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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight
warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide
you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a
rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a
maximum of
$30.00 per day supported by receipts. This
requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement
and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider
requirements. Requirements vary and may include
minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit
card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges
and may also be responsible for taxes, levies,
usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond
the completion of the repair.
Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a
courtesy rental.
Additional Program Information
Courtesy Transportation is available during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it
is
not
part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A
separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information
furnished with each new vehicle
provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available
only at participating
dealers and all program options, such as shuttle
service, may not be available at every dealer. Please
contact your dealer for specific information about
availability.
All Courtesy Transportation arrangements
will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during
the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General
Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
alternative transportation may be available under the
Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult
your dealer for details.
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify,
change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at
any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility
pursuant to the terms and conditions described
herein at its sole discretion,
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying
General Motors.
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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and
if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer or
General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario KIA ON5
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or write:
Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33171
Detroit, MI 48232-51 71
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL
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Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$50.00
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions
to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1 -800-463-7483).
Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specifically for owners
and intended
to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551 -41 23
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-Mastercard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write
to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.
0. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in
U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in
U.S. funds.
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Automatic Climate Control System ..................... 3-23
Automatic Door Locks
..................................... 3-54
Automatic Headlamp System
............................ 3-1 6
Automatic Level Control
................................... 4-36
Automatic Operation
........................................ 3-23
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
.......................................................... 5-22
Operation
................................................... 2-26
Automatic Transaxle Check
.............................. 6-1 0
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System
Check
........................................................ 6-1 1
Backing
Up .................................................... 4-41
Battery
.......................................................... 5-42
Battery Load Management
............................... 3-21
Battery Replacement
......................................... 2-9
Battery Warning Light
...................................... 3-35
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
......................... 4-23
Body Lubrication Service
.................................. 6-10
Brake
Parking
...................................................... 2-29
System Inspection
....................................... 6-1 4
System Warning Light
.................................. 3-35 Brake
Fluid
.................................................... 5-39
Brake Wear
................................................... 5-41
Brakes
.......................................................... 5-39
Braking
........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
..................................... 4-8
Break.ln. New Vehicle
..................................... 2-23
Bulb Replacement
........................................... 5-54
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
............. 5-57
Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-54
Headlamp Aiming
........................................ 5-50
Headlamps ................................................. 5-55
Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-58
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
........................................ 5-58
Buying New Tires
........................................... 5-66
C
California Fuel .......................................... 5-6
Canada
........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners
................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance
........................... 7-6
Capacities and Specifications
.......................... 5-1 00
Carbon Monoxide ................... 4.26. 4.36. 2.14. 2-33
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Care of
Care of Your
Safety
Belts
........... ... 5-84
Cassette Tape Player
................................... 3-74
CD Player
.................................................. 3-76
Cassette Tape Messages
................................. 3-66
Cassette Tape Player Service
............................. 6-9
CD Changer, Trunk-Mounted
............................ 3-70
Chains, Tires
.................................................. 5-70
Check Engine Light
............................................... 3-39
Tire Pressure System
................................... 5-62
Check Engine Light
......................................... 3-39
Checking Coolant
............................................ 5-26
Checking Engine Oil
........................................ 5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood
...................... 5-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems
...................... 1-55
Chemical Paint Spotting
................................... 5-87
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems
............................... 1-34
Infants and Young Children
........................... 1-30
Lower Andlorayes arid Tup Teiilers ior
Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-40
Older Children
............................................. 1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-42
Securing a Child Restraint
in a Rear Seat
Position
.............................................. 1-42
CDS
.......................................................... 3-75
Child Restraints
(cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position
........................................... 1-44
Top Strap
................................................... 1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................ 1-39
Where to Put the Restraint
........................... 1-37
Cigarette Lighter
............................................. 3-22
Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle
.................................. 5-82
Outside of Your Vehicle
................................ 5-85
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-87
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-84
Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses
....................... 5-85
Climate Control System
Automatic
................................................... 3-23
Climate Controls Personalization
.................... 3-29
Outlet Adjustment
........................................ 3-27
Chime
Level Adjustment
.................................. 3-76
Steering Wheel Controls
............................... 3-28
Compact Disc Errors
....................................... 3-72
Compact Disc Messages
.................................. 3-68
Compact Spare Tire
........................................ 5-81
Compass Calibration
....................................... 2-35
Compass Operation
......................................... 2-35
Compass Variance
.......................................... 2-36
Control of a Vehicle
.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net ............................................ 2-46
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Coolant Engine Temperature Gage
............................ 3-38
Heater. Engine
............................................ 2-25
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
............................. 5-28
Cooling System
.............................................. 5-31
Courtesy Lamps
............................................. 3-18
Cruise Control
................................................ 3-1 1
Cruise Control Light
........................................ 3-43
Current and Past Model Order Forms
................ 7-10
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation
.................................. 7-6
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY)
Users ....................................................... 7-3
Customer Assistance Offices
........................... 7-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects
to General Motors ...... 7-9
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government
.............................................. 7-9
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government
.............................................. 7-8
Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information
......... 7-9 Date/Elapsed
Time
.......................................... 3-45
Daytime Running Lamps
.................................. 3-15
Defensive Driving
............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting
................................. 3-26
Delayed Entry Lighting
..................................... 3-18
Delayed Exit Lighting
....................................... 3-19
Delayed Locking
..................................... 2-1 1, 3-57
Dinghy Towing
................................................ 4-33
Diversity Antenna
............................................ 3-76
Doing Your Own Service Work
........................... 5-4
Dolly Towing
.................................................. 4-34
Door Central Door Unlocking System
..................... 2-11
Delayed Locking
.......................................... 2-11
Door Ajar Reminder
..................................... 2-11
Power Door Locks
....................................... 2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-12
Rear Door Security Locks
............................. 2-13
Driver
Position, Safety Belt
..................................... 1-14
Driver ID
....................................................... 3-57
Locks
........................................................ 2-10
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Driver Information Center (DIC) ___ ....... 3-45
DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-52
DIC Warnings and Messages .......... ....... 3-50
At Night ..................................................... 4-16
City ........................................................... 4-21
Defensive ..................................................... 4-2
Drunken ....................................................... 4-2
Freeway ..................................................... 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-18
Winter ........................................................ 4-26
Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-42
Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-20
Driving Through Flowing Water ...................... 4-20
Driving with a Trailer .................................... 4-40
Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
.................................... 4-28
E
Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
............................... 5-91
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-92
Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-91
Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-91
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion .................. 5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-91
Emergency Trunk Release Handle ..................... 2-1 6
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
................................................... 3-42
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-21
Battery ....................................................... 5-42
Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-39
Coolant ...................................................... 5-24
Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-25
Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-38
Cooling System Inspection ............................ 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-14
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-33
Oil ............................................................. 5-15
Overheating ................................................ 5-28
Starting ...................................................... 2-24
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-92
Engine Coolant Level Check .............................. 6-9
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing .................. 4-43
Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-19
Engine Oil Level Check ..................................... 6-9
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance ..................... 6-5
Engine Specifications ..................................... 5-1 00
Engiishiivietric ................................................. 3-45
Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-18
Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons .............................. 2-44
Express-Down Window .................................... 2-18
Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-27
Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .......................... 3-17
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Instrument Panel Cluster
.............. .... .... ........... 3-31
Overview
..................................... ......... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness
........... ........... 3-17
Interior Lamps
............................................. 3-17
Interior Plastic Components
.............................. 5-83
Jump Starting
................................................. 5-44
Key Lock Cylinders Service
.............................. 6-10
Keyless Entry System
....................................... 2-5
Key Reminder Warning
.................................... 2-24
Keys
............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps Exterior
................................... ....... 3-14
Interior
....................................................... 3-1 7
Lap-§boulder Belt ................................... 1-14, 1-22
Child Restraints
........................................... 1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-42
Leather
......................................................... 5-83
LATCH System Leaving
Your Vehicle
....................................... 2-14
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
...... 2-31
Light
Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-36
Battery Warning
.......................................... 3-35
Brake System Warning
................................. 3-35
Cruise Control
............................................. 3-43
Malfunction Indicator
.................................... 3-39
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-42
Safety Belt Reminder
................................... 3-33
TCS Warning Light
...................................... 3-37
Traction Control System Active
...................... 3-38
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
.......... 3-37
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
............................... 2-18
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-34
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-14
Locks Central Door Unlocking System
..................... 2-11
Delayed Locking
.......................................... 2-11
Door
.......................................................... 2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle
.................................... 2-14
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-14
Power Door
................................................ 2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-12
Rear Door Security Locks
............................. 2-13
Loss of Control
................... ................ 4-15
Lumbar Manual Controls
.......... ............ .. 1-3
Power Controls
............................................. 1-4
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Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering ............ 4-1 0
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-1 01
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill
....................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month
....... ............... 6-9
At Least Once a Year
..... .............. 6-10
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-10
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-1 3
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
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Engine
Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-13
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Using Your ................................................... 6-4 Maintenance Schedule
(cont.)
Your Vehicle and the Environment
............... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-43
Making Turns
................................................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-39
Manual Lumbar Controls
.................................... 1-3
Manual Operation
........................................... 3-24
Manual Passenger Seat
.................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-8
Memory Mirrors
.............................................. 2-48
Memory Seat
................................................. 2-48
Memory Seats
................................................ 3-58
Message DIC Warnings and Messages
........................ 3-50
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
US
. Virgin Islands) ....................... ..... 7-4
Mirror Operation
............................................. 2-35
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
.... 2-35
Memory
..................................................... 2-48
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
.................... 2-37
Outside Heated Mirrors
................................ 2-38
Outside Power Mirrors
.............................. 2-37
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Navigation System ...................................... 3-69
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
........... 5-101
New Vehicle
Break-In
...................................... 2-23
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Odometer ...................................................... 3-32
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-1 3
Oil Engine
....................................................... 5-1 5
Pressure Light
............................................. 3-42
Oil Life
.......................................................... 3-48
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-28
Onstar@ System
........................................ 2-39
Onstar@ Personal Calling
................................. 2-40
Onstar@ Services
............................................ 2-39
Onstar@ Virtual Advisor
.................................... 2-40
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment
............................................ 3-27
Outside Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-38
Curb View Assist Mirror
................................ 2-37
Heated Mirrors
............................................ 2-38
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-37 Outside
Curb View Assist Mirror
........................ 3-58
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
... 5-28
Overriding Lock Delay
..................................... 2-12
Owners, Canadian
.............. ......................... II
Owner’s Information .................................... 7-10
Parade Dimming
............................................. 3-19
Park (P) Shifting Into
............................................ 2-30
Shifting Out
of .................................... 2-32
Parking Brake
........................................................ 2-29
Over Things That Burn
................................. 2-32
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check
....................................... 6-12
Parking on Hills
.............................................. 4-42
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
Passenger Temperature Control
........................ 3-27
Passing
................................................. 4-13, 4-41
PASS-Key@
Ill ................................................ 2-21
PASS-Key@
I II Operation .......... ................. 2-21
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