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8. Move the harness up or down to the cprrect slot. The correct slotis the onethat will be at just above the or top of the child's shoulder. 9. Twist the harness slightly to route through the it correct slot. 1-43

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	10
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	13
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Air Bag System	27
Center Passenger Position	34
Rear Seat Passengers	36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	39
Children	42
Built-in Child Restraint	45
Child Restraints	60
Larger Children	73
Safety Belt Extender	76
Checking Your Restraint Systems	76
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	76
Features and Controls	77
Keys	78
Door Locks	80
Remote Keyless Entry	85
Trunk	90
Theft	91
PASS-Key II	92
New Vehicle "Break-In"	93
Ignition Positions	93
Starting Your Engine	95
Engine Coolant Heater	96
Automatic Transaxle Operation	98
Parking Brake	102
Shifting Into PARK (P)	103
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	105
Parking Over Things That Burn	106
Engine Exhaust	106
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	107
Windows	108
Horn	108
TILT-WHEEL Adjustable Steering Column	109
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	109
Exterior Lamps	116
Interior Lamps	119
Mirrors	121
Storage Compartments	123
Sun Visors	125
Auxiliary Power Connection	125
Astroroof	125
Cellular Phone Readiness Package	126
OnStar System	126
Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	127
Instrument Panel Cluster	128
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	129
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	143
Comfort Controls	144
Manual Single Zone Climate Control	144
Dual ComforTemp Climate Control	146
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control	149
Ventilation System	152
Rear Window Defogger	153
Audio Systems	154
Setting the Clock	154
AM-FM Stereo	154
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	156
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	159
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	163
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	167
Theft-Deterrent Feature	172
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	174
Understanding Radio Reception	175
Tips About Your Audio System	175
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	176
Care of Your Compact Discs	177
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	177
Fixed Mast Antenna	177
Backglass Antenna	178
Your Driving and the Road	183
Defensive Driving	184
Drunken Driving	185
Control of a Vehicle	188
Braking	188
Steering	191
Off-Road Recovery	193
Passing	194
Loss of Control	195
Driving at Night	196
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	198
City Driving	201
Freeway Driving	202
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	203
Highway Hypnosis	204
Hill and Mountain Roads	204
Winter Driving	206
Loading Your Vehicle	210
Towing a Trailer	212
Problems on the Road	221
Hazard Warning Flashers	222
Jump Starting	223
Towing Your Vehicle	228
Engine Overheating	235
Cooling System	238
If a Tire Goes Flat	245
Changing a Flat Tire	246
Compact Spare Tire	257
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	258
Service and Appearance Care	261
Service	262
Fuel	263
Fuels in Foreign Countries	265
Filling Your Tank	265
Checking Things Under the Hood	267
Engine Oil	270
Air Cleaner	275
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	277
Engine Coolant	280
Power Steering Fluid	284
Windshield Washer Fluid	285
Brakes	286
Battery	289
Bulb Replacement	290
Tires	298
Appearance Care	306
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	307
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint	309
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness	309
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	310
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	310
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	311
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	312
Cleaning Tires	312
Appearance Care Materials Chart	314
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	315
Service Parts Identification Label	315
Electrical System	315
Replacement Bulbs	321
Capacities and Specifications	321
Vehicle Dimensions	322
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	322
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	322
Maintenance Schedule	323
Introduction	324
Your Vehicle and the Environment	324
How This Section is Organized	325
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	326
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	326
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	335
At Each Fuel Fill	335
At Least Once a Month	335
At Least Twice a Year	336
At Least Once a Year	336
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	339
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	339
Exhaust System Inspection	339
Engine Cooling System Inspection	339
Throttle System Inspection	339
Brake System Inspection	339
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	340
Part E: Maintenance Record	341
Customer Assistance Information	347
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	348
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	350
Roadside Assistance	351
Canadian Roadside Assistance	351
Courtesy Transportation	352
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	353
Warranty Information	354
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	354
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	355
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	355
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	355

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