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Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-31
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-11
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare
Tire ...........................................................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-73
Removing the Wheel Covers and the
Wheel Nut Caps..........................................5-75
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-59
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-48
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . 1-62
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-42
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-42
Resetting the Trip Computer.............................3-52
Restraint System Check...................................6-11
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-61
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-62
Restraint Systems...........................................1-61
Checking....................................................1-61
Replacing Parts...........................................1-62
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-19
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside......................................................... 7-5
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-30
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-32
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Safety Belt.....................................................3-32
Reminder Light............................................3-32
Safety Belts...................................................5-88
Care of......................................................5-88
Center Front Passenger Position....................1-23
Driver Position............................................1-15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-28
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-25
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-23
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-9
Safety Chains.................................................4-37
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
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Seat............................................................... 1-6
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Seats.............................................................. 1-4
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Six-Way Power Seats.................................... 1-3
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-7
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-45
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-45
Rear Seat Position......................................1-45
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-48
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle.......................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-37
Message....................................................3-46
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Traction System Warning Message.................3-41
Vehicle Soon Message.................................3-48
Setting Preset Stations....................3-56, 3-66, 3-78
Setting the Time.............................................3-53
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-57, 3-67, 3-79
SETTINGS (Display Current Settings)................2-45
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-90
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-27Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-17
Skidding........................................................4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-86
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-103
Speedometer..................................................3-31
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-7
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-12
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine...........................2-20
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine..............2-21
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-19
Steering Column Shift Lever.............................2-28
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-14
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-90
Steering........................................................4-10
Storage Areas................................................2-43
Center Console Storage Area........................2-43
Convenience Net.........................................2-43
Front Storage Area......................................2-43
Glove Box..................................................2-43
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-43
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-81
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-83
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Sunroof.........................................................2-44
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Tachometer....................................................3-32
Taillamps.......................................................5-58
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker
Lamps....................................................5-58
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-35
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-89
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
Passlock
ž...................................................2-17
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-10
TIRE MON (Tire In¯ation Monitor Reset)............2-46
Tire ...............................................................3-44
Low Message.............................................3-44
Tires.............................................................5-61
Buying New Tires........................................5-67
Chains.......................................................5-71
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-72
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-84
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-71
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-62
Inspection and Rotation................................5-65
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-68
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-69
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-66Tires (cont.)
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-22
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-42
Top Strap......................................................1-41
Torque Lock...................................................2-30
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-37
Towing..........................................................4-31
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-31
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-34
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31
Traction.........................................................3-41
Active Message...........................................3-41
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-35
Service Traction System Warning Message.....3-41
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-37
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-23
Transaxle.......................................................5-24
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transmitter Veri®cation...................................... 2-5
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Computer................................................3-52
Trip Odometer................................................3-31
TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb)................................2-51
Trunk Ajar Warning Message............................3-45
Trunk Assist Handle........................................2-11
Trunk Lock....................................................2-11
Trunk............................................................2-10
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Turn and Lane-Change Indicator......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-39
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Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-13
Underhood Fuse Block (Lower).......................5-101
Underhood Fuse Block (Upper).......................5-100
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-91
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-68
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-70
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-86
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-42
V
Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-93
Number (VIN).............................................5-93
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-93
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-45
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-49
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Customization Settings.................................3-94
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Service Soon Message.................................3-48
Symbols......................................................... ivVehicle (cont.)
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-25
Visor Vanity Mirrors.........................................2-15
Visors...........................................................2-15
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-28
Warnings......................................................... 3-6
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid Low Warning Message.................3-46
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-88
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-11
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-36
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-36
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-18
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-22
What to Use..........................................5-28, 5-44
Wheels..........................................................5-69
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-69
Replacement...............................................5-69
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-17
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-20
When to Check and Change............................5-24
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-43
When to Check..............................................5-62
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