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Radio Data System (RBS): Your audio system is
equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS
features are available for use only on FM stations that
broadcast RDS information.
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of
programming,
receive announcements concerning local and
display messages from radio stations, and
seek to stations with traffic announcements.
national emergencies,
This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the
information is available. In rare cases, a radio station
may broadcast incorrect information that will cause
the radio features
to work improperly. If this happens,
contact the radio station.
While you are tuned
to an RDS station, the station
name or the call letters will appear on the display instead
of the frequency. RDS stations may also provide the
time of day, a program type
(PTY) for current
programming and the name of the program being
broadcast.
XMTM Radio Satellite Service (USA Only): XMTM is a
continental
U.S. based satellite radio service that
offers 100 coast
to coast channels including music,
news, sports, talk and children’s programming.
XMTM
provides digital quality audio and text information,
including song title and artist name. A service fee is
required in order
to receive the XMTM service. For more
information, contact XMTM at www.xmradio.com or
call
1 -800-852-XMXM (9696).
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) (Canada Only): DAB
is a Canadian land-based radio service that offers
digital quality audio and text information including song
title, artist name, traffic, weather, emergency
announcements and more. Digital Audio Broadcast
transmission services are currently available in Toronto,
Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Windsor. In fringe
areas signals may be interrupted by buildings, trees and
other obstructions. Additional services will be added
in the future. For current DAB coverage and other
information consult the
GM Canada website at
www.gmcanada.com, your dealer or call
1-800-263-3777.
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Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) (Canada Only): DAB
is a Canadian land-based radio service that offers
digital quality audio and text information including song
title, artist name, traffic, weather, emergency
announcements and more. Digital Audio Broadcast
transmission services are currently available in Toronto,
Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Windsor. In fringe
areas signals may be interrupted by buildings, trees and
other obstructions. Additional services will be added in the future. For current DAB coverage and other
information consult the GM Canada website at
www.gmcanada.com, your dealer or call
1-800-263-3777.
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on
and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn the knob
to increase or to
decrease volume.
SCV (Speed-Compensated
Volume): With SCV, your
audio system adjusts automatically
to make up for
road and wind noise as you drive.
Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button
to
select MIN, MED or MAX. Each higher choice allows
for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you drive,
SCV automatically increases the
volume, as necessary,
to overcome noise at any speed.
The volume level should always sound the same
to
you as you drive. If you don’t want to use SCV,
select
OFF.
RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Pushing this knob with the ignition off will display
the time.
For XMTM (USA only,
if your radio is equipped with
XMTM Satellite Radio Service), pressing this button while
in XMTM mode
to retrieve various pieces of information
related
to the current song or channel. By pressing
and releasing the RCL button, you may retrieve
four different categories of information: Artist,
Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/
Channel Name.
For DAB (Canada only,
if your radio is equipped with
DAB), pushing this knob switches the display between
channel name and PTY name.
To change the default on the display, push the knob
until you see the display you want, then hold the knob
until the display flashes. The selected display will
now be the default.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage
Engine Oil Fluid/Lubricant
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol
of the proper viscosity.
To determine
the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil
on page 5-15.
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake Svstem
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hydraulic
Clutch System 50/50
mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Coolant. See Engine Coolant
on page
5-23.
Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or
equivalent.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No.
U.S. 12345347 in
Canada 1095351 7, or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid). Usage
Power Steering System
Manual
Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Hood Latch Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No.
U.S. 1052884, in
Canada 993294, or equivalent).
DEXRON-Ill Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
DEXRON-Ill Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No.
US. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No.
US. 12346293, in
Canada 992723, or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGl
#2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No.
U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease
Canada 1974984, or equivalent).
(a! Part ?!e. V.S. 123?557S, Ir!
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To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-01 23 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write
to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C Ottawa Ontario K1A ON5
Reporting Safety Defects to General
wiukul a k,In+nw-
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope YOU’II notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write:
Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-51
72
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre,
163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$50.00
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Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................. 5-59
Wheel Replacement
..................................... 5-59
When It
Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-56
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
.................... 2-23
Top
of the Instrument Panel ............................. 5-74
Top Strap
...................................................... 1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................... 1-43
Torque Lock
................................................... 2-31
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.................. 4-39
Towing Recreational Vehicle
..................................... 4-32
Towing a Trailer
.......................................... 4-37
Your Vehicle
............................................... 4-32
Traction Enhanced Traction System Active Light
........... 3-29
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
........ 3-28
Enhanced Traction
System (ETS)
.................... 4-9
Trailer Brakes
................................................. 4-40
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic
........................................... 5-22
Fluid, Manual
.............................................. 5-22
Transaxle Operation, Manual
............................ 2-27
Transmission
Up-Shift Light
.............................................. 3-26
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual
.............................................. 7-9
Transportation Options
...................................... 7-7
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
.. I .. .. jj jj I .. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I ~ I 2-1 4
Tr2.ns2x!E! Gperstls!?, ,*.ntc!X!tic ......................... L 9-24
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-24
Trunk
............................................................ 2-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
.......................... 3-6
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
.................. 4-41
Trunk
Lamp
................................................... 3-17
U
Underbody Flushing Service ............................. 6-12
Understanding Radio Reception
........................ 3-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
............................ 5-57
United States
................................................... 7-4
Up-Shift Light
................................................. 3-26
Used Replacement Wheels
.............................. 5-60
Using Cleaner on Fabric
.................................. 5-73
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Vehicle Control
.................................................
Damage Warnings ..................................
Loaang .................................................
Parking Your ..........................................
Service Soon Light .................................
Symbols ................................................
Number (VIN) ........................................
Service Parts Identification Label ..............
Vehicle Storage .........................................
Vehicle Identification
....... 4-6
......... iv
..... 4-33
..... 2-32
..... 3-36
......... iv
..... 5-80
..... 5-80
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