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And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel
with other wheels or tires. They will not t.
Keep the spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use
tire chains on your compact spare.
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its
best if it is cleaned often. Although not always
visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your
upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather,
and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is
recommended to remove particles from your
upholstery. It is important to keep your upholstery
from becoming and remaining heavily soiled.
Soils should be removed as quickly as possible.
Your vehicle’s interior may experience extremes
of heat that could cause stains to set rapidly.Lighter colored interiors may require more
frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers
and garments that transfer color to your home
furnishings may also transfer color to your
vehicle’s interior.
When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use
cleaners specically designed for the surfaces
being cleaned. Permanent damage may result
from using cleaners on surfaces for which
they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on
glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from
other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray,
apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth.
Notice:If you use abrasive cleaners when
cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you
could scratch the glass and/or cause damage
to the integrated radio antenna and the rear
window defogger. When cleaning the glass on
your vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass
cleaner.
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J-Style Fuses Usage
25 Air Pump
26 Battery Main 1
27 Battery Main 2
28 Battery Main 3
29 Fan 1
30 Battery Main 4
31 Anti-lock Brake System Motor
32 Fan 2
33 Starter
Micro-Relays Usage
34 Headlamp High-Beam
35 Headlamp Driver Module
36 Fog Lamp
37 Ignition 1
38 Air Conditioning Compressor
39 Horn
40 Powertrain
41 Fuel Pump
Mini-Relays Usage
42 Fan 1
43 Fan 3
Mini-Relays Usage
44 Windshield Wiper High
45 Windshield Wiper
46 Fan 2
48 Crank
Spare Fuses Usage
49 Spare
50 Spare
51 Spare
52 Blank
53 Blank
54 Blank
Fuse Puller Usage
55 Fuse Puller
Diodes Usage
§Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch
Diode
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 353for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep your engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to your engine not covered
by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 363for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the correct pressures.
Do not forget to check the spare tire. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 409. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 426.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 416.
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Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,
mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of your spare tire
in good condition will be covered at no charge.
The customer is responsible for the repair or
replacement of the tire if not covered by a
warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which
require a battery jump start will be covered at
no charge.
Additional Services for Canadian
Customers

Trip Routing Service:Upon Request,
Roadside Assistance will send you detailed,
computer-personalized maps, highlighting your
choice of either the most direct route or the
most scenic route to your destination,
anywhere in North America, along with any
helpful travel information we may have
pertaining to your trip. To request this service,
please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800.We will make every attempt to send your
personalized trip routing as quickly as possible,
but it is best to allow three weeks before your
planned departure date. Trip routing requests
will be limited to six per calendar year.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:
In the event of a warranty related vehicle
disablement, while en route and over
250 kilometres from original point of departure,
you may qualify for trip interruption expense
assistance. This assistance covers reasonable
reimbursement of up to a maximum of
$500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of
$50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night)
and (C) alternate ground transportation
(maximum of $40/day). This benet is to assist
you with some of the unplanned expense you
may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be
repaired.
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and
a copy of the repair order are required.
Once authorization has been given, your
advisor will help you make any necessary
arrangements and explain how to claim for trip
interruption expense assistance.
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Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance........................... 446
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 442
Weatherstrips........................................... 442
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 444
Climate Control System............................... 168
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 178
Dual Automatic......................................... 172
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 177
Collision Damage Repair............................. 490
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 35
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 437
Compass..................................................... 206
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 104
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 290
Convenience Net......................................... 142
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 189
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 188
Heater, Engine......................................... 112
Low Warning Light................................... 189
Cooling System........................................... 370
Courtesy Lamps.......................................... 161
Cruise Control............................................. 154
Cruise Control Light.................................... 195
Cupholder(s)................................................ 141Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 487
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.......................................... 482
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 482
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 478
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 483
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 495
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 494
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 494
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 484
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 495
D
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System.................................... 159
Defensive Driving........................................ 286
Delayed Entry Lighting................................ 162
Delayed Exit Lighting................................... 162
Delayed Locking............................................ 97
DIC Compass.............................................. 206
Disc, MP3................................................... 272
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Rear Door Security Locks............................. 98
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 35
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 32
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming............ 124
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®................................................... 125
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...................... 124
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 124
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 11
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 470
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 326
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 196
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 90
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 429
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 427
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 400
Replacement, Windshield............................. 401
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 494
General Motors........................................ 495
United States Government....................... 494Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 82
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 83
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 110
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 30
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 484
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 319
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 472
Running the Engine While Parked............... 123
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 182
Pretensioners............................................. 38
Reminder Light........................................ 181
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 442
Center Front Passenger Position................ 31
Driver Position........................................... 22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 21
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 20
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 35
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 32
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 30
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 30
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 16
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 29
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 462
Seats
Center Seat............................................... 14
Head Restraints......................................... 13
Heated Seats............................................. 10
Power Lumbar........................................... 10
Power Seats................................................ 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 11
Split Folding Rear Seat.............................. 14
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position......................... 61
Rear Seat Position..................................... 58
Right Front Seat Position........................... 61
Security Light.............................................. 195Service........................................................ 340
Accessories and Modications.................. 341
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 343
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 341
Doing Your Own Work............................. 342
Engine Soon Light................................... 190
Publications Ordering Information............. 495
Vehicle Soon Light................................... 197
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 80
Setting the Time.......................................... 239
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 445
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 118
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 120
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 29
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 152
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 437
Installing.................................................. 429
Removing................................................ 427
Storing..................................................... 435
Specications, Capacities............................ 454
Speedometer............................................... 181
Split Folding Rear Seat................................. 14
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 296
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Starting Your Engine................................... 111
Steering...................................................... 297
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 280
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 151
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 142
Convenience Net..................................... 142
Cupholder(s)............................................ 141
Glove Box................................................ 141
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 318
Sun Visors.................................................. 104
Sunroof....................................................... 143
T
Tachometer................................................. 181
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.................................... 398
TCS Warning Light...................................... 187
Theater Dimming......................................... 162
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 280
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 104
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 104
PASS-Key
®III .......................................... 106
PASS-Key®III Operation.......................... 107Tilt Wheel.................................................... 151
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 190
Tires........................................................... 402
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 444
Buying New Tires..................................... 418
Chains..................................................... 424
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 426
Cleaning.................................................. 445
Compact Spare Tire................................. 437
Different Size........................................... 420
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 425
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 409
Inspection and Rotation............................ 416
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 429
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 411
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 429
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 427
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 435
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 403
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 406
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 421
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 422
Wheel Replacement................................. 422
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 417
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