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2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release lever under the front edge of the grille. 3. Lift up on this lever as you lift up the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-1 1

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	9
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	12
Safety Belts	13
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Driver Position	19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Right Front Passenger Position	26
Center Passenger Position	26
Rear Seat Passengers	28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	31
Safety Belt Extender	33
Child Restraints	34
Older Children	34
Infants and Young Children	37
Child Restraint Systems	40
Where to Put the Restraint	43
Top Strap	45
Top Strap Anchor Location	46
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	54
Air Bag Systems	57
Where Are the Air Bags?	60
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	62
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	63
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	63
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	64
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	66
Restraint System Check	67
Checking Your Restraint Systems	67
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	68
Features and Controls	70
Keys	72
Remote Keyless Entry System	74
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	75
Doors and Locks	79
Door Locks	79
Central Door Unlocking System	80
Power Door Locks	80
Door Ajar Reminder	80
Delayed Locking	80
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	81
Lockout Protection	84
Leaving Your Vehicle	84
Trunk	84
Windows	87
Power Windows	88
Sun Visors	89
Theft-Deterrent Systems	90
PASS-Key II	92
PASS-Key III Operation	92
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	94
New Vehicle Break-In	94
Ignition Positions	94
Starting Your Engine	96
Engine Coolant Heater	97
Automatic Transaxle Operation	98
Parking Brake	101
Shifting Into Park (P)	102
Shifting Out of Park (P)	104
Parking Over Things That Burn	105
Engine Exhaust	105
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	106
Mirrors	107
Manual Rearview Mirror	107
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	107
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	107
Outside Power Mirrors	110
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	110
Outside Convex Mirror	111
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror	111
OnStar System	112
HomeLink Transmitter	114
Programming the HomeLink Transmittter	115
Storage Areas	119
Glove Box	119
Garage Door Opener Compartment	119
Center Console Storage Area	120
Assist Handles	121
Rear Storage Area	121
Rear Seat Armrest	121
Rear Seat Pass Through	121
Convenience Net	121
Sunroof	122
Vehicle Personalization	123
Memory Seat and Mirrors	123
Instrument Panel	126
Instrument Panel Overview	127
Hazard Warning Flashers	129
Other Warning Devices	129
Horn	130
Tilt Wheel	130
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	130
Exterior Lamps	137
Interior Lamps	140
Head-Up Display (HUD)	144
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	147
Accessory Power Outlets	148
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	149
Climate Controls	150
Dual Climate Control System	150
Outlet Adjustment	155
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	156
Steering Wheel Climate Controls	156
Climate Controls Personalization	157
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	158
Instrument Panel Cluster	159
Speedometer and Odometer	161
Tachometer	161
Safety Belt Reminder Light	162
Air Bag Readiness Light	162
Battery Warning Light	163
Brake System Warning Light	164
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	165
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	165
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	166
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	167
Oil Pressure Light	170
Security Light	171
Cruise Control Light	171
Fuel Gage	172
Driver Information Center (DIC)	173
DIC Controls and Displays	173
DIC Warnings and Messages	176
DIC Vehicle Personalization	177
Audio System(s)	184
Setting the Time	184
Radio with Cassette	185
Radio with Cassette and CD	189
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer	195
Personal Choice Radio Controls	199
Theft-Deterrent Feature	200
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	202
Understanding Radio Reception	202
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	203
Care of Your CDs	204
Care of Your CD Player	204
Fixed Mast Antenna	204
Driving Your Vehicle	206
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	207
Defensive Driving	207
Drunken Driving	208
Control of a Vehicle	211
Braking	211
Traction Control System (TCS)	214
Steering	216
Off-Road Recovery	218
Passing	218
Loss of Control	220
Driving at Night	221
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	223
City Driving	226
Freeway Driving	227
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	228
Highway Hypnosis	229
Hill and Mountain Roads	229
Winter Driving	231
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	235
Towing	237
Towing Your Vehicle	237
Recreational Vehicle Towing	237
Loading Your Vehicle	238
Towing a Trailer	241
Service and Appearance Care	250
Service	252
Doing Your Own Service Work	252
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	253
Fuel	254
Gasoline Octane	254
Gasoline Specifications	254
California Fuel	255
Additives	255
Fuels in Foreign Countries	256
Filling Your Tank	256
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	258
Checking Things Under the Hood	259
Hood Release	259
Engine Compartment Overview	261
Engine Oil	263
Supercharger Oil	268
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	269
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	272
Engine Coolant	275
Radiator Pressure Cap	278
Engine Overheating	279
Cooling System	281
Power Steering Fluid	289
Windshield Washer Fluid	290
Brakes	291
Battery	294
Jump Starting	295
Headlamp Aiming	301
Bulb Replacement	303
Halogen Bulbs	303
Headlamps	303
Front Turn Signal Lamps	306
Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps	306
Rear Quarter Panel Turn Signal and Stoplamps	310
Replacement Bulbs	312
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	313
Tires	314
Inflation - Tire Pressure	315
Check Tire Pressure System	316
Tire Inspection and Rotation	317
When It Is Time for New Tires	318
Buying New Tires	319
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	320
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	321
Wheel Replacement	321
Tire Chains	323
If a Tire Goes Flat	323
Changing a Flat Tire	324
Compact Spare Tire	333
Appearance Care	334
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	334
Care of Safety Belts	337
Weatherstrips	337
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	338
Sheet Metal Damage	340
Finish Damage	340
Underbody Maintenance	340
Chemical Paint Spotting	341
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	341
Vehicle Identification	343
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	343
Service Parts Identification Label	343
Electrical System	344
Add-on Electrical Equipment	344
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	344
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	349
Capacities and Specifications	353
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	354
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	354
Maintenance Schedule	356
Maintenance Schedule	357
Introduction	357
Your Vehicle and the Environment	357
Maintenance Requirements	357
How This Section is Organized	358
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	359
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	359
Selecting the Right Schedule	360
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	362
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	370
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	375
At Each Fuel Fill	375
At Least Once a Month	375
At Least Twice a Year	376
At Least Once a Year	376
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	379
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	379
Exhaust System Inspection	379
Fuel System Inspection	380
Engine Cooling System Inspection	380
Throttle System Inspection	380
Brake System Inspection	380
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	381
Part E: Maintenance Record	383
Customer Assistance Information	386
Customer Assistance Information	387
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	387
Online Owner Center	388
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	388
Customer Assistance Offices	389
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	390
Roadside Assistance Program	390
Courtesy Transportation	392
Reporting Safety Defects	394
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	394
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	394
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	394
Service Publications Ordering Information	395

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