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2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. 1. Remove the storage compartment cover in the rear cargo area of the vehicle to access the bulbs. 5-57

Section	Page
Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	9
Reclining Seatbacks	9
Head Restraints	11
Passenger Folding Seatback	11
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation	13
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Rear Seat Passengers	28
Safety Belt Pretensioners	32
Safety Belt Extender	32
Child Restraints	33
Older Children	33
Infants and Young Children	35
Child Restraint Systems	39
Where to Put the Restraint	42
Top Strap	42
Top Strap Anchor Location	44
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	50
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	53
Where Are the Air Bags?	56
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	62
Checking Your Restraint Systems	62
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Features and Controls	65
Keys	66
Remote Keyless Entry System	68
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	69
Doors and Locks	71
Door Locks	71
Power Door Locks	72
Rear Door Security Locks	72
Leaving Your Vehicle	73
Liftgate/Liftglass	73
Windows	75
Manual Windows	75
Power Windows	76
Sun Visors	77
Theft-Deterrent Systems	77
Content Theft-Deterrent	77
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	80
New Vehicle Break-In	80
Ignition Positions	80
Starting Your Engine	82
Engine Coolant Heater	83
Automatic Transaxle Operation	84
Manual Transaxle Operation	87
Parking Brake	91
Shifting Into Park (P)	92
Shifting Out of Park (P)	94
Parking Your Vehicle	95
Parking Over Things That Burn	96
Engine Exhaust	97
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	98
Mirrors	99
Manual Rearview Mirror	99
Outside Remote Control Mirrors	100
Outside Convex Mirror	100
Storage Areas	101
Glove Box	101
Cupholder(s)	101
Coinholder(s)	101
Instrument Panel Storage Area	101
Center Console Storage Area	101
Floor Mats	101
Luggage Carrier	102
Rear Storage Area	104
Rear Cargo Accessory Track System	104
Cargo Cover	105
Sunroof	106
Instrument Panel	107
Instrument Panel Overview	108
Hazard Warning Flashers	110
Other Warning Devices	110
Horn	111
Tilt Wheel	111
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	111
Exterior Lamps	118
Interior Lamps	120
Accessory Power Outlets	123
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current	124
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	125
Climate Controls	125
Climate Control System	125
Outlet Adjustment	128
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	129
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	131
Instrument Panel Cluster	132
Speedometer and Odometer	133
Tachometer	134
Safety Belt Reminder Light	134
Air Bag Readiness Light	136
Charging System Light	137
Brake System Warning Light	137
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	138
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	139
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	140
Oil Pressure Light	144
Cruise Control Light	145
Overdrive Off Light	145
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	145
Door Ajar Light	145
Fuel Gage	146
Audio System(s)	147
Setting the Time	147
Radio with CD	148
Radio with Six-Disc CD	158
Navigation/Radio System	169
Understanding Radio Reception	169
Care of Your CDs	170
Care of Your CD Player	170
Fixed Mast Antenna	170
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (United States Only)	170
Driving Your Vehicle	171
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	172
Defensive Driving	172
Drunken Driving	172
Control of a Vehicle	175
Braking	176
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	179
Steering	179
Off-Road Recovery	182
Passing	182
Loss of Control	184
Driving at Night	185
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	186
City Driving	189
Freeway Driving	190
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	191
Highway Hypnosis	192
Hill and Mountain Roads	192
Winter Driving	194
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	198
Towing	200
Towing Your Vehicle	200
Recreational Vehicle Towing	200
Loading Your Vehicle	202
Towing a Trailer	204
Service and Appearance Care	211
Service	213
Doing Your Own Service Work	213
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	214
Fuel	214
Gasoline Octane	214
Gasoline Specifications	215
California Fuel	215
Additives	216
Fuels in Foreign Countries	216
Filling Your Tank	217
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	219
Checking Things Under the Hood	220
Hood Release	220
Engine Compartment Overview	222
Engine Oil	226
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	231
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	233
Manual Transaxle Fluid	235
Hydraulic Clutch	236
Engine Coolant	237
Radiator Pressure Cap	239
Engine Overheating	240
Cooling System	242
Power Steering Fluid	248
Windshield Washer Fluid	249
Brakes	250
Battery	254
Jump Starting	255
All-Wheel Drive	261
Bulb Replacement	262
Halogen Bulbs	262
Headlamps	262
Front Turn Signal Lamps	264
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	265
Rear Combination Lamps	266
Back-Up Lamps	268
Replacement Bulbs	269
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	270
Tires	271
Inflation — Tire Pressure	277
Tire Inspection and Rotation	278
When It Is Time for New Tires	280
Buying New Tires	281
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	282
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	283
Wheel Replacement	284
Tire Chains	285
If a Tire Goes Flat	286
Changing a Flat Tire	287
Compact Spare Tire	298
Appearance Care	299
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	299
Care of Safety Belts	302
Weatherstrips	302
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	302
Sheet Metal Damage	304
Finish Damage	304
Underbody Maintenance	305
Chemical Paint Spotting	305
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	305
Vehicle Identification	307
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	307
Service Parts Identification Label	307
Electrical System	307
Add-On Electrical Equipment	307
Headlamp Wiring	308
Windshield Wiper Fuses	308
Power Windows and Other Power Options	308
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	308
Capacities and Specifications	311
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	313
Maintenance Schedule	315
Maintenance Schedule	316
Introduction	316
Maintenance Requirements	316
Your Vehicle and the Environment	316
How This Section is Organized	317
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	318
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	318
Selecting the Right Schedule	319
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	321
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	328
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	333
At Each Fuel Fill	333
At Least Once a Month	333
At Least Twice a Year	334
At Least Once a Year	335
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	338
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	338
Exhaust System Inspection	338
Fuel System Inspection	338
Engine Cooling System Inspection	339
Throttle System Inspection	339
Brake System Inspection	339
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	340
Part E: Maintenance Record	342
Customer Assistance Information	345
Customer Assistance Information	346
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	346
Online Owner Center	348
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	348
Customer Assistance Offices	348
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	350
Roadside Assistance Program	350
Courtesy Transportation	352
Reporting Safety Defects	354
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	354
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	354
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	355
Service Publications Ordering Information	355