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For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BATTERY
ACID COULD
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR
FLAME
COULD
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
AIR BAG
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
MASTER
LIGHTING
SWITCH
TURN
SIGNALS
PARKING
LAMPS
HAZARD
WARNING
FLASHER
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LAMPS
FOG LAMPS
These symbols
are on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
WASHER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMP
BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM
BRAKE
COOLANT
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
HORN
SPEAKER
FUEL
Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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 Keys
2
-4 Door Locks
2
-7 Remote Keyless Entry
2
-14 Trunk
2
-14 Theft
2
-15 PASS-Key
II
2
-17 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-17 Ignition Positions
2
-19 Starting Your V6 Engine
2
-20 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-22 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-27 Parking Brake
2
-28 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-30 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-32 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-33 Engine Exhaust
2
-33 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-34 Windows2
-35 Horn
2
-35 TILT-WHEEL Adjustable Steering Column
2
-36 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-42 Exterior Lamps
2
-45 Interior Lamps
2
-48 Mirrors
2
-50 Storage Compartments
2
-53 Sun Visors
2
-53 Accessory Power Receptacle
2
-54 Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)
2
-55 Astroroof (If Equipped)
2
-55 OnStar
(Option)
2
-56 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-57 Instrument Panel Cluster
2
-60 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
2
-75 Driver Information Center
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Instant Alarm
This feature allows you to activate an alarm by pressing
a button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Your
vehicle's ignition must be off for the Instant Alarm to
work. When you press the horn button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, your vehicle's headlamps will
flash, the horn will honk repeatedly, and your interior
lamps will illuminate, attracting attention if you need it.
The alarm will continue until:

You press the alarm button on the RKE transmitter a
second time,

the vehicle's ignition is in RUN, or

an alarm period of about two minutes has elapsed.
Security Feedback
Security Feedback provides audible and/or visible
feedback that a remote keyless entry lock or unlock
command has been received and executed. Your
vehicle's ignition must be off for this feature to work.You may select one of four operating modes for
reception of a lock command. You may also select one
of four operating modes for reception of an unlock
command. The selection and programming of the lock
and unlock operating modes are independent of each
other. The following modes are available for either lock
or unlock verification:
Mode 1: No Verification
Mode 2: Horn Chirp only
Mode 3: Headlamp Flash only
Mode 4: Horn Chirp and Headlamp Flash
The operating mode of the Security Feedback lock
feature will be changed when you perform the following
sequence with your vehicle's doors closed and the
ignition key in RUN:
Press and hold the power door lock switch. While
holding the door lock switch, press and release the
remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter lock button.
This will start the customization mode. While in the
customization mode, the feature will sound the number
of chimes corresponding to the current Security
Feedback lock mode.
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To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front
of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the
front of the switch.
The driver's window controls also include a lock
-out
switch. Press LOCK to stop front and rear passengers
from using their window switches. The driver can still
control all the windows with the lock on. Press the other
side of the LOCK button for normal window operation.
Horn
Press anywhere near the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
TILT-WHEEL
Adjustable
Steering Column
A tilt steering wheel allows
you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. You
can also raise it to the
highest level to give your
legs more room when you
exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel into place.
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Fuse Description
3 Power Seats, Rear Defog,
Heated Seats
4 High Blower, Hazard Flasher,
Stoplamps, Power Mirror,
Door Locks
5 Ignition Switch, BTSI, Stoplamps,
ABS, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air
Bag, DRL Module
6 Cooling Fan
7 Interior Lamps, Retained
Accessory Power, Keyless Entry,
CEL TEL, Data Link, HVAC
Head, Cluster, Radio, AUX Power
(Power Drop), Cigarette Lighter
8 Ignition Switch, Wipers, Radio,
Steering Wheel Controls, Body
Control Module, AUX Power
(Power Drop), Power Windows,
Sunroof, HVAC Controls, DRL,
Rear Defog Relay
9 Cooling Fan 2
10 Cooling Fan 3Relay Description
11 Starter Solenoid
12 Cooling Fan 1
13 Ignition Main
14 Not Used
15 A/C Clutch
16 Horn
17 Fog Lamps
18 Fuel Pump, Speed Control
(L67 only)
19 Fuel Pump
20 Not Used
21 Generator
22 ECM
23 A/C Compressor Clutch
24 Cooling Fan
25 Electronic Ignition
26 Transaxle
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Fuse Description
27 Horn
28 Fuel Injector
29 Oxygen Sensor
30 Engine Emissions
31 Fog Lamps
32 Headlamp (Right)
33 Rear Compartment Release
34 Parking Lamps
35 Fuel PumpFuse Description
36 Headlamp (Left)
37 Spare
38 Spare
39 Spare
40 Spare
41 Spare
42 Spare
43 Fuse Puller
SYMBOL A/C Compressor Clutch Diode
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First Gear, Automatic Transaxle 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashers, Hazard Warning 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat Tire, Changing 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluids and Lubricants 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign Countries, Fuel 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
French Language Manual ii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb Replacement 6
-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canadian 6-4, 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gage 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Full-Range Traction Control System 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GAWR 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove Box 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8-5 . . . . .
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide en Fran†ais ii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GVWR 4
-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Halogen Bulbs 6-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Flashers 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head Restraints 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamps
Aiming 6
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulb Replacement 6
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flash-to-Pass 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High/Low Beam Changer 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Seats 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating 3-4, 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High-Beam Headlamps 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Highway Hypnosis 4-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill and Mountain Roads 4-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches, Trailer 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood
Checking Things Under 6
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning 4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Positions 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated Entry 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation, Tire 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspections
Brake System 7
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust System 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle Boot 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle Seal 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle System 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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