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Owner`s Manual - Chevrolet Owner Center

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3. 3 46 Finding a Station 3 39 3 44 7S a2 1 3 56 3 54 PMID GRE Me aer KYN Finish Dama a iiias siiras EKER Flat Tire arkey bates Flat Tire Changing SER Sr ae Fluid Automatic Transaxle Manual Transaxle Power Steering Windshield Washer FM Stereo For SUD p e eee ee Folding the Seatback Following Distance a Footnotes Fuel Additives California Fuel Filling a Portable Fuel Container lk Filling Your Tank Foels in Paralar Countries Gasoline Octane een eee a Gasoline Spectications System Inspection Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers PREP SP OEP PERSE eae Windshield Wiper EELEE SPE EEPPRPIL ARR ERR ded pete het eb ee ee eit ee ee es 2 ka 9 76 re G 5 62 G Gage Engine Coolant nen RE S estates Fuel Speedometer Rts ya rere en be FEN Tachometer Gasoline Octane n ers SPEOchicAHONS seansa Biles rek acece ee kee ee eee Hoed Checking Udi ae Under e Release Hom How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Sao A A ara e ee fee e ees Pee es PLE a How to Check How to Check and Add Fluid EGEMEN Mele How to Check Power Steering Fluid How to Use This Manual How to Wear Safety Belts EM Peery ei Glove Box janetc eee eee Hydraulic Clutch 5 22 GM Mobility Program for Persons with H
4. Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Audio Systems Also see Warning Lights Gages and Indicators on page 3 23 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle LATCH BOTH LAP APL eae SHOULDER BELTS TO Mer PR TECT OCCUPANT 5 4 D NOT TW ST SAFETY i BELT WHEN ATTACHING PROTECT o EYES Er FASTEN y SHIELDING SEAT AIR BAG T BELTS CALISTIZ MOVE SEAT DO NOT INSTALL BATTERY FULLY Ne AREAR FA IMNG ACID GOULD FEARWARD 4 y CHILD RESTRAINT BURNS CHILD BEAT POSITION oe PULL see Ve P DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD FACING FLAMES E ye ai e CHILD RESTRAINT beee IN THIS SEATING POSITION SPARK OF re ala a colin Thi EXPLODE BATTERY igen ELNA UNLOCK MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH Me TUFAN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME ALMA LAMPS ENGINE coant ET TEMP arp BATTERY pma CHARGING SYSTEM p se En OD rl ENGINE CHL ee ee toe A N ae FU parm israr ECA BRAKES VW FUSE AEA access O U Ed D a SERVICE EEE il MANLIAL Yam ENGINE COOLANT FAN OWNERS MALL Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats e eee 1 2 Where to Put the Reslrainl TA Manual Seats TERNAR 1 2 Top Strap NS RSA RR DLA ARP eee an 1 41 Six Way Power Driver Seat E fe Tap Strap Anchor Location KAYA ee Reclining Saatba
5. me yara alla ak eau alee ae Off Road Recovery MES EYER Ke yan siaciversseve Z Passing E AE a a E a Loss of Control AITTITTA pee sl Ti Driving at Night 4 15 Driving in Rain and on WetRoads City Driving aes ae Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long TMP ssesereee Highway Hypnosis s erssscrscsetendsatenntas Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving ss if You Are Stuck in Sand Mud lee or SNOW wc ee Towing Towing Your Vehicle Recreational Vehicle poe Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer POPC Ce re 4 22 4 22 COC ee m 4 23 4 25 4 29 431 woe 4 31 one eBid 4 36 4 1 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 important 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 that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuv
6. B ACCESSORY This position unlocks the transaxle It also lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is not running To use ACCESSORY turn the key clockwise to the first position Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push slari your vehicle C ON This position is where the key returns to after you start your engine and release the key The ignition switch stays in ON when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use ON to op rate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warming lights D START This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will retum to ON for normal driving 2 18 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 turned to OFF Your radio will work when the ignition key is in ON or ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from ON to OFF the radio will continue to work up to 10 minutes or until the driver s door is opened Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL IN 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
7. 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 A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn jfa nng 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 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines 3 Follow the directions on the container label 4 Apply cleaner with a clean sponge Don t saturate ihe material and don t rub it roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner 8 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let 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 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier 3 f 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 ol lukewarm water 4 Let dry Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can
8. 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release 5 10 ___ a OO EE 3 Lift the hood 4 Release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood marked PROP ROD Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and retum the prop to its retainer Then let the hood down and close it firmly Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2 2L L4 ECOTEC engine you ll see the following monr Engine Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Brake Fluid Reservoir Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Engine Compartment Fuse Block G Engine Air Cleaner Filter H Battery Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 engine you ll see the following Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Air Cleaner Filter Battery Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir A Engine Coolant Surge Tank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick 5 14 ronm Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light appears on the instrument LOW cluster it means you need to check your engine OIL oil level right away 3400 V6 Engine Only For more information see Low Ov Level Light on page 3 35 You should check your engine oil level re
9. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio The accessory power outlet is located to the left of the glavebox on the lower side of the instrument panel and behind a flip out door Notice When using accessory power outlets the maximum load should not exceed 15 amps Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain the battery a Certain 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 accessory power outiets Notice Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working 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 proper 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 To use the lighter just push it in all the way a
10. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder fight and all your belts buckles latch piates 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 bell system from doing its job have It repaired Tom or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed gel a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance 1 50 aaa eee I ay 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 belts or LATCH system parts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if wom during a more severe crash then you need new parts lf the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cul or damaged replace them Collision damage als
11. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to gel to the higher speed Press the CST SET button then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed 4 12 Press the RES ACCL button Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the button To increase your speed in very small amounts press the RES ACGCL button for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 kmh faster The accelerate feature will only work after you tum on the cruise control by pressing the CST SET button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control 9 Press the CST SET button until you reach the lower speed you want then release il 9 To slow down in very small amounts press the GST SET button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 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 set 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 steep hills you may have to step on the
12. Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps aa i Replacement Lies terre tebe bbs eae 5 50 Fora eee 5 1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 52 Sheet Metal Dama e 1011104 eeimeaseea e Tires E Finish Damage E E at i imilaller Tire Dresi AR ima ery RE Underbody Maintenance eeeasaeseeme ss ee tee Tire Inspection and Rotation S 85 Chemical Paint Spotting lk When It Is Time for New Tires 5 56 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 78 Buying New Tires i Erre AET ET E Vehicle Identification 5 80 Uniform Tire Quality Grading eth Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 80 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance aneen coon Service Parts Identification Label 5 80 Wheel Replacement py pee Sere ene a Electrical System ae 81 Tire CHAINS eee Parei sasssa BO Add On Electrical Equipment lez ems KED lf a Tire Goes Fat a A sees es ners yasar ili 61 Viindshiate Wiper e MEES DAE PA AR o e 5 81 Changing a Flat THE ei sss se Power Windows and Other Power Options e 5 81 Compact Spare Tire ep Fuses and Circuit Breakers en bee 5 81 AppearanceCare wwe S Z o Capacities and Specifications 5 88 Cleaning the Ins
13. 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 retum to your favorite stations You can sel Up to 30 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 six XM1 and six XM2 USA ony il YOu fade is GGuipped win ine AM Saicilie Radio Service or DAB1 and DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select AM FM1 or FM2 or XM1 XM2 or DAB1 DAB2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttens 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 Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO Press and release this button until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Press the knob above the AUDIO button to extend it then turn the knob to increase or to decrease f a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Pressing and holding the AUDIO button for at least two seconds will return all tone settings including balance and fade to fiat AUTO EQ Automatic Equalizer Press this button to choose bass midrange and treble equalization settings de
14. 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 FMZ six XM1 and six XM2 USA nanie if your radio ic anu ionad with tho W ETM Sote lites Radio Service r DABI and DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB by performing the following steps 1 Tum the radio on 2 Press BAND to select AM FMI or FM2 or XM1 XM2 or DAB DABZ 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO EO 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 Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO Press and release the AUDIO button until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Press the knob above the AUDIO button to extend it then turn the knob to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Pressing and holding the AUDIO button for at least two seconds will return all tone settings including balante anu iade io fiat AUTO E Automatic Equalizer Press this button to choose bass midrange and treble equalization
15. e The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid f so wait about an hour and try again lf the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD lf any error occurs repeatedly or if an error canl 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 3 52 Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System ADS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information e Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies e 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 cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly f this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an ADS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the 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 XM Radio Satellite Service USA Only XM i
16. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice If 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 Checking Coolant 2 2L L4 ECOTEC Engine shown 3400 V6 Engine similar The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle seg Engine Campanment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and 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 The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine s cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark or a litte higher lf the low coolant light comes on and stays on it means youre low on Ee engine coolant See Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3 31 for more information S20 Adding Coolant f you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture af the surge tank but only when the engine is cool If the surge tank is empty a special fill procedure is necessary See Engine Overheating on page 5 26 and How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank under Cooling System on page 5 28 for instructions You can be burned if you spill coo
17. Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance ach spring and fall You should fet your dealer s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs 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 infomation on page 7 10 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the 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 chating etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the 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 30 Io 6 13 Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps repl
18. Then as you drive SCOFF automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise al any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive l you don t want to use SCOFF select OFF 3 43 RCL Recall Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time Pushing this knob with the ignition off will display the time For XM USA only if your radio is equipped with AM M Satellite Radio Service pressing this button while in 3M mode to retrieve various pieces of information related to the current song or channel By pressing and releasing the ACL button you may retrieve four different categories ol information Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channei NumberChannel Name For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB pushing this knob switches the display between channel name and PTY 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 willl now be the default Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between AM FM FM2 or XM1 XM2 USA only if your radio is equipped with XM Satellite Radio Service or DABT or DAB2 Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with
19. the TUNE knob allows you to navigate the DAB frequency range Turning this knob will tune up or tune down the range The radio will display the letter L with a number next to it 1 through 23 Each L number refers to a frequency and there can be multiple stations contained in one frequency It may also take a few seconds once you have tuned to a frequency for that frequency to gather all of the stations Depending on how many stations are within a frequency with every tune up or down you may be tuning to another station or to another frequency The display will show your selections lt SEEK gt Press the right or the left arrow to go to the 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 lt SCAN gt Press and hold either arrow for two seconds until SC 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 either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds PRESET SCAN will appear on the display You will hear a double beep and the P will blink with the preset number The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning presets
20. And you d be less likely to slide under the lap beli If you sid under L the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serous or even fatal injures 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 1 25 The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the beli 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 unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 20 ee m T ih hm lt lt m Center Rear Passenger Position When you sit in the center seatina position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer till the latch plate and pull it along the belt nnn hid mili icn 1 27 1 28 To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safely Beli Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickhy if you ever had to Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already
21. 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 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the anchors for the seating position you want fo use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat 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 to the top strap anchor See Top Sirap en page 1 47 Tighten the top strap according to 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 Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 43 You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier
22. Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice 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 anh i arenie saa a L MARES Li vii i eee 4 26 What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice 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 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Keep your Enhanced Traction System on t will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has this system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 9 Unless you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to brake very gently too f 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
23. SCAN You can also scan through the stations within a category by perfonming the following 1 Press the P TYPE button PTY will be displayed on the screen 2 Select a category by tuming tha P TYPE knob 3 Once the desired category is displayed press and hold either SCAN arrow and the radio will begin scanning within your chosen category 4 Press either SCAN arrow again to stop at a particular section BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold BAND for two seconds ta tum alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM or DAB Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite program types PTY s These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to Z PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FMZ 2 Press the P TYPE button to activate program type select mode 3 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press thal numbered pushbutton the PTY you gel will return 5 Repeal the steps f
24. That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you don t have anti lock use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure In an emergency you will probably want to squeeze the 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 lf you do have anti lock Ws different See Anti Lock Brakes In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Enhanced Traction System ETS Your vehicle may have an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the frant 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 This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System iz limiting wheel spin See Enhanced Traction System Active Light on page 3 30 LOW TRAC You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal if your vehicle is in cruise control when the enhanced iraction systam begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions a
25. Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can interrupt the play of a CD or XM M or DAB station Press the TRAF button The radio will seek to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop Brackets around TRAF will appear on the 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 XM M or DAB station If no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display 3 48 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 if the whole message s 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 fram the display until another new message s 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 XM Radio Messages Radio Display 7 AL Explicit Language AL on the radio display These channels or any others can be blocked at a Channels after the channel name cust
26. Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers OFF Move the lever to OFF to turn off the windshield Wipers INT Intermittent Move the lever to INT to choose a delayed wiping cycle Turn the INT ADJ band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay The further the INT ADJ band is tumed upward the shorter the delay will be and the further the INT ADJ band is turned downward the longer the delay will be The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the INT position Use this position for light rain or snow LO Low Speed Move the lever up to the first setting past INT for steady wiping at low speed HI High Speed Move the lever up to the second setting past INT for steady wiping at high speed MIST Move the lever all the way down to MIST for a single wiping cycle Hold it there until the windshield wipers stari then let go The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe f you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you Tom saang WEN gi l Gave saicy TO avinG damage be sure te clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them f they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade Inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear awa
27. VIN MAC a 2 SAMPLE4UX1MO072675 This is the legal identifier for your vehicle Ii appears on a plate in the front comer of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts 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 5 80 Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover Its very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and e alist of ali 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 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 59 Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is prote
28. continental U S based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming M M provides digital quality audio and text information including song title and artist name A service fee is reguired in order lo receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradia com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Wigital Audio Broadcast DAB Canada Uniy DAB is a Canadian land based radio service that offers digital quality audio and text information including song title artist name traffic weather emergency announcements and more Digital Audio Broadcast transmission services are currently available in Toronto Montreal Vancouver Ottawa and Windsor In fringe areas signals may be interrupted by buildings trees and ather obstructions Additional services will be added in the future For current DAB coverage and other information consult the GM Canada website al www gmcanada com your dealer or call 1 800 263 3777 Playing the Radio POWER Push this knob to tum the system on and off VOLUME Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume SCOFF Speed Compensated Volume With SCOFF 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
29. first end out of audio mode by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that 3 40 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 lef speakers To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers press and release the AUDIO button until FAD appears on the display Then press and hold the 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 than 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 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 AUDIO for rere than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Radio Messages CAL Calibration Your audio system has bean calibrated for your vehicle
30. particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier 5 6 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 that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methyleyclopentadienyl 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 life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on if this occurs retum to your authorized 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 texi on fuel Costly 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 oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank CAUTION Fuel vapor is highly flammable it burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if
31. satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concems can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or paris 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 Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Genter by calling 1 800 442 6537 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French 7 2 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 al the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location s Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Oldsmobile please remember that your concem will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step ne first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Ho
32. 1 800 263 3830 We will provide the following services during the Bumper to Bumper warranty period al no expense to you Fuel delivery Lock oul service identification required Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Flat tire change Jump Starts e Minor repairs to disabled vehicles Assistance when vehicle is mired in sand mud OF Snow Trip routing Trip interruption expense benefits Dealership locator service Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance specifically excludes coverage for mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices In some cases where service is impractical the driver may be authorized to obtain other service for which reimbursement is provided 7 6 In many instances mechanical failures are covered under Oldsmobile s comprehensive warranty However when other services are utilized our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model year and color e Mileage of vehicle Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle license plate number Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Oldsmobile
33. 4 FWD Forward Press and held this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Release it to play the passage The display will show elapsed time while forwarding 5 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RND will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play OFF will appear on the display 6 RPT Repeat Press this pushbutton once to hear a track over again APT will appear on the display The current track will continue to repeat Press RPT ayain iv ium ol sepeale play OFF wii appear on ine display lt SEEK gt Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous track The track number will appear on the display RCL Recall Press this knob to see the current track number or how long the current track has been playing 3 41 AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc isin the player The disc will stop but remain in the player CD With a compact dise in the player and the radio playing press this button to play the compact disc CD will appear on the display 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 If 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
34. Air Bag Inflate What Will You See After an Air ag inflates When Should an Air Bag Inflate Ma Where Are the Air Bags 1 55 T Tachomeler 3 25 Taillamps Turn Signal and kari e erer Dad Thaft Datareani Radio 2 cect paneer eee ed Theft Deterrent Systems G 2 16 Passlock 2 16 Throttle System Inspection Sree MA An Tilt Wheel 6 14 ae Tire inflation Check aniran A sd Br EE EEE 6 9 Tires BL PN Oh anp Buying New Tires Panera an ley Chains ee Pe poe OPER FPL Ae PE E m EJE Changing a Fiat Tire EMT e eee e alli 5 62 Compact Spare Tire savas anann Pri lf a Tire Goes Plat ss 5 61 Inflation Tire Pressure ccccccccesesceaceens Inspection and Rotation Uniform Tire Quality Grading Bo bee ere sieve 5 54 Tires cont Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 58 Wheel Replacameni ee 09 When It ls Time for New Tires 5 56 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 2 21 Top of the Instrument Panel 5 74 Top Strap Sela Pace YUM eee Top Strap Anchor Location RE A EER 1 42 Torque Lock Ee a Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires ece 4 39 Towing Recreational Vehicle 0 0010 4 31 TANJA TAAT saon raresases s z r 4 36 Your Vehicle PA RE A PERRET IE OT EIST 4 34 Traction Enhanced
35. If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle lf a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires property f air goes out of a tire 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 lf a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that 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 n any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible ll a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely a LL 2222222221111 5 61 Changing a Flat Tire f 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
36. Mexico 5 de A L de C V Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma 2740 Col Lomas de Bezares C P 11910 Mexico D F 01 800 508 0000 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0 600 GM Mobility Program for Persons Roadside Assistance Program with Disabilities Security While You Travel This program available to 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 qualified applicants can As the proud owner of a new Oldsmobile vehicle you reimburse you up to are automatically enrolled in the Oldsmobile Roadside 1 000 toward aftermarket Assistance program This value added service is driver or passenger intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive adaptive equipment you in the city or travel the open road may require for your s vehicle hand controls Oldsmobile s Roadside Assistance toll free number is wheelchair scooter staffed by courteous and capable Roadside Assistance lifts etc Representatives who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program ts available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or sali dan Pd WRB Aeeictanensn Mantar st OL A ll ee ledi ii 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details All TTY users call
37. System DAB Radio Antenna System Chime Level Adjustment 365 3 65 ried OB 668 ae 3 66 TETEE BET 3 67 e687 III 3 3 z Instrument Panel Overview The main components of your instrument panel are the following Cruise Control Switches Tilt Wheel Lever Ignition Switch Windshield Wiper Washer Lever A Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks L B M C N i O i Audio System P Enhanced Traction System Button G Q H A i 5 J T K Air Outlets Instrument Panel Cluster Hazard Warning Flasher Button Climate Control System Side Window Defogger Veni Fog Lamp Button If Equipped Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel Tum Signal Multifunction Lever Hood Release Handle Transaxle Shift Lever Parking Brake Cigarette Lighter Accessory Power Outlet Accessory Power Outlet Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard waming flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear tum signal lamps will flash on and off 3 6 The hazard waming flasher is localed near the center of the instrument panel Your hazard waming flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warming flashers are on your tum signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry
38. Then a you d ve SOV aulutnalicaliy increases tne volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV select OFF 3 53 RCL Recall Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time Pushing this knob with the ignition off will display the time For XM USA only if your radio is equipped with AM Satellite Radio Service pressing this button while in XM mode to retrieve various pieces of information related to the currant song or channel By pressing and releasing the RCL button you may retrieve four different categories of information Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB pushing this knob switches the display between channel name and PTY 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 54 Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between AM FM FM2 or XM1 XM2 USA only if your radio is equipped with XM Satellite Radio Service or DAB1 DAB2 Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB
39. Traction System Active Light 9 40 Enhanced Traction System ETS 4 9 Enhanced Traction fe Sad one ae werent 3 29 Trailer Brakes Si 4 39 Transaxle PNT AIM 1 EA ey A 5 22 Fi Sa alin E 5 22 TANSAN ADET A TM ccccccceeenerecenens nee Transaxle Operation Manual 2 25 Transmission Bp Sbie Lil ar il haa Ri 3 28 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repar Manual veeeerererererereresesreresezesz FID Transportation Options aa SAMED E E 7 7 Trap Resistant Trunk K i 2 13 TAE CEEE oarra rnrn ranns E EEEE E EAA ARANAN ARANMAK a tirrek e e e 2 41 TC CAPD con cas tea TYTTEYE E J 16 Turn and Lane Change Signals E Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 7 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 41 U Underbody Flushing Service Te Understanding Radio ike ane oS Unitonn Tire see SRE a e APA United States i A e E fora ERSEL e ces lm ere A 28 Used Replacement Wheels OO Using Cleaner on Fabric OPS V Vehicle Control cn 45 Damage Warnings MAM ea i M le ee ea e e e rs 4 34 PERRIS HOMIE m dei imalat LARA 2 24 Service Soon Light esasen SE EL MER Mm i Ai Ne j 41114141 Prey al i aa AEEA iv Vehicle identification Number VIN 5 80 Service Parts Identification Label WeERIGIG e tRNA Ventilation Ad
40. Turn Signal a and d Stoplamps adini 3 50 Buying New Tires cessc rn A A C calama FUN ea re PE A mara ieee Canada e e ate e aa ele er eee de Canadian Owners a Lee EM E e Canadian Roadside Assistance Res RM Aas Capacities and Specifications 5 5 86 Carbon Monoxide 4 25 4 36 4 11 4 30 Care of Saleh Bete soin aiii aai E Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ccccssssseeeevereeee GOO cD Player a A aa a ae Cassette Deck Service a Geri a 6 9 Cassette Tape Messages OB Center Console Storage Area 2 34 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL a 5 50 Center Rear aaa Position eee Belis 1 50 Chains Tires Beler yep Er siber e T Charging System Light Sacks Lhahiawecevessxesecech sehr ae Check Enoe peer Maer opr ee trene 3 31 CCHIT COOMA soe see cectcereeeereevestadany orandan 5 25 Checking Engine Oil ses D215 Checking Things Under the Hood ied Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 60 Chemical Paint Spotting 0 5 78 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems 7 38 Infants and Young Children iscissi 1 34 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 43 Older Children ars Z Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH eN ra el Li illi 1 45 securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Race POSO yanal a a pr 1 48 Securin
41. Warning 4 5 3 36 Malfunction Indicator Ged pyar 3 34 Safety Belt Reminder 0ccccscssssssssnesseseees 3 26 e a a A e Rey Mulla yal e Service Vehicle Soon 0 c0 was 3 36 Tele Bree eye rene T 228 Loading Your VOICE ccscrscrcerseeteceerscrsvssvseeres 4 34 Lockout se e 1 fi lt e EREB PE E E spk DD 2 11 Locks Delayed LOCRI wssecrsercrcrensserenenentherenelebtiesenes 2 8 POP m a m ee ee er e Leaving rout ET N eeae aia sseasamaa asyr izi Lockout Protection ccecssssessevsssseeeee Bedi a La ge ect i ES il KOYE RE Ef wa 2 8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks E 2 8 Rear Door Security Locks BE e A LE Lose OF Comino RR see ees 4 14 Low Coolant Warning Light Lijit ri AEA Low Washer Fluid Warning Light PE PEPE POOR ae Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 5 88 Maintenance Schedule At ela lmi ll le m Y iade 6 9 At Least Once a Month 00 000 0000cce 6 9 At Least Once a Year oo cscsssccsessssseeersenenenees 6 10 Maintenance Schedule cont Al Least Twice a Year M eepaee pee ecrcreract ote Brake System MSPechon 1 22 cceceepeaeeergeee Engine Cooling System Inspection yal n amp 14 Exhaust System Inspection chsvevanenian Fuel System Inspection 6 14 How This Section is Organized PN E yi ge ND mel ESR l as 6 2 Maintenance Requireme
42. accelerator pedal ta 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 lakes 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 five ways to turn off the cruise control Step on the brake pedal Press the cruise control CANCEL button Press the cruise control RES ACCL button and the CST SET buttons at the same time Press the cruise control ON OFF button The indicator light above the cruise control button will turn off Push the clutch pedal if your vehicle has a manual transaxle Erasing Speed Memory When you tum off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control sel speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps 6 Exterior Lamps Turn the outside part of the laver with the symbol on it to operate the lamps a13 The exterior lamps control has three positions p Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to tum on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps e Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights ED Headlamps Turn the control to this position to tum on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights AUTO Turn the control to this pos
43. and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details 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 the 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 lubncants 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 covered 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 ihese services can be complex s0 unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your dealer s service department or another qualified service center 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
44. and Rotation on page 5 55 for proper rotation pattem and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km O0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote J Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Conirol Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km J Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km J Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote t a4 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnate 82 500 Milec 127 500 km _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km LJ Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Gontral Service 4 Rotate tires See Tire inspection and Rotation an Page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km O Rotate tires See Tire inspection and Rotation an page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Lj Inspect spark plug wires except 2 2L Code
45. and Use on chrome or Polish stainless steel White Sidewall Tire Removes soil and black Polishing Cloth Wax Treated Cleaner marks from whitewalls Cleans vinyl tops upholstery and convertible tops i E Removes dirt grime smoke and fingerprints ii Removes diri and grime Sabah and Wire Wheel tom chrome wheels and wire wheel covers Vinyl Cleaner Glass Cleaner GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Removes dusi fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Finish Enhancer Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Removes light scratches and protects finish Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Risdenrarahle and phosphate free Swi Remover Polish Cleaner Wax Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Wash Wax Concentrate GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet See your General Motors parts department for these products See Pari D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator 5 79 Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number
46. 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 DRIVE 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 owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owners Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner 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 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 Word Wide Web at www helminc cam Or you can write to Halm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit Ml 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U S funds 4 NOTES Accessory Power Outlets 3 17 Adding Washer Fluid rai 5 36 Additional Program Information
47. as shown in the diagram 5 70 A Nut B Cover C Wing Bolt D Adapter E Wrench F Jack G Tool Tray H Compact Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sur your spare tire s 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 size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course ils bes to replace your spare with a full size fire 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 s 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 don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare tire 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
48. be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain 2 Clean with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 M a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier Syd Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Aub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have fo do this more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and vinylieather cleaner See your dealer for this product Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heal to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Never use oils vamishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather 4 Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones r waxes May Cause annoying reflections 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 cleaners may affect the surface finish Glass Surfaces Glass sho
49. begin playing If you want to insert a CD when the ignition is off first press the eject button or the ACL knob If you insert a GD with the radio off and the ignition on t will Start to play When the disc 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 As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display if an error appears on the display see Compact Disc Messages later in this section 1 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release it to play the passage The display will show elapsed time 2 FWD Forward Prose and hold thie puchbuttan to advance quickly within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release it ta play the passage The display will show elapsed time 4 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order ROM and the track number will appear on the display AUTO EQ Automatic Equalizer Press AUTO E to select the desired equalization setting while playing a compact disc The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a compact disc See AUTO EQ listed previously for more information lt SEEK gt Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the right arrow to go to
50. bm SE ed ge L Here are some tips on night driving 9 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headiamps 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 9 f you re tired pull otf the road in a safe place and rest No ne can see as well al night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at 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 cul down on glare from headlamps bul they also make a lot of things invisible 4 16 You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps t 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 who 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
51. chocks under the trailer whaa Cc ord erer 3 When the 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 shift into PARK Pi for an automatic transaxle or REVERSE Aj for a manual transaxle 5 Release the regular brakes 4 44 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 4 42 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your engine shifl into a gear and 9 release the parking brake Let up on the brake pedal Drive slowly until he trailer is clear of the chocks 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 the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in traller operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive 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 trallering i s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions See Engine Overheating an page 5 26 Section 5 Service and Appearance Car
52. 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 Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because a newborn infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant n a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle 1 38 A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seal F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some boos
53. d E THAE HEL MADA Ayp O TWA LPS th MAE ba E wa BAG FI SPC HETT Gp Pow at H OFLOCE WEP BE AiG 4 STOP Ll A HALAADLPS L PI BATT mnta Belan man GEAT ic ELAR e TAGALOG Cr Lay EN Mi E yi EN el a S Fuses PWR MIRROR AIR BAG BFG BATT PCM ACG DA LOCK IPC BFC ACC STOP LPS HAZARD LPS IPC AVAG BATT Circuit Breakers PWR SEAT Relay TRUNK REL DR UNLOCK DR LOCK DRIVER DR UNLOCK Usage Power Mirrors Air Bags Body Computer BFC Power Control Module PCM Door Lock Motors Cluster Body Computer BFC Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps HVAC Head Cluster Data Link Connector Usage Power Seats Usage Trunk Relay Door Unlock Relay Door Lock Relay Driver s Door Unlock Relay Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuse Usage Passenger s Side INST LPS interior Lamp Dimming CRUISE SW Steering Wheel Cruise Contral LPS Switch Lamps Be es a I FOR FUSE PULLER CRUISE SW Steering Wheel Cruise Control Switches El CHUBE ew LPA HVAC HVAC Blower Motor NEK BLOWER FI ROGERS CRUISE Cruise Control GAAN DAA ME A KA FOG LPS Fog Lamps cenin Shoo INT LPS Interior Courtesy Lamps gt serra RADIO BATT Radio XM Satellite Radio DAB m SUNROOF Power Sunroof eS Circuit Breaker Usage PWR WNDW Power Windows Relay Usage FOG LFS Fog Lamps 5 83 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compar
54. d Radio Display a Message E Condition Action Required No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel Your system is working properly No Info No Texti ntormational No text or informational messages are available al this message available time on this channel Your systern is working properly Mot Found No channel available for the chosen category There are no channels available for the category you Theft lock active selected Your system is working properly The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes AM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles H you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio D label This iabel is needed to activate your service Unknown Aadio ID not known f you receive this message when you tune to channel 0 should only be if you may have a receiver fault Consult with your dealer hardware failure Chk XMRevr Hardware failure Radio ID label channel O Radia ID f this message does not clear within a short period of lime your receiver may have a fault Consult with your retail location Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built t
55. dealer The arrows 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 traller are bumed out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not Its important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade f you don t shift 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 shitt down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 kmh to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating 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 ng on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P for an automatic transaxle or into a gear for a manual transaxle yet When parking uphill turn your wheels away from the curb When parking downhill turn your wheels into the curb 2 Have someone place
56. emergency you can use a cloth ora paper towel to do this but be sure to use a Sciaper Gi Wie Ki us later n get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 5 55 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 tires 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 can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at 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 ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to 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 follow
57. footnote 6 6 22 500 Miles 37 500 km O Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Aotatian an page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Aotation on page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote O Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Contral Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km O Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km O Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See foofnote ft O Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 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 80 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous t rrain 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 conditians the fluid and filter do net require changing 52 500 Miles 87 500 km 3 Rotate tires See Tire inspection
58. from the factory IE CAL appears on the display l means that your radio has nal 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 must tetum 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 The disc should begin playing The display will show CD If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press RCL or the eject button lf an error appears on the display seg Compact Disc Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the PIGS TGR ii Ue GUTH Hath Has been piaying for less 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 The track number will appear on the display If you hold the pushbutton or press t more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc 2 NEAT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track The track number will appear on the display If you hold the pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc 3 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track Release it to play the passage The display will show elapsed time while reversing
59. glass on your vehicle clean inside and oul Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can bulld 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 turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way its easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Jusi as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer fram night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of iL Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you cant stop accelerale or turn as well because your lire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your fires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction I s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see 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 I s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape a
60. 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 s your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you ll want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed See Sefore Leaving on a Long Trip an page 4 22 4 31 Dinghy Towing To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground follow these steps 1 Position the vehicle to tow and then secure L 2 Turn the ignition switch ta OFF 3 Set the parking brake 4 To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed remove the following fuses from the left side instrument panel fuse block WIPER PCM ACC and IPC BFC AGC See Instrument Panel Fuse Block Driver s Side under Fuses and Circult Breakers on page 5 81 for the location of these fuses 5 Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 6 Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL N 7 Release the parking brake Remember to reinstall the fuses once you reach your destination To reinstall a fuse do the following 1 Set the parking brake 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Put the fuse back in Notice Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 65 mph 110 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged Notice Do not tow your vehicle from the rear Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repair
61. hold briefly the ribbed side of the button while the trip odometer s displayed Also by pressing this button for less than one second you can toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer Tachometer The tachometer shows your 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 3 25 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the kay is turned to ON or START a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety beli is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds then it will fash for several more f the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on 26 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air ba symbol The system checks the air bay s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Supplemental Restraint Sysiem SAS on page 1 53 This light will come on when you start your vehicle and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the sysiem is ready If ihe air bag readiness light
62. if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do nol attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them propery And because you may have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system f you do both systems won t work weli pr ak alll Me eek elim 4 39 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 rig 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 check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and 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 you
63. if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle 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 that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the parts of this manual called Older Children and Infants and Young Children There is a air bag Where Are the Air Bags readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol 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 page 3 26 The driver s air bag is in the middle of the B EN whee C Cc a nn o xXx x 1 55 The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 36 lf something is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the
64. inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid See Part B Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 and Part D Aecoammended Fiuids and Lubricants an page 6 15 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 level reaches the top of the reservoir the fluid level is correct It isn t a good idea to top off your clutch fluid Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired 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 how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 26 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 li
65. 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 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push your HLUUB ETA Ur Ped abiudi li vay Uuwi Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power 2 23 Notice W your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor f you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving However it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D Here are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D When driving on hilly winding roads e When towing a tra
66. izi e dar 3 35 Pressure Light EEE EE EATE E Older Children Restraints 1 32 CIDE ni N EN iat ease a aaa 3 19 Other WamingDevices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment wer raved an SARAL laa d 22 Outside Convex Mirror 2 33 Outside cont Power Mirrars EE E L NES NE LLER Remote Control Miror EEEEEEEEEELEEEEEETEEEEELERESET OWpers Ganendian ccceescpecesesesescccceueass Owners INfOrMAWiON 0 c0cccesasecsceererscnevereeeeeers Park P SAU e REN LER EL E 2 28 Parking aTe M R GE le OK coke FoR aa EMAYE 2 26 Over Things That Burn E LA eee e a a a Your Vehicle Key Removal Sr aan hci a Gree 2 29 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park P Maecharisrit CHECK ccccscrersserenreseressnsnenrarsrens 6 12 PAPHOS OM Pei E ri ey Pe PE LA 4 44 Park P EAEE NERO RM ERKAN AR O AJANIN ALA 2 27 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 6 4 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Pat D Periods Maintenance Inspections adi ei ia Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 15 Part E Maintenance Record c 00 0 6 16 yz m MRNA ENA 4 13 4 40 ect e IE TETA een LIAS 2 16 Plan Ahead When Possible PoP Playing a Cassette Tape cccccerecersevesereserereas 3 61 Playing a Compact Dist 3 41 451 3 63 Playing the Radio 5 ii 3 39 3 43 3 53 9 Power i r a
67. learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If ihe radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed When the radio and vehicle are turned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen nderstanding 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 if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 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 XM Satellite Radio gives you digital radio reception from coast to coast Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with Satellite radio signals causing the sound to come and ao Your radio maw disnlav NO SIGNAL to indicate interference DAB Radio DAB gives you digital radio reception Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with radio signals causing the sound to come and go Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regular
68. lock not enough to lock your wheels see Braking on page 4 6 t is beiter 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 allention and a quick decision f you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can tum it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly 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 fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to one quarter tum until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle aboul to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the nght
69. off Press and hold the TP CD button for five seconds nsert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette im amp amp m Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer s recommended cleaning lime You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will nol eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold the eject button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN PLAYA indicator The radio will display CLEANED to show the indicator was reset Casseties are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassetie tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced J766 Care of Your CDs Handle dises carefully Store them in thelr original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust f 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 never to touch the side without writing when 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 discs is not advised due
70. on to let you know that air conditioning is activated The fan knob must be set to a speed for the air conditioning to operate On hot days open the windows to let hot inside air escape then close them This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down It also helps the system to operate more efficiently 3 20 For quick cool down on hol days 1 Select the vent mode 2 Select the highest fan speed 3 Select A C 4 Select the recirculation mode 5 Select the coolest temperature Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry To prevent this from happening after the air in your vehicle is cooled turn the recirculation mode off The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping undemeath your vehicle while idling or after tuming off the engine This is normal Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost fram the windshield more quickly Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode Defogj This mode directs halt of the air to the windshield and most of the remaining air to the floor outlets with a small amount directed at the side windows When you se
71. or comes on when you re driving there may be a problem with your Enhanced raction system and YOur Venice may need service When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly 4 29 The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons f you tum the system off by pressing the ETS button on the center console near the gear shift lever 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 System ETS on page 4 9 for more information Ifthe traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn of and the warning light will come on e f the vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road the warning light may come on momentarily but will go off again when the vehicle leaves 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 tumed on and the parking brake is fully released your vehicle needs service Enhanced Traction System Active Light If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System ETS this light will come on when the system is limiting wheel spin Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a few seconds a
72. part about the top strap 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 45 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 ua o S80 0s 4 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint I 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 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 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 1 47 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt 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 See Top Strap on page 1 47 if the
73. part number tECOTEC Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule B 2 At Least Once a Year li denian De E alp EREN e ipe e eri Sekili er li ii 6 2 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 13 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Boot and Seal Inspection 6 13 How This Section is Organized KA E Exhaust System Inspection B 13 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services reritererh 6 4 Fuel System Inspection KY a Using Your Maintenance Schedule 6 4 Engine Cooling System Inspection sinsi scheduled Maintenance EE L PEET EE AENA 6 5 Throttle System Inspection ee ee Both Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Brake System nspectlan 6 14 At Each Fuel A stearperd caren aceee Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 15 Al Least OncsaMonih 06 OO Part E Maintenance Record 6 16 At Least Twice a Year 0c emici late Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties See your Warranty
74. parts are hot before the proper coolant mixture will Your enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 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 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 5 32 Ne aa mi gt Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it i yi es ho a A ve ia ouvale 1 Park the vehicle on a level sunace 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 longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly ii MOU hyo oF hwo and one half tums If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose emi erme ie ie d Le Pe MERE di bbe bsi imei BP tar yine cn Go Go 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 If the level is below he hash mark add additional coolant to bring the level up to
75. pee K ELErER RLEESAL K KEL 7 8 Aaea FUA coca th oy pans RM ANAMA DMM eeee 5 6 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 81 Adjusting the Speakers B lar cel Fade 02 cccsesseesee 3 40 3 46 3 56 Air Bag Readiness Light phe AP Air Bag System Supplemental F Restraint System SAS foo mer a 1 53 Air Cleaner Filter Engine APESS A RNK ene All Overseas Locations 7 4 Aluminum Whesis eeeeeeeeererererreeerr DORE A 3 65 Antenna Backglass Gi eyi ea tees ik Antenna XM Satellite Radio System A OE 3 67 Anti lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light ki elelilerize 3 29 Appearance Care scesscscssssannsersssnererenessers 5 72 Care of Safety Belts 1 cceececeeeeceeeerereneees 5 75 Chemical Paint Spotting Gates 5 78 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 72 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicde 5 76 Finish DamagS RR KM EYE 5 77 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 78 Sheet Metal Damage 5 77 Underbody Maintenance nipeni 5 78 Appearance Care coe Weatherstnps semer ee Ashtrays rate Audio System s d 38 Audio Systems Backglass Antenna bre yaam 414 v4 Di Care of Your Cassette Tape Player kanamas alal oe Care of Your CD Player 3 66 Care of Your CDs be MY il Chime L
76. positions You ll find them behind the rear seal on the filler panel In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a lop strap and that 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 points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed 1 42 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCH system You ll find anchors A in he rear outside seal 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 seatback 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 or a Garan ciiid tesiralii inat nas atiacrwing PONS O as shown here 1 49 With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to secure a child restraint 1 44 i if a LATCH type child restraint isn t attached to its anchorage points the restraint won t be able to protect a child sitting there
77. push the switch back and release it To fully open the sunroof push the switch back again and release it In both the vent and fully open positions the air flow can be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and holding the switch forward until the sunroof moves to the desired position To close the sunroof push the switch forward and hold it until the sunroof is closed The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation Remember to close the sunshade by hand The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed If your vehicle has an electrical failure Notice Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel Damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or close properly Tn 2 35 NOTES 2 36 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview dd Hazard Waming Flashers 3 6 Other PA DECE a ay ME 36 Ham e Ram e 8 Tilt Wheel eek a e Turn Signal Multifunction Lever ee ei Lis a REPO No ag A TY 13 MENOT UBT RRNNMNM ANMMMANAMMMMMN NAZAN AE AE AN 3 16 Accessory Power Outlets 317 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 18 Climate Controls PE e POTS a Climate Control System E N Ka cg MN 22 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators AATAS dea Instrument Panel Cluster ooann A Speedometer and Odometer 2 Jb Tachometer erir E ERC TES Safety Belt Reminder Light a TEPES Sir rer
78. rebalanced 58 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or coroded If wheel nuts Keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolis 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 he same way as the one if replaces IF you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only wilh new GM orginal 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 be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement 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 62 for more information Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel
79. s judgement the claims become excessive In frequency or type 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 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 text telephone TTY users call 1 868 889 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 Oldsmobile has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience 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 purchase lease 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 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 inconvenienc
80. settings designed for country jazz talk pop rock and classical program types 3 55 Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust balance between the right and the left speakers press and release the AUDIO button until BAL appears on the display Press the knob above the AUDIO button to extend l then turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers To adjust fade between the front and the rear sp akers press and release the AUDIO button until FAD appears on the display Press the knob above the AUDIO button to extend it then turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers Pressing and holding the AUDIO button for at least two seconds will return all tone settings including bass and treble to flat 3 96 Finding a PTY Station RDS XM M and DAB To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the P TYPE button PTY will be displayed on the screen 2 Select a category by turning the P TYPE 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 f the category is not displayed press either SEEK arrow twice to display the category and then to go to another station 5 If PTY times out and is no longer on the display go back to Step 1
81. should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide 1 32 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 A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder beli 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 sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very clase to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact 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 Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part s behind the child If the child wears the belt in 1 34 CAUTION Continued 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 co
82. should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done There should not be any cargo or loading of the vehicle except it should have a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 Ibs 75 kg on the drivers seat Close all doors Tires should be properly inflated Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension 5 47 Start with the horizontal aim The adjustment screws can be turned with an EB Torx socket a Mi Horizontal Aiming Vertical Aiming Once the horizental aim is adjusted then adjust the vertical aim 2 e Mi 1 Turn the horizental aiming screw until the indicator is lined up with zero 2 Tum the vertical aiming screw until the level bubble is lined up with zero 5 5 SSS IE Bulb Replacement Headlamps 1 Lift up on the two retaining clips which secure the headlamp assembly For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs an page 5 51 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 package 2 Lift the headlamp assembly forward out of the mounting bracket 3 Remove the rubber cap covering the bulb assembly 4 Turn the bulb assembly retainer counterclockwise one sixth of a tum and pull out the bulb assembly 5 Unclip
83. such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And ihe greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur al speeds of less than 40 mph 65 kmh Salety belts are for everyone 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 for smaller children and babies lf a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 32 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 Follow those 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 beli Here s how to wear It properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sil up straight To see how see Manual Seats or page 1 2 or Sixs Way Power Driver Seal on page 1 3 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt ALTUSS YUU very QUIGIKy ji ns tappes iel ile beli g back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the beli isn t long enough see Safety Belt Exte
84. 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 G Ottawa Ontano K1A ONS Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transpori Canada in a Situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 442 6537 or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33171 Detr ll MI 48232 5171 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 Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 EE m 7 9 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals service 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 transmissions 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
85. the bulb assembly from the wiring harness 6 Replace the bulb 7 Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the bulb assembly and headlamp housing 5 49 Front Turn Signal and Taillamps Turn Signal and Parking Lamps Stoplamps 1 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the E removal procedure earlier in this section 2 Turn the bulb assembly retainer and pull out the bulb 3 Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness 4 When replacing the bulb be sure to properly align the bulb with the locating feature in the assembly 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the bulb assembly Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 1 Open the trunk lid and locate the center A Taillamp high mounted stop lamp on the inside of the lid B Tail Brake Lamp e Use a tool to remove the three screws C Taillamp 3 Gently remove and replace the bulbis D Turn Signal 4 Reverse this procedure to reassemble the lamp E Back Up Lamp B 50 ggg Disconnect the cargo net in the trunk Pull back the trunk trim Remove the three wing nut bolts which fasten the taillamp lens to the vehicle Carefully remove the taillamp lens from the body and avold scratching the paint or dropping it Turn the bulb socket 1 6 of a tum counterclockwise and pull out the bulb assembly To remove a bulb gently pull the bulb out from the socket Pul in a new bulb Reverse Steps 3 through 5 to reassemble the taillamp Replace
86. the cruise control ON OFF button The winding roads or in heavy traffic indicator light above the button will turn on Li F Cruise control can be dangerous on 2 et up to the pes You want slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause 3 Press the CST SET Coast Set button and release needless wheel spinning and you could it The GAUWISE light on the instrument panel cluster lose control Don t use cruise control on will come on slippery roads di Talas viii Faul sy LANA ee MAKARA it your vehicle is in cruise control when the enhanced traction system if your vehicle has this feature begins to limit wheal spin the 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 turn the cruise control back on Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your crulse control al a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can press the cruise control RES ACCL Resume Accelerate button for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you press the AES ACCL button longer than hall a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the button or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold down the RES ACCL button
87. the ignition is turned on The parking lamps will flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred girip Remote 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 when the parking brake is engaged or when the ignition is off The interior lamps will come on for 10 seconds or until the ignition switch is tumed to OWN 2 Horn The hom will sound and the headlamps and the parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes when the horn symbol on the transmitter is pressed The interior lamps will come on and remain on while the horn is sounding and the lamps are flashing The horn and lamps can be tumed off by pressing the horm symbol button again or by tuming the ignition to ON Programmable Horn Chirp When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature the parking lamps will flash and the horn will chirp The programmable horn chirp can be disabled by pressing and holding either of the door lock switches in the unlock position for 10 seconds with the ignition ON and all of the doors closed When you hear the horn chin programming is complete To reactivate the horn chirp feature repeat the above procedure Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to pr
88. them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer on page 4 36 Shifting Into Park P A CAUTION 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 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 comm fh m ma Pt Bei eee el Die m Meh ID OHS HAL Pe DE eki e ROL BR a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index f your vehicle is an automatic transaxle do the follawing to shift into PARK Ph 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this Hold in the button on the shift lever Push the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle 3 Tum the ignition key to OFF 4 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 P 2 27 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running t 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 with the engine running it could ov
89. wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t 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 vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels 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 painieu suriaces On ihe body r Wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires sheet Metal Damage lf 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 the 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 with touch up materials avaliable from your dealer or other service Outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in y
90. you re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away trom fuel The tethered fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the passenger s side of the vehicle While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap inside the fuel door Ta reamava the fuel can tum it slowly to the left counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon t will spring back to the right If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you l 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 not to spill fuel Clean tuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 75 When you pul the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 31 Notice f 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 la
91. your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you ara going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treal a green light as a warming signal A traffic light is there because the corer is busy enough to need it When a light tums green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways TUMpikes or superhignways are ihe 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 most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flaw Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane Al the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as neces
92. your vehicle begin to slide let up on the brakes a little Push the brake pedal down steadily to gel the most traction you can Remember unless you have anti lock if you brake so lf You re Caught in a Blizzard 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 remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steenng maneuvers If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious SIUMIIUN Tuu shuud pIObaoly Stay Wiwi your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow 3 4 27 Here are some things to do to summon help and keep You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers 9 Tiea red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been slopped by the snow 9 Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you Sno
93. 0 valt AC outlet Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and caves a fire You could he eerinushy injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 2 21 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away fram moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything 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 thal particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats y wo zn v PARK P This position locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily 2 22 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 Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to f you have left the engine running the vehicle ca
94. 6 14 Instrument Panel Me ee G lan Ka aa GR YENi 3 24 CN rene EA ARa 3 4 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 16 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fassenger soidej 10102 5 83 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Ni cp e ey 5 82 Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks SAA ren DEDE 545 002scccceeces tere perccnseesceerreeartesniee Interior Plastic Components 5 74 E J dump SUM nii n 5 42 Key Lock one NN akm emk ma 6 10 Key Removal ie ENL N YEL i eee ape Enty System e El 2 3 ii aaea ELENEN vesesenssesounsusni Te er ere 2 2 L Lamps Exterior 1 papa et el 3 13 ENE ARE RE e le e SPD 3 16 Dae MRENEREK i i ae EMG Men e 1 27 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 15 1 24 LATCH System CCP SIRENS NM A pririEaa 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint ee for the LATCH es asteli ao 145 Latches Seatback 1 6 Leather Serd Leaving Your Vehicle ee 9 11 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine FUMING mmrreeererese ere 2 28 Ee a germe er pi i 1 6 Light Air Ban Aosdinace ore mr Anti Lock Brake System Warming Seral fan race Brake System Warning E E Ree Change Engine Oli A 3 35 Charging System 3 27 Cruise Control si aae 6 Enhanced Traction System Active asi yeyayayarade OCU Enhanced Traction et ee Serre 3 29 Low Coolant Warning Saree pe oT Light cont EO N MEE a ENSE 3 35 Low Washer Fluid
95. BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWRFRT GAWR AR 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 driver s 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 cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle 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 of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could c
96. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible The rear window defogger will tunm off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed If tumed on again the defogger will only run for approximately five minutes before tuming off The defogger can also be tumed off by pressing the button again or by turning 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 3 21 Outlet Adjustment Use the sliding levers on the air outlets located in the center and on the sides of the instrument panel 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 windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affecti the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more ffectively When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountered use the recirculation mode with the temperature knob at a comfortable setting to prevent the odor tram entering the vehicle through the ventilation system This can be helpful when driving through a long tunnel with poor venti
97. DAB the TUNE knob allows you to navigate the DAB frequency range Turning this knob will tune up or tune down the range The radio will display the letter L with a number next to it 1 through 23 Each L number refers to a frequency and there can be multiple stations contained in one frequency l may also take a few seconds once you have tuned to a frequency for that frequency to gather all of the stations Depending on how many stations are within a frequency with every tune up or down you may be tuning to another station or to another frequency The display will show your selections lt SEEK gt Press the right or the lefi arrow to go to the 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 lt SCAN gt Press and hold either arrow for two seconds until SC 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 either arrow again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds PRESET SCAN will appear on the display You will hear a double beep and the P will blink with the preset number The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttens play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either SCAN arrow again to slop scanning presets
98. F L4 engine An Emission Control Service _ Replace spark plugs An Emission Contra Service 6 6 Li Change automatic transaxle fiuid 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 f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fuid and filter do not require changing 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 23 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 Contral Service Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicie Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Part D At Each Fuel Fill itis important for you or a service station attendant to perform
99. If it doesn t you can get it fram any GM dealer Rear shoulder belt comfort quides 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 from the neck and head There is one guide available for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety beli comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 1 29 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the bell and inser the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 Be sure that the bell is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 30 ee eee 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 To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto
100. SSS SSS SS SSS ll lt lt h1h141u h lt gt lt gt h 1v 5 7 1 Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything fram a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s wamings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle iz Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover Thay can 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 offen to get rid of dust and loose dint 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 clean normal spots and stains very wall You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 78 Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label
101. Used Right Headlamp Left Headlamp Cooling Fan 2 HVAC Blower Climate Control Crank Cooling Fan 2 Ground Fuse Puller for Mini Fuses Not Used Capacities and Specifications All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual Capacities o ae Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Use Refrigerant Oil At3da Systems i Automatic Transaxle Complete Overhaul 9 5 quarts Cooling System 2 2L L4 t Engine 8 6 quarts 3400 V6 Engine 13 6 quarts Engine Oil with Filter 2 2L L4 ft Engine 9 0 quarts 3400 V6 Engine 4 5 quarts Fuel Tank 14 1 gallons 534L 5 86 Capacities cont d Capacities am English Metric 140 Nem Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft ACDelco part number tECOTEC Application Manual Transaxle Complete Overhaul see Pan O Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 Engine Specifications _ VIN Code Spark Plug Gap Firing Order Automatic 0 042 inch ee Automatic 0 060 inch r Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine Air Cleaner Filter 2 2L L4t Engine A11720 3400 VE A1279C Engine Oil Filter 2 2L Laf Engine 3400 V6 __Gvasec Spark Plugs 2 2L L4 t Engine 41 981 Platinum Plug 3400 V6 41 101 Platinum Plug Windshield Wiper Blades Type Shepherd s Hook Passengers Side 17 0 inches 43 0 cm Driver s Side 22 0 inches 56 0 cm ACDelco
102. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carned 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 itis 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 4 4 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 approaching 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 limes greater al a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the
103. Your Restraint Systems a ie Pe Older Children i ye eek akan Re V Replacing Restraint SE Parts After a Infants and Young Children Tar 1 34 lt lt ceeseseres sip titnetiiarsnenprssaapiqiseset PAOD Child Restraint Systems 1 38 gt m 5585858088 OOO 1 1 Front Seats Manual Seats You can ose control 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 bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and r lease the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place Six Way Power Driver Seat if your vehicle has this feature the power seal control is located on the outboard side of the drivers seat This control allows you to move the seat up down forward or backward It will also move the front or rear of the seat cushion up or down Move the seat forward or rearward by pushing the control toward the front or rear of the vehicle Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by holding lie COnto up Gr GO Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by holding the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by holding the rear of the control up or down Reclin
104. a lol of heavy braking If you keep pace 4 6 with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a bot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life lf your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may gat harder to push down f 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 Canada United States If your vehicle has anti lock brakes this warning light on 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 antitock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this lest is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal Lets 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 Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses thal wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately
105. a maximum of 15 seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If the angine still won t start or starts briefly but then stops again repeal Step 1 or 2 depending on temperature When the engine starts release the key and the accelerator pedal 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 with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly 2 2L L4 ECOTEC Engine 2 20 T a O SO EE In very cold weather OF 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater if your vehicle has this feature can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel econamy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior ta Starting your vehicle At temperatures above 32 F 0 C use of the coolant heater is not required To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord On the 2 2L L4 ECOTEC engine the engine coolant heater cord is located in front of the coolant Surge tank on the passenger s side of the engine compartment On the 3400 V6 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located near the engine air cleanerfilter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 4 12 for more information on location 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 11
106. a window lockout When the lackout switch is moved to the left the driver and passengers will be able to use their window switches Move the lockout switch to the right to stop the passengers from using their window switches The driver can still operate all of the windows with the lock on Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side to block out glare from the side Visor Vanity Mirror Swing down the sun wisor and iiit me cover 10 expose the vanity mirror Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrant features we know thal nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal Passlock Your vehicle has the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder has not been tampered with During normal operation the SECURITY light will go off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is started After attempting to start the engine if the SECURITY fight flashes or stays on wait ten minutes with the key in ON until the light goes off Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine again See Aoadside Assistance Program on page 7 4 for more information Starting and Operating Your Vehic
107. ace 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 interference 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 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 Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identifed below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine all with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasalina Engines starburst symbol of the proper viscosity To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil on Engine Gil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or o System equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Hydraulic Clutch System Washer Solvent e
108. ags are designed to inflate only once After an vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t air bag inflates you ll need some new parts for prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the your air bag system f you don t get them the air vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the bag system won t be there to help protect you vehicle 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 bell usage at deployment 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 Lat only qualified technicians work on your air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a system Improper service can mean that your air window or a door bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag Notice f you damage the covering for the driver s
109. alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up TIL 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 not 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 that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries lo the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently 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 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 H ycu rs with a group designate a driver who 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 at the places where the tires meet the road minin e Sometimes as when you re driving on snow
110. an also sean through the channels within a category by performing the following 1 Press the P TYPE button PTY will be displayed on the screen 2 Select a category by turning the P TYPE knob 3 Once the desired category is displayed press and hold either SCAN arrow and the radio will begin scanning within your chosen category 4 Press either SCAN arrow again to stop ata particular section BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type 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 stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XAM or DAB Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite program types PTY s These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FMZ 2 Press the P TYPE button to activate program type select mode 3 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the PTY you sat will return 5 Repeat the steps for each
111. arburst symbol if it s going to be WF 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 oll meets all the requirements for your vehicle f 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 5W 30 Syringes l orun SAE Glee oll Both ill provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine 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 GM Oil Life System Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oll change will be indicated can vary considerably For the ail life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL light will c
112. atenals such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oll and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter 5 76 Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that 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 lf the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatiers when running 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 it with 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 rinse 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
113. 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 rated at 87 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 pro
114. aulic system 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 United States Canada cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Notice Light on page 3 28 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake What to Add system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake brake system can damage brake system fluid Use new brake fluid fram a sealed container parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced only Sea Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid On page 15 f you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be around the cap before removing it This will help careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If keep dint fram entering the reservoir you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc 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 mo
115. ause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle S 4 35 4 36 Towing a Trailer f 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 vehicle can tow a trailer if itis equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity s for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy successful safe trallering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part n it are many time tested important trailaring tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are
116. ave 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 pul in be sure you gel new approved replacement parts l you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for 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 gel one thal has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts tanminals 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 nat going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if y
117. but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is In it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others require the top strap always to be 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 properly if the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available 1 41 nce 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 Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating
118. button Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radia 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 trafic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB when the TRAF button is pressed DAB does not seek to a slation that broadcasts traffic DAB only checks the current frequency for traffic support Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can interrupt the play of a cassette CD or KM M or DAB station Press the TRAF button The radio will seek to a station thal broadcasts traffic announcements When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop Brackets around TRAF will appear on the 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 cassette CD or XM or DAB station If no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display 3 58 Oooo LLL XM Radio Messages Radio Display AL Explicit Language XL on the radio display These chann
119. ce for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTY Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Genter Any TTY user can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing 1 800 833 OLDS 6537 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer Assistance Offices Oldsmobile encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance l a U S customer wishes to write to Oldsmobile the letter should be addressed to Oldsmobile s Customer Assistance Center 7 3 United States Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33171 Detroit MI 48232 5171 1 800 442 6537 1 800 833 6537 For Text Telephone devices TTY s Roadside Assistance 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 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 L1H AP 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TT s 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
120. ced Traction System waming light should go off 4 10 Steering Power Steering f you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves I s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject 10 the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surlace makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you tum the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tied to steer a vehicle on wel ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve s banked and your speed While youre in a curve speed is the one factor you can contral Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both contral systems steenng and braking have to do their work where the tires meel the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The same thing can happen if you re steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate Those twa c
121. child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling It along the beli 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button s positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end 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 6 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 belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position VERY Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this 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 Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward
122. chronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold HA and MIN at the same time for two seconds until UPDATED appears on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDATE will appear on lhe display instead ADS time is broadcast once a minute Once you have tuned to an ADS broadcast station it may take a few minutes before pressing and holding the HR and MIN buttons will result in an update to the time Radio with CD Base Level Playing the Radio PWA 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 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 right or the left arrow to tune 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 go 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 seconds
123. cks reves IS Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for FERN NN Children LATCH System vere dS o alback Latches 18 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Easy Entry Seal isil 16 LATCH System neyi ES Power Lift Seat Kelek Meme Ne Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Rear Seats 1 8 Seat Position sise AD Rear Seat Operation AB securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Safety Belts 1 9 Seat Position nosens td 48 see aaa rar securing a Child Restraint in the Right F Front Safety Belts They Are for Everyone PT ee Seat Position 4 50 Questions and Answers About lensi Balts e ya e e uj How to Wear Safety Belts Property _ 1 14 Supplemental Restraint VEE e NEME MM 15 System SRS RR Paha Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Where Are the Air Bags A E Right Front Passenger Position 1 23 When Should an Air Bag Inflate 1 56 Rear Seal Passengers smear Z What Makes an Air Bag MAIE ere bs T Center Hear Passenger Foston a ee Ti Dues Gi Pali D LALA Treat cia nr ii ee F Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children What Will You See Aller an Air Bag inflates 1 57 and Small Adults e li Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 59 safety Balt Extender m le yele Ty eee ire 1 31 Restraint System Check re eprint es Child Rastr inta eeereeresesseeesearer e T Z Checking
124. could be damaged For the location of the engine oil fill cap see Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 Be sure ta fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the wa back in when you re through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symboal This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API D not use any ail which does not carry this starburst symbol if you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself be sure the oll you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart 5 18 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE MILS ACCEPTABLE IF 5W 90 15 NOT BAF EW 30 AWAILABLE RECOMMENDED DO WOT USE SAE ii SAE PM S8 OF ANY OTHER VISCOSITY GAADE Gi WEDT RECOMMENDED As in the chart shown previously SAE 5W 30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle You should look for and use only oils which have the AFI Starburst symbol and which are also identified as SAE 5W 30 f you cannot find such SAE 5W 30 oils YOU can use an SAE 10 V 30 oil which has the API St
125. cted by amp circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow eic te wiper will siop unii ine motor Goals i the overload s caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options A circuit breaker in the fuse panel protects the power windows When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible links This greatly reduces tha chance of damage caused by electrical problems Look al the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle two instrument panel fuse blocks and the engine compartment fuse block There are four spare fuses located in the drivers side instrument panel end cap for your use Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks There are two fuse panels for your vehicle One is located on the driver s side of the instrument panel and the other is located on the passenger s side 5 81 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Driver s Side Fuses Usage WIPER Windshield Wiper Motor Washer Pump TRUNK Trunk Release Relay Motor Audio REL RADIO Amplifier RFA AMP TURN LPS Turn Signal Lamps T
126. e a e alamaya a id demini ania above nina seksek b ae 5 3 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your e a e e 5 4 Fuel arak ETA papa ei reel beee ee eat 5 5 Gasoline Octane ye LEAT AER AEON 5 5 Gasoline Specifications occ cee 5 5 California Fuel e yu EE ZE Ee ee ay ete SO EL GENE 5 6 Fuels in Foreign Countries EB Filin Your Taerar sireni 5 7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container eer 5 8 Checking Things Under tiheHood Ye Ger E E 5g Hood Release kk aka ADAM l a Engine Compartment Overview iye ellere be Engine Oil eis 5 15 Engine Air Cleaner Filter rak ey 5 21 Automatic Transaxle Pilg 0 bee Manual Transaxle Fluld EEE 5 22 Hydraul CHUA lll lake enes an se wee Engind Colant yasada sakamas serer tri ressors iiri ree Engine Overheating cccccceeenes rere 5 26 GOON SSTA se ssccissereresetersrencseveseqeacegesen 5 26 Power Steering Fluid eee B Windshield Washer Fluid c0ccecessenersreeees 5 36 Eral e m nee eee e Battery re erie eee yn ree ree a e A Jump Starting Pees eae ere tere Tey ee t ee Headlamp Aiming A Bulb Replacement 1 0 eaeieee 5 49 Halogen Bulbs bedi Headlamps Front Turn Signal and an Ag Parking Lamps 5 50 Center High Mounted stoplamp CHMSL 5 50
127. e if your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If itis 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 Oldsmobile helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances la yuu deale Can Gie YOU Gne Gr ing ronawing 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 RL T T Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement ff 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 taxi or bus In addition should 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 recei
128. e Accessory e e 2 17 Hoot Egek AMMINA Hecmeal yeke iie hhanninnnaiand andin dadaanan sadada 5 81 Lit Sah a enar T 1 6 PENT a ge L GENE EN NE E E E E YMM ii reel ea ee sa sea aliil 2 15 Power Steering A 4 4 10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belis 1 13 Radio Messages saseeeayasaiapasassraaes 3 41 Radios ant Senedd 2 39 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player mall ere 3 65 Care of Your CD Player TARTIAN 3 66 Gare OF Your ii DM a 3 66 DAB Radio Antenna System 0ccccccsseueesues 3 67 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 52 Radio with CD wee S42 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems ADS ae AEA SCENES eid Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 38 Thef D terent ET 3 64 Understanding Recepllori ssisirisisssssissssssas GMOS 10 RDS and DAB Messages 3 47 3 57 Rear Safety Belt Comton Guides 129 Rear Seat Operation 1 8 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions candace See Rear Seat Passengers il Bele emaresi 1 23 Rear Window Defogger ER ees oe Rear Minors ersan see ei 2 32 Reclining Seatbacks Heap oa Recreational Vehicle Towing de i Remote Keyless Entry System Remote Keyless Entry System Operation rae ei Remote Trunk Release 4004 vs
129. e 1 All doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 kruhi The doors will remain locked unless manually unlocked or the lock button is pressed All doors will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into REVERSE A and the key is turned ta OFF Mode 2 This mode is only available with the remote keyless entry transmitter All doors automatically lack when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 kmh Automatic driver s door only unlock when the transaxle is shifted into REVERSE A and the key is turned to OFF Mode 3 All doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed Is greater than 5 mph 8 km h No automatic door unlock Mode 4 No automatic door lock or unlock Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in Mode 1 To determine the current mode or to change to a different mode do the following 1 Put an automatic transaxle in FARK P or a manual transaxle in REVERSE R with the parking brake engaged and turn the ignition to ON 2 Press and hold the lower part of the power door lock switch for 10 seconds Release the switch when you hear the chime 3 Count the number of chimes you hear The number Af whee allir vou which mada ViP hile iz in N AFI Mert eras ME FISS I You can change the mode by pressing and holding the lower part of the power door lock switch two chimes for Mode 2 three chimes for Mode 3 and four chimes for Mode 4 4 Repeat Step 2 u
130. e 26 AIF Bag Readiness LIQ eee a 20 Charging System Light af Up Shift Light k Brake System Warning Light Anti Lock Brake System EK ss Eyer gs Waming Light AEN a is Enhanced Traction System 4 k NN MANN e RAL 3 29 Enhanced Traction System AE LOIN e irak lanan rper eli eli 3 30 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light Malfunction Indicatorlamp 3 CH Pressure Light MM CH ewe EE r ei NAM iarri Change Engine Oillig ht vi vin SUN LIQ a aiavereee ee Lam da a Cruise Control Light EDSON Se emer Tee eT Low Washer Fluid Waming Light peeve mre ree Sarma Yeahirln rr i inhi ETE Pui LEO eee Meli epee rien neta er Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System s O e 1 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS a eee ra Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems ADS EE R sanaya Radio with CD Base Level ENE PANO HP Peer meer re Radio with CD Up Level ui BAP Radio with Cassette and CD AN E A E a a Thefi Deterreni Feature a 2 Non ADS Radios socrii iiair n Dd Theft Delerreni Feature ADS Radios Understanding Radio Reception isk AD Bd Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Gane OF YoUr GOE 0 eracerecstecesnesvalads Care of Your CD Player Backglass Antenna see XM Satellite Radio Antenna
131. e RESET button again The reset is complete when you hear the chimes and the CHANGE OIL light goes out if your vehicle is equipped with a 2 2L L4 ECOTEC engine it has a unique oll filter element When reinstalling the filler cap d not exceed 18 1b fi 25 Nem Inspect the condition of the O ring and replace if damaged See your dealer for additional information 5 20 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 warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into 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 oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Engine Air Cleaner Filter 2 2L L4 ECOTEC Engine shown 3400 V6 Engine similar The engine alr cleanerifilter is located in the engine compartment on the drivers side of the vehicle see Engine Companme
132. e quarters full when its 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 t can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver s side of the engine compariment It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 72 9 38 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that 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 The other reason is that fluid is leaking oul of the brake system If It is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes wont work well or won t work al 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 are worn then you ll 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 If 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 hydr
133. e 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 meet the road to do what the driver has asked n any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger 4 14 Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving 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 fires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is 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 d 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 the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehic
134. ecently put fuel into your vehicle lf 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 properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water l s YOUN slecincal System May be Wel THe CONUN will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out 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 tuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to 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 ight to turn on f you experience one or more 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 lf 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 to
135. ect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also sea Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 75 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstnps will make them 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 Pari D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants an page 6 15 6 10 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 Check It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss Check for leaks Il a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5 22 A fiuid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired at 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 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check Lubricate all the door hinges and latches including thase for the hood and the tr
136. ed by an MS for mud and snow If 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 I 96 r 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 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 though It was developed for use on your vehicle If vou use bias piy tires on vour vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between 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 treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Unifo
137. ed with all modes but t cannot be used with the recirculation mode CE Recirculation This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle It can be used to prevent outside Ai an GUNS hani erie int Your VAS UT lO elp ealt cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly Press this button to tum the recirculation mode on or off The air conditioning compressor will come on The recirculation mode cannot be used with the outside air mode Recirculation is net available when in the defog or defrost modes or when the fan is off When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the system will automatically move from recirculation to outside air When you move the mode knob back to another mode the system will move back into recirculation When the car is turned off and back on the system will default to outside air automatically Temperature Control Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle When It s cold outside O F 18 C or lower use the engine coolant heater if equipped to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide heal to warm the inside of your vehicle For more information see Engine Coolant Heater on page 2 20 A C Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on ar off When A C is pressed an indicator light in the button will come
138. els or any others can be blocked at a Channels after the channel name customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 indicates content with explicit language The encryption code in your receiver is being updated and no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds Your system is functioning correctly bul you are in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Updating encryption code Updating No Signal Loss of signal Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay CH Unavail Channel no longer avaliable No info z Artist Name Feature not avallable E No Info Sang Program Title not NN available Ni Loading AM This channel s not currently in service Tune to another channel This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned lune to another station l this station was one of your presets you may need to choose another station for that preset button 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 channel Your system is working properly 3 59 E XM Radio Messages cont
139. epairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty altemative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your dealer for details General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modiy change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant lo the terms and conditions described herein al its sole discretion Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you beleve that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notitying General Motors f 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 either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9399 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department 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 you live in Canada and you believe
140. epee bei aya e E t The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Manual Seats and Restraint plicit Front Seats naa Rear Seats Safety Belts Child Restraints Sod 0 RR kuks k n nss Supplemental Restraint System SRS Restraint System Check Features and Controls Keys Doors and Locks Windows CO ee he et ee ea Thett Deterrent Systems erat eee ars Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors Siorage Areas Sunroof Instrument Pane Ere L L R Instrument Panel Oveniew Climate Controls Waring Lights Gages and indicators Audio System s SSCS SSPE Re Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle Towing Bede ddd Dd ein ree tede ee ee ee eee Service and Appearance Care Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement See ee ent rey Teer er Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires eet a re Sey RE Appearance Care Vehicle Identification Electrical System peni les al Hi 3LE rLaLl 5 l al ari Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule a O EEF Maintenance Schedule Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance information index i TECTIA eriet Ahhaa nnda iiit 2 CZ Oldsmobile GENERAL MOTORS GM the GM Emblem OLDSMOBILE the OLDSMOBILE Rocket Emblem and the name ALERO are registered trade
141. er in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or tum suddenly Detensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular 4 2 telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes 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 techniques could save your life Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy I s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol affects four things hal anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness Police records show thal almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the resull of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years more than 16 000 annual motor vehicle 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 drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 i s agai
142. erheat 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 automatic transaxle model vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK F and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into PARK Pi hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P 2 28 Torque Lock Hf you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your automatic transaxle into PARK P properly the 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 P This is called torque lack To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK F propery before you leave the drivers seat To find out how see Shifting Into Park Pl on page 2 27 When you are ready to drive move the shilt lever out of PARK P 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 P Shifting Out of Park P li your vehicle has an automatic transaxle it has an automatic transaxle shift l
143. erride this feature when the key is in the ignition and any door is open press and hold down the power door lock switch for three seconds This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of your vehicle If you don t leave the keys in the ignition or if you use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter you could still lock your keys inside your vehicle Always remember to take your keys with you Leaving Your Vehicle f you are leaving your vehicle open your door and set the locks from the inside hen gel out and close the door Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle has this feature When closing the trunk close from the center to ensure it fully latches it can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO t can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Controls in the Index i you have Gir Suticts on cr under the instrume
144. evel Adjustment 01 400 Or DAB Radio Antenna System _o 67 Radio with CassetteandC D 52 Radio with CD 3 oad 3 42 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems ADS ai ss OB setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems ADS amm 3 38 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 64 Understanding Radio Reception _ 3 65 M Satellite Radia Antenna Svetam SAF Automatic Headlamp System 3 14 Automatic Transaxle v040000000eesesssa s 2 18 L Mein e elma yale ee MALE 5 22 Operation 2 22 Automatic Transaxle Check n 6 10 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control SPST MEK o rrarena Backglass Antenna Battery Battery Replacement Battery Run Down Lae E Before Leaving on a Long Trip Body Lubrication Service W Brake Parking e System Warning Light Brake Adjustment Bake PU EE SERTEL et Brake Pedal Travel Brake Wear e tanata eteten BakoS EY a Pi Braking Braking in Emergencies Break In New Vehicle e e B Bulb Replacement Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Front Tum Signal and bebek ei Halogen Bulbs Headlamp Aiming PPCM e GN vidas ERROR UE GEAR MENE ee Bulb Replacement cont Replacement Bulbs a asprsasseegs D Taillamps
145. event another transmitter from 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 umur 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 four years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get clase te your vehicle betore 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 remote keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Use a flat object like a coin to Separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter 2 Remove the battery and replace it with the new ne Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up Use one three volt CR20232 or equivalent type battery 3 Put the two halves back together Make sure the cover is on tightly so water won t ge
146. every half hour or so until help comes lf 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 rocking can help you get out when you re stuck bul 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 f 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 tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 60 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will Clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear or with a manual transaxle between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 and REVERSE RA spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear By slowly sp
147. f 1U sess a F Y 3 31 ae eet 3 55 11 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems ADS Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS Setting the Tone eee ere ie 3 40 3 45 ei erlarirece Gedi i Kik km MEL ersen eee s 1 17 erer 14 ree 4 19 Sheet Metal Damage Shift Speeds Shifting Into Park e Shifting Out of Park P Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster A skidding Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 3 38 2 38 55 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems HEAT tan ee Specifications PARRE ee E E A kayak 5 86 Speedometer PM e een ep MA er Starter Switch Check ka ala A Starting Your 2 2L L4 ECOTEC Engine eri 2 19 Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine ererek a K starting Your Engine man TA Steering 3 ele Lela sai NE e Steering in Emergencies veli sanar steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 13 SETAE E reren EEEE Mp e ote Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area Cupholderls si Glove Box Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Stuck in Sand Mud ce or Snow 12 SECC CC SRCEO CREE ee Storing the Flat Tire are Tools ees e 2 34 e E i 2 34 5 69 s rse Ber ir 29 Er iie te E WOES EAA Sunroof Fe Ee Supplemental Restraint System SRS REA NEN EEF How Does an Air Bag Restrain dentate Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle What Makes an
148. f that first If you don t explosive gas could be present CAUTION Continued 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 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a Stigen The venidies COU Oo damaged toc Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive 4 will go lo 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 with the dead battery has one 5 43 Don t connect positive to negative or 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 battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has ane 5 44 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 veh
149. f you don t follow these steps exactly some your warranty ve j or all of these things can hurt you 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette Notice Ignoring these steps could result in costly lighter Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren t damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered needed This will avoid sparks and help save by your warranty both batteries And it could save your radio Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the won t work and it could damage your vehicle positive and negative terminal locations on each vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview 1 Check the other vehicle st have a 12 i j E ORE TAIE Mad bec et on page 5 12 for more information on location battery with a negative ground system o 42 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 installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care o
150. f you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the distance You may be too far fram 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 the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again Check to detenmine if battery replacement is necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation r page 2 4 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 imi up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle The following functions are available with the keyless entry system ia Lock All doors will automatically lock when this button on the transmitter is pressed The interior lamps will tum off after all of the doors are closed If all of the doors are closed the parking lamps will flash twice and the hom will chirp to indicate locking has occurred g Unlock The driver s door will unlock automatically when this button on the transmitter is pressed If the button is pressed again within five seconds all remaining doors will unlock The intenor lamps will stay on for 10 seconds or until
151. face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Q 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 increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly sas much protection this way 1 18 Q What s wrong with this 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 At The belt is buckled in the wrong place 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 At The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 At Nn SSS SSS ee eee SSS SS nn Q What s wrong with this 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
152. facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See Top Strap on page 1 41 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 right 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 through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to sel the lack safety belt quickly if you ever had fo 1 52 6 To tighten the beli feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful ta use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the bell 7 Push and pull the child restraint in differant directions to be sure it S 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 Supp
153. following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Maintenance Record cont d a Odometer ENE Maintenance Record iy ieee a Maintenance Record cont d Odometer TER Maintenance Record 6 18 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information PS pn ee a ee ee ME Customer Assistance Information react ae Courtesy Transportation waster Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 Reporting Safely Defects to the United States Customer Assistance for Text Telephone G vemmeni iO CEEI 2 a IG erke 7 3 Reporting Safely Detects to the Canadian Customer Assistance Offices saree zerin E Government a la GM Mobility Program for Persons with Reporting Safety Defects to Disabilities Ml ya ifa eR General Motors eres diz Roadside Assistance Program EEE Y Peel irat T5 Service Publications Ordering Information a 10 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satistaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Oldsmobile 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 concemed misunderstandings can occur f your concern has not been resolved to your
154. 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 heal What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements lf You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer f you do here are some important paints 9 There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions 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 conirols Don t tow a trailer ai 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 a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 kmh and don t make starts at 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 the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save Wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the traller the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s lires Weight of the Trailer H
155. fter the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature f the gage pointer moves into the red area the light comes on and you hear a chime your engine s too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated See Engine Overheating on page 5 26 Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn your ignition on a e Hf this light comes on and stays on and you hear a chime the coolant level in your vehicle is low See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 tf the light is on along with an overheat waming you may have a serous overheating problem See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 31 listed previously Notice Damage to your engine from neglected coolant problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty See Engine Overheating on page 5 26 for information on what to do Your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada SERVICE ENGINE CY SOON United States Canada 5 Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignitio
156. g a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat POSO paracrine nrrainn FONG Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front seal Position AYAKAYAN ANA NAYA YA Ai 1 50 EME e ae NEME 1 41 Top Strap Anchor Location EEE EEE a Where to Put the Restraint o 1 41 Chime Level Adjustment cccccceccsecsteeeseessenenes 3 67 TT GEM iL Cleaning elde of YOUr VANDIE ccccrcteccnpreresrsessecsenses LE Outside of Your Vehicle 5 75 Underbody Maintenance B 78 WeatherstripS siete eye BEL DEERE teat 5 75 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 78 Pr EEE ee ne Climate Control System Outlet Adjustment Clutch Aydraullit nnns iniaa Compact Disc Messages Compact Spare PIE sessrcusssecansyy nasitene eae Control of a Vehicle 00000 esasen 4 5 Coolant Engine Gah i aoe 3 31 Heater Engine A 2 20 Low Warning Light AM 3 41 COOH Mg SYSE eiriaa esana a ed CAIRR NDER ccc vererrrerrererecssenaseqrener 3 10 Cruise Control Light a 3 36 Cupholder s gt 2 34 Current and Past Model Order Forms 7 11 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportatlon 7 7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Geri Ed Customer Assistance Ollices P S Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with DADES ae d
157. g 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 betore a tnp Windshield Washer Fluid s 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 safe trouble free trip s the tread good enough for long distance driving 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 Highway Hypnosis s 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 is 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 and the rush of the wind against the vehicie that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to youl lf it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be Injured 4 22 a lt lt lt 3 s gt gt Gem eee What can you do about highway hypnosis F
158. ge 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 yet check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank if coolant is visible but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 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 burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot system can be dangerous Plain water or engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol some other liquid such as alcohol can boil and it will burn f the engine
159. ghts and gages work as they should z S 23 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 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 don t need to add anything else 5 24 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 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 f 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 and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts
160. gine is running unless you have to f 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 FP Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Info Park P on page 2 27 if you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer on page 4 36 2 31 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The mirror can be adjusted two ways First to adjust the height of the mirror adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield Second adjust the angle of the mirror by moving the mirror to a position that allows you to see out of the back window To reduce glare from headlamps behind you move the lever toward you to the night position To return the mirror to the daytime position move the lever away from you Outside Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so 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 driver s door To adjust your passengers mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you ede mMM Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has power mirrors these controls are located on the dri
161. gularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil its 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 2 2L L4 ECOTEC Engine Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth than push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level 3400 V6 Engine The engine oil dipstick handle is yellow The dipstick on the 2 2L L4 ECOTEC engine s located at the front of the engine compartment The dipstick on the 3400 V6 engine is located at the front of the engine behind the fan See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oll several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the ail dipstick might not show the actual level 5 16 When to Add Engine Oil f the oil is at or below the MIN mark for the 2 2L L4 ECOTEC engine or below the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the 3400 V6 engine then you ll need to add at least one quart of oll Bul you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 86 Notice Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine
162. h the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to gel them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tiras 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 34 Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches Is important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks gaing by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 9 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 that does not attach to the bumper 9 Will vou have to make any holes in the hod of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch I you do than be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can gel into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 30 Din and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road
163. hbutton again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances You may select stations during reverse operation by using TUNE SEEK and SCAN 5 SIDE Press this pushbutton to play the other side of the tape AUTO EQ Automatic Equalizer Press AUTO EQ to select the desired equalization setting while playing a cassette tape The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape See AUTO EQ listed previously for more information lt SEEK gt Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for seek to k Drs me bere PAT eke Andi right a tite PEIE GII Da Sool the next or the previous selection on the tape You can skip as many as nine selections up or down on the tape Choose how many selections you want to skip then press the righi or left SEEK arrows that many times The number of selections to be skipped will appear on the display a sireni mi ilam a a sd 3 61 lt SCAN gt Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds until you hear a beep and SCAN appears on the display The tape will go to the next selection play for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning BAND Press this button to listen to the radia when a cassette tape is playing The tape will stop but remain In the player TP CD TAPE Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to t
164. he black negative cable fram the vehicle with the good battery Disconnect the red positive 4 cable from the vehicle with the good battery Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators The aim has been pre set at the factory and should need no further adjustment This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the 0 zero marks on their scales f your vehicle is damaged in an accident the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment may be necessary if it is difficult to seg lane markers for horizontal simi ar if aneaming drivers flash their hinh beams at you for vertical aim If you believe your headlamps need to be re aimed we recommend thal you take it to your dealer for service however it is possible for you to re aim your headlamps as described in the following procedure Notice To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface f necessary pads may be used on an uneven Surface The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to It The vehicle
165. he radio Prass TP CD to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening The display will show the TAPE and CD symbols amp Eject Press this button located next to the cassette tape slot to ejecl a tape Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first 3 62 Cassette Tape Messages lf an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape il could be for one of the following reasons TIGHT TAPE When this message is displayed the tape is tight and the player can t tum the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly BROKEN TAPE f this message is displayed the tape is broken Try a new tape WRAPPED When this message is displayed the tape is wrapped around the tape head Attempt to get the cassette oul Try a new tape CLEAN PLAYR Clean Player This message may also appear on the radio display to indicate that the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes bul you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and p
166. he taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be dim Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel under the defroster grill so be sure it is not covered which will cause the system to be on whenever the ignition s on The system may also be on when driving through a parking garage heavy overcast weather or a tunnel This is normal There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the DAL and the Automatic Headlamp System so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DAL and Automatic Headlamp Systems will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay To idle your vehicle with the system off set the parking brake while the ignition is off Then start the vehicle The system will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamps when you need them Headlamps Off in PARK P To turn the headlamps off when it is dark outside turn the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position In this position the parking lamps sidemarker lamps taillamps license plate lamps and instrument panel lights will be on but the headlamps will be off To tum on the headlamps along with the other lamps when t is dark outside turn the exterior lamps control to
167. hicle de nema att Mirrors E A N A EE E PENT cau are AR AR SA S EM Manual Rearview Mirror A e Windows OE OOS a Sin m ae ass Outside Remote Control Mirror 2 32 Manual Windows Bad Outside Power MITOS 0000eeeeeeerreresrz sss da Power Windows ama DAS Outside Convex Mirror 00000000 Sun Visors papiskeccietasecedsdgraceeitavanecsscceasce SAAG ATA 2 ccc scrote csc neee aaa aa veri Thett Deterrent reme EEr A erene 9 16 GIOVE BOK ceerescrerererererrerrerenenessssesedteesenmnenneh Passlock eee Luphoideris e et Starting and Operating Your Vehicta enna desta 217 Center Console Storage Area E a a New Vehicle Break In NN BVT SUNMOOP coos eceeees cist eee eee teee rede tier a Erir POSIIONS ccscsiesgaetesysesedseedesenes Vee 2 17 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 s used for the ignition and all locks When a new vehicle is delivered the key has a bar coded key tag This tag may be removed by your dealer before it is delivered Each tag has a key code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how lo make extra keys Keep the tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able
168. hole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly 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 drivers 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 9 Too much flexing 9 Too much heat gt Tire overloading 9 Bad wear 9 Bad handling gt Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following 9 Unusual wear 9 Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire t 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 at
169. hrough Flowing Water Driving with a Traller Easy Entry Saat SESS A T Electrical System Add On Equipment Fuses and Circuit Breakers Power Windows and Other Power Options wi Windshield Wiper Fuses Emergency Trunk Release Handle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance 5 81 aman ST a e 5 81 5 81 5 81 e e el A RR iy rare ood Engine Air CiganerFiller Serter Battery di Change Engine Oil Light e ey sozde RO Check and Service PRENS p Soon n Light aa yannda Goolant A Sue Coolant Heater EN iye az ssp Ep nana 220 Engine cont Coolant Temperature Gage Cooling System Inspection Engine ENED Overview ea Exhaust Eritre a d a EPER ER AAA AAEE AEETI LEY Engine Compartment Fuse Block Engine Coolant Level Check POPC Ce ee ees Engine Cooling When Traller r Towing EIN Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Level Check Silin mee lele k E Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Enhanced Traction Le kalan i kain Active Light Warming Light _ STEF EFAFA Entr Exit Lighting e iy tees Express Down Window ve eeeeeeeererereseresez Extender Safety Belt iinet herereiisiioio Exterior Lamps ee er nm m Fina dn e ooo Pp eos c bere ve Filter Ending Air Cleaner 6 sss0ssecsererererere Finding a PTY Station ADS AM and DAB
170. icle 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 and touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn g to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery Connect the other end of the negative cable al least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the ano battery and run the engine for a while 5 45 11 Try to start the vehicle that has the dead battery If it won t start after a few ties 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 Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 46 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicies do the following E Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery Disconnect t
171. ide of Your Vehicle o 5 72 Capacities and Specifications 5 86 Care of Safety Belts rae Sen Serr hs a Weatherstrips ete e a Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 5 88 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle A yen A eee af te e Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to Keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll wanl 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 Publications Ordering information on page 7 10 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 59 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Part E Maintenance Aecord on page 6 16 You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you
172. ight but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long penods in traffic Tow 4 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 N while stopped If it is sale to do so pull off the road Sit el at mr ei ged US ee lag ip engine idle 2 Tum on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 5 27 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes it the warming doesn t come back on you can drive normally lf the waming continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idie the engine for three minutes while you re parked If you still have the waming turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System When you decide its safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 2 2L L4 Engine shown 3400 V6 Engine similar A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5 28 An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can i
173. ing Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the ceathack will na to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 au c O U a lt 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 n a crash you could go into t 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 safety belt properly Head Restraints Seatback Latches For two door model vehicles the front seatbacks fold forward to let people get into the back seat The seatback latch is designed for one handed operation To fold a front seatback forward lift the seatback latch fully without pushing forward on the seatback to unlock it Then the sea
174. inning your wheels In the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle following 4 30 I NN Lr LtLtl ifi c 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 an page 4 31 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 lowing 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 rinlly i 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 low vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles
175. ion comering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and G 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 fife 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 B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Waming The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading eliher separately or in combination can cause h at buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual lire 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 to be
176. irst be Hill and Mountain Roads aware thal l can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently f you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from rirni n flat ar rallina tarraim See MA OF Ibeas le Faran agg Kerim f 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 tires 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 a steep or long 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 down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope 4 24 Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to d
177. it A The belt is twisted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt 1 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts To unlatch the bell just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Belore you close the door be sure the belt s out of the way you slam the door on il 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 belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 15 The right front passengers safety bell works lhe 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 angage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just fet the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It s vary important f
178. ition to turn the headlamps taillamps and parking lamps on and off automatically while the ignition is on by sensing how dark it is outside For more information see Automatic Headlamp System later in this section Daytime Running Lamps DRL 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 they 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 314 The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on ata reduced brightness whan the following conditions are met The ignition is on the exterior lamps control is in AUTO or the parking lamps only position the light sensor detects daytime light the parking brake is released and the shift lever is not in PARK P on vehicles with an automatic transaxle only When the DRL system is on the taillamps sidemarker lamps parking lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside your Automatic Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as t
179. justment 10 3 22 Vinyl chs a a A A AN AAAA SEEE E ETELE e Visor Vanity Mirror ELM KENAN revaNyer pane MLA RAE 2 15 akli l PE a eee setae 2 15 W Waming Lights Gages and Indicators 3 23 Wamings Hazard Warming Flashers c ccccscsescscarereeeees 4 6 Other Warning Devices auciren ikt 3 6 SHPO and SWMbOl sirssssisirsesssrsssisusrsinnacesseaianan Mil 114 E GERME EMEA e Iv Washer Fluid Low nik ae PPP eats a Washing Your Vehicle Caer eyer SEM Weatherstrip Lubrication KR A Sr LA Weight of the Trailer kepek Pet tees Se Weight of the Trailer Tongue chien renden taxa oO What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ekb per e What to Do with sedOil 5 20 Watto ENE 5 24 5 36 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 58 FSD CSI asisi a ea veces 5 59 When to Add Engine Oil eker ea eee rereesesses DOVE When to Change Engine Gil GM Oi Life System 1 9 Mhean SOB MERM RRENME ENEL PARE vans 54 When to Check and Whal to Use 5 23 d When to Check Power Steering Fluid serrre E When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking CO e ae ese ccceck teri e aman 4 42 Where to Put the Restraint Mee iri Why Safety Belts Work E E TERT 1 10 Window Mei e Ra aera RE ME E MUANES A MEMEK MM Ea RANK EN E Manual 2 14 Power 2 15 Windshield and Wiper Blades e ree aki Windshield Washer
180. key in STAAT for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from 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 with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal tur your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine warms Up 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 motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 f the engine doesn t start in 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START Do this until the engine starts As soon as it dogs let go of the key 2 19 3 f your engine still won t start or starts but then Engine Coolant H stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline g Coo eater Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for
181. lane again A simple maneuver Not necessanly 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 brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing pattems f you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better lime Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines f 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 the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance gt When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up stari o accelerate bul stay in
182. lant 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 il is hand tight 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 31 and Low Coolant Waming Light an page 3 31 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 26 SSS 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 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 r others could be badiy burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice Wf your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can ha bagil emmi Thin eth Pari nsl rust ha Baf har ee BEFAS B kiaiii y F ijid E PEE ara E covered by your warranty If 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 37 If you get an engine overheat waming with no low coolant l
183. lation However extended usage of this mode in cold or cool weather can cause window fogging ei sw m Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it bacomes 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 Warming 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 waming 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 one 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 that 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 3 23 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument pa
184. layer For additional infonmation see Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 65 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 Playing a Compact Disc With the ignition on insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing If you want to insert a CD when the ignition is off first press the eject button or the RCL knob When the disc s inserted tha CD symbol will be displayed If you select an EQ setting for your CD it will be activated each time you play a CD As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display il an error appears on the display see Compact Disc Messages later in this section 1 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release it to play the passage The display will show elapsed time 2 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton ta advance quickly within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume Helease it to play the passage The display will show elapsed time 4 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM and the track number will appear on the display Press this pushbutton again to turn off random
185. le New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better 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 Avold 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 Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towina a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch you can turn it to four different positions A OFF This is the only position from which you can Kiye ie Rey Vil an dul alic Tandanre ie shift lever must be in PARK P with the ignition in OFF to remove the key With a manual transaxle the shift lever must be in REVERSE A with the ignition in OFF to remove the key A warning chime will sound if you open the drivers door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition Notice H your key seems stuck in OFF and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service
186. le vehicle has this feature this light comes on when you need to shift to the next higher gear See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2 25 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is 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 well f the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system Inspected right away United States Canada 3 28 This light should come on briefly when you tum the ignition Key to ON If it doesn t come on then have l fixed so it will be ready to warn you If there s a problem When the ignition is on the brake system warning 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 s fully released it means you have a brake problem lf 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 t 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 pul
187. le may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if tt occurs Of course traction s reduced when walter snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions t is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced 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 s slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt lf you have the anti lock braking system remember It helps avoid only the braking skid lf you do not have anti lock then in a braking skid where the wheels are no longer rolling release enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again This restores steering control Push the brake pedal down steadily when you have to Sop suddenly As iong as ine wheels are rolling you will have steering control Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving Meas F impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue le dhe farsa eee ara llral r ta
188. lect this mode the system turns of recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode To help clear the side windows quickly while using air conditioning do the following 1 Select the bi level mode 2 Select the highest fan speed 3 Select A C 4 Select the temperature qp Defrost This mode directs most of the alr to the windshield with some air directed ta the floor outlets In this mode the system will automatically lum off recirculation and run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or in the defrost mode To help clear the windshield quickly do the following 1 Select the defrost mode 2 Select the outside air mode 3 Select the highest temperature 4 Select the highest fan speed Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger outlets located above the side instrument panel outlets To help clear the side windows quickly do the following 1 Select the floor mode e Select the outside air mode 3 Select the highest temperature 4 Select the highest fan speed Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window N REAR Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know thal the rear window defogger is activated
189. led off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light ANTI LOCK United States Canada lf your vehicle has 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 If the light stays on tum the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and tum the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on r comes on again while your re driving your vehicle needs service f tha ragular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have antifock brakes If the regular brake system waming light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Waming Light on page 3 28 earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you tum the ignition key to ON This is normal f the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so t will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System ETS this warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine lf the warning light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem lf the warming light stays on
190. lemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your vehicle has air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the alr bag system 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 Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something 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 air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past Everyone in your vehicle should wear a erefeade hal een ese SQ La an air bag for thal person ehh ar aat Pee Le ee ee ee 5 1 53 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
191. ller so there is less shitting between gears e 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 t 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 OVERDRIVE 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 iton very steep hills or in deep snow or mud f the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice lf 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 could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill 2 24 Manual Transaxle peration This is your shift pattern The cluteh must be fully pressed in when shifting a manual transaxle to ensure the tra
192. llow you to safely use it again you may re angage the cruise control See Cruise Control under Tum Signal Multifunciion Lever on page 3 7 The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can upshiit 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 an page 2 22 When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released this warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem TRAC OFF See Enhanced Traction System Waming Light an page 3 29 When this warming light is on the system will not 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 turn the system off if you prefer 4 9 To turn the system on or off press the ETS button on the center console When you turn the system off the Enhanced Traction System waming light will come on and stay on l the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off the warning light will come on and the indicator light will go off bul the system won t turn off right away It Will wait until there s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The Enhan
193. ly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLEAN PLAYR to indicate thal you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer f this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player f you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player For best results use a scrubbing action non abrasive ganing CASSENG Win paus which Scrub ine tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership 2 eo lt CLULU oOcOAacbzc gt f l Ah gt 3 65 The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape in error To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following steps 1 Tum the ignition on Tum the radio
194. ly how you ll drive it 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 different 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 rapairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle This schedule is for vehicles that 9 cary 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 34 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km sho
195. marks 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 further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Oldsmobile 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 If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual In it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22691532 A First Edition Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 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 leam 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 Its an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it 2 Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 03 02 All Rights Reserved You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Safety Warnings and Sy
196. mbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the waming These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution arsa 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 ar others could be hurt 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 wamings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with 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 reference the following topics in the Index Engine Compartment Overview
197. ment Bulbs Exterior Lamps _ Bulb Number __ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp hot a Halogen Headlamps High Beam 9005 For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer ee SS 9 N na Oy 5 51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking See Wiper Blade Check in Af Least Twice a Year on page 6 10 for more information Replacement blades come in difierent types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the wiper blade 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 For the proper type and size see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 86 5 52 ee Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting 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 pot
198. mode AUTO EQ Automatic Equalizer Press this button to select the desired equalization setting while playing a compact disc The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a compact disc See AUTO EQ listed previously for more information lt SEEK gt Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the right arrow to go to the next track If you hold this button or press it more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc lt SCAN gt Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds until you hear a beep and SCAN appears on the display The disc will go to the next irack play for a few seconds then go on to the next track SCAN and the track number will appear on the display Press this button again to stop scanning ACL Recall Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing To change the default on the display track or elapsed time 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 EL TM will appear on the display BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing TP CD Tape Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to the radio Press TP CD to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inac
199. mp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index 5 8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel container while l 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 t 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 Checking Things Under the Hood 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 5 9 Hood Release To open the hood do the following z e 1 Pull the handle located ir under the instrument panel on the driver s side of the vehicle
200. ms 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 out 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 most 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 s turned off See Retained Accessory Power under ignition Positions on page 2 17 dB Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS Press and hold the HA or MIN arrow for two seconds Then press the HR arrow until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold the MIN arrow until the correct minute appears The time may be set with the ignition on or off Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS Press and hold HR or MIN for two seconds Then press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display AM or PM 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 syn
201. n and emissian control systems a1 This system is called OBD I 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 environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light 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 If 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 and 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 3 32 This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine i
202. n 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 apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in ON tf you cannot shift oul of PARK F ease pressure on the shift lever and 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 laver See ohifting Out of Park Fi on page 2 28 later in this section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to REVERSE A 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 withoul damaging your transaxle see f You Are Stuck In Sand Mud ice or Snow on page 4 29 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting
203. nd 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 stnips of rubber start to separate from the inserts vi cam i A A AE A A A i sie Ji eee HT r 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 t try to slow down before you hit them 4 18 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 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 wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low l can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road if you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There ju
204. nd let go 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 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 t can also blow the fuse 3 18 Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle Operation lo change the current mode select one of the following pi Vent This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets tnd Bi Level This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets Some air may be directed toward the side windows Floor This mode direcis most ol the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the side windows The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost modes Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section a Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed rae Outside Air Press this button to turn the outside air mode on or off When this mode is on outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle The outside air mode can be us
205. nder on page 1 31 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 tight pull down on the buckle end of the bell as you pull up on the shoulder belt 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 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 lake belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 16 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Four Door Models Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move It down squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your
206. nds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON These lamps will also go on when you press the trunk release unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on the remote keyless entry system transmitter il equipped The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 10 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to provide an Illuminated exit Dome Lamp The switch on this lamp has three positions The ON position will tum on the light The DOOR position will turn on the light whenever a door is opened or when the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel is moved up The OFF position will shut off the lamp completely even when a door is opened Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk Battery Run Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run down protection feature designed to protect your vehicle s battery When any interior lamp trunk mirror reading lamps dome lamp or glove box Is left on when the ignition is tumed off the battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes This will avoid draining the battery To reactivate the interior lamps do one of the following Lift the driver s door handle open any door or press any remote keyless entry transmitter button if equipped press the power door lock switch press the remote trunk release or turn the lamp that was left on te off and then to en again
207. nel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle s running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it It includes indicator waming lights and gages that are explained on the follawing pages Be sure lo read about them ee a m SE tl BERBEA me S A BEHVIC ae E United States Automatic Transaxle Cluster shown Manual Transaxle and Canada Clusters similar ed Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer 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 vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer The digital odometer will read 999 999 if someone tries to tum it back You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show ihe old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it The reset button is located below the tachometer To reset the iip odometer to zero press and
208. ng items in the trunk Pena isa sf ihr more i trnk ralssca Persjan ard Fi iat PE wru es a F rn a ar handle could damage it There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside 2 13 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 Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows use the window crank to open and close each window 2 14 Power Windows if your vehicle has power window switches they are located on the armrest on the driver s door n addition each passenger door has a window switch Express Down Window The drivers window switch has an express down feature This switch is labeled AUTO Press the rear of the switch slightly down and the driver s window will open a small amount If the rear of the switch is pressed all ihe way down the window will go all the way down Te stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch Window Lockout On four door models the driver s power window controls also include
209. njure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 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 surface The coolant level should be at or above 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 elsa n the cooling system RR 5 29 Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned 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 lf there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running f they arent your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty 5 30 Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant f 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 Dama
210. nly 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 of 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 conditians the fluid and filter do not require changing Notice We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON lIl because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON Il is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 5 22 Manual Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss lf a leak occurs take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have il repaired as soon as possible You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your oll changed See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 for the proper fluid to use Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is sell adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir s filled with hydraulic clutch fluid lt is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system
211. nsaxle is fully in gear 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 are going less feat TT eek PO Lee hi IF kree arm rer be a eel nbn Has ina le pil pe re y PRAM r Tatt DANLA AO i RE B e a stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST 1 put the shift lever into NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 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 clutch 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 NEUTRAL Use this position when you start or idle your engine REVERSE R To back up press down the clutch pedal and lift up on the ring on the shift lever to shift into REVERSE A Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal Notice Shift into REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped Shifting into REVERSE R while your vehicle is mo
212. nsaxle or when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h if your vehicle has a manual transaxle If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running have that person use the door lock When the door is closed again it will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches about 5 mph 8 km h You can also program all doors to automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved to PARK P on vehicles with an automatic transaxle or to REVERSE A on vehicles with a manual transaxle when the key s tumed to OFF Customizing the Automatic Door Locks One of four operating modes may be selected and programmed by the driver on vehicles with an automatic transaxle Mode 1 All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P The doors will remain locked unless manually unlocked or the lock button is pressed All doors will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P and the key is tumed to OFF Mode 2 This mode is only available on vehicles equipped with a remote keyless entry transmitter All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P Automatic driver s door only unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P and the key is turned to OFF Mode 3 All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK Ph No automatic door unlock Mode 4 No automatic door lock or unlock One of the four sparat og modes may be Selected and a m insake Mod
213. nst 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 problem is for people never lo 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 s some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed 9 The drinkers body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of ime E has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According ta the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml battles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking throe 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 if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 mi of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC ievel 4 3 There is a gender differance too
214. nt Overview on page 5 i2 ior more information on location To check or replace the engine air cleanerfilter do the following 1 Remove the screws that hold the cover on 2 Lift off the cover 3 Check or replace the engine air cleaner tilter 4 Put the cover back on tightly Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Par A Scheduled Maintenance Services an page 6 4 A CAUTION 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 If 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 B a Automatic Transaxle Fluid t 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 or service center when you have your ail changed Change both the fluid and filler every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mai
215. nt panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index 2 11 Remote Trunk Release Press the remote trunk release button located on the driver s door to release the trunk lid Make sure the remote trunk release lockout feature is not activated Also the remote trunk release will only work when either the ignition is off the parking brake s engaged or the vehicle speed is less than e mph 3 kmh M3 Remote Trunk Release Lockout The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid mounted ta the trunk lid latch To tum the lockout on slide the switch all the way to the left ON To tum the lockout off slide the switch all the way to the right OFF When the lockout is on the remote trunk release switch on th drivers door will not release the trunk lid However the trunk lid can still be opened with the key but not with the remote keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle has this feature Emergency Trunk Release Handle Trap Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your trunk you can order a trap resistant trunk kit fram your dealer This kit includes a modified trunk latch a lighted release handle and seatback tethers for vehicles with folding rear seatbacks See your dealer for additional information Notice The emergency trunk release handle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securi
216. ntl you hear the number of chimes that matches the mode you want The mode you selected is now set Rear Door Security Locks f your vehicle is a four door model it has rear door security locks that help prevent passengers fram opening the rear doors from the inside The switch is located on To use the security locks do the following 1 Move the switch up 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing to the other rear door 2 10 the inside of the rear door The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened fram the inside when this feature is in use If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on do the following 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adulis or alder children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To cancel a rear door lock do the following 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open it from the outside 2 Move the switch down 3 Do the same to the other rear door The rear doors will now work normally Lockout Protection Lockout protection is intended to provide enhanced security and convenience This feature prevents a driver who has left the keys in the ignition from locking the doors using the power door locks while any door is open To ov
217. nts an EE Part A Scheduled Maintenance Saniices pee 6 4 Part B Owner Checks and Services tosses OO Part G Periodic Maintenance inspections essere G13 Part D Recommended Fluids and SUT hy For ge Smeg lon eLearn er ae ae ae 6 15 Part E Maintenance Record AKER rats 6 16 Scheduled Maintenance EE 5 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal eer ER peed ene LEAs 6 13 Throttle System Inspection ee ee i Using Your a B 4 Your Vehicle and the Environment serer Oe Maintenance When Trailer Leek cee ei 4 42 Making Turns AE IEA ELER cerez mi E a Malfunction Indicator r Light TEA temin 3 31 Manual Seats Pere Seer Mere 1 2 Manual mae e S 2 18 e a ep a aan gaara ue Mareen a ae 5 22 Operation e259 Manual Transaxle Check 6 10 Manual Windows 2 14 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 5 Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and WS Virgin Islands e ime rissesz f 4 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirer 2 32 Outside Convex Mirror cescescsneerssescsenes 2 33 Outside Power Mirrors 2 33 Outside Remote Control Mirror 2 32 Naw Vehicle Br ak ln i e 2 17 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Ki 5 88 Odometer 3 25 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Gil Change Engine Gil e 3 35 El RE a yi Low Oil Level aE elim
218. o all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear possible Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane 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 You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Winter Driving Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter Here are some tips for winter driving outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red Have your vehicle in good shape tor winter gain ano a Coupe Gi fenective warming thangles And if PER you will be driving under severe conditions include a You may want to put winter emergency supplies in small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of your trunk burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle e 4 25 Driving on Snow or Ice
219. o 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 Notice Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare f you try to pul a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the Spare 5 68 EEE Storing the Flat 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 Store the fiat tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place the tire in the compartment then secure the adapter and wing nut Place the cover and the nut on A Nul E Wrench top of the flat tire Store the jack and the wrench in the B Cover F Jack foam tray CG Wing Bolt G Tool Tray D Adapter H Flat Tire nmm 5 69 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 71 Store th compact spare tire and tools
220. o may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt 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 f your seat adjuster wont work after a crash the special part of the safety bell thal goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced lf an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See Supplemental Restraint System SAS on page 1 53 5 NOTES 62 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys g zetimini sre een Starting Your ENG NE s eersrsserartenesessenanansssessre nen A Remote Keyless Entry System KA ea a Engine Coolant Heater 110004041 220 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation RE Automatic Transaxle Operation Eae Doors and Locke Oa a i 2 7 Manual Transaxle imei T sase EE Door Locks inde ery a tie sae a e Dac Er Parking E KRAM ei pese gee Power Door Lock EE E E ORO 2 8 shifting Into Park F igeseeuraeycepidaak eek ih eee Delayed Locking sccresssseneresesesesesseensees 2 8 Shifting Out of Park P T Programmable Automatic Parking Your Vehicle Key Removal 2 29 Door Locks oT ree emer Parking Over Things That Bum ae e Rear Door Security LOCKS been 2 10 Engine Exhaust se 230 Lockout Protection MR ea een ei 5 11 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 30 a Your Ve
221. o work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player The longer side with the tape visible should face to tha right If the ignition is on but the radio is off the tape can be inserted and will begin playing If you hear nothing but a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press the eject button located next to the cassette tape slot to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOLUME POWER AUDIO AUTO EQ and the SEEK controls just as you do for the radio The display will show TAPE and an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the tape Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted f you want to insert a tape while the ignition is off first press the button with the eject symbol on it or thea RCL knob ii an error appears On tne radio display the tape wont play because of an error See Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 REV Reverse Press this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly Press l again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses You may select stations during reverse operation by using TUNE SEEK and SCAN 2 FWD Forward Press this pushbutton to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press this pus
222. 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 When Should an Air Bag Inflate An alr bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the systems designed threshold level your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 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 this range lf your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant 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 Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near frontal impacts What Makes an Air Bag Inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects thal the vehicle is in a crash The sensing sys
223. ock control system You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in ON See Automatic Transaxie Operation on page 2 22 lf you cannot shift out of PARK F ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK Pi 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 If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift oul of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY 2 Apply and hold the regular brake until the end of Step 5 Shift to NEUTRAL N Start the vehicle Shift to the drive gear you want Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can min EB Parking Your Vehicle Key Removal Before leaving your manual transaxle model vehicle fully press the clutch pedal in move the shift lever into REVERSE AR and firmly apply the parking brake Once the shift lever has been placed in REVERSE A with the clutch pedal pressed in you can turn 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 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 29 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It s bette
224. ols to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission contral equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you trom getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly 3 33 Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD on board diagnostic system determines that critical emission 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 run 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 OBD system readiness see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Light if you have a low engine oil pressure problem this light will stay on after you start your engine or come on and you will hear a chime when you are driving This indicates that your engine is n
225. ome on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two limes you stap for fuel It is possible thal if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and al this time the system meetin eed t in alem ipmnactant fa rhask smiir rll L dfar Pada Bi bai SPARS dpe ee gaa OP ek r regularly and keep it at the proper level f the system s ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last oll change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed 5 19 How to Reset the Change Oil Light The GM Oil Lifa Systam calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use Anytime your oil is changed reset the system so it can calculate when the next oll change is required lf a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL light being turned on reset the system After changing the engine oil the system must be reset To reset the oil life indicator do the following steps 1 With the ignition key in ON a short time after tuming off the engine press the RESET button located In the driver s side instrument panel fuse block See Instrument Panel Fuse Block under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 81 2 When the CHANGE OIL light starts to flash press and hold th
226. omer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 indicates content with explicit language Updating encryption code The encryption code in your receiver is being updated and no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds Your system is functioning correctly but you are in a lacation thal is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Updating No Signal Loss of signal Your radio system E acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavall Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned available Tune to another station f this station was one Ol your presets you may need to choose another station for that 7 _ preset button No Into Artist Name Feature not available No Info Song Program Title not avallable Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Loading AM This channel is not currentiy in service Tune to another channel 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 channel Your system is working properly 3 45 XM Radio Messages cont d Radio Display ce Message Action Requi
227. on your vehicle s dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far its been driven It could fail suddenly and cause a crash f you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains lf your vehicle has P225 50R16 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 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 them on the front tires Notice tf your vehicle has a tire size other than P225 50R16 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S 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 If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them
228. ontrol systems 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 the brake or accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want l lo go and slow down Speed limil 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 accelerale until you are oul of the curve and then accelerate gently 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 find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you 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 bul unless you have anti
229. or each pushbutton RDS and DAB Messages ALERT Alert warns of local or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALEAT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is muted or a Cassette tape or compact disc is playing If the cassette tape or compact disc player is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all ADS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message INFO will appear on the display Press this button to sas the message The message may display the artist and song title call in phone numbers etc f 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 fepeaicuiy A new y vup Ul wurds 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 34 57 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
230. or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Alsa see Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 9 4 5 Braking Braking action involves perception ime and reactian time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction me Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second Bul thats only an average t 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 So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 2 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 mi That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether ifs pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicl 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
231. or rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more offen in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 548 Lap Shoulder Belt 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly f the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull on the latch plate lo make sure l S secure 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you se atia p Don t let it get twisted kira is not ong mapon see prs xtender on page 1 31 Make sure the release The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt button on the buckle is positioned so you would be across you vary quickly If this happens let the belt able to unbuckle the safety beli quickly if you go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the bell varhad ia across you more slowly 1 24 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle and of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 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
232. ors Delayed Locking This feature will allow the driver to delay the actual lacking of the vehicle This feature will not operate if the key is left in the ignition See Lockout Protection an page 2 17 later in this section When the lower part of the driver s power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed fram the ignition and the driver s door open three chimes will be heard The doors will not lock Seven seconds after the driver s door has been closed all of the doors will lock and the parking lamps will flash The horn will also chirp if the hom chirp feature ls enabled See Programmable Hom Chirp listed previously for more information If the driver opens another door before the seven seconds are up the doors will not lock until seven seconds have elapsed after the last door is closed 2 6 If the lower part of the power door lock switch is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle or the lock symbol button on the remote keylass entry transmitter is pressed the doors will lock immediately If the power door lock switch s pressed to unlock the doors will not lock automatically Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle has a feature thal allows you to program your power door lacks to automatically lock and unlock under certain conditions You can program your vehicle to have all of the doors lock when you move your shift lever out of PARK P to REVERSE A if your vehicle has an automatic tra
233. ot receiving enough oil The engine could be low on oil r could have some other oil problem Have it fixed immediately When the ignition is on but the engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show you l is working but the light will go out when the engine is running If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the bulb Have it fixed right away 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 Low Oil Level Light If your vehicle is equipped with a 3400 V6 engine then you will have a LOW OL tight in your instrument panel cluster This light will come on briefly when you start your vehicle lf the light stays on after starting your vehicle r comes on and chimes while you are driving your engine ail level should be checked Prior to checking the oil level be sure your vehicle has been shut off for several minutes and is on a level surface Check the oil level on your dipstick and bring it to the proper level See Engine Oi on page 5 75 A iabe LOW OIL i on steep grades ee ee ees ee unula mz an bcd ii et d Poo iii pa J The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during
234. ou aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index 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 Theff Deterrant Feature Non ADS Radios on page 3 64 or ihet Geterent Feature ADS Radios on page 3 04 5 41 Jump Starting Notice lf the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be If your battery has run down you may want to use damaged another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to stan your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the elecirical systems Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous To avold the possibility of the vehicles rolling set because the parking brake firmiy 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 F or a manual transaxle in ignite NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake They contain enough electricity to burn you Notice Hf you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered b i
235. ou complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a tum or a lane change if the arrows flash rapidly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal Ifa bulb is bumed out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a tum check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 81 3 8 Turn Signal On Chime f your tum signal is left on for more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km a chime will sound at each flash of the tum signal To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamps On Reminder If you open the drivers door and tum off the ignition while leaving the lamps on you will hear a warning chime Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam push the turn signal multitunction lever away fram you When the high beams are on a light on the Instrument panel cluster will come on if the ignition is in ON To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam pull the turn signal lever toward you Flash to Pass Feature This feature lets you usa your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you thal you want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you until the high beam headlamps came on then release the lever to lum them off Windshield Wipers
236. our vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception If your vehicle is purchased in Canada and driven into the United Stated the DAB radio antenna system will not function DAB radio reception is available in Canada only The performance of your DAB antenna may be affected if your sunroof is open Chime Level Adjustment Chime level adjustment is only available on ADS radios The radio is the vehicle chime producer The chime is produced from the drivers 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 displaved on the radio To change back to the default or normal setting press and hold pushbutton 6 again The chime level will change from the loud level fo normal and NORMAL will be displayed Each time the chime volume is changed three chimes will sound as an example of the new volume selected Removing the radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime module will disable vehicle chimes 3 67 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Defensive Driving ZE RL a k gli ape i GER ENE A A Akil m ee ve i 4 2 Control of a Vehicle Set EEE 4 5 Braking ET CP To Te eer 4 6 Enhanced Traction System ET Serre tat Tr ee Steering
237. our dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody f these are not removed accelerated corrasion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection Al least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of 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 atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small iregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first 9 78 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials Interior and exterior polishing cloth Tar and Road Oil Removes tar road oil and Remover asphali Chrome Cleaner
238. ous 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 Do 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 s in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Balt Raminder Light on page 3 26 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If 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 But most crashes are in between n many of them people who buckle 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 n most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you g as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seal on wheels Put someone on it Get il up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something n a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrumen
239. ow heavy can a trailer safely be lt should never weigh more than 1 000 lbs 450 kg But even that can be too heavy t 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 Oldsmobile Customer Assistance P O Box 33171 Detroit Ml 48232 5174 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H gP7 4 37 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because ii 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 that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 34 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity 4 38 If you re using a weight carrying hitch or a weight distributing hitch the trailar tongue A should weigh 10 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weig
240. pare 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 Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the 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 ine piaces where NE wheei aiiaches io ine 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 if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 17 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nul by hard until the wheel is held against the hub j 5 67 12 Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 13 Tighten the wheel nuts 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 f you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop 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 Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead t
241. pts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight Warranty repairs your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rantal vehicle you obtained at actual cost up to a maximum of 530 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 ara 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 possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental 7 8 Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bumper warranty coverage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitied Warranty and Owner Assistance Information umished 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 personnal Canadian Vehicles For warranty r
242. pushbutton RDS and DAB 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 r a compact disc is playing f the compact disc player is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations 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 do s 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 f no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display For DAB Canada only if your radio is equipped with DAB when the TRAF button is pressed DAB does not seek to a station that broadcasts traffic DAB only checks the current frequency for traffic support
243. quivalent age 5 15 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 LM Uptikieen Washer solvent or Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No U S 12345347 in Canada 10953517 or equivalant DOT 3 brake fuid Usage Power Steering System Fluid Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 1052884 in Canada 993294 or equivalent Manual DEXRON I Automatic Transmission Transaxle o Fluid l _ Automatic DEXRON II Automatic Transmission Transaxle Fluid Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Secondary Part No U S 12346293 In Canada Latch Pivots 992723 or equivalent or lubricant spring Anchor meeting requirements of NLGI 2 and Release Category LB or GC LB Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No U S 12345579 in Canada 1974984 or equivalent Weatie reir ip Conditioning 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
244. r electrical connection at the same time During your tip check occasionally to be sure thal the load is secure and that the lamps and any traller 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 4 40 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 return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move thal hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the might 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 turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicla may need a different tum signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your
245. r not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know 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 e Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 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 Your vehicle was damaged in a 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 carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park ina garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into Winter Driving in the Index your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately 2 30 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 en
246. re No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel Your system is working properly No Info No Text Infonnational message available 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 Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label if you tune to channel 0 you will see this message channel 0 alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate your service Radio 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 hardware failure Chk XMAevr Hardware tailure 50 No text or informational messages are available al this time on this channel Your system is working properly Unknown f this message does not clear within a short period of time your receiver may have a fault Consult with your retail location Playing a Compact Disc With the ignition on insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should
247. reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on your steenng wheel Tilt Wheel A tit wheel 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 your vehicle The lever that allows you to tilt the steenng wheel is located on the left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the stearing column includes the following Tum and Lane Ghange Signals Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Flash to pass For information on the exterior lamps See Exierior Lamps on page 3 13 later in this section 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 turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will retum automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the tum or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until y
248. ren and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q what are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will Children who are up against or very close to be used any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used CAUTION Continued in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards 1 36 The rastraint manufacturers instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for 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
249. rm Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare lires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production 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 8Syuleieniz and ad il rai Genelia Wold Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards 5 57 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government 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 performance 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 practic s and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified goverment 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 not include accelerat
250. rn the ignition to ON SERVICE VEHICLE SOON it wiil stay on or come on and a chime will sound if it Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have detects a problem on the vehicle such as a Daytime left when the ignition is on When the indicator nears Running Lamps DRL or an automatic headlamp empty the light will come on and you will hear a chime system malfunction lf this happens see your dealer as You still have a little fuel left but you should get soon as possible more soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full Fuel Gage t takes a litte 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 The indicator moves a litle when you turn a corner r speed up The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the United States Canada ignition See m ee a3 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 syste
251. s would not he covered hu unur warranty Dolly Towing To tow your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and a dolly do the following 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly in Put the vehicle in PARK Pi for automatic transaxles and NEUTRAL for manual transaxles Set the parking brake and then remove the key For manual transaxle vehicles the shift laver must be in REVERSE A before removing the key Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing Release the parking brake 4 33 Loading Your Vehicle Te TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT FAT CTR RA TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING amp GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE ATG PSL KPa FRT RR SPA F TIRES ARE HOT ADD PS 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL I INFORMATION 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 the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It 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 cargo and all nonfactory installed options 4 34 im gt we A f MFO
252. s not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been 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 e Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serous damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed e Avoiding hard accelerations e Avoiding steep uphill grades f you are towing a trailar reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible f the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so Stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait al least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is 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 lf the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you r
253. s Ga Al ai 7 5 Reporting Satety Defects to General Motors er 7 9 Reporting Safety Defecis to the Canadian G vemmeni ass PO Reporting Safety Detects to the United States G vemmenli OO Customer Assistance Information cont Roadside Assistance Program 5 eed EN Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks 2 9 DAB Radio 4 65 Daytime Running Lamps ORI 3 14 Defensive Driving delileri ekimle e FT E Detogging and Detrosting ME A Ka s Delayed Headlamps 4ss ee sas GOT Delayed Locking es EB Dinghy Towing 4 32 Doing Your Own Service Work Bed Dolly Towing Se E RNs Kv Dome LAMP eaeeereaaamaessni 3 16 Door Delayed LOCKING cecccseeeeereeetees ee Lacks kelli ei D z e aaa erer tf Power Door Locks ATITA narren eee Programmable Automatic Boor Locks rr DO Rear Security Locks a 2 10 Driver Position Safety Balt cccccseresesererenereeessseeee S B oixM Way Power beat pe 1 3 Driving At Night wee 415 City 420 Defensive e e Driving aed Drunken n 42 Freeway asim Wel Hill and Mountain Roads REE O Se In Rain and on Wet Roads AM ee EM a WHORES er yer Pier 4 25 Driving On Grades varana Driving on Snow or lce TAT n Driving Through Deep Standing Water 4 19 Driving T
254. s a continental U S based satellite radio service that 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 is reguired in order to receive the AM service For more information contact EM M at www xmradia com or call 1 B00 852 XMXM 9696 Digital Audio Broadcast DAB Canada Only DAB is a Canadian land based radio service that offers digital quality audio and text information including song title artist name traffic weather emergency announcements and more Digital Audio Broadcast transmission services are currently available in Toronto Montreal Vancouver Ottawa and Windsor In fringe areas signals may be interrupted by buildings trees and other obstructions Additional services will be added in the future For current DAB coverage and other information consult the GM Canada website at www gmeanada com your dealer or call 1 800 263 3777 Playing the Radio POWER Press this knob to turn the system on and off VOLUME Turn the knob to increase or to decrease Volume 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 al the desired level Press this button to select MIN MED or MAX Each higher choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds
255. s sesine 2 12 Remote Trunk Release Lockout 2 12 Removing the Flat Tire and lella the opara YUM Bary ane ykan ren EO Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Ke EDA 5 63 Replacement Bulbs Seta So Replacing Brake System Parts am Replacing Restraint ane Parts After a Crash BREM N NE tezi Reporting Safety Defects a E se 160 Canadian Government 7 9 General Motors wi PD United States Government jiannn Too Restraint System Check ee Ke e 6 10 Checking Your Restraint Systems A la Replacing Restraint System Parts After a a e a em e E eE Ne e PE 1 60 Restraint Systems 4 2 e e NN 1 60 Restraint Systems conl a 4 ge PAME PDR niye ece NUMAN 1 60 Restraints Head R SNT ESE Retained Accessory Power RAP Ser TERE Ni 2 18 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 23 Roadside ASSISTANCE Program saian 7 5 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out e 4 30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 30 S Safely Beli Reminder Light sesrisersisrirrrereeerrrerrenr er A Safety Belts Care of em eee Center Rear Passenger Position ii 1 27 Driver Position Perera is Erie How to Wear Safety Belts Properly a TETIT 1 14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adulis an 1 29 Pear Seat PASSE ETE TP rreran 1 23 Right Front Passenger Position
256. sary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow 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 right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your tum 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 are 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 f you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit ee SE ee 4 2 4 The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested f you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes YOU can easily drive in s your vehicle ready for a long trip f you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before startin
257. signed for country jazz talk pop rock and classical program types 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 Press the knob above the AUDIO button to extend il hen turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers To adjust fade between the front and the rear speakers press and release the AUDIO button until FAB appears on the display Press the knob above the AUDIO button to extend it then turn the knob to move he sound to the front and the rear speakers Pressing and holding the AUDIO button for at least two seconds will retum all tone settings including bass and treble to flat Finding a PTY Station RDS XM and DAB To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the P TYPE button PTY will be displayed on the screen 2 Select a catagory by turning the P TYPE 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 3 46 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 f PTY times out and is no longer on the display go back to Step 1 SCAN You c
258. smoother the disc should play its very hot When the temperature retums to normal the disc should play 9 The dise is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid f so wait about an hour and try again if 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 dez Radio with CD Up Level Radio Data System RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information 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 fram these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio statian 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 RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the 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 AM Radio Satellite Service USA Only XM is a
259. ssary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Pan De Recommended Fluids and Lubricants an page 6 15 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals 5 36 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be 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 freezing See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location Adding Washer Fluid Your vehicle has a low washer fluid telltale that will come on in the instrument panel cluster when the washer fuid is low see Low Washer Fluid Warming Light on page 3 36 for more information The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment towards the front of the vehicle Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full N 5 37 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 thre
260. st isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice lf you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come n 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 If 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 lf 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 ciear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray 9 Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tiras on page 5 53 4 19 4 20 One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase
261. 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 lf 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 seconds when you tum the ignition key to ON f the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light The charging system light will come on when you tum on the ignition but the engine s not running as a check to show you if is working When the engine is running the light should go oul lf it stays on or comes on while you are driving and you hear a chime you may have a problem with the electrical charging system It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery f you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to tum off all your accessories such as the radio es a Dt m J27 Up Shift Light If your manual transax
262. t Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place To raise or lower the power lift seat hold the switch located on the outboard side of the drivers seal up or down Rear Seats To raise the seatback push the seatback up to return it to its original position A Push and pull on the seatback to make sure l is latched Rear Seat Operation securaly in the fully upright postion Folding the Seatback lf your vehicle has this feature do the following 1 Pull the r lease straps located in the trunk The right strap operates the passengers side rear split seat The lett strap operates the driver s side rear split seat 2 Fold the seatback down from the inside of the vehicle 1 8 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 belts 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 beli 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 In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that vour nasaanmare halte are fastened properly too It is extremely danger
263. t in Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or remote keyless entry system if your vehicle is equipped with this Door Locks feature If your vehicle has remote keyless entry you can only use your key to unlock the driver s side door Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle won t open it 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 mhar marmanant intiriae Ar suan rlasih f ear meli i i el oe lala E eki A TA vebi l From me insae YOU can ICR OF UNIOCK Ine Joor Dy irom heat stroke Always lock your vehicle moving the manual lever forward or rearward 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 Power Door Locks With the power door locks you can lock or unlock all of the doors on your vehicle using the driver s or front passengers door lock switch Press the bottom of the switch to lock all of the doors Press the top of the switch to unlock all of the do
264. t panel Guestions and Answers About Safety Belts Q Won t be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt At You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety beli even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should have to wear safety belts or the safety belts AS 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 saleiy belis nui Wisikau ul lei Evgiy ali Gay 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 With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time ta stan You ston over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 13 O if 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 thal isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesnt protect you from things beyond your control
265. tback will fold forward Push the seatback to its original position and the seatback will lock If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the euntesint i i rontraint is closest te the ton of your head This RS MLa 2 abe LANE Uk position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Easy Entry Seat For two door model vehicles the right front seat of your vehicle makes l easy for people to get n and out of the rear seat 1 Fold the right front seatback forward by lifting the seatback latch fully 2 The seat will slide forward to allow someone to get into the rear seat area 3 Push the seatback upright to lock it and slide the seat fully rearward to lock it 4 Adjust the seat to the desired position 5 The front passenger should try to move the seat to make sure the seat is locked into place lf the easy entry right front seat 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 Power Lift Seat If your vehicle has this feature to move the power lift seat forward or rearward pull up on the lever located under the front of the driver s seat to unlock i
266. tection Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline In Canada look for the Suto Makers Choice label on the pump Canada Only 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 specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may tum on see Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 31 and your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs retum to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis if it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not 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 ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your arsa to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines
267. tem triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in roni gi ine nghi ironi passenger 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 Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupants upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side 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 collisions What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passengers bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch 1 57 There will be some smoke and dust coming fram the Air b
268. ter seats have a shoulder belt positioner and A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 39 O How do child restraints work A A child restraint system is any device designed for Use in a motor vehicle to restrain seat or position children A built in child restraint system is 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 beli system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraints hamess system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the infant s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch The five paint hamess system has two shoulder straps two hip straps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests law against the child s body A shelf or armresi iype shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side 1 40 When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle f it is m will have a label saying that It meets federal mo
269. the AUTO or headlamp position Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature will continue to iluminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the key is turned to OFF then the headlamps will automatically turn off To override the 20 second delayed headlamp feature while it s active turn the turn signal multifunction lever up one position and then back ta AUTO Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature the button for your fog lamps is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel beside the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel When using the fog lamps the ignition must be on as well as the parking lamps or the low beam headlamps Press the button to tum the fog lamps on An indicator light on the button will glaw when the fog lamps are on Press the button again to turn the fog lamps off TS mog lamps win Wunmi Gil wine reve ie yi bizi headlamps are turned on When the high beams are turned off the fog lamps will come on again 3 15 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness ol the instrument panel lights The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Move the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights and down to dim them Entry Exit Lighting When you lift the driver s door handle or open any door the lamps inside your vehicle will go on These lamps will fade out after about 10 seco
270. the brief period between when the key is on and the engine is cranking It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off for a considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan Change Engine Oil Light The CHANGE OIL light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine If the light doesn t come on have it serviced CHANGE OIL lf the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after you start the engine have the oil changed To reset the CHANGE OIL light see Engine Oil on page 5 15 3 35 Security Light This light will came on when you tum the key to ON and will stay on until the vehicle starts SECURITY If you re driving and the security light comes on and remains on your Passlock system s not working properly Your vehicle is nol protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Cruise Control Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever you sel your cruise control if equipped CRUISE 3 36 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light United States Canada This light will come on briefly when you tum on the ignition It will also stay on or come on and a chime will sound if the windshield washer fluid reservoir s less than one third full Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on briefly when you tu
271. the clip Tum the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed Safety Belt Extender if the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use IL Bul if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order It take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be lang 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 1 31 Child Restraints O What is the proper way to wear safety belts Ac ff possible an older child should wear a Older Children lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap beli should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over ihe abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat 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 safety belts properly Older children who have outgrown booster seats
272. the hash mark Repeat this procedure until the level remains constant at the hash mark for al least five minutes 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 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 Power Steering Fluid GEN L A z S DEX COOL Pas Hep gt A O VS DUNAS N Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated Seg your dealer I necessary NN SE EA f When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect ther 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 tor reservoir location How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn 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 FULL COLD mark H nece
273. the next track If you hold either button or press it more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc lt SCAN gt Press and hold either arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN and the track number appear on the display and you hear a beep The disc will go to the next track play for a few seconds than go on to the next track Press either arrow again to stop scanning ACL Recall Push this knob to see how long the current track has been playing To change the default Gn ihe display iach Gr Sapsec ting puan ine 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 EL TM will appear on the display BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening 3 51 CD Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio The CD symbol will appear on the display 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 CD If this message appears on the radio display and the disc comes out it could be for one ol the following reasons You re driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the disc should play
274. the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes lo move into the other lane If the way is clear to 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 to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity gt f other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle walt your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front 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 just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is Try not to pass more than one 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 th
275. the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 78 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 to 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 water to enter your vehicle 5 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a ar washing soap to 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 from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 78 Your vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that 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 m
276. them Do not pry off wheel covers or center caps that have plastic wheel nut caps 2 Remove the wheel cover or center cap The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 3 lf your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap without plastic wheel nul caps gently pry on the edge of the plastic wheel trim to remove it from the wheel to find the wheel nuts 46 em 46 emi Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel 5 Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits nuts Don t remove them yel firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearesi the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you A CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up 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 Raise the vehicle by tuming the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well 7 Remove all of the wheel nuts B Remove the flat fire 9 Remove any rust of diri from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and s
277. 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 5 54 Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 500 km 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 It is Time for New Tires on page 5 56 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 59 for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation i the most important See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services In Section 6 for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation 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 Specifications on page 5 86 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
278. these underhood checks al each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary Seg Engine Oil on page 5 15 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 36 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 on page 5 53 for further details Cassette Deck Service Ciban casselig Gack Gieaning should pe done every 50 hours of tape play See Audio System s on page 3 38 for further details At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety bell reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates r tractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts f you see anything that might keep a safety belt 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 Insp
279. tive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening The display will show the TAPE and CD symbols 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 S pressed first Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the radio display and the disc comes out t could be 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 l so wait about an hour and try again If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason ry a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be comected contact your dealer f your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem 3 64 Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios THEFTLO K is designed to discourage theft of your radio The feature works automatically by leaming 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 fealure works automatically by
280. tment fuse block is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment near the battery gd Fuse in amp Relays 10 11 12 13 14 15 Usage Ignition Switch Right Electrical Canter Fog Lamps Radio Body Function Control Module Interior Lamps Left Electrical Genter Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps Body Function Control Module Cluster Climate Control System Anti Lock Brakes Left Electrical Center Power Seats Power Mirrors Door Locks Trunk Release Audio Amplifier Remote Keyless Entry Not Used Ignition Switch Cooling Fan 1 Usage Rear Defog Not Used Starter Cooling Fan 1 HVAC Blower Climate Control Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan Relays 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Fuses E e F a3 30 37 3 39 40 Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Automatic Headlamp System Automatic Headlamp System Hom Daytime Running Lamps DRL Usage Spare Fuse Holder Rear Defog Accessory Power Outlets Cigarette Lighter Generator Not Used Air Gonditioning Compressor Body Function Control Module A l malic rar saki Powertrain Control Module PCM Anti Lock Brakes ABS Fuses di 42 43 45 46 47 44 49 50 51 ne an 96 S7 Usage Ignition System Back Up Lamps Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Horn PEM Parking Lamps Climate Control System Alr Conditioning Canister Vent Valve Exhaust Oxygen Sensors Fuel Pump Injectors Not
281. to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Backglass Antenna Your AM FM antenna is integrated with your rear window defogger located in the rear window Be sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception Notice Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Because this antenna is built into your rear window there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals It you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antenna There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception 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 DAB Radio Antenna System Your DAB antenna is located on the roof of y
282. to have one made easily using this tag f you need a NeW Ney G v your Gears tor ine Goren Key Coos See Aoadside Assistance Program on page 7 5 for more information Notice Your vehicle has a number of new 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 Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the Keyless entry system operates ona radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 This device complies with ASS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions i i This device May noi Cause intenerence anu 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or moditications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or i
283. tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work al lf you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 10 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you whal should be checked and when l 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 department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products necessary to help keep your vehicle propery 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 record and keep track of the maintenance performed on your vehicle Keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs 6 3 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter Also listed 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 exact
284. tor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the bell 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 that 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 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 therefore recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seal including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat 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 ina lh ori milin You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat
285. ulated that oil lite has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL light will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the cil life system may not indicate that an oll change is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be etiied sf east Shree p Vepa ote are ee Seren musi be reset It is alsa important to check your Gil regularly and keep it at the proper level 6 5 If the system s ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last oll change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Ol an page 5 15 for information on resetting the system After the services are performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service on the maintenance record pages in part E of this schedule An Emission Control Service 7 500 Miles 12 500 km 0 Rotate tires See Tire inspection and Aolation on page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote f 3 Rotate tires See Tire inspection and Rotation on page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See
286. uld be cleaned offen GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 78 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 nat 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 clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be raquirad See Part D Recammender Fiuids and Lubricants on page 6 15 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish s to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of
287. uld 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 9 and Par C Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6 73 Footnotes t The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify fhe emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to fhe completion of the vehicle s usetul life We however urge that ail recommended maintenance services be performed af the indicated intervals and the Hid Eid iLE ve recurueu A good time lo cheek your brakes is during lire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 6 14 Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System or every 12 months whichever occurs first Reset the system Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oll is changed When the system has calc
288. uld 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 state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate 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 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 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 and older children but not for young children and Infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young child
289. unk lid Part O tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly f 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 It should be parked on a level surtace 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 26 if necessary 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 Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if around the vehicle the vehicle begins to move a Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular 3 With the engine off turn the key to the ON position brake See Parking Brake on page 2 26 if but don t start the engine Without applying the necessary regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever De mot use the accelerator pedal and be ready to ee pe t moves oul of PARK Pi your vehicle needs service turn off the engine immediately if tt starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should wark only in PARK P or NEUTRAL M if the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 5 11 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and
290. 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 stap 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 4 39 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favonte stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Tum the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select AM FM1 or FM2 a 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 or 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 TRE Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep Banda zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position
291. 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 2 2L L ECOTEC Engine 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal tum 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 motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 f it doesn t start wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition key to START Wart 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 ifs cold If the Weather is below freezing 32 F or 0 C let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up 3 l your engine stil won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the
292. vers door To choose the mirror you want to adjust by moving the selector switch located above the four way control pad to the right or to the left Then use the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction Adjust each mirror so that you can see a little m ha aidea mf emer minted simi mer eee ea Tu Side Gi your Yonec wean you arc Giang ae a comfortable driving position Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirrors surface s curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are f 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 2 33 Storage Areas Glove Box To open pull the glove box latch toward you Cupholder s Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to use the rear seal cupholders Center Console Storage Area The center console has two separate storage areas To open pull up on the tid Sunroof H your vehicle has this feature the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in ON The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it can be express opened all of the way To opan the sunroof to the vent position you must first open the sunshade by hand Then
293. ving 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 5 40 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 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sats see Brake System inspection on page 6 14 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 time 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 property Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex ls many parts h
294. ving could damage your transaxle The repairs would not be covered by your warlariiy Also use REVERSE A along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Once the shift lever is in REVERSE Rj the ignition can be turned to OFF and the key removed 2 25 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 Up Shift Light If you have a manual transaxle you may have a SHIFT light located on the instrument panel cluster This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy When this light comes on you can shift to the next higher gear if the weather road and traffic conditions permit For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on Parking Brake Automatic Transaxle shown Manual Transaxle similar To set the parking brake pull up on the parking brake handle f the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on Brake System Warning Light on page 3 28 To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the parking brake handle up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake handle all the way down Notice Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace
295. w can trap exhaust gases under your f you have no blankets or extra clothing make vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags monoxide gas to get inside CO could floor mats anything you can wrap around overcome you and kill you You can t see it or yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm 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 4 28 Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from 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
296. wever 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 rights you may have Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP 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 Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispule resolution 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 f you do not 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 frea 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 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicie age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistan
297. windshields are broken by vehicle deformation or the right front passenger s air bag the bag Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the may not work properly You may have to replace the right front passenger air bag air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are paris of the air bag system 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 about servicing your vehicle and the air ba system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications rdering Information on 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 wires wrapped with yellow tape or 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 The air bag system does not need regular maintenance _ _ re eo e e 1 59 Restraint System Check
298. with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position With an automatic transaxle the key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK F With a manual transaxle the key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever S in reverse On all vehicles the key should come out only in OFF Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL Ni slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only 9 Te check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK PP Then release the parking brake follawed by the regular brake Underbody Flushing Service Al least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park P Mechanism Check 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 case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections
299. work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels 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 4 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 noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies At some time nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking f you have anti lock you can steer and brake al the same time However if you don t have anti lock your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle can t respond t your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling
300. y snow or ice to prevent an overload 3 9 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield push in the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin 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 When you release the button the washers will stop but the wipers will continue to wipe about three times or will resume the speed you were using before Cruise Control lf your vehicle has this feature the cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keaping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph 40 km h The cruise control will tum off when any of the Setting Cruise Control following occur eas 9 The brakes are applied 9 the clutch is applied manual transaxle the parking brake is applied or If you leave your cruise control on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go the brake system warning light is on 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 9 Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on 1 Press
301. ydraulic Clutch System C a ee e li ei A ee aa eA EAEE cr ceee eevee ech renee 7 5 PA E N are parma imren ta Maia ekb 4 18 Head Restraints cocer iere aaa 125 If No Steam Is Coming From Your ae Pee Headlamp lf Steam Is Coming From Your YEN R jas on PAT TREND acces sas ARNE MAA A eS T It the Light Is Flashing meen ME 4 Headlamps cae ada kl Belen eca elo e If the Light Is On Steady tae oe Bulb Replacement Fist Se lf You Are Stuck in Sand Mud lce or r Snow Sth cas 4 29 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps eee ee 5 50 if You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer e 4 37 HADHA Be e e MR Ma reer tes 5 49 lf You re CaughtinaBlizzard 4 27 Headlamps Off In PARK P 15 Ignition Positions ENERE EAEI E AA bi ge b e e AMAMA 4 22 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Mm eae er eee 6 12 Hill and MounlainMoads A Hazard Warning Flashers ekime nama iin meye p i lt a ee eke Eeee en Eeee hileleri kartini 4 39 ae ee Fe e eect Be ye si eee T AES 3 23 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 34 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 54 inspection BANG SVG RR KMD 6 14 Engine Cooling System G14 ERAS SVSUOMN ene ERA LERK 6 13 Fuel System n G14 Part C Periodic Maintenance asia 13 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle BOE Ag eel e sala area asar 6 13 Throttle System
302. 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 A 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 62 Tha following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it Then lift off the spacer and remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire an page 5 77 for more information about the compact spare Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is In the trunk 4 Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the band around the jack 1 Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it 2 Lift and remove the cover Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 if your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has a plastic wheel nut cap then loosen the plastic nut caps you may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen

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