2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owners Manual

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Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) .... 7-10 ALARM (Content Theft Operation) ..................... 2-47 AM ............................................................... 3-93 Antenna, Backglass ......................................... 3-95 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ..... 3-96 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ............................ 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-37 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-94 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-97 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 5-100 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-94 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-97 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-99 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-99 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-100 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............... 5-100 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-97 Arming with the Power Lock Switch ................... 2-15 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter ................................................. 2-16 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-20 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-55 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-92 Backglass Antenna ...................................... 3-95 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................ 3-93 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-95 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-94 Chime Level Adjustment ............................... 3-96 Radio with Cassette ..................................... 3-56 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-78 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-67 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-55 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-91 Audio System(s) (cont.) Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-93 Vehicle Customization Settings ...................... 3-96 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-96 AUTOLOCK (Automatic Door Lock and Unlock) ........................................ 2-44 Automatic Transaxle Fluid .......................................................... 5-28 Operation ................................................... 2-21 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-60 Back-Up Lamps ........................................... 5-63 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-60 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-60 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 5-60 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-63 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps ................................... 5-62 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-76 Backglass Antenna .......................................... 3-95 Backing Up .................................................... 4-42 Battery .......................................................... 5-53 Battery Replacement ......................................... 2-7 Battery Rundown Protection ............................. 3-19 Battery Warning Message ................................ 3-45 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-23 Brake Low Fluid Warning Message ......................... 3-50 Parking ...................................................... 2-25 System Warning Light .................................. 3-35 Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-50 Brake Wear ................................................... 5-52 Brakes .......................................................... 5-50 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-17 California Fuel .................................................. 5-5 Canada – Customer Assistance .......................... 7-5 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-8 Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-110 Carbon Monoxide ................... 4-26, 4-38, 2-10, 2-29 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-97 Your Cassette Tape Player ............................ 3-93 Your CD Player ........................................... 3-95 Your CDs ................................................... 3-94 Cassette Tape Messages ......................... 3-66, 3-88 Cassette Tape Player Service ............................. 6-9 CD Adapter Kits ..................................... 3-66, 3-88 CD Messages ........................................ 3-77, 3-91 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-40 Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-80 Change Engine Oil Message ............................ 3-47 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-39 Check Engine Light ......................................... 3-39 Checking Coolant ............................................ 5-33 Checking Engine Oil ........................................ 5-18 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... 1-57 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 5-100 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-35 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-31 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-40 Older Children ............................................. 1-29 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position .................................................. 1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... 1-45 Top Strap ................................................... 1-38 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-40 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-38 Chime Level Adjustment .................................. 3-96 CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer) ............................... 2-48 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-20 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-94 Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ 5-97 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-100 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-97 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .............................. 5-99 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................... 5-98 Cleaning Fabric/Carpet .................................... 5-94 Cleaning Glass Surfaces .................................. 5-96 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components ................. 5-96 Cleaning Leather ............................................ 5-96 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ........... 5-96 Cleaning Tires ................................................ 5-99 Cleaning Vinyl ................................................ 5-96 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades .............. 5-98 Climate Control System Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-27 Dual .......................................................... 3-21 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-93 Compass Variance .......................................... 3-53 Content Theft-Deferrent .................................... 2-15 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-40 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-38 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-20 Hot Temperature Warning Message ................ 3-45 Cooling ......................................................... 3-23 Cooling System .............................................. 5-37 Courtesy Lamps ............................................. 3-16 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-11 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-42 Current and Past Model Order Forms ................ 7-14 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-8 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....................................................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ................................................ 7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ............................................ 7-12 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-13 Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp System ...................................................... 3-15 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ................................. 3-24 Delayed Entry Lighting ..................................... 3-17 Delayed Exit Lighting ....................................... 3-18 Delayed Headlamps ........................................ 3-15 Dinghy Towing ................................................ 4-32 Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter ................................................. 2-16 Disarming with Your Key .................................. 2-16 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-3 Dolly Towing .................................................. 4-32 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-18 Door Ajar Warning Message ................................. 3-48 Locks .......................................................... 2-8 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-9 Driver Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-16 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-52 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-17 City ........................................................... 4-21 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-24 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-18 Winter ........................................................ 4-26 Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-43 Driving on Snow or Ice .................................... 4-27 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-20 Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... 4-20 Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-42 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-21 Easy Entry Seat ............................................... 1-7 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ..................................... 5-103 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-104 Headlamp Wiring ....................................... 5-103 Power Windows and Other Power Options .... 5-103 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 5-103 Emergency Trunk Release Handle ..................... 2-12 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ................................. 3-41 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-26 Battery ....................................................... 5-53 Change Oil Message ................................... 3-47 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-39 Coolant ...................................................... 5-31 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-20 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-38 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Engine (cont.) Exhaust ..................................................... 2-29 Low Oil Level Message ................................ 3-46 Oil ............................................................. 5-18 Overheating ................................................ 5-34 Starting ...................................................... 2-18 Supercharger Oil ......................................... 5-24 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing .................. 4-45 Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-22 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-17 Erasing HomeLink® Buttons .............................. 2-39 Event Data Records (EDR) .............................. 7-10 EXIT (Exit Feature Customization Mode) .................................... 2-50 Express-Down Window .................................... 2-14 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-28 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-26 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) .............. 3-60, 3-71, 3-82 Finding a Station ............................ 3-58, 3-69, 3-80 Finish Care .................................................... 5-98 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-99 Fuel (cont.) Fuses Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Low Warning Message ................................. 3-50 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-104 Windshield Wiper ....................................... 5-103 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-38 Fuel .......................................................... 3-43 Speedometer .............................................. 3-32 Tachometer ................................................. 3-33 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-35 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-36 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-4 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ........ 2-38 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-40 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities .................................................... 7-6 Flash-to-Pass Feature ....................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-81 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-82 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-28 Power Steering ........................................... 5-47 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-48 FM Stereo ..................................................... 3-93 FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming) ............................................. 2-50 FOB HORN (Remote Audible Veriﬁcation) .......................... 2-46 FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual Veriﬁcation) .............. 2-45 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-16 Folding Rear Seat ............................................ 1-8 Following Distance .......................................... 4-42 ............................................................... 5-4 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-6 Gage ......................................................... 3-43 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-4 H Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-6 Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-60 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................... 3-8 Headlamp Wiring ........................................... 5-103 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-60 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-60 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 5-60 Heated Outside Mirrors .................................... 2-33 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Heating ......................................................... 3-23 Highbeam Out Warning Message ...................... 3-51 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-24 Hitches .......................................................... 4-41 HomeLink® Transmitter .................................... 2-36 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ................ 2-36 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-10 Horn ............................................................... 3-7 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ........ 3-45 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank ............................................ 5-39 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator .................. 5-42 How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-30 How to Check ........................................ 5-28, 5-73 How to Check and Add Oil ............................... 5-25 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-48 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ....... 5-26 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-15 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-20 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-36 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-35 If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-40 If the Light Is on Steady .................................. 3-40 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard ......................... 4-28 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-30 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-39 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-17 Illumination on Remote Activation ........................ 2-6 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-31 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-72 Instrument Panel Cluster ....................................................... 3-29 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. 3-16 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) ..................................... 5-106 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver’s Side) ........................................... 5-104 Interior Lamps ................................................ 3-16 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-54 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-3 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Lamps Exterior ...................................................... 3-14 Interior ....................................................... 3-16 Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 1-16, 1-24 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-42 Latches, Seatback ............................................ 1-6 Leaving Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-10 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ... 2-27 Light Air Bag Readiness ....................................... 3-34 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-37 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-35 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-42 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-39 Oil Pressure Indicator ................................... 3-41 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-33 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-37 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-37 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-33 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-10 Locks Door ........................................................... 2-8 Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-10 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-10 Power Door .................................................. 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-9 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-16 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message .................... 3-50 Low Engine Oil Level Message ......................... 3-46 Low Fuel Warning Message ............................. 3-50 Low Oil Pressure Message ............................... 3-46 Low Tire Message .......................................... 3-47 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ................. 3-49 LT DELAY (Delayed Headlamp Illumination) ........ 2-44 Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-13 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using Your ................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 4-45 Making Turns ................................................. 4-43 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-39 Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-3 Manual Operation ........................................... 3-21 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6 Message Battery Warning .......................................... 3-45 Center ....................................................... 3-44 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-47 Message (cont.) Door Ajar Warning ....................................... 3-48 Highbeam Out Warning ................................ 3-51 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning .................. 3-45 Low Brake Fluid Warning .............................. 3-50 Low Engine Oil Level ................................... 3-46 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-50 Low Oil Pressure ......................................... 3-46 Low Tire ..................................................... 3-47 Low Washer Fluid Warning ........................... 3-49 Security ..................................................... 3-49 Service Traction System Warning ................... 3-44 Service Vehicle Soon ................................... 3-51 Traction Active ............................................ 3-44 Trunk Ajar Warning ...................................... 3-48 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance ........................ 7-5 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ........................ 2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® ..... 2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ............. 2-31 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-34 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-34 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-33 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4 N New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-17 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-13 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ... 5-34 Overseas – Customer Assistance ........................ 7-5 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-14 Odometer ...................................................... 3-32 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-14 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-18 Pressure Indicator Light ................................ 3-41 Pressure Message ....................................... 3-46 Supercharger, Engine ................................... 5-24 OIL LIFE (GM Oil Life System Reset) ................ 2-43 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-29 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4 OnStar® Personal Calling ................................. 2-35 OnStar® Services ............................................ 2-35 OnStar® System ............................................. 2-34 OnStar® Virtual Advisor .................................... 2-35 ORIG. SET (Return to the Original Settings) ....... 2-49 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-26 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-34 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-34 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-33 10 Parade Dimming ............................................. 3-18 Park (P) Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-28 Parking Brake ........................................................ 2-25 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-28 Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-44 Park(P) Shifting Into ................................................ 2-26 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-27 Passing ................................................. 4-14, 4-42 Passlock® ...................................................... 2-16 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-8 Playing a Cassette Tape .......................... 3-64, 3-86 Playing a CD ......................................... 3-75, 3-89 Playing the Radio ........................... 3-57, 3-68, 3-79 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-19 Door Locks .................................................. 2-9 Electrical System ....................................... 5-103 Power (cont.) Six-Way Seats .............................................. 1-3 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-47 Windows .................................................... 2-14 Power Steering ............................................... 4-12 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .................. 2-9 Programmable Modes ....................................... 2-9 Programming Mode ......................................... 2-42 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ........... 2-36 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-15 Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-34 Radio Data System (RDS) ............... 3-56, 3-67, 3-78 Radio Messages ............................. 3-61, 3-72, 3-83 Radios .......................................................... 3-55 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................ 3-93 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-95 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-94 Radio with Cassette ..................................... 3-56 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-78 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-67 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-55 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-91 Radios (cont.) Understanding Reception .............................. 3-93 RDS Messages .............................. 3-60, 3-71, 3-82 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-18 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-26 Rear Seat Passenger Positions ......................... 1-23 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-23 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-40 Rear Window Defogger .................................... 3-25 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming .................. 2-32 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® ..................................................... 2-32 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ........................... 2-31 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-31 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-31 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-4 Remote Trunk Release .................................... 2-11 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ............................................. 5-86 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-83 Removing the Wheel Covers and the Wheel Nut Caps ......................................................... 5-85 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-63 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-53 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..... 1-58 11 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-33 Care of ...................................................... 5-97 Driver Position ............................................ 1-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-15 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-15 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...................................... 1-26 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-23 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-23 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-10 Safety Chains ................................................. 4-41 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-6 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-12 General Motors ........................................... 7-12 United States Government ............................ 7-12 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button ....... 2-39 Resetting Defaults ........................................... 2-39 Resetting the Trip Computer ............................. 3-54 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-57 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .................................................. 1-58 Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-57 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-58 Resynchronization ............................................. 2-7 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-18 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-31 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-14 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-30 12 Seats Easy Entry Seat ............................................ 1-7 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-6 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Manual ........................................................ 1-2 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4 Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-6 Six-Way Power Seats .................................... 1-3 Split Folding Rear Seat .................................. 1-8 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-42 Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-43 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-45 Selecting Outside Air or Recirculation ................ 3-22 Selecting the Fan Speed .................................. 3-22 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-39 Message .................................................... 3-49 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-13 Traction System Warning Message ................. 3-44 Vehicle Soon Message ................................. 3-51 Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-13 Service Manuals ............................................. 7-13 Setting Preset Stations .................... 3-58, 3-69, 3-80 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-55 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) .......... 3-59, 3-70, 3-81 SETTINGS (Display Current Settings) ................ 2-43 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-99 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-26 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-28 Skidding ........................................................ 4-16 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-20 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-95 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-110 Speedometer .................................................. 3-32 Split Folding Rear Seat ..................................... 1-8 Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine ........................... 2-18 Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine .............. 2-19 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-18 Steering ........................................................ 4-12 Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-13 Steering Tips .................................................. 4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-92 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-40 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-40 Glove Box .................................................. 2-40 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-40 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools .......................... 5-91 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....................... 5-92 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-30 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-14 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-41 13 T Tachometer .................................................... 3-33 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps .................................................... 5-62 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-37 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-91 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-15 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-15 Passlock® ................................................... 2-16 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-7 Tire Low Message ............................................. 3-47 Tire Inﬂation Check ........................................... 6-9 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................... 5-66 Tire Size ....................................................... 5-69 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ........................ 5-70 Tires ............................................................. 5-65 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-76 Chains ....................................................... 5-80 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-82 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-93 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-81 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-72 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-75 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-73 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-77 14 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-79 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-79 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-76 TIRE MON (Tire Inﬂation Monitor Reset) ............... 2-43 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-20 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-38 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-40 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-27 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-41 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-31 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-38 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-31 Traction Active Message ........................................... 3-44 Control System (TCS) .................................. 4-10 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-37 Service Traction System Warning Message ..... 3-44 Trailer Brakes ................................................. 4-41 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-28 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... 2-21 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ............................................ 7-13 Transmitter Veriﬁcation ...................................... 2-5 Transportation Options ...................................... 7-9 Trip Computer ................................................ 3-54 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-32 TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) ................................ 2-48 Trunk ............................................................ 2-10 Trunk Ajar Warning Message ............................ 3-48 Trunk Assist Handle ........................................ 2-11 Trunk Lock .................................................... 2-11 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-43 Underhood Fuse Block (Lower) ....................... 5-109 Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) ....................... 5-108 Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-93 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-77 United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-5 Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-80 Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-95 Using HomeLink® ........................................... 2-38 Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-6 Customization Settings ................................. 3-96 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-33 Service Soon Message ................................. 3-51 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records .... 7-10 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-102 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .................. 5-102 Vehicle Personalization .................................... 2-42 Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-53 Visor Vanity Mirrors ......................................... 2-14 Visors ........................................................... 2-14 Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-35 15 W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-28 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washer Fluid Low Warning Message ................. 3-49 Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-97 Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-40 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-40 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-20 What Kind of Oil to Use .................................. 5-25 What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-24 What to Use .......................................... 5-32, 5-48 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-79 Replacement ............................................... 5-79 When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 5-19 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ................................... 5-22 When to Check ...................................... 5-24, 5-72 When to Check and Change ............................ 5-28 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-47 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..... 5-26 16 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ..................................................... 4-44 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-38 Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 1-12 Windows ....................................................... 2-13 Power ........................................................ 2-14 Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-10 Fluid .......................................................... 5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-64 Fuses ...................................................... 5-103 Windshield Wipers ............................................ 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-26 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-96 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) ... 3-56, 3-67, 3-78, 3-93 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2

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