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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-38 Brakes ...5-40 Battery ...5-43 Jump Starting ...5-45 Headlamp Aiming ...5.50 Headlamp Horizontal Aiming ...-5-52 Headlamp Vertical Aiming ...-5-52 Bulb Replacement ...5.55 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...5-55 Halogen Bulbs ...5-55 Headlamps ...5-55 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...5-59 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-59 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps ...5-60 Replacement Bulbs ...- 5 - 6 1 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5.62 Tires ...5.63 inflation . Tire Pressure ...-5-64 . Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5.65 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5.66 When It I Time for New Tires ...5-68 s Buying New Tires ...5.68 Service ...5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 -5-5 Fuel ...Gasoline Octane ...- 5 - 5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-11 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5.13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5.14 Engine Oil ...- 5 - 1 5 Engine Air CleanedFilter ...5-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-23 Engin:: Cm.12:nt ...3 - L f2 P o W Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-29 Engine Overheating ...5-29 Cooling System ...5-32 Power Steering Fluid ...5-38 5- 1

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	9
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
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	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Right Front Passenger Position	26
Rear Seat Passengers	26
Safety Belt Pretensioners	30
Safety Belt Extender	30
Child Restraints	31
Older Children	31
Infants and Young Children	33
Child Restraint Systems	37
Where to Put the Restraint	40
Top Strap	40
Top Strap Anchor Location	41
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	45
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	45
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	47
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR)	50
Where Are the Air Bags?	52
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	54
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	55
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	55
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	56
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	58
Restraint System Check	59
Checking Your Restraint Systems	59
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	59
Features and Controls	62
Keys	64
Remote Keyless Entry System	65
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	66
Doors and Locks	69
Door Locks	69
Central Door Unlocking System	70
Power Door Locks	70
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	70
Rear Door Security Locks	71
Lockout Protection	71
Leaving Your Vehicle	71
Trunk	72
Windows	75
Power Windows	76
Sun Visors	78
Theft-Deterrent Systems	79
PASS-Key III	81
PASS-Key III Operation	81
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	83
New Vehicle Break-In	83
Ignition Positions	83
Starting Your Engine	84
Engine Coolant Heater	85
Automatic Transaxle Operation	87
Parking Brake	90
Shifting Into Park (P)	92
Shifting Out of Park (P)	93
Parking Over Things That Burn	94
Engine Exhaust	94
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	95
Mirrors	96
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar	96
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass	96
Outside Power Mirrors	98
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	99
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	99
Outside Convex Mirror	100
Outside Heated Mirrors	100
OnStar	101
OnStar System	101
HomeLink Transmitter	103
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	103
Storage Areas	107
Glove Box	107
Cellular Telephone	107
Center Console Storage Area	107
Map Pocket	107
Assist Handles	107
Garment Hooks	108
Umbrella Holder	108
Floor Mats	108
Convenience Net	108
Sunroof	109
Vehicle Personalization	110
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel	110
Instrument Panel	112
Instrument Panel Overview	115
Hazard Warning Flashers	117
Other Warning Devices	117
Horn	117
Tilt Wheel	118
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	119
Exterior Lamps	126
Interior Lamps	130
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	133
Accessory Power Outlets	134
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	135
Climate Controls	136
Dual Climate Control System	136
Outlet Adjustment	140
Rear Climate Control System	141
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	143
Steering Wheel Climate Controls	143
Climate Controls Personalization	144
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	145
Instrument Panel Cluster	146
Speedometer and Odometer	147
Tachometer	149
Safety Belt Reminder Light	149
Air Bag Readiness Light	150
Charging System Light	151
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake Indicator Light	151
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	152
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	153
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	153
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	154
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	154
Oil Pressure Light	157
Security Light	158
Fog Lamp Light	158
Lights On Reminder	158
Cruise Control Light	159
Fuel Gage	159
Driver Information Center (DIC)	160
DIC Controls and Displays	160
DIC Warnings and Messages	163
Climate Controls and Radio System Personalization	170
DIC Vehicle Personalization	171
Trip Computer	182
Oil Life Indicator	182
Audio System(s)	183
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	183
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	183
Radio with Cassette and CD (Base Level)	184
Radio with Cassette and CD (Up Level)	191
Navigation/Radio System	202
Console-Mounted CD Changer	202
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature	205
Theft-Deterrent Feature	206
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	206
Understanding Radio Reception	207
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	207
Care of Your CDs	209
Care of Your CD Player	209
Diversity Antenna System	209
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	209
Driving Your Vehicle	210
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	211
Defensive Driving	211
Drunken Driving	211
Control of a Vehicle	214
Braking	215
Traction Control System (TCS)	217
Magnetic Ride Control	219
Steering	219
Off-Road Recovery	221
Passing	222
Loss of Control	223
Driving at Night	224
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	226
City Driving	229
Freeway Driving	230
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	231
Highway Hypnosis	231
Hill and Mountain Roads	232
Winter Driving	233
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	238
Towing	239
Towing Your Vehicle	239
Recreational Vehicle Towing	239
Loading Your Vehicle	240
Towing a Trailer	242
Service and Appearance Care	250
Service	252
Doing Your Own Service Work	253
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	257
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	260
Checking Things Under the Hood	261
Hood Release	262
Engine Compartment Overview	263
Engine Oil	264
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	270
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	272
Engine Coolant	275
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	278
Engine Overheating	278
Cooling System	281
Power Steering Fluid	287
Windshield Washer Fluid	287
Brakes	289
Battery	292
Jump Starting	294
Headlamp Aiming	299
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	301
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	301
Bulb Replacement	304
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	304
Halogen Bulbs	304
Headlamps	304
Front Turn Signal Lamps	308
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	308
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps	309
Replacement Bulbs	310
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	311
Tires	312
Inflation - Tire Pressure	313
Tire Pressure Monitor System	314
Tire Inspection and Rotation	315
When It Is Time for New Tires	317
Buying New Tires	317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	318
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	319
Wheel Replacement	320
Tire Chains	321
If a Tire Goes Flat	321
Changing a Flat Tire	322
Compact Spare Tire	332
Appearance Care	333
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	333
Care of Safety Belts	335
Weatherstrips	335
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	335
Sheet Metal Damage	337
Finish Damage	338
Underbody Maintenance	338
Chemical Paint Spotting	338
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	338
Vehicle Identification	340
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	340
Service Parts Identification Label	340
Electrical System	341
Add-on Electrical Equipment	341
Headlamp Wiring	341
Windshield Wiper Fuses	341
Power Windows and Other Power Options	341
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	342
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	344
Capacities and Specifications	349
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	350
Maintenance Schedule	352
Maintenance Schedule	353
Introduction	353
Your Vehicle and the Environment	353
Maintenance Requirements	353
How This Section is Organized	354
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	355
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	355
Scheduled Maintenance	355
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	360
At Each Fuel Fill	360
At Least Once a Month	360
At Least Twice a Year	361
At Least Once a Year	361
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	364
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	364
Exhaust System Inspection	364
Fuel System Inspection	364
Engine Cooling System Inspection	365
Throttle System Inspection	365
Brake System Inspection	365
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	366
Part E: Maintenance Record	367
Customer Assistance lnformation	370
Customer Assistance Information	371
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	371
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	372
Customer Assistance Offices	372
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	374
Roadside Service	374
Courtesy Transportation	376
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	378
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	378
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	378
Service Publications Ordering Information	378

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