
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right in front of you. These
problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop
in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time
because there is no room. That is the time for evasive
action — steering around the problem.
The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply the brakes — but, unless the
vehicle has antilock brakes, not enough to lock the
wheels. SeeBraking on page 5-3 . It is better to remove
as much speed as possible from a collision. Then
steer around the problem, to the left or right depending
on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the
recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, it can be turned
a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and
just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have
avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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Filling the Tank
{WARNING:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can
cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow all the instructions on
the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when
refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when
refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones.
Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away
from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling the vehicle. This is against the law
in some places. Do not re-enter the vehicle while
pumping fuel. Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel
door on the passenger side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise.
The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released
too soon, it will spring back to the right.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the
hook on the fuel door.
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Carbon MonoxideEngine Exhaust ........................................... 3-33
Trunk ......................................................... 3-11
Winter Driving ............................................. 5-21
Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 6-96
CD, MP3 ....................................................... 4-63
Center Console Storage ................................... 3-36
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...........6-43
Chains, Tire ................................................... 6-70
Charging System Light .................................... 4-25
Check Engine Lamp .............................................. 4-30
Checking Things Under the Hood ......................6-10
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................6-100
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children ...........................2-35
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..........2-43
Older Children ............................................. 2-32
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position .................................................. 2-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... 2-52
Systems ..................................................... 2-39
Where to Put the Restraint ...........................2-41
Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 4-14
Circuit Breakers ............................................ 6-103Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ..............6-99
Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 6-97
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 6-95
Finish Care ................................................. 6-98
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ................................................. 6-96
Interior ....................................................... 6-94
Leather ...................................................... 6-96
Tires ........................................................ 6-100
Underbody Maintenance .............................6-100
Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 6-97
Weatherstrips .............................................. 6-97
Windshield
and Wiper Blades ........................6-98
Climate Control System ................................... 4-14
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 4-17
Climate Controls ............................................. 1-14
Clock, Setting ................................................. 4-50
Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 6-19
Collision Damage Repair .................................. 8-11
Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 6-93
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant ............................6-72
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 3-15
Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 5-3
Convenience Net ............................................ 3-36
Coolant Engine ....................................................... 6-24
Engine Temperature Warning Light .................4-29
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Horn ............................................................... 4-3
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................2-16
Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 6-19
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Ignition Positions............................................. 3-19
Indicator/Warning LIghts Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...................4-27
Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...............2-35
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................... 6-55
Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 4-11
Cluster ....................................................... 4-20
Introduction ...................................................... 7-2
J
Jump Starting ................................................. 6-34
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System ................................... 3-3
Keyless Entry System ....................................... 3-3
Keys ............................................................... 3-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 6-49
Lamps Back-Up ..................................................... 6-45
Daytime Running (DRL) ................................4-10
Dome ........................................................ 4-11
License Plate .............................................. 6-46
Malfunction Indicator .................................... 4-30
Mirror Reading ............................................ 4-12
Taillamps and Turn Signal .............................6-44
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 2-25
LATCH System for Child Restraints ...................2-43
Lighting Entry/Exit ................................................... 4-12
Lights ............................................................. 4-9
Airbag Readiness ........................................ 4-23
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ............4-27
Brake System Warning ................................. 4-26
Charging System ......................................... 4-25
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning .............4-29
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active .........5-11
Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 4-5
Fog Lamps ................................................. 4-34
Highbeam On ............................................. 4-34
High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 4-5
Oil Pressure ............................................... 4-33
On Reminder .............................................. 4-10
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Lights (cont.)Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................4-24
Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 4-22
Security ..................................................... 4-33
Tire Pressure .............................................. 4-29
Up-Shift ..................................................... 4-25
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-24
Locks Automatic Door Lock ..................................... 3-9
Delayed Locking ........................................... 3-9
Door ........................................................... 3-8
Lockout Protection ....................................... 3-11
Power Door .................................................. 3-9
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............3-10
Rear Door Security Locks .............................3-10
Loss of Control ............................................... 5-15
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .............2-43
Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 2-3
M
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Record .................................... 7-14
Maintenance Replacement Parts ....................7-12
Owner Checks and Services ........................... 7-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .............7-10
Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 7-3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...............................4-30
Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 2-3
Manual Seats ................................................... 2-2
Manual Transmission Operation ................................................... 3-27
Manual Windows ............................................ 3-13
Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................4-38
Mirror Reading Lamps ..................................... 4-12
Mirrors Manual Rearview ......................................... 3-35
Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 3-36
Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 3-35
Outside Remote Control Mirror ......................3-35
MP3 ............................................................. 4-63
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Navigation System, Privacy..............................8-18
Net, Convenience ........................................... 3-36
New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 3-19
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O
Odometer...................................................... 4-21
Off-Road Recovery .................................................... 5-15
Oil Engine ....................................................... 6-13
Engine Oil Life System ................................. 6-16
Pressure Light ............................................. 4-33
Older Children, Restraints ................................2-32
Online Owner Center ........................................ 8-5
OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 8-18
Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 4-17
Outlets Accessory Power ......................................... 4-13
Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 3-36
Power Mirrors ............................................. 3-35
Remote Control Mirror .................................. 3-35
Owner Checks and Services .............................. 7-8
Owners, Canadian .............................................. iii
P
Paint, Damage.............................................. 6-100
Park Shifting Into ................................................ 3-30
Shifting Out of ............................................ 3-31Parking
Brake ........................................................ 3-29
Over Things That Burn ................................. 3-32
Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 3-32
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .....................4-24
Passenger Compartment Air Filter .....................4-18
Passenger Sensing System ..............................2-64
Passing ......................................................... 5-15
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...............3-17
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation ................................................... 3-17
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...... 6-4
Phone Bluetooth
®.................................................. 4-71
Power Door Locks .................................................. 3-9
Electrical System ....................................... 6-102
Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................3-22
Windows .................................................... 3-14
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts ..........................2-31
Privacy .......................................................... 8-16
Navigation System ....................................... 8-18
OnStar ....................................................... 8-18
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .............8-18
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S
Safety BeltsCare of ...................................................... 6-96
Extender .................................................... 2-31
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................2-16
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 2-25
Reminders .................................................. 4-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone .......................2-11
Use During Pregnancy ................................. 2-31
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government .................................. 8-15
General Motors ........................................... 8-15
U.S. Government ......................................... 8-14
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 7-3
Scheduling Appointments .................................8-10
Sealant Kit, Tire .............................................. 6-72
Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ............................. 2-3
Easy Entry Seat ............................................ 2-8
Heated Seats ............................................... 2-4
Manual Lumbar ............................................. 2-3
Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 2-4
Split Folding Rear Seat .................................. 2-9 Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position ...................................... 2-49
Right Front Seat Position ..............................2-52
Security Light .......................................................... 4-33
Service ........................................................... 6-3
Accessories and Modifications ......................... 6-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ..................................................... 6-5
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 6-4
Engine Soon Lamp ...................................... 4-30
Parts Identification Label .............................6-101
Publications Ordering Information ...................8-15
Scheduling Appointments ..............................8-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..............2-69
Setting the Clock ............................................ 4-50
Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 6-100
Shifting Out of Park ................................................ 3-31
Shifting Into Park ............................................ 3-30
Signals,
Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 4-4
Spare Tire Compact .................................................... 6-93
Installing .................................................... 6-86
Removing ................................................... 6-81
Storing ....................................................... 6-90
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