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Your instrument panelis designed to let you know at a glance how your car is running. You'll know how fast you'r going, how muchfuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically. The main componentsof your instrument panel are: A. Warning Lights B Tachometer C. . Fuel Gage D . .Engine Temperature Gage L. Steering Wheel Touch Controlsfor Au&o System M. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever N. Horn 0. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio/Climate Control System E. Speedometer E Warning Lights G. Climate Controls H. Audio System I. Headlampflnstrurnent Panel Intensity ControVTwilight Sentinel J. Hood Release K. Turn SimaVMultifunction Lever P. Traction ControVTrip Reset Button Q. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter R. Dual Cupholder S. Compact Disc Storage Compartment T. Gearshift Lever U. Air Outlets V. Glove Box 2-63

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Seats and Restraint Systems	12
Seats and Seat Controls	13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	19
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Driver Position	24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Supplemental Restraint System SRS	32
Center Passenger Position	38
Rear Seat Passengers	40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	43
Children	46
Child Restraints	49
Larger Children	63
Safety Belt Extender	66
Checking Your Restraint Systems	66
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	67
Features and Controls	68
Keys	69
Door Locks	71
Remote Keyless Entry System	75
Trunk	81
Theft	82
Universal Theft Deterrent	82
PASS-Key II	84
New Vehicle "Break-In"	85
Ignition Positions	86
Starting Your Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater	89
Automatic Transaxle Operation	90
Parking Break	93
Shifting Into PARK	94
Shifting Out of PARK	97
Parking Over Things that Burn	98
Engine Exhaust	98
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	99
Windows	100
Tilt Wheel	101
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	101
Exterior Lamps	107
Interior Lamps	110
Mirrors	113
Storage Compartments	118
Accessory Power Outlet	124
Cellular Telephone	124
Universal Transmitter	126
The Instrument Panel	129
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	133
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	144
Comfort Controls	145
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control	145
Air Conditioning	148
Heating	148
Ventilation System	149
Defogging and Defrosting	150
Rear Window Defogger	151
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control	152
Passenger Zone Comfort Control	152
Setting the Clock	153
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	153
Theft-Deterrent Feature	158
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	161
Understanding Radio Reception	162
Tips About Your Audio System	162
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	163
Care of Your Compact Discs	164
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	164
Power Antenna Mast Care	164
Your Driving and the Road	168
Defensive Driving	169
Drunken Driving	169
Control of a Vehicle	172
Braking	173
Steering	177
Off-Road Recovery	179
Passing	179
Loss of Control	181
Driving at Night	182
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	183
City Driving	186
Freeway Driving	187
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	188
Highway Hypnosis	188
Hill and Mountain Roads	189
Winter Driving	191
Loading Your Vehicle	195
Towing a Trailer	198
Problems on the Road	206
Hazard Warning Flashers	207
Other Warning Devices	208
Jump Starting	208
Towing Your Vehicle	213
Engine Overheating	218
If a Tire Goes Flat	226
Changing a Flat Tire	227
Compact Spare Tire	236
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	237
Service and Appearance Care	242
Service	243
Fuel	244
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	249
Checking Things Under the Hood	249
Engine Oil	252
Air Cleaner	256
Supercharger Oil	258
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	259
Engine Coolant	261
Radiator Pressure Cap	264
Windshield Washer Fluid	266
Brakes	267
Battery	270
Bulb Replacement	272
Headlight Aiming	274
Tires	280
Appearance Care	288
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	289
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	292
Underbody Maintenance	295
Chemical Paint Spotting	295
Appearance Care Materials Chart	296
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	297
Electrical System	297
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	305
Replacement Bulbs	307
Capacities and Specifications	307
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	308
Engine Specifications	308
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	308
Vehicle Dimensions	308
Maintenance Schedule	310
Introduction	311
How this Section is Organized	311
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	313
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	313
Selecting the Right Schedule	313
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	340
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	344
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	345
Part E: Maintenance Record	347
Customer Assistance Information	350
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	351
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	353
Roadside Assistance	354
Canadian Roadside Assistance	354
Courtesy Transportation	355
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	356
Warranty Information	357
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	357
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	358
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	358
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	358

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