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Accessories and Modifications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power............................................3-22
Accessory Power Outlets.................................4-15
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................6-30
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation.....2-71
Additional Program Information.........................8-11
Additional Required Services.............................. 7-4
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................6-82
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............4-56
Adjustment
Chime Level...............................................4-83
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-20
Airbag
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................2-72
Airbag System
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................2-63
Passenger Sensing System...........................2-66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........2-71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................2-63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....2-64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................2-61
Where Are the Airbags?...............................2-58Airbags.........................................................2-73
Passenger Status Indicator...........................4-26
Readiness Light..........................................4-25
System Check.............................................2-56
AM ...............................................................4-82
Antenna
Backglass...................................................4-83
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................4-83
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 5-4
Warning Light.............................................4-28
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-79
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-76
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................6-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................6-77
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-75
Finish Care.................................................6-78
Finish Damage............................................6-80
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-76
Interior Cleaning..........................................6-73
Sheet Metal Damage...................................6-80
Tires..........................................................6-79
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-80
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-77
Weatherstrips..............................................6-76
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-78
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California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements................. 6-4
Warning....................................................... 6-4
California Fuel.................................................. 6-7
Call Waiting...................................................4-77
Calling for Assistance........................................ 8-7
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canceling a Remote Start.................................. 1-5
Capacities and Specifications............................6-92
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................3-33
Trunk.........................................................3-12
Winter Driving.............................................5-17
Care of
Safety Belts................................................6-76
Care of CDs ..................................................4-60
Care of the CD Player.....................................4-60
CD Messages................................................4-59
CD, MP3 .......................................................4-62
Cellular Phone Usage......................................4-82
Center Console Storage...................................3-37
Chains, Tire...................................................6-64
Charge/Assist Gage........................................4-36
Charging System Light....................................4-27
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................4-31Check Engine Light.........................................4-31
Checking Coolant............................................6-25
Checking Engine Oil........................................6-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................6-12
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................6-80
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................2-34
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........2-42
Older Children.............................................2-30
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................2-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................2-52
Systems.....................................................2-38
Where to Put the Restraint...........................2-40
Chime Level Adjustment..................................4-83
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-79
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................6-77
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-75
Finish Care.................................................6-78
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-76
Interior.......................................................6-73
Tires..........................................................6-79
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-80
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Power Locks................................................ 3-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............3-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................3-11
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................4-37
DIC Operation and Displays..........................4-38
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................4-45
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-41
Driving
At Night.....................................................5-13
Before a Long Trip......................................5-15
Defensive..................................................... 5-2
Drunk.......................................................... 5-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................5-15
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................5-16
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................5-14
Loss of Control...........................................5-12
Off-Road Recovery......................................5-11
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................5-20
Winter........................................................5-17
Driving for Better Fuel Economy.......................1-27
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................5-17
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones..........4-78E
EDR .............................................................8-16
Ejecting a CD................................................4-58
Electrical Equipment, Add-On............................6-82
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................6-86
Fuses........................................................6-83
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-83
Power Windows and Other Power Options......6-83
Rear Compartment Fuse Block......................6-89
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................6-82
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................3-19
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................3-19
Electronic Stability Control................................. 5-6
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light...........4-29
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................3-13
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................4-33
Ending a Call.................................................4-77
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-20
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........4-31
Compartment Overview................................6-14
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Malfunction Indicator....................................4-31
Reading.....................................................4-13
Trunk.........................................................4-13
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................2-24
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................2-42
Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running.....3-31
Lift Seat, Power............................................... 2-9
Light, Auto Stop Mode.....................................4-36
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................4-13
Parade Dimming..........................................4-13
Lights............................................................4-10
Airbag Readiness........................................4-25
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............4-28
Brake System Warning.................................4-27
Charging System.........................................4-27
Cruise Control.............................................4-34
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............4-30
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
Fuel Economy.............................................4-37
Highbeam On.............................................4-34
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
Oil Pressure...............................................4-33
On Reminder..............................................4-10
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................4-26
Safety Belt Reminders..................................4-24
Security.....................................................4-34
Tire Pressure..............................................4-30
Loading a CD................................................4-58Loading Your Vehicle.......................................5-20
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................3-10
Door ........................................................... 3-9
Lockout Protection.......................................3-12
Power Door .................................................. 3-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............3-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................3-11
Loss of Control...............................................
5-12
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............2-42
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 2-5
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Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Record....................................7-13
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................7-11
Owner Checks and Services........................... 7-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............7-10
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 7-3
MaintenanceI.................................................. 7-3
MaintenanceII................................................. 7-4
Making a Call.................................................4-75
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................4-31
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process . . . 8-13
Manual Locks.................................................. 1-6
Manual Reclining Seatbacks............................... 2-6
Manual Seat.................................................... 1-7
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................2-26
Rear Seat......................................................1-10
Rear Seat Air Outlet........................................4-21
Rear Window Defogger....................................4-20
Rearview Mirrors.............................................3-35
Receiving a Call.............................................4-76
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 2-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................7-10
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................5-25
Regenerative Braking......................................3-30
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility................. 8-6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............3-3, 3-4
Remote Trunk Release....................................3-13
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 3-7
Removal and Installation of the
Sealant Canister..........................................6-72
Repair Facility................................................8-12
Replacement Bulbs.........................................6-42
Replacement Parts
Maintenance...............................................7-11
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................6-33
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................8-14
Saturn.......................................................8-15
U.S. Government.........................................8-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................2-73
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................2-74Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................3-22
Ride Control Systems....................................... 5-6
Electronic Stability (ESC)................................ 5-6
Roadside Assistance Program............................ 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................5-20
Roof
Sunroof......................................................3-37
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................3-34
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Safety Belt Pretensioners.................................2-26
Safety Belt Reminder Light...............................4-24
Safety Belts...................................................2-73
Care of ......................................................6-76
Extender....................................................2-30
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................2-16
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................2-24
Reminders..................................................4-24
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................2-11
Use During Pregnancy.................................2-29
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government..................................8-14
Saturn.......................................................8-15
U.S. Government.........................................8-14
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 7-3
Scheduling Appointments................................... 8-9
Sealant Kit, Tire..............................................6-66
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