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Filling Your Tank I-- violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you're near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver's side of the vehicle. 5-7

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	10
Power Seats	10
Power Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	11
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	13
Rear Seats	14
Rear Seat Operation	14
Heated Seats	16
	60
Child Restraint Systems	61
Where to Put the Restraint	64
Top Strap	65
Top Strap Anchor Location	66
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	69
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	71
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	71
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	73
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	75
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	80
Where Are the Air Bags?	82
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	84
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	86
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	86
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	87
Passenger Sensing System	88
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	93
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	93
Restraint System Check	94
Checking Your Restraint Systems	94
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	94
Features and Controls	96
Keys	98
Remote Keyless Entry System	99
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	100
Doors and Locks	103
Door Locks	103
Power Door Locks	104
Delayed Locking	104
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	105
Rear Door Security Locks	107
Lockout Protection	107
Liftgate/Liftglass	108
Windows	109
Power Windows	110
Sun Visors	110
Theft-Deterrent Systems	111
Content Theft-Deterrent	111
Passlock	112
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	113
New Vehicle Break-In	113
Ignition Positions	113
Starting Your Engine	114
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	115
Engine Coolant Heater	116
Automatic Transmission Operation	117
Parking Brake	119
Shifting Into Park (P)	120
Shifting Out of Park (P)	122
Parking Over Things That Burn	123
Engine Exhaust	123
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	124
Mirrors	125
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar, Compass and Temperature Display	125
Outside Power Mirrors	128
Outside Convex Mirror	128
Outside Heated Mirrors	129
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist	129
OnStar System	130
HomeLink Transmitter	132
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	132
Storage Areas	136
Glove Box	136
Cupholder(s)	136
Center Console Storage Area	136
Luggage Carrier	137
Rear Storage Area	138
Rear Seat Armrest	138
Convenience Net	138
Cargo Cover	139
Sunroof	141
Vehicle Personalization	142
Memory Seat	142
Instrument Panel	144
Instrument Panel Overview	147
Hazard Warning Flashers	148
Other Warning Devices	149
Horn	149
Tilt Wheel	149
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	150
Exterior Lamps	156
Interior Lamps	159
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	161
Accessory Power Outlets	163
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	164
Analog Clock	164
Climate Controls	165
Electronic Climate Control System	165
Outlet Adjustment	170
Rear Climate Control System	171
Climate Controls Personalization	173
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	174
Instrument Panel Cluster	175
Speedometer and Odometer	176
Tachometer	176
Safety Belt Reminder Light	176
Air Bag Readiness Light	177
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator	177
Charging System Light	179
Voltmeter Gage	180
Brake System Warning Light	180
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	181
Traction Off Light	182
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	182
Transmission Temperature Gage	183
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	184
Oil Pressure Gage	186
Security Light	187
Cruise Control Light	188
Tow/Haul Mode Light	188
Fuel Gage	188
Low Fuel Warning Light	189
Driver Information Center (DIC)	190
DIC Operation and Displays	190
DIC Warnings and Messages	199
Audio System(s)	207
Setting the Time	207
Radio with Cassette and CD	208
Rear Seat Entertainment System	223
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	234
CD Changer	236
Theft-Deterrent Feature	238
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	239
DVD Distortion	239
Understanding Radio Reception	240
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	240
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	241
Care of Your CD Changer	241
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	241
Cleaning the Video Screen	242
Diversity Antenna System	242
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	242
Driving Your Vehicle	244
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	245
Defensive Driving	245
Drunken Driving	245
Control of a Vehicle	248
Braking	249
Road Sensing Suspension	252
Stabilitrak System	252
Steering	255
Off-Road Recovery	257
Passing	257
Loss of Control	259
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads	260
Driving at Night	274
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	275
City Driving	278
Freeway Driving	279
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	280
Highway Hypnosis	281
Hill and Mountain Roads	281
Winter Driving	283
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	287
Towing	290
Towing Your Vehicle	290
Recreational Vehicle Towing	290
Loading Your Vehicle	291
Trailer Recommendations	293
Towing a Trailer	293
Service and Appearance Care	304
Service	306
Doing Your Own Service Work	307
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	307
Fuel	308
Gasoline Octane	308
Gasoline Specifications	308
California Fuel	309
Additives	309
Fuels in Foreign Countries	309
Filling Your Tank	310
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	312
Checking Things Under the Hood	313
Hood Release	313
Engine Compartment Overview	315
Engine Oil	316
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	322
Automatic Transmission Fluid	324
Engine Coolant	327
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	330
Engine Overheating	331
Cooling System	334
Engine Fan Noise	339
Power Steering Fluid	340
Windshield Washer Fluid	340
Brakes	342
Battery	345
Jump Starting	346
All-Wheel Drive	352
Rear Axle	354
Headlamp Aiming	355
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	356
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	357
Bulb Replacement	359
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	359
Halogen Bulbs	359
Headlamps	360
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	363
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	364
Taillamps	364
Replacement Bulbs	366
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	367
Tires	368
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	369
Tire Inspection and Rotation	369
When It Is Time for New Tires	371
Buying New Tires	371
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	373
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	374
Wheel Replacement	375
Tire Chains	376
If a Tire Goes Flat	377
Changing a Flat Tire	377
Spare Tire	392
Appearance Care	393
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	393
Care of Safety Belts	395
Weatherstrips	395
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	396
Sheet Metal Damage	398
Finish Damage	398
Underbody Maintenance	398
Chemical Paint Spotting	399
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	399
Vehicle Identification	401
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	401
Service Parts Identification Label	401
Electrical System	402
Add-on Electrical Equipment	402
Windshield Wiper Fuses	402
Power Windows and Other Power Options	402
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	403
Capacities and Specifications	412
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	414
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	420
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	425
At Each Fuel Fill	425
At Least Once a Month	425
At Least Twice a Year .	426
At Least Once a Year	427
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	429
Steering and Suspension Inspection	429
Exhaust System Inspection	429
Fuel System Inspection	429
Engine Cooling System Inspection	429
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection	430
Brake System Inspection	430
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	431
Part E: Maintenance Record	433
Customer Assistance Information	436
Customer Assistance Information	437
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	437
Online Owner Center	438
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	439
Customer Assistance Offices	439
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	440
Roadside Service	440
Courtesy Transportation	442
Reporting Safety Defects	444
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	444
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	444
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	445
Service Publications Ordering Information	445
Supplement	448

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