking.........................................................2-28
Brake........................................................2-28
Over Things That Burn.................................2-32
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-20
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-62
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-57
Passlock
ž......................................................2-18
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-33
Personalization...............................................3-53
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-77
Playing a Compact Disc..................3-69, 3-79, 3-87
Playing a Speci®c Loaded Compact Disc............3-88
Playing the Radio...........................3-64, 3-71, 3-81
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Power...........................................................3-19
Accessory Outlets........................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9Power (cont.)
Electrical System.........................................5-90
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-47
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-15
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programmable Locking Feature.........................2-10
Programmable Unlocking Feature......................2-11
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-41
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-26
Radio Messages.....................................3-69, 3-76
Radios..........................................................3-63
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-106
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-107
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-107
Radio Personalization.................................3-104
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-71
Radio with CD............................................3-64
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-81
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Radios (cont.)
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-103
Setting the Time..........................................3-63
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-104
Understanding Reception............................3-105
RainsenseŸ Wipers........................................3-10
RDS Messages..............................3-68, 3-75, 3-86
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
REAR ACCESS OPEN....................................3-61
Rear Axle......................................................5-48
Locking......................................................4-10
Rear Climate Control System............................3-29
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover............2-46
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Floor Storage Lid....................................2-49
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-103
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-92
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-23
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Seats (Envoy XL)..................................... 1-7
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..............................5-97
Rear Window Defogger............................3-23, 3-27
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
žand Compass.................................2-35
Reclining Seatbacks, Power............................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-45
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-47Remote Control..............................................3-97
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-72
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-66
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-52
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-41
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-61
Reporting Safety Defects................................... 7-9
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-43
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-44
Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-60
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-61
Restraint Systems...........................................1-60
Checking....................................................1-60
Replacing Parts...........................................1-61
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-20
RFA # BATTERY LOW....................................3-62
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-62
Roadside......................................................... 7-5
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
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Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-31
Skidding........................................................4-14
Snow Plow....................................................4-50
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-32
Spare Tire Check............................................6-12
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-81
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-102
Speedometer..................................................3-36
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-26
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-13
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-16
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.......................3-33
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-105
Steering........................................................4-10
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-93
Storage Areas................................................2-49
Convenience Net.........................................2-49
Front Storage Area......................................2-45
Glove Box..................................................2-44
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-48
Overhead Console.......................................2-44
Rear Floor Storage Lid.................................2-49
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-77
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-44
Sunroof.........................................................2-51
T
Tachometer....................................................3-36
Taillamps.......................................................5-51
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-51
Testing the Alarm............................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-104
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-17
Passlock
ž...................................................2-18
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-11
Tires.............................................................5-54
Buying New Tires........................................5-58
Chains.......................................................5-62
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-64
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-64
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-55
Inspection and Rotation................................5-55
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-59
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-60
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-60
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-57
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-22
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