Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when
the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
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Hood and Liftgate Support Gas Strut
Service
Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear,
corrosion, cracks, loss of lubricant, or other
damage. Check the hold open ability of gas strut.
If necessary, replace with genuine GM parts.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi ed below by name,
part number, or speci cation may be obtained
from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certi ed for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 407.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 419.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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C
Calibration..........................................157, 159
California Fuel............................................. 399
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 397
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Speci cations...................... 515
Carbon Monoxide..............126, 128, 155, 379
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 499
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 319
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 319
Cargo Cover............................................... 181
Cargo Management System........................ 183
Center Console Storage Area...................... 179
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 52
Center Seat.................................................. 18
Chains, Tire................................................. 475
Charging System Light................................ 235
Check
Engine Light............................................ 239
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 404
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 504
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 67
Infants and Young Children........................ 63Child Restraints (cont.)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 73
Older Children........................................... 60
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 82
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position..................... 85
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 86
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 72
Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 320
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 219
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 502
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 500
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 497
Finish Care.............................................. 501
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 496
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 499
Leather.................................................... 498
Speaker Covers....................................... 499
Tires........................................................ 503
Underbody Maintenance........................... 504
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 500
Weatherstrips........................................... 500
561
Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 124
Locks....................................................... 123
Power Door Locks................................... 124
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 124
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 124
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 43
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 245
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 245
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 259
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 250
Driving
At Night................................................... 354
City.......................................................... 358
Defensive................................................. 322
Drunken................................................... 323
Freeway................................................... 359
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 362
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 355
Off-Road.................................................. 338
Recovery Hooks....................................... 369
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 368
Winter...................................................... 364
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 220
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 303E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 506
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 510
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 507
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 507
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 507
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 511
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 507
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 412
Battery..................................................... 436
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 239
Coolant.................................................... 419
Coolant Heater......................................... 143
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 238
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 534
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 406
Exhaust................................................... 155
Fan Noise................................................ 430
Oil ........................................................... 407
Oil Life System........................................ 410
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 424
563
Oil
Engine..................................................... 407
Pressure Light.......................................... 242
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 410
Older Children, Restraints............................. 60
Online Owner Center................................... 543
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 165
Other Warning Devices................................ 194
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 225
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 218
Outside
Power Foldaway Mirrors........................... 162
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 424
Owner Checks and Services....................... 527
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 504
Park Aid...................................................... 214
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 152
Shifting Out of......................................... 153Parking
Assist....................................................... 214
Brake....................................................... 151
Over Things That Burn............................ 154
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 233
Passenger Sensing System ......................... 101
Passing....................................................... 335
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 137
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 137
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 218
Door Locks.............................................. 124
Electrical System..................................... 507
Liftgate..................................................... 128
Lumbar Controls........................................ 10
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 15
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 141
Running Boards....................................... 132
Seat............................................................ 9
Steering Fluid.......................................... 430
Windows.................................................. 134
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 59
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 124
568
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems............... 108
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash........................................ 109
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 141
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 51
Road Sensing Suspension........................... 329
Roadside
Service.................................................... 545
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 368
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 534
Running Boards, Power............................... 132
Running the Engine While Parked............... 156
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 231
Pretensioners............................................. 59
Reminder Light........................................ 231
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 499
Center Front Passenger Position................ 52
Driver Position........................................... 43
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 43Safety Belts (cont.)
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 56
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 53
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 51
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 59
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 51
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 38
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 50
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 521
Seats
60/40 Split Bench Seat.............................. 19
Bucket Seats, Rear.................................... 26
Center Seat............................................... 18
Head Restraints......................................... 17
Heated and Cooled Seats.......................... 12
Heated Seats............................................. 11
Heated Seats - Rear.................................. 18
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals...................... 13
Power Lumbar........................................... 10
Power Reclining Seatbacks........................ 15
Power Seats................................................ 9
Third Row Seat......................................... 33
Secondary Latch System............................. 488
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