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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy
rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle
you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair.
Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30 a
day and must be 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 itis
notpart of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A
separate booklet entitledWarranty and Owner
Assistance Informationfurnished 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 specic 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.
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as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the
discovery process, or
as required by law.
In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may
use the data for GM research needs,
make it available for research where appropriate
condentiality is to be maintained and need is
shown, or
share summary data which is not tied to a specic
vehicle with non-GM organizations for research
purposes.
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to
the special equipment that can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or SDM.
If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, please check
the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for
information on its operations and data collection.
Reporting Safety Defects
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.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it nds 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.
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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 K1A 0N5
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 48232-5171
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 SELL PRICE: $120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specications 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).
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Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specically 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: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 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. O. 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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Accessory Inator...........................................5-71
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-49
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-36
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-98
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)......3-62, 3-72
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-28
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-32
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-46
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-55
What Makes an Air Bag Inate?....................1-52
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inates?......1-53
When Should an Air Bag Inate?...................1-51
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-48
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-47
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-24
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light............................3-42
AM ...............................................................3-96
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-98
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-35
Appearance Care............................................5-88
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-91
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-95
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-88
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-91
Finish Damage............................................5-94
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-96
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-21
Ashtrays........................................................3-20
Audio Output..................................................3-90
Audio System(s).............................................3-58
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-95
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-96
Care of Your CD and DVD Player..................3-97
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-97
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-98
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-98
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-81
Audio Systems
Radio Personalization...................................3-94
Audio System(s)
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-59
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-69
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Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-41
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-36
Heater, Engine............................................2-21
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-41
CURB VIEW ACTIVATED.................................3-57
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-13
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-11
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-12D
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-24
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-9
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-18
Dome Lamps.................................................3-19
Door
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-13
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.....................................3-56
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-45
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-45
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-54
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-29
City...........................................................4-33
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
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Driving (cont.)
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-36
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-30
Winter........................................................4-38
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-25
Driving Downhill..............................................4-24
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-27
Driving in Water..............................................4-28
Driving On Grades..........................................4-58
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-20
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-38
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-32
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-32
Driving Uphill..................................................4-21
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-56
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-21
DVD
Cleaning the Video Screen...........................3-98
Distortion....................................................3-96
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-82
DVD Player....................................................3-82E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-98
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-99
Headlamps.................................................5-98
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-98
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-98
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System....4-48
Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate............2-13
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-39
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-40
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-40
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-36
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-36
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-27
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L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-16
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-22
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-38
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-40
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-12
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-26
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-57
Liftgate Release..............................................2-13
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-13
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-13
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-32
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-35
Brake System Warning.................................3-34
Change Engine Oil......................................3-40
Charging System.........................................3-33
Check Gages Warning.................................3-43
Cruise Control.............................................3-41
Gate Ajar...................................................3-43Light (cont.)
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-44
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
Reduced Engine Power................................3-42
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-31
Security.....................................................3-41
Service All-Wheel-Drive................................3-42
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-43
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-17
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-11
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-12
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-44
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-39
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-59
Making Turns.................................................4-57
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-36
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-42Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-54
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S.
Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance................ 7-5
Mirror Operation.............................................2-29
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®
and Compass..........................................2-29
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist.............................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-31
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-32
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-31
Outside Power Mirror...................................2-31
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-81
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
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O
Odometer......................................................3-30
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-40
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Gage............................................3-39
OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE...............3-55
Older Children, Restraints................................1-27
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-33
OnStar®Services............................................2-33
OnStar®System.............................................2-32
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-34
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-16
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-25
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-32
Convex Mirror.............................................2-31
Heated Mirrors............................................2-32
Manual Mirrors............................................2-31
Power Mirror...............................................2-31Outside (cont.)
Overhead Console..........................................2-38
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-13
P
Park (P)
Shifting Out of............................................2-26
Parking
Brake........................................................2-24
Over Things That Burn.................................2-27
Parking on Hills..............................................4-58
Park(P)
Shifting Into................................................2-25
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-56
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-57
Passlock
®......................................................2-18
Personalization...............................................3-48
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-27
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-65
Playing a Compact Disc..........................3-67, 3-76
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