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Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	28
Rear Seat Passengers	35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	35
Center Passenger Position	40
Children	42
Child Restraints	45
Larger Children	56
Safety Belt Extender	59
Checking Your Restraint Systems	59
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	59
Features and Controls	62
Keys	63
Door Locks	65
Remote Keyless Entry System	68
Trunk	72
Theft	73
Passlock	74
New Vehicle "Break-In"	75
Ignition Positions	75
Starting Your Engine	77
Engine Coolant Heater	79
Automatic Transaxle Operation	81
Parking Brake	85
Shifting Into PARK (P)	86
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	89
Parking Over Things That Burn	90
Engine Exhaust	90
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	91
Windows	92
Tilt Wheel	93
Turn Signal Multifunction Lever	93
Exterior Lamps	101
Mirrors	105
Storage Compartments	106
Ashtrays and Lighter	107
Accessory Power Outlet	108
Instrument Panel	108
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	114
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	128
Comfort Controls	129
Climate Control System	129
Air Conditioning	130
Heating	130
Defogging and Defrosting	131
Rear Window Defogger	131
Ventilation System	131
Audio Systems	132
Setting the Clock	132
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	133
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	136
Theft-Deterrent Feature	141
Understanding Radio Reception	144
Tips About Your Audio System	144
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	145
Care of Your Compact Discs	146
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	146
Fixed Mast Antenna	146
Rear Window Defogger Antenna	146
Your Driving and the Road	148
Defensive Driving	149
Drunken Driving	150
Control of a Vehicle	153
Braking	153
Steering	157
Off-Road Recovery	159
Passing	160
Loss of Control	161
Driving at Night	162
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	164
City Driving	167
Freeway Driving	168
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	169
Highway Hypnosis	170
Hill and Mountain Roads	170
Winter Driving	172
Recreational Vehicle Towing	176
Loading Your Vehicle	178
Towing a Trailer	180
Problems on the Road	188
Hazard Warning Flashers	189
Other Warning Devices	189
Jump Starting	190
Towing Your Vehicle	195
Engine Overheating	201
Cooling System	203
If a Tire Goes Flat	209
Changing a Flat Tire	209
Compact Spare Tire	220
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	221
Service and Appearance Care	224
Service	225
Fuel	226
Fuels in Foreign Countries	228
Filling Your Tank	228
Checking Things Under the Hood	231
Engine Oil	235
Air Cleaner	241
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	242
Engine Coolant	245
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	248
Thermostat	248
Power Steering Fluid	249
Windshield Washer Fluid	250
Brakes	251
Battery	254
Bulb Replacement	255
Interior Bulb Replacement	261
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	261
Tires	262
Appearance Care	270
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	271
Care of Safety Belts	273
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	274
Appearance Care Materials Chart	277
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	278
Electrical System	279
Replacement Bulbs	284
Capacities and Specifications	284
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	285
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	285
Vehicle Dimensions	285
Maintenance Schedule	288
Introduction	289
Your Vehicle and the Environment	289
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	291
Short Trip/City Definition	292
Short Trip/City Intervals	292
Long Trip/Highway Definition	293
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	293
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	294
Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule	311
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	317
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	321
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	323
Part E: Maintenance Record	325
Customer Assistance Information	330
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	331
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users	333
Roadside Assistance	334
Canadian Roadside Assistance	334
Courtesy Transportation	335
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	336
Warranty Information	337
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	337
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	338
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	338
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	338

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