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If a nut can't be turned by hand, use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible. 5-28 -

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Seats and Restraint Systems	12
Seats and Seat Controls	12
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	18
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Driver Position	23
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System	29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	35
Right Front Passenger Position	35
Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models)	35
Rear Seat Passengers	37
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (4-Door Models)	40
Center Rear Passenger Position (4-Door Models)	43
Children	44
Child Restraints	46
Larger Children	53
Safety Belt Extender	56
Checking Your Restraint Systems	56
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	57
Features and Controls	58
Keys	58
Door Locks	60
Keyless Entry System	62
Endgate	64
Theft	67
New Vehicle “Break-In”	68
Ignition Positions	68
Starting Your Engine	70
Engine Coolant Heater	72
Automatic Transmission Operation	73
Manual Transmission	76
Locking Rear Axle	78
All-Wheel Drive	78
Four-Wheel Drive	78
Parking Brake	83
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)	84
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	87
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)	88
Parking Over Things That Burn	88
Engine Exhaust	89
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission)	89
Windows	90
Horn	92
Tilt Wheel	92
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	93
Windshield Wipers	95
Windshield Washer	95
Cruise Control	97
Lamps	100
Interior Lamps	102
Mirrors	104
Storage Compartments	105
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	115
Sun Visors	115
Accessory Power Outlet	116
Instrument Panel	117
Instrument Panel Cluster	119
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	122
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	134
Comfort Controls	134
Climate Control System	134
Air Conditioning	135
Heating	136
Ventilation System	136
Defogging and Defrosting	137
Rear Window Defogger	137
Audio Systems	138
Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	138
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	138
AM-FM Stereo	139
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	140
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Equalizer	142
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	145
Theft-Deterrent Feature	147
Understanding Radio Reception	149
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	151
Care of Your Compact Discs	151
Fixed Mast Antenna	151
Your Driving and the Road	154
Defensive Driving	154
Drunken Driving	155
Control of a Vehicle	158
Braking	158
Steering	161
Off-Road Recovery	163
Passing	164
Loss of Control	166
Driving Guidelines	167
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	167
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	180
Driving in Water	181
Driving at Night	182
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	184
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	186
City Driving	187
Freeway Driving	188
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	189
Highway Hypnosis	190
Hill and Mountain Roads	191
Winter Driving	192
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-Wheel Drive Only)	196
Loading Your Vehicle	197
Towing a Trailer	199
Problems on the Road	212
Hazard Warning Flashers	212
Other Warning Devices	213
Jump Starting	213
Towing Your Vehicle	218
Engine Overheating	222
Engine Fan Noise	231
If a Tire Goes Flat	231
Changing a Flat Tire	232
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	244
Service and Appearance Care	248
Service	248
Fuel	250
Fuels in Foreign Countries	251
Filling Your Tank	252
Checking Things Under the Hood	254
Engine Oil	256
Air Cleaner	260
Automatic Transmission Fluid	261
Manual Transmission Fluid	264
Hydraulic Clutch	265
Rear Axle	266
Four- Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive	267
Engine Coolant	269
Radiator Pressure Cap	272
Thermostat	272
Power Steering Fluid	273
Windshield Washer Fluid	273
Brakes	275
Battery	279
Bulb Replacement	279
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	285
Tires	287
Appearance Care	295
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	296
Care of Safety Belts	299
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	299
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	299
Weatherstrips	299
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	300
Aluminum Wheels	301
Tires	301
Sheet Metal Damage	302
Finish Damage	302
Underbody Maintenance	302
Chemical Paint Spotting	302
Appearance Care Materials Chart	303
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	304
Service Parts Identification Label	304
Electrical System	305
Replacement Bulbs	309
Capacities and Specifications	310
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	311
Maintenance Schedule	312
Introduction	312
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	314
Maintenance Schedule	315
Short Trip/City Definition	315
Short Trip/City Intervals	315
Long Trip/Highway Definition	316
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	316
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	317
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	343
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	358
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	362
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	364
Part E: Maintenance Record	367
Customer Assistance Information	370
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	370
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	372
Roadside Assistance	373
Canadian Roadside Assistance	375
Courtesy Transportation	375
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	376
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	377
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	378
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	378
Service and Owner Publications	378

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