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Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good
braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with
top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts
of your braking system — for example, when your
brake linings wear down and you need new ones
put in — be sure you get new approved GM
replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may
no longer work properly. For example, if someone
puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle,
the balance between your front and rear brakes can
change — for the worse. The braking performance
you have come to expect can change in many other
ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery.
When it is time for a new battery, get one that has
the replacement number shown on the original
battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco
®
replacement battery.Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for
25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−)
cable from the battery. This will help keep
your battery from running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful. SeeJump
Starting on page 438for tips on working
around a battery without getting hurt.
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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 (NHTSA), 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 (UTQG)
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 specied
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 signicantly 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 specied
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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Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning:The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underination, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire
balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly
rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air,
replace it (except some aluminum wheels,
which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and
be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s
tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you
should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag
that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel rmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a stop well out
of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much
like a skid and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get
the vehicle under control by steering the way
you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy
and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road if possible.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. The jack provided with your
vehicle is designed only for changing a
at tire. If it is used for anything else, you
or others could be badly injured or killed
if the vehicle slips off the jack. Use the
jack provided with your vehicle only for
changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to use the
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on
your vehicle’s hazard warning ashers. See
Hazard Warning Flashers on page 172for more
information.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 400
Accessory Inator........................................ 468
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 191
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 92
Additives, Fuel............................................ 403
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 496
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 416
Air Conditioning..................................193, 197
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 211
Readiness Light....................................... 210
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 537
Airbag System............................................... 76
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 92
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 84
Passenger Sensing System....................... 86
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 91
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 83
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 84Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 81
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 79
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 344
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 344
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 351
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 215
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 492
Care of Safety Belts................................ 490
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 494
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 491
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 487
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 488
Finish Care.............................................. 491
Finish Damage......................................... 494
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 490
Leather.................................................... 489
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 493
Tires........................................................ 493
Underbody Maintenance........................... 494
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 495
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 491
Weatherstrips........................................... 490
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 492
Audio System(s).......................................... 258
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 341
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 343
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 343
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 344
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 344
Mobile Digital Media System.................... 319
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 282
Radio with CD......................................... 260
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...................314, 316
Setting the Time...................................... 259
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 340
Understanding Radio Reception............... 342
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 344
Automatic Door Lock................................... 109
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 417
Operation................................................. 133B
Battery........................................................ 437
Electric Power Management..................... 186
Run-Down Protection............................... 187
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 370
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 351
Emergencies............................................ 353
Parking.................................................... 137
System Warning Light.............................. 214
Brakes........................................................ 434
Braking....................................................... 350
Braking in Emergencies............................... 353
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 128
Bulb Replacement....................................... 443
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps....................... 445
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 443
License Plate Lamps................................ 447
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 447
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 445
Buying New Tires........................................ 461
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C
Calibration................................................... 228
California Fuel............................................. 403
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 401
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 503
Captain Chairs, Rear..................................... 16
Carbon Monoxide..............119, 141, 373, 386
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 490
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 343
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 343
Cargo Lamp................................................ 186
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 274
Chains, Tire................................................. 467
Charging System Light................................ 213
Check
Engine Light............................................ 217
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 408
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 494
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 55
Infants and Young Children........................ 52
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 61
Older Children........................................... 49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 69Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 72
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 60
Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 344
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 193
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 492
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 491
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 488
Finish Care.............................................. 491
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 487
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 490
Leather.................................................... 489
Tires........................................................ 493
Underbody Maintenance........................... 494
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 491
Weatherstrips........................................... 490
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 492
Climate Control System............................... 193
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 205
Dual......................................................... 197
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 200
Rear...............................................200, 203
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Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 31
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 223
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 224
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 249
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 230
Driving
At Night................................................... 363
City.......................................................... 368
Defensive................................................. 346
Drunken................................................... 347
Freeway................................................... 369
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 371
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 365
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 378
Winter...................................................... 373
Dual Climate Control System....................... 197
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....282, 298E
Electric Power Management........................ 186
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 496
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 497
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 497
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 498
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 497
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 500
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 497
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 416
Battery..................................................... 437
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 217
Coolant.................................................... 420
Coolant Heater......................................... 132
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 217
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