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leave your key in theignition in the OFF position for an extended periodfor any reason, it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery. PARK (P) -This locks your rearwheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 0 REVERSE (R) - Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE only (R) after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow, iceor sand without damaging your transmission, see "If You're Stuck:In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. NEUTRAL (N) - In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're alreadymoving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. 2-20

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
How to Use this Manual	6
Seats and Restraint Systems	11
Seats and Seat Controls	11
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	17
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and the Answers	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Driver Position	21
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models)	33
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Center Rear Passenger Position (4-Door Models)	39
Children	40
Child Restraints	42
Larger Children	48
Safety Belt Extender	50
Checking Your Restraint Systems	50
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash	50
Features & Controls	53
Keys	53
Your Doors And How They Work	55
Door Locks	56
Keyless Entry System	58
Theft	65
New Vehicle “Break-In ’’	66
Ignition Switch	66
Starting Your Engine	68
Engine Coolant Heater	70
Automatic Transmission	71
Parking Brake	76
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)	77
Parking Over Things That Burn	79
Engine Exhaust	80
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission)	80
Four-Wheel Drive	82
Electronic Transfer Case	84
Windows	86
Horn	88
Tilt Wheel	88
Multifunction Lever	89
Windshield Wipers	91
Windshield Washer	92
Cruise Control	94
Lamps	99
Mirrors	103
Accessory Power Outlets	106
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays	106
Storage Compartments	108
Center Overhead Console	110
Instrument Panel	117
Instrument Cluster	117
Warning Lights and Indicators	120
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems	135
Comfort Controls	135
Rear Window Defogger	137
Ventilation System	138
Audio Systems	139
Setting the Clock (Audio Systems without a Compact Disc)	139
Setting the Clock (Audio Systems with a Compact Disc)	139
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio System	140
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System	142
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer	144
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System	147
Anti-Theft Feature	150
Understanding Radio Reception	151
Care of Your Cassette Player and Tape	152
Care of Compact Discs	153
Antenna Care	153
Your Driving and the Road	155
Defensive Driving	155
Drunken Driving	156
Control of a Vehicle	158
Braking	159
Steering	161
Off-Road Recovery	163
Passing	163
Loss of Control	165
Driving Guidelines	166
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle	166
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow, Or Ice	176
Driving In Water	177
Driving at Night	178
Driving in the Rain	179
City Driving	181
Freeway Driving	182
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	183
Highway Hypnosis	183
Hill and Mountain Roads	184
Winter Driving	186
Power Winches	189
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four- Wheel Drive Only)	190
Loading Your Vehicle	191
Towing a Trailer	194
Problems on the Road	203
Hazard Warning Flashers	203
Other Warning Devices	204
Jump Starting	205
Towing Your Vehicle	209
Engine Overheating	215
Engine Fan Noise	222
If a Tire Goes Flat	223
Changing a Flat Tire	223
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	237
Service & Appearance Care	241
Service	241
Fuel	242
Fuels in Foreign Countries	244
Filling Your Tank	245
Checking Things Under the Hood	246
Engine Oil	248
Air Cleaner	253
Automatic Transmission Fluid	254
Manual Transmission Fluid	257
Hydraulic Clutch	258
Rear Axle	259
Four- Wheel and All- Wheel Drive	260
Engine Coolant	261
Radiator Pressure Cap	264
Power Steering Fluid	265
Windshield Washer Fluid	266
Brakes	267
Battery	270
Bulb Replacement	271
Exhaust System	280
Tires	281
Appearance Care	288
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	289
Care of Safety Belts	292
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	293
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	293
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	293
Tires	295
Appearance Care Materials Chart	297
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	298
Service Parts Identification Label	300
Capacities and Specification Charts	302
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	311
Maintenance Schedule	313
Introduction	313
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	315
Maintenance Schedule I	318
Maintenance Schedule II	338
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	347
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	350
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	352
Part E: Maintenance Record	354
Customer Assistance Information	357
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	357
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)	359
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	359
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	360
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	361
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	361
Roadside Assistance	361
Canadian Roadside Assistance	362
Courtesy Transportation	363
Service and Owner Publications	364
Service Publications Ordering Information	366
Service Publications Order Form	367

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