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yellow blue i The 2000 Buick LeSabr e Owner ’ s Manual 1 - 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly . It also explains the air bag system. 2 - 1 Features and Contr ols This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 - 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells[...]

yellow blue ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name LESABRE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada[...]

yello w blue iii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owne r ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickl y . Safety W arnings[...]

yellow blue iv V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty , and it could be costly . But the notice will tell[...]

yellow blue v For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA TTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK F ASTEN SEA T B[...]

yellow blue vi ✍ NOTES[...]

1- yellow blue 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 7 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 1 1 Here Are Question[...]

yellow blue 1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the power seats -- how to adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. Manual Lumbar Support The knob that controls this feature is located on the outer edge of the seat. T urn the knob towards the front of the vehicle to in[...]

yellow blue 1-3 Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by holding the whole horizontal control up or down. Move the seat forward or back by pushing the horizontal control to the front or back. Push the vertical control forward to bring the seat to a more upright position. Push it rearward to recline the seatback. See “Reclining Front Seatbacks”[...]

yellow blue 1-4 Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) The controls for the memory seat and mirrors are located on the driver ’ s door panel, and are used to program and recall previous settings that have been stored. Adjust the driver ’ s seat (including the lumbar adjustments) and both outside mirrors to the position you would like for driving. The[...]

yellow blue 1-5 Heated Seats (Option) The heated seat controls are located on the driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s door panel. Push the button once for a high setting, twice for a low setting, and a third time to turn off the heated seat. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. The HI settin[...]

yellow blue 1-6 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash you could go into it, receiving nec[...]

yellow blue 1-7 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly . It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly . If you are in a crash and you’re not[...]

yellow blue 1-8 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’ s why: They work. Y ou never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes[...]

yellow blue 1-9 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.[...]

yellow blue 1-10 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ...[...]

yellow blue 1-1 1 or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the v[...]

yellow blue 1-12 Q: If I’m a good driver , and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver , but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. [...]

yellow blue 1-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap - shoulder belt. Here’ s how to wear it properly . 1. Close and lock the door . 2. Adjust the seat (to see how , see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The lap - shoulder belt may lock if [...]

yellow blue 1-14 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulde[...]

yellow blue 1-15 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body .[...]

yellow blue 1-16 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be ther e, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle[...]

yellow blue 1-17 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt w[...]

yellow blue 1-18 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.[...]

yellow blue 1-19 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way . Before you close the door , be sure the belt is out of the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Lik[...]

yellow blue 1-20 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it’ s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Right Front Passenger Position T o learn how to wear the right front[...]

yellow blue 1-21 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: CAUTION: Y ou can be severely injur ed or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt -- even if you have air bags. W earing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air[...]

yellow blue 1-22 CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’ s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Y oung childr[...]

yellow blue 1-23 How the Air Bag Systems W ork Where ar e the air bags? The driver ’ s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger ’ s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side. The driver ’ s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver ’ s seatback closest to the door [...]

yellow blue 1-24 The right front passenger ’ s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger ’ s seatback closest to the door . CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear . Don’t put any[...]

yellow blue 1-25 When should an air bag inflate? The driver ’ s and right front passenger ’ s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal crashes. The frontal air bags are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’ s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straig[...]

yellow blue 1-26 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Ai[...]

yellow blue 1-27 Y our vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the air bags inflate (if battery power is available). Y ou can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by using the door lock and interior lamp controls. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshie[...]

yellow blue 1-28 Servicing Y our Air Bag-Equipped V ehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Y our dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. T o purchase a service manual, see “Service and Own[...]

yellow blue 1-29 When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor . T o make the belt longer , tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap - sh[...]

yellow blue 1-30 Rear Seat Passengers It’ s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others [...]

yellow blue 1-31 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the releas[...]

yellow blue 1-32 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulde[...]

yellow blue 1-33 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in th[...]

yellow blue 1-34 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant r estraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will l[...]

yellow blue 1-35 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - lb. (1 10 [...]

yellow blue 1-36 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only th[...]

yellow blue 1-37 A rear - facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’ s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal cra[...]

yellow blue 1-38 A fo rw ar d - facing child restraint (C - E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restra[...]

yellow blue 1-39 A booster seat (F) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap - only belts; however , booster seats witho[...]

yellow blue 1-40 Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. W e at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A chi[...]

yellow blue 1-41 T op Strap Canadian law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Y our vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. Y ou’ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel.[...]

yellow blue 1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center fr ont seat can be badly injured or killed by the right fr ont passenger air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center fr ont seat. It’s always better to secure a child r estraint in the rear seat. Y ou ma[...]

yellow blue 1-43 3. T ilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’ s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.[...]

yellow blue 1-44 5. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is s[...]

yellow blue 1-45 Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward - facing child restraint in the right front seat. Y ou’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child r[...]

yellow blue 1-46 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint[...]

yellow blue 1-47 Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly . Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckle[...]

yellow blue 1-48 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spr ead the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injur ed. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, but the child is so small that[...]

yellow blue 1-49 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way , in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’ s force would then be applied right on the child’ s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal [...]

yellow blue 1-50 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’ s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender . It’ s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear , so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will [...]

2- yellow blue 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2 - 2 Keys 2[...]

yellow blue 2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.[...]

yellow blue 2-3 There is a master key that works in all of the lock cylinders (doors, trunk, ignition, and glove box). There is also a V ALET key which only operates the doors and the ignition. Both the master and V ALET key have a transponder embedded into the key for security and vehicle theft deterrence. The keys also come with a bar code tag. K[...]

yellow blue 2-4 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: Y ou increase the chance[...]

yellow blue 2-5 Central Door Unlocking System If your vehicle has a theft - deterrent system, all doors will unlock if the key is held in the unlock position for more than two seconds. The doors will also unlock if the key is turned to the unlock position twice in three seconds. Power Door Locks W ith power door locks, you can lock or unlock all th[...]

yellow blue 2-6 V ehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3. Use the following procedure to change modes: 1. Close all the doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold LOCK on the driver ’ s power door lock switch throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock. 3. Press the button with th[...]

yellow blue 2-7 Personal Choice Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off. V ehicles are delivered with delayed locking off. T o turn the feature on: 1. Close all the doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold LOCK on the driver ’ s power door lock switch throughout thi[...]

yellow blue 2-8 T o Open a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On 1. Unlock the door . 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear seat won’t be able to open the rear door from the inside. Y ou should let adults and older children know how these security lo[...]

yellow blue 2-9 Remote Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry lock control transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Y our keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communi[...]

yellow blue 2-10 Operation The numbers on the back of your transmitter correspond to DRIVER #1 and DRIVER #2 on the DIC (if equipped). For more information see “DIC” in the Index. The driver ’ s door will unlock and the exterior lights will flash twice when the unlock symbol is pressed. If the unlock symbol is pressed again within five second[...]

yellow blue 2-1 1 Delayed Locking: This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When all doors have been closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds. Perimeter Lighting: When the button with the unlock symbol on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), parking lamps and bac[...]

yellow blue 2-12 This procedure only changes the mode for the transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter . If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the DIC. See “Driver Information Center” in the Index. Matching T r[...]

yellow blue 2-13 For battery replacement, use one Duracell battery , type DL - 2032, or a similar type. T o replace the battery: 1. Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring. T urn the coin counterclockwise to separate the two halves of the transmitter . 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil eraser to remove the old battery . Do n[...]

yellow blue 2-14 T runk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Y ou can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between [...]

yellow blue 2-15 Theft V ehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft - deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’ s an easy target for jo[...]

yellow blue 2-16 Content Theft - Deterrent (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, it has a content theft - deterrent alarm system. W ith this system, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is off). This light reminds you to activate the content theft - deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. How to activat[...]

yellow blue 2-17 T esting the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the driver ’ s window and open the driver ’ s door . 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter . 3. Get out of the car [...]

yellow blue 2-18 This device complies with RSS - 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by othe[...]

yellow blue 2-19 T o program the new key: 1. Insert the current driver ’ s key (black in color) in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 2. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF , and remove the key . 3. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN within 10 seconds of remo[...]

yellow blue 2-20 Ignition Positions W ith the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions. ACCESSOR Y (A): This position lets you use your electrical power accessories such as power windows, power sunroof (if equipped), radio and the windshield wipers. T o use, push in the ignition key and turn it toward[...]

yellow blue 2-21 RUN (D): This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. This is the position for normal driving. Even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. ST AR T (E): This position starts you[...]

yellow blue 2-22 Starting Y our Engine Move your shift lever to P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Y our engine won’t start in any other position -- that’ s a safety feature. T o restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only . NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to P ARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shi[...]

yellow blue 2-23 2. If it doesn’t start right away , hold your key in ST AR T for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts. W ait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter . 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much[...]

yellow blue 2-24 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather , 0 F ( - 18 C) or colder , the engine coolant heater can help. Y ou’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm - up. Usually , the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. T o Use the Engine Coolant [...]

yellow blue 2-25 Automatic T ransaxle Operation Y our automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the steering column. P ARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’ s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily . CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is[...]

yellow blue 2-26 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. Y our vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. Y ou have to fully apply your regular brakes befor e you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push t[...]

yellow blue 2-27 AUT OMA TIC OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. Y ou’ll shift down to the next gear and have more po[...]

yellow blue 2-28 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). Y ou can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t r otate, don?[...]

yellow blue 2-29 T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This will release the parking brake pedal. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. If you try to drive approximately 20 feet (6.1 m) with the parking brake on,[...]

yellow blue 2-30 2. Move the shift lever into P ARK (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. T urn the ignition key to OFF/ LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P ARK (P).[...]

yellow blue 2-31 Leaving Y our V ehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Y our vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. Y [...]

yellow blue 2-32 Shifting Out of P ARK (P) Y our vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. Y ou have to fully apply your regular brake befor e you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic T ransaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the s[...]

yellow blue 2-33 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different. Y our vehicle gets rusty underneath. Y our vehicle was damaged in a collision. Y o[...]

yellow blue 2-34 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injure[...]

yellow blue 2-35 Express - Down Windows The driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s windows have an express - down feature. Pull the AUT O control back all the way , release it and the window will lower automatically . T o stop the window from lowering, pull the AUTO control again. T o partially open the window , pull the AUTO control back slightly [...]

yellow blue 2-36 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: T urn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low - Beam Changer and Passing Signal W indshield W ipers and W asher T urn and Lane Change Indicator T o signal a turn, move the lever on the left side of the steering wheel all the[...]

yellow blue 2-37 If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index) and for burned - out bulbs. T urn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 0.8 miles (1.3 km), a chime will sound at each fl[...]

yellow blue 2-38 Windshield W ipers The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST . Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer . For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band a[...]

yellow blue 2-39 Rainsense Wipers (If Equipped) The moisture sensor is mounted on the passenger ’ s interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture that is on the windshield. The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the wiper control band to on[...]

yellow blue 2-40 Windshield W asher At the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever , there’ s a paddle with the word PUSH on it. T o spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and either stop or return to your preset speed. CAUTION: In freezing weather , don’t use your washer until the windshield [...]

yellow blue 2-41 CAUTION: Cruise contr ol can be danger ous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise contr ol can be danger ous on slippery roads. On such r oads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don?[...]

yellow blue 2-42 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can briefly press the RESUME/ACCEL (resume/accelerate) button to return to your desired pr[...]

yellow blue 2-43 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. App[...]

yellow blue 2-44 T o operate the wiper - activated headlamps, the T wilight Sentinel must be on. If the wiper - activated headlamps are on and the ignition switch is turned to RUN, the wiper - activated headlamps will continue. When you turn the key to OFF/UNLOCK, the wiper - activated headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper - activated head[...]

yellow blue 2-45 When it is dark enough outside, your low - beam headlamps will come on. The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and your high - beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL. T o turn off all exterior lighting at night when you are[...]

yellow blue 2-46 Park Lamp Override Feature If the T wilight Sentinel lighting is active, it can be disabled by turning on the manual parking lamps. The lighting will be disabled until the ignition is moved from RUN or until the outside light level becomes daylight. The outside light level changing to daylight will cause the T wilight Sentinel feat[...]

yellow blue 2-47 Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave the vehicle. Y ou can also turn these lamps on by sliding the INTERIOR lever all the way to the top. Delayed Entry Lighting When you open the door , the interior lamps will turn on. When you close the door with the ignition off[...]

yellow blue 2-48 Personal Choice Programming This feature can be programmed in the on or off mode for each transmitter . V ehicles are delivered with this feature on. T o turn the feature off: 1. Close all the doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch throug[...]

yellow blue 2-49 Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher RPM setting than normal to make sure the battery charges. High electrical loads may[...]

yellow blue 2-50 Mirrors Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. The day - night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Electrochr omic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) Y our vehicle[...]

yellow blue 2-51 Mirror Operation T o turn on the automatic dimming feature, press AUTO. T o turn off automatic dimming, press OFF . The green indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active. Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position. This de[...]

yellow blue 2-52 Mirror Operation The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and off. T o turn on the automatic dimming feature, press MIRROR. T o turn off automatic dimming, press MIRROR again. The green indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active. Compass Operation Press[...]

yellow blue 2-53 Compass V ariance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory . It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross - country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance[...]

yellow blue 2-54 Power Remote Control Mirr ors Y our vehicle has a remote mirror control located on the driver ’ s door armrest. Move the L/R select switch located beneath the mirror control to choose the left or right mirror . T o adjust the mirror , move the arrow control in the direction you want the mirror to go. Leave the L/R select switch i[...]

yellow blue 2-55 CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really ar e. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder befor e changing lanes. Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) If yo[...]

yellow blue 2-56 Convenience Net (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may have a convenience net. Y ou’ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. For heavier loads, store them in the trunk as far forward as you c[...]

yellow blue 2-57 Dual Sun V isors Each sun visor has two parts, so that both the windshield and door glass can be shaded at the same time. T o use the dual sun visors, flip the first visor down and turn toward the window . Then, flip the second visor down toward the windshield. OnStar System (Option) Y our vehicle may have the optional OnStar Commu[...]

yellow blue 2-58 T o vent open the glass panel, press and hold the switch upward. The sunshade must be opened by hand. T o close the glass panel, pull and hold the switch downward. Universal T ransmitter (If Equipped) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not ca[...]

yellow blue 2-59 4. Hold down both buttons until you see the indicator light on the Universal T ransmitter flash slowly and then rapidly . The rapid flashing indicates that the Universal T ransmitter has been programmed. Release both buttons once the indicator light starts to flash rapidly . If you have trouble programming the Universal T ransmitte[...]

yellow blue 2-60 “Rolling Code” Programming (If Equipped) If you have not previously programmed the hand - held transmitter to the Universal T ransmitter, see “Programming the Universal T ransmitter” listed previously . If you have completed this programming already , you now need to train the garage door opener motor head unit to recognize[...]

yellow blue 2-61 Auxiliary Power Outlets Y our vehicle may have one or three power outlets depending on the type of front seat you have. If your vehicle has front bucket seats with a center console, you will find one outlet inside the storage compartment and the other on the lower front edge of the console. (An extra power outlet can be found in th[...]

yellow blue 2-62 The Instrument Panel - Y our Information System[...]

yellow blue 2-63 A. Air Outlets B. Driver Information Center Buttons (If Equipped) C. Multifunction Lever D. Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) E. Hazard W arning Flashers F . Instrument Cluster G. T raction Control Button (If Equipped) H. Exterior Lamps I. Head - Up Display (HUD) Controls (If Equipped) J. Hood Release K. Parking Brake L. Cruise[...]

yellow blue 2-64 Instrument Panel Clusters Y our instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically . Y our vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clust[...]

yellow blue 2-65 Instrument Cluster With T achometer[...]

yellow blue 2-66 Speedometer and Odometer Y our speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Y our odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. Press The ENG/MET button which is located to the left of the speedometer to change from mph to km/h. Y our vehicle [...]

yellow blue 2-67 W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. W arning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning light[...]

yellow blue 2-68 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’ s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing [...]

yellow blue 2-69 Battery System W arning Light When you turn the key to RUN, this light will turn on briefly , to show that your generator and battery charging systems are working. If the light stays on, a chime will sound indicating you need service and you should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. T o save your battery until you get there, [...]

yellow blue 2-70 When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully . If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake. If the light and chime stay on after you[...]

yellow blue 2-71 The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the button located on the end of the gearshift lever , the warning light will come on and stay on. T o turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. (See “T raction Control Sy[...]

yellow blue 2-72 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On - Board Diagnostics - Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the[...]

yellow blue 2-73 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emission[...]

yellow blue 2-74 Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in [...]

yellow blue 2-75 Oil Pressur e Light If your vehicle has the standard instrument panel cluster , this light will come on if there is a problem with your engine oil pressure. If your vehicle has the optional gage cluster , you can read your oil pressure directly from the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “DIC Displays and Controls” in the Ind[...]

yellow blue 2-76 Service V ehicle Soon Light This light will come on and stay on if you have certain non - emission related vehicle problems. These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability . Consult a qualified dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance. This light will also come on brie[...]

yellow blue 2-77 Here are some things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually to[...]

yellow blue 2-78 The HUD shows these images when they are lighted on the instrument panel cluster . Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your instrument panel, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. NOTICE: Although the HU[...]

yellow blue 2-79 The HUD controls are located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 1. Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control all the way up. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by an internal photo - cell, and where you have the HUD dimmer control set. 2. Adjust the seat to your driving position. Slide th[...]

yellow blue 2-80 If the ignition is on and you can’t see the HUD image, check to see if: Something is covering the HUD unit. The HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly . The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height. A fuse is blown. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the HUD system. [...]

yellow blue 2-81 The following buttons are on the DIC control panel which is located to the left of the steering column: ODO/TRIP: When this button is pressed, the display will show the total mileage, and T rip 1 or Trip 2 miles. T rip 1 and Trip 2 will display the miles traveled since the last reset. T o reset the trip odometer , press the ODO/TRI[...]

yellow blue 2-82 GAGE INFO: Use this button to display oil pressure, oil life, coolant temperature, tire pressure and battery information. Press the GAGE INFO button until OIL PRESSURE appears in the display . If there are no problems detected with the oil pressure, the display will show OIL PRESSURE NORMAL. If a low oil pressure condition is detec[...]

yellow blue 2-83 Press the GAGE INFO button until TIRE PRESSURE appears in the display . TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL is displayed when the Check Tire Pressure System believes your vehicle’ s tire pressures are normal. If a potential tire pressure problem is detected, the display will show TIRE PRESSURE LOW : CHECK TIRES. If you see the TIRE PRESSURE LOW[...]

yellow blue 2-84 SER VICE ST ABILITY SYSTEM - 54: If you ever see the SER VICE ST ABILITY SYSTEM message, it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If you see this message, try to reset the system (stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again). If the SER VICE ST ABILITY SYSTEM message still comes on, it mean[...]

yellow blue 2-85 If you unlock the vehicle using your door key instead of your transmitter , the DIC will not change drivers and will recall the information from the last transmitter used or the last driver using the memory seat controls. If this happens and you were not the last driver of the vehicle, simply press your correct driver number on the[...]

yellow blue 2-86 Automatic Door Locks The door lock modes when shifting in and out of P ARK (P), can be changed through the DIC. Y ou can change these modes by different selections of the following DIC displays: AUTO DOOR LOCKS - OFF/ON UNLOCK - OFF/ON UNLOCK - KEY OFF/P ARK DOOR TO UNLOCK - DRIVER/ALL If you choose OFF for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, your do[...]

yellow blue 2-87 T o change modes: 1. Move the arrow on the display between R + P ASS and REAR by pressing the ENG/MET button. 2. Once you have made your selection, press the RESET button. Y our choice will be retained in memory . For more information on this feature, see “W indow Lock” in the Index. Security Feedback By choosing different comb[...]

yellow blue 2-88 Delayed Locking The delayed locking feature, which delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be made active or inactive through the DIC. When DELA YED LOCKING - OFF - ON appears on the display , use the ENG/MET button to toggle the arrow between OFF and ON. When you have made your choice, press the RESET button to record your s[...]

yellow blue 2-89 Y ou can also program this feature to recall your memory seat position or the exit seat position. Memory Position: Choose ON when the SEA T RECALL choice appears, and then choose MEMOR Y when the RECALL POSITION choice appears. Exit Position: Choose ON when the SEA T RECALL choice appears, and then choose EXIT when the RECALL POSIT[...]

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3- yellow blue 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 7 Air Conditioning 3 - 8 Heating 3 - 8 Defogging and Defrosting 3 - 9 [...]

yellow blue 3-2 Comfort Controls This section describes how to operate your climate control system. Y our climate control system uses ozone - friendly air conditioning refrigerant. W ith these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Y our vehicle also has a flow - through ventilation system described later in [...]

yellow blue 3-3 VENT : This setting directs outside air through the middle instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor is not working when VENT is selected. If you select VENT while in FRONT defrost, the VENT light will flash three times to let you know this is not allowed. This is to prevent fogging. HTR: This button directs air out [...]

yellow blue 3-4 Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control system, the following information tells you how it works. Y ou will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a light on the button will indicate which function is active. The lights are on all bu[...]

yellow blue 3-5 T emperature Button T o adjust the comfort level you want maintained inside the vehicle, push the TEMP button. If you want a warmer comfort level, push the up arrow . If you want a cooler comfort level, push the down arrow . Y our comfort setting is shown in the display . The display will then return to the outside temperature. Fan [...]

yellow blue 3-6 Manual Operation Y ou may also manually adjust the air delivery or fan speed. AIR FLOW : This button is used to change the direction of the airflow . The airflow choices available are WINDSHIELD - FLOOR, MID, MID - FLOOR, and FLOOR. If the system is set for AUTO, pressing the AIR FLOW button will display and hold the current airflow[...]

yellow blue 3-7 FRONT : This selection is used to defrost the windshield by directing the airflow toward the windshield. If FRONT is selected while in the AUTO mode, the fan speed and the air temperature from the front defroster will vary . If a manual fan speed setting is selected, the fan speed will remain at that selection until another fan spee[...]

yellow blue 3-8 Heating If your vehicle has the electronic touch system, on cold days, use HTR with the TEMPERA TURE lever toward W ARM. If your vehicle has the Dual Automatic Comfortemp system, and on cold days, if the AUTO mode is selected, the system will automatically direct the air toward the floor and the temperature door will be positioned a[...]

yellow blue 3-9 Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Press this button to start warming your rear and side windows. At speeds above 35 mph (55 km/h), the defogger will operate continuously until you press the REAR button again. After 10 minutes of driving below 35 mph (55 km/h), the defogger will turn off automa[...]

yellow blue 3-10 Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the louvered vents. If you have the optional rear passenger comfortemp, you can adjust the direction of the airflow to the rear seating area. V entilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work bet[...]

yellow blue 3-1 1 Passenger Control (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the Dual Automatic Comfortemp system, the front seat passenger can control the air temperature in their seating area. The control is located on the passenger ’ s door armrest. The temperature can be set up to 5 F (3 C) cooler or warmer than the primary setting. T o[...]

yellow blue 3-12 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control the temperature function by using the button located on your steering wheel. Press the TEMP up arrow to increase the temperature and the TEMP down arrow to decrease the temperature. Audio Systems Y our audio system has been d[...]

yellow blue 3-13 AM-FM Stereo Playing the Radio V OLUME: This knob turns the system on and of f and controls the volume. T o increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is[...]

yellow blue 3-14 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press the AM - FM button to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When[...]

yellow blue 3-15 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio V OLUME: This knob turns the system on and of f and controls the volume. T o increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or[...]

yellow blue 3-16 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When it returns[...]

yellow blue 3-17 While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, F ADE, BAL, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off, first press EJECT [...]

yellow blue 3-18 SIDE (5): Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing. (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. The display will show either OFF or ON for a few seconds when you press the button. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double [...]

yellow blue 3-19 Playing the Radio V OLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), p[...]

yellow blue 3-20 P SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to the first preset station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press P SCAN again to stop scanning. If a preset station has weak reception, the radio will not stop at the preset station. AUT O SET : [...]

yellow blue 3-21 Playing a Cassette T ape The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition and the radio are on, the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. If you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely . Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over . While the tape is playing, use[...]

yellow blue 3-22 (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. The double - D symbol will appear on the display . Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. AM - FM: Press this button to play the[...]

yellow blue 3-23 Playing the Radio V OLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), p[...]

yellow blue 3-24 AUT O SET : Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons (depending on which band (AM or FM) you are listening to). AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete. T o return to the stations you manually set, press [...]

yellow blue 3-25 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, please contact your dealer . If your radio displays an error number , write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press this button to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold the[...]

yellow blue 3-26 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic T one Control (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a Concert Sound II sound system, which includes six speakers. Playing the Radio VOLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterc[...]

yellow blue 3-27 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press TONE to select the setting you prefer . 5. Press and hold one of the six numbe[...]

yellow blue 3-28 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. F ADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances th[...]

yellow blue 3-29 NEXT (2): Press this button to search for the next selection on the tape. Y our tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work. The sound will mute while seeking. The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape. (3): Press this button to reverse the t[...]

yellow blue 3-30 Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is off, first press EJECT or RECALL. If you’re driving on a very rough road or if it’ s very hot, the disc may not play and an error cod[...]

yellow blue 3-31 RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing. T o change what is normally shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the RECALL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes. AM - FM: Press [...]

yellow blue 3-32 T runk-Mounted CD Changer (Option) W ith the optional compact disc changer , you can play up to 12 discs continuously . Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. Y ou must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Slide the button on t[...]

yellow blue 3-33 T o eject the magazine from the player , slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer . All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever[...]

yellow blue 3-34 Playing a Compact Disc PREV (1): Press this button to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. If you press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking. NEXT (2): Press this button to go to the next track on the disc. If you press i[...]

yellow blue 3-35 Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped) W ith this feature, your vehicle will recall the latest radio settings as adjusted the last time your vehicle was operated. This feature allows two different drivers to store and recall their own radio settings for AM and FM presets, last tuned station, volume, tone and audio source (rad[...]

yellow blue 3-36 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. Some steering wheel controls may operate climate controls. See “Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control” earlier in this section. V OL: Press the up or down arrow to[...]

yellow blue 3-37 Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however , can cause stations to interfere with each other . AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. T ry reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. FM Stereo FM stere[...]

yellow blue 3-38 Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality , ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of t[...]

yellow blue 3-39 Care of Y our Compact Discs Handle discs carefully . Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the s[...]

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4- yellow blue 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. W e’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 Defensive Driving 4 - 3 Drunken Driving 4 - 6 Control of a V ehicle 4 - 6 Braking 4 - 1 1 Steering 4 - 13 Off - Road Recov[...]

yellow blue 4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively . Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect th[...]

yellow blue 4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness. Police records [...]

yellow blue 4-4 It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, t[...]

yellow blue 4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer . What if there’ s an emergency , a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might no[...]

yellow blue 4-6 Control of a V ehicle Y ou have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator . All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’ s easy to ask more of those control sy[...]

yellow blue 4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic [...]

yellow blue 4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes [...]

yellow blue 4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have[...]

yellow blue 4-10 See “T raction Control System W arning Light” in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly . The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. T o limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always le[...]

yellow blue 4-1 1 Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’ s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen [...]

yellow blue 4-12 If you have Stabilitrak , to help you steer in the direction you want to go, during certain sharp or sudden cornering maneuvers, gear selection is controlled. This will maximize the available drive wheel torque and minimize the transaxle response time and shift activity . During this kind of maneuver , the transaxle shifts automati[...]

yellow blue 4-13 Off - Road Recovery Y ou may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that your vehicle stra[...]

yellow blue 4-14 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity . For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When [...]

yellow blue 4-15 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’ s three control systems. In the braking skid, [...]

yellow blue 4-16 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively . Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from[...]

yellow blue 4-17 Night V ision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50 - year - old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 - year - old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in br[...]

yellow blue 4-18 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’ s always wise to go slower and be [...]

yellow blue 4-19 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. T ry to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to o[...]

yellow blue 4-20 Driving Thr ough Deep Standing W ater NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water , water can come in through your engine’ s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water [...]

yellow blue 4-21 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Y ou’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip[...]

yellow blue 4-22 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driv[...]

yellow blue 4-23 Once you are moving on the freeway , make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway , move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be[...]

yellow blue 4-24 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever . There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery , along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and[...]

yellow blue 4-25 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hi[...]

yellow blue 4-26 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter . Y ou may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper , a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a cou[...]

yellow blue 4-27 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However , if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. Y ou’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. What’ s the worst time for [...]

yellow blue 4-28 Y our anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’ s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti - lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti - Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. W atch for [...]

yellow blue 4-29 T ie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow . Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep war[...]

yellow blue 4-30 Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. T o help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous e[...]

yellow blue 4-31 The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door . It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle [...]

yellow blue 4-32 NOTICE: Y our warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. CAUTION: Things you p[...]

yellow blue 4-33 T owing a T railer CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly , you can lose control when you pull a trailer . For example, if the trailer is too heavy , the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. Y ou and your passengers could be seriously injured. Y ou may also damage your vehicle; the resulting rep[...]

yellow blue 4-34 If Y ou Do Decide T o Pull A T railer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial[...]

yellow blue 4-35 W eight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross V ehicle W eight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you tow [...]

yellow blue 4-36 Hitches It’ s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, lar ge trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper - type hitches to it. Use onl[...]

yellow blue 4-37 Driving with a T railer T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer . And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal lo[...]

yellow blue 4-38 Making T urns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged. A void making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer , make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curb[...]

yellow blue 4-39 Parking on Hills CAUTION: Y ou really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’ s how to do it: 1. Apply your regular br[...]

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5- yellow blue 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 2 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 8 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 9 Engine Overheating 5 - 12 Cooling System 5 - 19 If a T ire Goes Flat 5 - 20 Changing a Flat T ire 5 - 29 C[...]

yellow blue 5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press this button to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. It is located on top of the steering column. Y our hazard warning fl[...]

yellow blue 5-3 Jump Starting If your vehicle’ s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please use the following steps to do it safely . Note: Y ou will not see the battery under the hood of your vehicle, since it is located under the rear seat on the passenger ’ s side. CAUTI[...]

yellow blue 5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. T o avoid the possibility of the vehicles[...]

yellow blue 5-5 Start by lifting and moving the red positive (+) remote terminal cover away from the relay center . CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water . Y ou don’t need to[...]

yellow blue 5-6 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative ( - ) will go to a heavy , unpainted metal engine part or a bod[...]

yellow blue 5-7 8. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’ s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( - ) cable doesn’ t go to the dead battery . It goes to a heavy , unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery . 9. [...]

yellow blue 5-8 Removal Procedur e A. Remote Positive (+) T erminal B. Good Battery C. W indshield W asher Bottle Stud (not shown in picture -- located on the passenger ’ s side corner of the engine compartment) T owing Y our V ehicle CAUTION: T o help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is [...]

yellow blue 5-9 NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper , fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. W ith current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Y our vehicle can be towed with wheel - lift or car - carrier equipment. Consult your deale[...]

yellow blue 5-10 If Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until there is no sign of steam or coolant befor e y[...]

yellow blue 5-1 1 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty . See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. If No Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hea[...]

yellow blue 5-12 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery T ank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away[...]

yellow blue 5-13 If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator , water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it co[...]

yellow blue 5-14 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery T ank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX - COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information.) CAUTION: Adding only plai[...]

yellow blue 5-15 CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’ s [...]

yellow blue 5-16 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. Y ou can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for[...]

yellow blue 5-17 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pre[...]

yellow blue 5-18 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fans. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower . If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches[...]

yellow blue 5-19 If a Tir e Goes Flat It’ s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly . If air goes out of a tire, it’ s much more likely to leak out slowly . But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fai[...]

yellow blue 5-20 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to cha[...]

yellow blue 5-21 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. 1. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. 2. Lift and remove the cover . 3. Remove the spare tire. See “Compact Spare T ire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare. 4. Unscrew the wing nuts to remove the contain[...]

yellow blue 5-22 Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps 1. If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover that hides the wheel nuts, remove the center cover by using the flat end of the wheel wrench to pry it off. If your vehicle has a wheel cover , remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench. Pry along the edge of the wheel co[...]

yellow blue 5-23 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but don’t remove them yet. 2. The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to create a jack handle. 3. T urn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack head until it fits under the vehicle.[...]

yellow blue 5-24 4. Put the jack into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well. The front notch is eight inches (20 cm) back from the front wheel well. The rear notch is three inches (8 cm) forward from the rear wheel well. The notches are accessible through openings in the plastic trim at the bottom of the vehicle. 5. Position th[...]

yellow blue 5-25 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough so there’ s enough room for the spare tire to fit. 7. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or[...]

yellow blue 5-26 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Y our wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel - mounting surface. 10. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. 1 1. Make sure each wheel stud is centered in[...]

yellow blue 5-27 CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sur e to use the corr ect wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sur e to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewher e as soon as you can and have the nuts ti[...]

yellow blue 5-28 Storing the Flat Tir e and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll need to s[...]

yellow blue 5-29 Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly i[...]

yellow blue 5-30 NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or[...]

yellow blue 5-31 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “T ire Chains” in the Index. Rocking Y our V ehicle T o Get It Out First,[...]

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6- yellow blue 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. 6 - 2 [...]

yellow blue 6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Y our Own[...]

yellow blue 6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sur e to use the pr oper nuts, bolts and other faste[...]

yellow blue 6-4 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting f[...]

yellow blue 6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . T o check on f[...]

yellow blue 6-6 While refueling, hang the tethered cap from the hook on the fuel door . T o remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.[...]

yellow blue 6-7 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index.[...]

yellow blue 6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake [...]

yellow blue 6-9 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. The hood latch is located under the hood, near the center , and at the front edge of the grille. Lift up on the latch as you lift up on the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly . Then just pull the hood down and close[...]

yellow blue 6-10 When you open the hood on the 3800 (L36) engine, here’ s what you’ll see : A. Engine Coolant Recovery T ank B. Remote Positive T erminal C. Fuse Block D. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir E. Radiator Pressure Cap F . Engine Oil Dipstick G. Engine Oil Fill Cap H. Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Brake Master Cylinder J. [...]

yellow blue 6-1 1 Underhood Lamp Y our vehicle is equipped with an underhood lamp. For the underhood lamp to be on the exterior lamps must be on and the hood must be up. Engine Oil If the ENGINE OIL LOW - CHECK LEVEL DIC message appears on the instrument panel, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away . For more information, see [...]

yellow blue 6-12 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity , see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much [...]

yellow blue 6-13 As shown in the chart, SAE 10W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 5W - 30 if it’ s going to be colder than 60 F (16 C) before your next oil change. When it’ s very cold, you should use SAE 5W - 30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as[...]

yellow blue 6-14 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection. When to Change Engine Oil (V ehicles Without the GM Oil Life System ) If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips a[...]

yellow blue 6-15 How to Reset the Oil Life System After changing the engine oil, the Oil Life System should be reset. It will not reset itself. T o reset the Oil Life System, press and hold the RESET button on the DIC for more than five seconds while OIL LIFE INDEX is being displayed. The oil life will change to 100%. What to Do with Used Oil Did y[...]

yellow blue 6-16 2. Remove the air intake hose that is snapped over the throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body which is located near the top of the engine. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the air intake hose. This will allow you to lift the rear portion of the air cleaner . 4. After detaching the hose f[...]

yellow blue 6-17 5. Replace the air filter . 6. Reinstall the rear section of the air cleaner . 7. Reconnect the electrical connector . 8. Reattach the air intake hose by snapping it back onto the throttle body . 9. Refasten the latches to the air cleaner housing cover . Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter [...]

yellow blue 6-18 Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, the outside air entering the vehicle is routed through a filter . The filter removes certain particles from the air , including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airflow , which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter nee[...]

yellow blue 6-19 How to Check Because this operation can be a little dif ficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: T oo much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. T oo much can m[...]

yellow blue 6-20 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round, red loop and is located next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way , wait three seconds and then pull it back ou[...]

yellow blue 6-21 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. If the fluid level is low , add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross - hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long - [...]

yellow blue 6-22 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whi[...]

yellow blue 6-23 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixtur e, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be cover ed by your warranty . T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year , have your dealer[...]

yellow blue 6-24 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture at the coolant r ecovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. CAUTION: T urning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly . With the coolant r ecovery tank, you[...]

yellow blue 6-25 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. The power steering fluid reservoir is locate[...]

yellow blue 6-26 Adding W asher Fluid If your vehicle is not equipped with a DIC, a washer dip tube has been provided to check fluid level. Place fingers over the holes on the dip tube handle and pull the tube out of the bottle. If there is no fluid in the tube, windshield washer fluid needs to be added. Open the cap labeled W ASHER FLUID. Add wash[...]

yellow blue 6-27 Brakes Brake Fluid Y our brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wea[...]

yellow blue 6-28 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT - 3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only . Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering th[...]

yellow blue 6-29 Brake W ear Y our vehicle has four - wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). CAU[...]

yellow blue 6-30 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Y our vehicle was designed and tested with top - quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brak[...]

yellow blue 6-31 T o be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery , and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the floor pan (E). V ehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black[...]

yellow blue 6-32 Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer ’ s service department. For the bulb types to be used in the following procedures, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bul[...]

yellow blue 6-33 4. Rotate the bulb retainer counterclockwise to remove the bulb assembly . 5. Pull the bulb straight out from the retainer . 6. Push the new bulb straight into the retainer . 7. Reverse these steps to replace the bulb assembly . Headlamp Aiming Y our vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim i[...]

yellow blue 6-34 If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you (for vertical aim). If you believe your headlamps need to be re - aimed, we recommend that you[...]

yellow blue 6-35 If you believe your headlamps need horizontal (left/right) adjustment, follow the horizontal aiming procedure. If you believe your headlamps need only vertical (up/down) adjustment, follow only the vertical aiming procedure. Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 T orx socket or T15 T orx screwdriver . Headlamp Horizontal Aimin[...]

yellow blue 6-36 Headlamp V ertical Aiming 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the lamps. 2. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on each lamp; if left low beam, subtract two inches. Record this distance. 3. At the wall or other flat surface, measure from the floor to the recorded distance and draw a horizontal line the width of the v[...]

yellow blue 6-37 4. T urn on the low beam headlamps and cover the lamp not being evaluated. The ambient light should allow the beam cut off to be seen on the wall. 5. T urn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal line. It is recommended to cover the lamp that is not being evaluated to better see the beam bei[...]

yellow blue 6-38 Front T urn Signal Once the headlamp assembly has been removed from the vehicle, the front turn signal bulbs can be accessed. 1. Reach down into the space provided by the removal of the headlamp assembly and, while pushing in the tab on the bulb assembly , turn the assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 2. Remove the old bulb by [...]

yellow blue 6-39 2. Pull out the assembly . 3. Push in the tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. 5. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb socket.[...]

yellow blue 6-40 Rear T urn Signals, Stoplamps and T aillamps 1. Open the trunk. Turn the screws located just inside of the trunk counterclockwise and remove. 2. Remove the plastic trim piece from the trunk. 3. Pull the carpet away from the rear area to access the turn signal bulb assembly . 4. Using a 10 mm wrench or a socket, loosen and remove th[...]

yellow blue 6-41 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W iper Blade Check” in Section 7 of this manual under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. T o rep[...]

yellow blue 6-42 Tire s Y our new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Buick W arranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tir es are danger ous. Overloading your tires can cause overheat[...]

yellow blue 6-43 NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’ s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: T oo much flexing T oo much heat Tir e overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy . If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can g[...]

yellow blue 6-44 If the anti - lock brake system warning light comes on, the check tire pressure system may not be working properly . See your dealer for service. (Also, see “Anti - Lock Brake System W arning Light” in the Index.) The check tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire press[...]

yellow blue 6-45 Tir e Inspection and Rotation T ires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’ s Time for New T ires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this sect[...]

yellow blue 6-46 When It’ s Time for New Tir es One way to tell when it’ s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Y ou need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: Y ou can see the indicators at three or more places aroun[...]

yellow blue 6-47 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose contr ol while driving. If you mix tires of differ ent sizes or types (radial and bias - belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly , and you could have a crash. Using tires of differ ent sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on[...]

yellow blue 6-48 T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depe[...]

yellow blue 6-49 Wheel Alignment and Tir e Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However , if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other , the al[...]

yellow blue 6-50 Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. Y ou can’t know how it’ s been used or how far it’ s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. T ire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only wher e legal and o[...]

yellow blue 6-51 Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer [...]

yellow blue 6-52 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1. V acuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2. Always clean a who[...]

yellow blue 6-53 Cleaning V inyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Y ou may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly . Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner . See your dealer for this product. Cleaning Leather Use a soft[...]

yellow blue 6-54 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. A void placing decals on the[...]

yellow blue 6-55 W ashing Y our V ehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’ s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water . Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residu[...]

yellow blue 6-56 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar , tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’ s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. W ash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary , use non - abrasive cleaners that are mar[...]

yellow blue 6-57 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage [...]

yellow blue 6-58 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, co[...]

yellow blue 6-59 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels an[...]

yellow blue 6-60 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . Some add - on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they sh[...]

yellow blue 6-61 If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the same amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. Y ou will find a fuse p[...]

yellow blue 6-62 Mini fuse Usage 1 Not Used 2 Accessory 3 W indshield W ipers 4 Not Used 5 Left Low - Beam Headlamp 6 Right Low - Beam Headlamp 7 Instrument Panel Mini fuse Usage 8 Powertrain Control Module Battery 9 Right High - Beam Headlamp 10 Left High - Beam Headlamp 1 1 Ignition 1 12 Not Used 13 T ransaxle 14 Cruise Control 15 Direct Ignition[...]

yellow blue 6-63 Micro Relays Usage 27 High - Beam Headlamp 28 Low - Beam Headlamp 29 Fog Lamps 30 Daytime Running Lamps 31 Horn 32 Air Conditioner Clutch 33 HV AC Solenoid Mini Relays Usage 34 Accessory 35 Air Pump 36 Starter 1 37 Cooling Fan 2 38 Ignition 1 39 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel 40 Cooling Fan 1 Maxibreaker Usage 41 Starter MaxiFuses Usa[...]

yellow blue 6-64 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion NOTICE: The battery and main fuse boxes are located under the rear seat cushion. The battery’ s ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed. T o help avoid damage to the battery and wires, be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion. Do not remove covers from covered parts. Do not[...]

yellow blue 6-65 CAUTION: A safety belt that isn’t properly r outed through the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt hasn’t been routed thr ough the seat cushion at all, it won’t be there to work for the next passenger . The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. Afte[...]

yellow blue 6-66 Minifuses Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 HV AC Blower 3 Memory 4 ALDL 5 Rear Fog Lamps 6C D 7 Driver ’ s Door Module 8 Air Bag System (SIR) 9 Not Used Minifuses Usage 10 Right Parking Lamp 1 1 V ent Solenoid 12 Ignition 1 13 Left Parking Lamp 14 Dimmer 15 Not Used 16 Left Front Heated Seat 17 Not Used 18 Rear Door Module 19 Stoplamp 20 NSBU[...]

yellow blue 6-67 Minifuses Usage 31 Right Front Heated Seat 32 Not Used 33 HV AC 34 Ignition 3 Rear 35 Anti - Lock Brake System (ABS) 36 Turn Signal/Hazard 37 HV AC Battery 38 Dimmer Micro Relays Usage 39 Fuel Pump 40 Parking Lamp 41 Ignition 1 42 Rear Fog Lamp 43 Not Used 44 Park 45 Reverse 46 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 47 Fuel T ank Door Lock[...]

yellow blue 6-68 MaxiFuses Usage 60 Not Used 61 Rear Defog 62 Not Used 63 Audio Amplifier 64 Electronic Level Control (ELC) 65 Cigar 66 Not Used Spare Fuses Usage 67 Not Used 68 Not Used 69 Not Used 70 Not Used 71 Not Used 72 Not Used 73 Not Used 74 Not Used 75 Fuse Puller Replacement Bulbs Front Outside Lamps Bulb Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . .[...]

yellow blue 6-69 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ype V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

yellow blue 6-70 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner/Filter AC T ype A - 1096C . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passenger Compartment Air Filter GM Part No. 25654414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Filter AC T ype PF - 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Filter AC T ype GF - 627 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ransaxle [...]

7- yellow blue 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Y our vehicle needs these services to retain its safety , dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 Introduction 7 - 3 How This Section is Organized 7 - 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 - 4 Using Y our Maintenance S[...]

yellow blue 7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your W arranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. Introduction Y our V ehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the enviro[...]

yellow blue 7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer ’ s service department o[...]

yellow blue 7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Y our Maintenance Schedule W e at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. Y ou may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty we[...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-5 Short T rip/City Definition Follow the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as fr[...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-6 Short T rip/City Intervals Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug W ire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic T ransaxle Service (normal conditions). Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance se[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-7 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Se[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-8 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Rota[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-9 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter . Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation patte[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-10 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter . Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation patt[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-1 1 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter . Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pat[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-12 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-13 – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-14 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter . Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace engine air clea[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-15 69,000 Miles (1 15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-16 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 81,00[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-17 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper ro[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-18 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change autom[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-19 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator , condenser , pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-20 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-21 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,0[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-22 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter . Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation p[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-23 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing f[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-24 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter . Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation [...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-25 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-26 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outsid[...]

yellow blue 7-27 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety , dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your[...]

yellow blue 7-28 At Least T wice a Y ear Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repair[...]

yellow blue 7-29 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the [...]

yellow blue 7-30 Ignition T ransaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P ARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic T ransaxle P ARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When y[...]

yellow blue 7-31 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). Y ou should let your dealer ’ s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sur e any necessary repairs ar e completed at once[...]

yellow blue 7-32 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer . USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol of the proper viscosity . T o determine the[...]

yellow blue 7-33 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Key Lock Cylinders Multi - Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC - LB. US[...]

yellow blue 7-34 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, [...]

yellow blue 7-35 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

yellow blue 7-36 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

yellow blue 7-37 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

yellow blue 7-38 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

yellow blue 7-39 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

yellow blue 7-40 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

8- yellow blue 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 - 4 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users 8 - 4 Customer Assistan[...]

yellow blue 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedur e Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however , despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunde[...]

yellow blue 8-3 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Relations Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-[...]

yellow blue 8-4 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Although you are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court ac[...]

yellow blue 8-5 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (F or T ex t T el ephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-00[...]

yellow blue 8-6 Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) new car warranty (whichever occurs first). Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior service through our network of over 2,800 Buick dealers. Buick [...]

yellow blue 8-7 Courtesy T ransportation Buick has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy T ransportation program is offered to retail purchas[...]

yellow blue 8-8 Courtesy Rental V ehicle 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 ren[...]

yellow blue 8-9 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED ST A TES 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 T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, [...]

yellow blue 8-10 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOT ORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 - 800 - 521 - 7300, or write: Buick Customer Relations Center P .O. Box 5039 T roy , MI 48007-5039 In Canada, please call us at 1 - 800 - 263 - 3777 ([...]

yellow blue 8-1 1 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 2000 BUICK SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REP AIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair s[...]

yellow blue 8-12 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery . On retur[...]