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2003 Pontiac Sunfire Owners Manual

1. Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection Man n Engine Cooling System Inspection 3 3 a d4 dzd 4 33 ore ey a a 210 210 2 9 29 merer tees 4 6 6 6 12 na 414 lice SS Maintenance Schedule cont Exhaust System Inspecthon 0 0 2202 0 0 Fuel System Inspection tab riieseseeiersash How This Section is Organized LPC ME T needs Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance ies Maintenance Requirements ccccccccceeeciee Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Part B Owner Checks and Services Part G Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants rh ys Far E Maintenance Record Selecting the Right Schedule Short Trip City Scheduled seaman eee Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Bool and Seal Inspection ccccsecececeersees Throttle System ISPecton irssi Using Your Your Vehicle and the Environment Siete ee AE Maintenance When Trailer Towing 0 MAKNI TUE fot eet vedeesrsckcbiisikanenesssnaqterestitis Malfunction Indicator Light 1 s ssssseeeees Manual Seats ioi naiaranreii iiia eE ENAR i Manual Transaxle Fluid Operation Hee Manual Transaxle Check Manual Windows Map Lamps 6 22 Ea Matching Transmitler s to Your Vehicle 2 6 OnStar Virtual Advisor 0000 0 00
2. 6 9 57 000 Miles 95 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or avery 3 months whichever occurs first An Enussion Control Service 60 000 Miles 100 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service _ Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 3 Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Contra Service J3 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 3 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 66 000 Miles 110 000 km Change engine oil and filter or avery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service J Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote J Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 6 10 69 000 Miles 115 000 km J Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Gentrol Service 72 000 Miles 120 000 km J Change engine oil and fiiter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 3 Lubricat chassis components or every 6 months whichever occ
3. Hotels Glass replacement Tire repair facilites Rental vehicle or taxis Airports or train stations Folica fire departments or hospitals In many Instances mechanical fallures are covered under Pontiacs comprehensive warranty However when other services are utilized our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following information to give the advisor Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle license plate number T Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner of driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or lype of occurrence While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we re only a phone call away Pontiac Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 text telephone TTY users call 1 888 889 2438 Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book Courtesy Transportation Pontiac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor v
4. You re driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the disc should play it s very hot When the temperature returns to normal the disc should play The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and ty again lf the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD lf any eror occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be comectead contact your dealer Radio with CD Up Level Ay i i z jr ee r sina i M i EAN E F F ir ET FEN a 4 w a co Base Radio Shown Monsoon Similar if your vehicle coupe only is equipped with the Monsoon audio system included are eight speakers and an eight channel amplifier The radio will display MONSOON when the radio or the ignition is turned on See your dealer for details Radio Data System RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data system ADS ADS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information With ADS your radio can do the following Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming receive announcements conceming local and national emergencies display messages from radio stations and seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare case
5. 0 n Lia 5 71 Care of Safety Belts oo edi ceeeeeeeeecuaeneee 5 73 Chemical Paint Spotting crises SE Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 71 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle eee 5 74 Finish Damage aces oe GM Vehicle Care Appearance A Materials 0 0 5 77 Sheet Metal Darmmage Serer there gt he Underbody Maintenance 000 0 5 76 WV SEIPROISTIOS ssepe reret RE EE ra grd Arming the seine TE Pee edie Dea ANTEA NA E A Sek Ashtrays AR e ev ecieeis faite eo Audia System s as oo AM FM Radio Anen T EAn peee T tty PEO E iai p Gare of Your CD Player er arte Mla wham rere ge Care of Your CDs wits 3 55 Chime Level Adjustment 3 55 Fixed Mast Antenna ea ee Personal Choice Radio Controls ipeeres sees irers ee oe Radio with CD Ree 3 38 3 43 Setting the Time for Radios with Dadin Mia oo z rey moe Bere pete LAANA yoia ere crete rr tere tet te Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems ADS 0 3 35 Thett Deterrent Feature 3 54 Understanding Radio Reception T 4 54 M Satellite Radio Antenna System E E Automatic TrariSel pec ee pepe eenee cep seseueeeopeery SOU Fluid PLA amp 20 Operation Bro eee Peston er seater a Automatic Transaxle Inspection E A tae Sapo 1a Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Contral System Check 0 cc000 6 20 Backing Up vos 499 Ballery Pea Battery Replacement eee OB Battery Run
6. With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long tnp you ll want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip an page 4 22 Dinghy Towing You may dinghy tow your vehicle from the front following these steps 1 Set the parking brake 2 Tum the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel 3 Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL M 4 Release the parking brake Notice Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 65 mph 110 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged 4 32 Notice Do not tow your vehicle from the rear Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Dolly Towing Your vehicle cannot be dolly towed bul can be dinghy towed See Dinghy Towing earlier in this section Notice Dolly towing wi
7. 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety bell and let it go back all the way The safety bell will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right tront passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seal Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat 1 46 Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See Top Strap an page 1 39 if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child In the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a nght front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Manual Seats on page 1 2 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt thro
8. 97 500 Miles 162 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Contral Service J Lubricate chassis components or avery 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattem and additional information See footnote 6 16 100 000 Miles 166 000 km O Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service B Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 150 000 Miles 240 000 km J Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant on page 5 22 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service J Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Centro Service Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which shou
9. Entry Lighting cccrrre E EAA Express Down Window ceceserserer ee Extender Safety Belt Exterior Lamps Fabric Garpet Filter Engine Air Cleaner ives Finding a PTY Station ADS and xM Pirin a Stet ec aa Finish Care Finish Damage ore xc ssnrronescesannn reaensst304 Five Speed Fixed Mast Antenna es eager Flash to Pass torre Pad aie ne 5 83 aia By vee 441 are SUT 6 17 er 3 27 E Se ae 14 2 15 4 29 3 11 71 19 da7 _ a b vee Srg rG hens OO n oo Flat Tire noon wey G60 Flat Tire Changing 5 60 Fluid Automatic Transaxle cccccccceree 5 20 Manual Transanle iiie er hskkrana rn Seed POW SBSH orur kier a a 5 33 Windshield Washer carrec e O34 FM Stereo cranes Good Foq Lamps sec peed ne ae EA Folding the Seathack Duby peracetic ae Als AONAR i A Following Distance EEA EEA TEER TST POOS ee POGIREIES inna Be B12 POC E e i AA S wn ened Front Reading Lamps a 14 Fuel aaaea 55 Additives eine Ot Ay etn he eee ae 5 6 Califomia Fuel eae 5 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container gain Pee Filling Your Tank Fuels in Sead Countries 5 6 Gage Het Serpe 3 34 Gasoline GANE Pree oe tees Piedad ie 5 5 Gasoline Specifications ET INAT ARA T a SS IEM HSPE oira AEn 5 22 Fuses Fuses and Gircuit Breakers 0 58 Windshield a Sgn stan A ere n amp
10. vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze Turning the surge tank pressure cap whan tie 5 J ammin amA radiatar hrat H ta Al and crack the engine radiator heater core and SNe SNS TaEter She hotcan show Sam ane other parts scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice W you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful 5 23 The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark lf the low coolant light comes on and stays on it means you re low on engine coolant See Low Coolant Waming Light on page 3 28 Adding Coolant lf you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture af the
11. Automatic Transaxle Fluid it is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss Ifa leak occurs take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your oil changed Change both the fuid and filler every 50 000 miles 23 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery SEMICE lf you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Notice We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON lll because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON ll is not covered by your new vehicle warranty Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check and What to Use It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss if a leak occurs take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer of service canter when you have your
12. If the whole message is not displayed parts of it will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO button repeatedly A new group of words will appear on the display with each press Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received The old message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to 3 48 TRAF Traffic TRAF will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station press this button Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can interrupt the play of a CD or XM station Press the THAF button The radio will seek to a Station that broadcasts traffic announcements When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements
13. not have the Enhanced Traction System or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal lf your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer lhe way you want the vehicle to go H you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other matenal is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery suniaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with raduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough waler ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt If you have the anti lock braking system remember It helps avoid only the braking skid If you do not have anti lock then in a braking skid where the wheels are no longer rolling release enough pressure on the brakes fo get the wheels rolling again This restores steering control
14. of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 mi of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka I s the amount of alcohol that counts For example it ihe same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAG would be close to iz percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level 4 3 There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in an increasing number of U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal limit at 0 08 percent In some other countries the limit is even lower For example it is 0 05 percent in both France and Germany The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approachin
15. 00 0 amp 4 Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the driver s side under the instrument panel An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 3 Lift the hood release the hood prop fram its retainer and put the hood prop into the slal in the hood marked by an arrow Use the prop rod sleeve when handling the prop rod Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to reliave pressure on the 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up onthe hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the secondary hood release lever The secondary hood hood and return the prop to ils retainer Lower the hood release lever is located near the front center of to 10 inches 20 to 25 om above the vehicle and the hood toward the driver s side release it to latch fully Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary Engine Compartment Overview When you
16. 80 G Gage Check Gages Warming Ogbin a33 Engine Coolant Tomparaturp e E E E E Fuel Sorcerer rte TE Loree mat Speedometer AAFF ANTAA wears Ore Tachometer aoe Gasoline Br 7 Seana ne ATCT Ie MIO A MEM yinid winter tiers etn gre ray er SRGCIHCANONG jiisiiiiscisaeseceuieisttsesecsesstawecsesnees DRO ORES STIR o orek spans conerenecenecanes SRT D ra GM Mobility pec ab for Persons with Disabilities _ e Eaa eaa T5 H Hazard Waming Flashers 06 0ssas Oe Head Restraints TEE AAEE E N EEE tae Headlamp a ai Beam m Changer Griese bobs EF Headlamp Wiring Pree ER 5 80 Headlamps 6 45 Bulb Replacement aeria Sed Front Tum Signal and Parking Lamps ere pede ret 5 47 ee Laner LERE E ia e 915 44s TAN r ecesecercr 5 45 Highway Hypnosis a FT ee Hill and Mountain Roads Se per EERE eT 4 23 HEES erer ETANO 4 38 Hood Checking Ree gt Under E Release Horn Bore tee ese eee eee REE How the System Alarm is Activated Rep tants How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank i How to Check mi How to Check and Add Fluid 23 10 5 10 2 16 A e SE ann EE How to Check Power Steering Fluid A a 5 33 How to Detect a Tamper Condition c0 0 217 How to Turn Off the System Alanm 2 17 How to Use This Manual n a LAE How to Wear Safety Belts Properly aac aeS 1 14 PICU HAGE E 5 21 a 6 19 Hydraulic Clutch 1 S
17. An Emission Control Service Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote F 6 7 18 000 Miles 30 000 km J Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service J Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 4 J Rotate ties See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See foolnote 21 000 Miles 35 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or avery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 24 000 Miles 40 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service J Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 3 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 6 8 30 000 Miles 50 000 km J Change engine oll and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service J Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Replace engine air c
18. Push the brake pedal down steadily who post aa here ba stan gielado Ac lena a ac tha inves a a er ny are rolling you will have steering control Driving at Night Might driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue 4 15 Here ar some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require al least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they alsa make a lot of things Invisible You can be temporarily blinded by appr
19. Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 4 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km 4 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnate J Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Aotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation patem and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km U Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service J Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation an page 5 52 tor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 3 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Contra Service _ Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote _ Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service J Aotate tires See Tire Inspection and Aolation an page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote
20. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle Use your key to lock and unlock your vehicle from the outside If your vehicle is equipped with a remote keylass entry system you can also use it to lock and unlock your vehicle See Remote Keyless Entry Sysiem on page 2 3 Ta lock the door tram the inside push the locking lewer forward To unlock the door pull the locking fever rearward Power Door Locks If your vehicle has this fealure you can lock or unlock all doors on your vehicle from the driver s or front passengers door lock awitch Press the lower portion of the switch to lock the doors Press the upper portion of the switch to unlock the doors The locking lever on each rear door works only that doara lack Ht won t lock for unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature Rear Door Security Locks if your vehicle is a four door model it
21. _ 4 26 Care af Your CD Player psbboee eh fealty lg L EA te Enhanced Traction System Waring Light 2 26 Bigs tE AMENNA sises EE Enhanced Traction System Active Light 3 27 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 55 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage erri 28 RANTES LOE AERE anessa iehi kia ee 3 1 Instrument Panel Overview The main components of your instrument panel are the Hazard Warning Flashers Folkows ng A Fog Lamp Button B Instrument Panel Brightness Control C Enhanced Traction System Switch D Tum Signal Multifunetion Lever E Instrument Panel Cluster F Hazard Warning Flashers Switch G Ignition Switch H Windshield WiperWasher Controls Audio System J Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger K Fuse Panel L Remote Trunk Release Button M Hood Release Lever N Cupholder Parking Brake Lever Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They aiso jei poite Kuuw yuu have a proviem YOU front O Accessory Power Outlet and rear turn signal lamps wall flash on and off H nfi Lever The hazard warning flasher switch is located on the top of the steering column Your hazard warming flashers work no matter whal position your key is in and even if the key isn t In Move the switch to the right to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Move the switch to the lefl to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your
22. and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in fess than a second and you could crash and be Injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that if can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool intenar Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you gat sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap gel some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads li you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes fires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down steep or lang hill If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from down a hill You could crash Shift down to let
23. are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety bell system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak of miss areas of the windshield Alsa see Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 74 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make tham last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 24 Manual Transaxle Check It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level Check for leaks A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss Have the system inspected and repaired if needed Automatic Transaxle Inspection lt is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss Check for leaks If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible 5 18 Hydraulic Clutch System Check Gheck the fluid level in the clutch reservoir See Hydraulic Cl
24. if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation Tire in the Index When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation paltem shown here After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacilies and Specilicahons on page 5 84 When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tres have only 1 16 Inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cant be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage 5 54 a Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look al the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get
25. lt 100 Ib fi All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap Firing Order Automatic and 0 042 inch 5 B4 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine Air Cleaned Fier Engine Oil Filter PF22446 Spark Plugs Winshield Wiper Blade Shepherd s Hook Type Driver s Side Passenger s Side E ACDelco part number 22 inches 56 cm 17 inches 43 cm ey NOTES l 5 86 ao Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule 0 0 2004 6 2 At Least Twice a Year tes of Introduction ARARE ETT Ly 6 2 At Least Once a Year pepra bide A A TEA 6 19 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections STIT G22 Maintenance Requirements AT 6 2 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle How This Section is Organized _ 0 0 0 000 6 3 Boot and Seal Inspection cerversirt ree Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Ea B 44 Exhaust System Inspection c00 wearer Using Your Maintenance Schedule 6 4 Fuel System Inspection pesi caire 6 22 Selecting the Right Schedule n cenie 6 5 Engine Cooling System Inspection we eee Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 6 6 Throttle System INSH CtTION oo ccecsteeeeee
26. opening and closing the windows The driver can still control all windows with the switch in the lock position Press the lock out switch again to enable the passengers window switches Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Content Theft Deterrent Arming the System if your vehicle is equipped with this feature and the ignition is off pressing the remote keyless entry transmitter LOCK button will arm the system immediately after all doors and the trunk are closed If the transmitter LOCK button is pressed again within five seconds the hom will chirp to contirm that the system has been armed Once the system is armed the THEFT SYSTEM light on your instrument panel will flash and remain flashing This confirms the system is armed and monitoring the deors and trunk If the light is on solid the system is not properly activated due to elther a door or the trunk being ajar if you don t want to arm the system lock the car with the lack levers on the doors or with the power door lock switch Disarming the System lf the system is armed pressing the UNLOCK button on the transmitter will disarm the system The THE
27. 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement 6 6 Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection These intervals only summanz e maintenance services Be sure fo follow fhe camplete scheduled maintenance on the following pages Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be repeated after 100 000 miles 166 000 km al the same intervals for the life of this vehicle The services shown at 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be repeated at the same interval after 150 000 miles 240 000 km for the life of this vehicle see Part B Owner Checks and Services on page 6 17 and Par C Perodic Maintenance Inspections an page 6 22 Footnotes t The US Environmental Protection Agency or the Califomia Air Resources Board has determined thal the failure fo perform this maintenance iten will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall hability prior to the campletion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed al the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate fhe suspension steering linkage and the ransaxie sh
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30. 1808 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH SP7 7 9 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Serice Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM lransmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 50 00 7 10 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle in Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1 800 GM DAIVE 1 800 463 7483 Owner s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owners manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Fartfolio Includes a Portfolio Qwners Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Qwner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an
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32. 800 955 5100 This precirarn ig auailahle in all BA states and tha Mistrict of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Genter at MyGMLink is a resource for your GM ownership needs You can find your specific vehicle information all in one place The Owner Center allows you to Get e mail service reminders Access information about your specific vehicle including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owners manual Keep track of your vehicle s service history and maintenance schedule Find GM dealers tor service nationwide Receive special promotions and privileges only available to MyGMLink members Refer to the web for updated information To register your vehicle visit www MyGMLink com Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deal hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telaphones TTYs Pontiac has TTY equipment available al its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Pontiac by dialing 1 800 833 PONT 7668 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to write to Pontiac the letter should be addre
33. If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to tum the system off the warning fight will come on but the system won t turn off right away It will wait until there s no longer current need fo limit wheel spin You can tum the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The Enhanced Traction System warning light should go off 4 10 steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer bul it will take much more effort steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot ol the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction It you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wel ice you ll understand this The traction you can gel in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate
34. Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forih between REVERSE R and a forward gear or with a manual transaxle between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 and REVERSE AJ spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle ls in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle I that doesn t get you out after a few tnes you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle following 4 30 i a a a Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 5 if you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly
35. Own Work cern ears How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0000 1 14 Engine SOOM LIGNE eccirni 3 29 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 19 Publications Ordering Information _ 7 10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for VRP EIE Soon LJM oc icereseussevenenracarcecaceccn eee Children and Small Adults 27 Service Bulletins eere ee ery anes 7 10 11 Service Manuals SEPPENOORU E TE 5 Setting Preset PTYS RDS Only Jalota Aa AAE FERA a4 Setting Preset Stations 3 7 3 39 3 45 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems ADS 3 35 Radios without Radio Data SRV EUR AEI oE EEE rE AAE EEEEEEE EEE 3 35 Setting the Tone Bass Treble a7 3 40 3 46 sneer Meta Damage aoe AEAEE 5 76 SSE IE EAEE EEEE E 2 26 SSRN FEO PARK E a DO S a A 2 26 Shifting Out of Park P oc eee BOD Short Tip City DetMHON occorsi rereeee B D Short TripfGity Intervals neee 6 5 short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance ice 6 6 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Four Door Models c cccccreee ENE aysa FIT pid e ereer e ala eas 4 14 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips EN 4 19 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5 72 Specifications Capacities a au 284 BPERTGINEDS rre a aaa teed 3 22 Starter Switch Check snerereny RTS SHRI Pout ENJE a a ea 2 20 2 21 Steering scp einaawavasrsdsexinctehartciee Mate Ste
36. and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire lite and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual fire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need lo be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you n ed to replace any of your wheels wheel bolis or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could
37. and keep track of the maintenance performed on your vehicle Keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to quality your vehicle for warranty repairs 6 3 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle in good working condition But we don t know exactly haw you ll drive i You may drive short distances only a few times a week Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of the diffarent ways people use their vehicles maintenance needs may vary You may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the v
38. and side impact air bags the sensing systam triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator the air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules Frontal air bag modules are located inside the steering wheel and Instrument panel For vehicles with side impact air bags the air bag modules are located in the seatback closest to the driver s and or right front passenger s door 1 65 How Does an Air Bag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupants mation is not toward the air bag Side impact air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including frontal or near frontal collisions rollovers and rear impacts primarily because an occupants motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisio
39. and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes but unless you have anti lock not enough to lock your wheels See Braking on page 4 6 Ii is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible 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 H you are holding the steering wheel at ihe recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand Bul you have to act fasl 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 Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving lf the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairy easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there Is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavament You can turn the steering wheel up
40. bulb from the socket by tuming it one quarter tum counterclockwise 4 Replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1 and 2 Replacement Bulbs For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer Bulb Number Back Up Lamps Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Without Spoiler Two Door Model With Spoiler Front Parking Turn Signal Lamps Halogen Headlamps High Beam Low Beam Tail Rear Tum Signal Lamps Sd5 7K 5 49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking See Wiper Blade Check under Part B Owner Checks and Services on page 6 17 for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in differant ways For proper type and length see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 84 Here s how to remove the Shepherd s Hook type 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manutaciurer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resultin
41. can be disabled by your dealer if you desire Contact your dealer for further information 2 5 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter fram unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak il the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle b fore the transmitter works i s probably time to change the battery Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 2 6 To replace the battery in the transmitter 1 2 Use a coin or similar object to separate the bottom halt from the top half of the transmitter Remove the battery and replace it with the new one Make sure the positive side of the battery f
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43. even more Unless you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to brake very gently too If you do have anti lock see Braking on page 4 6 This system improves your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Whether you have the anti lock braking system or not you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement Without anti lock brakes if you feel your vehicle begin to slide lel up on the brakes a little Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can 4 26 Remember unless you have anti lock if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling you ll just slide Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer Whatever your braking system allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may ramain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake betore you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers lf You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehic
44. first See footnote J3 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 tor proper rotation pattem and additional information See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Change engine oil and filler or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation an page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional infarmatina See fsatrnfe 2 iiien coo fioinnte a 1 eo Noire J o Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 6 13 37 500 Miles 62 500 km O Change engine oil and filler or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Contro Service J Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote J Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km J Change engine oll and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 4 Lj Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Aolation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 6 14 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 3 Change
45. frequency Time display is available with the ignition turned off Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations lt SEEK gt Press the night or the left arrow to seek to the next or ta the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning To stan presel stations press and hald one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next preset station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to slop Scanning presets The radio will seek and scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FMI and six FM2 by performing the following steps te 2 Press AM FM to select AM FMi or FMZ 3 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered Turn the radio on Tune in the desired station pushbuttens until you hear a
46. have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if YUU Te wiii a group desigiiaie a driver wine will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work al Ihe places where the tires meat the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice its easy to ask more of those control systems than the lires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Also see Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 9 4 5 Braking Braking action invalves perception time and reaction hme First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception ime Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part 50 do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving al 60 mph 100 krwh travels 66 feet 20 mi That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others ts important And of course actu
47. is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle in Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room tor the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well Aemove all of the wheel nuts a Mm Tno 5 65 6 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 8 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to pee ae is bees decode which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts ie is held against the hub become loose after a time The wheel could Y come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush
48. is equipped with rear door seciirity locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside Using the Rear Door Security Lock 1 Use a key to move the lock all the way up 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors on your vehicle cannol be opened from the insid when tis feature is in use Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or alder children whe nde in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should tet adults and older children know how to cancel the locks Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Use a key to move the lock all the way down 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door lock will now work normally Lockout Protection if your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless antry you have lockout protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking whan the keys are in the ignition and the door is open if the power door lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition all the doors will lock and the drivers door will unlock Leaving Your Vehicle I you are leaving the vehicle open your door and set the locks from the inside Then gat out an
49. it inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops Unclip a comer of the convenience net to fit larger objects behind the net then reclip it to secure them in place The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Sunroof Your vehicle may have a sunroof With the ignition on press and hold the rear of the Sywiteh and the glass panel will open to the vent position Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position Press and hold the rear of the switch again to open the glass panel and the sunshade Release the switch to Stop the panel in any position Press and hold the front of the switch to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure Py NOTES Section 3 Instrument Panel ees ie See ee ee a re a Instrument Panel Overview 66006000 0 3 2 Low Coolant Warning Light ET AE 3 28 Hazard Warming Flashers A OTCA Malfunction Indicator Lamp o iiiiiresssrsriinrreers 3 29 Other Warning Devices kee aoe Oil Pressure Light 0 ccccrreeerpreesnetnsetetenenes araa at dy Peery er rere eee ean pence gereneee rer
50. later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 5 66 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 10 Tighten the wheel nuls firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts if you have to replace them be sure to get new MA arininal amuinment wheel nute Stan somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification 5 67 Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the index for the wheel nut torque specification Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced Notice Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the ve
51. mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can retum to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the staanng wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re tuming with a trailer make wider tums than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sud
52. not be covered by your warranty Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Shift Speeds if you skip a gear when you downshift you could lose control of your vehicle You could injure yourself or others Don t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift 596 SS eo 0_ gt Cws LSS _ _ Up Shift Light If you have a manual transaxle you may have an up shift light This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel econamy United States Only When this light comes on you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditions let you For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it is nomnal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator Ignore the light when you downshift Parking Brake Manual shown Automatic similar The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seals To got the narkinn hrako hold the hraka pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever If the ignition is on the brake system waming light will coma on n n D 2 27 To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down lf you forget
53. of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off if none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problams that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you fram getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know in order fo help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this Inspection if the Chack Engine light is on or not working properly Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBO on board diagnostic system determines that critical amission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has nun down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle Still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBO system readiness see your dealer or qualifie
54. offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes a one way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement up to 30 per day five days maximum may be available for the use of public transportation SUCH aS taki Gf DUS in AGG SHOW You arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs your dealer may anrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained at actual cost up to a maximum of 30 00 per day supported by receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not
55. oil changed See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 24 for the proper fluid to use Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self adjusting The master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic fluid lt is nol necessary to regulary check the fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system Adding fuid wont correct a leak Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your master A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid See Part B Have the system inspected and repaired Owner Checks and Services an page 6 17 and Part D Recommended Fiuids and Lubneanis on page 6 24 How to Check and Add Fluid You do not need to check the fluid level unless you suspect a clutch problem To check the fluid level take the cap off If the fluid reaches the step inside the reservoir the fluid level is corect The reservoir is located near the back of the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 72 for more information on location Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and
56. ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed io give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow Il you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the CAUTION Continued vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily it was developed for use on your vehicle See Compact Spare Tire In the index lf you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel REL A fee CET papers per ERCE nna TOM EE POM Of Sealy erated Ta LULU lan Suns y Lausing a Lies wae ony radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle 6 55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall betw
57. open the hood on the engine you ll see the following 1m 0 P T 0 Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Brake Fluid Reservoir Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir If Equipped Not Shown Battery Engine Air Cleaner Filter Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil lf the oil pressure light appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oll level right away For more information see OW Pressure Light on page 3 32 You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil I s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Check the oil here The dipstick s handie will be a yellow ring See Engine Compariment Overview on page 5 12 for more information Turn of the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the ail dipstick might nol show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tp down and check the level 5 14 SS UUM mmmmmmmmmmmmmm When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the MIN mark then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the nght kind This part expl
58. possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Burniper to Bumper warranty coverage period but il is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited warranty alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your dealer for details General Motors reserves the righi to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transporation at any fime and to resolve al questions of claim eligibility pursuant to terms and canditions described herein l its sole discretion Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could Cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately infonm the Nat
59. presets las tuned station volume tone and audio source radio cassette or CD The numbers 1 or 2 found on the back of the remote keyless entry transmitter correspond to the drivers 1 or 2 To recall audio sources press tha UNLOCK button on ihe remote keyless entry transmitter and turn the ignition on The radio settings will automatically adjust to where they were last set by the identified driver 1 or 2 To program this feature do the following 1 Press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter for the identified driver 1 or 2 2 Tum the ignition on 3 Set all radio preferences For more information see Setting Preset Stations and Setting the Tons listed for your particular radio Folow Inese Sieps each ime you wani iu ehange te stored settings All vehicles are shipped with this teature on This feature can be disabled by your dealer if desired nn IIUM 3 63 Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOC will be displayed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of t
60. something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to 4 34 Towing a Trailer Automatic Transaxle H you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously Injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your V6nicie Can iGW a ianei i h io equippec wan an automatic transaxle and the proper trailer towing equipment If your vehicle is not equipped as stated above do not tow a trailer To identity what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Bul trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of ihese are important for your safety and that of your Passengers So please read this section careful
61. speakers Pressing and holding tha BAL FADE button for two seconds will return all Speaker settings to the middle position Finding a PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press PROG TYPE The PTY symbol will be displayed on the screen 2 Select a category by turning the SELECT knob 3 Once the desired category is displayed press either SEEK arrow to select the category and take you to the category s first station 4 if you want to go to another station within that category and the category is displayed press either SEEK arrow once If the category is not displayed press either SEEK arrow twice to display the category and then to go to another station 5 Press PROG TYPE to exit program type mode SCAN V You can also scan through the channels wilhin a category by performing the following 1 Press PROG TYPE The PTY symbol will be displayed on the sereen 2 Select a category by turning the SELECT knob 3 Once the desired category is displayed press and hold either SCAN arrow and the radio will begin scanning within your chasen category 4 Press either SCAN arrow again to stop at a particular station BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same programming Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stati
62. surge tank but only when the engine is cool lf the surge tank is empty a special fill procedure is necessary See Engine Overheating on page 5 24 tor instructions on How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank 24 You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice Your pressure cap is a pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating See Capacities and Specifications for more information Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant warning light on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 28 and Lew Coolant Warning Light on page 3 28 lf Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get CAUTION Continued everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine Is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burn
63. terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service ff you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require changing 150 000 Miles 240 000 km J Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since las service whichever occurs first see Engine Coolant on page 5 22 for whal to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service O Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service 6 12 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown In this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be repeated after 100 000 miles 166 000 km at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle The services shown at 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be repeated at the same interval after 150 000 miles 240 000 km for the life of this vehicle See Part B Owner Checks and Services on page 6 17 and Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections an page 6 22 Footnotes t The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the Califomia Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perfarm this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge tha
64. than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules tor smaller children and babies If a child will be nding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 30 or infants and Young Children an page 1 32 Follow these rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder bell Here s how to wear it praperly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust ihe seat so you can sil up Straight To see how see Frant Seats in the Index Pick up the latch plate and pull the bell across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t lang enough see Safety Bell Extender on page 1 29 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part t
65. that means the content theft security system alarm was tnggered while you were away Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock thett deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled During Normal operation the THEFT SYSTEM light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to the AUN ignition position following an engine start if the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts If the engine is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off However your Passiock system is not working properly and must be mir rate ain miir dees ee Masi iip e inkieha ne wad meniniai a cy Kadah Ate Cad 3 by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the tuses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 81 See your dealer for service Also see Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 5 for more information Tarh Hifk Be PP f Na L ar h aal ed Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform b
66. the reset button for one to two seconds d 22 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rom Notice Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to tasten their safety belts unless the drivers safety belt is alraady buckled The safety belt light wall also come on and stay on for several seconds then it will flash for several more It the drivers belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag Systems on page 1 49 nis ight 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 If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away If
67. the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle The air bag readiness light should flash for a few Saree whan vou Ture thes ipiniticwn kau ta ALUM IE the light doesn t come on then hawe it fixed so it will be ready to wann you if there is a problem 23 Charging System Light The charging systam light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the engine Is not running as a check to show you it is working Then it should go out when the engine is started If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charging system It Could indicate that you have a loose generator drive bell or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Up Shift Light United States Only If you have a manual transaxle you may have this light This light comes on when you need to shift to the next higher gear See Manual Transaxle Operation an
68. the vehicle fails to start see Passiack on page 2 17 On vehicles equipped with the remote keyless entry system when the ignition is off and the security systam is armed the light will flash to indicate that the secunty system is active lf the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Check Gages Warning Light Canada United States This light will come on brefly when you are starting the engine If it comes on and stays on while you are driving check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones or if you are low on fuel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on pag 3 28 and Fuel Gage on page 3 34 Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on briefly when you tum on the ignition SERVICE It will Stay on or come on if it detects a problem on the vehicle lf this happens See your dealer s service depariment as soon as possible Fuel Gage Canada United States Jgd Your fuel gage tells you about how much tuel you have lell When the indicator nears empty the CHECK GAGES light will come on You still have about 1 5 gallons 5 7 L of fuel left but you should get more soon See Check Gages Waming Light on pag 3 33 for more information Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem
69. this child s face or neck you might want to place the r g a Here two children are wearing the same belt child in amp seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle ie Se has one The belt can t properly spread the impact CAUTION Continued behind the child lf the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every stale in the United States and in Never do this every Canadian province says children up to some age Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a must be restrained while in a vehicle lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles ihey should have the protection provided by appropriate CAUTION Continued restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint C
70. to decrease the treble To adjust all of the tone controls to the middle position press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display EQ Equalizer Press this button to select customized bass mid and treble equalization settings You can set up to six customized equalization settings by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob to create the desired equalization 3 Press and hold the EQ button for two seconds SELECT EQ will appear on the display and the EQ symbol will flash 4 Press EQ or tum the SELECT knob te select the desired EQ number 3 46 5 Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT knob to store the equalization setting and the number You will hear a beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display 6 Repeat the steps for the other EQ settings and numbers EQ 5 has been programmed at the factory for use with talk radio but it can be preset to a different tone Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL Balance Press and release this button until BAL appears on the display The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers FADE Press and release this button until FADE appears on the display The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the front or the
71. to release your parking brake prior to driving away a chime will sound to remind you to release the parking brake Notice Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can CAUTION Continued 2 28 roll lf you have lett the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Hold the brake pedal down and sel the parking brake Move the shift lever into the PARK P position like this Hold in the button on the shift lever Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK Fh Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running it can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle w
72. tow more than 1 000 miles 1 600 km per year Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer a the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It Should never weigh more than 1 000 lbs 454 kg But even that can be too heavy lt depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Poantiac GMG Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit Michigan 48232 5172 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H amp P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight ta measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying thal weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 for more information about
73. transmitter higher and iry again Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary See Battery Replacement and Resynchronization under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation following this section f you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle In addition the system illuminates the interior lamps for a set period of time Also a content theft security system can be activated to monitor and set a hom alarm if the vehicle s door or trunk is opened without first unlocking the door or trunk with the remote keyless entry transmitter The remote keyless entry system consists of a receiver which is located in the vehicle and two hand held transmitters The following functions are available with the remote keyless entry system LOCK All doors will automatically lock when the LOCK button is pressed In addition if all doors and the trunk are closed the headiamps will flash once the interior lamps will turn off and the vehicle content theft security system will arm See Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 16 UNLOCK The driver s door will unlock when the UNUGOK pikon On ine transmitter is
74. underneath Your vehicle was damaged ina collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly if you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 2 31 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan
75. with your fue gage e Al the service station he gas pump shuls off before the gage reads full it takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage Indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank e The gage moves a little when you turn a corer or speed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition For your fuel tank capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 84 Audio System s Notice Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delphi Electronics radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment oul of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the mos
76. working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 58 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring ls protected by fuses Should your headlamps fail to function have your headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses Tha windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats cue to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel 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 5 80 n nna Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from shorn circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Loox al the silver colored band inside the Tuse 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 lf you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a Spare fusa you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you c
77. you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through if in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen IMMM iti Vehicle Damage Warnings Alsa in this book you will find these notices Notice These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see waming labels on your vehicle They use ihe same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator referance the following topic
78. 2 a4 Outside Breakaway Mirror oesisirirereressisrenereret 2 34 GREE Sten eerror ETE EEA erect 2 36 SS ATRE aeara 2AA ME IGIORI SI Arareo EAA ual 2 38 Center Console Storage Area 2 30 Convenience Nel i T EAI 2 38 Sunroof 2 39 2 1 Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children One key is used for the ignition the doors and all other locks When a new vehicle is delivered the dealer removes ihe key tag from the key and gives it to the first owner Each tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualitied locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the tag in a safe place If you lose your key you ll be able to have a new one made easily using the tag If you need a new key contact your dealer who can obtain the corect key code See Aoadside Assistance Program on page 7 5 for more information Notice Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have spare keys if your vehicle Is equipped with the OnStar system with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle OnStar m
79. AHN 5 21 Hydraulic Clutch a A ta E 5 21 ENGINE COO i A See CH CH Faa Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap A A ARANEAE 5 24 Engine Oveneaiing 37a es 5 24 COCHIN SVA paee T Power Steering Fluid sesseeerrererrerreoe SeT ETIT 5 33 Windshield Washer Fluld o eseri rrreressesisieasieas 5 44 Brakes a E AER a a ETUA oen reget ees par res ER 5 39 dump Starting cae A e EEEE 5 40 Bulb Replacement cr crccecercererreescesnessedeseietes o 45 Halogen UI 25 sea hatarika ara iaar MINEA F45 Headlamps occi a sea Front Tum Signal and Parking Lamps Ret anes 5 47 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL With Spoiler od Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Without Spoiler BS i Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps AEN tose tS rere SB Back Up Lamps 0 000s0se0e005 5 49 Replacement EVIE N 5 49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement E EET 5 50 Tires AEAEE EE bes 2 91 Inflation Tite Pressure E a a e Tire Inspection and Rotation 0 52 When It ls Time for New Tires 5 54 Buying New Tires 5 55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 208 5 1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 57 Vehicle Identification pe shanti Mat Wheel Paces tee a EPA 5 57 Vehicle Identification Number VIN tierce eee Tire Chains PenEL FER ER Phare rerE REESE eH ee service Parts Identification Lab l 5 79 If a Tire Goes Flat coos S60 Electrical Sys
80. AUTION Continued For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 Ib 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it CAUTION Continued For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure itis designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint will have a Children who are up against or very close to label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle any air bag when it inflates can be seriously safety standards injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come older children but not for young children and with the restraint state the weight and height infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system limitations for a particular child restraint In addition nor its air bag system is designed for them there are many kinds of restraints available tor Young children and infants need the protection children with special needs that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child Newborn infants need complete support r
81. Both control systems steenng and braking have to do their work where the tires meet ihe road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose contral The same thing can happen if you re steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate Those two control systams steering and acceleration can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 9 What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on ihe brake or accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gantly into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and tind a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls oul fram nowhere ora child darts oul from between parked cars
82. Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication or amp months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service for every 60 months whichever occurs first Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Thasa Infansalc any CuIvnaniza maintangnne corres Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages 6 3 Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance oniy if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance are true Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for traller towing driven in a dusty area or Used off paved roads Use the Short Trip City schedule for these conditions Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions wil cause engine oll to break down slower Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 7 500 Miles 12500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 12 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50
83. Checking Your Aestraint Systems 1 59 Safety Belts Are for Everyone AraM ee Replacing Restraint System Paris After SAEN CHA eN EERE TEFEFETRI RET 4 36 SEED On E E ami weuw eneunee 1 59 Safety Warnings and cae E EERE RRR EERE REIS til Aestraint Systems Seatback Latches RS arene ree rer fo Checking Pievereytesssaverssvaeset tt iid pened ia 1 59 Seats Replacing bhi ee EAER A me ee 1 59 PT PIMA roe E aAA AA NTE Restraints Head oecciacinicniranirariaii iaaa 1 5 Head Restraints 200000 cee aa A Resynchronization orth A EEE E A AA A 2 7 BARSNVGNAD cosan wp mesa cn Deaeaersiesdccaanens tent NEENA 1 2 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 20 Rear Seat Omeration eseeererererrerienccanininrnanaaaa PB Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 23 Reclining Seatbacks N TT mans Tot Aoadside meek Latches eeii nan nr PG ASSISTANCE PRAIA coccsceverivererssesenevesenenes soon 7 5 Securing a Child Restraint Aunning Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 32 Designed for the LATCH estore RATRE EA S 1 43 Rear Seat Position EE APEI LAST ATT k Right Front Seat Position E N ia S Ssecunty While You Travel recat ie Safety Belt Selecting the Right Schedule Maintenance 6 5 PG AGBE eera Saa A AE A ENAA EEEa i SES Safety Belts Adding Equipment to the Outside of Ble T erie Sere Your Vehicle streeresnnnnnnenn NM DIVO POSTION coccccsccccoccecceccenceccececeeeeveverers 1 14 Doing Your
84. DED As in the chart shown previously SAE 5 W 30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle You should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identified as SAE 5 30 If you cannot find such SAE SW 30 oils you can use an SAE 10W 30 oil which has the AP Starburst symbol if it s going to be O F 18 C or above Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W 40 or SAE 20W 50 under any conditions Notice Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle lf you are in an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C it Is recommended that you use either an SAE SW 30 synthetic oil or an SAE OW 30 oll Both will provide ae of lal ub ed hatt Sasar Sais saning and Better ercteciess t inr wpe anniina at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these are true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 miles 8 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freez
85. DM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track slarts to play Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play ADM OFF will appear on the display AE N G RPI T jnepeat that is currently playing again APT will appear on the display Press this pushbutton again to tum off repeat play Denne thin pume f to hoor the track 3 41 lt SEEK gt Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or of the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either of the amows is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD ACL Recall Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the Knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing or The CD will stop but remain in the player CD Press this button to listen to a CD when the radia iS playing a Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first 3 42 Compact Disc Messages if lhe disc comes oul it could be for one of the following reasons
86. Down Protection a t4 Before Leaving on a Long Trip one 22 Body Lubrication Service 6 19 Brake Parking eers e er A eT eT 2 27 Syster Naptu aai a eea system oe TS r A A A EE Brake Fluid yi ee eS PELE TT eee ee prabe WSBT iis casasicnetevescscucreerssaiiieaisvetesseesesese Sear Sa ea pe aang rea aS CDE SPE oe ee rt ats Braking n 446 Braking in Emergencies AA Me Break In New Vehicle 00 eens 2 18 Bulb Replacement creer D5 Back Up Lamps va 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL A 5 47 Front Tum Signal and Parking Lamps S47 Bulb Replacement cont Halogen Bulbs Headlamps Replacement Bulbs Taillamps and Turn sil pe een Buying New Tires C California Fuel 5 45 5 45 49 Calpen Knuckle Maintenance rengohon qe rae Canada R Canadian Owners Canadian Roadside Assistance Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock Capacities and Sree Carbon Monoxide Care of Safety BARE epps PEEN Your CD Player Your CDE siii Cassette Tape Player Service Center Console Storage Area Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Chains Tires Charging System Light Check Engine Light Gages Warning Light _ 5 48 55 DBA 4 25 4 35 4 41 DAA SSCL bIdasseee 2 41 573 a rla E aae pean i woe 2S 5 47 rene SD o24 CCRC Engine LAGI vee ecenyerrrererrrsrnreenesentnneetin
87. ER rcii V Vehicle Control e Damage Warnings Loading Parking Your Service Soon n Light E yeu scene Symbols Vehicle Identification BRIT MITRE rE ATIFA EATS 5 79 Service Parts Identification Label NARIN PARAE A 5 79 Vehicle Storage c0ccccecaiiaseasesiaes 5 39 Ventilati n ACHUSUTIOML eenean 319 MAP irritans E TA 5 74 Warming Lights Gages and Indicators 0 3 20 Wamings Hazard Waming FIRSHERS orercrirrierrierereeeren 3 3 Other Warning Devices 2 00 0 iii 3 4 Salely and Spe arskiti lll WOT ES RATE en siya Eaa li Washing Your Vehicle iccccccencreresesesegeeeseeesececeee 5 74 Weatherstrip Lubrication 6 18 Weight of the Trailer 4 35 Weight of the Trailer Tongue 4 37 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use e ho What to Do with Used Dil 2 0 6j 6cccyccsesersnseeen 5 18 What to Use 5 227 5 39 5 34 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance oo cccccereeceeeneees 5 57 Replacement _ 57 When to Add Engine Oil a AA A E E e Er When to Change En ine an Ei AE ae 217 When to Check Sis rarera terest ily E When to Check and What to Use syssuestusttesdiiiasa EE 14 When to Check Power Steering Fluid When You Are Ready to Leave After Bee me on a Hill Where to Put the Restraint Why Safety Belts Work Windows OREM CREW grosa sees ion aE Power Windshield Washer Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Windshield Washers ee Windshield Wiper Bl
88. FT SYSTEM light will stop flashing If the system is armed turning the key to START will also disarm the system if the system is armed and the trunk is opened using the trunk release button on the transmitter the system will temporarily disarm itself and re arm when the trunk has been closed This allows the customer to exit the vehicle lock the doors using the transmitter and open the trunk using the transmitter without having to disarm and Subsequently re arm the system How the System Alarm is Activated If the system is armed opening any door or the trunk or using a wrong key to start the vehicle will cause a pre alarm chirp for 10 seconds and then a full alarm of horn and headlights for two minutes If an alarm event has finished and all doors and the trunk are closed the content theft security system will r anm itself 2 16 EEE How to Turn Off the System Alarm It the system alarm is active it can be deactivated by doing one of the following Press the transmitter LOCK or panic button to tum off the alarm The system will also re anm if all doors and trunk are later closed or press the transmitter UNLOCK or trunk button to turn off the alarm and disarm the system or put the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm and disarm the system How to Detect a Tamper Condition if you hear three horn chirps when you press the UNLOCK LOCK or trunk release button on your transmitter
89. GM dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may nol be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly You should not have to add anything to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as athers and ethanol and reformulated gasolin es may be available in your area to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier a6 Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Some gasolines thal are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadieny manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the lite of spark plugs and the perfarmance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction Indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your autho
90. I i rere ATE E cee ewe ere Interior ee ee ey LATCH System Child Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH zaila Sor Beye topr ELARA TA a Latches Seatback Leaving Your Vehicle Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Light Air Bag Readiness Anti Lock Brake System Waring oe aor Brake System Waming Charging Svstem Check Gages Warming Enhanced Traction System ETS Neag Hs 0 RE E EANA I OANA EAEE EET Low Coolant Warning AAT Malfunction Indicator rre OU PreSSure srnscrro raai fererhrhe i tii bt peepee eae Enhanced Traction System ETS Active Light 1 43 2 40 reer DOD 23 26 333 a27 26 30 eee z BY S Light cont PHeSIOOK WAITING sscscesseseiecssase ania safety Belt Reminder 00 Service Vehicle Soon a ERN Gara ae eee Loading Your Vahicle Lackaut Protectan cccccicevevescvsvssevvevers Locks Door oonan Leaving Your Vehicle Lockout Protection Power Door Rear Door Security Locks Se E Long Trip Highway Detinition Long TrigHighway Intervals Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance oa Loss of Control Low Coolant Waming Light SSO pisos Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month ee tiene a At Least Once a Year At Least Twice a Year EE Brake System Inspection
91. Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by the shaded areas on the map following this text your vehicle may require additional brake service Refer to the appropriate GM service bulletin for the proper caliper inspection procedure AS necessary Caliper pns and Knuckle brake pad abutments should be lubricated at avery other tire rotation Also see your GM dealer s service depanment or qualified service center for additional information 6 23 Part D Recommended Fluids and C ueg atop ri Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No Lubricants Hydraulic U S 12945347 in Canada Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part Clutch system 10953517 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid jaam 993294 or equivalent Usage Fluid Lubricant Manual DEXRON III Automatic Engine oil with the American Transaxle Transmission Fluid Petroleum Institute Certified for Autom
92. Owner Centar oo ccciecerevercees ns 7 3 P rking Your Vehicle a 8 30 OnStar Personal Calling e seceeeueee BAG Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services eee DA OnStar Services ccc cece crates PTA 2 36 Part B Owner Checks and Services wu amp 17 OnStar SYStOM ccecce roeren 2G Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 22 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 24 Radios cont Part E Maintenance Record 25004 6 26 Personal Choice Radio Controls 5d Passing oe GREYS ARE ANE EE hy ee Radio with CD o 338 3 43 Passlock pee walter tierce 3 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Personal Choice Radio Controls poet prorat p and eine 3 59 Data Systems ADS ee AET 3 35 Plan Ahead When Possible 2 2 2 22 7 7 Setting the Time for Radios without Radia Playing a Compact Disc TE 3 41 3 51 Data Systems RDS Siahadithinekueeesaat id tie Playing the Radio 0 4 5 36 3 38 d 44 Thett Deterrent eT eo ee Power Understanding Reception Cekici ena A A A GESSO OUHB S cecssssscracieesenateeteerepererer a RDS Messages EEE TOE Door Lage usec HPP RRA ARATE Ny neta 2 9 Rear Door Security Locks Eee ype ew NEE Electrical System sis oiecdcissttasecseeas SOU Rear Safety Balt Comfort A ET A Wee Steering Fluid SEL URE E eae cape oe Rear Sea
93. Power Steering Fluid It is nol necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location How to Check Power Steering Fluid Tum the key off let the engine compartment cool down Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the C7 mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Par O Dhanara Di iaie seed Pook etme S a pete rid Phe Paek kk aap eur reer a ae ne dae tid ml Lae Rii bce ae Ai t E pai Always use the proper fluid Fallure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid ba sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against treezing See Engine Companment Overview on page 5 12 tor reservolt location Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the wash
94. The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats isieccitins Hear Seats safety Belis ERPE oo ooeeoecocccecccccscccc Air Bag SYSIOMS ecssscerseeeyeeeees i Restraint System Check noina Features and Controls KEYS noo T Doors and Locka Windows Theft Deterrant Systema Starting and Operating Your Wabicle ETET MIMOS mesi rnane e OnStar System storage Areas Sunroat Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights Gages and indicators Audio Systems erect ane S08 2 38 2 39 vevee eee or 3 16 2 20 ood Driving Your Vehicle ocrni iiien 4 4 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing AIT E 4 31 Service and Aprentanen S Care oT Service EILEN D 3 Fuel sees E E 5 Checking Things Under the Hood aeae au B10 Bulb Replacement ae ficients ae Windshield Wiper Blade e Replacement pees Sa Tires pees nr ares AIEEE 5 51 Appearance Care Ter en mene Inet meee 5 71 Vehicle Identification ue iereretiie 2 78 Eleciical System 3436 5 80 Capacities and Specifications oo sAd Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 5 85 Maintenance Schedule Laitinen ats 6 1 Maintenance Schedule oes 6 2 Customer Assistance Information danaa Fed Customer Assistance Information 0 0 Fee Reporting Safety Defects aan ipri 7 9 OR e E E E E Ad a A ESES 1 GENERAL MOTORS GM the GM Emblem PONTIAC th
95. a 10953014 or equivalent Weatherstrip Conditioning 25 Part E Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Odometer Maintenance Record Maintenance Record cont d Odometer Reading _Maintenance Record cont d Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information 7 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure a2 Online Owner Canter c ccccccccseeeceeeeceeueccceceeceee 7 3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 0 0 ece cee ce epee 7 4 Customer Assistance OCES _ 2 202 222 2222 7 4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities n eee ee EA Roadside Assistance Program seiaaenae ty 7 5 Courtesy Transportation A i i Reporting Safety Defects wel 9 Reporting Safety Detects to the United States GOVE coc vetreeerat Reporting Safety Detects to the Canadian GovernMent oo wi9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 9 service Publications Ordering Information ar Tn y 1 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are imponant to your d
96. aces down For battery replacement use a thrae volt battery type CAR2032 or equivalent Read the instructions inside the case Put the two halves back together Make sure the cover is on lightly so water won t get in Check the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle If the transmitter does not work try resynchronizing the transmitter with the receiver Resynchronization Your remote keyless entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal The transmitter does not send tha same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent to it more than once Normally the transmitter and receiver resynchronize automatically However under certain circumstances manual resynchronization may be required To resynchranize your transmitter and receiver follow these directions 1 Stand close to your vehicle 2 Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter at the same time 3 Hold the buttons for at least 10 seconds During this time the doors should lock and unlock once This confirms the resynchronization If the doors do not Jock and unlock see your dealer for service 2 7 Doors and Locks Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous 2 4 Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle won t open it
97. ad hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare fire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking al them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 kmi Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When M fs Time for New Tires on page 5 54 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 57 for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more Uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services in Saction 6 for scheduled rotation intervals o Oe Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later
98. ade le saiiacipials EEE A ENEE TE Fuses Windshield Wipers Winter Driving e E O ELA ATE ieee Wiper Blade Check u ereerererenee X 403 441 sisters oe ee ee Window Sy Belts WON eronneen rper 2 15 2 14 seen ESHI ann ee AB Windshield and Wiper Blades E Fra Hen DT iu 6 17 renee oe B50 a 680 eee Sica AE 6 18 XM Radio Satellite Service USA Only XM Satellite Radio Antenna System xXM Satelite Radio Service 0000000 rnein 3 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment
99. age 3 23 for more information The drivers air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 57 lll ammam The right front passenger s air bag ts in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has one the driver s side impact air bag is In the side of the drivers seatback closest to the door if something is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag lf your vehicle has one the passenger s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door 1 54 When Should an Air Bag Inflate The drivers and right front passenger s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about to 14 mph 14 to 23 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below thi
100. ains what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and specifications on page 5 84 Notice Don t add too much oil If your engine has 0 much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged This is where you add oil Sea Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Be sure to fill It enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when youre through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Olls recommended for your vehicla can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container lf you have your oil changed for you be sure the oi pul into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certitied for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMEMDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILE BAE 0 36 ACCEPTABLE IF S30 15 WOT AVAILABLE SAE SW 30 RECOMMENDED CoOL WEATHER DO WOT WEE SAE 10 10 SAE 2050 OR AHY OTHER VISCOSITY GRADE DIL HOT RECOMMEN
101. aiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Aiso you won t have adequate space If the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear fo pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you ta cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity lf other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as You pull out to pass the slow vehicle Hemember to glance over your srouicet and check the blind spot rrr 4 13 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the nght lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its tront in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you jus passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is Try not to pass more than one
102. al stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace 4 6 with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist iS used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle may have anti lock brakes ABS Is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid If your vehicle has anti lock brakes this warning light en the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle When you start your engine or when you begin to drive away your anti lock brake sy
103. all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Fabric Carpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet They will claan normal spots and stains very well You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Matenals on page 5 77 5 71 Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as Soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often 4 soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Ifa fing forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area Immediately or it will set Using Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines 3 Follow the directions on the container label 7 fe Apply cleaner with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly AS soon as you ve cleaned the Section us
104. an be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts a 1 23 Lap Shoulder Belt Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt 1 24 go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt agross YOU more slowly amp Push the latch plate into the buckle until ft clicks 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part if the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keen mallir uati ynn ran homkle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure It is secure if the belt is not long enough see Safety Balt Extender on page 1 29 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the salety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 25 sl i ai r o ao if ee Ba j 4 f fe CANE The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the bell would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serous or even fatal inju
105. an get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse black Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the driver s side and of the instrument panel To open push the tab on the access door to the left and pull the door forward There is a white fuse removal lool located in tha fuse block area Make sure to insert the tabs first when reinstalling the cover 5 61 ren om MIFVOLE LT HOLP exrir e honn JI 41NOs iie Fuses _ l i Usage TURN B U Turn Signals Back Up Lamps ERLS sd Cruise Control Engine Controls BCMICLU Body Control Module Instrument Panel Cluster Powertrain Control Module Cruise Control Modute Switch 5 82 APO _ Accessory Power Outlet AFA BATT Remote Keyless Entry System MIRDLE Power Miror Diagnostic Link Connector Radio Interior Lamps OnStar ight Headlamp nstrument Panel Cluster lerior Lamps CIG Cigarette Lighter FOG Foglamps HORN Jom Mm 20 Not Used at Used Rear Window Defogger Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps IPWA AGC Power Door Locks Not Used Nat Used Not Used OPHTR 02 Sensor Heater HVAC Cl
106. at The left strap operates the driver s side rear split seat A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 2 Fold the seatback down from the inside of the To raise the seatback push the seatback up to return it vehicle to its original position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is latched securely in the fully upright position Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety balls Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed CAUTION Continued In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed D
107. atic DEXRON II Automatic E Oil Pe a Engines SOUI Fe Ahjaa Transaxle Transmission Fluid ngine Oj of the proper viscosity To determine ee the preferred viscosity for your Key Lock GHA PartNo ie Gene SENTE T Use MELE pee a Cylinders Canada 10953474 or equivalent page 5 13 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable start yoyo n ones Me Engine Coolant WAT ADI Dae OT See Engine Transaxle Shift 88901242 or equivalent or lubricant Coolant on page 5 22 Linkage meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Hydraulic Grake Dako Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or ert Category LB or GC LB System _ equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid micelle Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or Washer Solvent equivalent number ar specification may be obtained from your 6 24 Usage Fluid Lubricant Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 123778985 in Canada 68901242 of equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Catego Chassis Lubrication Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Paw Bor GC LB Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992729 or equivalent or lubncant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube Hood and Door GM Part No U S 12346241 in 3 Canada 10953474 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No U S 12345579 in Canad
108. ation To change the current mode select one of the following p Vent This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets tnd Bi Level This mode directs approximately half of ihe air to the instrument panel outlets and then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets 3 16 bad Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets and outboard outlets for the side windows with some air directed to the windshield The right knob can also be used to select defrost mode Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section 48 Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise lo increase or decrease the fan speed In any setting other than off the fan will run continuously with the ignition on The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor O Off To turn the fan off turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to the off position gt Recirculate This mode keeps outside air ram coming in the vehicle It can be used to prevent outside air and odors fram entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly An indicator light will come on in this mode The air conditioning compressor also comes on Operation in this mode during periods of high humidity and cool outside temperatures may result in increased window logging If window fogging i
109. automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher in hilly ar mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service if you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesnt require change 52 500 Miles 87 500 km _ Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Caniral Service J Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote J Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Aotaiion on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattem and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 4 Change engine oil and filter or avery 12 months whichever occurs first An Enwssion Contra Service J Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 3 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 tor proper rotation pattern and additional information See fooinate Also see footnote J Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km J Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Controf
110. ay be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStar System on page 2 36 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System if equipped the remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Aules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference recelved including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device complies with ASS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Ai times you may notice a decrease in range This j normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work Iry this Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to he left or right hold the
111. be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement 5 58 Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 60 for more information Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause a crash If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains If your vehicle has P195 65A15 or P205 55R16 size tires don t use tire chains there s not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s Continued instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels if you do find traction devices that will fit install t
112. beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station You set will return Repeat the steps for each pushbutton 3 39 Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO To adjust the bass and the treble press and release the AUDIO button repeatedly until BAS or TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease If a Station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble to the middle position select BAS or TAE Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middie position first end out of audio made either by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for the display to return to time of day Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the lett speakers press and release the AUDIO button until BAL appears on the display Then press and held the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers press and release the AUDIO button until FAD appears on the display Then press and hold the
113. blems following an air bag deployment you should seek medical attention In many crashes severe enough to inflate an alr bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag a Air bags are designed to inflate only once After an aif bag intlates you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t gat them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean thal your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service Notice tf you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag or the air bag covering on the driver s and right front passenger s seatback the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag or both the air bag module and
114. climate control system is used properly There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield and side windows Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to ramove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly For best results clear all snow and ice from the windshield batore defrosting Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode 4 4 Defog This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets and half to the floor outlets When you select this mode the systam runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing The air conditioning indicator light will also be on in this setting To defog the windows faster turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting UP Defrost This mode directs most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the side window outlets and the floor outlets When you select this mode the system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature a at or below freezing The air conditioning indicator light will also be on in this setting To defog the side windows set the right knob to floor and the fan knob to the highest setting You can use the ait conditioning while in this setting by pressing the air conditioning button In both cases aim the side outlets toward the side windows For increased airf
115. ct you in a crash They can mp apart under impact forces Ifa belt is tom of frayed gel a new one right away Also look tor any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repairad or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible lf you ve had a crash do you need new bells or LATCH system parts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts lf belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safely bell or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn t being used at the time of the collision If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See Air Bag Systems on page 1 49 1 60 _ _ _ _ 000 Features and Controls Section 2 Keys PPR ene g
116. curs first An Emission Control Service 90 000 Miles 150 000 km lt Change engine ail and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote _ Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Contra Service J Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Aatation an page 5 52 for proper rotation pattem and additional information See footnote 93 000 Miles 155 000 km J3 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 96 000 Miles 160 000 km J Change engine oll and fitter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service J Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 3 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles 166 000 km J Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service d Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions Inh avy city tratie where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher Inhilly or mountainous
117. d cloth upholstery Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet See your General Motors parts department for these products See Pan D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 24 Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN TL SAMPLESUX1 M0726 This ts the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look th rouge ine windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Carilication and Service Parte labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very heiptul il you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your Warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from
118. d close the door Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside inser the key and tum the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless antry transmitter if your vehicle has one or iF electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal When closing the trunk close fram the center to ensure between the body and the trunk lid it fully latches Although you may use one hand fo Make sure all other windows are shut untock the trunk it is recommended that two hands on i the upper surface be used to clase the trunk 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 Controls in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid instrument panel open them all the way open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open CAUTION Continued See Engine Exhaust in the Index Remote Trunk Release Remote Trunk Release Lockout Your remote trunk release is equipped with a lockout feature The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid mounted to the trunk lid latch Press the remote trunk release button located on the lower left side of the instrument panel to release the trunk We lf your ve
119. d may cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is nat running If the light doesn t come on have if repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has bean detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service canter diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The follawing may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades f you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible 3 30 if the light stops flashing and remains on steady see H the Light Is On Steady following It the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so Stop the valolle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Tum the key of wait at feast 10 seconds and restart ihe engine If the light remains on steady s
120. d past the belt The elastic 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat cord must be under the belt Then place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the bell and insert the two edges of the guide on top belt into the slots of the guide 1 28 a aaaaaaaaaaaamamamm e 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1 23 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the si Ue To remove and slore the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so thal you can take them out of the guides Pull the guide upward to expose ils storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Tum the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender Its free When you go in to order il take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t lat someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Child Restraints Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A If possible an older child should wear a Older C
121. d service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection 3 31 Oil Pressure Light lf you have a low engine oil pressure problem this light will stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough ail The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed immediately The oil light could also come on in three other situations When the ignition is on but the engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition lo START Il it doesn t come on with the ignition an you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away f you re idling at a stop sign the light may blink on and then off If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment This is normal 4 32 Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Passlock Warning Light THEFT SYSTEM United States Canada This light will come on briefly when you tum the key to START lf the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If
122. den maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your dealer The arraws on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for tums even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working 4 39 Driving On Grades Notice Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles 9 6 km Extended higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your vehicle Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine and transaxle to cool Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shiti down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 Knwh to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating Pay attention to the engine coolant gage If the indicator is in the red area turn off the air conditioning to reduc
123. driving in tlat or rolling terrain your engine assist your Drakes on a sieep downhill slope 4 23 Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cul across the center of the road Drive al speeds that let you stay in your own lane Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could 3 As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none You may see highway signs on mountains that going down a hill You could crash Always thie E E a E ee eae Sinn hi your vehicle in area or winding roads Be alert to these and take g you go WH appropriate aclion Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better 4 34 nn E Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your vehicle in good shape for winter You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a a red ma aF te Inmates Ad Gio ghia a coupe ii ret Gia Get in i Ub fied eke d hi ikh you wi
124. e lf your battery has run down you may want to use damaged another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables vehicle Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely 3 ik can reach bul be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other lf they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the elactncal systems Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set because the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in They contain acid that can burn you the jump start procedure Put an automatic They contain gas that can explode or transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in ignite NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake e TROY FONN ODONI GETAG 10 Notice Ii you leave your radio on it could be badly sedis yon damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by ii you don t follow these steps exactly some your warranty or all of these things can hurt you 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or in the accessory power outlet Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative termina
125. e information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or call ie aM MULnY Asomiainie Denei al 1 o00 5e5 s555 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada alse has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7463 for details All TTY users eall 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicie you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road Pontiac s Roadside Assistance toll free number is staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We fake anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer We will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km at no expense to you Fuel delivery a Lock out service identification required Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service Change a flat tire Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs
126. e PONTIAC Emblem and the name SUNFIRE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes after that time without funher notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road IH you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22686695 A First Edition Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated FO Box OF 130 Detroit Ml 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual Is an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Copyright General Motors Corporation 08 02 02 All Rights Reserved Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell
127. e a sponge to remove any excess cleaner _ Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth Wipe with a clean cloth and fet dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 2 3 4 Carefully scrape off excess stain than sponge the soiled area with cool water lf a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier it an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 mi of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water Let dry Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows 1 2 3 Carefully scrape off excess stain First clean with cool water and allow to dry completely lta stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Aub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do this more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t gat them off quickly Use a clean cloth and vinylleather cleaner See your dealer for this product Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones OF Waxes May cause annoying re
128. e belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your tnp Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolls are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions See Cooling System on page 3 27 Towing a Trailer Manual Transaxle Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle 4 NOTES 4 42 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care EEE see aS E E EEEE S Doing Your Own Service Work eG Adding Soa to the Outside of Your Vehicle Perrine chen cete tials eee 5 4 Fuel Rr ater et ee Gasoline OGMAIG sessecicsicssrvscrsiveivseesssereneneeses 5 5 Gasoline Specifications 0 0ccccec cece cece esse eee 5 5 pS e ey e Leen ge I aR an eter erga 5 6 ADAMES icaececcunsc othe cepuclete itv Litkelainiuiersbe lt seecsess 5 6 Fuels in Foreign Countrles eee 5 6 Filling Your Tank ssir Bee Filling a Portable Fuel Container g Checking Things Under the Hood o 10 Hood Release 5 10 Engine Compartment Overview SeSE AEE UE a e Engine Oil LAFEE EE ELEERI FEFE IAI N AET al Engine Air Cleaner Filter iad Sasi Shon ARNESES SENAMA 5 19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Siig ive e a Manual Transaxle Fluid 00 APMP PE VAN IC
129. e between the front and the rear speakers press and release the AUDIO butten until FAN annaars on the disnlav Than press and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the front or ihe rear speakers 3 37 To adjust balance or fade to the middie position select BAL or FAD Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep Land a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode either by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for the display to retum to time of day Than press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Radio Messages CAL Calibration Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured property for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service LOC Locked This message is displayed when the THEFTLOGCK system has locked up You must return to the dealership for service 1 38 Radio with CD Base Level Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off VOL Volume Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume RCL Recall Press this knob to switch the display between time and radio station
130. e engine load See Cooling System on page 5 27 4 40 Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK F yet When parking uphill turn your wheels away from the curb When parking downhill turn your wheels into the curb 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your engine shift into a gear and release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid idari verili engine oil driv
131. e indicates a possible burned out headlamp or that the vehicle may need service to repair a stuck DAL relay When the DAL are on your low baam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lii up either When you tum the exterior lamp band to the headlamp position your low beam headlamps will come on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also came on When you turn off the headlamps the regular lamps will go off and your low beam headlamps will come on to the reduced brightness To idle your vehicle with the DAL off set the parking brake The DAL will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp systam when you need it Fog Lamps if your vehicle has this feature Use your fog lamps for beiter visibility in foggy or misty conditions The button for your fog lamps is located neaxt to the instrument panel brightness control Push the top of the button to tum the fog lamps on Push the top af the button again to turn the fog lamma nlf When using fog lamps the parking lamps or low beam headlamps must be on A light an the button will come on when the fog lamps are actually on Fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps come on When the high beam headlamps go off the fog lamps will come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Pan
132. e of the right front passengers seatback closest to the door m SOS 1 49 Frontal air bags are designed to help minimize the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal airbag while providing enough force to perform property Air bags must inflate very quickly ta do their job and comply with federal regulations Therefore you need to know some important things about the air bag systems 1 50 You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something CAUTION Continued hits the side of your vehicle They aren t designed to inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should w
133. e when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position The mirror has a spring loaded breakaway design i PB Outside Convex Mirror Outside Breakaway Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirrors surface is curved so you can see more from the drivers seat A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are if you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes A Adjustment Lever T End B Lever Slide C Mirror D Spring E Adjusiment Lever Handle 2 84 ee I naeeeaaaaaMM lf the mirror control lever is unable to operate the mirror 4 Fold the mirror back to the original position in order adjustment you can reset the adjustment lever on to engage the T end of the lever with the lever the driver s side mirror only by following these steps slide 1 Roll down the drivers door window 5 Make sure the mirror housing is fully seated to 2 Fold the mirror toward the front of the vehicle Hold its base the mirror in position with your left hand 3 With your right hand move the adjustment lever handle inside the vehicle in order to align the T end of the lever with the lever slide OnStar System OnStar uses global positioning system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and state of the art ca
134. e you re parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until tt cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help night away 5 26 eee Cooling System When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what youll see w g e E SEE igs l BAN ce Vr a ee e E i S An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan a I Ls lf the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level Surace E Ea p A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fan The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere in the cooling System Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned CAUTION Continued 5 28 Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle if there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if t
135. ealer and to Pontiac Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concer has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concem with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 762 2737 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Pon
136. ear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you IN position Tor air Dag intiation before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with frontal air bags CAUTION Continued The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and Infants Need the protection ihai a chia restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Older Children or Infants and Young Children readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol There is an air bag Where Are the Air Bags The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on p
137. ease injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way Q What s wrong with this As The helt i Fockled in the WEP Mare You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should he wom over the shoulder at all times 1 20 7 mn TTTETTEEEEEEEIEEEEEEEEEEEE EER Q What s wrong with this The belt is twisted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like a
138. eatback to where you want it Release the lever and push rearward on the seatback to make sure it is locked Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do Its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your satety beit properly Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint s that the top of the restraint is Clasesi lu ihe lup ul your heag This position reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash Seatback Latches If your vehicle is a two door model the front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat If the seatback isn t locked it could move To foid a front seatback forward in a sudden stop or crash That forward lifi the jateh could cause Injury to the person s
139. ed Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty 6 25 lf No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning along with a low coolant light can indicate a serious problem See Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3 28 ii you get an engine overheat warning with no low coolant light bul see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hal when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving idle for long periods in traffic Tow trailer if you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 In heavy traffic let the engine idle in NEUTRAL M while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift la PARK P or NEUTRAL N and tet the engine idle 2 Tum on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat waming you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If lhe warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over Stop and park your vehicle right away lf there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for three minutes whil
140. ed coolant problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty See Engine Coolant on page 5 22 for information on what to do Your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light United States Canada Your vehicie is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fual ignition and emission contral systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner anviranment The CHECK ENGINE liaht comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice lf you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transaxle exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls an
141. ed at B7 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel is necessary If you are using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline In Canada look for the Auto Makers Choice label on the pump L Canada Only 5 6 California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specitications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on see Malfunction indicator Lamp ar page 3 29 and your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized
142. ee Ii the Light l On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service If the Light Is On Steady You also may be able to correct the emission system maltunction by considering the lollowing Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank on page 5 7 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap property installed Should turn tha light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water lf so your electncal system may be wel The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries cut A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not lo run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more
143. eed This is your shift pattern Here s how to operate your transaxle FIRST 1 Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into FIRST 1 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift into FIRST 1 put the shift fever in NEUTRAL N and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 2 25 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the lutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this position when you start or idie your engine REVERSE RA To back up press down the clutch pedal lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift into REVERSE A Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal Notice Shift into REVERSE A only after your vehicle is stopped Shifting into REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle The repairs would
144. eeeee 5 54 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Top of the Instrument Pamel 0 0 573 Top Strap Bae E T Cae Top Strap Anchor Location aA E NNN a 1 40 Torque Lock a Ee A E ET E Total Weight on Your Vehicle 5 Tires Ser ee EE 4 36 Towing Recreational Vehicle ride nns 31 TONNA EFTTA vetnectvensestaresancesteracriaiss 4 35 4 41 Wenn Vehe se scsesaseeeeee 4 31 Traction Enhanced Traction System ETS 9 Enhanced Traction System ETS Active Light 3 27 Enhanced Traction System ers Waring SEN Theat Diakes Transaxle Feil Ree ROS teera AEAT Fut Warwal ER e PA AAEN Transaxle Operation Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transmission HESAN CMON aad 26 n 55 EEEE F20 AREE 5 21 MESE J24 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual Transportation Options c cccersssssscesseresesesess Trap Resistant Trunk Kit 20 2 0 00 0 svo Trip Odometer Trunk R Turn and Lane Change Signals A Daan AE tenor ts Turn Signal Multifunction Lever oo cee Turn Signals When Towing a Traller U Underbody Flushing S rvic ooi rereessas Understanding Radio Aeception Uniform Tire Quality ane age United States cere ververs Up Shift Light Used Replacement Wheels a S Using Cleaner on Fabric Using the Rear Door Security LA
145. een men drectTeLed et ately 22 Remote Keyless Entry SSHBIGIM setiau eraa EATE 2 3 Remote Keyless Enty Systam Operation a 4 Doors and Locks ea e LELLE EE 2 8 araa lera a a ee cee ee re A AATE AE 2 A Power Door LOCKS ccecccereeeceevees 2 9 Rear Door Security Locks 2 9 Lockout Protection 2 10 Leaving Your VeRICHE csccceenseannyrrenirarers 2 10 PERE emer as cll ee ab renage anes ogre al TS TL Lay Ser eee TT Aa I el eh a 2 14 MaE TaLe RITEN Ea oo fcc csc E EE Heese eens 2 15 Pret UVES irn KNEE 2 15 Sun Visors E 2 15 Theft Deterrent Syene l 2 16 Content Theft A a ee 2 16 Passiock Ete Se art eet 2 17 Starting anri Oneratina Your Vehicle 1A New Vehicle Break In 2 18 lanition Positions Staring Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater ee ee ee ey etd tot tt eee ae nue 2 22 Automatic Transaxle Operation nert ed Manual Transaxle Operation o i revere Parking Brake Bray ata eee eee oes ee 2 27 Shitting Into Park F Automatic Transaxle scoccia EIRIAN 2 28 Shifting Out of Park FP Automatic Transaxle oooi cise 2 30 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle vended Parking Over Things That Burn Wictwap eee Mel Engine Exhaust per os a Running Your Engine While You Are Parked n de Mirrors i EE AT Ad Manual Rearview Mirror E E ET ed Outside Remote Control Mirror Ae ener E 2 33 Outside Power Mirrors wo sieceeceesstee ees 2 32 Outside Convers MIMO eraic iiaa
146. een tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwe ar traction and temp rature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of mast passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal im diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited preduction tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Critena TPC standards 5 56 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified goverment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative perlormance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climale Tractio
147. eesss 8 22 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 6 12 Brake System Inspection wececsussi cee Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 17 Caliper Knuckle Maintenance inspection eds eas 6 23 At Each Fuel Fill vijaecccci OOSA 6 17 Part O Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 24 At Least Once a Month 6 17 Part E Maintenance Record 6 26 6 1 Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Protection Plan Have you purchased ihe GM Protection Plan fhe Flan supplements your new vehicle warranties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for detaus 6 2 Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of tha air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow recommended maintenance may not be c
148. ehicle These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 are driven on reasonable road surlaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 4 TTT IM MIMI Selecting the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules is night for your vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow Short Trip City Definition Follow the Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle Most trips are less than 5 miles 8 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips includ extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traftic You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle With some models you should never tow a trailer S e Towing a Trailer Automate Transaxie on page 4 35 ar Towing a Trailer Manual Transaxle on page 4 47 a ji the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditons cause engine all lo break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter
149. ehicles To enhance your ownership expenence we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchaselease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs i Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience ii yout velitis cannu be schieduied iio ihe service department immediately keep driving if until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related Il it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can
150. el Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column Turn the thumbwheel un to brighten the lights or drawn to dim them Turn the thumbwheel up all the way to turn on the interior courtesy lamps 3 13 Entry Lighting When you open either a front door or a rear door the lamps inside your vehicle will go on In addition if your Vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry the light will come on when the remote keyless entry UNLOCK button is pressed After you exit the vehicle and all of the doors have been closed the lamps will stay on for an additional 20 seconds betore fading off The lamps will also fade to off when the Key is inserted and tumed to RUN or ACCESSORY or the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed Front Reading Lamps lf your Vehicle has this feature th se lamps are located on the rearview mirror Turn each one on and off by pressing its button di4 Map Lamps lf your vehicle has this feature these lamps are located in front of the dome lamp To tum the lamps on press the button Press the button again to turn them off Battery Run Down Protection Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle s battery When any interior lamp irunk reading dome atc is left on and the ignition is turned of
151. eoiralintar including support for the head and neck This is A Add on child restraints which are purchased by necessary because a newborn infant s neck is the vehicle s owner are available in four basic weak and its head weighs so much compared types Selection of a particular restraint should take with the rest of its body In a crash an infant ina into consideration not only the child s weight rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the height and age but also whether or not the restraint crash forces can be distributed across the will be compatible with the motor vehicle in strongest part of an infant s body the back and which it will be used shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints 1 34 _ The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a moter vehicle is an infant restraint system casiqned to restrain or positio
152. er down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay The further the lever is turned upward the shorter the delay will be and the further the lever is turned downward the longer the delay will be The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the DELAY position Use this position for light rain or snow A i Low Speed Move the lever up to the first setting past DELAY for steady wiping at low speed A 2 High Speed Move the lever up to the second setting past DELAY for steady wiping at high speed Y MIST Move the lever all the way down to MIST for a single wiping cycle Hold it there until the windshield wiper starts then let go The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers If this occurs 2 circuit breaker will stan the winere until the wiper motor cools So be sure to clear any snow or ice from the windshield wiper blades before using them lf the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen hem or warm the windshield before tuming ihe wipers on If your blades do become worn or damaged gel new blades or blade inserts 3 7 Windshield Washers Ta wash your windshield pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it toward you one time When you release the stalk the washers will stop The wipers continue wiping for approximately three cycles and will either Slop or will resume the speed you were usin
153. er symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the drivers side of the engine compartment It is filled with Toe i i fel is im a a Wed Wr IL eo Lo eA ee LA an page 6 12 There are only two reasons why the brake fuid level in the reservoir might go down The first is thal the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up Ihe other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you Should have your brake system fixed since a leak means thal sooner or later your brakes won t work well or wont work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings a
154. erent positions for the automatic transaxle See Forward Gears later in this section PARK P This position locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you stari your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll CAUTION Continued Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in RUN If you cannet shift out of PARK FP Base Hessun Un iiie sini ever pusi iim simii javen ali ihe way into PARK P and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever See Shifting Out of Pa
155. ering in Emergencies E E 4 11 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Laer rr 6 22 Steering Tips X 4 10 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 0 2 38 Comventence Mels nannat iddi kd 2 38 Cupholder s TG eR S ER Storing the Flat Tire and Tools aAA FELTET 5 68 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 04 5 69 Stuck in Sand Mud lee or SNOW cccccceseeecrnies 4 30 Sun Visors TINCT mace eT Tce NY oot I gt SUMOO irisan A A A AVA ETAN vee rd TachomBtar voces wee Taillamps T r Signal LAMPE co isip Thelt Deterrent Radio 5 46 Theft Deterrant Systems 000c0 i lA Content Theft Deterrant ssssrsrririsrsrssreriaa 2 16 Passlock PRETORIA TL TE PEC EEA E Throttle System Inspection rad 22 Tilt Wheel aoe ata ee ae eu awe Rte paeea da rhudeecwaaten wae Tire inflation Check T eee KEREEES er eEE ENT ELSE ened B 17 Tires a 5 51 5 76 Buying New Tires renenenarenniine Chains Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If a Tire Goes Flat 5 55 eee 559 wae SO ij S70 Inflation Tire Pressure 000 ccc seeks sees eee 5 52 12 Tires cont Inspection and Rotation RRO oe Uniform Tire Quality Grading 060 5 56 Wheel Allanment and Tire Balance 5 57 Wheel Replacement Sa 5 57 When It Is Time for New Tires
156. es with folding rear s atbacks See your dealer for additional information Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather a4 Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows use the window crank to open and close each window Power Windows If your vehicle has this feature the switches on the center console control each of the power windows when the ignition is on In addition on four door models each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window To lower a window press and hold the rear of the switch To raise the window press and hold the switch forward Express Down Window The driver s window switch has an express down feature The driver s window can be opened to the desired position by pressing the rear of the switch to the first detent To use the express down feature press the rear of the switch all the way down The window will continue going down until fully openad To stop the window while it is lowering briefly press the switch forward then release it Window Lock Out Four door models also have a lock out switch Press the lock out switch to disable the rear passenger s power window switches This will prevent rear passengers from
157. ess AM FM to select AM FMI or FMZ 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO To adjust the bass and the treble press and release the AUDIO bulton repeatedly until BAS or TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the uo or the down arrow to increase or to decrease If a Station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble to the middle position select BAS or TRE Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode either by pressing another bulton causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for the display to return to time of day Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers press and release the AUDIO button until BAL appears on the display Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fad
158. etter in the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings gt Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information 2 18 Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition you can tum the key to five different positions A ACCESSORY This position operates your electrical accessories Press in the ignition switch as you turn it toward you B LOCK This position locks your steering wheel ignition shift lever and transaxle This is the only position from which you can remove the key A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in LOCK and the key is in the ignition On manual transaxle vehicles turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle This could cause a collision lf you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving turn the key only to OFF Don t press the key release button while the vehicle is moving Notice lf your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be s
159. f the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes This will avoid draining the battery This system does not protect against leaving on the headlamps or parking lamps To reactivate the interior lamps do one of the following The ignition must be tumed on or the activated interior lamp must be turned off then on or any door must be opened The battery rundown protection feature will also be activated when any door is left open Accessory Power Outlets The accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio The accessory power outlet is located on the lower console on the passenger s side To use the outlet remove the cover When not in use always cover the outlet with the protective cap Notice When using an accessory power outlet maximum electrical load must not exceed five amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery Cerain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlet al n irrt te rates Te eer pores ae mj s iji imda sep iriiri a Sorte alarmtrim Aintree Pee Terres vehicle can damage it or keep other things from wo
160. fant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seal Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously Injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION Continued Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision You may secure a forward facing child For it fo work a top strap must be properly anchored to restraint in the right front seat but before you the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints do always move the front passenger seat as are designed for use with or withoul the top strap being far back as it will go It s better to secure the anchored Others require the top strap always to be child restraint in a rear seat anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child properly restraint properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can Keep in mind that an unsecured child
161. flections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cieaiers may alieut iin surface finish Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove narmal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 77 Notice Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a claan cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 24 Cleaning the Outside of Your Veh
162. g 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater al a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The body takes about an hour to nd itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up I ll be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might nat be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows hat alcohol in a person s system can make crash mjunes worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is ina crash that person s chance of being killad or permanantly disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgement can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can
163. g accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badiy worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Notice Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy a if your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from ro
164. g and transaxle in NEUTRAL i slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until tha vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK PF mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK FP Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake 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 Underbody Flushing Service case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin At least every spring use plain water to flush any to move corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance each spring and fall You should let your dealer s service department or other qualified service center do fhese fobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed af once Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual See Service Publications Ordering Information an page 7 10 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal In
165. g before In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision 3 8 Cruise Control If your vehicle has this feature you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 mih When you apply your brakes or the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle the cruise contra shuts off Setting Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed i if you r cruise control on when you re So don t use your cruise control on you leave you ol y not using cruise you might hit a button and go winding roads or In heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want It your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional 4 Push the SET button at the end of the lever and enhanced traction system begins to limit wheel spin the re
166. ge from the loud level to normal and NORMAL will be disolaved Each time the chime volume is changed three chimes will sound to indicate the change Removing the radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime module will disable vehicle chimes 1 NOTES Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Before Leaving on a Long Tripp ssesirsiririrrirrieess 4 22 Defensive Driving errr r E Highway Hypnosis SERRE ERM nn Drunken Driving Cee A passes ean aae 4 2 Hill anc Mountain Roads 20nn 4 25 Control of a Vehicle rn 5 Winter DrVING ooir EE AERE Stee Braking ee erp eee If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Enhanced Traction System ETS 4 9 fee oF SOW ho cee ed Steering a A E E R aE E Off Road Recovery as 4 12 Towing P E E EN EE IEE L RELA PERS E 9 E EE ENEA 4 13 Towing Your Vehicle crerteesctessceceecetstatsstsencene ST Loss of Control ere een ne E Recreational Vehicle Towing ea rI I eee i Driving at Might Eee ed Loading Your Venice eee AS Driving in Rain and on Wet dada ae Towing a Trailer City Driving os Eee heed Automatic Transaxle ossen SS EPEC WAY DIVING once etre ces ceteeecerser cee ss EEEF ERA 4 21 Towing a Trailer Manual Transaxle E LE EE sss LL IT Fe Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very imp
167. ged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drurmn brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced Notice Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes See Galiper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection ar page 6 23 Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Your rear drum Brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected immediately Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or c
168. ger hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left aboul two or two and one half turns Ifyou hear a hiss wait for that to stop This will allow any pressure siill lett to be vented out the discharge hose 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the hash mark on the label Wait about five minutes then check to see if the level is below the hash mark lf the level is below the hash mark add additional coolant to bring the level up to the hash mark Repeat this procedure until ine level remains constant at fhe hash mark for al least five minules 5 31 cde 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off Start the engine and let it run until you can Teel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower than the FULL COLD mark add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated See your dealer if necessary Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the front of the engin compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Comoartment Overview on page 5 72 for more information on location When to Check
169. go Never exceed the GVWA for your vehicle or the Gross Axe Weight mating GA for either the front or rear axle 4 33 And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 132 Ibs 60 kg in your trunk Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk or rear area of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly If you have fold down rear seats you ll find four anchors on the back wall of your trunk You can use these anchors to tie down lighter loads They re not strong Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWA If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle enough for heavy things however so put them as far forward as you can in the trunk or rear area Hf you put things inside your vehicle ike suitcases Never stack heavier things like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast inside the vehicle so that some of them as the vehicle goes if you have to stop or tum are above the tops of the seats quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry
170. go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible It a tire goes flat the nex part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire lf a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Tum on your hazard warning flashers Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire 5 61 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is located in the trunk 1 Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it 2 Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 70 for more information about the compact spare tire 5 HA na aaa 3 Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise a
171. hanced Traction System active light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly This light may also come on when the anti lock brake system is active The light will stay on tor a few seconds after the Ennanced Tavis Sysien siopa Hig Whee Spin The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes an briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active 3 27 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Your vehicle is equipped with one of these gages With the ignition in RUN this gage shows the engine coolant temperature lf the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hat it means that your engine coolant has overheated The CHECK GAGES light should come on if this condition exists See Check Gages Warning Light on page 3 33 for more information If you have been operating your vehicle under normal conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 4 24 228 Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn your ignition on lf this light comes on and stays on the coolant level in your vehicle is low If the light is on along with an overheat warning you may have a serious overheating problem See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 28 Notice Damage to your engine from neglect
172. hanging When you have the front brake pads replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as cornplete axle sets See Brake System Inspection on page 6 23 5 37 Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every lime you make a moderate brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1 000 miles 1 600 km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings thal are wrong fo
173. he finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired wilh touch up materials avaliable trom your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection 70 m l M aiMMI I Im Al least every spring flush these materials fram the underboady with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas ol the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmosphenc conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage ean take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched inta the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair al no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000
174. he Vehicle Identification Number VIN It the radio is moved to a diffarant vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed When the radio and vehicle are turned off and RAP is not active the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen a 54 Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise it you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 te 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go XM Satellite Radio Service AM Satellite Radio gives you digital radio reception from coast to coast Just as wilh FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with Satellite radio signals causing the sound to come and go Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference Care of Your CDs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust t the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure
175. he electric engine cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running H it isn t your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant if coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Notice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged If you haven t found a problem yel check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank lf coolant is visible but the coolant level isn t at the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant al the coolant surge tank bul be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it see Engine Coolant on page 5 22 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and b
176. hem on the front tires Notice lf your vehicle has a tire size other than P195 65A15 or P205 55A16 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S5 type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions tf you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it Stops Driving too fast or spinning ihe wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blowoul while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a fire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do Ifa front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward thal side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by stearing the way you want the vehicle to
177. hicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 9 64 A Wrench F Wing Bolt B Jack Extension C Flat Road Tire Installed D Adapter G Cover E Extension H Nut Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment and secure the adapter extension aluminum wheel only and wing bolt Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 70 A Wrench D Adapter B Jack E Wing Bolt C Compact F Cover opale iiS G Nut Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new il can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly lt should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing ihe compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your Spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full
178. hicle is equipped with the anti lock brake system the light will come on when your engine is Started and may stay on for several Seconds That s normal li the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Gr if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regul r brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 25 The anti lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you tum the ignition key to RUN This is normal ff the light doesn t come on then have it fixed 0 it will be ready to war you if there is a problem Enhanced Traction System Warning Light TRAC OFF United States Canada If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System ETS this warning light should corne on briefly as you start the engine If the waming light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem lf the waming light stays on or comes on when you re driving there may be a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may need service When this warning light i
179. hicle is equipped with the remote keyless entry To turn the lockout on slide the switch all the way to system the daytime running lamps will flash twice the left to ON To turn the lockout off slide the switch all Make sure the remote trunk release lockout feature is the way to the right to OFF not activated Also the remote trunk release will only work when either the ignition is in OFF or ACCESSORY the parking brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h When the lockout is on the remote trunk release button will not release the trunk lid However the trunk lid can still be opened with the key but not with the keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle has one 2 12 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice The emergency trunk release handle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the emergency trunk release handle could damage it There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located on the inside of the trunk lid of your vehicle This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the Inside Trap Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your trunk you can order a trap resistant trunk kil from your dealer This kit includes a modified trunk latch a lighted release handle and seatback tethers for vehicl
180. hildren lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder bell can provide The shoulder belt a 3 should nal cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injunes in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear s at in a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use sataty belts properly Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle s safety belts forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck if the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seal passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so amall that the ehowulder halt ic still wary fringe to the Never do
181. how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 24 5 22 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice When adding coolant it is important thal you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you dont need to add anything alse Checking Coolant The surge tank is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment See Engine Camparniment Overview an page 5 12 for more information on location Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your
182. icle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way lo preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical delergants Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer 5 74 See GM Vehicle CareAppearance Matenals on page 5 77 Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed io dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause waler to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm of cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap lo clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue fram the paint finish You can gel GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials an page 5 77 Your vehicle has a basecoat cilearcoat paint finish The clearcoat g
183. icle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 31 Dirt and water can too 4 38 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your traller Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manutacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can tum with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground with your rig Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Do not try fo tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your fig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start chack the trailer hitch and platform and attachments salety chains electrical connector lamps tires and
184. if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen If a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections frorn trees telephone poles of other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hycdroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens al higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydropianing The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Nolice ti you Give ioo quickly through geep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle lf you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spra
185. ift linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rofaiien See Brake System inspection on page 6 23 4 f you dave ina highly corrosive environment your brake calipers may require additional inspection and service al very other fire rotation See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance inspection on page 6 23 3 000 Miles 5 000 km J Chanae engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 6 000 Miles 10 000 km O Change engine oil and filler or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 3 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote J Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation patem and additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Change engine gil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service J Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote J Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km See Beets sl J Cha ge engine Gh a a Mier i evoly 3 ails whichever occurs first
186. ight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on ihe hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or lf you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down squeeze the release button and move Four Door Models the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you adjuster to the height that is right tor you Adjust the want It try to move it down without squeezing the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered release bution to make sure it has locked into position on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling of your shoulder What s wrong with this You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could incr
187. imate Control System WIPER Windshield Wiper BCM__ Body Control Module AMPL Audio Amplifier PWR WDO Power Windows Sunroof _ Circuit Breaker RELAY DAL Not Used Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver s side of the vehicle Lift the cover to check the fuses See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location x a BEATER BLOWES e i iG Ignition Switch Circuits Exterior Power Outlet Hom iiss Audio be nner Rear Defogger Starter Power Locks Stoplamps Anti Lock Brake System COOLING FAN Engine Cooling Fan Powertrain Cantrol Module Heater PCMIAVAC and A C Blower Starter BATT 2 ABS Heater and A C Blower CR Powertrain Control Module AC A C Compressor 7 AIG AC AC AC Compressor Fuel Pump CRANE COOLING FAN HEATER Livy crm Starter Engine Cooling Fan Heater and ANC Blower 5 83 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions Please refer to Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 24 for more information a rapes Air Conditioning Refrigerant A134a agine Oil with Filler Tra nsaxie Automatic Complete Overhaul 9 5 guaris a aa Transaxle Manual Complete Drain and Refill 1 8 quarts Wheel Nut Torque
188. ing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrer on top of your vehicle The vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner If any one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever occurs first If none of them is true use the long trip highway maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter avery 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions will cause engine oil to break down slower Your vehicle has a unique oil filter elament When installing the filter cap do not exceed 18 Ib ft 25 Nem Inspect the condition of the O ring and replace if damaged See your dealer for additional information What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s wamings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oi
189. inse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted suriace of your vehicle Dont use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Don t take your vehicie through an automatic car wash thal has siicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels 5 75 Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in t
190. io one quarter turn until the right front tine contacts the pavement edge Then tum your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about fo pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back inte the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a briat surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of ail traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Onve ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates It s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to he vehicle you want to pass while you re aw
191. ional Highway Traffic safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors lf NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may aither call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9993 or 366 0123 in the Washington DUC area or write ti NHTSA U S Deparment of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government if you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa Ontano K1A ONS Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 762 2737 or write Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit Ml 46232 5172 in Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 600 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Gommunication Centre 163 005
192. is at the highest setting One place this Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t can happen is a garage Exhaust with move See Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle CO can come in easily NEVER park ina on page 2 28 garage with the engine running if you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer Another closed in place can be a blizzard See also see Towing a Trailer Automatic Transaxle on Winter Driving in the Index page 4 35 or Towing a Trailer Manual Transaxle on page 4 47 d a Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you move the lever toward you to the night position Outside Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted sa you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Adjust the driver s outside mirror with the control lever on the drivers door To adjust your passengers outside mirror sit in the driver s seal and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you The mirror is a spring loaded breakaway design Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature the power mirror control is located on the driver s door Tum the control clockwise or counterclockwise to choose the mirror you want to adjust Then move the control in the direction you want the mirror to move Adjust each mirror so you can see a little of the side of your vehicl
193. ission Control Service See footnate t 48 000 Miles 80 000 km q Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service _ Lubneate chassis components for every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote J Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation an page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional infonmation See footnote Also see footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km J Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions in heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regulary reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery Service if you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesnt require change 51 000 Miles 85 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 54 000 Miles 90 000 km z Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service _ Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattem and additional information See footnote
194. it will stop Brackets around TRAF will appear on ihe display When a traffic announcement comes on the station that was found you will hear it When the traffic announcement is over the radio will resume play of the CD or AM station If no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display Radio Messages CALIBRATE Your audio system has been calibrated configured properly for your vehicle and must be for your vehicle from the factory If CALIBRATE appears returned to the dealership for service on the display it means that your radio has not been XM Radio Messages Condition Action Required XL on the radio display These channels or any others can be blocked at a alter the channel name customer s request by calling 1 B00 652 XMXM 9696 indicates content with explicit language Radio Display Message XL Explicit Language Channels The encryption code in your receiver is being updated and no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds Updating Updating encryption coda Your system is functioning correctly but you are ina location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return No Signal Loss of signal Your radio syslen is acqyuiiny and processing audio and text dala No action is needed This message should disappear shortly ACQUITING Channel aucio al
195. ith the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After odua mowed the chift lavar inta PARK IP hald the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shitt lever away fram PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock if you are parking on a hill and you don t shifl your transaxle into PARK F properly ihe weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK FP This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the drivers seat To find out how see Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle on page 2 28 When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK F before you release the parking brake if torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK F 2 29 Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shif
196. itting there located on the lower back Always press rearward on the seatback to be side of the seatback sure it is locked and push the seatback forward When you retum the seatback to its onginal position make sure the seatback is locked The latch must be down for the seal to work properly Easy Entry Seat if the easy entry right front seal isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked If your vehicle has this feature the right fromt seat makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat 1 Lift the righi front seatback latch to release the sealback 2 Tilt the seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward 3 Move the right front seatback to its original position after someone gets into the rear seal area 4 Then move the seat rearward until it locks Tilt the seatback completely forward again and move the seat to get out of the back seat Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation If the seatback isn t locked it could move Folding the Seatback forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always To fold the seatback do the following press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked 1 Pull the release straps located in the trunk The right strap Operates the passengers side rear split se
197. ives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes hat are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish Notice Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign matenals such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted sudaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible lf necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout thal can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper Diade Chaliers when runny Wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with a full strength glass cleaning liquid The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse il wilh water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then r
198. k at each anchor position The labels are located near the base of the two rear outside seating positions In order to use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C ora reariacmy Gill asiani inat nas allacning painta Bh as shown here 1 41 if a LATCH type child restraint isn t attached to its anchorage points the restraint won t be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System or Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position in the Index for information on how to secure a child restraint in your vehicle With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to secure a child restraint 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seal cushion 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 lf the child restraint is forward facing attach the top Strap t
199. km of purchase whichever occurs first GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products GM Vehicle ee Materials Polishing Cloth E and a Wax Treated polishing cloth Tar and Road Oil Removes tar road oll and Remover asphalt Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or Polish stainless steel White Sidewall Tire Removes soil and black Cleaner marks trom whitewalls Cleans vinyl tops upholstery and convertible taps Removes dirt grime smoke and fingerprints Vinyl Claaner Glass Cleaner 5 77 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Finish Enhancer Swirl Remover Polish Cleaner Wax Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss 5 78 Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and Wire wheel covers Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Removes light scraiches and protects finish Cieans shines and protects in one easy step no Wiping necessary GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Wash Wax Concentrate Spat Lifter Odor Eliminator Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable and phosphate free Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl an
200. l There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts briefly press the button Each time you do this you ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you sel earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends Upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up a steep hill you may have lo step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle or move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn of the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps UNF ON AA OFF ER a gE The exterior lamp band on the tu
201. l be sure to drain all the oil from the filler before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or inte streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used ail ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Sep a a e H OO Engine Air Cleaner Filter To check or replace the filter remove the screws that hold the caver on and lift off the cover Be sure to The engine air cleaner filter is located on the driver s reinstall the cover tightly side of the engine compartment near the battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Par A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice f the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving S 20
202. l Operation 1 8 Safety Belts A EAE 1 9 Safety Balts They Are for Everyone Sota 1 9 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 How to Wear Safety Belts itch ae 1 14 Driver Position EER thee Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Wecewaeedisic eee Right Front Passenger Position ere ered PEA Rear Seat Passengers Petree ee Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults cisa anien 1 27 Soieiy Beli CAGUB cicirenna 22 Child Restraints ennea 1 30 Older Children Ry ee A Perera e ery 1 30 Infants and Young Children TE E e Child Restraint Systems 2cccceeeeeneereees 1 35 Air Bag Systems Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems nosines Where to Put the Restralint c 00 Pare Top Strap ee AN e rE Top Strap Anchor Location ETATE TE E A Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the i LATCH System Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seal Position Securing a Child Restraint in the gt Right Front Seat Position Where Are the Air Bags ee ee l When Should an Air Bag inflate eras Saher pit hres chee What Makes an Air Bag Inflate How Does an Air Bag Restrain What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates ooreen Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ooo ccsccccererees cnet
203. l Operation Ra E FS WATT En ie hierar a nanan ee Rear Seat Passengers Salety Pelt lt caeiiseen 1 23 Power Steering 4 10 Rear Window Defogger ccccieresrerererrreee 1 Rearview WITOS 2 2 2 gegen eset asen BAD Reclining Seatbacks seeniori Td Q Recreational Vehicle Towing oona 4 34 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 19 Remote Keyless Entry SYSIOM i saonenn BAB Remote Keyless Entry System Operation eae eee Remote Trunk Release o0 cccccccessssssseererenes ae 2 12 R Remote Trunk Release Lockoul TEE S arte Radio Data System RDS cuacane 3 43 ee Bidi Flat Tire and instal the Radio Messages 4 4 4006 0 38 3 40 349 PANI HER i o DOF Radio Personalization RSs eh tate 2 5 Removing the Spara 1 Tire and Tools E a i Radios oe e e a e TAOPIRROMONT BUBE is ssvessereccirerseeecerersceiercersesy oe AM FM Radio E rere oe nieces 3 36 Replacing Brake System Parts PEE i Care of Your CO Player E T e Replacing Restraint Eevee Parts Care of Your CDs E A E E E After a Crash EE LEE AEE AAT 1 59 10 Reporting Safety Defects Safety Belts cont Canadian Goverment 000c0c i FO Rear Seat Passengers 0 00 aan 1 23 General Motors avebererey ely A E A pea Right Front Passenger Position orrore 123 United States Government o 7 9 Safety Belt Extender T Go Restraint System CHECK ccccsccsssecsseesscsessseesees 6 18 Safety Bell Use During Pregnancy SEEN EEEE 1 22
204. l cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will retum by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if lhe arrows flash rapidly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal if a bulb s burned oul replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circwi Greakers on page 5 87 and for burned out bulbs 3 6 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the tum signalmultitunction lewer toward you until the high beam headlamps come on then release the lever to tum them off Windshield Wipers Use this lever located on the right side of the steenng wheel to operate the windshield wipers OFF Move the lever to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers DELAY If your vehicle has delay wipers move the laver to DELAY to choose a delayed wiping cycle Turn the lev
205. l locations on 1 Check the other vehicle Il must have a 12 voll each vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview battery with a negative ground system on page 5 72 for more infonnation on location 5 40 Natice Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 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 flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco battery installeri in vour new vehicle Rut if a battery has filler caps be sure the right CAUTION Continued amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 41 5 42 5 Check thal the jumper cables don t have loo
206. lar Coordination Vision Attentiveaness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases hese deaths are the result of someone whe was drinking and driving In recent years more than 16 000 annual motor venicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to dink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problam is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if someone plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone whe is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinkers body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml battles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC
207. ld be whether you re wearing a safety bell or not Bul you can unbuckle a safety belt aven if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident 50 you can unbuckle and gel oul is much greater if you are belted or the salety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does TOU get more tine iu siop Tuu siop over iiare distants and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense Q li my vehicle has air bags why should have to wear safely belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts nol instead af them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q if l m a good driver and never drive far from home why should wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less
208. ld be performed al the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are completed al once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicla make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Part D At Each Fuel Fill it is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oi on page 5 13 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Cheek the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 22 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid lavel in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid an page 5 34 for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tries are inflated to the correct pressures Don t forget to check your spare tire See Tires an page 5 51 for further details Cassette Tape Player Service Ginan Gasselie lape player Greaning shouid pe cone every 50 hours of tape play See Audio Systam s on page 3 35 for further details At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages
209. le unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow a Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Tum on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm bul be careful Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as tong as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idie That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heal thal you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for
210. leaner filter An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See fire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 33 000 Miles 55 000 km J Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 36 000 Miles 60 000 km Change engine oil and filter or avery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service J Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 3 Aotate tires See Tire inspection and Aotatian an page 5 52 for proper rotation pattem and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 39 000 Miles 65 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Enussion Control Service tO i 42 000 Miles 70 000 km lt Change engine oil and filler or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Contra Service _ Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Aolation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km J Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service J Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Em
211. lease it cruise control will automatically disengage See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 9 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may url ihe diuise tuntui tatn Gri d Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal This of course shuts off ihe cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can briefly move the cruise control switch from ON to AYA You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the switch at A A longer the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal So unless you want to go taster don t hold the switch at RA Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go lo a higher speed 5 Use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher speed Push the SET button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise control switch fram ON to A A Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and than release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts briefly move the switch to AYA then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster 3 10 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Contro
212. ll be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ica between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful F What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ica can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 92 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wel ice until salt and sand crews can gel there Whatever the condition smooth Ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution if you have the Enhanced Traction System keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a Slippery road Even though your vehicle has this systam you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 9 lf you don t have the Enhanced Traction System accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires
213. ll centers to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services An OnStar subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle You can easily upgrade or extend your OnStar services to meet your personal needs A complete OnStar users guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service Agreement are included in your OnStar equipped vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue OnStar button to speak to an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week OnStar Services OnStar provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs Some of the services currently provided by OnStar are Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Hemote Diagnostics OnStar MED NET Requires separate activation and annual fee on some plans Online and Personal Concierge Services Roule Support AideAssist Information and Convenience Services 2 55 SSS aama OnStar Personal Calling With OnStar Personal Calling you have a safer way to stay connected while driving It s a hands free wireless phone that s integrated into your vehicle You can place calls nationwide using voice activated dialing with no contracts no
214. ll occupants they are more likely to be senously injured if they don t wear safety belts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 22 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety bell properly see Driver Position on page 1 14 The right front passengers satety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and stan again Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurl more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted c
215. low to the side outlets close the center outlets Do not drive the vehicle uniil all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in RUN Rear Press the button to tum the rear window defogger on or off Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible An Indicator light above the button will come on to let you Know that the rear window defogger is activated The rear window defogger will tum off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed If turned on again the defogger will only run for approximately five minutes before tuming off The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by tuming off the engine Notice Don t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airflow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the flaw of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path
216. ly betore you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate al relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer lf you do here are some important points 4 36 There ar many different laws including speed limit restnctions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow amp trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 kmh and don t make starts al full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than ihe maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 kmh to save Wear on your vehicle s parts Do not tow when the outside air temperature is above 100 F 38 C Do not
217. m signal multifunction lever controls the extenor lamps The exterior lamp band has three positions OFF Tuming the band to this position tums off all lamps excep the Daytime Running Larnps DAL P Parking Lamps Tuming the band to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights CE Headlamps Tuming the band to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights Lamps On Reminder If you open the drivers door with the ignition off and the lamps on you will hear a warning chime Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DAL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but thay can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met 5 3 12 The ignition is on the exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the parking lamp position the parking brake is released and lhe transaxle is not in PARK P on models with an automatic transaxle only This indicater light on your instrument panel cluster will come on when the DRL afe on A flashing DAL telltal
218. me push the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob until the display flashes The selected display will now be the default While elapsed time is showing CD TIME will appear on the display BAND Press this button to listen to the radia when a CD is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a compact dise when listening to the radio CD will appear on the display when a compact dise is loaded a Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Compact Disc Messages CHECK COD If this message appears on the radio display and the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons You re driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the disc should play The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid lf so wait about an hour and try again lt the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD if any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Personal Choice Radio Controls This feature enables two drivers to store and recall personal settings for radio
219. mperature Gage lt 2 cn Heater ENGIM eener Howe Warmia LENTE ueser erruen Surge Tank Pressure Cap isisiiiirisrcerressrorr Cooling System Gruise Control Cupholder s ae GEE EWES Current and Past Model Order Forms A TLELENEE 2 38 3 28 2 22 vee 2 28 5 24 P eT ers n 2 38 F 17 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation i e rrr rn Tr Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users oraire T Customer Assistante Dires ana JA Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ainni Poet Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors PE Reporting Safety Detects to the Canadian Government EE EENAA 7 9 Customer Assistance Information cont Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Goverment 0 pis Horas te Roadside Assistance Program 600 7 5 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 D Daytime Running Lamps Peace tes 3 12 Defensive Driving Keliniueveliteresrrre re erereerr perp a a Defogging and Defrosting Eeee See GREE Recnere a7 Dinghy Towing Baad ecdn tty Eevan Terese Sy Ene eee tne Disarming the System ooo esi ece cons 2 16 5 4 Doing Your Own Service Work Dolly Towing EA E Door ne i 4 32 Locks a Sadamndinad ih idee ioe eee eee Power Door Locks SEIT Nettie cate Re on 2 9 Rear Door Security Locks 29 Driver Position Safety Belt 1
220. n AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does nol include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades E and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment
221. n a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the intant The the child s body with the hamess and also sometimes acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 36 esos mMMImIIIIiI A A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safely belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seal can also help a child to see out the window How do child restraints work A child restraint system is any device designed tor use ina motor vehicle to restrain seat or position children A built in child restraint system ls a permanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner For many years add on child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraints harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the i
222. n to advance quickly within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release it to play the passage The display will show elapsed time RDM 3 Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order ROM and the track number will appear on the display 4 lt i Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track You will haar sound at a reduced volur Release it to play the passage The display will show elapsed time EQ Equalizer Press EQ to select the desired customized equalization setting while playing a compact disc The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a compact disc See EQ listed previously for more information SEEK V Press the down arrow while playing a CD to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the up arrow ta go to the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc esT SCAN V Press and hold one of the arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN and the track number appear on the display and you hear a beep The dise will go to the next track play for a few seconds then go on to the next track Press this button again to stop scanning ACL Recall Push this button to sae how long the current track has been playing To change the default on the display track and elapsed ti
223. nd ramove it Then lift off the adapter and remove the compact spare tire 4 Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the jack and wheel wrench fram the trunk Remove the band around the jack The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 5 63 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing 2 Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel the Spare Tire nuts Dont remove them yet 18 46cm 18 46cm 3 Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame which 1 If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers use the jack head fits in The front notch is 9 inches the wheel wrench to begin loosening the plastic 23 om back from the front wheel wall The rear wheel nut caps Once you have loosened the plastic notch ts 8 inches 20 cmi fonvard from the rear wheel wheel nut caps with the wheel wrench you can well As is shawn by the diagram if your vehicle has finish loosening them with your fingers Using the flared side moldings both front and rear notches are flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of 18 inches 46 cm from the wheel wells ie Move Seen l Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits I your vehicle has alloy wheels first remove the firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest decorative nut caps if equipped using the the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you wheal wrench 5 64 Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up
224. never to touch the side without wrting whan handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your CD Player The use of CD lens cleaner dises is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics With lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If ihe mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand lf the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check occasionally to ba sure the mast is still tightened to the fender f tightening is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter tum XM Satellite Radio Antenna System Your XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception The performance of your XM system may be affected if your sunroof is open Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle chime producer The chime is produced from the driver s side front door speakers To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The chime volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD will be displayed on the radio To change back to the default or normal setting press and hold pushbutton 6 again The chime level will chan
225. nfants shoulders and buckle together at the crotch The five point harness system has two shoulder straps two hip straps and a Cruich sirap A shield may jane ine place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelt like shield that swings up orto the side 1 37 When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed ta be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle satety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or bath These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions hal come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer 1 38 Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat General Motors therefora recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an in
226. ng Steps 1 and 2 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL With Spoiler To change the bulb do the following 1 Unscrew the bulb assembly from the spoiler 2 Gently pull out the bulb assembly 3 Remove the bulb s by gently wiggling the bulbis fram the assembly 4 Replace the bulbis and reverse these steps to reinstall the bulb assembly Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Without Spoiler To change the bulb do the following 1 Open the trunk and view the access hole under the rear shelf 2 Remove the bulb sockel by twisting it in either ale ti tle all Alor Math ial i Lite b Hahi eee is 3 Remove the bulb and replace it 4 Reinstall the bulb socket into the CHMSL n 5 47 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps To remove the bulb pull it out of the assembly Push in a new bulb To replace a bulb do the following ao Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the taillamp 1 Remove the fastener which holds down the trunk assembly trim On vehicles without a convenience net pry the fastener loose On vehicles with a convenience net remove the net and unscrew the fastener Then pull down the trunk trim 2 Remove the taillamp bulb assembly by tuming it one eight of a tum counterclockwise Back Up Lamps If you have a four door sedan do the following to replace a back up lamp 1 Remove the back up lamp assembly from the fascia 2 Gently pull the bulb assembly from the fascia 3 Remove the
227. nol fresh such as after a day s work dont plan to make too many miles that first part of the joumey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready fora long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs Service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid ls the reservior full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a sate trouble free tip Is the tread good enough for long distance diving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps 4 22 Highway Hypnosis ls there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There js something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine
228. nomy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D Here are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D When driving on hilly winding roads When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on Notice Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 40 km or at speeds over 55 mph 90 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDAIVE D as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use Il on very sleep hills or in deep snow or mud lf the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle wont shitt inte first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice If your front wheels won t turn don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This eowld overheat and damane the trancavla Lee wer brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Manual Transaxle Operation Five Sp
229. normal grounded 1710 volt AC outlet Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded if your vehicle has this feature in very cold weather three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord O F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can won t reach use a heavy duty three prong help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy extension cord rated for at least 15 amps during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged ina minimum of tour hours prior to starting your vehicle At tamperatures above 32 F 0 C 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and use of the coolant heater is not required store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged 2 22 How long should you keep the coclant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind af oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list averything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation if your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle the shift lever is located on the console between the seats There are seven diff
230. ns Ordering Information on page 7 T0 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 58 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list ihe mileage and the date of any service work you pertorm See Part E Maintenance Record on page 6 26 You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work ona vehicle without knowing enough about it CAUTION Continued gt Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rat
231. ns for the drivers and right front passenger s frontal air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with a driver s and right front passengers side impact air bag 1 56 What Will You See After an Air Bag inflates After the air bag inflates il quickly deflates so quickly thal some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module will be hot for a short time These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver s frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s frontal air bag For vehicles with side impact air bags the side of the seatback closest to the driver s and or righi front passengers door will be hot The paris of the bag that came into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able fo steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing pro
232. nterciockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right G A m_n a a When you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the nghi clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determina if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow tue to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 29 Notice Wi you need a new fuel cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Don t smoke while pumping gasoline SS
233. o not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is ina seat and using a safety belt properly I UIM IMI I 7 4 Your vehicle has a light thal comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Salety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 22 In most slates and in all Ganadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash lf you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive Bul most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckie up can Survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you fide in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s jusi a seal on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a raal vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q Won t be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if l m wearing a safety belt A You cou
234. o the top sirap anchor See Top Strap on page 1 39 Tighten the top strap according ta the child restraint instructions 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position lf your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 47 You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the Top Strap on page 1 39 if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will Show you how 1 43 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button Is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 44 E 4 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt
235. oaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver whe doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a tum of curve Keep your eyes moving thal way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wel road you cant stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread lefi you ll get even less traction Is always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when y
236. olume Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume ACL Recall Press this knob to switch the display between time and radio station fraquency Time display is available with the ignition tumed off 2 36 Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations lt SEEK gt Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a Station play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then ge on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than four s conds until you hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next presel station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will seek and scan only lo stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 by pertorming the following steps 1 Turn the radia on 2 Pr
237. ons Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will mot switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite program types PTs These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to 12 PTY s six FM and six FM2 by performing the following steps Press BAND to select FMT or FM2 Press PROG TYPE if it is not already on Turn the SELECT knob to select a PTY Roan ace a pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the PTY you set will retum 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton de RDS Messages ALEAT Alert warns of national or local emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing If the compact disc player is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to tum off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This teature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message INFO will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist and song title call in phone numbers etc
238. order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P Box 07130 Detroit Ml 48207 Prices are subject to change wilhout notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Mote to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U S funds at re m A Accessory Power Outlets Adding Washer Fluid T oTM Additional Program information Additives Fuel ey ee ee ee ne Add On Electrical Equipment SE Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fada ocr re Air Bag Readiness Light All Bag SyS E ciep dea How Does an Air Bag Restrain FEITEN Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle STIA What Makes an Air Bag Inflate 2 0 0 0 6 06 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inffates eo bh EELE When Should an Air Bag inflate o oaa Where Are the Air Bags Air Cleaner Filter Engine All Qverse as Locations oii oiisicsisiiiiadadii iaia Aluminum Wheels 0 00 Aha AM FM Radio Antenna Fixed Mast Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System Anti lock Brake System ABS Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 26 Appearance Gare
239. ortant safety device in your vehicle Buckle up See Safety Belts They Are for Everyone on page 1 9 Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume thal pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rearend collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes 4 2 proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving fechniques could save your life Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy Ifs the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscu
240. our reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to sae Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separale from the inserts Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wat enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroptaning it has lithe or no contac with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or
241. our vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility 3 50 XM Radio Messages cont d Radio Display _ wie p Condition Action Required Radio ID Radio ID label If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message channel 0 alternating wilh your XM Radio 8 digit radia ID label This _ label is needed to activate your service Unknown Radi ID not known If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0 should only be if you may have a receiver fault Consult with your dealer Chk XMRevr lf this message does not clear within a short period of time your receiver may have a fault Consult with your retail location Hardware failure hardware failure Playing Compact Disc As gach new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display With the ignition on insert a disc partway into the slot i Eme label side up The player will pull it in and the disc If an error appears on the display see Compact Disc should begin playing If you want to insert a CD when Messages later in this section the ignition is off first press the eject symbol or push the DCL knob you jingong CD with the radio off and the ignition on it will start to play When the dise is inserted the CD symbol will be displayed If you select an EQ setting for your CD it will be activated each time you play a CD 3 51 gt gt 4 Forward Press and hold this pushbutto
242. overed by warranty How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services explains what to have done and how often Some of these services can be complex so unless you are technically qualitied and have the necessary equipment you should let your dealer s service department or another qualified service canter do these jobs Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work it you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 10 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service depariment or another qualified sence center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommendad products necessary to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Part E Maintenance Record is a place for you to racord
243. page 2 25 5 04 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system ls divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working wall If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to AUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a PGSM When the ignition is on the brake system warming light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem if the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 31 Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light Is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light lf your ve
244. pressed n addition the headlamps will flash twice the interior lamps will turn on for about 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on and the content theft security system will disarm See Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 76 If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds all remaining doors will unlock gb Trunk Release The trunk will unlock when the vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed as long as the trunk lockout is not engaged You can open the trunk with the transmitter when the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 kmh The headlamps will flash twice lt Panic The horn will sound and the headlamps and interior lamps will flash alternately when the panic button is pressed This can be turned off by pressing the panic button again or by turning the ignition to ON The alarm will sound tor two minutes unless cancelled by the driver Your dealer can change the settings to disable the headiamp flash and horn chirp features Your dealer can also change the settings to allow the horn to chirp twice on the first press of the UNLOCK bulton See your dealer for more information Radio Personalization Your vehicle can stare diferent radio oreset stations depending on which keyless entry transmitter you use to unlock the doors The radio will recall all the stored settings associated with that transmitter Any radio setting changes will be assigned to the transmitter last used to unlock the doors This feature
245. r your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the onginal battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery See Engine Compartment Overview an page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable fron the battery This will help keep your battery fram running Gown Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting next for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature Non ADS Radios on page 3 54 ar Theft Deterrent Feature ADS Radios on page 3 54 6 39 Jump Starting Notice If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can b
246. re worm then youll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system lf you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 25 What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake Huid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only See Par D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 24 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid 5 36 Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be dama
247. reset stations press and hold one of the SCAN arrows for more than four seconds until PSCAN and the preset number appear on the display You will hear a double beep The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds than go on to the next preset station Press one of the SCAN arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 30 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 six XMI and six XM2 USA only if equipped by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select AM FM1 FM2 or XM1 or aMe2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press EQ to select the equalization 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton 3 45 Setting the Tone Bass Treble TONE Press and release this button until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone control can be adjusted Tum the SELECT knob to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy you may want
248. restraint can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure is available any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it ee 1 39 Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top Strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Top strap anchors are already installed in your vehicle for the rear seating positions You ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top Strap and thal the strap be anchored In the United States some child restraints also have a top strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor poinis Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of Ihe vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed 1 40 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCH system You ll find anchors A in the fear outside seat positions To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system will have a label applied to the seatbac
249. revious track if the current track has been playing for lass than eight seconds If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you held this pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than ence the niawver will eantinie movine forward through the disc 3 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more ihan two seconds to reverse at 17 times the nomial playing speed Release it to play the track The display will show ET and the elapsed time 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advanee quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the track The display will show ET and the elapsed time 5 ROM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order ROM ON will appear on the display R
250. ries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlaich the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 26 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already If it doesn t you can get it from any GM dealer Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away trom the neck and head There is one guide available for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the cornfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt i Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to ramove the guide from its storage clip 1 27 2 Slide the guide under an
251. rized GM dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries IF you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel nat recommended in the previous text on fuel Cosily repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major ail company thal does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank Fuel vapor is highly flammable lt burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the passenger s side of your vehicle if you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can Spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful nol to spill fuel Clean fuel from painted Surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 74 While refueling hang the tuel cap inside the fuel door by placing the fuel cap tether in the hanger To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left cou
252. rk P Automatic Transaxle on page 2 30 2 20 REVERSE R Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see if You Are Stuck in Sand Mud ice or Snow on page 4 30 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL NJ only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed shifting into a drive gear while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift into a drive gear while your engine is racing Notice Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty Forward Gears AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D This position is for normal driving with the automatic transaxte lf you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 55 kmh push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator all th way down THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving however it offers more power and lower fuel eco
253. rking as they should This wouldn t be covered by your warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself Notice Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element To clean the center console ashtray remove the entire ashtray and empty it The ashtray can be placed in Lie rear Cuphiuiden fun line tect seal passengers io use Notice Don t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire 215 Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can contral the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle fal a sae ES Feb ee pe en he oe ee eh aE Oper
254. roaming charges and no access fees To find out more about OnStar Personal Calling refer to the OnStar owner s guide in your vehicle s glove box or call OnStar at 1 886 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news entertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers and reply with your hands on ihe wheel and your eyes on the road A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found al www onstar com nIm IO 2 37 Storage Areas Cupholder s There are two cupholders located al the front of the center console in front of the shift lever There are also cupholders for the rear seat passengers located under the center console lid Open the center console lid all the way to uncover the rear cupholders There may also be a large removable cupholder inside of the center console lid Center Console Storage Area To open the center console pull the lift lever up and the lid back To clase the center console push the lid down until it clicks Convenience Net Your vehicla may have a convenience net You ll see
255. s Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System s in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle CAUTION BCS SIBLE BWUAY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CALSE BURNS ASD SPARKS OF FLAMES SPARK OF FLARE COULD EXPLOOE BATTERY LATCH BOTH LAP AND SHOWLOEAR BELTS TO PROTECT GOCUPANT DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS GHILD SEAT PULL BELT N S ENGINE 4 COOLANT TEMP e r GO NOT INSTALL A AEAR FACING POSTION WARNING FLASHER COOLANT DO NOT INSTALL A mat FORWARO FACING bao CHILD RESTRAINT IM THIS SEATING POSITION CHILD SEAT EMMER AA WIND MOVE SEAT W FULLY M Fil m f REARWARD CHILD RESTRAINT aoe en E IN THIS SEATING HAZARD ENGIN CHL FRESSURE SERVICE SERVICE gt na iit id B mal DODA LOCK a ANTI LOCH isch UNLOCK ss BRAKES WV y 1 NOTES Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Front Seats 1 2 Manual Seals ip EEE iste Reclining Seatbacks rey hh Head Restraints ST reer er retirement ee Bos Seathack Latches susie ieee do Easy Entry Sat nn AEEA PEE T Rear Seats Pei UAC A A Pe EER PSE 1 8 Rear Sea
256. s a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an ADS station the station name Of ihe coil igliens wil appear Gn ine display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast 3 43 XM Radio Satellite Service USA Only XM is a continental U S based satellite radio sarvice hat offers 100 coast to coast channels including Music news sports talk and children s programming XM provides digital quality audio and text information including song title and artist name A service fee a required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at waw xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Playing the Radio PWR Power Push this knob to turm the system on and off VOL Volume Turn the knob to increase or to decrease voluma SCV Speed Compensated Volume With SCV your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select MIN MED or MAX Each higher choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the Volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level sho
257. s experienced select the defrost mode Temperature Control Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease ihe temperature inside your vehicle Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning sysiem on or off When this button is pressed an indicator light above the bution will come on to lel you know the air conditioning is activated On hot days open the windows to let hot inside ait escape then close them This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle ta cool down It also helps the system to operate more efficiently For quick cool dawn on hot days 1 Select the recirculation made 2 Select alr conditioning 3 Select the coolest temperature 4 Select the highest fan speed Using these settings together for long periods of time may Cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry To preveni this from happening alter the air in your vehicle has cooled switch from recirculation to vent bi level or floor The nie asacitingninea sunbeam frases eee hier Peer Phe Ebi Cash daa dha bial ab it Sal fp tot er di Eiai ii a ne ee ee i iar air so you may sometimes notice a small amount of Water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the coo window glass This can be minimized if the
258. s on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly 4 26 The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons if you turn the system off by pressing the button located on the instrument panel the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction Sysfem ETS on page 4 9 for more information The waming light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If the system is turned on and the warning light stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means there s a problem with the system f the traction control system is affected by an angine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road the wamina fight may come on momentarily but will go off again when the vehicle laaves the rough surface lf the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on and the parking brake is fully released your vehicle needs service Enhanced Traction System Active Light Canada United States When your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin this light will come on Slippery road conditions may exist if the En
259. s range lf your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are nol designed to inflate in rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would n t help the oc upant Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air bag See Air Bag Systems on page 1 49 Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity Is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact air bags are nal designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant A side impact air bag will only deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal air bags inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in troma and near frontal impacts For side impact air bags inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact What Makes an Air Bag Inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash For both frontal
260. se bul this is Normal Braking in Emergencies At some time nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking lf you have anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time However if you don t have anti lock your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and bold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle cant respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic Hf you don t have anti lock use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control You can de this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure In an emergency you will probably want to squeeze Ihe brakes hard without locking the wheels If you hear or feel the wheels sliding ease off the brake pedal This will help you retain steering control If you do have anti lock it s diferent See Anti Lock Brakes In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Enhanced Traction System ETS If your vehicle has the optional four speed automatic transaxle and anti lock brakes it also has an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This Is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it sen
261. se 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 Don t connect positive to negative er you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead batery because this can cause sparks 6 Remove the tenmninal cover and connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Don t 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 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negati
262. seatback for the driver s and right front passenger s side impact air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings 1 57 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are air bag system parts in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information aboul servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information en page 7 10 For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Air bag systems do not need regular maintenance 41 58 m IIM eo Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from daing its job have tt repaired Torn or frayed safely belts may not prote
263. ses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin on x Canada United States This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin See Enhanced Traction System Active Light on page 3 27 You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle shiti lewer positions But the system can upshitt the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you ve chosen so you should use the lower gears only when necessary See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2 23 Canada United States When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released this warning light will come on to lat you know it there s a problem See Enhanced Traction System Warning Light on page 3 26 When this warming light is on the system will nat limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on But you can tum the system off if you prefer 4 9 To tum the system on or off press the top of the ETS button on the left side of the instrument panel near the instrument panel brightness control When you tum the system off the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on
264. signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all ihe way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable Irom the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes 4 29 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you don t want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as racking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer Notice Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle See Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out For information about using tine chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 59 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It
265. size tira repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And dont mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They wan t fit Keep your spare lire and its wheel together Notice Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare 5 70 a ooe IU IM a IMMI Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Same are toxic Others can burst into flames if you sirike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous H you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure fo follow the manufacturer s warmings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Aceione Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can
266. sn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough roam around the vehicle It Should be parked on a level surface 2 Finnly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 27 if necessary Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move a With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort I the shift lever moves out of PARK F your vehicle needs service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake sel try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position With an automatic transaxle the key should tum to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK P With a manual transaxle the key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key release button On all vehicles the key should come out only in LOCK Turn the steering wheel to the lett and to the night Ii should only lock when turned to the right 6 20 _ S s l _ MMM M l Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle To check the parking brake s holding ability With Park P Mechanism Check the engine runnin
267. spection Inspect th front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary 6 22 Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect ihe body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 37 Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete Tuel system for damage or leaks Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if hey are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interlerence or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System
268. ssed to Pontiac s Customer Assistance Center United States Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center F O Box 33172 Detroit Ml 48232 5172 1 800 762 2737 or 1 600 833 7668 For Text Telephone devices TTY s Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROADSIDE 762 3743 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 7 4 From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH BP 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands General Motors de Mexico 5 de ALL de C W Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma 2740 Col Lomas de Bezares G P 11810 Mexico DF 01 400 508 0000 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchairscooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resourc
269. stem will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal Let s say the road is wet and you re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Hare s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down H one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard ee S _ _ ness A 7 As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes 4 8 Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noi
270. ster is designed to lel you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fue youve used and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically Tem HEGEE a THEFT IET FERI United States Cluster shown Canada similar dAl Speedometer and Odometer Your speedameter lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada Your odometer can be seen when the vehicle is running To view it when the ignition is off press the trip odometer button located near the display The mileage will display for about five seconds Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last reset the trip odometer to zero Your tip odometer can be seen when the vehicle is running To view tt when the ignition is off press the tip odometer button located near the display You will first see the total miles your vehicle has traveled Press it again to sae the mileage since the trip odometer was last reset The display will show the mileage for about five seconds The trip odometer reset button ia located next to the odometer By pressing the reset button you can alternate between the season odometer and the trip odometer To reset the trip odometer press and hold
271. t Bulbs on page 5 49 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb pacnags 1 After opening the hood remove the plastic fasteners holding the shield Use a tool to pry up the center af tea f tees bi i of the fastener Bo carctul notte break tha fasteners that hold the shield in place p 5 45 4 Disconnect the bulb base from the socket by lifting the plastic locking tab 5 Snap a new bulb into the socket 2 Remove the bolts that anchor the headlamp 6 Reinstall tha bulb assembly by reversing assembly Pull the headlamp assembly toward the Steps 1 through 3 front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly 3 Twist the bulb retainer one eighth of a turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb assembly out Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps To replace one of your front turn signals or parking lamps do the following 1 Remove the shield following Step 1 under Headlamps on page 5 45 BE 2 Hold down the tab al the i top of the retainer Twist the bulb retainer one eight of a turn counterclockwise and pull the assembly out 3 Remove the bulb from the assembly by pulling the bulb straight out 4 Snap a new bulb into the socket 5 Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversi
272. t all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension Sleenng linkage and the transaxle shift linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 6 23 ff you dive in a highly corrosive environment your brake calipers may require additional inspection and service al every olhar tire rotation See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection an page 6 23 7 500 Miles 12 500 km O Change engine oil and filter jor every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote o Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnate 15 000 Miles 25 000 km J Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service _ Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote _ Rotate tires See Tire inspection and Aolation an page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km 4 Change engine oll and filter ar every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service _ Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs
273. t lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2 23 If you cannol shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK F as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever Hf you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL M 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have your vehicle fixed as soon as you can 2 30 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle Before leaving your vehicle fully press the clutch pedal in move the shift lever into REVERSE R and firmly apply the parking brake Once the shill lever has been placed in REVERSE R with the clutch pedal pressed in you can tum the ignition key to OFF remove the key and release the clutch See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2 25 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill it contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty
274. t out of the advanced engineering that went inte it Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under ignition Positions an page 2 18 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS Press and hold HA or MIN for two seconds Then press and hold HA until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears The time may be sat with the ignition on or off Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS Press and hold HA or MIN for two seconds Then press and hold HA until the correct hour appears on the display AM will also appear Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears on the display The time may be set with the ignition on or off To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System ADS information press and hold HA and MIN at the same time for two seconds until ooo Spears on the dena H the time is not available from the station NO UPDATE will appear on the display Instead RDS time is broadcast once a minute Once you have tuned to an ADS broadcast station it may take a faw minutes before pressing and holding the HR and MIN buttons will result in an update to the time 3 35 AM FM Radio Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and ot VOL V
275. tem pinata aD Changing a Flat E E E E Add On Electrical Equipment e n AER Compact Spare Tire E Headlamp VINO ererrerrrrrrnerrneearprnrarererinanas 5 80 Appearance Care nae Windshield Wiper FUSES 6 ccc ccceccssesesceresese 5 80 Cleaning the inside of Your Vehicle ee A Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 80 Care of Safety Belts 0 c0cccccceee ee ecee eee tee Fuses and Circuit Breakers EI rere cee 5 81 Weatherstrips OP oa X Clashtne the Gueris ae irs Vahicle me Capacities and Specifications nr a a Sheet Metal Damage ooren 5 76 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 5 85 Finish Damage socru IRE EAEI ATEI r Te Linderbody Maintenance o ccecccrereen 5 76 Chemical Paint Spotting ccccccccecpeeceenepeeeeeeeeae 5 77 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials ii 5 77 service ACDelco Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go fo your dealer _ for all your service needs You ll gei genuine GM parts a NY and GM trained and supported service people CMW We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicie all GM ai Genuine GM paris have one of these marks cM Parts Good Doing Your Own Service Work lf you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publicatio
276. ter 4 second delay CH Off Air Channel not in service Loading AM This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel XM Radio Messages cont d R yi T vie 7 PER o E CH Unavall Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned available Tune to another station lf this station was one of your presets you may need to choose another station for that preset button Artist Name Feature not available No Info Song Program Title not available No artist information is available at this time on this channel Your system is working properly No song title information is available at this time on this Ma Info Category Name not available No Info No Text Informational message available channel Your system is working proparly No category information is available at this time on this channel Your system is working properly No text or informational messages are available al this time on this channel Your system is working property Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the category you the chosen category selected Your system is working properly AM Locked Thett lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For secunty purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having y
277. th one end of the vehicle elevated may cause damage to occur because of reduced ground clearance Loading Your Vehicle m TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT FAT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING amp GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT AEN COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE ATG PSIKPa FAT AR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 4PSI 78KPa SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION a Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s door tells you ihe proper size Speed raiiny aii EU initial pressures for the tires on your vehicle If also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants carga and all nonfactory installed options MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWA FRAT GAWR RA THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the drivers door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and car
278. the freeway lf you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should bagin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap al close to the prevailing speed Switch on your tum signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flaw Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the nght lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you ar moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according lo your speedometer nol to your sense ef motion Atter driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are 4 24 Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you mus start when you re
279. tiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely salisfied with your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you should file with the GM BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional nights you may have Canadian owners rater to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP 7 2 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Allhough you may be required to resort to this informal dispute r solution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do nol agree with the decision given in your case YOU may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1
280. to LOCK and pull it straight out ho S Retained Accessory Power RAP Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow the radio to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition is tumed to OFF Your radio will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF the radio will continue to work for up to 10 minutes of Until the drivers door is opened Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shiff lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL W Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking brake engaged Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature Starting Your Engine 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn your ignition Key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm Notice Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter mo
281. tor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 fit doesn t start wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by tuming the ignition key to START Wait about 15 seconds between each try When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm Up your vehicle is ready to be driven Don t race your engine when it s cold If the weather is below freezing 32 F or 0 C let the engine mun for a few minutes to warm up 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with loo much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing bul this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline trom the engine Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics In your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment CHECK Wilh Your G ealer if you don t your engine might not perform properly 2 21 Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The electrical cord is located in front of the engine coolant surge tank on the passenger s side 3 Plug it into a
282. ts eee ee ee ey 1 56 1 56 1 58 1 59 1 59 1 1 Front Seats Manual Seats You can lose contro of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever located on the front of the driver s seat to unlock iL Slide the seal to where you want it and release the lever Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seal is locked into place Your vehicle will be equipped with one of the following passenger seat adjusters f your vehicle is equipped with easy entry seals this is your front passenger seat adjuster Pull up on the leaver located at the front of the passenger s seal to lf your vehicle is not equipped with easy entry seats unlock it Slide the seat to a comfortable position and release the lever Then try to move the seat with your passenger seat adjuster looks like this Slide your body to make sure the seat is locked into place the lever located under the passenger s seat to the right to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 3 Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and move the s
283. turn signals won t work Make sure the hazard waming flasher switch is all the way to the left for normal turn signal operation Other Warning Devices lf you carry retlective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feat 100 mi benind your vehicle Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the center of your steering wheel Tilt Wheel Your vehicle may have a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicie The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column 3 4 e a Turn Signal Multifunction Lever To tilt the wheel hold the wheel and pull the lever Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Tum and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Flash lo Pass Cruise Control For information on the exterior lamps see Exterior Lamps on page 3 11 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a tum or a lane change To signal a tum move the lever all the way up or down When the tum is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument pane
284. ugh or around the restraint The child restraint instructons will show you how 4 Buckle the bell Make sure the release button is 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all he way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckla the the retractor to set the lock safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 48 6 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it i5 Secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems Your vehicle has a frontal air bag for the driver and a frontal air bag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag for the driver and another side impact air bag for the right front passenger If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door lt your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the right front passenger tha words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the sid
285. uld always sound the same to you as you drive f you don t want to use SCV select OFF RCL Recall Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station fraquency and the time Pushing this knob with the ignition off will display the time For XM USA only if equipped pressing this button while in XM mode to retneve varous pieces of information related to the current song or channel By pressing and releasing the ACL button you may retrieve four different categories of information Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display push the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob until the display flashes The selected display will now be the default 3 44 Se r mmama Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between AM FM1 FM2 or AM1 XM2 USA only if equipped The display will show your selection TUNE Tum this knob to choose radio stahons SEEK V Press the up or the down arrow to go to ihe next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal SCAN V Press and hold one of the SCAN arrows for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SCAN amows again to stop scanning To scan p
286. under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part descnbes the warming lights and gages that may be on your vehicie The pictures will help you locate hem Waming lights and gages can Signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Waring lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warming lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working IF you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with ane of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section thal tells you what to do about it Please follow this manuals advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help 4 20 m m mmm mMM l errr Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument clu
287. up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers To adjust balance or fade to the middle position select BAL or FAD Then press and hold AUDIO for more ihan two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode either by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for the display to retum to time of day Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Radio Messages CAL Calibration Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service LOC Locked This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up You musi retum to the dealership for service Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing The display will show the CD symbol If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press ACL or the eject symbol If an error appears on the display see Compact Disc Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the p
288. ure you are using the correct key If s0 is it all the way in If itis then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of these works then your vehicle needs service C OFF This position unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transaxle but does not send power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF and the key is in the ignition D RUN This is the position to which the switch retums after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in RUN when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights E START This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will retum to RUN for normal driving Even if the engine is not running ACCESSORY and RUN allow you to operate electrical accessories such as the radio Key Release Button Manual Transaxle The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the key relaase button is used To remove the key tum the key to OFF Then while pressing the key release button in turn the key
289. urn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wail for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 29 proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice in cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture Adding only plain water to your cooling sistem can be dangerous Plain water or You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and It will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the CAUTION Continued 5 30 1 Park the vehicle on a l vel surface You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no lon
290. urs first See footnote J Aotate tres See Tire Inspection and Rotation an page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnete Also see fooinale 75 000 Miles 125 000 km J Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever ocours first An Emission Cantral Service 3 Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote t 78 000 Miles 130 000 km J Change engine oil and filler or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service D Lubricate chassis components of every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote O Aotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 871 000 Miles 135 000 km _ Change engine oil and filler or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Contro Service 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 4 Change engine oil and filtar or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service J Lubricate chassis components jor every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 4 _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 52 for proper rotation pattem and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 87 000 Miles 145 000 km J Change engine oil and fitter or every 3 months whichever oc
291. utch on page 5 27 A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired al once At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood latch assemblies secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl hood and body door hinges rear compartment and any folding seal hardware Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive A pa ere ey ede el L Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 2 27 if necessary Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work anly in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service On manual transaxle vehicles put the shift lever in NEUTRAL Nj push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor I the starter works when the clutch i
292. ve cable at laast 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine pans thal move The electrical connection iS just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and nun the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery Il it won t start after a few tines it probably needs service Notice Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly To prevent electrical shorting take care that the cables don t touch each other or any other metal The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 5 43 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable trom 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 amp Return the terminal cover to its original position Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 44 E nwmwmaa_qQ _ _ 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ aa Bulb Replacement Headlamps To replace one of your headlamps do the following For the type of bulb to use see Replacemen
293. vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meel the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape roule or area of lass danger 4 14 Skidding Ina skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by nol averdnving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or comering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid ts best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal IF you have the Enhanced Traction System remember it helps to avoid only the acceleration skid If you do
294. y Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 57 4 19 amount of traffic on them You ll want to waich out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map and plan your tnp into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a crass country trip Try to use the freeways thal rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the comer is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you Start to move check both ways lor vehiclas that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the EJ 4 20 eee eee ee nn eee Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed mosi of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth tratie flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to
295. your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If thev aren t vou mav be able to get them riaht simply by moving some items around in the trailer 4 37 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Tire Loading Information label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle includ 19 the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds lange trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to it Use only a frame mounted hitch thal does not attach to the bumper Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch 1 you don l seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your veh
296. ystem Check Hydroplaning E ern divested if No Steam ls Coming From Your mage T 26 lit Steam ls Coming From Your ya cia 25 if the Light ts FRSA ics eee eseiesseeeeericies 3 30 lf the Light Is On Steady assa GO I You Are Stuck in Sand Mud lee or Snow teens 4 30 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer n 4 36 If You re Caught in a Blizzard erregt ME lgnition POSHIONG oiea aarda 218 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check nirre GU Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 32 inflation Tire Pressure iiien 5 52 Inspection EEA SSS El u aos atte cee ecvemnascrcicryresermerpnienees 6 23 Caliper Knuckle Maintenance i i Ehr 6 23 Engine Cooling Seem ces beqiaaiaedeasn staat rua 6 22 Exhaust System ee 6 22 Fuel System 6 22 Part C Periodic Maintenance vine Ge Steering ur east and Froni Drive Axle Boot and Seal RED SEES Se EI 6 22 Throttla System oo 6 22 Instrument Panel Cluster See a ia ae Overview A FOA FAFE CEEE TIONN ie eek a2 Instrument Panel Brightness we ele Instrument Panel Fuse Block 5 81 mieno LEMNOS lt i aiittisessdssccsd ieee 313 Intanior Plastic Components EAE A AA RE Lsi Jump Starting 40 Key Lock Cylinders Service sasa 6 19 Key Release Button Manual Transaxle Sara wee GeO Lamps On Reminder tap Shoulder Bell sins ccsescerssenseasanseacasest 1 14 7 Keyless Entry System 2 05 TC Ae emia DE it i a Lamps EER

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