GMC Buick Century 2002 manual

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i 2002 Buick Century Owner ’ s Manual Litho in U.S.A. Copyright General Motors Corporation 06/19/01 Part Number 10315396 A First Edition All Rights Reserved[...]

ii GENERAL MOT ORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTUR Y 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 after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “[...]

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 and Symbols [...]

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 you what to[...]

v These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:[...]

1- 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 - 6 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 10 Here Are Questions Many People[...]

1-2 Seats and Seat Contr ols This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains the reclining seatbacks and head restraints. T wo-W ay Manual Front Seats CAUTION: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you pus[...]

1-3 Six-W ay Power Seats (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, the driver ’ s and passenger ’ s controls are located on the outboard sides of the seat cushions. T o move the seat forward or rearward, push the control forward or rearward. T o raise or lower the entire seat, push the control up or down. T o raise or lower t[...]

1-4 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 because it won’t be against your body . Instead, it will [...]

1-5 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Split Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to have access to the trunk from inside of your vehicle. Pull forward on the [...]

1-6 Safety Belts: They’r e 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 wearing a [...]

1-7 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 are in betw[...]

1-8 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’ t stop.[...]

1-9 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ...[...]

1-10 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 vehicle after [...]

1-1 1 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. Most accid[...]

1-12 Driver Position This part describes the driver ’ s restraint system. 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 so you can sit up straight. T o see how , see “Seats” in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don?[...]

1-13 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. T o m[...]

1-14 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. T o move it down, squeeze the release lever and the shoulder belt guide as shown and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Y ou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After y[...]

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 .[...]

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 there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt in[...]

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 would apply t[...]

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.[...]

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 Pr egnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occup[...]

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 Fr ont Passenger Position T o learn how to wear the right front passenger [...]

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 bags are de[...]

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 children and infan[...]

1-23 How the Air Bag Systems W ork Wher e 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.[...]

1-24 The driver ’ s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver ’ 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 causing sever e injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear . Don’t [...]

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. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’ s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does[...]

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. Air bags distr[...]

1-27 In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an air bag inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air b[...]

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 Owner Publicati[...]

1-29 When you sit in a center 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 - shoulder belt. If the b[...]

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 in the vehic[...]

1-31 When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way , it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.[...]

1-32 The safety belt locks if there’ s a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor . 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 . T o unlatch the belt, just [...]

1-33 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Childr en and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each [...]

1-34 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.[...]

1-35 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder . T o remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its st[...]

1-36 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 1 2 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 24[...]

1-37 CAUTION: Children who ar e 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 outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young childr en and infants. Neither the vehicle’ s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them[...]

1-38 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’ s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body . In a crash, an infant in a rear - facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed acr oss the stron[...]

1-39 Restraint Systems for Childr en An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’ s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear - facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seatin[...]

1-40 A forward - facing child seat (C - E) provides restraint for the child’ s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T - shaped or shelf - like shields. A booster seat (F - G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner , and s[...]

1-41 Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built - in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add - on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’ s owner . For many years[...]

1-42 Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in the rear seat including an infant riding in a rear - facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward - facing child seat and an olde[...]

1-43 T op Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether .” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap - equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored. Others require the top strap al[...]

1-44 Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. T ighten the top strap when and as the child restraint[...]

1-45 Lower Anchorages and T op T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) Y our vehicle has the LA TCH system. Y ou’ll find anchors (A) in all three rear seating positions. T o assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LA TCH system will have a dot on the seat back. In order to use the sys[...]

1-46 A. V ehicle anchor B. LA TCH system attachment points W ith this system, use the LA TCH system instead of the vehicle’ s safety belts to secure a child restraint. CAUTION: If a LA TCH - type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting ther e. In a crash, the child could b[...]

1-47 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA TCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions w[...]

1-48 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.[...]

1-49 5. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure i[...]

1-50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LA TCH system, see “Lower Anchorages and T op T ethers for Children (LA TCH)” in the Index. Y ou’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint [...]

1-51 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckl[...]

1-52 T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger . Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y our vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A child in a[...]

1-53 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . 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. Buck[...]

1-54 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder 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 in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, just unb[...]

1-55 Older Childr en Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older [...]

1-56 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en ar e wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact for ces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. 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 the shoulde[...]

1-57 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 injuries. Wh[...]

1-58 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 be just for [...]

2- 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Contr ols 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 W indows 2 - 4 Ke[...]

2-2 W indows CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be over come by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat str oke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather .[...]

2-3 Power W indows The switches on the driver ’ s door armrest can be used to control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger’ s door has a window switch for its own window . Expr ess - Down W indow The driver ’ s window switch has an express - down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. T ap the rear of the sw[...]

2-4 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 the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.[...]

2-5 The ignition key is for the ignition only . The door key is for the doors and all other locks. The ignition and door keys don’t have plugs. Y our dealer or Buick Roadside Assistance has the code for your keys. If you need a new ignition or door key , contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code. Also, see “Roadside Assistance” [...]

2-6 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be danger ous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. Y ou increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock th[...]

2-7 Power Door Locks Y our vehicle is equipped with front power door lock switches. Press a power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors. The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. Use the manual lock levers to lock or unlock each rear door . Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks Programmable automatic power door locks are intende[...]

2-8 Mode 4: Automatic all - door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of P ARK (P). Automatic driver ’ s door only unlock when the transaxle is shifted into P ARK (P). Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked, opened and then all doors are again closed while the vehicle is not in P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the driver ’ s foot is on t[...]

2-9 Rear -Door Child Security Locks Y our vehicle is equipped with rear - door child security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. T o use one of these locks: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. On the inside of the rear door will be a lock. Insert your door key into this lock and turn it upw[...]

2-10 Remote Keyless Entry W ith 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 transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Y our remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and wit[...]

2-1 1 Operation Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver ’ s door and to turn on the interior lamps (see “Illumination on Remote Activation” in the Index for more details). Press UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock all the doors. T o lock all doors, press LOCK. T o unlock the trunk, press the button with the trunk symbol on the remote ke[...]

2-12 Programmable Modes Y our vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: No V erification Mode 2: Horn Chirp only Mode 3: Headlamp Flash only Mode 4: Horn Chirp and Headlamp Flash Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory , it was programmed to Mode 3. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed [...]

2-13 Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory , it was programmed to Mode 3. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory . T o determine the security feedback unlock mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Close all doors [...]

2-14 Delayed Locking Delayed locking allows the doors to be locked while passengers are exiting the vehicle. This feature also allows for you to re - enter the vehicle after the doors have been closed and locked. Delayed locking is user programmable for enabling or disabling the feature. Delayed locking is activated when a door lock switch is press[...]

2-15 During this procedure, the chime will sound, providing you with feedback. In Mode 1, a single chime will be heard if the delayed locking feature is disabled. In Mode 2, two chimes will be heard if the feature is enabled. When the door unlock switch is released, the vehicle will remain in the most recent operating mode. Disconnecting the vehicl[...]

2-16 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. Y ou can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’ s probably time to change the battery . NOT[...]

2-17 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 thr ough the seal between the body an[...]

2-18 T runk Assist Handle (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may have an assist handle located on the inside of the trunk lid toward the driver ’ s side of the vehicle. Pull down on the handle to lower the trunk lid. Then close the trunk with your other hand. If the trunk is not properly closed, the DOOR/TRUNK light will appear in the message center of [...]

2-19 T runk Release Handle (If Equipped) NOTICE: The trunk r elease handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release handle could damage it. There is a glow - in - the - dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle w[...]

2-20 T runk Release Sensor T rapAlert System (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may have a sensor located on the underside of the filler panel inside the trunk. The sensor is designed to open the trunk automatically . If the sensor detects motion and a difference in temperature in the trunk, the sensor will sound the horn if the ignition is in OFF . There[...]

2-21 Disabling the T runk Release Sensor A. Sensor Lens B. Disable Switch Because the sensor detects motion, there are times when you may want to turn off the trunk sensor so that the motion of your vehicle or items in the trunk won’t cause the trunk to open, such as the following: When your vehicle is transported on a car ferry , when your vehic[...]

2-22 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 joy riders or[...]

2-23 P ASS - Key II Y our vehicle is equipped with the P ASS - Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft - deterrent system. P ASS - Key II is a passive theft - deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. P ASS - Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle[...]

2-24 New V ehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Y our vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full - throttle starts. A void making hard stops for the first 200 miles (3[...]

2-25 B (LOCK): This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key . This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’ s a theft - deterrent feature. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you ar e using the corr ect key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steer[...]

2-26 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. Shift to P ARK [...]

2-27 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. At temperatures above 32 F (0 C), use o[...]

2-28 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list eve[...]

2-29 There are several different positions for your shift lever . 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 not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.[...]

2-30 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’ t connect with the wheels. T o restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only . Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. CAUTION: Shifting out of P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is danger ous. Unless your foot is fi[...]

2-31 Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMA TIC OVERDRIVE ( ): When driving on hilly , winding roads. When towing a trailer , so there is less shifting between gears. When going down a steep hill. When driving in no - highway scenarios (i.e. city streets, etc.) SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel [...]

2-32 Parking Brake T o set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal[...]

2-33 Shifting Into P ARK (P) 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. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re o[...]

2-34 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 ou or others[...]

2-35 Shifting Out of P ARK (P) Y our vehicle has an automatic transaxle shiftlock control system. Y ou must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic T ransaxle Operation” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all t[...]

2-36 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 our vehicle w[...]

2-37 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 injured. T o be su[...]

2-38 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever located on the left side of the steering column includes the following: T urn and Lane - Change Signals Headlamp High/Low - Beam Changer Flash - to - Pass Feature W indshield Wipers W indshield W asher Cruise Control (If Equipped) T urn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has the following positio[...]

2-39 If the arrow flashes faster than normal as you signal a turn or a lane change, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned - out bulbs and then check the fuse (see “Fus[...]

2-40 HI (High Speed): T urn the band away from you, to HI, and past the delay settings for wiping steady at high speed. (Delayed Wiping): T urn the band away from you, just past OFF , to one of the five sensitivity settings, to choose the delayed wiping cycle. The further the band is turned upward, toward LO, the shorter the delay will be. Use this[...]

2-41 Cruise Contr ol (If Equipped) W ith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator . This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. CAUTION: Cruise contr ol[...]

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 move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) briefly . Y ou’ll go right bac[...]

2-43 Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or move the cruise switch to OFF . Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, or shift into P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps This control, locat[...]

2-44 Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Contr ol Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are[...]

2-45 Delayed Headlamp Illumination Delayed headlamp illumination provides a period of exterior lighting as you leave your vehicle’ s area. The feature is activated when your vehicle’ s headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamp control feature described previously in this section, and when your vehicle’ s ignition is turned off. Y our hea[...]

2-46 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This feature control the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Y ou can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by adjusting the exterior lamps control located to the right of the exterior lamps control. If you turn to control clockwise the interior lamps will come on and become brigh[...]

2-47 The ignition must be off for delayed entry lighting to work. Just after all the doors have been closed, the delayed entry lighting feature will continue to work until one of the following occurs: The ignition is in RUN, or the doors are locked, or an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed. If during the illumination period a door is ope[...]

2-48 Mirrors Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirr or T o reduce glare from headlamps behind you, pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror toward you (to the night position). T o return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from you. Insid[...]

2-49 Electrochr omic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirr or (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may have an electrochromic day/night rearview mirror . Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. This may take a few moments. The mirror ’ s two outer buttons op[...]

2-50 There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the mirror . Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the button next to the lamp. There are also three OnStar buttons located at the bottom of the mirror face. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar . See “OnStar System” in the Index for more inf[...]

2-51 Convex Outside Mirr or Y our passenger ’ s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror ’ s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver ’ s seat. 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. Ch[...]

2-52 Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. T o open, lift the latch. Front Storage Armr est T o use the storage area, fold down the armrest located in the center front seat. Press the latch on the front edge and pull up to access the storage area. Rear Storage Armr est (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equ[...]

2-53 Convenience Net (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may have a convenience net. Y ou’ll see it on 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. The net isn’t for lar ger , heavier loads. Store those in the trunk as far forward as[...]

2-54 Sun V isors T o block out glare, you can swing down the visors. Y ou can also move them from side to side. The visors also have extenders that you can pull out for added coverage. V isor V anity Mirr ors Open the cover on the visor to expose the vanity mirror . Lighted V anity Mirrors (Option) If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mi[...]

2-55 Certain power auxiliary plugs may not be compatible to the power auxiliary outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the power accessory plugs. NOTICE: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only . Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory [...]

2-56 Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Dr op) Y our vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary power connection. This feature provides power , ground and accessory wires which can be accessed to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle. It is located on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle, under the glove box, and is labeled with a wire [...]

2-57 OnStar System (If Equipped) OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a one - touch hands - free communication link between you and the OnStar Center . T o receive OnStar services, a service subscription agreement is required and an additional fee may be required. Services are available 24 hours a[...]

2-58 (V olume Control): Y ou can control the volume of the OnStar System using either the volume knob on the radio or using the steering wheel volume control (If equipped). (T elltale Light): This light will indicate the status of the system. A solid green light will come on when you start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on and is re[...]

2-59 Stolen V ehicle T racking: Call the center at 1 - 888 - 4 - ONST AR (1 - 888 - 466 - 7827) to report your vehicle stolen. The system can then attempt to locate and track your vehicle and the advisor will assist the proper authorities. Roadside Assistance with Location: For vehicle breakdowns, press the OnStar button. An advisor will contact th[...]

2-60 OnStar System Limitations Complete limitations can be found on the Subscriber Services Agreement. In order to provide you with excellent service, calls with the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded. OnStar Service is: available in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Canada; available when the vehicle is within the operati[...]

2-61 Sunr oof (Option) Y our vehicle may be equipped with an express - open sunroof. It includes a sliding glass panel and a one - piece sunshade. The switch is located overhead on the headliner . The switch works only when the ignition is on or when retained accessory power is active. See“Retained Accessory Power” in the Index. VENT : T o open[...]

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

2-63 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamps Control B. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) E. Gear Shift Lever F . V ents G. Side W indow Defogger V ent H. Hood Release I. Tilt Wheel Lever J. Horn K. Audio System L. Ashtray M. Climate C[...]

2-64 Instrument Panel Cluster The 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, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically . United States version shown, Canada, Base Level similar[...]

2-65 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada). Y our vehicle has a tamper - resistant odometer . If you see ERROR, you’ll know so[...]

2-66 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 lights and gages [...]

2-67 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. 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 modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.[...]

2-68 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it’ s working. Then it should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose accessory belt or another electrical probl[...]

2-69 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully . Y ou may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or , the pedal may go closer to the floor . It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See “T owing Y our V ehicle” in the Index. CAUTION: Y our brake system ma[...]

2-70 Enhanced T raction System W arning Light The Enhanced T raction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by shifting to SECOND (2) or FIRST (1), the warning light will come on and stay on. T o turn the system back on, shift to THIRD (3) or AUTOMA TIC OVERDRIVE ( ). See “Enhanced T raction System?[...]

2-71 Low T raction Light If you have the Enhanced T raction System, this light will also come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. Y ou may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly . The light will stay on for a few seconds af[...]

2-72 Engine Coolant T emperature Gage Y ou have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! That reading means the same thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you [...]

2-73 Low T ir e Light The low tire inflation monitor system can alert you to a large change in the pressure in one tire. After the system has “learned” tire pressures with properly inflated tires, the LOW TIRE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi (83 kPa) lower than the other three tires. The low tire inflation monitor [...]

2-74 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly . This could lead to costly repairs that may not be cover ed by your warranty . NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intak[...]

2-75 If the light stops flashing and remains on steady , see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle . Find a safe place to park your vehicle. T urn the key of f, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady , see “If the Light Is On [...]

2-76 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspec[...]

2-77 CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressur e is low . If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Y ou or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not cover ed by your warranty . Low Oil Leve[...]

2-78 Change Oil Soon Light The CHANGE OIL SOON light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. If the light doesn’ t come on, have it serviced. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on and stays on after you start the engine, have the oil changed. For additional information, see “Engine Oil, When to Change” in the Index. [...]

2-79 Cruise Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See “Cruise Control” in the Index. Service V ehicle Soon Light The SER VICE VEHICLE SOON light will come 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 [...]

2-80 Fuel Gage United States Canada Y our fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears empty , you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fu[...]

3- 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 - 2 Dual ComforT emp Climate Control 3 - 4 Dual Automatic ComforT emp Climate Contro[...]

3-2 Comfort Contr ols Dual ComforT emp Climate Contr ol W ith this system, the driver and passenger can maintain separate temperatures in their seating areas. The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. F AN: The left knob labeled F AN controls the fan speed. T urn the knob clockwise toward HI to increase fan speed and cou[...]

3-3 Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow . MAX (Maximum Air Conditioning): This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F ([...]

3-4 Dual Automatic ComforT emp Climate Control (If Equipped) W ith this system, you set a temperature. Y ou can then either let the system automatically control airflow direction and force to maintain the temperature, or you can manually adjust it. The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. Manual Control If you prefer to[...]

3-5 F AN: Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate. TEMP (T emperatur e): The TEMP switch sets the temperature for the entire cabin when the light on the DUAL light button isn’t lit. When the DUAL button light is lit, the TEMP switch[...]

3-6 P ASSENGER Control: The P ASSENGER CONTROL buttons with the arrows adjust the temperature on the passenger ’ s side so it is warmer or cooler than the temperature for the driver ’ s side. Push the DUAL button so that the indicator light is lit. Press the right arrow button to raise the temperature. Press the left arrow button to lower the t[...]

3-7 Heating (Engine Coolant Heater) If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater , you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’ s cold outside -- 0 F ( - 18 C) or lower . An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. Air Condition[...]

3-8 Rear W indow Defogger Dual ComforT emp Climate Control Dual Automatic ComforT emp Climate Control The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window . Press the button to turn the rear defogger on. It will turn off after about 15 minutes. If you turn it on again, the rear defogger will only run for about seven and a[...]

3-9 V entilation System Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the vent levers. Y our vehicle’ s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running. If the airflow seems very low when the fan is adjusted to the highest setti[...]

3-10 Audio Systems Y our audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. Y ou will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that wen[...]

3-1 1 RECALL: Push this knob to display the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), push the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes. Push this knob when the ignition is off, to display the clock. Finding a Station AM–FM: Press [...]

3-12 Setting the T one (Bass/T r eble) BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB (T reble): Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy , you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions [...]

3-13 RECALL: Push this knob to display the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), push the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes. Push this knob when the ignition is off, to display the clock. Finding a Station AM–FM: Push th[...]

3-14 Setting the T one (Bass/T r eble) BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB (T reble): Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy , you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions [...]

3-15 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape. Y our tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work. The sound will mute while seeking. 2 NEXT : Press this pushbutton to go to the next selection on the tape. Y our tape must have at least three seconds of silen[...]

3-16 Cassette T ape Messages If an E and a number appears on the display while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be for one of the following reasons: E10: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. T urn the t[...]

3-17 Playing the Radio ON/OFF: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. V OLUME: T urn the knob clockwise to increase volume. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. RECALL: Press this button to display the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press this but[...]

3-18 Setting Preset Stations 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) by performing the following steps: 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[...]

3-19 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): 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 positio[...]

3-20 5 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to change the side of the tape that is playing. 6 (Dolby): Press this pushbutton 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 Dolb[...]

3-21 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic T one Control (If Equipped) Standard Radio --- Monsoon Not Shown Y our vehicle may be equipped with a Concert Sound III sound system, which includes eight speakers and an eight channel, 200 watt amplifier . Playing the Radio ON/OFF: Push this knob to turn the system on and[...]

3-22 T o scan, press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds and SCAN will appear on the display . The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The radio will scan to stations with a strong signal only . The sound will mute while scanning. P SCAN (Preset [...]

3-23 Setting the T one (Bass/T r eble) BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB (T reble): Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy , you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions [...]

3-24 If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off, first press EJECT or RECALL. Y our tape bias is set automatically . If an error appears on the display , see “Cassette T ape Messages” later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to search for the previous selection on the tape. Y our tape must have at leas[...]

3-25 Cassette T ape Messages E (Error): If this message and a number appears while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be for one of the following reasons: E10: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. T urn t[...]

3-26 3 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly reverse within a track. Y ou will hear sound at a reduced level. Release it to play the passage. 4 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track. Y ou will hear sound at a reduced level. Release it to play the passage. 6 RAND (Random): Press this pushbutton to[...]

3-27 Theft-Deterrent Featur e (If Equipped) THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. If THEFTLOCK is active, the THEFTLOCK will flash when the ignition is off. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the [...]

3-28 Unlocking the Theft - Deterr ent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. T urn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display . 2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display . 3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. 4. Press HRS to make the fi[...]

3-29 Audio Steering Wheel Contr ols (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. SEEK : Press the up or down arrow to seek to the next or previous radio station. If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player will advance to the next or previous selectio[...]

3-30 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 stereo will give [...]

3-31 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 the tape play[...]

3-32 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 signal surfac[...]

3-33 If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM - FM antenna. There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception. Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting to t[...]

4- 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 - 9 Enhanced T raction System (ETS) 4 - 1 1 Steeri[...]

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 the unexpected.?[...]

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 show that al[...]

4-4 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 - lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 - ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 - ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 - 1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like[...]

4-5 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply[...]

4-6 Contr ol 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 systems than [...]

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 and allow re[...]

4-8 Let’ s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely . Suddenly , an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes and continue braking. 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 at each wheel. The a[...]

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 anti - loc[...]

4-10 The Enhanced T raction System operates in THIRD (3) and OVERDRIVE ( ). If you are in THIRD (3), the system can upshift the transaxle to OVERDRIVE ( ). The Enhanced T raction System is turned of f in SECOND (2) or FIRST (1) gear . See “Automatic T ransaxle” in the Index. When the system is on, this warning light will come on to let you know[...]

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. Magnetic V ariable Effort Steering (If Equipped) This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking and when driving at low speeds. Steering effort will increase a[...]

4-12 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. Y ou can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop i[...]

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 straddles the ed[...]

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 it looks lik[...]

4-15 Loss of Contr ol Let’ s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency , don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less [...]

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 headlamps b[...]

4-17 Y ou can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’ t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. A void staring directly into the approachin[...]

4-18 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It’ s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank f[...]

4-19 CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally . Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can bu[...]

4-20 Driving Thr ough Flowing W ater CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates str ong for ces. If you try to drive through flowing water , as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away . As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. [...]

4-21 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 into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross - country trip. T ry to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. Y ou’ll save time and energy . See the next part, “Freew[...]

4-22 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 driving. T oo - fast or too - slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow . T reat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway . If[...]

4-23 Here are some things you can check before a trip: W indshield W asher Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? W iper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? T ir es: They are vitally important to a safe, troub[...]

4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 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, ti[...]

4-25 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Y our brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. Y ou would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Y ou could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you g[...]

4-26 W inter 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 couple of refl[...]

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 this? “W e[...]

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 slippery spo[...]

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 warm. Y ou can [...]

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 exercises eve[...]

4-31 Dolly T owing T o dolly tow your vehicle, do the following: 1. Put the front or rear wheels on a dolly . 2. Put the vehicle in P ARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key from the ignition. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight - ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Release the parking brake. Loadin[...]

4-32 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 W eight Ratin[...]

4-33 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 put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things i[...]

4-34 T railering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy . Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly . That’ s the reason for this part. In it are many time - tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So plea[...]

4-35 Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer , the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle’ s tires. W eight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). But even that can be too heavy . It depends on how you plan to use y[...]

4-36 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 a trailer , [...]

4-37 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 only a frame - [...]

4-38 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 longer and not[...]

4-39 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, curbs, road sign[...]

4-40 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear befor e you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine [...]

4-41 When Y ou Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: start your engine, shift into a gear , and release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance Whe[...]

5- 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 - 9 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 - 31 Compact Spare[...]

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. The hazard warning flasher button is located on the top of the steering column. Y our hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and eve[...]

5-3 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely . CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be danger ous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough e[...]

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 rolling, se[...]

5-5 T o uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, squeeze the sides of the red plastic cap and pull the cap upward. Y ou should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the positive (+) terminal on your battery . CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tool[...]

5-6 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should [...]

5-7 8. Now connect the negative ( - ) cable to the negative ( - ) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote negative ( - ) terminal if the vehicle has one. 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, or to the[...]

5-8 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1 1. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery . If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. NOTICE: Damage to your vehicle may result fr om electrical shorting if jumper cables are r emoved incorr ectly . T o prevent electrical shorti[...]

5-9 T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( - ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery . 2. Disconnect the black negative ( - ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 4. Disconnect the [...]

5-10 NOTICE: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any r epair . The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the cause of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming Fr om Y our En[...]

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 cover ed by your warranty . See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. If No Steam Is Coming Fr om Y our Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can indic[...]

5-12 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Coolant Recovery T ank 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 from any un[...]

5-13 When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or 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. D[...]

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 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 plain water to your coo[...]

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 COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’ s one more thing yo[...]

5-16 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE: Y our engine has a specific radiator fill procedur e. Failure to follow this pr ocedur e could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 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. T u[...]

5-17 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. 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valves. There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is locat[...]

5-18 6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. 7. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 8. 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. 9. By this time, the coolant level in[...]

5-19 10. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this. 1 1. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at t[...]

5-20 Changing a Flat T ire 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 change your tir[...]

5-21 Removing the Spare T ir e and T ools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. 1. T urn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then lift and remove the cover . (See “Compact Spare T ire” in the Index for more information about the compact spare tire.) 2. Remove the spare tire.[...]

5-22 3. T urn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), extension and protection guide (B) and wheel wrench (C).[...]

5-23 Removing the Wheel Center Caps T o remove a center cap, use the wrench to pry gently at the notch. Don’t use a tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch. Then pry off the cap. Removing the Wheel Covers (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers, be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening[...]

5-24 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. T urn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head. 3. For jacking at the vehicle’ s front location, put the jack lift head (C) about 6 inches (15 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel opening [...]

5-25 For jacking at the vehicle’ s rear location, put the jack lift head (B) about 5 inches (13 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel opening (C) or just behind the off - set (A) as shown. 4. Put the compact spare tire near you. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is danger ous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could b[...]

5-26 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare compact tire to fit underneath the wheel well. 6. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on th[...]

5-27 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. 8. Install the compact spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. T ighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Lower the vehicle[...]

5-28 10. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or improperly 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[...]

5-29 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 store the fla[...]

5-30 Storing the Spare T ir e and T ools When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk, put the protector/guide back in the foam holder . 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 pro[...]

5-31 Compact Spar e 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 inflated. Th[...]

5-32 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can expl[...]

6- 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 Service 6 - [...]

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 Service W o[...]

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 sur e 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 proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “Eng[...]

6-4 Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian V ehicle Manufacturers’ Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability [...]

6-5 T o provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly . Y ou should not have to add anything to your fuel. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reform[...]

6-6 The tethered fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver ’ s side of your vehicle. While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening. T o remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.[...]

6-7 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly . This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap al[...]

6-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. T o help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. D[...]

6-9 Hood Release T o open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle inside the vehicle, located just below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release by pushing it to the right. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all of the filler ca[...]

6-10 Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you will see: A. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir B. Battery C. Remote Positive (+) Battery T erminal D. Underhood Fuse Block E. Radiator Pressure Cap F . Engine Coolant Recovery T ank G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir H. Engine Oil Fill Cap I. Engine Oil Dipstick J. Automatic T ransaxle F[...]

6-1 1 Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light appears on the instrument cluster , it means you need to check your engine oil level right away . For more information, see “Low Oil Level Light” in the Index. Y ou should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder . Checking Engine Oil It’ s a good idea to check your engine oil ever[...]

6-12 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, 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 engine oil crankcase capacity , see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much o[...]

6-13 Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum [...]

6-14 As in the chart shown previously , SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’ s going to be 0 F ( - 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute [...]

6-15 How to Reset the CHANGE OIL SOON Light The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON light being turned on, reset [...]

6-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located underneath a diagonal brace in the engine compartment on the driver ’ s side of the vehicle. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. T o check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Loosen the wing nut on th[...]

6-17 NOTICE: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you’re driving. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter is located underneath your hood below the windshield wip[...]

6-18 7. Remove the passenger compartment air filter . 8. Then replace the old air filter with the new one. For the type of filter to use, see “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index. 9. Reinstall the air inlet grille. 10. Reinstall the air inlet grille retainers. 1 1. Reattach the hood weatherstrip. 12. Reconnect the windshield wash[...]

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 mean that som[...]

6-20 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. W ith the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P ARK (P). W ith your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lev[...]

6-21 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross - hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way . How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubrican[...]

6-22 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX - COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX - COOL extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low . If[...]

6-23 What to Use Use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half DEX - COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil befo[...]

6-24 Checking Coolant The engine coolant recovery tank is located on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle at the rear of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD mark or a l[...]

6-25 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. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator . For information on how to add coolant to the radiator , see “Cooling System” in the Index.[...]

6-26 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. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for reservoir location. Ho[...]

6-27 W indshield W asher Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer ’ s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the In[...]

6-28 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. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index. 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 accepta[...]

6-29 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT - 3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only . See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir . CAUTION: With the [...]

6-30 Brake W ear Y our vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum 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). C[...]

6-31 Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear . 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 to[...]

6-32 V ehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( - ) cable from the battery . This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you aren’t car eful. See “Jump Starting” in the [...]

6-33 Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Pull up on the headlamp retainers (A) to release the assembly locator tabs. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector (B) from the headlamp assembly . 4. Slide the headlamp assembly out of the slots. 5. Remove the rubber access cover from behind the bulb you are replacing.[...]

6-34 6. T urn the bulb socket one - quarter turn and remove it from the headlamp assembly . 7. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the headlamp bulb socket. 8. Connect the new headlamp bulb to the wiring harness, making sure the connector tab snaps into place. 9. Insert the bulb socket into the headl[...]

6-35 T o check the aim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The headlamps must be off for one hour prior to aiming and must remain off during this procedure. The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface. If necessary , pads may be used on an uneven surface. The vehicle should not have any snow , ice or mud attac[...]

6-36 Passenger’ s Side Headlamp Shown A. Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw B. Horizontal Block Index Plate C. V ertical Aiming Level Start with the horizontal aim. The adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 T orx socket. Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the vertical aim. 1. T urn the horizontal aiming screw until the indicator i[...]

6-37 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Open the trunk. 2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk lid. 3. Remove the old bulb by turning it one - quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Place the new bulb into the bulb socket. 5. T urn the bulb one - quarter turn clockwise to reinstall. 6. Close the trunk.[...]

6-38 T ail/Stop/T urn Signal Lamps 1. Open the trunk. 2. If your vehicle is equipped with a convenience net, remove it. 3. Remove the plastic wing nuts (A). There is one wing nut located on the outside of the carpet. The other two are located underneath the carpet. 4. Pull the taillamp housing (B) away from the body of the vehicle. 5. Squeeze the t[...]

6-39 Back-Up Lamps 1. Open the trunk lid halfway . 2. Remove the seven wing nuts (A) from the applique. 3. Remove the applique from the trunk lid. 4. T wist and pull the bulb sockets (B) from the trunk lid applique. 5. T wist and/or pull the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6. T wist and/or push the new bulb into the bulb socket. 7. T wist and/or pus[...]

6-40 W indshield W iper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W iper Blade Check” in the Index for more information. 1. T urn on the wipers to LO. 2. T urn of f the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wiper pattern. The blades are more accessible f[...]

6-41 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 overheating as a res[...]

6-42 Inflation -- Tir e Pr essur e The T ire - Loading Information label, which is on the inside of the trunk lid, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinf[...]

6-43 T ir e Inflation Monitor System The tire inflation monitor system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system “learns” the pressure at each tire throughout the operating speed range of your vehicle. The system normally takes between 45 and 90 minutes of driving to learn the tire pressures. This time may be longe[...]

6-44 T o reset (calibrate) the system: 1. T urn the ignition to RUN. 2. Locate the red RESET button inside of your instrument panel fuse block. The fuse block is located under the cover labeled FUSES, which is at the end of the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle. The RESET button is the first button in the top row of the fu[...]

6-45 Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the T ire - Loading Information label. Reset the T ire Inflation Monitor system. See “T ire Inflation Monitor System” in the Index. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightene[...]

6-46 Buying New T ires T o find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the T ire - Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a T ire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’ s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number . That way your vehi[...]

6-47 Uniform T ire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperatur e A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raf fic Safety Administration, which grades [...]

6-48 T emperatur e -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and red[...]

6-49 Each new wheel should have the same load - carrying capacity , diameter , width, of fset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way , you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nut[...]

6-50 T ir e Chains NOTICE: Use tir e chains only wher e legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the pr oper size for your tir es. Install them on the front tir es and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’ s instructions. If you can[...]

6-51 Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Y our V ehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. W ipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning of Fabric/C[...]

6-52 Special Fabric Cleaning Pr oblems Stains caused by such things as catsup, cof fee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water . 2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions described earlier . 3[...]

6-53 Cleaning the T op of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild s[...]

6-54 Cleaning the Outside of the W indshield and W iper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer , or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full - strength glass cleaning liquid. The windshield is clean if bead[...]

6-55 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water , a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “W ashing Y our V ehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Y our vehicle has a ?[...]

6-56 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasiv[...]

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 can be corre[...]

6-58 GM V ehicle Car e/Appearance Materials[...]

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 and the certif[...]

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 should. Y our [...]

6-61 Fuses and Cir cuit Br eakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and in the wiring of the fuse block itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver - colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, re[...]

6-62 Fuse Usage P ARK LOCK Ignition Key Solenoid Blank Not Used Blank Not Used PCM, BCM, U/H RELA Y Ignition Signal: Hot in Run and Start, Powertrain Control Module, Body Control Module, Underhood Relay RADIO PREM. SOUND Remote Radio Premium Sound POWER MIRRORS Power Mirrors Blank Not Used P ANEL DIMMING Panel Dimming Blank Not Used IGN 0, CLUSTER,[...]

6-63 Fuse Usage STOP LAMPS Stoplamps ONST AR OnStar FR T P ARK LPS Parking Lamps POWER DROP Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop): Hot in ACC and Run CRANK SIGNAL, BCM, CLUSTER Crank Signal, Body Control Module, Cluster , Powertrain Control Module HV AC Ignition Signal, Heating V entilation Air Conditioning Control Head BTSI P ARK LOCK Shifter Lo[...]

6-64 Underhood Fuse Block Some fuses and relays are located in the underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. Maxi Fuse Usage 1 ABS 2 Starter Solenoid 3 Power Seats, Rear Defog, Heated Seats 4 High Blower , Hazard Fla[...]

6-65 Mini Relay Usage 9 Cooling Fan 2 10 Cooling Fan 3 1 1 Starter Solenoid 12 Cooling Fan 1 13 Ignition Main 14 Not Used Micr o Relay Usage 15 A/C Clutch 16 Horn 17 Not Used 18 Not Used 19 Fuel Pump Mini Fuse Usage 20 Not Used 21 Generator 22 ECM 23 A/C Compressor Clutch 24 Cooling Fan 25 Electronic Ignition 26 T ransaxle Mini Relay Usage 27 Horn [...]

6-66 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back - up (Applique) 1 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center High - Mounted Stop 3155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Parking/T urn Signal 4157NAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamp, High Beam 9005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamp, Low Beam 9006 . . . . . . . .[...]

6-67 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity If you do your own service work, you’ll need the proper service manual. See “Doing Y our Own Service W ork” in the Index for additional information. It is recommended that service work on your air conditioning system be performed by a qualified technician. Air Conditioning Refrigerant R - 134a 2.3 lb[...]

7- 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 - 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 - 15 Part B: Owner Checks and Services 7 - 19 Part C: Periodic Maintenance In[...]

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. Intr oduction 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 environment. All r[...]

7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains 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 or another[...]

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 weather . Y ou[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-5 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-6 Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. Y our vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter . This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, a[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-7[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-8[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-9 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission C[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-10 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Replace passenger compartment air filter . If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) Re[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-1 1 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 traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Use[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-12 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Replace passenger compartment air filter . If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) I[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-13 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Replace passenger compartment air filter . If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-14 100,000 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 traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches [...]

7-15 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 vehicle, ma[...]

7-16 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 repaired. Have any[...]

7-17 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 and the regular brake. See “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary[...]

7-18 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 you are doing[...]

7-19 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. Proper pro[...]

7-20 Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser . T o help ensure proper[...]

7-21 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 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 preferred viscosi[...]

7-22 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). Automatic T ransaxle DEXRON - III Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Multi - Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly , Secondar[...]

7-23 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, you should r[...]

7-24 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

7-25 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

7-26 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

7-27 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

7-28 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

8- 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 Assistance Offices 8[...]

8-2 Customer Satisfaction Pr ocedure 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, misunderstandings c[...]

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 Assistance 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 1-800-263-785[...]

8-4 Y ou may contact the BBB using the toll - free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 W ilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, V A 22203 - 1804 T elephone: 1 - 800 - 955 - 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limit[...]

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 (For T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexi[...]

8-6 Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to of fer 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 Buick dealers. Buick Premium Roadside Assis[...]

8-7 W e have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs: Hotels Glass replacement T ire repair facilities Rental vehicle or taxis Airports or train stations Police, fire department or hospitals In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Buick’ s comprehensive warranty . Howev[...]

8-8 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 of fered to retail purchase/lease cus[...]

8-9 Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement up to $30 per day (five days maximum) may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses u[...]

8-10 Canadian V ehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete V ehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New V ehicle Limited W arranty , alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy T ransportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors r eserves the right to unilaterally modify , change[...]

8-1 1 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS T O THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify T ransport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Y ou may write to: T ransport Canada 330 Sparks Street T ower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 REPOR TING SAFET[...]

8-12 SER VICE PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING INFORMA TION Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 T ransmission, T ransaxle, T ransfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair ser[...]