2005 Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual

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5-79 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on your spare tire cover. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label, you will ﬁnd the following: (cid:127) VIN (cid:127) Model designation (cid:127) Paint information (cid:127) 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 1-62. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it ﬁxed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power seats. 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 fuses. This greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and ﬁre caused by electrical problems. There are two fuse blocks — the underhood fuse block, and the instrument panel fuse block. To identify and check fuses and relays, refer to the Fuse Usage Chart on the inside surface of the fuse panel door. 5-80 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage LOCK/MIRROR Door Lock, Power Mirror PRNDL/PWR PRNDL/Powertrain TRN BCM BCM (IGN) AIR BAG Body Control Module Body Control Module Air Bag System The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger’s side of the instrument panel. Fuses Usage LOCK/MIRROR Door Lock, Power Mirror CRUISE EPS IGN 1 PARK LAMP HTD SEATS Cruise Control System Electric Power Steering Ignition System Park Lamps Heated Seats BCM/ISRVM Inside Rearview Mirror TURN Turn Signals HVAC BLOWER HVAC Control Head HVAC HZRD RADIO PARK BCM/CLSTR INT LTS/ ONSTAR® DR LCK HEAD LAMP Air Conditioning Hazard Warning Flashers Radio Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Cluster Interior Lights/OnStar® All Door Lock Switch Headlamps Relays DR LCK PASS DR UNLOCK DRV DR UNLCK Usage Door Locks Relay Passenger Door Unlock Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay 5-81 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage HTD SEATS ABS PWR PWR WDW Power Windows Heated Seats Anti-Lock Brake System ETC RR WIPER FRT WIPER A/C CLUTCH Clutch Enhanced Traction Control Rear Window Wiper Front Window Wiper EMISS ENG IGN CIGAR LH HDLP Emissions Engine Cigarette Lighter Left Headlamp COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High ECM/TCM Body Control Module AUX1 OUTLET Accessory Power Outlet FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller HVAC BLOWER INJ PWR TRAIN RH HDLP HORN BATT FEED HVAC Blower Control Ignition Powertrain Right Headlamp Horn Battery The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. Fuses HTD SEATS PREM. AUD. SUNROOF CB POWER SEATS Usage Heated Seats Premium Audio System Sunroof Power Seats 5-82 Fuses HTD SEATS FUEL PUMP A/C DIODE Heated Seats Fuel Pump Diode Usage AUX 2/CARGO Accessory Power Outlet 2, BRAKE BACKUP ABS RR DEFOG START ABS FOG LP Cargo Outlet Brake System Back-Up Lamps Anti-Lock Brake System Rear Window Defogger Ignition Anti-Lock Brake System Fog Lamps COOL FAN LO Cooling Fan Low IGN Ignition Switch Relays Usage ENG MAIN RR WIPER FRT WIPER PWR WDW Power Windows Relay Engine Relay Rear Window Wiper Relay Front Window Wiper Relay COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High Relay WIPER SYSTEM HORN DRL Wiper System Relay Horn Relay Daytime Running Lamps Relay Fuel Pump Relay FUEL PUMP A/C CLUTCH Clutch Relay STARTER RELAY Starter Relay REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger Relay COOL FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Relay 5-83 Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transaxle Fluid Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck ﬂuid level after ﬁlling. 10.6 quarts 4.5 quarts 16.7 gallons 7.5 quarts 125 Y 92 ft lb Metric 0.8 kg 10.0 L 4.3 L 63.5 L 7.1 L English 1.76 lbs. Engine Speciﬁcations Engine 3.4L V6 VIN Code Transaxle Automatic Spark Pug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 5-84 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......................................6-2 Introduction ...................................................6-2 Maintenance Requirements ..............................6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....................6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...................................6-4 Additional Required Services ............................6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...................................6-7 Owner Checks and Services ............................6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ............................................6-8 At Least Once a Month ...................................6-9 At Least Once a Year .....................................6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...............6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..........6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing ..............................6-14 Maintenance Record .....................................6-15 6-1 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty. 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is 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, be sure to maintain your vehicle properly. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very 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 all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your GM Goodwrench dealer. This schedule is for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information. {CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a qualiﬁed technician do the work. Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should have your GM Goodwrench dealer do these jobs. When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. If you want to get service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of genuine GM parts. 6-3 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Scheduled Maintenance When the change engine oil message comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM-trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system. When the change engine oil message appears, certain services, checks and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, it is recommended that your ﬁrst service be Maintenance I, your second service be Maintenance II and that you alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. However, in some cases, Maintenance II may be required more often. Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the change engine oil message comes on within ten months since vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed. Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I. Always use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on ten months or more since the last service or if the message has not come on at all for one year. 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. An Emission Control Service. See footnote †. Rotate tires and check inﬂation pressures and wear. See Tires on page 5-47. Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). Check engine coolant and windshield washer ﬂuid levels and add ﬂuid as needed. Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). Check transaxle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed. Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. See footnote (g). Inspect throttle system. See footnote (j). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6-5 Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Additional Required Services 75,000 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter (severe service). See footnote (h). Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter (normal service). Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 6-6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maintenance Footnotes † 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 the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. (a) Visually 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 drum brake linings for wear or cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylindeers, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year. (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from 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.) (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats and liftgate hinges. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better and not stick or squeak. (g) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the ﬁlter may require replacement more often. 6-7 (h) Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. (i) Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ﬁller neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) Check 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 or cruise control cables. (k) A ﬂuid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the ﬂuid level checked. Add ﬂuid if needed. Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services. 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 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 for further details. Notice: and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty. It is important to check your oil regularly 6-8 Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21 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. At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check your spare tire. See Tires on page 5-47 for further details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull and then try to rotate or turn the spare tire. If it moves, tighten it. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-62. At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-20 if necessary. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service. 6-9 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-20 if necessary. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required. 6-10 (cid:127) (cid:127) To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At 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 {CAUTION: 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. 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 (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. 6-11 (cid:127) (cid:127) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-13. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21. Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent. 6-12 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Use only T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88900925, in Canada 22689186). See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-21. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Carrier Assembly — Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat Weatherstrip Conditioning VERSATRAK™ Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378514, in Canada 88901045). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Fuel Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s Side – 24 inches (60.0 cm) Passenger’s Side – 19 inches (47.5 cm) Rear – 11 inches (28.0 cm) *Wiper blade and assembly 22665802 25010792 22676397 22665802 12568387 22703508 22703507 5480788* — PF47 — CF135 41–101 — — — 6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-14 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record 6-15 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-16 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...............................................7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...........................................7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ..........................................7-9 Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ....................................7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ................................7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .....7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information .........7-11 7-1 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. 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: (cid:127) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) (cid:127) Dealership name and location (cid:127) Vehicle delivery date and present mileage (kilometers) When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern. STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the 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 dispute 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. If 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 Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program 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 vehicle age, mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Owner Center allows you to: (cid:127) Get e-mail service reminders. (cid:127) Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner’s manual. (United States only) (cid:127) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. Find GM dealers for service nationwide. (cid:127) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. (United States only) Refer to the web for updated information. To register your vehicle, visit www.MyGMLink.com. (United States) or My GM Canada within www.gmcanada.com (Canada). 7-3 (cid:127) Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) United States – Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA® (243-8872) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. 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 7-4 Canada – Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas – Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.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 0 800 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment that may be required for your vehicle, such as hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). This program can also provide you with free resource information, such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers. The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, see your GM dealer or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 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 1-800-263-3830. 7-5 Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by courteous and capable Roadside Assistance Representatives who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel ($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the nearest service station. Lock-out Service (identiﬁcation required): Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles. (cid:127) Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud or snow. Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.) Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. (cid:127) Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper 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: (cid:127) Your name, home address, and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number (cid:127) Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number and delivery date of the vehicle (cid:127) Description of the problem 7-6 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 are only a phone call away. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-234-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. 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 Chevrolet 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 Tansportation 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. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. 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 it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair. 7-7 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30.00 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles (16 km) from the dealership. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement (ﬁve day 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 (ﬁve day maximum) may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. 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 entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact you dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for air bag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Air Bag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, air bag readiness, air bag performance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. 7-9 To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, in response to an official request of police or similar government office, as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If 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 1-800-424-9393 (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. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 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 7-11 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-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, Owner’s 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 World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P. O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 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. 7-12 A About Driving Your Vehicle .................................... ii Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-16 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-80 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-17 Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-18 Airbag Readiness Light .......................................... 3-24 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9 Airbag System ................................................ 1-52 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-59 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-62 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-59 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .... 1-60 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-57 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-55 All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-39 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ......................... 4-11 Antenna, Fixed Mast ....................................... 3-77 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .......................................... 3-78 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-8 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-27 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-72 Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-77 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-75 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-78 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-75 Appearance Care (cont.) Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-72 Finish Care ................................................. 5-76 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-77 Glass Surfaces ............................................ 5-74 Instrument Panel ......................................... 5-74 Interior Plastic Components ........................... 5-74 Leather ...................................................... 5-74 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-77 Tires .......................................................... 5-77 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-77 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-78 Vinyl .......................................................... 5-74 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-75 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-75 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-76 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-17 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-36 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-76 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-77 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-77 Chime Level Adjustment ............................... 3-78 Fixed Mast Antenna ..................................... 3-77 Radio with CD .................................... 3-37, 3-47 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-61 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-36 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-75 Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-77 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-78 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-14 Automatic Transaxle Fluid .......................................................... 5-21 Operation ................................................... 2-18 Battery .......................................................... 5-34 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-16 Battery Warning Light ...................................... 3-25 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-24 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-8 Emergencies ................................................ 4-9 Parking ...................................................... 2-20 System Warning Light .................................. 3-26 Brakes .......................................................... 5-32 Braking ........................................................... 4-7 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-14 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-41 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........ 5-44 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-41 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 5-42 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-45 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ........................................ 5-44 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-56 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations ............................ 5-84 Carbon Monoxide ..................... 2-9, 2-24, 4-27, 4-39 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-75 Your CD Player ........................................... 3-77 Your CDs ................................................... 3-77 Cargo Lamp ................................................... 3-16 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-33 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........... 5-44 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-60 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-30 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-78 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-37 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-34 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-44 Older Children ............................................. 1-31 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System .............................. 1-46 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................... 1-47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-49 Top Strap ................................................... 1-41 Child Restraints (cont.) Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-43 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-40 Chime Level Adjustment .................................. 3-78 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-17 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-77 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-75 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-72 Finish Care ................................................. 5-76 Glass Surfaces ............................................ 5-74 Instrument Panel ......................................... 5-74 Interior Plastic Components ........................... 5-74 Leather ...................................................... 5-74 Tires .......................................................... 5-77 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-77 Vinyl .......................................................... 5-74 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-75 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-75 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-76 Climate Control System ................................... 3-18 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-20 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-20 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..................... 1-28 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-71 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-12 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-37 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-29 Coolant (cont.) Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-29 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-16 Cooling System .............................................. 5-26 Cruise Control Lever ....................................... 3-10 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-33 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .............................................. 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ................................................ 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ................................... 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-13 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ............. 3-34 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-3 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-15 Door Driver Locks .......................................................... 2-6 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-7 Rear Door Security Locks ............................... 2-8 Engine Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-16 Seat Height Adjuster ...................................... 1-2 Driver Behavior ................................................ 4-2 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-18 City ........................................................... 4-22 Defensive ..................................................... 4-3 Drunken ....................................................... 4-3 Environment ................................................. 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-25 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-19 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-32 Winter ........................................................ 4-27 Electrical System (cont.) Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-80 Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-17 Battery ....................................................... 5-34 Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-33 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-30 Coolant ...................................................... 5-21 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-16 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-29 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-29 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-24 Oil ............................................................. 5-13 Overheating ................................................ 5-24 Reduced Power Light ................................... 3-34 Starting ...................................................... 2-15 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-15 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-30 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-80 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................... 5-82 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-80 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-81 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-80 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-17 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-77 Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 3-77 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-61 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-62 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-70 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-21 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-31 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-14 Folding Rear Seat ............................................ 1-9 Folding Seatback, Passenger ............................. 1-7 ............................................................... 5-4 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7 Gage ......................................................... 3-35 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-36 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................... 5-82 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-80 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-81 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-80 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-29 Fuel .......................................................... 3-35 Gage (cont.) Gasoline Speedometer .............................................. 3-23 Tachometer ................................................. 3-23 Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Gate Ajar Light ............................................... 3-34 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-33 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ............................................. 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-5 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-6 Headlamps .................................................... 3-12 Automatic Headlamp System ......................... 3-14 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-41 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-13 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-41 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ................. 5-42 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-13 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Heater ........................................................... 3-18 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ............................... 1-2 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-25 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-25 Hood Release ..................................................... 5-10 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-16 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-32 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-14 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-34 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-53 Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 3-14 Cluster ....................................................... 3-22 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-35 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-3 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Labelling, Tire Sidewall .................................... 5-48 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... 3-16 Cargo ........................................................ 3-16 Dome ........................................................ 3-15 Fog ........................................................... 3-14 Map .......................................................... 3-16 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-44 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-46 Leaving Your Vehicle ......................................... 2-9 Liftgate ........................................................... 2-9 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-24 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-27 Battery Warning .......................................... 3-25 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-26 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-33 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator .................. 3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-29 Gate Ajar ................................................... 3-34 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-36 Low Traction ............................................... 3-28 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-30 Light (cont.) Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-32 Reduced Engine Power ................................ 3-34 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-24 Security ..................................................... 3-33 Service Vehicle Soon ................................... 3-35 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-28 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-28 Lighting Entry ......................................................... 3-15 Theater Dimming ......................................... 3-15 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-33 Lockout Protection ............................................ 2-8 Locks Door ........................................................... 2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle ..................................... 2-9 Lockout Protection ......................................... 2-8 Power Door .................................................. 2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-7 Rear Door Security Locks ............................... 2-8 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-16 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-36 Low Traction Light .......................................... 3-28 Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-34 Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-8 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................... 6-9 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-13 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using Your ................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-30 Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-3 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Map Lamps .................................................... 3-16 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ........................... 2-28 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-26 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-25 Mirrors (cont.) Outside Convex Mirrors ................................ 2-31 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-31 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 Outside Convex Mirrors ............................................ 2-31 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-31 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-14 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-13 Odometer ...................................................... 3-23 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-23 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-14 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-33 Engine ....................................................... 5-13 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-32 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-31 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® System ............................................. 2-32 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-20 Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-21 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-23 Brake ........................................................ 2-20 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-23 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-20 Passing ......................................................... 4-15 Passlock® ...................................................... 2-13 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-16 Door Locks .................................................. 2-7 Electrical System ......................................... 5-80 Reduced Engine Light .................................. 3-34 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-15 Seat ............................................................ 1-3 Windows .................................................... 2-11 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-30 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .................. 2-7 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-15 Radios .......................................................... 3-36 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-77 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-77 Radio with CD .................................... 3-37, 3-47 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-61 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-36 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-75 Understanding Reception .............................. 3-77 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ............ 2-35 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-28 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-24 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-28 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ... 2-26 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-25 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-38 Reduced Engine Power Light ............................ 3-34 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-4 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ............................................. 5-64 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-63 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-45 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-11 General Motors ........................................... 7-11 United States Government ............................ 7-10 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-62 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-63 Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-62 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-63 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-15 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-24 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-32 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-14 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-24 Safety Belt Safety Belts Pretensioners .............................................. 1-30 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-24 Care of ...................................................... 5-75 Driver Position ............................................ 1-16 Safety Belts (cont.) How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-15 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ......................... 1-28 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-24 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-24 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-24 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-11 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................ 1-23 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seatback, Folding Passenger ............................. 1-7 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ............................. 1-2 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-6 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Manual ........................................................ 1-2 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-3 Passenger Folding Seatback ........................... 1-7 Power Seats ................................................. 1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat .................................. 1-9 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-46 Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-47 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-49 Security Light ................................................. 3-33 10 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-30 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11 Vehicle Soon Light ....................................... 3-35 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-62 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-36 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-77 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-21 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-23 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-23 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7 Spare Tire Installing .................................................... 5-64 Removing ................................................... 5-63 Storing ....................................................... 5-70 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ................................. 5-84 Speedometer .................................................. 3-23 Split Folding Rear Seat ..................................... 1-9 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-15 Steering ........................................................ 4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-76 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-33 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-37 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-33 Glove Box .................................................. 2-33 Storage Areas (cont.) Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-34 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ......... 2-35 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-32 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-11 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-37 Tachometer .................................................... 3-23 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .... 5-44 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-28 Theater Dimming ............................................ 3-15 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-75 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-12 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-12 Passlock® ................................................... 2-13 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Tires ............................................................. 5-47 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .......................... 5-77 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-56 Chains ....................................................... 5-60 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-62 Cleaning .................................................... 5-77 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-71 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-61 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-53 Tires (cont.) Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-54 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-64 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-64 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-63 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-70 Tire Sidewall Labelling .................................. 5-48 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-51 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-57 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-58 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-58 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-55 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-41 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-43 Towing

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual