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Loading Your Vehicle The Certificationflire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles,called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for e:'"er the front or rear axle. The CertificationDire label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Notice: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail becauseof overloading. 4-34

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Six-Way Power Seats	10
Eight-Way Power Seats	10
Heated Seats	11
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Rear Seats	14
Rear Seat Operation	14
Flip and Fold Feature	14
Split Bench Seats	15
Captain Chairs	20
Stowable Seat	25
Safety Belts	29
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	29
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	33
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	34
Driver Position	35
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	43
Right Front Passenger Position	44
Center Passenger Position	44
Rear Seat Passengers	46
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	49
Safety Belt Pretensioners	51
Safety Belt Extender	51
Child Restraints	52
Older Children	52
Infants and Young Children	55
Child Restraint Systems	58
Where to Put the Restraint	61
Top Strap	62
Top Strap Anchor Location	63
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	65
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position	71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	73
Air Bag Systems	76
Where Are the Air Bags?	78
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	80
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	81
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	81
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	81
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	83
Restraint System Check	84
Checking Your Restraint Systems	84
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	84
Features and Controls	86
Keys	88
Remote Keyless Entry System	90
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	91
Doors and Locks	94
Door Locks	94
Power Door Locks	95
Last Door Closed Locking	96
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	97
Lockout Protection	98
Leaving Your Vehicle	98
Dual Sliding Doors	98
Power Sliding Door (PSD)	101
Liftgate	107
Windows	109
Power Windows	110
Power Rear Quarter Windows	111
Sun Visors	111
Theft-Deterrent Systems	112
Content Theft-Deterrent	112
PASS-Key III	114
PASS-Key III Operation	115
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	117
New Vehicle Break-In	117
Ignition Positions	117
Starting Your Engine	119
Engine Coolant Heater	120
Automatic Transaxle Operation	121
Parking Brake	124
Shifting Into Park (P)	125
Shifting Out of Park (P)	127
Parking Over Things That Burn	128
Engine Exhaust	128
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	129
Mirrors	130
Manual Rearview Mirror	130
Outside Power Mirrors	130
Outside Convex Mirror	131
Outside Heated Mirrors	131
OnStar System	132
HomeLink Transmitter	134
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	135
Storage Areas	139
Glove Box	139
Cupholder(s)	139
Compact Overhead Console	139
Overhead Console	140
Front Seat Storage Net	140
Luggage Carrier	141
Rear Storage Area	143
Convenience Net	144
Convenience Center	145
Vehicle Personalization	147
Entering Programming Mode	148
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting	148
Automatic Door Locks	149
Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent	150
Remote Driver Unlock Control	151
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation	152
Content Theft-Deterrent System	154
Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System	155
Exiting Programming Mode	156
Memory Seat	157
Instrument Panel	158
Instrument Panel Overview	161
Hazard Warning Flashers	163
Other Warning Devices	163
Horn	164
Tilt Wheel	164
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	164
Exterior Lamps	171
Interior Lamps	174
Switchbanks	178
Instrument Panel Switchbank	178
Overhead Console Switchbank	178
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	179
Accessory Power Outlets	181
Climate Controls	182
Climate Control System	182
Dual Climate Control System	185
Outlet Adjustment	188
Rear Climate Control System (Without Entertainment System)	189
Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System)	191
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	194
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	196
Instrument Panel Cluster	197
Speedometer and Odometer	198
Safety Belt Reminder Light	199
Air Bag Readiness Light	200
Brake System Warning Light	201
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	202
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	203
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	204
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	204
Fuel Gage	208
Message Center	209
Service Traction System Warning Message	209
Traction Active Message	210
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message	210
Charging System Indicator Message	211
Low Oil Pressure Message	211
Low Engine Oil Level Message	212
Change Engine Oil Message	213
Power Sliding Door Warning Message	213
Door Ajar Warning Message	214
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message	215
PASS-Key III Security Message	215
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message	216
Low Fuel Warning Message	216
Driver Information Center (DIC)	217
Audio System(s)	220
Setting the Time	220
Radio with CD	221
Radio with Cassette and CD	228
Radio with Six-Disc CD	237
Entertainment System	248
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System)	255
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment System)	257
Theft-Deterrent Feature	258
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	259
DVD Distortion	260
Understanding Radio Reception	260
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	260
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	261
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	261
Cleaning Your DVD Player	262
Cleaning the Video Screen	262
Fixed Mast Antenna	262
Driving Your Vehicle	264
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	265
Defensive Driving	265
Drunken Driving	266
Control of a Vehicle	269
Braking	269
Traction Control System (TCS)	273
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	274
Steering	275
Off-Road Recovery	277
Passing	277
Loss of Control	279
Driving at Night	280
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	281
City Driving	284
Freeway Driving	285
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	286
Highway Hypnosis	287
Hill and Mountain Roads	287
Winter Driving	289
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	293
Towing	295
Towing Your Vehicle	295
Recreational Vehicle Towing	295
Loading Your Vehicle	297
Towing a Trailer	299
Service and Appearance Care	308
Service	310
Doing Your Own Service Work	310
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	311
Fuel	312
Gasoline Octane	312
Gasoline Specifications	312
California Fuel	313
Additives	313
Fuels in Foreign Countries	314
Filling Your Tank	314
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	316
Checking Things Under the Hood	317
Hood Release	317
Engine Compartment Overview	319
Engine Oil	321
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	326
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	327
Engine Coolant	330
Radiator Pressure Cap	333
Engine Overheating	333
Cooling System	336
Power Steering Fluid	344
Windshield Washer Fluid	345
Brakes	346
Battery	350
Jump Starting	351
All-Wheel Drive	357
Bulb Replacement	359
Halogen Bulbs	359
Headlamps	359
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps	361
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	363
Replacement Bulbs	364
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	365
Tires	367
Inflation - Tire Pressure	368
Tire Inspection and Rotation	369
When It Is Time for New Tires	370
Buying New Tires	371
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	372
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	373
Wheel Replacement	373
Tire Chains	374
Accessory Inflator	375
If a Tire Goes Flat	376
Changing a Flat Tire	377
Compact Spare Tire	393
Appearance Care	394
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	394
Care of Safety Belts	397
Weatherstrips	397
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	397
Sheet Metal Damage	399
Finish Damage	399
Underbody Maintenance	400
Chemical Paint Spotting	400
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	400
Vehicle Identification	402
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	402
Service Parts Identification Label	402
Electrical System	403
Add-on Electrical Equipment	403
Headlamp Wiring	403
Windshield Wiper Fuses	403
Power Windows and Other Power Options	403
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	403
Capacities and Specifications	410
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	412
Maintenance Schedule	414
Maintenance Schedule	415
Introduction	415
Your Vehicle and the Environment	415
Maintenance Requirements	415
How This Section is Organized	416
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	417
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	417
Scheduled Maintenance	418
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	423
At Each Fuel Fill	423
At Least Once a Month	423
At Least Twice a Year	423
At Least Once a Year	424
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	427
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	427
Exhaust System Inspection	427
Fuel System Inspection	427
Engine Cooling System Inspection	427
Throttle System Inspection	428
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection	428
Brake System Inspection	428
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	429
Part E: Maintenance Record	431
Customer Assistance Information	434
Customer Assistance Information	435
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	435
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	436
Customer Assistance Offices	437
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	438
Roadside Assistance Program	438
Courtesy Transportation	440
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	442
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	442
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	442
Service Publications Ordering Information	443

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Your

Vehicle

The CertificationDire label is found on the rear edge of

the driver's door.

The label shows the size of your original tires and the

inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight

capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR).

The

GVWR includes the

weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.

The Certificationflire label

also tells you

the

maximum

weights for the front and

rear

axles,called the

Gross

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

find out

the actual loads

your front and rear

axles,

you

need

to go to

weigh station and weigh

your

vehicle.

Your

dealer

can

help you with this. Be sure to spread

out

your

load

equally on both sides of the centerline.

Never

exceed the GVWR

for

your

vehicle

the

GAWR

for e:'"er the front or

rear

axle.

not

load

your

vehicle

any

heavier

than

the

GVWR,

either

the

maximum

front

rear

GAWR.

you do, parts

your

vehicle can

break,

and

can

change

the way your

vehicle

handles.

These

could

cause

you

lose

control

and

crash.

Also,

overloading can

shorten

the

life of your

vehicle.

Notice:

Your

warranty

does

not

cover

parts

components

that

fail

because

overloading.

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