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Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors and rear endgate from up
to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and
Science Canada.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1 ) this device may not cause hmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received.
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation is subject
to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of
the device.
Changes or modifications
to this system other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment. This
system has
a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work. try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too fi~r from your
vehicle.
YOLI may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take
a few steps to the left or right,
and
try again.
If you’re still having trouble. see your GM dealer or
a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to
this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equiplnent.
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Operation
When you press UNLOCK. the driver's door and
endgate will unlock automatically.
If you press
UNLOCK
again within five seconds. all doors will
unlock. Press LOCK to lock all the doors.
Press the
REAR button twice within 3 1/2 seconds to
unlock and unlatch the rear glass. If your vehicle has
an automatic transmission. the transmission must be
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If your vehicle has
a manual transmission, you must engage the
parking brake.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen. a replacenm~t can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to yo~~r
dealer. When the doaler matches the replacement
transmitter to your
c.ehicle, any renlaining transmitters
Inust
also be matched. Once yo~~r dealer has coded the
new translnitter. the
lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have
only two transmitters
matched
to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal LIS~. the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about
two years.
You can
tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range
in any location. If you have to
it's probably time to change the battery.
5 net close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
1 NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any
of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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Manual Transmission
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START. If it doesn’t start in 10 seconds. push the
accelerator pedal all the way clown I‘or five 11101-e
seconds, or until it starts.
I NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics
in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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Lamps On Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps are turned
on and your ignition is in OFF,
LOCK or ACCESSORY. To turn the tone off, press the
OFF switch.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but
they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at
reduced brightness when:
the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off and
the parking brake is released. When
the DRL are
on. only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on.
The instrument panel won't be
lit up either.
When
it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a
reminder to turn your headlamp switch on. The other
lamps that come on
with your headlamps will also
come on.
When you
turn the headlamp switch off, the regular
lamps will
go off, and your headlamps will change to
the reduced brightness
of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL
will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
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Operating the Transmitter
Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal
transmitter. The red light comes on while the signal is
being transmitted.
Note that the effective transmission range of the
universal transmitter may differ from the hand-held
transmitter and from one channel to another.
Erasing Channels
To erase all three programmed channels, hold down
the two outside buttons until the red light begins to
flash. Individual channels cannot be erased.
but can be
reprogrammed using
the procedure for programming the
transmitter explained earlier.
Training a Garage Opener with a "Rolling
Code" Feature
If you programmed the universal transmitter. but the
garage door will not open. and
if your garage door opener
was manufactured after
1995, your garage door may have
a security feature that changes the "code"
of your garage
door opener every time
it is opened or closed.
To determine if your garage door opener has this
"rolling code" feature. press the appropriate button on
the universal transmitter that was programmed. If the
red light tlashes rapidly for one to two seconds, then
turns solid, your garage door opener
has this feature.
To program a garage door opener with the rolling code
feature, do the following:
1.
-. 3
3.
4.
5.
6.
Program your hand-held transmitter to the universal
transmitter by following the steps provided under
"Programming the Transmitter" earlier in this section.
Remove the cover panel from the garage door opener
receiver.
It is located near the garage door opener motor.
Locate the training button
on the garage door opener
receiver. The exact location and color
will vary
among brands.
Press the training button on the garage door opener
receiver for one to two seconds.
Return
to your vehicle and press the programmed
button on the universal transmitter
until the red light
flashes rapidly (about two seconds).
Release the button. then repress
it to confirm it was
programmed to the garage door opener receiver.
You may now use either the universal transmitter or
the hand-held transmitter to open your garage door.
If you still have difficulty in programming and I
assistance. please call 1-800-355-35 15.
Accessories
Accessories for the universal transmitter are ava .I
:quire
lable
from the manufitcturer of the unit. If you would like
additional information. please call
1-800-355-35 15.
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Air Conditioning
011 cool but sunny days, use BI-LEVEL A/C to deliver
~varm
air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument
p"nel outlets.
When the air conditioner is on. you may sometimes
notice slight changes
in your 1:ehicle's engine speed and
power, This
is normal because the system is designed
to cycle the compressor
on and off to keep the
clesired temperature.
Heating
The heater works best if yo11 keep plr windows closed
while using
it. On cold days. use HEATER With the
ten~perature knob turned clockwise.
BLEND is LISS~LI~ in
cool weather when you have fos or ice on the
winclshield
or side windows.
If ~OLI use the optional engine coolant heater befhre
starting yo~~r engine. your heatin2 system will produce
warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment
in
cold weather. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index.
3-3

0 Check your mirrors. glat~ce over your shoulder and
start your left lane change signal before moving out
of the right lane to pass. When you are
far enough
ahead
of the passed vehicle to see its front in yo~~r
inside mirror. acti\;ate your right lane change signal
and move
back into the right lane. (Remember that
your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you
just passed
may seem to be farther away f'rom you
than it really is.)
a Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on
two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the
next vehicle.
Loss of Control
Let's re\:iew what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems
(brakes. steering
;MI accelerution) don't ha\^ enough friction where the
tires meet the road
to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency. don't give up. Keep trying to steer a.nd
constantly seek an escape route
or area of less danger.
Skidding
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Towing a Trailer
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull a
trailer. For example, if the trailer
is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously in.jured.
Pull a trailer only
if you have followed all the
steps in this section.
Ask your GR/I dealer for
advice and information about towing a trailer with vour vehicle.
I NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
by
your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your
GM dealer
for important information about towing
a trailer
with your vehicle.
Every vehicle
is ready for some trailer towing. If yours
was built
with trailering options, as many are. it‘s ready
for heavier trailers.
But trailering is different than just
driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes
in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful,
safe trailering takes correct equipment, and
it has to be
used properly.
That’s the reason for this part. In
it are many
time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many
of these are important for your safety and that of
your passengers.
So please read this section carefully
before you pull a trailer.
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6. Remo\:e any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts.
mounting surfr~ces and
spare wheel.
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it
is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after
a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an
emergency, you can use
a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust
or
dirt off.
1
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall off, causing a serious accident.
8. Put the nuts on by
hand. Make SLIK the
cone-shaped end
is
toward the wheel.
Tighten
each nut by
hand until the wheel is
held against the hub.
If ;I nut can't be turned
by hand.
LIS~ the
wheel
wrench and see
your dealer
as soon
as possible.
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