Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to the front
or sides of the vehicle that could keep the
airbags from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change your
vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height,
front end or side sheet metal, they may keep
the airbag system from working properly.
Also, the airbag system may not work properly
if you relocate any of the airbag sensors.
If you have any questions about this,
you should contact Customer Assistance
before you modify your vehicle. The phone
numbers and addresses for Customer
Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on
page 388.
Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modi ed. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, steering wheel,
the instrument panel, or airbag wiring can
affect the operation of the airbag system.
If you have questions, call Customer
Assistance. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 388.
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Liftgate
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftgate open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death. If you
must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the
body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select
the control setting that will force
outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System on page 155.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 121.The liftgate on a hatchback or wagon can be
locked and unlocked from outside of the vehicle
by inserting the key into the lock and turning it.
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if the
vehicle has one, can also be used. Then pull up
the handle above the license plate to open
the liftgate.
When closing the liftgate, close it from the center
to make sure it fully latches.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
The safety belt light will
come on and stay on
until the driver’s
safety belt is buckled.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the light will
not come on.
Safety Belt Reminder Tone
If your vehicle has this feature, a tone will sound
for several seconds when the ignition is turned
to ON to remind people to fasten their safety belts.
The tone will not sound if the driver’s safety belt
is already buckled.
Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag
symbol. The system checks the airbag’s
electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag
modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and
diagnostic module. For more information on
the airbag system, seeAirbag System on page 66.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will flash
for a few seconds.
Then the light should go
out. This means the
system is ready.
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Weatherstrips............................................ 339
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 339
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 340
Finish Care............................................... 340
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 340
Aluminum Wheels...................................... 341
Tires......................................................... 342
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 342
Finish Damage.......................................... 342
Underbody Maintenance............................ 342
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 343
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 343
Vehicle Identi cation.................................. 344
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........... 344
Service Parts Identification Label............... 345Electrical System........................................ 345
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 345
Headlamp Wiring....................................... 346
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 346
Power Windows and Other Power
Options.................................................. 346
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..................... 347
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............... 349
Capacities and Speci cations.................... 352
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 353
Engine Drive Belt Routing......................... 354
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the rear of the bulb.
4. Remove the headlamp cap (A for the
low-beam or B for the high-beam headlamp)
by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Release the spring that retains the bulb.
6. Remove the old bulb.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to install the
headlamp assembly.
Wagon Models
Hatchback Models
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Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the
fuse block. An electrical overload will cause
the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your
headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an
internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor
overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will
stop until the motor cools. If the overload is
caused by some electrical problem and not snow,
etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the
power windows and other power accessories.
When the current load is too heavy, the circuit
breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit
until the problem is fixed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected
from short circuits by a combination of fuses,
circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in
the wiring itself.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
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Electrical System (cont.)
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 346
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 347
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 346
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 346
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 264
Battery..................................................... 284
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 172
Coolant.................................................... 268
Coolant Heater......................................... 109
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 171
Cooling System Inspection....................... 381
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 354
Engine Compartment Overview................ 258
Exhaust................................................... 121
Oil ........................................................... 260
Overheating............................................. 271
Starting.................................................... 107
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 400
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 37
Exterior Lamps............................................ 148F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 264
Finish Damage............................................ 342
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 140
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 143
Flat Tire...................................................... 324
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 324
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 333
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 266
Manual Transaxle..................................... 266
Power Steering........................................ 279
Windshield Washer.................................. 280
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 176
Fog Lamps.................................................. 150
Front Armrest Storage Area......................... 128
Front Storage Area...................................... 127
Fuel............................................................ 251
Additives.................................................. 252
California Fuel.......................................... 252
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 256
Filling Your Tank...................................... 254
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 253
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Fuel (cont.)
Gage....................................................... 177
Gasoline Octane...................................... 251
Gasoline Specifications............................ 251
Low Warning Light................................... 178
System Inspection.................................... 380
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 349
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 347
Windshield Wiper..................................... 346
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 171
Fuel......................................................... 177
Speedometer........................................... 163
Tachometer.............................................. 163
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 251
Specifications........................................... 251
Glove Box................................................... 126
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 394
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 140
Head Restraints............................................ 15
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 290
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 346
Headlamps.................................................. 290
Bulb Replacement.................................... 290
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 149
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 143
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps...... 292
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 290
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 142
On Reminder........................................... 149
Sidemarker Lamps..........................294, 295
Turn Signal Lamps................................... 293
Heater......................................................... 155
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins....................... 130
Highbeam On Light..................................... 176
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 228
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 229
Hold Mode Light.......................................... 170
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 256
Release................................................... 257
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