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Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seats	9
Manual Lumbar	10
Power Lumbar	11
Heated Seats	12
Reclining Seatbacks	13
Head Restraints	14
Safety Belts	15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Center Front Passenger Position	29
Rear Seat Passengers	31
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	35
Safety Belt Extender	37
Child Restraints	38
Older Children	38
Infants and Young Children	41
Child Restraint Systems	44
Where to Put the Restraint	47
Top Strap	49
Top Strap Anchor Location	50
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	56
Air Bag Systems	59
Where Are the Air Bags?	62
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	64
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	65
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	65
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	66
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	68
Restraint System Check	69
Checking Your Restraint Systems	69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	69
Features and Controls	72
Keys	73
Remote Keyless Entry System	75
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	76
Doors and Locks	80
Door Locks	80
Central Door Unlocking System	81
Power Door Locks	81
Door Ajar Reminder	81
Delayed Locking	81
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	82
Rear Door Security Locks	84
Lockout Protection	84
Leaving Your Vehicle	85
Trunk	85
Windows	87
Power Windows	88
Sun Visors	88
Theft-Deterrent Systems	89
Content Theft-Deterrent	89
PASS-Key III	90
PASS-Key Ill Operation	91
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	93
New Vehicle Break-In	93
Ignition Positions	93
Starting Your Engine	95
Engine Coolant Heater	96
Automatic Transaxle Operation	97
Parking Brake	100
Shifting Into Park (P)	101
Shifting Out of Park (P)	103
Parking Over Things That Burn	104
Engine Exhaust	104
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	105
Mirrors	106
Manual Rearview Mirror	106
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	106
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	107
Outside Power Mirror	109
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	109
Outside Convex Mirror	110
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror	110
OnStar System	111
HomeLink Transmitter	113
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	114
Storage Areas	118
Glove Box	118
Center Console Storage Area	118
Convenience Net	118
Sunroof	119
Vehicle Personalization	120
Memory Seat and Mirrors	120
Instrument Panel	122
Instrument Panel Overview	123
Hazard Warning Flashers	124
Other Warning Devices	125
Horn	125
Tilt Wheel	125
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	126
Exterior Lamps	133
Interior Lamps	136
Head-Up Display (HUD)	140
Accessory Power Outlets	142
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	143
Climate Controls	144
Climate Control System	144
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	147
Outlet Adjustment	151
Steering Wheel Climate Controls	151
Climate Controls Personalization	152
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	153
Instrument Panel Cluster	154
Speedometer and Odometer	156
Tachometer	156
Safety Belt Reminder Light	157
Air Bag Readiness Light	157
Battery Warning Light	158
Brake System Warning Light	159
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	160
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	160
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	161
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	162
Oil Pressure Light	165
Security Light	166
Cruise Control Light	166
Service Vehicle Soon Light	166
Fuel Gage	167
Driver Information Center (DIC)	168
DIC Controls and Displays	168
DIC Warnings and Messages	171
DIC Vehicle Personalization	172
Audio System(s)	178
Setting the Time	178
Radio with CD	179
Radio with Cassette and CD	186
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer	198
Personal Choice Radio Controls	202
Theft-Deterrent Feature	203
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	203
Understanding Radio Reception	204
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	205
Care of Your CDs	206
Care of Your CD Player	206
Diversity Antenna System	206
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	207
Chime Level Adjustment	207
Driving Your Vehicle	208
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	209
Defensive Driving	209
Drunken Driving	210
Control of a Vehicle	213
Braking	213
Traction Control System (TCS)	216
Steering	218
Off-Road Recovery	220
Passing	220
Loss of Control	222
Driving at Night	223
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	225
City Driving	228
Freeway Driving	229
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	230
Highway Hypnosis	231
Hill and Mountain Roads	231
Winter Driving	233
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	237
Towing	239
Towing Your Vehicle	239
Recreational Vehicle Towing	239
Loading Your Vehicle	240
Towing a Trailer	243
Service and Appearance Care	252
Service	254
Doing Your Own Service Work	254
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	255
Fuel	256
Gasoline Octane	256
Gasoline Specifications	256
California Fuel	257
Additives	257
Fuels in Foreign Countries	258
Filling Your Tank	258
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	260
Checking Things Under the Hood	261
Hood Release	262
Engine Compartment Overview	263
Engine Oil	264
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	270
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	273
Engine Coolant	275
Radiator Pressure Cap	278
Engine Overheating	279
Cooling System	281
Power Steering Fluid	289
Windshield Washer Fluid	290
Brakes	291
Battery	294
Jump Starting	296
Headlamp Aiming	302
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	303
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	304
Bulb Replacement	306
Halogen Bulbs	306
Headlamps	306
Front Turn Signal Lamps	307
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	307
Taillamps and Back-up Lamps	309
Replacement Bulbs	310
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	311
Tires	312
Inflation - Tire Pressure	313
Check Tire Pressure System	314
Tire Inspection and Rotation	315
When It Is Time for New Tires	316
Buying New Tires	317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	318
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	319
Wheel Replacement	319
Tire Chains	321
If a Tire Goes Flat	321
Changing a Flat Tire	322
Compact Spare Tire	331
Appearance Care	332
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	332
Care of Safety Belts	335
Weatherstrips	335
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	335
Sheet Metal Damage	337
Finish Damage	337
Underbody Maintenance	338
Chemical Paint Spotting	338
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	338
Vehicle Identification	340
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	340
Service Parts Identification Label	340
Electrical System	341
Add-on Electrical Equipment	341
Power Windows and Other Power Options	341
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	341
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	344
Capacities and Specifications	349
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	350
Maintenance Schedule	352
Maintenance Schedule	353
Introduction	353
Your Vehicle and the Environment	353
Maintenance Requirements	353
How This Section is Organized	354
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	355
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	355
Selecting the Right Schedule	356
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	357
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	363
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	368
At Each Fuel Fill	368
At Least Once a Month	368
At Least Twice a Year	369
At Least Once a Year	369
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	372
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	372
Exhaust System Inspection	372
Fuel System Inspection	373
Engine Cooling System Inspection	373
Throttle System Inspection	373
Brake System Inspection	373
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	374
Part E: Maintenance Record	375
Customer Assistance Information	378
Customer Assistance Information	379
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	379
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	380
Customer Assistance Offices	381
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	382
Roadside Assistance Program	382
Courtesy Transportation	384
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	386
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	386
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	386
Service Publications Ordering Information	387

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