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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.
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about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
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Content Theft-Deterrent System,
Arming and Disarming..................................2-67
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Center........................................2-58
Convenience Net............................................2-56
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-48
Engine Temperature Warning Message...........3-54
Heater, Engine............................................2-33
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-52
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-13
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
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................................................ 7-6
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.........................7-11Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-12
D
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System.......................................3-17
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.........................3-29, 3-33
Delayed Illumination and
Exit Lighting................................................2-61
Delayed Lighting.............................................3-20
Dinghy Towing................................................4-32
Directing the Air¯ow................................3-35, 3-37
Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter.........................................2-27
Disarming with Your Key..................................2-27
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-32
Dome Lamp...................................................3-19
Door
Ajar Warning Message.................................3-57
Dual Sliding Doors.......................................2-13
Last Door Closed Locking.............................2-12
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
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Door (cont.)
Power Sliding Door......................................2-17
Power Sliding Warning Message....................3-57
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-28
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-60
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-15
City...........................................................4-20
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-17
Winter........................................................4-26
Driving On Grades..........................................4-45
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-27
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-19
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-19
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-43
Dual Climate Control System............................3-31
Dual Trip Odometers.......................................3-43
DVD
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-100
Cleaning Your DVD Player..........................3-100
Distortion....................................................3-98
Entertainment System..................................3-85
DVD Player....................................................3-89E
Eight-Way Power Seats..................................... 1-4
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-100
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-101
Headlamp Wiring.......................................5-101
Power Windows and Other Power
Options.................................................5-101
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-101
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-51
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-41
Change Oil Message...................................3-56
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-49
Coolant......................................................5-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-33
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-48
Coolant Temperature Warning Message..........3-54
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-42
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-25
Starting......................................................2-32
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
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Lockout Deterrent...........................................2-63
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Locks
Automatic Door...........................................2-62
Door........................................................... 2-9
Last Door Closed Locking.............................2-12
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-13
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Fuel Warning Message.............................3-59
Low Oil Pressure Message...............................3-55
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-54
MMaintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-46
Making Turns.................................................4-44
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-49
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
Memory Seat.................................................2-70
Message
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning....................3-59
Center.......................................................3-53
Change Engine Oil......................................3-56
Charging System Indicator............................3-55
Door Ajar Warning.......................................3-57
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-54
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-59
Low Oil Pressure.........................................3-55
PASS-Key
žIII Security.................................3-58
Power Sliding Door Warning.........................3-57
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning..............................3-58
Service Traction System Warning...................3-53
Traction Active............................................3-54
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ± Customer Assistance....... 7-5
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-44
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-45
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-44
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-30
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
O
Odometer......................................................3-43
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Message.......................................3-55
Older Children, Restraints................................1-46
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-46
OnStaržServices............................................2-46
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-45
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-46
Operation..............................................3-28, 3-31
Operation Tips................................................3-34
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7Outlet Adjustment............................................3-34
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-45
Heated Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-44
Overhead Console..........................................2-53
Overhead Console Switchbank..........................3-24
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-25
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-13
P
Park Aid........................................................3-24
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-38
Shifting Out of............................................2-41
Parking
Assist........................................................3-24
Brake........................................................2-37
Over Things That Burn.................................2-41
Parking on Hills..............................................4-45
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-39
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-44
PASS-Key
žIII ................................................2-28
PASS-KeyžIII Operation..................................2-28
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S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-45
Reminder Light............................................3-44
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-95
Center Passenger Position............................1-37
Driver Position............................................1-28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-27
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-42
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-39
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-37
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-45
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-36
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-22
Safety Chains.................................................4-42
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Captain Chairs............................................1-14
Eight-Way Power Seats.................................. 1-4
Flip and Fold Feature.................................... 1-8
Head Restraints............................................ 1-7Seats (cont.)
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-70
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-8
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Six-Way Power Seats.................................... 1-4
Split Bench Seats......................................... 1-9
Stowable Seat............................................1-19
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Seat Position....................................1-65
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-61
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-61
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-67
Security Message, PASS-Key
žIII ......................3-58
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Selecting the Fan Speed.........................3-35, 3-38
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle.......................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-49
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Traction System Warning
Message.................................................3-53
Service Bulletins.............................................7-13
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Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada.....................3-49
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).......................3-78
Setting Preset Stations............................3-65, 3-75
Setting the Temperature...........................3-36, 3-38
Setting the Time.............................................3-63
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-66, 3-76
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-98
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-38
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-41
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-30
Skidding........................................................4-14
Sliding Door Delayed Locking...........................2-13
Sliding Door Lock...........................................2-14
Sliding Door, Power........................................2-17
Sliding Door Security Lock...............................2-15
Sliding Doors, Dual.........................................2-13
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-19
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-93
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-108
Speedometer..................................................3-43
Split Bench Seats............................................. 1-9
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-32Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-97
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-87
Storage Areas................................................2-51
Compact Overhead Console..........................2-52
Convenience Center.....................................2-58
Convenience Net.........................................2-56
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-52
Front Seat Storage Net................................2-54
Glove Box..................................................2-51
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-54
Overhead Console.......................................2-53
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-56
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-87
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-88
Stowable Seat................................................1-19
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-25
Switchbanks...................................................3-23
Overhead Console.......................................3-24
Instrument Panel.........................................3-23
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T
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-54
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-47
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-96
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-26
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-26
PASS-Key
žIII .............................................2-28
PASS-KeyžIII Operation..............................2-28
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-58
Tire Size.......................................................5-63
Tire Terminology and De®nitions........................5-64
Tires.............................................................5-58
Buying New Tires........................................5-70
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-91
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-76
In¯ation - Tire Pressure................................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73Tires (cont.)
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-33
Top Strap......................................................1-56
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-57
Torque Lock...................................................2-40
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-41
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-31
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31
Traction
Active Message...........................................3-54
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-47
Service Traction System Warning
Message.................................................3-53
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-42
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-46
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-34
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)..................5-48
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Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-12
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Computer................................................3-62
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-44
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-24
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-105
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-98
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-71
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-5
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-74
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-93
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-50
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-83
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Records..............................................7-10
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN)............................................5-100
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-100
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-60
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System.............................2-67
Automatic Door Locks..................................2-62
Content Theft-Deterrent System.....................2-66
Delayed Illumination and Exit
Lighting..................................................2-61
Entering Programming Mode.........................2-61
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