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Driving (cont.)
Defensive..................................................... 4-3
Drunken....................................................... 4-4
Environment................................................. 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-18
Winter........................................................4-25
Driving On Grades..........................................4-40
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-26
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-19
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-20
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-38
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-29
Dual Climate Control System............................3-27
DVD
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-110
Cleaning Your DVD Player..........................3-109
Distortion..................................................3-107
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-93
DVD Messages..............................................3-98
DVD Player....................................................3-96
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-85
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-86
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-86Electrical System (cont.)
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-86
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-42
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-15
Battery.......................................................5-36
Change Oil Message...................................3-47
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-40
Compartment Overview................................5-10
Coolant......................................................5-19
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-40
Coolant Temperature Warning Message..........3-45
Cooling System Inspection............................6-13
Exhaust.....................................................2-29
Low Oil Level Message................................3-47
Oil .............................................................5-11
Overheating................................................5-22
Starting......................................................2-20
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................. 6-9
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-14
Engine Oil Level Check..................................... 6-9
Engine Specifications......................................5-93
Entering Programming Mode
....................2-46, 3-57
Entertainment System
Cleaning the Video Screen
..........................3-110
Cleaning Your DVD Player
..........................3-109
DVD Distortion
..........................................3-107
Entry Lighting
.................................................3-15
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Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator
....................................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder
...................................3-37
TCS Warning Light
......................................3-39
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
..........3-39
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
..............................2-15
Loading Your Vehicle
.......................................4-32
Lock Feedback
...............................................3-62
Locking, Delayed
............................................2-49
Lockout Protection
..........................................2-11
Locks
Delayed Locking
........................................... 2-9
Door
........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle
....................................2-11
Lockout Protection
.......................................2-11
Power Door
.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks
.............................2-10
Loss of Control
...............................................4-15
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
....................3-51
Low Engine Oil Level Message
.........................3-47
Low Fuel Warning Message
.............................3-50
Low Oil Pressure Message
...............................3-46
Low Tire Message
..........................................3-48
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
.................3-50
Lumbar
Manual Controls
............................................ 1-4M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-93
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year
..................................6-10
At Least Twice a Year
................................... 6-9
Brake System Inspection
..............................6-14
Engine Cooling System Inspection
.................6-13
Exhaust System Inspection
...........................6-13
Fuel System Inspection
................................6-13
How This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services
......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services
............... 6-9
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections
......6-13
PartD-Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
...............................................6-15
PartE-Maintenance Record
........................6-16
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
..........................6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................6-14
All-Wheel Drive Inspection
............................6-14
Using Your
................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
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Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-85
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-85
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-46
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock..........................2-48
Delayed Locking..........................................2-49
DIC ...........................................................3-57
Entering Programming Mode.........................2-46
Exiting Programming Mode...........................2-51
Headlamp Exit Delay...................................2-47
Memory Seat..............................................2-52
Remote Driver Unlock Control.......................2-50
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation...........2-50
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-36
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-32
Video Screen.................................................3-96
Vinyl.............................................................5-79
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-14
Visors...........................................................2-14
W
Warm-Up Shift................................................2-24
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-33
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-5
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. ivWasher Fluid Low Warning Message.................3-50
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-81
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-10
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-35
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-36
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-13
What to Do with Used Oil ................................5-15
What to Use ..........................................5-20, 5-32
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-55
Replacement...............................................5-55
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-12
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life
System).....................................................5-14
When to Check..............................................5-49
When to Check and Change............................5-17
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-31
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....5-15
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-41
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-54
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-20
Window Lock Out...........................................2-14
Windows.......................................................2-13
Power ........................................................2-14
Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades...........5-82
Windshield Washer
........................................... 3-9
Fluid
..........................................................5-32
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
................. 6-9
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