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Light (cont.) Low Oil Level
............................................. 3-35
Low Washer Fluid Warning
........................... 3-36
Malfunction Indicator
.................................... 3-31
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-34
Safety Belt Reminder
................................... 3-26
Security
..................................................... 3-36
Service Vehicle Soon
................................... 3-36
Up-Shift
..................................................... 3-28
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-34
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-1 1
Locks Delayed Locking
.......................... ...... 2-8
Door
.......................................... .......... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
........................ .... 2-11
Lockout Protection
........................... .... 2-11
Power Door
.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks
............................. 2-10
Loss of Control
............................................... 4-14
Low Coolant Warning Light
.............................. 3-31
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
....................... 3-36
M
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ........ 5-88
Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill
........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month
.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year
.................................. 6-10 Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-10
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-14
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-13
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-14
How This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ............... 6-9
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-13
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
........................................... 6-15
Part
E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-16
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Using Your
................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
............... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
.... ..... 4-42
Making Turns
.................................... ..... 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Light
............................ 3-31
Manual Seats
................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle
............................................ 2-18
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-22
Operation
................................................... 2-25
Manual Transaxle Check
.................................. 6-10
Manual Windows
............................................ 2-14
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ............... 2-5
Mexico. Central America and Caribbean
IslandslCountries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ....................................... 7-4
Manual Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-32
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-33
Outside Power Mirrors
.................................. 2-33
Outside Remote Control Mirror
...................... 2-32
Mirrors
New Vehicle Break-In
...................................... 2-17
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............ 5-88
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Odometer ...................................................... 3-25
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-1 2
Oil Change Engine Oil Light
............................... 3-35
Low Oil bevel Light
...................................... 3-35
Pressure Light
............................................. 3-34
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-32
Operation
...................................................... 3-1 9
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-6
Outside
Engine ....................................................... " E-! 5
Outlet Adjiisti?ieiit ............................................ 3-22
Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-33 Outside
(cont.)
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-33
Remote Control Mirror
................................ 2-32
Owners. Canadian
............................................... ii
Owner's Information
........................................ 7-10
Park (P)
Parking Shifting
Out
of ......... ~~~~ ................ 2-28
Brake
............................ ................ 2-26
Over Things That Burn
............................. 2-29
Your Vehicle/Key Removal
............................ 2-29
Parking Brake and Automatic Transax!e Park (P)
Mechanism Check
....................................... 6-12
Parking on Hills
.............................................. 4-41
Park(
P)
Shifting Into ................................................ 2-27
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services .................. 6-9
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-15
Part
E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-16
Passing
................................................. 4-13, 4-40
Passlock@
..................................................... 2-16
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-61
Playing a Compact Disc .................. 3-41, 3-51, 3-63
Playing the Radio
........................... 3-39, 3-43, 3-53
I UI k G . Pericdlc ??lzintzn2ncc Inspcticns .......... 8-13
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Restraint Systems (cont.) Restraints, Head
............................................... 1-5
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
...................... 2-1 8
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-23
Roadside Assistance Program
.................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-30
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-30
Replacing Parts
........................................... 1-60
S
Safety
BE ?It
Reminder Light
......................................... 3-26
Care
of ...................................................... 5-75
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-27
Driver Position
............................................ 1-1 5
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-1 4
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
..... 1-1 3
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults
...................................... 1-29
Rear Seat Passengers
................................. 1-23
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-23
Safety Belt Extender
.................................... 1-31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................. 1-22
Safety Belts
Safety Belts
Are for Everyone ......... ........ 1-9
Safety Chains
................................................. 4-39 ... Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. III
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-5 Seatback
Latches
..... .. 1-5
Seats Easy Entry Seat
............................................ 1-6
Head Restraints
............................................ 1-5
Manual
........................................................ 1-2
Power Lift Seat
............................................. 1-6
Rear Seat Operation
...................................... 1-8
Reclining Seatbacks
...................................... 1-3
Seatback Latches
.......................................... 1-5
Six-Way Power Driver
.................................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position
............................ 1-48
Designed for the LATCH System
................... 1-45
Rear Outside Seat Position
........................... 1-45
Right Front Seat Position
.............................. 1-50
Security Light ................................................. 3-36
Security While You Travel .................................. 7-5
Service
........................................................... 5-3
Vehicle
..................................................... 5-4
Adding Equipment
to the Outside of Your
Doing Your Own Work
................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light
....................................... 3-31
“rubiicaiions Ordering information
1-1w
Vehicle Soon Light ....................................... 3-36
Service Bulletins
............................................. 7-10
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada
.................. 3-31
Service Manuals
............................................. 7-10
Setting Preset PTYs
(RDS Only) ............... 3-47, 3-57
- ...................
Setting Preset Stations .................... 3-40, 3-45, 3-55
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Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................. 5-58
Wheel Replacement
..................................... 5-59
When It
Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-56
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
.................... 2-21
Top of the Instrument Panel
............................. 5-74
Top Strap
...................................................... 1-41
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................... 1-42
Torque Lock
................................................... 2-28
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.................. 4-39
Towing Recreational Vehicle
..................................... 4-31
Towing a Trailer
.......................................... 4-36
Your Vehicle
............................................... 4-31
Traction Enhmced Traction Systerr; Active Light
........... 3-30
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
........ 3-29
Enhanced
Traction System (ETS)
.................... 4-9
Trailer Brakes
................................................. 4-39
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic
........................................... 5-22
Fluid, Manual
.............................................. 5-22 T - - .. I - n- -.--a: - .- A . .I -.-- -L:- I I dl 13dAlt: Upel dllUl I, fiUlUl1 ldllb 6-66 A nA .........................
Transaxle Operation, Manual ............................ 2-25
Transmission Up-Shift Light
.............................................. 3-28
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual
........................................ 7-10
Transportation Options
...................................... 7-7
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
................................... 2-1 3 Trip Odometer
.......... ........................... 3-25
Trunk
............................................................ 2-11
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
.................. 4-41
Trunk Lamp
................................................... 3-16
Underbody Flushing Service
............................. 6-12
Understanding Radio Reception
........................ 3-65
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
............................ 5-57
United States
................................................... 7-4
Up-Shift Light
................................................. 3-28
Used Replacement Wheels
.............................. 5-60
using Cleaner on Fabric
.................................. 5-73
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Vehicle
Control
........................... ..................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
........................................... iv
Loading
...................................................... 4-34
Service Soon Light
...................................... 3-36
Parking
Your
............................................... 2-29
Symbols
......................................................... iv
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
............................................. 5-80
Service Parts Identification Label
................... 5-80
Vehicle Storage
.............................................. 5-41
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Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-22
Vinyl
............................................................. 5-74
Visor Vanity Mirror
.......................................... 2-15
Visors
........................................................... 2-1 5
Warning Lights. Gages and indicators ................ 3-23
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers
............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices
.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols
......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv
Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light
...................... 3-36
Washing Your Vehicle
...................................... 5-75
Weatherstrip Lubrication
................................... 6-1 0
Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-37
Weight
of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-38
What Kind
of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-18
What to Do with Used Oil
................................ 5-20
What to Use
.......................................... 5-24, 5-36
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance
.......................... 5-58
Replacement
............................................... 5-59
When to Add Engine Oil
.................................. 5-17
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life SystemTM)
................................ 5-19
When to Check
.............................................. 5-54
When to Check and What to Use
..................... 5-23 When
to Check Power Steering Fluid
................ 5-35
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill
..................................................... 4-42
Where to Put the Restraint
........... ............ 1-41
Window Lockout
............................................. 2-15
Windows
....................................................... 2-14
Manual
...................................................... 2-14
Power
........................................................ 2-15
Windshield and Wiper Blades
....................... 5-76
Windshield Washer
..................................... 3-10
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
................. 6-9
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement
...................................... 5-52
Fuses
........................................................ 5-81
Windshield Wipers
............................................ 3-9
Winter Driving
......... ................................ 4-25
Wiper Blade Check
..... ........ ........ 6-10
Why Safety Belts Work
.................................... 1-10
X
XMTM Satellite
Radio Antenna System ................ 3-67
XMTM Satellite Radio Service
............................ 3-65
Your Vehicle and the Environment
....................... 6-2
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