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Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in
costly damage to your vehicle that would
not be covered by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it will not work, and it could damage
your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a
12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s system is not a
12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can be damaged. Only use
vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative
grounds to jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are
not touching each other. If they are, it could
cause a ground connection you do not
want. You would not be able to start your
vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems.To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling,
set the parking brake rmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start procedure. Put
an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or
a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before
setting the parking brake.
Notice:If you leave your radio or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Always turn off your radio and other
accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into
the cigarette lighter or the accessory power
outlet(s). Turn off the radio and all lamps that
are not needed. This will avoid sparks and
help save both batteries. And it could save
the radio!
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Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or
the California Air Resources Board has determined
that the failure to perform this maintenance item
will not nullify the emission warranty or limit
recall liability prior to the completion of the
vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all
recommended maintenance services be performed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chang, etc.(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with
genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or
cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.
(e)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 torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 325
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 181
Additives, Fuel............................................ 328
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 428
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 342
Air Conditioning..................................182, 186
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 198
Readiness Light....................................... 197
Airbag Sensing and
Diagnostic Module (SDM)......................... 471
Airbag System............................................... 70
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 87
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 79
Passenger Sensing System....................... 81
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 86
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 78
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 79
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 76
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 72
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 281
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 202Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 424
Care of Safety Belts................................ 422
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 425
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 422
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 418
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 420
Finish Care.............................................. 423
Finish Damage......................................... 425
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 421
Leather.................................................... 421
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 425
Tires........................................................ 424
Underbody Maintenance........................... 425
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 426
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 422
Weatherstrips........................................... 422
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 423
Ashtray(s).................................................... 182
Audio System(s).......................................... 241
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 271
Backglass Antenna................................... 274
Care of Your CD Player........................... 274
Care of Your CDs.................................... 273
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 271
Radio with CD................................245, 251
Setting the Time..............................242, 243
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 271
Understanding Radio Reception............... 272
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 274
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 343
Operation................................................. 119
B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 274
Battery........................................................ 370
Electric Power Management..................... 176
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 173
Inadvertent Power Saver.......................... 177
Run-Down Protection............................... 177Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 298
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 281
Emergencies............................................ 283
Panic Assist............................................. 285
Parking.................................................... 122
System Warning Light.............................. 201
Brakes........................................................ 367
Braking....................................................... 280
Braking in Emergencies............................... 283
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 113
Bulb Replacement....................................... 380
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 380
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 377
License Plate Lamps................................ 383
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 383
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps................. 382
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps................................ 380
Buying New Tires........................................ 400
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I
Ignition Positions......................................... 114
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver................. 177
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 46
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 392
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 158
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 174
Cluster..................................................... 194
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 372
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 94
Keys............................................................. 93
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 386
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 177
Cornering................................................. 173
Courtesy.................................................. 174
Electric Power Management..................... 176
Exterior.................................................... 170
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 173
Fog .......................................................... 173
Front Reading.......................................... 175
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.............. 177
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 55
License Plate Lamps................................... 383
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 197
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 202
Brake System Warning............................. 201
Charging System..................................... 200
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Outlet Adjustment........................................ 192
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 181
Outside
Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror............ 135
Convex Mirror.......................................... 134
Curb View Assist Mirror........................... 134
Power Mirrors.......................................... 133
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 353
Owner Checks and Services....................... 448
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 425
Panic Brake Assist...................................... 285
Park Aid...................................................... 178
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 123
Shifting Out of......................................... 125
Parking
Assist....................................................... 178
Brake....................................................... 122
Over Things That Burn............................ 126Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 198
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 192
Passenger Sensing System........................... 81
Passing....................................................... 288
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 111
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 112
Perimeter Lighting....................................... 175
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 181
Door Locks.............................................. 103
Electrical System..................................... 428
Inadvertent Battery Saver......................... 177
Lumbar Controls........................................ 10
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 115
Seat............................................................ 9
Steering Fluid.......................................... 364
Windows.................................................. 109
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 42
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 104
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 24
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