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Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modifications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-4
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specifications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling the Tank..............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-17
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-19
Manual Transaxle Fluid..................................5-19
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-19
Engine Coolant.............................................5-20
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-23
Engine Overheating.......................................5-23
Cooling System............................................5-24Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-29
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-30
Brakes........................................................5-31
Battery........................................................5-34
Jump Starting...............................................5-35
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-39
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-40
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-40
Headlamps..................................................5-40
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps..............5-42
Turn Signal Lamps (Side)..............................5-43
Sidemarker Lamps (Front)..............................5-44
Sidemarker Lamps (Rear)..............................5-44
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Hatchback)..............................................5-45
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Wagon)...................................................5-46
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
(Hatchback)..............................................5-46
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Wagon)............................5-47
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(Hatchback)..............................................5-48
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-48
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-49
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb, do
the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10
for more information.
2. Remove the two bolts from the top of the headlamp
assembly and one nut on the inside that retains the
headlamp assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb socket out of the lamp housing.
5. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise
to remove it from the bulb socket.
6. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket by pressing
it in and turning it clockwise.
7. Reinstall the bulb socket into the lamp housing by
turning it clockwise.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 2 to install the assembly.
Wagon Models
Hatchback Models
5-42

Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
Your vehicle may have this side turn signal lamp. It will
be located between the front door and the wheel
well. To replace this bulb, do the following:
1. Locate the bulb by reaching underneath the vehicle
where the side turn signal lamp is located.
2. Remove the side turn signal lamp assembly by
pulling it forward.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the lamp housing by pulling
the bulb straight out of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket by pushing
it in and turning it clockwise.
6. Push the side turn signal lamp assembly back into
its original position.
5-43

Sidemarker Lamps (Front)
To replace a front sidemarker bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10for
more information.
2. Remove the headlamp assembly.
3. Turn the front sidemarker bulb socket
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the front sidemarker bulb socket out of the front
bumper.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket
6. Push the new bulb straight into the socket.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to install the assembly.
Sidemarker Lamps (Rear)
To replace a rear sidemarker bulb, do the following:
1. Reach inside of the rear bumper and locate
the socket.
2. Turn the rear sidemarker bulb socket
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the rear sidemarker bulb socket out of the rear
bumper.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket.
5. Push the new bulb straight into the socket.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the bulb socket.
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Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps (Hatchback)
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-10for
more information.
2. Remove the protective cover.
3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise.4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the
bulb and turning it counterclockwise.
5. Install the appropriate new bulb into the socket.
6. Reinstall the protective cover.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-up 94535571
CHMSL, Front and Rear
Sidemarker94535587
Headlamps
High-Beam 94535541
Low-Beam 94535546
Stoplamp and Taillamp 94535574
Turn Signal - Front and
Parking Lamp94535578
Turn Signal - Rear 94535572
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
5-48

Fuses Usage
HI BEAM Headlamp High-Beam
DRIVER’S
PWR WNDWDriver’s Power Window
STOP LAMPS Stoplamps
DR/LCK Door Lock
MIR HTD Heated Mirror
FRT FOG Front Fog
ILLUM LTLicense Plate Lamp, Parking
Lamp Left
INJ Injector
ENG SNSREvaporative Emission (EVAP)
Canister Purge Solenoid, Heated
Oxygen Sensor (HO2S), Cooling
Fan Relay, CMP Sensor
LOW BEAM LT Headlamp Low-Beam Left
ILLUM RTIllumination Circuit, Parking Lamp
Right
LOW BEAM RT Headlamp Low-Beam Right
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
BATT PWR Battery Power
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
HVAC BLWR HVAC BlowerFuses Usage
IGN 2 Ignition 2
IGN 1 Ignition 1
FUSE PLR Fuse Puller
COOL FAN
LOWCooling Fan Low
DEFOG Defog
COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High
PWR WNDW Power Window
Relays Usage
COOL FAN
LOWCooling Fan Low
FRT FOG Front Fog
ILLUM Illumination Relay
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
HORN Horn
DEFOG Defog
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
MAIN Main Relay
COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High
PWR WNDW Power Window
HEAD LAMPS Headlamp Relay
5-87

Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-20
B
Battery..........................................................5-34
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-20
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-25
System Inspection.......................................6-23
System Warning Light..................................3-34
Brakes..........................................................5-31
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-15
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-40
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) ........................................5-45, 5-46
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-42
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-40
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-39Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Headlamps.................................................5-40
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-48
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-44
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps......5-48
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-46
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-47
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-43
Buying New Tires...........................................5-59
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-88
Carbon Monoxide...................2-10, 2-30, 4-23, 4-35
Care of
Your CD Player...........................................3-75
Your CDs ...................................................3-75
Cargo Shade..................................................2-37
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) . . . 5-45, 5-46
Chains, Tire...................................................5-63
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Charging System Light....................................3-33
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-37
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-80
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-33
Infants and Young Children...........................1-30
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-39
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-48
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-78
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-77
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-75
Finish Care.................................................5-77
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-74
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-76
Leather......................................................5-76
Tires..........................................................5-79Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-79
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-77
Weatherstrips..............................................5-76
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-78
Climate Control System...................................3-22
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-26
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-25
Clock............................................................3-21
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-19
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-73
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-36
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-36
Heater, Engine............................................2-19
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-23
Cooling System..............................................5-24
Cruise Control................................................3-13
Cruise Control Light........................................3-41
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-34
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
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Electrical System (cont.)
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-83
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-82
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-82
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-17
Battery.......................................................5-34
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-37
Coolant......................................................5-20
Coolant Heater............................................2-19
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-36
Cooling System Inspection............................6-23
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-30
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-23
Starting......................................................2-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-27
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-17
Finish Damage...............................................5-79
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-10Flat Tire........................................................5-63
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-64
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-73
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-19
Manual Transaxle........................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-29
Windshield Washer......................................5-30
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-41
Fog Lamps ....................................................3-17
Front Armrest Storage Area..............................2-35
Front Storage Area.........................................2-35
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage .........................................................3-42
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-43
System Inspection.......................................6-22
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-85
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-82
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-83
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-82
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-36
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Speedometer..............................................3-29
Tachometer.................................................3-29
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specifications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-34
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-8
Head Restraints............................................... 1-8
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-39
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-82
Headlamps....................................................5-40
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-40
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-16
Flash-to-Pass..............................................3-10
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-42
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-40
High/Low Beam Changer..............................3-10Headlamps (cont.)
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-44
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-43
Heater...........................................................3-22
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins............................2-37
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-41
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-21
Hold Mode Light.............................................3-36
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn ............................................................... 3-8
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-19
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-16
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-56
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-23
Engine Cooling System................................6-23
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