2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owners Manual

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Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 362. Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter (severe service only). See footnote (h). Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires (V6 only). An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (l). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 463 Maintenance Footnotes (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 other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect electric power steering cables for proper hook-up, binding, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect hydraulic 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 blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. 464 (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 airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches, and trunk lid hinges and latches. 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) 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. (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. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the ﬂuid and ﬁlter do not require changing. (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 367 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and ﬁller neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) 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. (k) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. (l) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. 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 469. 465 At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 407. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 418. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notiﬁcation. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 409. It is important to check your oil 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 357 for further details. Notice: regularly 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. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 367 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. 466 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 134. 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 vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. 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 134. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON, 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. 467 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. (cid:127) 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. (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. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position. (cid:127) The ignition should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). (cid:127) The ignition key should come out only in OFF. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. 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. 468 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 Windshield Washer 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 357. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 367. Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Power Steering Usage Hydraulic System (if equipped) Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 109435474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). 469 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 2.2L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 and 3.9L V6 Engines Spark Plugs 2.2L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 and 3.9L V6 Engines Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s Side – 22.0 inches (55.0 cm) Passenger’s Side – 19.6 inches (50.0 cm) Rear – 18 inches (46.7 cm) *Wiper blade and assembly 25099149 12605566 89017342 12598004 12591131 22688087 22688086 10392621* ACDelco® Part Numbers A1208 C PF457G PF61 41-103 41-100 — — — 470 Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.5L V6 Engine 2.2L L4 Engine 471 3.9L V6 MAXX Engine 472 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 458. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 465 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record 473 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 474 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 475 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 476 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ....... 478 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 478 Online Owner Center ................................. 481 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................... 482 Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 482 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ........ 483 Roadside Assistance Program ................... 484 Courtesy Transportation ............................. 487 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ............................ 490 Collision Damage Repair ........................... 491 Reporting Safety Defects ............................ 496 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..................... 496 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................ 496 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...................................... 496 Service Publications Ordering Information ............................................. 497 477 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. 478 STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). 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 — U.S. Owners: 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 1 and 2, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights. 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 22203-1838 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. 479 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time you ﬁle your complaint to the ﬁnal decision, should be completed in about 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively, you may call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or you may write to: The Mediation/Arbitration Program c/o Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Your inquiry should be accompanied by your Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). 480 Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online 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 manual. (cid:127) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. (cid:127) Find GM dealers for service nationwide. (cid:127) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: − My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on owning and maintaining your vehicle. − My Preferences: Manage your proﬁle, subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease. Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated information and to register your vehicle. To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada section within www.gmcanada.com. 481 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 in the U.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 www.Chevrolet.com 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) 482 Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 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 Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 483 Roadside Assistance Program In the U.S., call 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the 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. Who is Covered? Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner is not eligible for coverage. The following services are provided in the U.S. during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and, in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to a maximum coverage of $100. (cid:127) Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station (about $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service. (cid:127) Lock-out Service: To ensure security, the driver must present the vehicle registration and personal ID before lock-out service is provided. Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. If your vehicle will not start, Roadside Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealership. In the U.S., replacement keys made at the customer’s expense will be covered within 10 miles (16 km). 484 (cid:127) Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. (cid:127) Flat Tire Change: If your vehicle has a spare tire, installation of the tire in good condition 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. (cid:127) Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. Additional Services for Canadian Customers (cid:127) Trip Routing Service: Upon Request, Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, computer-personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North America, along with any helpful travel information we may have pertaining to your trip. To request this service, please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800. We will make every attempt to send your personalized trip routing as quickly as possible, but it is best to allow three weeks before your planned departure date. Trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year. 485 (cid:127) Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance: In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement, while en route and over 250 kilometres from original point of departure, you may qualify for trip interruption expense assistance. This assistance covers reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night) and (C) alternate ground transportation (maximum of $40/day). This beneﬁt is to assist you with some of the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired. Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair order are required. Once authorization has been given, your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance. (cid:127) Alternative Service: There may be times, when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance, your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service, and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty, and the duration of the Base Warranty Coverage for Canadian customers of the new Vehicle Limited Warranty. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. 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. (cid:127) Telephone number of your location. (cid:127) Location of the vehicle. (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number. (cid:127) Odometer reading, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. 486 (cid:127) Description of the problem. 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. U.S. customers call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438, Canadian customers call 1-800-268-6800. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, 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 and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Towing and Road Service Exclusions Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, ﬁnes, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper (U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period (Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation program. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. 487 Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only at participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. 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 the same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation and participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters for the dealer’s area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used as ‘shuttle service,’ the reimbursement is limited to the associated shuttle allowance and must be supported by original receipts. 488 Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. 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. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, 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. 489 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 airbag deployment and, if the vehicle has the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), 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, such as those commonly called Event Data Recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, 490 such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag 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. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data 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, (cid:127) (cid:127) as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or (cid:127) as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: (cid:127) 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 (cid:127) 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 the device that stores the data. If your vehicle has OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. 491 Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. 492 Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. (cid:127) Try to relax and then check to make sure you (cid:127) are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 484 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. 493 (cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:127) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. (cid:127) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:127) 494 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. 495 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 call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 496 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 call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 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, the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). This reference number is needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee 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, CA1-163-005 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. 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. 497 Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US + Processing Fee Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 US + Processing Fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals 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. 498 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..................... 342 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .......................... 187 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag- Equipped Vehicle ....................................... 91 ............................................ 345 Additives, Fuel Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 446 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ............ 124 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ............................. 362 Air Conditioning .................................. 189, 193 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ....................... 205 Readiness Light ....................................... 204 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) .......................................... 490 Airbag System ............................................... 74 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......................... 91 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .................. 81 Passenger Sensing System ....................... 84 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 90 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 81 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ................................................. 82 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ................. 80 Where Are the Airbags? ............................. 76 Airbag System (cont.) Antenna, Backglass ..................................... 285 Antenna, Fixed Mast ................................... 284 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....................................... 285 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 293 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....... 208 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels .................................... 442 Care of Safety Belts ................................ 440 Chemical Paint Spotting ........................... 444 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .............. 441 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 436 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 437 Finish Care .............................................. 441 Finish Damage ......................................... 443 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .......................... 439 Leather .................................................... 438 Sheet Metal Damage ............................... 443 Tires ........................................................ 443 Ultra Lux Suede ....................................... 439 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 443 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 444 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 440 Weatherstrips ........................................... 440 Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 441 499 Appearance Care (cont.) Audio System(s) .......................................... 227 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ........ 281, 282 Backglass Antenna ................................... 285 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 284 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 284 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................. 284 Radio with CD ................................ 229, 235 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 244 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ................... 277, 279 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) .................. 229 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) .................. 228 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................ 281 Understanding Radio Reception ............... 283 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...... 285 Automatic Climate Control System ............... 193 Automatic Headlamp System ....................... 184 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ............................................... 363, 364 Operation ........................................ 127, 130 Backglass Antenna ...................................... 285 Battery ........................................................ 384 Run-Down Protection ............................... 187 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 312 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 293 Emergencies ............................................ 295 Parking .................................................... 134 System Warning Light .............................. 207 Brake Pedal, Throttle ................................... 124 Brakes ........................................................ 381 Braking ....................................................... 292 Braking in Emergencies ............................... 295 Break-In, New Vehicle ................................. 120 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 390 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 390 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps .............................. 390 License Plate Lamps ................................ 394 Replacement Bulbs .................................. 394 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .............................. 392 Buying New Tires ........................................ 411 500 C Calibration .......................................... 140, 142 California Fuel ............................................. 345 California Proposition 65 Warning ................ 343 Canadian Owners ........................................... 3 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ...................... 455 Carbon Monoxide ..... 112, 113, 138, 316, 331 Care of Safety Belts ............................................. 440 Your CD and DVD Player ........................ 284 Your CDs and DVDs ................................ 284 Cargo Lamp ................................................ 186 Center Console Storage Area ...................... 160 Chains, Tire ................................................. 417 Charging System Light ................................ 207 Check Engine Light ............................................ 212 Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 350 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 444 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................. 51 Infants and Young Children ........................ 47 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..... 58 Older Children ........................................... 44 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................. 67 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................ 69 Where to Put the Restraint ........................ 55 Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 188 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .................................... 442 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ............................. 441 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 437 Finish Care .............................................. 441 Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 436 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .......................... 439 Leather .................................................... 438 Tires ........................................................ 443 Ultra Lux Suede ....................................... 439 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 443 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 440 Weatherstrips ........................................... 440 Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 441 Climate Control System ............................... 189 Automatic ................................................. 193 Outlet Adjustment ..................................... 199 Collision Damage Repair ............................. 491 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ................. 39 Compact Spare Tire .................................... 435 Compass ............................................ 140, 142 501 Competitive Driving ..................................... 305 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................... 116 Control of a Vehicle ..................................... 292 Convenience Net ......................................... 162 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ........................ 212 Engine Temperature Warning Light ........... 211 Heater, Engine ......................................... 125 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ........................ 370 Cooling System ........................................... 373 Cruise Control ............................................. 176 Cruise Control Light .................................... 217 Cupholder(s) ................................................ 160 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ........................... 487 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ......................... 482 Customer Assistance Offices .................... 482 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .............. 478 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...... 483 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..................................... 496 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .......................... 496 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government .................... 496 502 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Roadside Assistance Program .................. 484 Service Publications Ordering Information ........................................... 497 Daytime Running Lamps ............................. 183 Defensive Driving ........................................ 288 Delayed Headlamps .................................... 182 Delayed Locking .......................................... 108 Doing Your Own Service Work .................... 343 Dome Lamp ................................................ 185 Door Delayed Locking ...................................... 108 Door Ajar Reminder ................................. 108 Locks ....................................................... 107 Power Door Locks ................................... 108 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 110 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 110 Driver Position, Safety Belt ................................... 26 Driver Information Center (DIC) ................... 219 DIC Operation and Displays ..................... 219 DIC Vehicle Personalization ..................... 225 DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 222 Driving At Night ................................................... 306 City .......................................................... 310 Defensive ................................................. 288 Drunken ................................................... 289 Freeway ................................................... 311 Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 314 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...................... 307 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .......... 321 Winter ...................................................... 316 Rear Seat Entertainment System ............. 260 DVD Electrical System Add-On Equipment ................................... 446 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............. 450 Fuses ...................................................... 447 Headlamp Wiring ..................................... 446 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ................... 447 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...................................... 447 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ................ 452 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........................... 446 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...................................... 362 Battery ..................................................... 384 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ........ 212 Coolant .................................................... 367 Coolant Heater ......................................... 125 Coolant Temperature Gage ...................... 212 Coolant Temperature Warning Light .......... 211 Drive Belt Routing .................................... 471 Engine Compartment Overview ................ 352 Exhaust ................................................... 138 Oil ........................................................... 357 Oil Life System ........................................ 360 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...... 372 Overheating ............................................. 370 Starting .................................................... 123 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ................ 297 Active Light .............................................. 211 Warning Light ........................................... 210 Entry/Exit Lighting ....................................... 186 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................... 490 Extender, Safety Belt ..................................... 43 Exterior Lamps ............................................ 179 503 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ................................... 362 Finish Damage ............................................ 443 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................... 284 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........................... 170 Flash-to-Pass .............................................. 173 Flat Tire ...................................................... 418 Flat Tire, Changing ...................................... 418 Flat Tire, Storing ........................ 428, 430, 432 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ........................ 363, 364 Power Steering ........................................ 378 Windshield Washer .................................. 380 Fog Lamps .................................................. 185 Folding Seatback, Passenger ........................ 14 Front Reading Lamps .................................. 186 Fuel ............................................................ 344 Additives .................................................. 345 California Fuel .......................................... 345 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............. 349 Filling Your Tank ...................................... 347 Fuels in Foreign Countries ....................... 346 Fuel (cont.) Gage ....................................................... 218 Gasoline Octane ...................................... 344 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ............................ 345 Fuses .......................................................... 447 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............. 450 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ................... 447 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ................ 452 Windshield Wiper ..................................... 446 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 212 Fuel ......................................................... 218 Speedometer ........................................... 202 Tachometer .............................................. 202 Garage Door Opener .......................... 148, 149 Gasoline Octane ..................................................... 344 Speciﬁcations ........................................... 345 Glove Box ................................................... 159 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .......... 483 504 H Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 170 Head Restraints ............................................ 13 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 446 Headlamps Automatic Headlamp System .................... 184 Bulb Replacement .................................... 390 Daytime Running Lamps .......................... 183 Delayed ................................................... 182 Flash-to-Pass ........................................... 173 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 390 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps .............................. 390 High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 172 On Reminder ........................................... 182 Headlamps Off in Park (P) .......................... 182 Heated Seats ................................................ 10 Heater ................................................ 189, 193 Highbeam On Light ..................................... 217 High-Speed Operation, Tires ........................ 408 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 313 Hill and Mountain Roads ............................. 314 Hood Checking Things Under ............................ 350 Release ................................................... 350 Horn ............................................................ 170 How to Use This Manual ................................ 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 26 Ignition Positions ......................................... 121 Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 47 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................... 407 Instrument Panel Overview .................................................. 168 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ................................................ 185 Cluster ..................................................... 200 Jump Starting .............................................. 384 Keyless Entry System ................................... 99 Keys ............................................................. 97 505 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ................................. 400 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ................... 187 Cargo ...................................................... 186 Dome ....................................................... 185 Exterior .................................................... 179 Fog .......................................................... 185 Front Reading .......................................... 186 Rear Reading .......................................... 186 Trunk ....................................................... 186 LATCH System Child Restraints ......................................... 58 License Plate Lamps ................................... 394 Lift Seat, Power ............................................ 16 Liftgate ........................................................ 113 Light Airbag Readiness ..................................... 204 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............. 208 Brake System Warning ............................. 207 Charging System ..................................... 207 Cruise Control .......................................... 217 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ....... 211 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light .......................................... 211 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ....................................... 210 506 Light (cont.) Highbeam On .......................................... 217 Malfunction Indicator ................................ 212 Oil Pressure ............................................. 216 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............ 205 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .............. 203 Safety Belt Reminder ............................... 203 Security ................................................... 217 TCS Warning Light .................................. 209 Traction Control System Active ................. 210 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ..... 209 Lighting Entry/Exit ................................................. 186 Parade Dimming ...................................... 186 Loading Your Vehicle ................................... 322 Lockout Protection ....................................... 111 Locks Delayed Locking ...................................... 108 Door ........................................................ 107 Lockout Protection ................................... 111 Power Door ............................................. 108 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 110 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 110 ........................................... 304 Loss of Control Lumbar Manual Controls .......................................... 9 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services .................... 463 At Each Fuel Fill ...................................... 466 At Least Once a Month ............................ 466 At Least Once a Year .............................. 467 Introduction .............................................. 458 Maintenance Footnotes ............................ 464 Maintenance Record ................................ 473 Maintenance Requirements ...................... 458 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 470 Owner Checks and Services .................... 465 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 469 Scheduled Maintenance ........................... 460 Using ....................................................... 459 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 458 Malfunction Indicator Light ........................... 212 Manual Lumbar Controls ................................. 9 Manual Seats .................................................. 8 Map Pocket ................................................. 160 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 222 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass ....................................... 142 Mirrors (cont.) Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® and Compass ......................... 140 Manual Rearview Mirror ........................... 140 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...... 140 Outside Convex Mirror ............................. 144 Outside Power Heated Mirrors ................. 144 Outside Power Mirrors ............................. 144 MyGMLink.com ............................................ 481 New Vehicle Break-In .................................. 120 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..... 470 Odometer .................................................... 202 Odometer, Trip ............................................ 202 Off-Road Recovery ...................................... 302 Oil Engine ..................................................... 357 Pressure Light .......................................... 216 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 360 Older Children, Restraints ............................. 44 Online Owner Center ................................... 481 507 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ........ 145 Other Warning Devices ................................ 170 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 199 Outlet(s), Accessory Power .......................... 187 Outside Convex Mirror .......................................... 144 Power Heated Mirrors .............................. 144 Power Mirrors .......................................... 144 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ....................................... 372 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 465 Owners, Canadian .......................................... 3 Paint, Damage ............................................ 443 Parade Dimming .......................................... 186 Park (P) Shifting Into ............................................. 135 Shifting Out of ......................................... 136 Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P) ............ 182 Parking Brake ....................................................... 134 Over Things That Burn ............................ 137 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............... 205 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 84 Passing ....................................................... 302 508 PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 118 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ........................... 119 Power Accessory Outlet(s) .................................. 187 Door Locks .............................................. 108 Electrical System ..................................... 447 Lift Seat ..................................................... 16 Retained Accessory (RAP) ....................... 122 Seat ............................................................ 9 Steering Fluid .......................................... 378 Windows .................................................. 115 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ............................. 43 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .......... 110 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...... 25 Radios ........................................................ 227 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 284 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 284 Radio with CD ................................ 229, 235 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 244 Rear Seat Audio ............................. 277, 279 Radios (cont.) Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) .................. 229 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) .................. 228 Theft-Deterrent ......................................... 281 Understanding Reception ......................... 283 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ..... 160 Rear Door Security Locks ........................... 110 Rear Reading Lamps .................................. 186 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .................. 39 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...................... 277, 279 Rear Seat Entertainment System ................. 260 Rear Seat Operation ..................................... 17 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .............. 36 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper .................... 175 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass .......................................... 142 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ..................... 140 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...................... 140 Rearview Mirrors ......................................... 140 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .......... 469 Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................ 328 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ............ 99 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ................................................. 100 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .......................................... 422 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............ 420 Replacement Bulbs ..................................... 394 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ............................. 496 General Motors ........................................ 496 United States Government ....................... 496 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ................. 92 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ......................................... 93 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ................ 122 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............................................... 35 Roadside Assistance Program ................................. 484 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .............. 321 Routing, Engine Drive Belt .......................... 471 Running the Engine While Parked ............... 139 509 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Passenger Reminder Light ....................... 203 Pretensioners ............................................. 43 Reminder Light ........................................ 203 Care of .................................................... 440 Driver Position ........................................... 26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............ 26 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................ 25 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ............... 39 Rear Seat Passengers ............................... 36 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 35 Safety Belt Extender .................................. 43 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ............. 35 Safety Belts Are for Everyone .................... 20 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster .................... 34 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 4 Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 460 Seatback, Folding Passenger ........................ 14 Seats Head Restraints ......................................... 13 Heated Seats ............................................. 10 Manual ........................................................ 8 Manual Lumbar ............................................ 9 Passenger Folding Seatback ...................... 14 Power Lift Seat .......................................... 16 Power Seat ................................................. 9 Rear Seat Operation .................................. 17 Reclining Seatbacks ................................... 10 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ..................................... 67 Right Front Seat Position ........................... 69 Security Light .............................................. 217 Service ........................................................ 342 Accessories and Modiﬁcations .................. 342 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................... 344 California Proposition 65 Warning ............. 343 Doing Your Own Work ............................. 343 Engine Soon Light ................................... 212 Publications Ordering Information ............. 497 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 90 510 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..... 229 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..................................... 228 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 443 Shifting Into Park (P) ................................... 135 Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................... 136 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................ 34 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .................. 172 Spare Tire Compact .................................................. 435 Installing .................................................. 422 Removing ................................................ 420 Storing ................................... 428, 430, 432 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................ 455 Speedometer ............................................... 202 Starting Your Engine ................................... 123 Steering ...................................................... 299 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio .......... 281, 282 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ................... 160 Convenience Net ..................................... 162 Cupholder(s) ............................................ 160 Glove Box ................................................ 159 Map Pocket ............................................. 160 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover .... 160 Table ....................................................... 162 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ............... 320 Sun Visors .................................................. 115 Sunroof ....................................................... 162 Table ........................................................... 162 Tachometer ................................................. 202 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..................................... 392 TCS Active Light ......................................... 210 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 209 511 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ................................. 281 Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 116 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................ 116 PASS-Key® III+ ........................................ 118 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ........................ 119 Throttle, Adjustable ...................................... 124 Tires ........................................................... 398 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ..................... 442 Buying New Tires ..................................... 411 Chains ..................................................... 417 Changing a Flat Tire ................................ 418 Cleaning .................................................. 443 Compact Spare Tire ................................. 435 Different Size ........................................... 413 High-Speed Operation .............................. 408 If a Tire Goes Flat ................................... 418 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................ 407 Inspection and Rotation ............................ 409 Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 422 Removing the Flat Tire ............................. 422 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ......... 420 512 Tires (cont.) Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..................... 428, 430, 432 Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 400 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ............... 404 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .................... 414 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........... 415 Wheel Replacement ................................. 415 When It Is Time for New Tires ................. 410 Winter Tires ............................................. 399 Towing Traction Recreational Vehicle ................................. 328 Towing a Trailer ....................................... 331 Your Vehicle ............................................. 328 Control System Active Light ..................... 210 Control System (TCS) .............................. 296 Control System Warning Light .................. 209 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ............. 297 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light .......................................... 211 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ....................................... 210 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic .............................. 363, 364 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ........... 127, 130 Trip Odometer ............................................. 202 Trunk .......................................................... 112 Trunk Lamps ............................................... 186 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................... 172 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................... 171 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 283 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....................... 414 Universal Home Remote System ........ 148, 149 Operation ........................................ 150, 156 Vehicle Control ..................................................... 292 Damage Warnings ....................................... 5 Loading .................................................... 322 Symbols ...................................................... 5 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ........................................ 490 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) .......................................... 445 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .............. 446 Vehicle Personalization DIC .......................................................... 225 Ventilation Adjustment .................................. 199 Visors .......................................................... 115 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ......... 200 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 222 Hazard Warning Flashers ......................... 170 Other Warning Devices ............................ 170 Safety and Symbols ..................................... 4 Vehicle Damage .......................................... 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..................... 415 Different Size ........................................... 413 Replacement ............................................ 415 Where to Put the Restraint ............................ 55 513 Windows ..................................................... 114 Power ...................................................... 115 Windshield Washer .................................................... 174 Washer Fluid ........................................... 380 Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 395 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ............................ 441 Wiper Fuses ............................................ 446 Wipers ..................................................... 173 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ................... 175 Winter Driving ............................................. 316 Winter Tires ................................................. 399 XM Radio Messages ................................... 258 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ......... 285 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............... 458 514

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