2004 Pontiac VIBE Owners Manual

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If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. Courtesy Transportation Pontiac has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. Plan Ahead When Possible 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. 7-8 Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement up to $30 per day (ﬁve days maximum) may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to $10 per day (ﬁve day maximum) may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it isnot part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled WarrantyandOwnerAssistance Informationfurnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. GeneralMotorsreservestherighttounilaterallymodify, changeordiscontinueCourtesyTransportationat anytimeandtoresolveallquestionsofclaimeligibility pursuanttotermsandconditionsdescribedherein atitssolediscretion. 7-9 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 7-11 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P. O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-12 A Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-17 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-39 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-97 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ...... 3-45, 3-54 Air Bag ......................................................... 3-30 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-30 Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............................................. 1-47 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-21 All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-51 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ........................... 4-9 Aluminum Wheels ........................................... 5-94 AM ............................................................... 3-63 Antenna, Fixed Mast ....................................... 3-64 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...................................................... 3-64 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-32 Anti-lock Brake System ..................................... 4-7 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-89 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-92 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-95 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-89 Appearance Care (cont.) Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-92 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-94 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-94 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-95 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-95 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-92 Arming the System ......................................... 2-14 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-19 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-41 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-64 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-64 Fixed Mast Antenna ..................................... 3-64 Navigation/Radio System .............................. 3-63 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-42 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-52 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-41 Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-63 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-64 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-13 Automatic Transaxle ........................................ 2-18 Fluid .......................................................... 5-23 Operation ................................................... 2-20 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check ............................................. 6-22 B Backing Up .................................................... 4-38 Battery .......................................................... 5-44 Battery Replacement ......................................... 2-6 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-21 Body Lubrication Service .................................. 6-21 Brake ............................................................ 2-27 Parking ...................................................... 2-27 System Inspection ....................................... 6-25 System Warning Light .................................. 3-31 Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-40 Brake Wear ................................................... 5-43 Brakes .......................................................... 5-40 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-16 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-52 Back-Up Lamps ........................................... 5-58 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........ 5-55 Front Turn Signal Lamps .............................. 5-54 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52 Headlamps ................................................. 5-52 Rear Combination Lamps ............................. 5-56 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-59 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-71 California Fuel .................................................. 5-5 Canada – Customer Assistance .......................... 7-5 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-8 Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-101 Carbon Monoxide ..................... 4-24, 4-34, 2-9, 2-33 ......................................................... 5-92 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-92 Your CD Player ........................................... 3-64 Your CDs ................................................... 3-64 Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-41 Cargo Tie Downs ............................................ 2-41 Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) .................................... 5-51 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-37 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........... 5-55 Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-75 Charging System Light .................................... 3-31 Check ........................................................... 3-34 Engine Light ............................................... 3-34 Checking Coolant ............................................ 5-28 Checking Engine Oil ........................................ 5-16 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... 1-56 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-95 Child Restraints .............................................. 1-33 Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-33 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-29 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-39 Older Children ............................................. 1-27 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position .................................................. 1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... 1-44 Top Strap ................................................... 1-36 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-38 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-36 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-19 Cleaning ........................................................ 5-89 Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-89 Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ 5-92 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-95 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-92 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................... 5-93 Cleaning Fabric/Carpet .................................... 5-89 Cleaning Glass Surfaces .................................. 5-91 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components ................. 5-91 Cleaning Leather ............................................ 5-91 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ........... 5-91 Cleaning Vinyl ................................................ 5-91 Climate Control System ................................... 3-19 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-23 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-22 Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-26 Coinholder(s) .................................................. 2-37 Compact Disc Messages .......................... 3-51, 3-62 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-88 Content Theft-Deferrent .................................... 2-13 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5 Coolant ......................................................... 3-33 Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-33 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-19 Cooling System .............................................. 5-32 Cruise Control .................................................. 3-8 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-39 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-37 Current and Past Model Order Forms ................ 7-12 Customer Assistance Information ........................ 7-8 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 .... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-10 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ............................................ 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-13 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ................................. 3-21 Dinghy Towing ................................................ 4-31 Disarming the System ..................................... 2-15 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-3 Dolly Towing .................................................. 4-32 Door ............................................................. 3-39 Ajar Light ................................................... 3-39 Locks .......................................................... 2-7 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ............................... 2-8 Driver ............................................................ 1-14 Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-14 Seat Height Adjuster ...................................... 1-3 Driving .......................................................... 4-15 At Night ..................................................... 4-15 City ........................................................... 4-19 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-20 Driving (cont.) Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-22 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-16 Winter ........................................................ 4-24 Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-39 Driving on Snow or Ice .................................... 4-24 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-18 Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... 4-18 Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-38 Electrical System ............................................ 5-97 Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-97 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-98 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-98 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-98 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-98 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ................................................... 3-37 Engine .......................................................... 5-21 Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-21 Battery ....................................................... 5-44 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-34 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-19 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-33 Coolant ...................................................... 5-27 Cooling System Inspection ............................ 6-25 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Engine (cont.) Exhaust ..................................................... 2-33 Oil ............................................................. 5-16 Overheating ................................................ 5-30 Starting ...................................................... 2-18 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ..................... 5-100 Engine Coolant Level Check ............................. 6-19 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing .................. 4-40 Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-19 Engine Oil Level Check ................................... 6-19 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-15 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-26 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-12 Filter ............................................................. 5-21 Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-21 Finding a PTY Station ..................................... 3-55 Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™) ............. 3-45 Finding a Station .................................... 3-43, 3-53 Finish Care .................................................... 5-93 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-94 Five-Speed .................................................... 2-23 Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 3-64 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-6 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-76 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-77 Floor Mats ..................................................... 2-37 Fluid ............................................................. 5-23 Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-23 Manual Transaxle ........................................ 5-25 Power Steering ........................................... 5-38 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-39 Fluid Level Check ........................................... 6-20 FM Stereo ..................................................... 3-63 Folding Seatback, Passenger ............................. 1-5 Following Distance .......................................... 4-38 ............................................................... 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 ......................................................... 3-40 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 System Inspection ....................................... 6-24 Fuses ........................................................... 5-98 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-98 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-98 G Gage ............................................................ 3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-33 Fuel .......................................................... 3-40 Speedometer .............................................. 3-27 Tachometer ................................................. 3-28 Gasoline ......................................................... 5-4 Octane ........................................................ 5-4 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-37 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities .................................................... 7-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-4 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-5 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................... 3-6 Headlamp Wiring ............................................ 5-98 Headlamps .................................................... 5-52 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-52 Front Turn Signal Lamps .............................. 5-54 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52 Headlamps On Reminder ................................. 3-13 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ............................... 1-3 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-22 Hitches .......................................................... 4-37 Hood ............................................................ 5-10 Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-10 Hood Latch Operation Check ............................ 6-19 Horn ............................................................... 3-5 How the System Alarm is Activated ................... 2-15 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank ............................................ 5-34 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator .................. 5-36 How to Add Fluid .................................... 5-25, 5-26 How to Check ................................ 5-23, 5-25, 5-68 How to Check and Add Fluid ............................ 5-27 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-38 How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mat ....... 2-38 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-26 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-18 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-31 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-30 If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-35 If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-36 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-28 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-35 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-26 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-16 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check .......................... 6-22 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-29 Inﬂation — Tire Pressure ................................. 5-67 Inspection ...................................................... 6-25 Brake System ............................................. 6-25 Engine Cooling System ................................ 6-25 Exhaust System .......................................... 6-24 Fuel System ............................................... 6-24 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-24 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ......................................... 6-24 Throttle System ........................................... 6-25 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-26 Cluster ....................................................... 3-26 Overview ..................................................... 3-2 Storage Area .............................................. 2-37 Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. 3-14 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............................ 5-99 Interior Lamps ................................................ 3-14 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-45 Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. 6-21 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Lamps ........................................................... 3-12 Exterior ...................................................... 3-12 Interior ....................................................... 3-14 Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 1-14, 1-23 LATCH System ............................................... 1-39 Child Restraints ........................................... 1-39 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-41 Leaving Your Vehicle ......................................... 2-9 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ..................................................... 2-29 Liftgate/Liftglass ................................................ 2-9 Liftgate/Liftglass Release .................................. 2-10 Liftglass/Liftgate ................................................ 2-9 Light ............................................................. 3-30 Air Bag Readiness ....................................... 3-30 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-32 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-31 Charging System ......................................... 3-31 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-39 Door Ajar ................................................... 3-39 Low Washer Fluid Warning ........................... 3-39 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-34 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-38 Overdrive Off .............................................. 3-39 Light (cont.) Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-28 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-32 Locks ............................................................. 2-7 Door ........................................................... 2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle ..................................... 2-9 Power Door .................................................. 2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ............................... 2-8 Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition .............................. 6-6 Long Trip/Highway Intervals ............................... 6-6 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ........ 6-14 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-14 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ....................... 3-39 Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-38 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-103 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-19 At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 6-19 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-19 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-21 At Least Twice a Year .................................. 6-20 Brake System Inspection .............................. 6-25 Engine Cooling System Inspection ................. 6-25 Exhaust System Inspection ........................... 6-24 Fuel System Inspection ................................ 6-24 How This Section is Organized ....................... 6-3 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ..... 6-14 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ............. 6-19 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-24 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............................................... 6-26 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-28 Selecting the Right Schedule .......................... 6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ............. 6-7 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection .......................... 6-24 Throttle System Inspection ............................ 6-25 Using Your ................................................... 6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 4-40 Making Turns ................................................. 4-38 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-34 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Manual Transaxle ............................................ 2-18 Fluid .......................................................... 5-25 Operation ................................................... 2-23 Manual Windows ............................................ 2-11 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance ....... 7-5 Mirrors .......................................................... 2-35 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-35 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-36 Mirrors (cont.) Outside Remote Control Mirrors ..................... 2-36 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-12 Navigation/Radio System .................................. 3-63 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ........... 5-103 Odometer ...................................................... 3-27 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-12 Oil ................................................................ 5-16 Engine ....................................................... 5-16 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-38 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-27 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4 Operation ...................................................... 3-19 Operation Tips ................................................ 3-22 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-4 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-22 Outside ......................................................... 2-36 Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-36 Remote Controls Mirrors ............................... 2-36 Overdrive Off ................................................. 2-22 Overdrive Off Light .......................................... 3-39 Overseas – Customer Assistance ........................ 7-5 Park (P) ........................................................ 2-30 Shifting Into ................................................ 2-28 ............................................ 2-30 Shifting Out of Parking ......................................................... 2-27 Brake ........................................................ 2-27 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-32 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check ....................................... 6-23 Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-39 Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-31 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-19 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-24 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-26 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-28 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-23 Passing ................................................. 4-12, 4-38 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-8 Playing a Compact Disc .......................... 3-50, 3-57 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded Compact Disc ............................................. 3-59 Playing the Radio ................................... 3-43, 3-52 Power Steering ................................................ 4-9 Power ........................................................... 3-17 Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-17 Door Locks .................................................. 2-8 Electrical System ......................................... 5-98 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ................. 3-18 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-38 Windows .................................................... 2-12 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-26 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-13 Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-29 Radio Data System (RDS) ....................... 3-42, 3-55 Radio Messages ............................................. 3-47 Radios .......................................................... 3-41 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-64 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-64 Navigation/Radio System .............................. 3-63 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-42 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-52 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-41 Understanding Reception .............................. 3-63 RDS Messages ...................................... 3-46, 3-56 10 Reactivating the System .................................. 2-15 Reading Lamp ................................................ 3-16 Rear Cargo Accessory Track System ................. 2-40 Rear Combination Lamps ................................. 5-56 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-7 Rear Seat Passenger Positions ......................... 1-22 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-22 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-40 Rear Window Defogger .................................... 3-21 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-35 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-3 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-30 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-80 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-78 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-59 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-44 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..................................................... 1-57 Reporting Safety Defects ................................. 7-10 Canadian Government .................................. 7-10 General Motors ........................................... 7-11 United States Government ............................ 7-10 Restraint System Check ................................... 6-20 Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-56 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .................................................. 1-57 Restraint Systems ........................................... 1-56 Checking .................................................... 1-56 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-57 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-22 Roadside ......................................................... 7-6 Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-28 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-34 Safety Belt ..................................................... 1-26 Pretensioners .............................................. 1-26 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-28 Safety Belts ................................................... 5-92 Care of ...................................................... 5-92 Driver Position ............................................ 1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-13 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-22 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-22 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-21 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-8 Safety Chains ................................................. 4-37 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Seat Operation Check ..................................... 6-21 Seatback, Folding Passenger ............................. 1-5 Seats .............................................................. 1-3 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ............................. 1-3 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-5 Manual ........................................................ 1-2 Passenger Folding Seatback ........................... 1-5 Rear Seat Operation ...................................... 1-7 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-3 Securing a Child Restraint ................................ 1-41 Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-41 Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-42 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-44 Security While You Travel .................................. 7-6 Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance .......... 6-5 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-34 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11 Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-12 Service Manuals ............................................. 7-11 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ............... 3-46, 3-56 Setting Preset Stations ............................ 3-44, 3-53 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-41 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) .................. 3-44, 3-54 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-94 Shift Speeds .................................................. 2-26 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-28 11 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-30 Short Trip/City Deﬁnition .................................... 6-5 Short Trip/City Intervals ..................................... 6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ................ 6-7 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-16 Six-Speed ...................................................... 2-24 Skidding ........................................................ 4-14 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-18 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-90 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-101 Speedometer .................................................. 3-27 Starter Switch Check ....................................... 6-21 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-18 Steering .......................................................... 4-9 Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-11 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ..................................... 6-24 Steering Tips .................................................. 4-10 Storage Areas ................................................ 2-37 Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-37 Coinholder(s) .............................................. 2-37 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-37 Glove Box .................................................. 2-37 Instrument Panel Storage Area ...................... 2-37 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-38 Rear Cargo Accessory Track System .............. 2-40 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-40 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools .......................... 5-85 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....................... 5-87 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-28 12 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-13 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-42 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............... 1-47 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .................... 1-53 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-56 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? .................... 1-53 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? ........................................... 1-54 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ................... 1-52 Where Are the Air Bags? .............................. 1-50 Tachometer .................................................... 3-28 Temperature Display ........................................ 3-28 Testing the Alarm ............................................ 2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-13 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-13 Throttle System Inspection ............................... 6-25 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-5 Tire Inﬂation Check ......................................... 6-19 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................... 5-62 Tire Size ....................................................... 5-64 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ........................ 5-65 Tires ..................................................... 5-61, 5-94 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-71 Chains ....................................................... 5-75 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-77 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-88 Tires (cont.) If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-76 Inﬂation — Tire Pressure .............................. 5-67 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-68 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-72 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-73 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-74 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-70 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-19 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-36 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-38 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-30 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-36 Towing .......................................................... 4-30 Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-30 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-34 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-30 Trailer Brakes ................................................. 4-37 Transaxle ....................................................... 5-23 Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-23 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-25 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... 2-20 Transaxle Operation, Manual ............................ 2-23 Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) .................. 5-51 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ............................................ 7-11 Transportation Options ...................................... 7-8 Trip Odometers .............................................. 3-27 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-5 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-39 Underbody Flushing Service ............................. 6-23 Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-63 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-72 United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-4 Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-75 Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-90 Using Song List Mode ..................................... 3-61 Using the Recovery Hook ................................ 4-29 Vehicle ............................................................ 4-5 Control ........................................................ 4-5 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-32 Parking Your ............................................... 2-31 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........................................ 5-97 Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-97 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-97 Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-44 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-22 Visor Vanity Mirror .......................................... 2-13 Visors ........................................................... 2-13 13 W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-25 Warnings ......................................................... 3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-4 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-4 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ...................... 3-39 Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-92 Weatherstrip Lubrication ................................... 6-20 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-36 Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-35 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-18 What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-21 What to Use .................................. 5-28, 5-38, 5-39 Wheels .......................................................... 5-73 Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-73 Replacement ............................................... 5-74 When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 5-17 When to Change Engine Oil ............................. 5-20 When to Check ...................................... 5-25, 5-68 When to Check and Change ............................ 5-23 When to Check and What to Use ..................... 5-27 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-38 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ..................................................... 4-40 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-36 Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 1-10 Windows ....................................................... 2-11 Manual ...................................................... 2-11 Power ........................................................ 2-12 Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades ........... 5-93 Windshield Washer ........................................... 3-8 Fluid .......................................................... 5-39 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ................ 6-19 Windshield Wiper ............................................ 5-60 Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-60 Fuses ........................................................ 5-98 Windshield Wipers ............................................ 3-7 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-24 Wiper Blade Check ......................................... 6-20 XM™ Radio Satellite Service (USA Only) ........... 3-42 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-64 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (USA Only) ........... 3-64 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14

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