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How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering. wheel. 1-26

Section	Page
Table of Contents	11
Seats and Restraint Systems	17
Seats and Seat Controls	18
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	26
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	30
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	31
Driver Position	31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	38
Right Front Passenger Position	39
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System	39
Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models)	46
Rear Seat Passengers	48
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (4-Door Models)	51
Center Rear Passenger Position (4-Door Models)	54
Children	55
Child Restraints	58
Larger Children	69
Safety Belt Extender	72
Checking Your Restraint Systems	72
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	73
Features and Controls	75
Keys	76
Door Locks	78
Keyless Entry System	80
Endgate Liftgate	83
Theft	86
Passlock	86
New Vehicle “Break-In”	87
Ignition Positions	88
Starting Your Engine	90
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	91
Automatic Transmission Operation	92
Manual Transmission Operation	95
Parking Brake	96
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	97
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	100
Parking Over Things That Burn	101
Engine Exhaust	101
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission)	102
Locking Rear Axle	103
Four-Wheel Drive	103
Windows	105
Horn	107
Tilt Wheel	108
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	114
Exterior Lamps	114
Interior Lamps	117
Mirrors	118
Storage Compartments	120
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	131
Sun Visors	131
Accessory Power Outlets	132
Sunroof	133
Universal Transmitter (If Equipped)	134
Instrument Panel	138
Instrument Panel Cluster	139
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	142
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	153
Standard Climate Control System	154
Electronic Climate Control	155
Air Conditioning	159
Heating	159
Ventilation System	159
Defogging and Defrosting	160
Audio Systems	162
Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control	162
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control	162
AM-FM Stereo	162
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	164
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control	167
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	172
Remote Cassette Tape Player	176
Theft-Deterrent Feature	178
Understanding Radio Reception	180
Tips About Your Audio System	180
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	181
Care of Your Compact Discs	182
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	182
Fixed Mast Antenna	182
Your Driving and the Road	183
Defensive Driving	184
Drunken Driving	185
Control of a Vehicle	187
Braking	188
Steering	191
Off-Road Recovery	193
Passing	193
Loss of Control	195
Driving Guidelines	196
Off-Road Driving with Your GM Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	196
Driving at Night	209
Driving in Rain	209
City Driving	213
Freeway Driving	214
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	215
Highway Hypnosis	216
Hill and Mountain Roads	216
Winter Driving	218
Recreational Vehicle Towing	221
Loading Your Vehicle	222
Towing a Trailer	224
Problems on the Road	233
Hazard Warning Flashers	234
Other Warning Devices	235
Jump Starting	235
Towing Your Vehicle	239
Engine Overheating	244
Engine Fan Noise	252
If a Tire Goes Flat	253
Changing a Flat Tire	253
Compact Spare Tire	266
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	267
Service and Appearance Care	271
Service	272
Fuel	273
Fuels in Foreign Countries	275
Filling Your Tank	275
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	277
Checking Things Under the Hood	278
Engine Oil	280
Air Cleaner	284
Automatic Transmission Fluid	285
Manual Transmission Fluid	289
Hydraulic Clutch	290
Rear Axle	291
Four-Wheel Drive	292
Engine Coolant	293
Radiator Pressure Cap	296
Thermostat	297
Power Steering Fluid	297
Windshield Washer Fluid	298
Brakes	299
Battery	302
Bulb Replacement	303
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	308
Tires	310
Appearance Care	319
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	320
Care of Safety Belts	322
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	324
Appearance Care Materials Chart	327
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	328
Service Parts Identification Label	328
Electrical System	328
Replacement Bulbs	334
Capacities and Specifications	334
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	335
Maintenance Schedule	337
Introduction	338
How This Section is Organized	339
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	340
Short Trip/City Definition	341
Short Trip/City Intervals	341
Long Trip/Highway Definition	341
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	342
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	343
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	363
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	375
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	379
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	381
Part E: Maintenance Record	384
Customer Assistance Information	387
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	388
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	390
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	391
Canadian Roadside Assistance	393
Courtesy Transportation	394
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	395
Warranty Information	396
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	396
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	397
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	397
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	397