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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-30
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-31
How to Add Fluid............................................5-21
How to Check........................................5-20, 5-57
How to Check and Add Oil...............................5-18
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-37
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-11
Hydroplaning..................................................4-20
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-26
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-36
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-37
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.......4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
.....................4-36
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
...........................4-28
Ignition Positions
.............................................2-18
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
..........................6-13
Illumination on Remote Activation
........................ 2-7
Infants and Young Children, Restraints
...............1-29
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
..................................5-57Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-15
Engine Cooling System................................6-15
Exhaust System..........................................6-14
Fuel System...............................................6-15
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-14
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-14
Throttle System...........................................6-15
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-27
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-13
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-87
Interior Lamps................................................3-13
Interior Plastic Components..............................5-80
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-43
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-11
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
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L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-10
Interior.......................................................3-13
Lap Belt........................................................1-20
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-12, 1-22
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-38
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-40
Leather.........................................................5-79
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-26
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-32
Brake System Warning.................................3-31
Change Engine Oil......................................3-39
Charging System.........................................3-31
Cruise Control.............................................3-40
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning...............................3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-34
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-42
Low Oil Level.............................................3-39Light (cont.)
Low Traction...............................................3-33
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-40
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-35
Oil Pressure...............................................3-38
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-29
Security.....................................................3-40
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-41
TCS Warning Light......................................3-33
Tire Pressure..............................................3-35
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-33
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors..............................2-15
Loading Your Vehicle
.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection
..........................................2-11
Locks
Door
........................................................... 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle
....................................2-11
Lockout Protection
.......................................2-11
Power Door
................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.............2-10
Loss of Control
...............................................4-15
Low Fuel Warning Light
...................................3-42
Low Traction Light
..........................................3-33
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
.......................3-40
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Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-15
Auxiliary Connection.....................................3-16
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Drop ..........................................................3-16
Electrical System.........................................5-86
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-15
Power Steering...............................................4-12
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programmable Modes......................................2-10
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-25
Radios..........................................................3-44
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-58
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-59
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-59
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-45
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-49Radios (cont.)
Setting the Time..........................................3-45
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-55
Understanding Reception..............................3-57
Reading Lamps..............................................3-15
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-24
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-21
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-21
Rear Window Defogger............................3-19, 3-23
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-32
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®..............................................2-32
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...........................2-31
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing
.............................4-31
Remote Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation
............ 2-4
Remote Trunk Release
....................................2-12
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
.............................................5-70
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
...................5-67
Removing the Wheel Center Caps
....................5-69
Removing the Wheel Covers
............................5-70
Replacement Bulbs
.........................................5-55
Replacing Brake System Parts
..........................5-42
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Sensors.........................................................3-22
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-35
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-41
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-35
Service Manuals.............................................7-10
Setting Preset Stations............................3-46, 3-50
Setting the Time.............................................3-45
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-47, 3-51
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-83
Shift Lock Release..........................................2-27
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-25
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-14
Skidding........................................................4-16
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-79
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-92
Speedometer..................................................3-28
Split Folding Rear Seat
..................................... 1-6
Starter Switch Check
.......................................6-12
Starting Your Engine
.......................................2-19Steering........................................................4-12
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-13
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection.....................................6-14
Steering Tips..................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-57
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-35
Convenience Net.........................................2-36
Glove Box..................................................2-35
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-75
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-76
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Sunroof.........................................................2-36
T
Tachometer....................................................3-29
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-53
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-33
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-55
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
PASS-Key
®II ..............................................2-16
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
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Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-35
Tire Inflation Check.........................................6-10
Tires.....................................................5-56, 5-82
Buying New Tires........................................5-61
Chains.......................................................5-65
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-66
Compact Spare Tire
.....................................5-77
If a Tire Goes Flat
.......................................5-66
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
...............................5-57
Inspection and Rotation
................................5-59
Pressure Monitor System
..............................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
.........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
.................5-63
Wheel Replacement
.....................................5-63
When It Is Time for New Tires
......................5-60
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
....................2-20
Top of the Instrument Panel
.............................5-80
Top Strap
......................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location
...............................1-37
Torque Lock
...................................................2-26
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
..................4-37Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-31
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31
Traction
Control System (TCS)..................................4-10
Control System Warning Light.......................3-33
Full-Range Control System............................. 4-9
Low Light...................................................3-33
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-38
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-21
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-10
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Odometer................................................3-28
Trunk............................................................2-12
Trunk Assist Handle........................................2-13
Trunk Lock....................................................2-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-5
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-40
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U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-13
Underhood Fuse Block....................................5-90
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-57
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-62
United States–Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power Loss................................................3-55
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-64
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-79
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Service Soon Light......................................3-41
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-85
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-86
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Ventilation Adjustment
......................................3-24Vinyl.............................................................5-79
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-15
Visors...........................................................2-15
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-26
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light......................3-40
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-81
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-11
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-36
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-37
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-15
What Kind of Oil to Use..................................5-18
What to Do with Used Oil ................................5-17
What to Use ..................................5-23, 5-37, 5-38
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-63
Replacement...............................................5-63
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
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When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-16
When to Check......................................5-18, 5-57
When to Check and Change............................5-20
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-37
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill .....................................................4-41
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-35
Why Safety Belts Work
..................................... 1-8
Window Lock-Out
............................................2-15
Windows
.......................................................2-14
Power
........................................................2-15
Windshield and Wiper Blades
...........................5-82Windshield Washer........................................... 3-8
Fluid..........................................................5-38
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-10
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-55
Fuses........................................................5-86
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-7
Winter Driving................................................4-26
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-11
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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