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Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	10
Manual Passenger Seat	10
Four-Way Manual Driver Seat	10
Six-Way Power Seats	12
Manual Lumbar	12
Heated Seats	13
Reclining Seatbacks	13
Head Restraints	15
Rear Seats	16
Rear Seat Operation	16
Split Bench Seats	16
Captain Chairs	21
Stowable Seat	25
Safety Belts	29
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	29
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	33
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	34
Driver Position	35
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	43
Right Front Passenger Position	44
Rear Seat Passengers	45
Center Rear Passenger Position	49
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	51
Safety Belt Extender	55
Child Restraints	56
Older Children	56
Infants and Young Children	59
Child Restraint Systems	62
Where to Put the Restraint	65
Top Strap	66
Top Strap Anchor Location	67
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	71
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	73
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	73
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	76
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	78
Air Bag Systems	81
Where Are the Air Bags?	84
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	87
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	88
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	88
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	89
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	90
Restraint System Check	91
Checking Your Restraint Systems	91
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	91
Features and Controls	94
Keys	96
Remote Keyless Entry System	97
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	98
Doors and Locks	101
Door Locks	101
Power Door Locks	102
Delayed Locking	102
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	102
Rear Door Security Locks	103
Lockout Protection	104
Leaving Your Vehicle	104
Liftgate	104
Windows	106
Power Windows	107
Sun Visors	108
Theft-Deterrent Systems	109
Content Theft-Deterrent	109
PASS-Key III	110
PASS-Key III Operation	111
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	113
New Vehicle Break-In	113
Ignition Positions	113
Starting Your Engine	114
Engine Coolant Heater	115
Automatic Transaxle Operation	116
Parking Brake	119
Shifting Into Park (P)	120
Shiftng Out of Park (P)	123
Parking Over Things That Burn	123
Engine Exhaust	124
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	125
Mirrors	126
Manual Rearview Mirror	126
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	126
Outside Power Mirror	126
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	127
Outside Convex Mirror	127
Outside Heated Mirrors	127
OnStar	128
OnStar System	128
HomeLink Transmitter	130
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	131
Storage Areas	134
Glove Box	134
Cupholder(s)	134
Cell Phone Storage Area	134
Overhead Console	134
Floor Console Storage Area	135
Front Armrest Storage Area	135
Roof Rack System	135
Rear Storage Area	138
Convenience Net	138
Cargo Cover	138
Rear Convenience Center	139
Sunroof	142
Vehicle Personalization	143
Entering Programming Mode	143
Headlamp Exit Delay	144
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock	145
Delayed Locking	146
Remote Driver Unlock Control	147
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation	148
Exiting Programming Mode	149
Memory Seat	150
Instrument Panel	152
Instrument Panel Overview	155
Hazard Warning Flashers	157
Other Warning Devices	157
Horn	157
Tilt Wheel	158
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	158
Exterior Lamps	164
Interior Lamps	166
Instrument Panel Switchbank	169
Head-Up Display (HUD)	170
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	173
Accessory Power Outlets	175
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	176
Climate Controls	177
Climate Control System	177
Dual Climate Control System	179
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	182
Outlet Adjustment	185
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	186
Instrument Panel Cluster	187
Speedometer and Odometer	188
Tachometer	189
Safety Belt Reminder Light	189
Air Bag Readiness Light	190
Brake System Warning Light	191
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	192
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	192
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	193
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	193
Fuel Gage	197
Message Center	198
Service Traction System Warning Message	198
Traction Active Message	198
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message	199
Charging System Indicator Message	199
Low Oil Pressure Message	200
Low Engine Oil Level Message	201
Change Engine Oil Message	201
Low Tire Message	201
Door Ajar Warning Message	202
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message	202
PASS-Key III Security Message	202
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message	203
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message	203
Low Fuel Warning Message	204
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message	204
Service Vehicle Soon Message	205
Program Mode Message	205
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message	206
Park Lamp Warning Message	206
Highbeam Out Warning Message	206
Driver Information Center (DIC)	207
DIC Controls and Displays	209
DIC Vehicle Personalization	210
Audio System(s)	220
Setting the Time	220
Radio with CD	220
Radio with Cassette and CD	227
Radio with Six-Disc CD	239
Entertainment System	252
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	261
Theft-Deterrent Feature	263
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	264
DVD Distortion	264
Understanding Radio Reception	265
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	265
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	266
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	266
Cleaning Your DVD Player	266
Cleaning the Video Screen	267
Integrated Windshield Antenna	267
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	267
DAB Radio Antenna System	267
Driving Your Vehicle	268
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	269
Driver Behavior	269
Driving Environment	269
Vehicle Design	270
Defensive Driving	270
Drunken Driving	271
Control of a Vehicle	274
Braking	274
Traction Control System (TCS)	278
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	279
Steering	279
Off-Road Recovery	282
Passing	282
Loss of Control	283
Driving at Night	285
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	286
City Driving	289
Freeway Driving	290
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	291
Highway Hypnosis	292
Hill and Mountain Roads	292
Winter Driving	294
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	299
Towing	300
Towing Your Vehicle	300
Recreational Vehicle Towing	300
Loading Your Vehicle	301
Towing a Trailer	303
Service and Appearance Care	312
Service	314
Doing Your Own Service Work	315
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	315
Fuel	316
Gasoline Octane	316
Gasoline Specifications	316
California Fuel	317
Additives	317
Fuels in Foreign Countries	318
Filling Your Tank	318
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	320
Checking Things Under the Hood	321
Hood Release	322
Engine Compartment Overview	323
Engine Oil	324
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	329
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	330
Engine Coolant	333
Radiator Pressure Cap	336
Engine Overheating	336
Cooling System	339
Power Steering Fluid	346
Windshield Washer Fluid	347
Brakes	348
Battery	351
Jump Starting	352
All-Wheel Drive	357
Bulb Replacement	359
Halogen Bulbs	359
Headlamps	359
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps	361
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	361
Taillamps and Back-up Lamps	362
Replacement Bulbs	363
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	364
Tires	366
Inflation - Tire Pressure	367
Check Tire Pressure System	367
Tire Inspection and Rotation	369
When It Is Time for New Tires	370
Buying New Tires	371
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	372
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	373
Wheel Replacement	373
Tire Chains	375
Accessory Inflator	376
If a Tire Goes Flat	377
Changing a Flat Tire	378
Compact Spare Tire	396
Appearance Care	398
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	398
Care of Safety Belts	401
Weatherstrips	401
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	401
Sheet Metal Damage	403
Finish Damage	403
Underbody Maintenance	403
Chemical Paint Spotting	404
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	404
Vehicle Identification	406
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	406
Service Parts Identification Label	406
Electrical System	407
Add-on Electrical Equipment	407
Headlamp Wiring	407
Windshield Wiper Fuses	407
Power Windows and Other Power Options	407
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	407
Capacities and Specifications	413
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	415
Maintenance Schedule	416
Maintenance Schedule	417
Introduction	417
Your Vehicle and the Environment	417
Maintenance Requirements	417
How This Section is Organized	418
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	419
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	419
Scheduled Maintenance	419
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	424
At Each Fuel Fill	424
At Least Once a Month	424
At Least Twice a Year	425
At Least Once a Year	425
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	428
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	428
Exhaust System Inspection	428
Fuel System Inspection	428
Engine Cooling System Inspection	428
Throttle System Inspection	429
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection	429
Brake System Inspection	429
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	430
Part E: Maintenance Record	431
Customer Assistance Information	434
Customer Assistance Information	435
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	435
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	436
Customer Assistance Offices	437
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	438
Roadside Assistance Program	438
Courtesy Transportation	439
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	441
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	442
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	442
Service Publications Ordering Information	442
Supplement	444

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