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The following information relates to the system developed
by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction
and temperature performance.
(This applies only to
vehicles sold
in the United States.) The grades are molded
on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform
Tire Quality Grading system does not apply
to deep tread,
A CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and
you could have a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all four wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare,
though. It was developed for use on
your vehicle.
winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While
the tires available
on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect
to these
grades, they must also conform
to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria
(TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well
on
the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart significantly fiom the
norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction - A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
k
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
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WIPER Windshield Wipers, Windshield Washers
ERLS Automatic Transaxle,
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock,
A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Multiport Fuel Injection
AIR BAG Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
EXT LAMP Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel
PWR ACC Power Door Locks, Convertible System
Lights
Top (Convertible Model)
HVAC
RADIO ALARM
CRUISE Heater and
A/C Control,
Anti-Lock Brake System, Engine Cooling Fan (2.2L Engine),
Engine Vent Heater
(2.4L Engine)
Radio, Remote Keyless Entry
Alarm Module
- Interior Lamps,
Warning Chimes
Cruise Control
Fuse
L HDLP
CIG
INST LPS
STOP/HAZ
PWR
WINDOW
PCM/IGN
INT LAMP
FOG LAMP
IGN
R HDLP
Usage
Left Headlamp
Cigarette Lighter,
Horn, Interior
Lamps, Diagnostic Connector
Instrument Panel Lights, Warning Chimes
Exterior Lamps, Anti-Lock Brake
System, Cruise Control
Power Windows, Power
Sunroof,
Convertible Top Controls (Convertible Model) (Circuit
Breaker)
Powertrain Control Module
Alarm Module: Illuminated Entry,
Warning Chimes, Overhead
Lamps, Mapmeading Lamps,
Glove Box Lamp,
Trunk Lamp,
Radio, Power Mirrors, Remote
Keyless Entry
Fog Lamps (2-24 Only)
Engine Ignition
Right Headlamp
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Adapter Kits. CD .............................. 3-16
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works
................................ 1-21
Location
.................................... 1-21
Readiness Light
......................... 1.20. 2.66
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-22
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-23
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-22
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-4
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-49
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-24
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.68. 4.6
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-20
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-5 1
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-58
Appearancecare
............................... 6-43
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-7
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-23
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-7
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-29
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-19
Automatic Transaxle Check
...................................... 7-39
Fluid
.................................. 6.17. 6.19
Operation
................................... 2-16
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-41
Shifting
..................................... 2-16
Startine Your Engine
.......................... 2-12
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-47
Battery
...................................... 6.3 1
Charging System Light ........................ 2-66
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-6
Saver
...................................... 2-43
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-3 1
Master Cylinder ............................... 6-28
Parking
..................................... 2-23
System Warning Light
......................... 2-67
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Pedal Travel
.................................. 6-3 1
Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-31
Trailer
...................................... 4-37
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-40
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In. New Vehicle
........................... 2-9
BTSICheck
................................... 7-40
Bulb Replacement
...... .................. 6-32. 6-57
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-41
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-58
Carbon Monoxide
............... 2.27.2.28.4.28. 4.37
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-38
Cassette Tape Player ....................... 3.10. 3.12
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-24
CD Adapter Kits
............................... 3- 16
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ................. 3-20
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-45
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-31
Certification Label
.............................. 4-32
Certificatiooire Label
.................. ; ....... 4-31
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-37
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-43
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-21
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-71
CheckGagesLight
.............................. 2-75
CheckOilLight
................................ 2-74
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-46
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-50
Child Restraints
................................ 1-35
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-37
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-39
Securing
in the Passenger Seat Position ........... 1-40
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-40
TopStrap
................................... 1-36
WheretoPut
................................ 1-35
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-47
Circuit Breakers
and Fuses ....................... 6-53
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-15
Cleaning
...................................... 6-43
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-49
Convertible
Top .............................. 6-48
Fabric ...................................... 6-44
Glass
....................................... 6-47
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........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4- 1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-3
In the Rain .................................. 4-17
Night
...................................... 4-15
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-39
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-19
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-38
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Easy Entry Seat
................................ 1-4
Electrical Equipment. Adding
...... 2.13.2.14.3.23. 6.53
Electrical System
............................... 6-53
Engine
.................................... 6.8. 6.9
Coolant
..................... ! ............... 6-22
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-14
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-38
Coolant Temperature Gage ..................... 2-70
Exhaust
..................................... 2-27 Fuse Block
.................................. 6-56
Identification ................................ 6-52
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-38
Overheating ................................. 5-13
Running While Parked
......................... 2-28
Specifications
................................ 6-59
Starting Your
................................ 2-12
Engineoil
.................................... 6-10
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives ................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-11
Used
............................... .. ....... 6-15
What To Use
................................. 6-13
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
......... 2-69. 4-8
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
....... 2-68. 4-9
Ethanol
........................................ 6-2
ETS Active Light
............................. 2.69, 4-8
Warning Light
........................... 2.68. 4-9
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-27
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-44
Fifth Gear. Manual Transaxle
..................... 2-21
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-48

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Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-42
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-37
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-43
Inspections
Brakesystem
................................ 7-42
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-42
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-42
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-42
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-42
Steering
.................................... 7-42
Suspension
.................................. 7-42
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-42
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-60
Brightness Control
............................. 2-4 1
Cleaning
.................................... 6-46
Cluster
................................ 2-62. 2-63
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-54
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-41
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-21
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-39
Key Release Button
............................. 2- 11
Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5
Keys .......................................... 2-1 Labels
.................................. 4.31. 6.52
Certification
................................. 4-32
CertificationEire
............................. 4-31
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-52
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-31
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-52
Lamps
........................................ 2-39
Fog
........................................ 2-41
Interior
..................................... 2-41
On Reminder ................................ 2-39
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-4
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-25
Lighter
....................................... 2-47
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-20. 2-66
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-68. 4-6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-67
Charging System
............................. 2-66
CheckEngine
................................ 2-71
CheckGages
................................ 2-75
CheckOil
.................................... 2-74
Enhanced Traction System Active
............ 2-69. 4-8
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
..... 2-68. 4-9
ETS Active
.............................. 2-69. 4-8
ETS Warning
............................. 2-68. 4-9
Interior
..................................... 2-41
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-70
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Passlock Warning
........................... 2-75
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.6. 2.65
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-31
Cylinders
................................... 7-39
Door
........................................ 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-40
Tr~nk
....................................... 2-7
Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-70
Lowering the Convertible Top Manually
............. 2-57
Lowering Your Convertible Top
................... 2-49
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-43
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-39
Up-Shift
.................................... 2-75
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-39
Maintenance. Normal Replacement
parts ........... 6-60
Maintenance Record ............................ 7-45
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-5
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-5
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-38
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-42
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-43 Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-50
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-71
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1 . 1
Manual Lumbar Support .......................... 1-2
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-44
Manual Transaxle
............................... 2-12
Check
...................................... 7-39
Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Shifting
..................................... 2-20
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-12
Methanol
...................................... 6-2
Mirrors
....................................... 2-44
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-45
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-43
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-44
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-44
MountainRoads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-30
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-17
Neutral. Manual Transaxle
........................ 2-21
New Vehicle “Break-In”
.......................... 2-9
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
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Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-64
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Oil Pressure Warning Light
....................... 2-73
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2- 19
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-38
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-50
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 17
Shifting
Into ................................. 2-24
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-26
At Night
..................................... 2-8
Parking
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-41
Brake
...................................... 2-23
Lots
........................................ 2-8
Over Things That Bum
........................ 2-27
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-39
Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle
................. 2-26
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-25
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Passlock
TM ..................................... 2-9
Passlock
TM Warning Light ........................ 2-75
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42 Power
Door Locks
................................... 2-4
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-44
Option Fuses
................................ 6-53
Steering
................................ 4.9. 6.26
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-29
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-25
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner .................... 8-9
Radio Reception
.............................. 3-23
Radios
........................................ 3-7
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-17
Raising the Convertible Top Manually
.............. 2-57
Raising Your Convertible Top
..................... 2-53
Rear DoorSecurityLocks
........................... 2-4
Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-26
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-29
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-25
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Window Defogger
............................. 3-7
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-2
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...................... 4-29
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-58
Remote Trunk Release
............................ 2-8
RearTowing ................................... 5-11
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight
................. 2-43
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...................................... 6-57
Parts
....................................... 6-60
Wheel
...................................... 6-41
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-46
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-46
Child
....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-4
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-46
Systemcheck
................................ 7-38
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2- 17
Reverse, Manual Transaxle
....................... 2-21
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-25
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance, Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-33
Rotation, Tires
................................. 6-38
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-46
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Care
....................................... 6-46
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-3 1
Children .................................... 1-33
Driver Position
............................... 1 - 1 1
Extender
.................................... 1-46
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 1 1
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-15, 1-44, 1-45 Lap Belt
.................................... 1-3 1
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 . 1 1. 1-26
Larger Children
.............................. 1-43
Passenger Position
............................ 1-25
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 10
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-29
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-26
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-25
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.65
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-46
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1 . 14
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-33
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-25
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-7
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-37
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-3
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-4
Reclining Front
............................... 1-2
Easy Entry
................................... 1-4
ManualFront
................................. 1-1
Rear
........................................ 1-5
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seat Controls
................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-36
Seats
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-2
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Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-64
Trunk Lock ..................................... 2-7
TTYUsers ...................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-3 1
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ................... 2-30
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-39
Underbody Flushing Service ..................... 7-41
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-50
Up-Shift Light ................................. 2-75
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings .............................. vii
Dimensions
................................. 6-60
Identification Number ......................... 6-52
Loading .................................... 4-31
Storage ..................................... 6-32
Ventilation System ............................... 3-5
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-48
warning Devices ; .............................. 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-65
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-27
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-47
Wheel Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-47
Alignment .................................. 6-41
Nut Torque ............................. 5-29. 6-58
Replacement ................................. 6-41
Used Replacement ............................ 6-42
Wrench ..................................... 5-21
Windows ..................................... 2-29
Auto-Down ................................. 2-29
Power ...................................... 2-29
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-34
Fluid ................................... 2-34. 6-27
FluidLevelCheck ............................ 7-38
Windshield Wiper .............................. 2-32
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-35
Fuse ....................................... 6-53
Winter Driving ................................. 4-25
Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-53
WreckerTowing ................................. 5-7
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-21
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