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2-63 Speedometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
Odometer and Trip Odometer
Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been
driven in either miles (used in the United States) or
kilometers (used in Canada).
Your trip odometer tells you how far you have driven
since you last reset it. Press the TRIP button located
next to the trip odometer below the fuel gage.
Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see
silver lines between the numbers, you'll know someone
has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not
be true.
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the
mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if
it can't, then it's set at zero and a label must be put on
the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when
the new odometer was installed.
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Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE or TRNS
FLUID yourself after each oil or transaxle fluid change.
It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the
OIL LIFE or TRNS FLUID accidentally at any time
other than when the oil or transaxle fluid has just been
changed. It can't be reset accurately until the next oil or
transaxle fluid change.
The DIC does not replace the need to maintain your
vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in
this manual. Also, the oil change reminder will not
detect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may
affect the oil. If you drive in dusty areas, change your oil
after every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months,
whichever occurs first, unless the DIC instructs you to
do so sooner. Also, the oil change reminder does not
measure how much oil you have in your engine. So, be
sure to check your oil level often. See ªEngine Oilº in
the Index.Check Oil Level Warning
When CHECK OIL LEVEL appears, it indicates that the
engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.9 L to 1.4 L) low.
The message will appear only if the engine is running
and it's been at least eight minutes since the engine was
last running. If the message appears, check the oil
dipstick level. If it reads low, your oil level should be
brought up to the proper level (see ªEngine Oilº in the
Index). After bringing the oil to the proper level, the
ignition must be off for eight minutes to allow the
majority of oil to drain into the oil pan.
Distance to Destination
This feature acts as a reverse trip odometer by counting
backward from an estimated distance which you enter
before starting your trip. It also uses that information to
determine the estimated time of arrival.
To set, press DEST, then RESET and enter a maximum
of four digits for the length of your trip. (Always use
whole miles or kilometers.) Then press ENTER. The
system will only accept the last four digits you enter as
your distance to destination.
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NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See ªChanging a Flat Tireº in the Index for
more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or
how far it's been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident. If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when
you must. Use only SAE Class ªSº type chains
that are the proper size for your tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten them as
tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels
with chains on will damage your vehicle.
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from ªOwner Checks andServicesº or ªPeriodic Maintenanceº can be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
DATEODOMETER
READINGSERVICED BYMAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
DATEODOMETER
READINGSERVICED BYMAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
DATEODOMETER
READINGSERVICED BYMAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Magnasteer
4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Underbody 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maxifuse
/Relay Center 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Door Locks 2-5, 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Seat and Mirrors 1-3, 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methanol 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Outside 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory 1-3, 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parallel Park Assist 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Remote Control 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity, Illuminated 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With Compass 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMT 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain Roads 4-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction Lever 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net, Convenience 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neutral, Automatic Transaxle 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Vehicle Break-In 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night Vision 4-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer, Trip 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-Road Recovery 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil, Engine 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Life Indicator 2-78, 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Life Monitor 2-78, 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Light 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Message 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OnStar
2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdrive, Automatic Transaxle (
)2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5-9 . . . . . . . .
Overheating Engine 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Publications, Ordering 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paint Spotting, Chemical 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parade Dimming 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parallel Park Assist Mirror 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARK (P)
Shifting Into 2
-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting Out of 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transaxle 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking
At Night 2
-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Indicator Light 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Mechanism Check 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lots 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Over Things That Burn 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Trailer 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Position 1-21, 1-27, 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Temperature Control 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Traction
Active Light 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control System 4-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control System Active Light 2-69, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control System Warning Light 2-68, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off Warning Light 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer
Brakes 4
-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on Grades 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Towing 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking on Hills 4-37, 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tongue Weight 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Weight on Tires 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Fluid Life 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter
Remote Lock Control 2
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, Courtesy 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip Odometer 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk
Lock 2
-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release, Remote 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Override 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk-Mounted Compact Disc Changer 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TTY Users 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn and Lane Change Signals 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal On Chime 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Twilight Sentinel
2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underbody Flushing Service 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underbody Maintenance 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal Theft-Deterrent System 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal Transmitter 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle
Control 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage Warnings iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions 6
-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification Number 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation System 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity Mirrors, Illuminated 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visors, Sun 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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