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Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ...76 . Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...7-8 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...78 . Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7.9 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7.9 Customer Assistance Information ...72 . Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7.2 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7.3 Assistance Customer Offices ...7.3 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7.4 Roadside Assistance Program ...7.5 7-1

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seats	9
Manual Lumbar	10
Power Lumbar	11
Heated Seats	11
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	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	19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Right Front Passenger Position	26
Center Front 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	36
Child Restraint Systems	40
Where to Put the Restraint	43
Top Strap	44
Top Strap Anchor Location	45
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	51
Air Bag Systems	54
Where Are the Air Bags?	57
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	58
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	59
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	59
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	60
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	62
Restraint System Check	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Features and Controls	66
Keys	68
Remote Keyless Entry System	70
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	71
Doors and Locks	75
Door Locks	75
Central Door Unlocking System	76
Power Door Locks	76
Delayed Locking	77
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	78
Rear Door Security Locks	80
Lockout Protection	80
Leaving Your Vehicle	81
Trunk	81
Windows	84
Power Windows	85
Sun Visors	85
Theft-Deterrent Systems	86
Universal Theft-Deterrent	86
Content Theft-Deterrent	87
PASS-Key III	87
PASS-Key III Operation	88
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	90
New Vehicle Break-In	90
Ignition Positions	90
Starting Your Engine	91
Engine Coolant Heater	92
Automatic Transaxle Operation	93
Parking Brake	96
Shifting Into Park (P)	97
Shifting Out of Park (P)	100
Parking Over Things That Burn	100
Engine Exhaust	101
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	101
Mirrors	103
Manual Rearview Mirror	103
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	103
Outside Power Mirrors	103
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	104
Outside Convex Mirror	104
Outside Heated Mirrors	104
OnStar System	105
HomeLink Transmitter	107
HomeLink Transmitter	107
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	108
Storage Areas	111
Glove Box	111
Front Storage Area	111
Center Console Storage Area	111
Rear Seat Pass Through	111
Convenience Net	111
Sunroof	112
Vehicle Personalization	113
Memory Seat and Mirrors	113
Instrument Panel	116
Instrument Panel Overview	119
Hazard Warning Flashers	120
Other Warning Devices	121
Horn	121
Tilt Wheel	121
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	122
Exterior Lamps	128
Interior Lamps	131
Head-Up Display (HUD)	136
Accessory Power Outlets	138
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	139
Climate Controls	140
Climate Control System	140
Automatic Climate Control System	143
Outlet Adjustment	147
Climate Controls Personalization	148
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	149
Instrument Panel Cluster	150
Speedometer and Odometer	153
Tachometer	154
Safety Belt Reminder Light	154
Air Bag Readiness Light	155
Battery Warning Light	156
Voltmeter Gage	156
Brake System Warning Light	157
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	158
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	158
Low Traction Active Light	159
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	160
Tire Pressure Light	161
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	161
Oil Pressure Gage	164
Check Oil Level Light	165
Security Light	166
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	166
Check Gages Warning Light	166
Door Ajar Light	167
Trunk Ajar Light	167
Service Vehicle Soon Light	168
Fuel Gage	168
Boost Gage	169
Systems Monitor	170
Driver Information Center (DIC)	172
DIC Controls and Displays	172
DIC Warnings and Messages	175
Driver Identifier DIC Display	176
DIC Vehicle Personalization	177
Secondary Information Center (SIC)	183
Electronic Compass	183
Audio System(s)	186
Setting the Time	186
Radio with CD	187
Radio with Cassette and CD	197
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer	209
Theft-Deterrent Feature	213
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	213
Understanding Radio Reception	214
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	215
Care of Your CDs	215
Care of Your CD Player	216
Diversity Antenna System	216
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	216
Chime Level Adjustment	216
Driving Your Vehicle	218
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	219
Defensive Driving	219
Drunken Driving	220
Control of a Vehicle	223
Braking	223
Traction Control System (TCS)	226
Steering	228
Off-Road Recovery	230
Passing	230
Loss of Control	231
Driving at Night	233
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	234
City Driving	237
Freeway Driving	238
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	239
Highway Hypnosis	240
Hill and Mountain Roads	241
Winter Driving	243
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	247
Towing	249
Towing Your Vehicle	249
Recreational Vehicle Towing	249
Loading Your Vehicle	251
Towing a Trailer	253
Service and Appearance Care	260
Service	262
Doing Your Own Service Work	262
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	263
Fuel	264
Gasoline Octane	264
Gasoline Specifications	265
California Fuel	265
Additives	265
Fuels in Foreign Countries	266
Filling Your Tank	267
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	270
Checking Things Under the Hood	271
Hood Release	272
Engine Compartment Overview	273
Engine Oil	274
Supercharger Oil	280
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	281
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	282
Engine Coolant	285
Radiator Pressure Cap	288
Engine Overheating	288
Cooling System	291
Power Steering Fluid	299
Windshield Washer Fluid	299
Brakes	301
Battery	303
Jump Starting	305
Headlamp Aiming	311
Bulb Replacement	315
Halogen Bulbs	315
Headlamps	315
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	316
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	318
Replacement Bulbs	319
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	320
Tires	321
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	321
Check Tire Pressure System	323
Tire Inspection and Rotation	324
When It Is Time for New Tires	326
Buying New Tires	326
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	327
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	328
Wheel Replacement	328
Tire Chains	330
Accessory Inflator	331
If a Tire Goes Flat	331
Changing a Flat Tire	332
Compact Spare Tire	340
Appearance Care	341
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	341
Care of Safety Belts	344
Weatherstrips	344
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	344
Sheet Metal Damage	346
Finish Damage	346
Underbody Maintenance	346
Chemical Paint Spotting	347
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	347
Vehicle Identification	349
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	349
Service Parts Identification Label	349
Electrical System	350
Add-on Electrical Equipment	350
Headlamp Wiring	350
Windshield Wiper Fuses	350
Power Windows and Other Power Options	350
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	351
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	354
Capacities and Specifications	359
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	360
Maintenance Schedule	362
Maintenance Schedule	363
Introduction	363
Your Vehicle and the Environment	363
Maintenance Requirements	363
How This Section is Organized	364
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	365
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	365
Selecting the Right Schedule	366
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	367
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	374
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	379
At Each Fuel Fill	379
At Least Once a Month	379
At Least Twice a Year	380
At Least Once a Year	380
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	383
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	383
Exhaust System Inspection	383
Fuel System Inspection	383
Engine Cooling System Inspection	384
Throttle System Inspection	384
Brake System Inspection	384
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	385
Part E: Maintenance Record	387
Customer Assistance Information	390
Customer Assistance Information	391
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	391
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	392
Customer Assistance Offices	392
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	393
Roadside Assistance Program	394
Courtesy Transportation	395
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	397
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	397
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	398
Service Publications Ordering Information	398