Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or
a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before
setting the parking brake. If you have a
four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer
case is not in NEUTRAL.
Notice:If you leave your radio or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Always turn off your radio
and other accessories when jump
starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the
cigarette lighter or the accessory power
outlets. Turn off the radio and all lamps that
are not needed. This will avoid sparks
and help save both batteries. And it could
save the radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+)
and negative (−) terminal locations on the
other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote
positive (+) and a remote negative (−) jump
starting terminal. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 324for more information on
the terminal locations.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a ashlight if you need more
light.
Be sure the batteries have enough water.
You do not need to add water to the
ACDelco
®battery (or batteries) installed in
your new vehicle. But if a battery has ller
caps, be sure the right amount of uid is
there. If it is low, add water to take care of
that rst. If you do not, explosive gas
could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn
you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on your
skin, ush the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
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{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can
injure you badly. Keep your hands away
from moving parts once the engine is
running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation. If they do, you
could get a shock. The vehicles could
be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+)
will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+)
terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (−)
will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part
or to a remote negative (−) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−)or
you will get a short that would damage the
battery and maybe other parts too. And do not
connect the negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal on the dead battery
because this can cause sparks.6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the dead battery.
Use a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
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7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect
it to the positive (+) terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to
the negative (−) terminal of the good battery.
Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until
the next step. The other end of the negative (−)
cable does not go to the dead battery. It
goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part,
or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the
vehicle with the dead battery.9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable
at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead
battery, but not near engine parts that move.
The electrical connection is just as good there,
and the chance of sparks getting back to the
battery is much less.
Your vehicle has a remote negative (−)
terminal for this purpose.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery
and run the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead
battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.
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Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always
connect and remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables do
not touch each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or
Remote Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and
Remote Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both
vehicles, do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.
Jumper Cable Removal
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Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,
mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of your spare tire
in good condition will be covered at no charge.
The customer is responsible for the repair or
replacement of the tire if not covered by a
warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which
require a battery jump start will be covered at
no charge.
Dealer Locator Service:Information on the
dealer nearest your location.
Trip Routing:Your Roadside Assistance
Representative can provide you with speci c
information regarding this feature.
Trip Interruption Expense Bene ts:Your
Roadside Assistance Representative can
provide you with speci c information regarding
this feature.
Additional Services for Canadian
Customers
Trip Routing Service:Upon Request,
Roadside Assistance will send you detailed,
computer-personalized maps, highlighting your
choice of either the most direct route or the
most scenic route to your destination,
anywhere in North America, along with any
helpful travel information we may have
pertaining to your trip. To request this service,
please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800.
We’ll make every attempt to send your
personalized trip routing as quickly as
possible, but it’s best to allow three weeks
before your planned departure date.
Trip routing requests will be limited to
six per calendar year.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 423
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 419
Weatherstrips........................................... 418
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 420
Ashtray(s).................................................... 173
Assist Handles............................................ 150
Audio System(s).......................................... 203
AM-FM Radio.......................................... 205
Care of Your CD Player........................... 239
Care of Your CDs.................................... 239
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 240
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 239
Radio with CD......................................... 208
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 217
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)............................ 205
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)............................ 204
Theft-Deterrent Feature...................237, 238
Understanding Radio Reception............... 238
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 240Automatic Headlamp System....................... 168
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 331
Operation................................................. 120
B
Battery........................................................ 353
Electric Power Management..................... 171
Run-Down Protection............................... 171
Battery Warning Light.................................. 184
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 276
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 247
Emergencies............................................ 249
Parking.................................................... 130
System Warning Light.............................. 185
Brakes........................................................ 350
Braking....................................................... 246
Braking in Emergencies............................... 249
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 115
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D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 167
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light....... 193
Defensive Driving........................................ 242
Disc, MP3................................................... 230
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 317
Dome Lamp................................................ 170
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 170
Door
Locks....................................................... 104
Power Door Locks................................... 105
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 106
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 106
Rear Doors.............................................. 107
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 25
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 194
DIC Controls and Displays....................... 194
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 198
Driving
At Night................................................... 270
City.......................................................... 274Driving (cont.)
Defensive................................................. 242
Drunken................................................... 243
Freeway................................................... 275
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 278
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 271
Off-Road.................................................. 256
Recovery Hooks....................................... 285
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 284
Winter...................................................... 280
E
Electric Power Management........................ 171
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 425
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 426
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 426
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 425
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 330
Battery..................................................... 353
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Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 156
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 170
Cluster..................................................... 178
Interior Lamps............................................. 170
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 354
K
Keyless Entry System................................. 100
Keys............................................................. 99
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 370
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 171
Dome....................................................... 170
Dome Lamp Override............................... 170
Electric Power Management..................... 171Lamps (cont.)
Exterior.................................................... 166
Exterior Cargo.......................................... 169
Fog .......................................................... 169
Interior..................................................... 170
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 56
Latches, Seatback......................................... 16
License Plate Lamps................................... 366
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 181
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 186
Battery Warning....................................... 184
Brake System Warning............................. 185
Cruise Control.......................................... 192
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator............ 193
Highbeam On.......................................... 192
Malfunction Indicator................................ 188
Oil Pressure............................................. 191
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 182
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 180
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 180
Security................................................... 192
Tire Pressure........................................... 187
Up-Shift................................................... 185
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