2003 Chevrolet Express Owners Manual

Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle - even when no child is in it.

Top Strap

Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.’’ It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored. Others require the top strap always to be anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap be anchored, don’t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly. If the child restraint does not have a top strap, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available.

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.

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Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restr..int will be placed.

Top Strap Anchor Location On vehicles with a front passenger seat, the anchor for the top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion on the right front passenger’s seat.

Each top tether b r a c L is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens. To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle, attach only one child restraint per bracket.

Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions say.

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Passenger and Cargo Van Models

If your vehicle is a passenger van with rear seats, an anchor bracket for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion for each three-passenger rear bench seat. Don’t use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s position, or in any four-passenger rear bench seat.

The top strap is designed for the second row driver side position and the third/fourth row center seating positions in a three-passenger rear bench seat.

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

If you have a passenger van, it may have the LATCH system. If it does, you’ll find two sets of anchors (A) in the second row of seats in the driver and passenger side seating positions, where the seatback meets the seat cushion.

Passenger Van 3-Passenger Rear Seats

Anchor the top strap to this bracket. For the second row only, in the left outboard seating position, use anchor point (A). For the right outboard seating position, use anchor point (B). For a center seating position, use either anchor point (A) or (B).

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In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), as shown here.

With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint.

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Id a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint. See “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” or “Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position” in the Index for information on how to secure a child restraint in your vehicle.

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want

to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.

2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the

anchors in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

4. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach the top

strap to the top strap anchor. See Top Strap on page 7-49. Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions.

5. Push and pull the child restraint in different

directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points.

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position

If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-57. You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 7-49 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder

portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

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3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of

the retractor to set the lock.

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5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into

the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.

6. Push and pull the child restraint in different

directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (2nd Row)

You’ll be using a lap-shoulder belt which works the same way as the safety belts in the rear outside seat positions. To learn how to secure a child restraint with a lap-shoulder belt, refer to the instructions in Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1-54.

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (3rd, 4th and 5th Row)

1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch

plate and pulling it along the belt.

2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the

restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

You’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. See Top Strap on page 1-49 if the child restraint has one.

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6. Push and pull the child restraint in different

directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position

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Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.

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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. If your vehicle is a passenger van, always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front passenger air bag and an air bag off switch, be sure to turn off the air bag before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position. If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front passenger air bag but does not have an air bag off switch, do not use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. If a forward-facing child restraint is suitable for your child, always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go.

Unless your vehicle has an air bag off switch and you have used it to turn the passenger’s air bag off, never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat. Here’s why:

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Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward-facing child resi

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If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger’s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger’s position (for example, don’t secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced. See “Air Bag Off Switch” in the Index.

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-49 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.

1. If your vehicle has a passenger air bag and an air

bag off switch, and you are using a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, make sure the air bag is turned off. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-72. If your child restraint is forward-facing, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing it in this seat. See “Seats” in the Index.

2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder

portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how

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To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. If you were using a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with an air bag off switch, turn on the right front passenger’s air bag when you remove the rear-facing child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger air bag risk group. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-72.

If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned off for a person who isn’t in a risk group identified by the national government, that person won’t have the extra protection of an air bag. In a crash, the air bag wouldn’t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there. Don’t turn off the passenger’s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group. See “Air Bag Off Switch” in the Index for more on this, including important safety information.

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6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the

retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different

directions to be sure it is secure.

Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system.

If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel and AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger’s seat, your vehicle has two air bags - one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel but it doesn’t say AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger’s seat, your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only. If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel, but there is no right front passenger seat, your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only. Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag. But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system:

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Air bags infla,, wit.. great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

i~al can ut: severely injured or killGd in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt - even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts, but don’t replace them. Air bags are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there’s an air bag for that person.

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The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-27 for more information. Where Are the Air Bags?

The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the parts of this manual called “Older Children” and “Infants and Young Children”.

There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol.

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If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument pan on the

passenger’s side.

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If something is between an occupant - ~ ~ . - . air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.

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When Should an Air Bag Inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle is 8600 or above, your vehicle has single stage air bags. If the GVWR is below 8600 then your vehicle has dual stage air bags. You can find the GVWR on the certification label on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30 for more information.

Single Stage Air Bags If your vehicle has frontal air bags with single stage deployment and your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 12 to 16 mph (19 to 26 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near-frontal impacts.

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Dual Stage Air Bags If your vehicle has frontal air bags with dual stage deployment, the amount of restraint will adjust according to the crash severity. For moderate frontal impacts, these air bags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 16 mph (19 to 26 km/h), and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 16 to 25 mph (26 to 40 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, or many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant.

Seat Position Sensors Vehicles with dual stage air bags are also equipped with special sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of both the driver and passenger front seats. The seat position sensors provide information which is used to determine if the air bags should deploy at a reduced level or at full depoyment. Air Bag Systems In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in front or near-frontal impacts.

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What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module - the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag - will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation doesn’t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle.

What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and many side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions.

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When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment, you should seek medical attention.

0 Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service.

Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag. Do not open or break the air bag coverings.

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Air Bag Off Switch

If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle is 8600 or above, your vehicle has an air bag off switch. You can find the GVWR on the certificationhire label on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30 for more information. You can use the air bag off switch on the instrument panel to turn off the right front passenger’s air bag. This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF if the person in the right front passenger’s position is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows:

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Infant. An infant (less than 7 year old) must ride in the front seat because:

my vehicle has no rear seat; my vehicle has a rear seat too small tu accommodate a rear-facing infant seat; or the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

Child age 1 to 12. A child age 7 to 72 must ride in the front seat because: 0 my vehicle has no rear seat;

although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of my vehicle; or the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

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Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician:

causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the air bag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash.

If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned off for a person who isn’t in a risk group identified by the national government, that person won’t have the extra protection of an air bag. In a crash, the air bag wouldn’t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there. Don’t turn off the passenger’s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group. See “Air Bag Off Switch’’ in the Index.

To turn off the right front passenger’s air bag, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to AIR BAG OFF. The AIR BAG OFF light will come on to let you know that the right front passenger’s air bag is off. The right front passenger’s air bag will remain off until you turn it back on again, and the AIR BAG OFF light will stay on to remind you that the air bag is off.

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If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger's air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don't let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger's position (for example, don't secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced.

To turn the right front passenger's air bag on again, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the on position.

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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle

Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle

Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Or”- .-‘- - ‘Tformation on page 7- 10.

For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.

The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

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Q: If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the

front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags from working properly? A: As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash.

Q: Is there anything I might add to the front of the

vehicle that could keep the air bags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may keep the air bag system from working properly. Also, the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2.

Restraint System Check

Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.

Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired OF repfaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)

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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Cra-’1

A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts. If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt, safety belt pretensioner or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section.

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Section 2

Features and Controls

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Keys ............................................................... 2.2

Remote Keyless Entry System ........................ Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ........... 2.4 Doors and Locks ............................................. 2.7 Door Locks .................................................... 2.7 Power Door Locks .......................................... 2.8 Last Door Closed Locking ................................ 2.8 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2.9 Lockout Protection ........................................ 2.10 Sliding Side Door .......................................... 2-1 1 60/40 Swing-Out Side Door ............................ 2.13 Rear Doors .................................................. 2.14 Windows .................................................... 2.16 ........................ 2.16 Manual Windows Power Windows ........................................ 2-17 .................... 2.18 Swing-Out Windows ....... Sun Visors ................................................ 2.18 Theft-Deterrent Systems .................................. 2.19 Passlock@ ................................................... 2.19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................ 2.20 New Vehicle Break-In .................................... 2.20

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................. 2-20 Ignition Positions .......... Starting Your Engine ..................................... 2.21 Engine Coolant Heater .................................. 2.22 Automatic Transmission Operation ................... 2.24 All-Wheel Drive ............................................ 2.26 Parking Brake .............................................. 2-26 Shifting Into Park (P) ..................................... 2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................. 2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ....................... 2-30 Engine Exhaust ............................................ 2-30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked .... 2-31 Mirrors ........................................................... 2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................. 2-32 Outside Manual Mirror ................................... 2-32 Outside Remote Control Mirror ....................... 2-32 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ......................... 2-33 Outside Power Mirrors ................................... 2-34 Outside Convex Mirror ................................... 2-35 Outside Heated Mirrors .................................. 2-35 2-36 Onstar@ System ............................................ Storage Areas ................................................ 2-38

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Keys

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This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up.

When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using this tag.

Notices Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have spare keys. If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call GM Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5. Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped, the remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:

Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary. See “Battery Replacement’’ and “Resynchronization” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4. If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

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Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Your vehicle may have this feature.

8 (Lock): Pressing this button once will lock all of the doors. The parking lamps will flash and the interior lamps will turn on briefly. Press LOCK again within five seconds and the parking lamps will flash and the horn will chirp briefly.

& (Unlock): Pressing this button once will unlock the driver’s door. The parking lamps will flash twice and the interior lamps will turn on. Press UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock the remaining doors. The parking lamps will flash. & (Panic Alarm): The remote keyless entry transmitter comes equipped with an instant panic alarm. To use the alarm, press the horn symbol when the ignition is turned off. The horn will sound and both the interior and exterior lamps will flash for up to thirty seconds. To stop the instant panic alarm, press the panic button again, wait for thirty seconds, or start the vehicle. f4 (Cargo Door): Press this button to unlock the cargo doors only.

Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it. Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously. This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter. To resynchronize your transmitter, stand close to your vehicle and press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter at the same time for seven seconds. The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your dealer for service.

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Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. TO replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following:

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1. Use an object like a coin to pry open the transmitter. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use an object

like a pencil to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.

3. Remove and replace the battery, positive (+)

side down.

4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure

no moisture can enter.

5. Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK on the remote

keyless entry transmitter for seven seconds to resynchronize the transmitter.

6. Check the operation of the transmitter.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with keyless entry, see Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-3 for more information. From the outside, use your key.

To lock the door from the inside, slide the manual lever on your door down. To unlock the door, slide the manual lever up.

Doors and Locks

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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won't open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening.

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Last Door Closed Locking This feature protects the owner from having an unsecured side cargo door. If the side cargo door is open when the lock button is pressed on the door or remote keyless entry transmitter, all doors will lock and then re-lock again after the cargo door is closed. the cargo door is not closed within several minutes, the re-lock will not occur.

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If

Power Door Locks

Press the bottom side of the power door lock switch to lock all the doors at once. Press the top side of the power door lock switch to unlock all the doors at once. When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work.

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Move the button to the left to engage the security feature. Move the button to the right to return the door locks to normal operation.

Right-hand 60/40 Swing-Out Side Door

Rear Door Security Locks Security locks are located on the passenger side rear door, the side sliding door or the front portion of the 60/40 side swing-out door.

With this feature, you can lock these doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers.

Rear Cargo Door

Move the lever down to engage the security feature. Move the lever up to return the door locks to normal operation.

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To open the sliding door from inside, turn the handle upward and toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open it.

To close the sliding door from inside, grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position. Make sure the door is completely closed before driving away.

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60/40 Swing-Out Side Door

To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull out on the handle and pull it toward you.

To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push open the door.

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Unlockel. Joors cat. Je c-.lgerous.

Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening.

To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull it toward you. To close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear door first. Then close the front door. Check to make sure that both doors are completely closed. The front side swing-out door has a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees. To open the door beyond 90 degrees, close the door partially, pull the check strap toward you and then open the door. When you close the door, the check strap will automatically re-engage.

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To open the rear doors from the outside, pull the handle toward you to open the passenger's side rear door first.

To open the driver's side rear door, pull the latch release at the inside edge of the door. To close the rear doors, close the driver side rear door first. Then, close the passenger side rear door. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed.

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Windows

Leaving chiraren in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.

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Manual Windows To operate your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows.

Power Windows

The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger window as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to RUN or ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Ignition Positions on page 2-20. Press the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window. Press the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window. The driver’s window switch also has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express-down mode. The express-down mode can be cancelled at any time by pressing the opposite side of the switch. To open the window part way, lightly tap the switch until the window is at the desired position.

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Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is a big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Passlock@ Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock@ theft-deterrent system. Passlock@ is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock@ enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.

During normal operation, the SECURITY light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN. If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. If the engine is running and the SECURITY light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock@ system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock@ at this time. You may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-96. See your dealer for service.

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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Ignition Positions

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.

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Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four different positions. A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove the key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service.

B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Notice: Don’t operate accessories ACCESSORY position for long periods of time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle.

in the

C (RUN): This is the position for driving.

D (START): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK. Your radio and power windows will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to LOCK, these features will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until a door is opened.

Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, push the

accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in START. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try.

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Fuel Regulator You have a fuel regulator that shuts the fuel off when the engine reaches 5,600 rpm. Engine Coolant Heater In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (OOC), use of the coolant heater is not required.

2.

When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"CI. do this: 1.

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With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly.

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.

The cord for the engine coolant heater is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment and is attached to the hose for the power steering reservoir.

3. PI

it into a normal, grounded 11 0-vol C outlet.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and

store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

L .Agging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. With the ignition in RUN, you must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P). If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you continue pressing the brake pedal. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-29. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-28.

Automatic Transmission Operation

There are several different positions for your shift lever.

PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into Park (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NE1 IT-

L (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift into a drive gear while your engine is racing.

Notice: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.

You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). You should use THIRD (3) when carrying a heavy load or driving on steep hills. You should use THIRD (3) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer to minimize heat build-up and extend the life of your transmission.

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in SECOND (2). You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.

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FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. shift lever is put in FIRST ( I ) , the transmission won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: If your wheels won’t turn, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine’s driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction when needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. You may experience a brief vehicle vibration upon acceleration when driving in slippery conditions. This is normal and is an indication that the all-wheel drive system is functioning properly.

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Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the handle, located just above the parking brake pedal, marked BRAKE RELEASE to release the parking brake. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Always check to be sure your parking brake is fully released before you drive. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-32. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

Shifting Into Park (P)

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like

this:

-.t of your vehicle

It can be dangerous to get 1- if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right

set the parking brake.

foot and

Pull the lever toward you.

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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine F--nning

It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever to PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).

Move the lever up as far as it will go.

3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can

leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

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Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-27. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then, move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear

you want.

5. Have the system fixed as soon as you can.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhr-’.

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if:

Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:

Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

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Running Your Engine While You Are Parked

It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

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d n g the engine w , ~ . . the clin .,.e system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust.” Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust - with CO - can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See “Winter Driving” in the Index.

It G,.I be dan =-.--- to get out of 1 -4r veh---e if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-27. If you’re pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-32.

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Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror If you have a cargo van without the rear door glass, your vehicle may not have a rearview mirror. Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab away from you to restore the mirror to the original position. Outside Manual Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle, and have a clear view of objects behind you. Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow passageways.

Outside Remote Control Mirror

If your vehicle has power mirrors, they can be adjusted from inside the vehicle.

Select the mirror you want to move by turning the knob clockwise to adjust the passenger’s side mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the driver’s side mirror. The center position is neutral.

Then, adjust the mirror angle by pushing the knob in the direction desired until the mirror is adjusted to where you want it.

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Outside Camper-Type Mirrors

If your vehicle is equipped with the camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of any objects behind you.

1. To adjust the mirrors when towing a trailer, turn the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle.

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2. Turn the mirror head

so that it swings further outboard and adjust the mirror surface as needed.

Outside Power M If you have power mirrors, inside the vehicle.

irrors they can be adjusted from

Select the mirror you want to move by turning the knob clockwise to adjust the passenger’s side mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the driver’s side mirror. The center position is neutral.

Then, adjust the mirror angle by pushing the knob in the direction desired until the mirror is adjusted to where you want it.

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Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror may be convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the dri T’S seat.

Outside Heated Mirrors

Your outside mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the button located near the fan control.

A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

An indicator light in the button will light anytime the heated outside mirrors are activated. Your rear window defogger comes on whenever the heated mirrors are on. If your vehicle has a rear window defogger, see “Rear Window Defogger’’ in Climate Control System on page 3- 17.

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Onstar@ Services Onstar@ provides a number of service plans. Some of the

services currently provided by Onstar@ are: Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Remote Diagnostics Onstar@ MED-NET (Requires separate activation and annual fee on some plans) Online and Personal Concierge Services Route Support RideAssist Information and Convenience Services

Onstar@ System

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Onstar@ System. Onstar@ uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. An Onstar@ subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle. You can upgrade or extend your Onstar@ services to meet your needs. A complete Onstar@ user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the Onstar@ Subscription Service Agreement are included in your vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com, contact Onstar@ at 1 -888-4-ONSTAR (1 -888-466-7827), or press the blue Onstar@ button to speak to an Onstar@ advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Onstar@ Personal Calling With OnSta? Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts, no roaming charges and no access fees. To find out more about Onstar@ Personal Calling, refer to the Onstar@ user’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call Onstar@ at 1 -888-4-ONSTAR (1 -888-466-7827).

Onstar@ Virtual Advisor With Onstar@ Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news, entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic and weather reports. You are able to listen and reply to your e-mail through your vehicle’s speakers. A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar@ services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for Onstar@ Personal Calling and Onstar@ Virtual Advisor use. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com.

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Storage Areas

Your front storage compartment is at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the compartment, press down on the inside portion of the handle. The compartment will open automatically. Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door.

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Instrument Panel

... ........

Overview Instrument Panel Warning Flashers

..... 3.2 ..... 3.4 Hazard Other Warning Devices ................................... 3.5 Horn ............................................................. 3.5 Tilt Wheel ..................................................... 3.5 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ......................... 3.6 Exterior Lamps ............................................. 3.12 Interior Lamps .............................................. 3.14 Accessory Power Outlets ............................... 3.16 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................ 3.16 Climate Controls ............................................ 3.17 Climate Control System ................................. 3.17 Rear Heating System .................................... 3.18 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ....... 3-19 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ............. 3.23 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................ 3.24 Speedometer ............................................... 3.25 Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................. 3.26 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................ 3-27 Air Bag Off Light .......................................... 3.28 .................................. 3.29 Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage ............................................ 3.30 Brake System Warning Light .......................... 3.31 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............. 3.32 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .................. 3.32 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 3.33

........ 3.36 Oil Pressure Gage ..................... Change Engine Oil Light ................................ 3-37 Security Light ............................................... 3.37 Cruise Control Light ...................................... 3-38 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ........... 3-38 Tow/Haul Mode Light .................................... 3-38 Check Gages Warning Light ........................... 3-38 Fuel Gage ................................................... 3-39 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-40

Setting the Time for Radios without Radio

Data Systems (RDS) .................................. 3-40

Setting the Time for Radios with Radio

Data Systems (RDS) .................................. 3-41 AM-FM Radio ............................................... 3-41 Radio with CD (Base Level) ........................... 3-44 Radio with Cassette and CD .......................... 3-48 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................. 3-59 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ................................. 3-69 Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) ....... 3-71 Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios) ............. 3-71 Understanding Radio Reception ...................... 3-71 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................. 3-72 Care of Your CDs ......................................... 3-73 Care of Your CD Player ................................ 3-73 Fixed Mast Antenna ...................................... 3-73 Chime Level Adjustment ..... ............ 3-73

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Instrument Panel Overview

I-he main components of your instrument panel are the following:

A. Air Outlets B. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Shift Lever E. Climate Control System F. Audio System

G. Headlamp and Parking Lamp Controls H. Tow/Haul Mode Button I. Rear Heating System (If Equipped) J. Accessory Power Outlets/Cigarette Lighter K. Storage Compartment

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Hazard Warning Flashers

The hazard warning flasher button is located at the top of the steering column.

Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work.

Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.

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Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set one up at 300 feet (1 00 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press the horn symbol in the middle of the steering wheel to sound the horn.

the side of the road about

Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column.

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

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Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following:

Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control

For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-72 later in this section.

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Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. If you move the lever all the way up or down, and the arrow flashes at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs or a blown fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-96.

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Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer io (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To

change the headlamps from low to high beam, pull the mutlifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on.

Flash-To-Pass Feature This feature allows you to use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not SO far that you hear it click. If your headlamps are off or on low-beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on and stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high-beam indicator on the instrument panel will come on. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by with the wiper symbol on it.

turning the band

(Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to

mist. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. wipes, hold the band on mist longer.

If you want more

(Delay): You can set

the wiper speed for a long or

short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay.

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Windshield Washer 6 (Washer Fluid): There

is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed.

’reezing we--.ler, on’t use your washer

until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Speed): For steady wiping at low speed,

-(Low turn the band away from you to the first solid band past the delay settings. position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. To stop the wipers, move the band to off position. 0 (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings.

o (Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off.

Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

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Cruise Control Your vehicle may have cruise control.

0 (Off): This position turns the system off.

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will disengage.

I (On): This position activates the system.

(Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbol

-/- to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed.

(Set): Press this button to set the speed.

Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

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Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from on to resume/accelerate briefly. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate briefly, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at resume/accelerate.

uise Control

or- -!hen 1 - J r e If you leave your cruise cont not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use