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Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle. You must return to the dealership for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK@ system haslocked up. You must return to the dealership for service. If you want to insert a tape while the ignition is off, first press EJT or DISP. If an error appears on the display, see "Cassette Tape Messages" later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds. If pressed when the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds, it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection, depending upon the position on the tape. If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection. Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. A tape symbol is shown on the display whenever atape is inserted. If you hear nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJT to remove thetape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUDIO and SEEK controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show TAPE and an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing. SEEK and a negative number will appear on the display while the cassette player is in the previous mode. Pressing this pushbutton multiple times or holding it will increase the number of selections to be searched back, up to -9. 3-56

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Six-Way Power Driver Seat	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	12
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation	13
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	28
Right Front Passenger Position	29
Rear Seat Passengers	29
Center Rear Passenger Position	33
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	35
Safety Belt Extender	37
Child Restraints	38
Older Children	38
Infants and Young Children	41
Child Restraint Systems	44
Where to Put the Restraint	47
Top Strap	48
Top Strap Anchor Location	49
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	50
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	57
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	60
Where Are the Air Bags?	62
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	64
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	64
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	64
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	65
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	66
Restraint System Check	67
Checking Your Restraint Systems	67
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	67
Features and Controls	70
Keys	71
Remote Keyless Entry System	73
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	74
Doors and Locks	77
Door Locks	77
Power Door Locks	78
Door Ajar Reminder	78
Delayed Locking	78
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	79
Rear Door Security Locks	80
Lockout Protection	81
Leaving Your Vehicle	81
Trunk	81
Windows	84
Manual Windows	85
Power Windows	85
Sun Visors	85
Theft-Deterrent Systems	86
Passlock	86
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	87
New Vehicle Break-In	87
Ignition Positions	87
Starting Your Engine	88
Engine Coolant Heater	89
Automatic Transaxle Operation	91
Parking Brake	94
Shifting Into Park (P)	94
Shifting Out of Park (P)	96
Parking Over Things That Burn	97
Engine Exhaust	97
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	98
Mirrors	99
Manual Rearview Mirror	99
Outside Remote Control Mirrors	99
Outside Power Mirrors	100
Outside Convex Mirror	100
Storage Areas	101
Glove Box	101
Cupholder(s)	101
Center Console Storage Area	101
Garment Hooks	101
Sunroof	102
Instrument Panel	104
Instrument Panel Overview	105
Hazard Warning Flashers	107
Other Warning Devices	108
Horn	108
Tilt Wheel	108
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	109
Exterior Lamps	115
Interior Lamps	118
Accessory Power Outlets	120
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	120
Climate Controls	121
Climate Control System	121
Outlet Adjustment	125
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	126
Instrument Panel Cluster	127
Speedometer and Odometer	128
Tachometer	129
Safety Belt Reminder Light	129
Air Bag Readiness Light	130
Charging System Light	131
Brake System Warning Light	131
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	132
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	133
Low Coolant Warning Light	133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	134
Oil Pressure Light	137
Check Oil Level Light	138
Passlock Warning Light	138
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	139
Door Ajar Light	139
Service Vehicle Soon Light	139
Fuel Gage	140
Audio System(s)	141
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	141
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	141
Radio with CD (Base Level)	142
Radio with CD (Up Level)	146
Radio with Cassette and CD	154
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)	164
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)	164
Understanding Radio Reception	164
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	165
Care of Your CDs	166
Care of Your CD Player	166
Fixed Mast Antenna	166
Chime Level Adjustment	166
Driving Your Vehicle	168
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	169
Defensive Driving	169
Drunken Driving	170
Control of a Vehicle	173
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	189
Hill and Mountain Roads	189
Winter Driving	191
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	195
Towing	196
Towing Your Vehicle	196
Recreational Vehicle Towing	196
Loading Your Vehicle	199
Towing a Trailer	201
Service and Appearance Care	210
Service	212
Doing Your Own Service Work	212
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	213
Fuel	214
Gasoline Octane	214
Gasoline Specifications	214
California Fuel	215
Additives	215
Fuels in Foreign Countries	216
Filling Your Tank	216
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	218
Checking Things Under the Hood	219
Hood Release	219
Engine Compartment Overview	221
Engine Oil	222
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	226
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	227
Engine Coolant	228
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	231
Engine Overheating	232
Cooling System	234
Power Steering Fluid	241
Windshield Washer Fluid	242
Brakes	243
Battery	247
Jump Starting	248
Bulb Replacement	254
Halogen Bulbs	254
Headlamps	254
Front Turn Signal Lamps	256
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	256
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	257
Replacement Bulbs	259
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	260
Tires	261
Inflation - Tire Pressure	262
Tire Inspection and Rotation	263
When It Is Time for New Tires	264
Buying New Tires	265
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	266
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	267
Wheel Replacement	267
Tire Chains	269
If a Tire Goes Flat	269
Changing a Flat Tire	270
Compact Spare Tire	280
Appearance Care	281
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	281
Care of Safety Belts	284
Weatherstrips	284
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	284
Sheet Metal Damage	286
Finish Damage	286
Underbody Maintenance	287
Chemical Paint Spotting	287
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	287
Vehicle Identification	289
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	289
Service Parts Identification Label	289
Electrical System	290
Add-on Electrical Equipment	290
Headlamp Wiring	290
Windshield Wiper Fuses	290
Power Windows and Other Power Options	290
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	291
Capacities and Specifications	296
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	297
Maintenance Schedule	298
Maintenance Schedule	299
Introduction	299
Your Vehicle and the Environment	299
Maintenance Requirements	299
How This Section is Organized	300
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	301
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	301
Selecting the Right Schedule	302
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	303
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	309
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	313
At Each Fuel Fill	313
At Least Once a Month	313
At Least Twice a Year	314
At Least Once a Year	314
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	317
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	317
Exhaust System Inspection	317
Fuel System Inspection	318
Engine Cooling System Inspection	318
Throttle System Inspection	318
Brake System Inspection	318
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	319
Part E: Maintenance Record	320
Customer Assistance Information	322
Customer Assistance Information	323
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	323
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	324
Customer Assistance Offices	325
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	326
Roadside Assistance Program	326
Courtesy Transportation	328
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	330
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	331
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	331
Service Publications Ordering Information	331

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Radio Messages

CAL ERR (Calibration Error):

This message is

displayed when the radio has not been calibrated

properly for the vehicle.

You

must return to the

dealership for service.

LOCKED:

This message is displayed when the

THEFTLOCK@

system

has

locked up.

You

must

return

the dealership for service.

Playing a Cassette Tape

Your tape player is built

work

best with tapes that are

minutes long on

each

side.

Tapes

longer

than that are so thin they may not work well in this player

The longer side with the tape visible should face to the

right.

the ignition is on, but the radio is

off,

the tape can

be inserted and will begin playing. A tape symbol is

shown on the display whenever

atape is inserted.

you

hear nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not be in

squarely. Press EJT to remove

the

tape and

start

over.

While the tape is playing, use the VOL,

AUDIO

and

SEEK controls just as you

for

the radio. The display

will show

TAPE

and

an arrow showing

which side of

the tape is playing.

you

want

insert a

tape

while

the

ignition is

off,

first press EJT or DISP.

error

appears

on the display,

see

“Cassette

Tape

Messages” later in this section.

(Previous):

Your

tape

must

have

least

three

seconds of silence between

each

selection

for

to work. Press this pushbutton to go

the

selection on

the tape

the current selection

has

been

playing for less than three seconds.

pressed

when

the

current selection has

been playing from

seconds,

it will go to the beginning

the

selection or

the beginning of the current selection,

depending

upon

the position on the tape. If pressed when

the

current

selection has

been playing for

than

seconds,

it will go to the beginning of the

current

selection.

SEEK

and

a negative number will appear

the

display

while the cassette player is in the previous

mode.

Pressing this pushbutton multiple times or holding it

will increase the number of selections

searched

back,

up to

-9.

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