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Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-8
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-27
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
......... 1-47
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-56
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-7
Windows
................................................. 2-11
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-13
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-16
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-35
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-37
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-42
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-2
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-19
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
......... 3-25
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-41
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-30
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................ 5-51
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-52
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-60
Tires
...................................................... 5-61
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-89
Vehicle Identification
................................. 5-97
Electrical System
...................................... 5-97
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-101
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
.... 5-103
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information
.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance Information
.................. 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-10
Index
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Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-2Rear Seats...

Page 2 - How to Use This Manual

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving.{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Ev

Page 3

Outside Remote Control MirrorsThese controls are locatedto the left of your steeringwheel on the instrumentpanel.To adjust either mirror, push the but

Page 4 - Vehicle Symbols

Storage AreasGlove BoxTo open the glove box door, lift the latch. Always keepthe glove box door closed while driving.Cupholder(s)There are two fixed cu

Page 5

How to Remove and Replacethe Floor MatTo remove the floor mat,pull up on the rear of themat to disconnect itfrom the locator hooks.To reinstall the floo

Page 6

To adjust the position of the crossrails, do the following:1. Turn the eight knobs counterclockwise to loosenthe crossrails.2. Slide the crossrails to

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Rear Storage AreaA storage area is located under the rear cargo areafloor panel.Turn the two lock knobs onthe floor panel to unlockthe storage areaacces

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Cargo CoverTo use the cargo cover, attach the side hooks of thecargo cover to the upper tie down hooks located alongboth sides of the rear cargo area.

Page 9 - Reclining Seatbacks

SunroofIf your vehicle has a sunroof, you can tilt or open it. Totilt the sunroof, slide the sunshade rearward, thenpress the switch marked UP. Press

Page 10 - {CAUTION:

Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4Other Warning Devices ...

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Instrument Panel Overview3-2

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The main components of your instrument panel are thefollowing:A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-22.B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstru

Page 13

Head RestraintsAdjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your head. This positionreduces the chance of a nec

Page 14

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your frontand rear turn signal la

Page 15

HornTo sound the horn, press anywhere on the horn pad onyour steering wheel.Tilt WheelA tilt steering column allows you to adjust the steeringcolumn b

Page 16 - Why Safety Belts Work

Turn and Lane-Change SignalsThe turn signal has an upward (for right) and adownward (for left) position. These positions allow youto signal a turn or

Page 17

Windshield WipersThe lever on the right side of the steering columncontrols the windshield wipers and washer.The available positions are the following

Page 18

Windshield WasherPull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on thewindshield. The spray will continue until you release thelever. The wipers will

Page 19 - Safety Belts

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot onthe accelerator. This can really help on long tri

Page 20 - Driver Position

Resuming a Set SpeedSuppose the cruise control is set at a desired speedand then you apply the brake. This will shut off cruisecontrol. But you won’t

Page 21 - Extender on page 1-26

Reducing Speed While Using CruiseControlThere are two ways to reduce your speed while usingcruise control:• Push and hold the lever to SET/COAST until

Page 22 - Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

Exterior LampsThe lever on the left side of the steering columnoperates the exterior lamps.O(Exterior Lamps): Turn the outside part of thelever with t

Page 23

Automatic Headlamp SystemYour vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensoron the top left corner of the instrument panel, so besure it is not co

Page 24

To fold the seatback down, do the following:1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position andmake sure the seatback is at the most uprightpositio

Page 25

When it begins to get dark, the headlamps willautomatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps.See “Automatic Headlamp System” earlier in this s

Page 26

The brightness of the instrument panel lights willdecrease when the headlamps are on. It is recommendedthat the brightness level is kept at the maximu

Page 27

Reading LampIf you have a sunroof, you will have a reading lampnear the sunroof switch. Press the button to turnthe lamp on and press it again to turn

Page 28 - Rear Seat Passengers

Accessory Power OutletsWith the accessory power outlet, you can plug inauxiliary electrical equipment.The accessory power outlet is located in the cen

Page 29 - Lap-Shoulder Belt

Power Outlet 115 Volt AlternatingCurrentWith this power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electricalequipment with a maximum limit of 115 VAC. If yout

Page 30

Ashtrays and Cigarette LighterNotice:Don’t put papers or other flammable itemsinto your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smokingmaterials could ignite

Page 31

To change the current mode, select one of the following:H (Vent): This mode directs air to the upperinstrument panel outlets.) (Bi-Level): This mode d

Page 32 - Safety Belt Extender

Defogging and DefrostingFog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. Thiscan be minimized

Page 33 - Child Restraints

The rear window defogger will turn off automaticallyapproximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed.The defogger can also be turned off by pressi

Page 34

Passenger Compartment Air FilterPassenger compartment air, both outside andrecirculated air, is routed through a passengercompartment air filter. The fi

Page 35

Rear SeatsRear Seat OperationYou can fold either side of the seatback down for morecargo space. The rear right side seatback can alsobe used as a temp

Page 36

3. Lift the snaps on the filter cover to removethe cover.4. Remove the air filter.5. Reverse the steps to install the new air filter.If you choose not to

Page 37

Warning Lights, Gages andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them.

Page 38

Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fastyou’re going, h

Page 39 - Child Restraint Systems

Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your odometer shows how fa

Page 40

TachometerThe tachometer showsengine speed inthousands of revolutionsper minute (rpm).Notice:Do not operate the engine with thetachometer in the red a

Page 41

Your vehicle also has a safety belt reminder light for theright front passenger position.This light is located on thecenter of the instrumentpanel, ab

Page 42

Air Bag Readiness LightThere is an air bag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the air bag symbol. The systemchecks the air bag’s elec

Page 43

Charging System LightThis light will come onbriefly when you turn on theignition, but the engine isnot running, as a check toshow you it is working.The

Page 44 - Top Strap Anchor Location

If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off theroad and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal isharder to push. Or, the pedal may go

Page 45

If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK. Or, if thelight comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon aspossible and turn the ignition off. The

Page 46

To fold either seatback down, do the following:1. Pull up on the lockrelease knob, locatedon the top of theseatbacks.2. Fold the seatback down. Each s

Page 47

Malfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine LightYour vehicle is equipped with a computer whichmonitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emissioncontrol

Page 48 - Seat Position

Notice:Modifications made to the engine,transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of yourvehicle or replacement tires that do not match yourvehicle’s o

Page 49

If the Light Is On SteadyYou also may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following:Did you recently put fuel into yo

Page 50

Emissions Inspection and MaintenanceProgramsSome state/provincial and local governments have ormay begin programs to inspect the emission controlequip

Page 51

Oil Pressure LightIf you have a problem withyour oil, this light may stayon after you start yourengine or come on whenyou are driving.This indicates t

Page 52

Cruise Control LightThe CRUISE light appearswhenever you use theON-OFF button to set yourcruise control. See“Cruise Control” underTurn Signal/Multifun

Page 53 - Supplemental Restraint System

Fuel GageYour fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in yourtank. There is an arrow on the fuel gage that indicatesthat the fuel filler door is on the

Page 54

Audio System(s)Notice:Before you add any sound equipment toyour vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobiletelephone or two-way radio – be sure you

Page 55

Radio with CDYour radio has a blinking red light that is used as atheft-deterrent feature. The light will blink whenever yourignition is off.Radio Dat

Page 56 - Where Are the Air Bags?

Playing the RadioPWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system onand off.VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecrease volume.SCV (Speed-Com

Page 57

{CAUTION:It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargoarea, inside or outside of a vehicle. In acollision, people riding in these areas are morelikely

Page 58

Setting Preset StationsThe six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six FM1,six FM2, and six A

Page 59 - How Does an Air Bag Restrain?

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)BAL (Balance): Press and release this button untilBAL appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicatorwill light

Page 60

Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite program types (PTYs). These pushbuttons havefactory PTY pres

Page 61

TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, thetuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.To receive the traffic announcement from the tunedst

Page 62

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

Page 63

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Category Name notavailableNo category information is available at this

Page 64

Playing a Compact DiscWith the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot,label side up. The player will pull it in and the discshould begin pla

Page 65

w SCAN x: Press and hold one of the arrows formore than two seconds until SCAN and the tracknumber appear on the display and you hear a beep.The disc

Page 66

Radio with Six-Disc CDYour radio has a blinking red light that is used as atheft-deterrent feature. The light will blink whenever yourignition is off.

Page 67 - Program on page 7-6

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,or AM. The display will show your selection.TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio s

Page 68 - Remote Keyless Entry System

Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fast asit goes.Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat onwheels.Put someon

Page 69 - Operation

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID, orTREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increaseor to decrease. If a

Page 70 - Battery Replacement

Radio Data System (RDS)Your audio system is equipped with a Radio DataSystem (RDS). RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadca

Page 71

SCAN: You can also scan through the channels withina category by performing the following:1. Press the P-TYPE button. P-TYPE and the lastselected PTY

Page 72 - Rear Door Security Locks

INFO (Information): If the current station has amessage, INFO will appear on the display. Press thisbutton to see the message. The message may display

Page 73

LOAD CD Z: Press the LOAD side of this button toload CDs into the compact disc player. This compactdisc player will hold up to six discs.To insert one

Page 74 - Liftgate/Liftglass Release

Playing a Specific LoadedCompact DiscFor every CD loaded, a number will appear on the radiodisplay. To play a specific CD, first press the CD AUXbutton t

Page 75

RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to thetracks in random, rather than sequential, order, on onedisc or on all of the discs. To use random, do

Page 76 - Power Windows

Using Song List ModeThe integrated six-disc CD changer has a feature calledsong list. This feature is capable of saving 20 trackselections.To save tra

Page 77 - Theft-Deterrent Systems

After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks aremoved up the list. When another track is added to thesong list, the track will be added to the

Page 78 - Testing the Alarm

Navigation/Radio SystemThe display screen is located in the center of theinstrument panel.Your vehicle may have an AM-FM navigation radiosystem that i

Page 79 - Disarming the System

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoesn’t stop.The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the

Page 80 - Starting and Operating Your

XM™ Satellite Radio Service(USA Only)XM™ Satellite Radio gives you digital radio receptionfrom coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildingsor hills

Page 81

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

Page 82 - Starting Your Engine

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drivedefensively.Please start with a very im

Page 83

Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adultpopulation — choose never to drink alcohol, so theynever drive after drinking. For persons under

Page 84

There is a gender difference, too. Women generallyhave a lower relative percentage of body waterthan men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this

Page 85

There is something else about drinking and driving thatmany people do not know. Medical research showsthat alcohol in a person’s system can make crash

Page 86 - Overdrive Off

BrakingBraking action involvesperception timeandreaction time.First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.That isperception time.Then you hav

Page 87 - Manual Transaxle Operation

Anti-lock Brake SystemYour vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is anadvanced electronic braking system that will helpprevent a braking skid.If your

Page 88 - Six-Speed

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressurefaster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire and roadc

Page 89

Braking in EmergenciesAt some time, nearly every driver gets into a situationthat requires hard braking.If you have anti-lock, you can steer and brake

Page 90

or the instrument panel... or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more dist

Page 91 - Parking Brake

Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentionedon the news h

Page 92

Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in yo

Page 93

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou’re driving.If the level of the shoul

Page 94 - Shifting Out of Park (P)

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want topass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For onething, following too closely reduces your area ofv

Page 95 - Parking Your Vehicle

Loss of ControlLet us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems (brakes,steering and acceleration) do not have

Page 96

Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with

Page 97

You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. Wh

Page 98

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if yourwindshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavyrain can make it harder to see road signs

Page 99 - Manual Rearview Mirror

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build upunder your tires that they can actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the road

Page 100

City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are doin

Page 101 - Storage Areas

Questions and Answers AboutSafety BeltsQ: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after anaccident if I’m wearing a safety belt?A: Youcouldbe – whether you’

Page 102

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are thesafest of all roads. But they h

Page 103 - Loading Your Vehicle on

The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speedaccording to your speedometer, not to your sen

Page 104 - Rear Cargo Accessory Track

Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as “highwayhypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel?Call it highway hypnosis, lac

Page 105

• Know how to go down hills. The most importantthing to know is this: let your engine do some ofthe slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when yougo dow

Page 106

Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyou

Page 107 - Section 3 Instrument Panel

What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very coldsnow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wetice can be even more trouble because it may

Page 108 - Instrument Panel Overview

If You’re Caught in a BlizzardIf you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay withyour vehicle unless y

Page 109

{CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbonmonoxide) gas to get inside. CO couldovercome you and kill you

Page 110 - Other Warning Devices

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Iceor SnowIn order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin

Page 111 - Tilt Wheel

Using the Recovery HookYour vehicle is equipped with a recovery hook. Therecovery hook is provided at the front of your vehicle.It can only be used fo

Page 112 - Flash-to-Pass

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC,the PONTIAC Emblem are registered trademarksand the name VIBE is a trademark of General MotorsCorporation.T

Page 113 - Windshield Wipers

How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyThis part is only for people of adult size.Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and child

Page 114

TowingTowing Your VehicleConsult your dealer or a professional towing service ifyou need to have your disabled vehicle towed. SeeRoadside Assistance P

Page 115

Dinghy TowingFor front-wheel-drive vehicles with manual transaxlesonly do the following:When dinghy towing, be sure to follow the posted legalspeed li

Page 116

Dolly TowingIf your vehicle is a front-wheel drive vehicle it can betowed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly,follow these steps:1. Put t

Page 117

This is an example of what your vehicle’s Tire-LoadingInformation/Certification label might look like. It islocated in the glovebox and shows how much

Page 118 - Exterior Lamps

Towing a Trailer{CAUTION:If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the t

Page 119 - Daytime Running Lamps

If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerIf you do, here are some important points:• There are many different laws, including speed limitrestrictions, having

Page 120 - Interior Lamps

Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weightof your ve

Page 121 - Entry Lighting

HitchesIt’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads area few reasons why you’ll need the right

Page 122 - Reading Lamp

Driving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to getto know your ri

Page 123 - Accessory Power Outlets

Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerWhen you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need adifferent turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Checkwith your deal

Page 124

The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quickly. If this happens, let the beltgo back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt

Page 125 - Climate Controls

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal downwhile you:• start your engine,• shift into a gea

Page 126

Service ...5-3Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3Adding Equipment to the

Page 127 - Rear Window Defogger

Appearance Care ...5-89Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-89Care of Safety Belts ...

Page 128 - Outlet Adjustment

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will ge

Page 129

CAUTION: (Continued)•Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts andother fasteners. “English” and “metric”fasteners can be easily confused. If youuse the w

Page 130

Gasoline SpecificationsIt is recommended that gasoline meet specificationswhich were developed by automobile manufacturersaround the world and contained

Page 131 - Indicators

AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that will helpprevent engine and fuel system

Page 132 - Instrument Panel Cluster

Filling Your Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou and others, read and follow al

Page 133 - Speedometer and Odometer

The fuel door release leveris located near the floorunder the driver’s seat onthe outboard side.While refueling, hang the fuel cap inside of thefuel do

Page 134 - Safety Belt Reminder Light

When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Makesure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic

Page 135

6. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, thisapplies force to the strong pelvic bones

Page 136

Checking Things Underthe Hood{CAUTION:An electric fan under the hood can start upand injure you even when the engine is notrunning. Keep hands, clothi

Page 137 - Brake System Warning Light

2. Then go to the front of the vehicle. Release thesecondary hood release by pulling up on thelever located near the middle of the hood.3. Lift the ho

Page 138

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood of the 1.8 L (Code 8) engine, you’ll see the following:5-12

Page 139

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshieldWasher Fluid on page 5-39.B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower SteeringFluid on page 5-38.C.

Page 140 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp

When you open the hood of the 1.8 L (Code L) H.O. DOHC engine, you’ll see the following:5-14

Page 141 - If the Light Is Flashing

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshieldWasher Fluid on page 5-39.B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower SteeringFluid on page 5-38.C.

Page 142 - If the Light Is On Steady

Engine OilIf the engine oil pressurelight appears on theinstrument cluster, itmeans you need to checkyour engine oil levelright away.For more informat

Page 143 - Programs

When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is at or below the hole at the tip of the dipstick,then you will need to add at least one quart of oil.But you must u

Page 144

What Kind of Engine Oil to UseLook for two things:• GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look for and useo

Page 145 - Door Ajar Light

• SAE 5W-30As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F(–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not

Page 146 - Fuel Gage

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if you

Page 147 - Audio System(s)

When to Change Engine OilIf any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/citymaintenance schedule:• Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). T

Page 148 - Radio with CD

What to Do with Used OilUsed engine oil contains certain elements that may beunhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.Do not let used oil s

Page 149 - Finding a Station

To check or replace the filter, do the following:1. Release the two clips that hold the cover down.2. Lift the cover off.3. Pull out the engine air cle

Page 150 - Setting Preset Stations

Automatic Transaxle FluidWhen to Check and ChangeA good time to check your automatic transaxle fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed.Check the fl

Page 151

Checking the Fluid LevelPrepare your vehicle as follows:• Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the enginerunning.• With the parking brake applied,

Page 152 - RDS Messages

How to Add FluidRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of transaxle fluid to use. SeePart D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page

Page 153 - Radio Messages

Then, follow these steps:1. Remove the filler plug.2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom ofthe filler plug hole.3. If the fluid level is

Page 154 - XM™ Radio Messages

When to Check and What to UseRefer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determinehow often you shouldcheck the fluid level in yourmaster cylinder reservoirand

Page 155 - XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)

What to UseUse a mixture of one-halfclean, drinkable waterandone-half half coolant that meets GMSpecification 1825-M, which won’t damage aluminumparts.

Page 156 - Playing a Compact Disc

Adding CoolantIf you need more coolant, add the proper coolantmixtureat the coolant recovery tank,but be careful notto spill it.{CAUTION:Turning the r

Page 157 - Compact Disc Messages

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place li

Page 158 - Radio with Six-Disc CD

Engine OverheatingYou will find a coolant temperature gage on yourvehicle’s instrument panel. SeeEngine CoolantTemperature Gage on page 3-33.If Steam I

Page 159

If No Steam Is Coming From YourEngineIf you get an engine overheat warning but see or hearno steam, the problem may not be too serious.Sometimes the e

Page 160

Cooling SystemWhen you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see:A. Electric Engine Cooling FanB. Engine Coolant Recovery TankC. Radiat

Page 161 - Finding a PTY Station

The coolant level shouldbe at or above the FULLmark. If it isn’t, youmay have a leak at thepressure cap or inthe radiator hoses, heaterhoses, radiator

Page 162

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery TankIf you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant levelisn’t at or above the FULL mark, add a 50/50 mi

Page 163

{CAUTION:You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycoland it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough

Page 164

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap whenthe cooling system, including the radiator pressurecap and upper rad

Page 165 - Compact Disc

4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to theFULL mark.5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank,but leave the radiator pressure cap off.6. Star

Page 166

Power Steering FluidWhen to Check Power Steering FluidIt is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluidunless you suspect there is a leak in

Page 167 - Using Song List Mode

Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you willbe opera

Page 168

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously in

Page 169 - Understanding Radio Reception

Notice:• When using concentrated washer fluid,follow the manufacturer’s instructions foradding water.• Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid.Wa

Page 170 - System (United States Only)

So, it is not a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid.Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If you add fluidwhen your linings are worn, then you

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What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. SeePart D: Recommended Fluids and Lu

Page 172 - Your Vehicle

Brake WearThe GT series has four-wheel disc brakes. All othermodels have front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear ind

Page 173 - • The drinker’s body weight

Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle i

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Jump StartingIf your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to follow the steps

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Notice:If you leave your radio on, it could be badlydamaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered byyour warranty.3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles

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{CAUTION:Fans or other moving engine parts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands away from movingparts once the engine is running.5. Check that the jum

Page 177 - Anti-lock Brake System

7. Don’t let the other endtouch metal. Connect itto the positive (+)terminal of the goodbattery. Use a remotepositive (+) terminalif the vehicle has o

Page 178 - Using Anti-Lock

9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable atleast 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,but not near engine parts that move. The elect

Page 179 - Steering

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you wouldn’t have

Page 180 - Steering Tips

A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine PartB. Good BatteryC. Dead BatteryTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, dothe following:1. Disconnect t

Page 181 - Steering in Emergencies

All-Wheel DriveIf you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure toperform the lubricant checks described in this section.However, it has two additional

Page 182 - Off-Road Recovery

Bulb ReplacementFor any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer. For the type of bulb to use,seeReplacement Bulbs on pa

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To replace the headlamp bulb, do the following:1. Open the hood and locate the lamp assembly.2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from theheadlamp.5-

Page 184 - Loss of Control

3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb bypressing down and moving the metal retainer awayfrom you.4. Pull the bulb out of the fixture.5. Reverse

Page 185 - Driving at Night

Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL)To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp bulb, dothe following:1. The bulb is located on the inside of the liftg

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4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.5. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb.Rear Combination LampsTo replace the turn signal and b

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1. Remove the storage compartment cover in the rearcargo area of the vehicle to access the bulbs.2. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise andpull it ou

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3. Pull the bulb straightout of the socket.4. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb.5. Reinstall the cover.Back-Up LampsThe back-up lamp bu

Page 189 - City Driving

2. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise andpull it out of thelamp housing.3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.4. Reverse the previous steps to

Page 190 - Freeway Driving

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of t

Page 191 - Before Leaving on a Long Trip

Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper BladeCheck” underAt

Page 192 - Hill and Mountain Roads

TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where t

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Tire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into it’ssidewall. The following illustration shows an example ofa passenger car tire

Page 194 - Winter Driving

A. Tire SizeB. Department of Transportation (DOT)C. Tire Identification Number (TIN)D. Tire Ply MaterialE. Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)F. Maximu

Page 195 - Braking on page 4-6

Tire SizeThe following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger car tire size.A. Passenger (P-Metric) TireB. Tire WidthC. Aspect RatioD. Be

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Tire Terminology and DefinitionsAir Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressingoutward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressureis express

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Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity ofa tire.Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a

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Tread Width: The width of the tire’s tread.UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tireinformation system that provides consumers withratings

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When to CheckCheck your tires once a month or more.Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should beat 60 psi (420 kPa).How to CheckUse a good qualit

Page 200 - Recreational Vehicle Towing

When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotationpattern shown here.Tires should only be moved from front to rear and rearto front on the same

Page 201 - Dinghy Towing

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s morelikely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a cras

Page 202 - Loading Your Vehicle

When It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only

Page 203

Buying New TiresTo find out what kind and size of tires you need, lookat the tire and loading information label. For moreinformation about this label a

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Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumselection width. For ex

Page 205 - Weight of the Trailer

Temperature — A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof heat and its ability

Page 206 - Weight of the Trailer Tongue

Wheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rustedor corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, thewheel, wheel bolts and wheel

Page 207 - Trailer Brakes

Used Replacement Wheels{CAUTION:Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You can’t know how it’s been usedor how far it’s been driven. It cou

Page 208 - Driving with a Trailer

If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout of a tire,

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Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on yourhazard warning flashers.{CAU

Page 210 - Parking on a Hill

Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe jack, wheel wrench, jack handle and spare tire arestowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath thefloor of the ca

Page 211

Notice:Make sure to place the hook in the properlocation in order to avoid damaging the vehicle.Be sure to remove the hook when finished and placeit ba

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Lap-Shoulder BeltAll rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here’show to wear one properly.1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acros

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The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jackhandle (B) and wheel wrench (C).6. Attach the jack handle to the jack.7. Turn the jack handle cloc

Page 214 - Gasoline Octane

2. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head to fitover the car flange between the two notches.{CAUTION:Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked u

Page 215 - California Fuel

3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handleclockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off theground so there is enough room for the compactspare tire

Page 216 - Fuels in Foreign Countries

{CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make the wheel nutsbecome loose after a time. The wheel couldcome off

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7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handlecounterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.8. Tighten the wheel nutsfirmly in a crisscrosssequence as s

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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a

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5. Pass the belts through the center hole of the wheel.6. Attach the other end of the belts to the rear,lower tie-down hooks.7. Position the tire edge

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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a

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Compact Spare TireAlthough the compact spare tire was fully inflated whenyour vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation pressure

Page 222 - Engine Compartment Overview

Appearance CareRemember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike amatch or get them on a hot part

Page 223

Safety Warnings and SymbolsYou will find a number of safety cautions in this book.We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you aboutthings that could

Page 224

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckleend of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.The lap part of the belt should be worn low

Page 225

Here are some cleaning tips:• Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.• Clean up stains as soon as you can — beforethey set.• Carefully scra

Page 226 - Engine Oil

Cleaning VinylUse warm water and a clean cloth.• Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Youmay have to do this more than once.• Things like tar,

Page 227 - When to Add Engine Oil

Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.{CAUTION:Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, itmay severely weaken them. In a crash, theymight

Page 228 - • GM6094M

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesUse only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and acar washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.Follow instructio

Page 229 - Engine Oil Additives

Aluminum WheelsKeep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth withmild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Afterrinsing thoroughly, dry with a so

Page 230 - When to Change Engine Oil

Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these are notremoved, corrosion and rust

Page 231 - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials(cont’d)Description UsageFinish EnhancerRemoves dust,fingerprints, and surfacecontaminants. Spray onwipe off.Swirl Rem

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Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

Page 233 - Automatic Transaxle Fluid

Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker.An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on andoff, or in some cases to

Page 234 - Checking the Fluid Level

Instrument Panel Fuse BlockThe instrument panel fuse block is located underneaththe instrument panel on the driver’s side of thevehicle.Fuses UsageTAI

Page 235 - Manual Transaxle Fluid

The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or acrash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out ofthe retractor.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt

Page 236 - Hydraulic Clutch

Engine Compartment Fuse BlockThis engine compartment fuse block is located in theengine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehiclenear the air cl

Page 237 - Engine Coolant

Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.ApplicationCapacitiesEnglish MetricAir Co

Page 238

ApplicationCapacitiesEnglish MetricManual TransaxleFive-SpeedSix-Speed2.0 quarts2.4 quarts1.9 L2.3 LRear Differential 0.5 quarts 0.5 LTransfer Case 0.

Page 239

Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsPart NumberBattery ACDelco®Part No. 19001602Engine Air Cleaner/Filter GM Part No. 88969107Engine Oil FilterEngine

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✍ NOTES5-104

Page 241 - • Tow a trailer

Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

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Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

Page 243

How This Section is OrganizedThis maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explainswhat to have done an

Page 244

Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServicesIn this part are scheduled maintenance services whichare to be performed at the mileage intervals specified.Using

Page 245

Selecting the Right ScheduleFirst you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules isright for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide whichschedule to fol

Page 246

Safety Belt PretensionersYour vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Althoughyou cannot see them, they are located on the retractorpart of the safety

Page 247

At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Or 48 Months,Whichever Occurs First) — Then Every 15,000 Miles(25 000 km) (or 12 Months, Whichever OccursFirst): Engine

Page 248 - Power Steering Fluid

Short Trip/City ScheduledMaintenanceThe services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles(166 000

Page 249 - Windshield Washer Fluid

15,000 Miles (25 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.❑ Replace passenger compar

Page 250 - Brake Fluid

30,000 Miles (50 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.❑ Replace passenger compar

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39,000 Miles (65 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.42,000 Miles (70 000 km)❑

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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.❑ Replace passenger compa

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66,000 Miles (110 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.❑ Rotate tires. SeeTire I

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84,000 Miles (140 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.❑ Rotate tires. SeeTire I

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93,000 Miles (155 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.96,000 Miles (160 000 km)

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7,500 Miles (12 500 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first).An Emission ControlService.❑ Rotate tires. SeeTire Ins

Page 257

Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.Q: What is the proper way to wear s

Page 258

37,500 Miles (62 500 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first).An Emission ControlService.❑ Rotate tires. SeeTire In

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❑ Change manual transaxle fluid every 30,000 miles(50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow atrailer.❑ Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60,0

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first).An Emission ControlService.❑ Replace passenger compa

Page 261 - All-Wheel Drive

Part B: Owner Checks and ServicesListed in this part are owner checks and serviceswhich should be performed at the intervals specified tohelp ensure th

Page 262

At Least Twice a YearRestraint System CheckMake sure the safety belt reminder light and all yourbelts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorage

Page 263

At Least Once a YearKey Lock Cylinders ServiceLubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricantspecified in Part D.Seat Operation CheckMake sure the

Page 264 - Front Turn Signal Lamps

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock ControlSystem Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this check, the vehiclecould move suddenly. If it does, you or otherscou

Page 265 - Stoplamp (CHMSL)

Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePark (P) Mechanism Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others co

Page 266 - Rear Combination Lamps

Part C: PeriodicMaintenance InspectionsListed in this part are inspections and services whichshould be performed at least twice a year (for instance,e

Page 267

Engine Cooling System InspectionInspect the hoses and have them replaced if theyare cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,fittings and cl

Page 268 - Back-Up Lamps

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt.The belt can’t properly spread the impactforces. In a crash, the two children can b

Page 269 - Replacement Bulbs

Part D: Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name, partnumber or specification may be obtained from yourdealer.Usag

Page 270 - Replacement

Usage Fluid/LubricantManualTransaxle ShiftLinkageChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.U.S. 12377985, in Canada88901242) or lubricant meetingrequirements of N

Page 271

Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service andany additiona

Page 272 - Tire Sidewall Labeling

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-29

Page 273 - Pressure on page 5-67

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-30

Page 274 - Tire Size

Customer Assistance Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

Page 275 - Your Vehicle on page 4-32

Customer AssistanceInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any

Page 276

STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer arecommitted to making sure you are completely satisfiedwith your new vehicle. However, if you continue

Page 277 - Inflation — Tire Pressure

Online Owner CenterThe Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownershipneeds. You can find your specific vehicle informationall in one place.The Owner C

Page 278 - Tire Inspection and Rotation

From Puerto Rico:1-800-496-9992 (English)1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)Fax Number: 313-381-0022From U.S. Virgin Islands:1-800-496-9994Fax Number: 313-381-00

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{CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the

Page 280 - When It Is Time for New Tires

GM Mobility Program for Personswith DisabilitiesThis program, available toqualified applicants, canreimburse you up to$1,000 toward aftermarketdriver o

Page 281

We have quick, easy access to telephone numbersof the following additional services depending onyour needs:• Hotels• Glass replacement• Tire repair fa

Page 282 - Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Canadian Roadside AssistanceVehicles purchased in Canada have an extensiveRoadside Assistance program accessible from anywherein Canada or the United

Page 283 - Temperature — A, B, C

Public Transportation or FuelReimbursementIf your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs,reimbursement up to $30 per day (five days maximum)may be

Page 284

Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to theUnited States GovernmentIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect which couldcause a crash

Page 285

Reporting Safety Defects toGeneral MotorsIn addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) ina situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify

Page 286

Service BulletinsService Bulletins give technical service informationneeded to knowledgeably service General Motors carsand trucks. Each bulletin cont

Page 287

AAccessory Power Outlets ... 3-17Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-39Additional Program Info

Page 288

BBacking Up ... 4-38Battery ... 5-44Battery Re

Page 289 - Spare Tire on page 5-88

Child Restraints ... 1-33Child Restraint Systems ... 1-33Infants and Young Chil

Page 290

Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles,they should have the protection provided by theappropriate restraint. Young children should not

Page 291

Customer Assistance Information (cont.)Reporting Safety Defects to the United StatesGovernment ... 7-10Roadsi

Page 292

Engine (cont.)Exhaust ... 2-33Oil ... 5-16

Page 293

GGage ... 3-33Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-33Fuel ...

Page 294

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check ... 6-22Infants and Young Children, Restraints ... 1-29Inflation — Tire Pressure ...

Page 295

Light (cont.)Safety Belt Reminder ... 3-28Loading Your Vehicle ... 4-32Locks ...

Page 296

Mirrors (cont.)Outside Remote Control Mirrors ... 2-36MyGMLink.com ... 7-4NNavigation/R

Page 297

Power ... 3-17Accessory Outlets ... 3-17Door Locks ...

Page 298 - Compact Spare Tire

Restraint Systems ... 1-56Checking ... 1-56Replacing Parts ..

Page 299 - Appearance Care

Shifting Out of Park (P) ... 2-30Short Trip/City Definition ... 6-5Short Trip/City Int

Page 300 - Using Cleaner on Fabric

Tires (cont.)If a Tire Goes Flat ... 5-76Inflation — Tire Pressure ... 5-67Inspection an

Page 301

{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to,any air bag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulderbelts

Page 302

WWarning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-25Warnings ... 3-4Hazard Warning Flashe

Page 303 - Finish Care

For most basic types of child restraints, there aremany different models available. When purchasing achild restraint, be sure it is designed to be use

Page 304 - Finish Damage

Child Restraint SystemsAn infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designedto restrain or posit

Page 305 - Chemical Paint Spotting

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this book you will find these notices:Notice:These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice will

Page 306 - (cont’d)

A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint forthe child’s body with the harness and also sometimeswith surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-li

Page 307 - Electrical System

Q: How do child restraints work?A: A child restraint system is any device designed foruse in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or positionchildren. A

Page 308 - Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We,therefore,

Page 309 - Instrument Panel Fuse Block

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child rest

Page 310 - Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Top Strap Anchor LocationAnchor the top strap to one of the top strap anchors.Your vehicle has top strap anchors for the rear seatingpositions. You wi

Page 311 - Capacities and Specifications

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethersfor Children (LATCH System)Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will findanchors (A) for both outside rear seat posit

Page 312 - Engine Specifications

In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, youneed a child restraint designed for that system.To assist you in locating the lower anchors for t

Page 313

{CAUTION:If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached toits anchorage points, the restraint won’t beable to protect the child correctly. In a crash,

Page 314

Securing a Child Restraint in a RearSeat PositionIf your child restraint is equipped with the LATCHsystem, seeLower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChil

Page 315

4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out ofthe retractor to set the lock.5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back intothe retr

Page 316 - Maintenance Schedule

These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:v

Page 317

Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat PositionYour vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.Neverput a rear-facing child restraint in t

Page 318 - Services

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. Pull the r

Page 319 - Selecting the Right Schedule

6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back intothe retractor while you push down on the childrestraint. You may find it helpful to use your kn

Page 320 - Long Trip/Highway Intervals

Supplemental Restraint System(SRS)This part explains the frontal and side impactSupplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) or air bagsystems.Your vehicle ha

Page 321 - Maintenance

Here are the most important things to know about theair bag systems:{CAUTION:You can be severely injured or killed in a crashif you aren’t wearing you

Page 322 - 27,000 Miles (45 000 km)

{CAUTION:Both frontal and side impact air bags inflatewith great force, faster than the blink of an eye.If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as

Page 323 - 36,000 Miles (60 000 km)

Where Are the Air Bags?The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of thesteering wheel.The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in theinstrum

Page 324

If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s sideimpact air bag is in the side of the passenger’sseatback closest to the door.{CAUTION:If some

Page 325 - 63,000 Miles (105 000 km)

When Should an Air Bag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-fro

Page 326

What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensingsystem detects that the vehicle is in a crash. Forboth frontal an

Page 328 - Long Trip/Highway Scheduled

What Will You See After an Air BagInflates?After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly thatsome people may not even realize the air bag i

Page 329 - 22,500 Miles (37 500 km)

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur from th

Page 330 - 52,500 Miles (87 500 km)

Servicing Your Air Bag-EquippedVehicleAir bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the air bag systems in several placesarou

Page 331 - 82,500 Miles (137 500 km)

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systems inyour vehicle. A damaged restraint system maynot prope

Page 333 - At Least Once a Month

Keys ...2-2Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4Remote Keyless Entry Sy

Page 334 - At Least Twice a Year

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. A child orothers could be badly injured or even killed.

Page 335

One key is used for theignition, the doors and allother locks.When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removesthe key tag from the key and gives it

Page 336

Remote Keyless Entry SystemIf equipped, the keyless entry system operates on aradio frequency subject to Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules

Page 337

Remote Keyless Entry SystemOperationIf your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlockyour doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet(9 m) awa

Page 338

Front Seats ...1-2Manual Seats ...1-2Driver Seat Heigh

Page 339 - Brake System Inspection

Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicleEach remote keyless entry transmitter is coded toprevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.If a tr

Page 340 - Lubricants

Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amovin

Page 341

If your vehicle has power door locks, open the driver’sdoor by turning the key in the lock toward the rear of thevehicle. Turning the key back toward

Page 342 - Part E: Maintenance Record

To open a rear door with the security lock, do thefollowing:1. Unlock the door from the inside.2. Then open the door from the outside.If you don’t can

Page 343 - Maintenance Record (cont’d)

Liftgate/Liftglass ReleaseTo open the liftgate using your key insert the key intothe keyhole and turn the key counterclockwise.Raise the liftgate by h

Page 344

Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the windowsclosed is dangerous. A child can be overcomeby the extreme heat and can suffer permanent

Page 345

Power WindowsIf your vehicle has thisoption, the switchescontrolling the driver’sand passenger’s windowsare located on thedriver’s door.The power wind

Page 346 - Information

Sun VisorsTo block out glare, you can swing down the visors. Youcan also swing them to the side.The visors can also be extended for more coverage.Swin

Page 347

Arming the SystemTo arm the system, do the following:1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position andremove it.2. Have all passengers get out of the

Page 348 - Customer Assistance Offices

How the System Alarm is ActivatedThe system will activate the alarm under the followingconditions:• If the driver’s or front passenger’s door is unloc

Page 349

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden

Page 350 - Roadside Assistance Program

Starting and Operating YourVehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice:Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long

Page 351

(A) LOCK: This is the only position from which you canremove the key. This locks your steering wheel,ignition and automatic transaxle. Push in the ign

Page 352 - Courtesy Transportation

Starting Your EngineAutomatic TransaxleMove your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine won’t start in any other position – that’s asafety

Page 353 - Courtesy Rental Vehicle

Engine Coolant HeaterIn very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the enginecoolant heater, if equipped, can help. You’ll geteasier starting and bette

Page 354 - Reporting Safety Defects

Automatic Transaxle OperationThere are severaldifferent positions foryour shift lever.PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s thebest po

Page 355 - Service Publications Ordering

Ensure that the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) beforestarting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatictransaxle shift lock control system. You have

Page 356 - Owner’s Information

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power thanDRIVE (D) but lower fuel economy. You can useSECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as

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Manual Transaxle OperationFive-SpeedFirst (1): Press the clutchpedal and shift intoFIRST (1). Then, slowly letup on the clutch pedalas you press theac

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Six-SpeedFIRST (1): Press the clutchpedal and shift intoFIRST (1). Then, slowly letup on the clutch pedalas you press theaccelerator pedal.You can shi

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THIRD (3): Press the clutch pedal and upshift intoTHIRD (3). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal asyou press the accelerator pedal.FOURTH (4), FIF

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Driver Seat Height AdjusterTurn the knob located onthe outboard side of thedriver’s seat cushionto adjust the height of thedriver’s seat.It is easier

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Shift Speeds{CAUTION:If you skip a gear when you downshift, youcould lose control of your vehicle. You couldinjure yourself or others. Don’t shift dow

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Parking BrakeTo set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal downand pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition ison, the brake system warning

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Shifting Into Park (P){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly s

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Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning{CAUTION:It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your vehicle could movesuddenly

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Torque LockIf you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift yourautomatic transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weightof the vehicle may put too much

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If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shiftout of PARK (P), try this:1. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Make sure the parkingbrake is appli

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Parking Over Things That Burn{CAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t parkover papers, leaves,

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Engine Exhaust{CAUTION:Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see orsmell. It can cause unconsciousness and

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Running Your Engine While YouAre ParkedIt’s better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION:

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MirrorsManual Rearview MirrorThe inside rearview mirror is attached to your vehicle’sfront windshield glass. If you do not have a sunroof,your vehicle

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